Game Releases by User Score

Baldur's Gate 3 1.

Baldur's Gate 3

Platform: PC
August 3, 2023
An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. Gather your party and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a mind flayer parasite planted in your brain. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.9
Quake II - Enhanced Edition 2.

Quake II - Enhanced Edition

Platform: PC
August 10, 2023
As humanity’s last hope, it’s up to you to stop the wicked Strogg’s warpath before it twists mankind into mechanical horrors. The odds are stacked against you on a hostile alien planet teeming with enemy forces, but so long as you have ammo and a pulse, it’s not over! Battle hordes of cybernetic creatures in blistering FPS combat, strafing through Quake II’s campaign with an iconic arsenal of bullets, rockets and shells. Enjoy Quake II’s legendary gameplay, preserved and complete with the original soundtrack by Sonic Mayhem, now enhanced with widescreen support, restored content previously left on the cutting room floor, visual and performance upgrades to make every muzzle flash and gib-plosion pop on-screen and even new levels. The enhanced release of Quake II comes with both expansions for the original game, Mission Pack: The Reckoning and Mission Pack: Ground Zero, adding over 30 additional single player levels and over 20 Deathmatch maps. Quake II now includes Call of the Machine, an all-new expansion created by Wolfenstein: The New Colossus developer, MachineGames. Consisting of 28 campaign levels plus a brand-new Deathmatch map, fight across time and space to find the Strogg-Maker, destroy it and change fate itself. [Bethesda]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.8
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective 3.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Platform: PC
June 30, 2023
Ghost Trick is a story of mystery and intrigue that blends fun logic puzzles with the world of the supernatural, making for an entirely new and unique experience in the handheld gaming space. Part adventure game, part puzzle game, Ghost Trick's gameplay will challenge player's brains while its distinct art elements and character designs will deliver the fun.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.7
Dave the Diver 4.

Dave the Diver

Platform: PC
June 28, 2023
Welcome to 'DAVE THE DIVER', a marine adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the sea with Dave by day, and run a sushi restaurant at night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole, and unwrap this deep sea mystery involving 3 friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventures await.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Dimension Shellshock 5.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Dimension Shellshock

Platform: PC
August 31, 2023
Chaos! The Neutrinos crash the Turtles’ latest pizza party! The teenagers from Dimension X are in dire need of help: Shredder is seeking to conquer the multiverse itself! Our heroes need to jump between dimensions and stop Shredder once and for all!
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.5
Sea of Stars 6.

Sea of Stars

Platform: PC
August 29, 2023
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. A prequel story set in The Messenger's universe, it tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer. Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun. Key ingredients : * Engaging turn-based combat. Combat gameplay includes active player input during attack animations (timed hits), multi-character combo attacks, boosting, and strategic defense options to hinder enemies while they are channeling powerful attacks or spells. For a more immersive experience, there are no random encounters or transitions to separate battlefields, and no grinding. Both navigation and combat happen in the same environment. * Unshackled traversal. Swim, climb, vault, jump off or hoist up ledges as you run through the world with a navigation system based on platformer expertise that breaks free from the classic bound-to-the-grid tile-based movement. * Prequel story set in The Messenger's universe. Dozens of original characters and story arcs will take you on a captivating journey. Sometimes epic, sometimes silly, and other times emotional, Sea of Stars does its RPG duty of exploring classic themes of adventure and friendship, while also being chock-full of the unexpected twists and events you've come to expect from a Sabotage production. * Full-on dynamic lighting our custom-made render pipeline allows the creation of a breathtaking world coming to life by pushing the limits of 2D pixel-art games. * The Sabotage treatment on the turn-based RPG genre. Every system has been deeply analyzed to create an experience that pays respect to retro classics, while reworking some elements in order to offer a modernized experience free of irritants and overly lengthy sequences.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.4
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon 7.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Platform: PC
August 24, 2023
A mysterious new substance was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity's technological and communications capabilities. Instead, this substance caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and the surrounding stars in flames and storms, forming a Burning Star System. Almost half a century later, the same substance resurfaced on Rubicon 3, a planet now contaminated and sealed off by the catastrophe. The player infiltrates Rubicon as an independent mercenary and finds themselves in a struggle over the substance with the corporations and other factions. In ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, players will assemble and pilot their own mech with 3D maneuverability to move freely through three dimensional fast-paced missions. Take on difficult challenges and overwhelm your enemies with dynamic movements that make full use of ranged and melee combat.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.2
Starfield 8.

