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macOS gaming

Buzz: June 2024

Based on recent news it looks like there will be at least one big release each month for the rest of the year, starting now. Exciting times. This month there is also a good variety of smaller releases. All on macOS.

Ad Fundum

“Take control of a giant mech and dive into an exciting underground adventure in a dieselpunk world! Dig deep, collect valuable minerals, upgrade wisely, explore diverse locations, uncover ancient secrets, and try not to explode! Will you save the world or vanish in the depths below?”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.


Capes

“Superheroes clash in this turn based strategy game. Recruit, train, and deploy your team in order to take back the city from the villains that hold it hostage.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.


Empires of the Undergrowth

“Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.”

macOS • Windows • Linux
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and Itch.


Everafter Falls

“Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore the peace in an all-new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a helpful pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to delve into!”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.


TFC: The Fertile Crescent

“The Fertile Crescent is a captivating reimagining of classic base-building RTS, inspired by the epic struggles of growth, advancement, and conquest in the cradle of civilization.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, and Steam.


Heroes Wanted

“”Heroes Wanted” immerses you in a world of endless deck-building possibilities. Over a hundred of heroes and items, combined with elements, unleash powerful synergies. SIMPLE, FUN, and ADDICTIVE! Heroes await your call to deliver the ultimate blow to the Demon Lord.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.


Midnight Margo

“A roleplaying adventure with a touch of absurdity.”

macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.


Nine Sols

“Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.”

macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.


Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous – A Dance of Masks – DLC

“A Dance of Masks is the sixth and final premium DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous in Season Pass 2, one last love letter to the Knight Commander and their loyal companions. Gather all your companions and travel back to where it all started – the city of Kenabres, destroyed and now risen from the ashes. Visit a festival, celebrate your victories, socialize with friends and loved ones, watch the fireworks… And thwart the plans of villains trying to spoil the fun!”

macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.


Quest Master

“Quest Master is a dungeon maker inspired by the classics that first made us love dungeon crawling. Unleash your imagination, alone or in local co-op, to make dungeons full of puzzles, traps and monsters. Upload them for others to explore and challenge yourself with other players’ creations.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam, and Epic. (EARLY ACCESS)


Sandwalkers

“Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based exploration game. Build your team, traverse varied hostile environments, face countless dangers, and gain knowledge that will help you find and resurrect the Mother Tree Umama.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, and Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)


Savant – Ascent REMIX

Now available for macOS on Steam and Epic.

“A shoot-em-up with a twist! Jump between two platforms to survive this elevator ride through a robot-infested tower. Unlock powerful spells and acrobatics to blast your way through the mechanical horde!”

macOS • Windows
Available from GOG, Steam, and Epic.


SKALD: Against the Black Priory

“SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat.”

macOS • Windows
Available from GOG, and Steam.


Talk to Me Human

“Set in an AI-generated landscape dotted with bumbling robots and incompetent AI, Talk to Me Human presents a quirky and lighthearted vision of a near-future society. The player, tasked with raising their social standing, must navigate corporate blunders and repair soured friendships to collect “social currency,” the game’s point system. Across more than 25 currently playable levels, the player builds their relationship with a cast of characters, each with a compellingly lifelike voice. Acts I and II can be experienced now, with the second half of the adventure to be released upon the game’s full launch.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • Android • iOS
Available from Least Significant Bit. (EARLY ACCESS)


Tavern Talk

“A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.”

macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, Cipsoft, and console stores.


Thriving City: Song

“In 960 A.D., the Zhao Song Dynasty was established. As the mayor, you’ll need to help the townspeople settle down, cultivate the land and expand. However, when the emperor issues a national mandate, conflicts between factions threaten city development—what strategy will you adopt?”

macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.


Valheim

Now available for macOS on the App Store and Steam.

“A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Xbox
Available from Steam, App Store, and console stores. (EARLY ACCESS)


Wraithbinder

“An action roguelike RPG with secrets, loot, necromancy and metroidvania-inspired ability progression from the creator of Songbringer. Each run you build a different sequence of weapons, abilities and relics. Play offline solo. Online co-op coming soon.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)



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