Botany Manor Chapter One Clues
Botany Manor, the plant-based puzzle game from Balloon Studios, has you exploring the austere home of botanist Arabelle Greene as she compiles notes for her next book. In the first chapter, A Fresh Start, all you have to grow is the Windmill Wort, which…
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House Flipper 2 Trophy List
Dust off your Flipper and grab your spray bottles because Empyrean and Frozen District are bringing House Flipper 2 to consoles. Buy, clean, and renovate run-down houses or build new ones. Make a name for yourself in the charming coastal town of…
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Botany Manor is Available Now on Xbox, Switch, and PC
From cozy publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Balloon Studios comes the botanical puzzle game Botany Manor. Play as Arabella Greene and explore her stately home to uncover long-forgotten seeds and solve puzzles to grow them. Key Features of Botany…
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Pepper Grinder Review | Salt of the Earth
There have been countless games in the 2D platformer genre, but the very best share a specific commonality, that the act of movement is fun. Recently I played through Pepper Grinder, by developer Ahr Ech and published by Devolver Digital. Pepper Grinder…
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Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge Will Hop onto Nintendo Switch Later This Year
The cozy frog sanctuary sim, Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge, from developer Humble Reeds, is coming to Nintendo Switch. Featuring a pleasant watercolor art style, the game sees players joining their childhood friend Axel in rebuilding the wetlands of their…
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Slay the Princess Review | Damsel and Distress
Slay the Princess is a surreal horror visual novel from Black Tabby Games, the developers of Scarlet Hollow. You play as a nameless hero who is tasked with going into a cabin in the woods where a princess is trapped in the basement. And as the title…
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Noir Top-Down Shooter OTXO is Out Now on PlayStation and Switch
OTXO, pronounced “oh-cho”, is a top-down roguelike shooter from developer Lateralis Heavy Industries and publisher Super Rare Originals. The game was originally released last April on PC and, since then, it has garnered an overall 94%…
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The Magical Mixture Mill is Now Out of Early Access
After simmering in Early Access on Steam for a while, The Magical Mixture Mill from developer Glowlight is out of Early Access today. The Magical Mixture Mill is a lighthearted management sim where you start off with a cozy potion shop and grow it into a…
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Cinnabunny Developer Interview
In this episode of the Respawn Station podcast, Sri Kandula and Nick Sivak talk to Patrick Gauthier of Reky Studios about solo game development, his upcoming game Cinnabunny, and kiteboarding. Check out the Cinnabunny Kickstarter here:…
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Rhythm Shooter ROBOBEAT Blasts Onto PC in May
From independent Swedish developer Inzanity and publisher Kwalee, comes an action-packed rhythm shooter, ROBOBEAT. Jump and shoot to the beat of an ever-shuffling playlist or upload your own tracks to blast to as you track down a robot-gone-rogue. Key…
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Co-Op Action Roguelike SWORN Announced for Consoles and PC
Developer Windwalk Games and Team17 Digital have announced a new co-op action rogue-like called SWORN. Set during the time of Arthurian legends, players must take up arms with friends to reach Camelot and slay a corrupted King Arthur. Key Features of…
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Debut Game from Odd Meter Sets May Release Date
With The Thaumaturge releasing earlier this month to positive reception, The Alters and Frostpunk 2 both eyeing a 2024 release date, and now with INDIKA locking in a May release date, 11 bit studios have been busy as both a developer and publisher. For…
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Still Wakes the Deep Emerges on Consoles and PC This Summer
Announced last year during the Xbox Games Showcase, Still Wakes the Deep, from The Chinese Room and Secret Mode, is coming to consoles and PC this summer. The first-person narrative horror game is set on the Beira D where players fight for their lives…
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Outcast: A New Beginning is Out Now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Two decades after the release of Outcast, the action-adventure franchise returns with Outcast: A New Beginning. Developed by the original team behind the first installment, A New Beginning continues Cutter Slade’s journey as he battles against…
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Social Deduction Horror Game Deceit 2 Goes Free-to-Play
The sequel to the popular social deduction game Deceit is getting a relaunch. From developer World Makers, Deceit 2 was released back in September 2023 to mixed reviews. The team has since been rolling out updates based on player feedback. This relaunch…
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Enter the Puppet House in Upcoming Survival Horror Game
It may not be October but that doesn’t mean you can’t be scared. Take on the role of photographer Rick Evans as he enters the Puppet House to uncover the dark secrets of the late ventriloquist Peter Hill. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles,…
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Narrative Driving Game Heading Out is Coming Soon to PC
Saber Interactive is partnering with indie developer Serious Sim to publish the sleek immersive driving game Heading Out. Set out on a narrative adventure with rogue-lite elements inspired by classic road movies like Thelma & Louise and Vanishing…
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Planet Zoo is Set to Launch on Consoles This March
Frontier Developments plc has announced the arrival of Planet Zoo: Console Edition. The game offers players an immersive simulated zoo experience with meaningful management, limitless creativity, and authentic animals. Planet Zoo is available for…
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is Out Now on Consoles and PC
From the diverse catalog of DON’T NOD (Life is Strange, Vampyre) comes an all-new narrative action RPG called Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Discover New Eden in 1695 as two ghost hunting partners, Antea and Red, who, when faced with a tragic loss, must…
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Chapter List
In 2014, MachineGames and Bethesda released Wolfenstein: The New Order, the modern-day reboot of the first-person shooter classic series. One year later, they released the standalone DLC for that game titled The Old Blood. With a total of 9 chapters, the…
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Cozy Nature-Building Puzzler Preserve Comes to PC This Summer
Publisher Grindstone recently announced Preserve, an upcoming cozy puzzle/nature-building game from Bitmap Galaxy. Preserve is a relaxing game where you get to create a harmonious ecosystem by placing plants and animals as you like. You can create…
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5 Steam Next Fest Demos to Check Out
Steam Next Fest is a weeklong event full of developer live streams and playable demos of hundreds of upcoming games. Now is a great time to hop in and get an early look at some promising upcoming titles and even add a few to your Steam wishlist. Here are…
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Helskate Demo is a Wicked Blend of Tony Hawk and Hades
For yours truly, the Tony Hawk video game series is one of the most fun series of games to ever grace the medium. It’s one of the best examples of easy-to-learn and hard-to-master gameplay. It has one of the best movement systems in a video game full…
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Hidden Through Time 2: Myths and Magic is Out Now on Consoles and PC
After debuting last year on PC, Belgium indie game studio, Rogueside, is happy to announce that their captivating hidden-object adventure game is now also available on consoles. So grab your digital magnifying glass, and get ready to explore this…
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