Starfield

Platform: PC
September 6, 2023
Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
5.6
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 9.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Platform: PC
July 26, 2023
Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds, and beyond at mind-blowing speeds - complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal - as the intergalactic adventurers blast onto the PS5 console.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
5.2
Chants of Sennaar 10.

Chants of Sennaar

Platform: PC
September 5, 2023
Divided since the dawn of time, the Peoples of the Tower no longer speak to each other. But it is said that one day, a Traveler will find the wisdom to break down the walls and restore the Balance. Explore and discover an enthralling world in a colorful, poetic setting inspired by the myth of Babel, where men have forgotten their past. Travel the endless steps of a prodigious labyrinth, uncover an ominous truth and unveil the mysteries of this fascinating universe where ancient languages are both the lock and the key. Embark on a captivating journey with ancient languages to decipher.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood 11.

The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

Platform: PC
August 16, 2023
Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
6.4
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew 12.

Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

Platform: PC
August 17, 2023
Welcome to the Lost Caribbean! In this stealth strategy game, join a ghost ship with a living soul and assemble a cursed pirate crew. Embrace magical powers to defy the menacing army of the Inquisition, who stands between you and the mysterious treasure of the legendary Captain Mordechai. Pull-off an epic heist and salvage a mysterious treasure of otherworldly power to defy the army of the Inquisition. Infiltrate their fortresses. Sneak behind enemy lines. Cleverly combine the magical skills of your crew to take out a variety of enemies with carefully considered tactics. Feel like a brilliant mastermind when your plan clicks perfectly into place!
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.6
Mediterranea Inferno 13.

Mediterranea Inferno

Platform: PC
August 24, 2023
Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Viewfinder 14.

Viewfinder

Platform: PC
July 18, 2023
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.2
Goodbye Volcano High 15.

Goodbye Volcano High

Platform: PC
August 29, 2023
In times of change, what do we owe each other? Goodbye Volcano High, a cinematic, choice-based narrative game set in the final year of school for a bunch of dinosaur teens, on the cusp of graduation and the rest of their lives. You will follow them as they struggle to make their mark on the world, figure out who they're going to be, and try to find love, all before time runs out and they're thrust into the world of adulthood. But what they don't know yet is that time might be about to run out for real. In a time where we're all feeling a little lost and scared, and not sure what happens next, we're hoping that the story resonates with people.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Blasphemous 2 16.

Blasphemous 2

Platform: PC
August 24, 2023
The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One, with a story that continues from the free Wounds of Eventide DLC for the original game, where The Heart in the sky heralded the return of The Miracle and foretold the birth of a new miracle child. Awakened in a strange new land, and displaced from his final resting place, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets. Hordes of grotesque enemies stand in your way, awaiting final judgement by the brutal hand of the Penitent One, with titanic twisted bosses also lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance to return you to the grave from whence you came.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Dragon Quest Treasures 17.

Dragon Quest Treasures

Platform: PC
July 14, 2023
A completely new spinoff from the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest Treasures explores the childhood escapades of the siblings Erik and Mia, who first appeared in Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Erik and his sister Mia live on a Viking longship, dreaming of the day they can explore the world in search of grand treasure. One night they encounter a pair of otherworldly creatures, Porcus and Purrsula, and are whisked away to a mysterious place known as Draconia - a legendary land full of treasures just waiting to be discovered. The adventure Erik and Mia have always dreamed of is finally underway! Venture into a vast, varied world where twists, turns, and mysteries lie hidden on your path to discovering the legendary treasure of Draconia!
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
F1 23 18.

