Ancient Cities
So, I think I have enough time to comment on this now. As a disclaimer, I never backed the game but saw it a year ago, read all the stories about the time it’s taking, that the game was empty, the devs not being capable of this challenge and even that it was a scam. I put it off for these reasons, wanting to be sure I wasn’t wasting what is a lot of money for EA, but I do not think this is a scam any more, no. I think the devs have wasted time building a custom game engine and may have overfaced themselves, yes, but the level of detail and the continued work on the game to me shows this is a passion project that they will continue, if slowly.
– Real player with 171.0 hrs in game
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The game looks amazing, much better than Dawn of Man (even with my Realistic Stone Age mod ). I will update with a proper review after I will play some more, but so far I can say this (compared to DOM):
- You can choose to start playing from 10,000 BC up to 3500 BC, and the end of the last glacial age is depicted on the overview map, as it shows how snow evolves from one date to another, even from summer to winter (I do not know if anything else changes). In DOM you can only play in 10,000 BC.
– Real player with 46.7 hrs in game
After the Collapse
I have been playing this game for just over a week, and have already put in 40+ hours. I believe that Anarkis Gaming has got a great game her, and they continue to improve it as it is still Early Access. I have always been a fan of Base Building games, and the “Post Apocalypse” part of the genre is fun for sure! My first few times playing I didn’t last more than a day or 2 as I was still learning how to balance workload of the survivors. I will say that the best way to do things is small pieces at a time. Do not build multiple rooms/buildings/items at once as your survivors will be overwhelmed and not be able to complete anything. Overall, I love this game so far, and hope they continue to build on the great base they already have. I’ll finish my review with Pros and Cons.
– Real player with 188.8 hrs in game
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An innovative base builder with people and expeditionary management. This review is based on Early Access 0.8.3 and for me it plays like a fairly smooth beta, rather than an Alpha build. Quite stable, with no real issues now, and quite a reasonable amount of content to play with.
The developers are quite active and responsive, critical for any EA title. I have no concerns about this one getting to full release which I can’t say about all my EA games unfortunately. There is already several game modes and scenarios which makes great for replay value. The GUI was easy to adopt, and the variety of options for creating games I was very pleased with. There’s a lot of things you can adjust to your liking, and that level of customisation at this point is outstanding,
– Real player with 110.8 hrs in game
Stardeus
Stardeus is a sci-fi colony management simulator with aspects of automation, base building and space exploration.
Visit https://stardeusgame.com for more information about the features and current state of development.
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Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat
I spent literally 1,175 hours on this game. It is so much fun despite it’s dying community, and I joined way after it started losing players. First thing I should say is that no matter how many new players come in and say it’s pay to win, hecc no it’s not. Premium gives you hats and other cool things while weapon skins are just weapon skins. The current version that is available is still in beta, and yet it is still extremely fun, with enough maps and weapons to last you hours upon hours of fun. Every weapon you unlock will have a different use in terms of how you play, but there are no restrictions, it’s however you choose to use them. And again, to those who take a look at one or two of the many weapons in this game and think “huh, this looks cheap” or “hey this’ll get me a lot of easy kills”, none of it will be that way (with the exception of the grenade launcher). All of the weapons have their own positives and negatives, and for an indie game I’d say it’s pretty freaking balanced, if you’re dying too much it’s because you’re new. It is in fact possible to be good at this game, and I’ve met some really really good players along the way. This game is one of the only online games I ever enjoyed, it’s honestly just so good. Another thing I’ll say is that a lot of people I know hate its community for its toxicity, but the thing is most of them are nice when you get to know them. I really do suggest you to play this game if you haven’t already, if toxicity is a problem for you then just mute the chat with F5, this game is too fun to pass by.
– Real player with 1758.8 hrs in game
Mmmn~
This game…. Ooof, what should I say? I’ve played this game a loooot and there’s so many things I’m still finding about it. I mean, yeah, it’s a free game and there’s no set story line or anything to complete but something about this game keeps me still playing it.