F1 23

Platform: PC
June 15, 2023
Be the last to brake in EA SPORTS F1 23, the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship. A new chapter in the thrilling "Braking Point" story mode delivers high-speed drama and heated rivalries. Race wheel-to-wheel at new Las Vegas and Qatar circuits, and earn rewards and upgrades in F1 World. New Red Flags add an authentic strategic element, and the 35% Race Distance feature delivers more action and excitement. Drive updated 2023 cars with the official F1 lineup of your favorite 20 drivers and 10 teams. Create your dream team and race to win in My Team Career Mode, compete in split-screen or in the expanded cross-platform multiplayer, and be more social with new Racenet Leagues.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.5
My Friendly Neighborhood 19.

My Friendly Neighborhood

Platform: PC
July 18, 2023
Something is amiss with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show! For years, the colorful cast of The Friendly Neighborhood delighted audiences across the globe with their cooky capers and educational adventures. However, as time went on and interest waned, the production studio found themselves out of money and closed their doors for good. Toy sales would dwindle, and birthday balloons and cakes would find new mascots. In time, the once household names would fade into increasingly niche fandoms. Until one night years later, the studio unexpectedly clicks back to life and starts broadcasting The Friendly Neighborhood. TV sets across the globe flicker for a moment before the familiar puppets return for a surprise encore! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Jagged Alliance 3 20.

Jagged Alliance 3

Platform: PC
July 14, 2023
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Kingdom Eighties: Summer of Greed 21.

Kingdom Eighties: Summer of Greed

Platform: PC
June 26, 2023
Kingdom Eighties is a new and standalone title in the award-winning micro-strategy series, Kingdom. A love letter to the nostalgic days of bike riding, summer camps, and sitting around in your pajamas on a Saturday morning in front of the TV. You play as The Leader, a young camp counselor who'll have to protect their family and the entire town from the relentless attack of the mysterious Greed. The young neighbourhood kids will be at your side, and you'll also find some new friends along the way: The Champ, the Tinkerer, and the Wiz will lend you their skills and support in battle.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
30XX 22.

30XX

Platform: PC
August 9, 2023
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Under The Waves 23.

Under The Waves

Platform: PC
August 28, 2023
Under The Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting manifestation of his state of mind, and as Stan retreads further into his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events far beneath the waves. He will eventually have to make a difficult choice... stay lost in the depths forever, or break free to the surface and to the rest of his life.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.2
Black Desert Online: Land of the Morning Light Edition 24.

Black Desert Online: Land of the Morning Light Edition

Platform: PC
June 14, 2023
The Land of the Morning Light Edition is now available in Black Desert! Embark on exciting new adventures in the Land of the Morning Light, an upcoming expansion celebrated with the Land of the Morning Light Edition.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.1
Remnant II 25.

Remnant II

Platform: PC
July 25, 2023
Remnant II is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity's extinction.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.6
Venba 26.

Venba

Platform: PC
July 31, 2023
Cook delicious South-Indian food and experience the journey of an immigrant family in Venba! Venba is a narrative cooking game where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players will cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations and explore in this story about family, love, loss and more. Cook Mouth Watering Dishes Venba's recipe book gets damaged when she moves to Canada. Restore the lost recipes to cook delicious, mouth-watering dishes that serve as a connection to the home left behind. Explore, Converse, Experience Get to know the family well, hold branching conversations, and explore as you face the challenges that arise from day to day life. Features: - Cook authentic and delicious recipes handpicked from regional South-Indian cuisine - Hold branching conversations and explore different narrative beats - Beautiful visuals and animations Unique soundtrack inspired by Indian musicals
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.5
The Expanse: A Telltale Series 27.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series

Platform: PC
July 27, 2023
In the near future on the outskirts of the asteroid belt, a bloody mutiny breaks loose on the Artemis. You take the role of XO Camina Drummer, where your choices determine the fate of the ship. What will you do with the truth, Bosmang?
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.7
F1 Manager 2023 28.