I find the combat to be relatively simple but at the same time, it can be much more complex when you take it a step further. It’s a standard 2D platformer shooting game involving many different weapons that could be utilized to kill your foes. However, that isn’t all. Some weapons are used to get around easier, where if you know proper tricks and practice enough, you can essentially fly across from one side of the map to the other, sneaking past enemies.
– Real player with 1521.8 hrs in game
Don’t Starve
Before I say ANYTHING, I recommend y’all NEVER use the console command thing too often. Use that too much and the game will get extremely boring after a while. Trust me, I know from experience. Anyway, allow me to say that I’ve loved Don’t Starve ever since I saw Markipliar play it back in the old days of YouTube. I’ve played this game for years and years and it still sticks to me like the syrup in my hair, like the fungus beneath my toenails, like the grime in the corners of my eyes. Why do I like this game so much? Because of the following. One, it’s fun. Two, it’s creative and I find the lore super interesting. Three, I find the animation and the art style really cool and unique. Four, it just kinda clicks with me, y’know?
– Real player with 5403.8 hrs in game
Probably my favorite game of all time (definitely in the top 5). I have played hundreds if not thousands of games in my life and very few come even close to this game in so many ways. The game-play is addictive and always has me coming back for more even after more than 5 years of playing across different platforms. The characters are easy to get attached to and have fun backgrounds and lore. The setting is surreal and poses lots of questions for you to unravel as well as some that you don’t. They art style is another thing I really like. I only wish that this game was the main game and still got updates and new content. KLEI has shown itself to be a great developer although their future is a bit of an unknown. I will keep hoping for the best. The community and mods are still thriving though and that is probably thanks in part to Don’t Starve Together. I do wish that DST was more like the original though (still an amazing game also). Anyways, I could go on about this game for a long time but I don’t want to take away from the fun of discovery. Buy this game definitely, DST is good also but I recommend starting here. Thanks for reading!
– Real player with 856.0 hrs in game
Zombie camping
Awesome tiny game to relax and shoot some zombies. It’s still on early access, but is playable and enjoyable. Hope devs will add achievements.
– Real player with 18.8 hrs in game
I love zombie games, especially those that are from the third person, and then there is also an unusual approach where we need to camp in order to play.
There are 5 types of weapons in the game, but it can be improved, there are also waves of zombies that become stronger
– Real player with 3.3 hrs in game
Gord
Lead the people of the Tribe of the Dawn as they venture deep into forbidden lands. Complete quests that shape their personalities, impact their wellbeing, and decide the fate of their community. Ensure the survival of your populace in a grim fantasy world inspired by Slavic folklore.
Erect palisades, develop structures, and grow your gord from a humble settlement to a formidable fortress. However, expansion won’t be easy! Your population is constantly at risk from enemy tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk in the surrounding woods.
Venture outside the walls of your settlement with Gord’s AI-driven quest system, ensuring a huge variety of challenges to take on. The Scenario’s main objectives will guide your gameplay, while versatile side quests and random encounters will send you off into the wilderness to hunt down legendary creatures, uncover secrets about the Ancients, or vanquish a nasty scourge. Expect the unexpected.
Set the stage by choosing from a wide range of Scenario options, and try to emerge victorious. Take it easy or set an impossible challenge; almost anything can be adjusted! Choose from a variety of primary objectives, select the level size, the intensity of raids, the environment you’ll play in, the types of enemies you’ll face, starting resources, and even the severity of weather. Of course, don’t forget the Horrors.
A healthy populace is the key to survival in Gord. Every aspect of your settlers’ lives - from illness and hunger to the death of their kin - can impact each subject’s Sanity and Burden levels. Keep a close eye on them, as once they reach a critical point your subject will suffer from a breakdown or even flee your rule.
Please the Gods with your prayers and they may give you access to their spellcasting abilities. Incantations vary in nature - some are offensive while others are defensive - but they all help to tip the battlefield in your favor. Conceal areas from your enemies, gain control over threatening beasts, or turn an unholy rage against all who dare to oppose you.
The Chronicle explains the history of the Gord universe that blends real-world Slavic mythology with dark fantasy. Pages torn from The Chronicle will be scattered throughout the game’s landscapes, giving dedicated players an additional challenge of discovery. Collecting as many pages as possible will provide insight into the origins of the Gods, ancient factions, and the mystical Whisperers.
RimWorld
Money never better spent.
I’ve bought a lot of games over the years. Most I play and forget and the pile of those games serves as nothing but a lesson to buy carefully and to remember replay-ability. A colony building sim with plenty of flavor and fun that rarely gets boring.
This is not one of those games. It has lasted me years of constant entertainment. A spiritual heir of Dwarf Fortress (before my time) in space where anything can happen and things scale up properly. So many variables and steady but solid updates from the Dev and a healthy mod community that keeps the best afloat.
– Real player with 4333.4 hrs in game
A Rimworld story:
Dave is gay. Bill is beautiful, but not gay. Dave hits on Bill. Bill says no thanks. Dave has a breakdown and wanders in a daze. A raid suddenly hits. They attack Dave. Dave is downed by the raiders. Bill isn’t capable of fighting or medical tasks. Bill is attacked and downed too. The raiders steal some stuff and set the fields on fire. Bill becomes able to walk again, but can’t help Dave. Dave dies from bleeding out. Bill has another mental break, this time from the loss of his best friend Dave. Bill attacks their pet warg which pushes the pet overboard and then it attacks Bill. Bill is downed. The fires are raging through the mostly wood base and eventually Bill is set on fire. Bill dies from the fire.
– Real player with 1098.1 hrs in game
Crystal Venture
What is Crystal Venture ?
Crystal Venture is a voxel based adventure game with a focus on exploration and survival. The whole world around you is uniquely generated and fully editable. Build impressive castles, fight monsters, or go through quests, the game fits many gaming styles, and is fully moddable and multiplayer.
Features
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Fully procedurally generated worlds, with different biomes and dungeons to explore. Will you find any of the magical biomes and creatures hidden in the game?
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Optimised with Unreal Engine, the most powerful engine in the world with latest technologies such as VR and raytracing
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Realistic graphics and physics for best immersion, to the service of your dream build!
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Multiplayer, go through the story or have a house building contest, the choice is yours. Multiplayer does not require any setup (not even a server) and will download the mods needed automatically
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Native mod support, whatever you dream of, you can make it happen
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Share your scripted maps with other people easily
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Ozone Wipeout
Ozone Wipeout is a post apocalyptic open world zombie survival game. You have to survive harsh weather conditions, zombies and resource scarcity in a procedurally populated world.
The terrain shape and road network is at the current time of development prebuild. Everything else is populated at runtime, giving every survival attempt a different world to explore.
Use stealth to avoid zombies or take them head on in a fight.
Utilizing what you find in the world helps to increase your chances of survival. Finding food and water but also tools and weapons are important to ensure long term survival.
Sleep at night in a secured bed, in a tent or simply on the floor or use the reduced vision of zombies at night to scavenge for resources.
Weather can massively impact your decision making and survival chances. Bad weather may force you to stay inside buildings to avoid getting in deadly situations.
Craft items from various resources you find in the world. This ranges from fortifications for your base to makeshift weapons to protect you in a pinch.
Fighting the undead can not only result in death but often comes with injuries such as bruises, lacerations and scratches that require treatment.
Manage a variety of attributes ranging from hunger and thirst to fatigue. Your actions directly affect your attributes.
The game features a regular and a sandbox mode. In the regular mode the game offers no customization options. This means the game will be played as intended by the developer. Regular mode for example features permadeath. Sandbox mode allows the player to customize the game to their liking by changing settings such as zombie density, loot abundancy etc.
Create mods for the game to alter gameplay, visuals and more to create custom experiences within the game.