F1 Manager 2023

Platform: PC
July 31, 2023
The intense world of Formula 1 comes alive for a new season in F1 Manager 2023. Twenty-three races, six F1 Sprint events, new cars, new circuits including the Las Vegas street circuit, new drivers, new challenges... Your legacy begins here. F1 Manager 2023 gives you unparalleled control of your chosen F1 team, with rich and detailed management features, refined racing spectacle, deeper authenticity and a brand-new mode that allows you to rewrite the season on your terms.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.8
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy 29.

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Platform: PC
August 31, 2023
The Trine series is back with its biggest adventure! In their fifth outing, the Heroes of Trine are pitted against dastardly and duplicitous villains, who will stop at nothing to seize control of the kingdom. The clock is ticking to save the world of Trine!
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Trepang2 30.

Trepang2

Platform: PC
June 21, 2023
Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the distant future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter. You play as an escaped soldier, who has no memories of their past life, but is infused with supernatural abilities. Revenge is on your mind, and you'll stop at nothing to get what you want. Deliver devastating punches, sneak around in the shadows, wield explosive weapons, and give the bad guys a taste of their own medicine.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons 31.

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons

Platform: PC
July 27, 2023
It's the year 199X, and nuclear war has devastated New York City leaving its citizens to fight for survival as riots and crime engulf the streets. The city has been overtaken by criminal gangs who terrorize its ruins as they fight for total dominance. Unwilling to endure these conditions any longer, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon themselves to drive the gangs out of their city. Tag in and out as the classic duo Billy and Jimmy, switch it up with Marian and Uncle Matin, or experiment with 9 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles. With 2 player local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.5
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition 32.

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition

Platform: PC
July 20, 2023
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is a unique mix of puzzle, strategy and RPG: Plan your every move and combine your attacks to defeat your enemies in matching puzzle inspired battle scenarios, upgrade your heroes and creatures to unleash increasingly devastating attacks onto your opponents, and let the strategic thinker in you lead your troops to victory. STORY Taking place 40 years before the Heroes of Might & Magic V saga, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes tells the tale of five heroes scattered across five different regions of Ashan. Each must travel their own dangerous paths to grow in strength, unravel a demonic plot, and ultimately save their world from devastation. MASTER UNIQUE AND DYNAMIC COMBAT MECHANICS! The unique puzzle/strategy battle gameplay of Clash of Heroes will put your tactical skills to the test in the 20+ hour-long story mode and against players in offline and online PvP. Adopt the perfect strategy, let the leader in you guide your troops to victory! Be creative, find the perfect combination of units, artifacts and spells. Piece together crazy combos and break the enemy lines. Every additional combo can be decisive! Gain XP after each battle, level up your hero and units in order to get an unbeatable team. Find artifacts and hire mercenaries, it will help you on your quest to save the world from devastation.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
SPRAWL 33.

SPRAWL

Platform: PC
August 23, 2023
SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Fae Farm 34.

Fae Farm

Platform: PC
September 8, 2023
Escape to the fairytale life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your shared homestead - and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria! You'll forge new bonds with residents, discover fae magic, and trek across mysterious realms. And as the seasons change, you'll use all you've learned and discovered together to restore the world around you.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life 35.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

Platform: PC
June 27, 2023
Your new life begins in Forgotten Valley, a tranquil community where your father and his friend Takakura once dreamed of running a farm. As you befriend the valley's residents and fulfill your father's legacy, you'll live a carefree life on the farm growing crops and raising animals. As the seasons go by, you'll find your lifelong partner, raise a child together, and watch them grow up before your very eyes. This remake of a beloved classic features plenty of new events, enhanced festivals, more recipes to cook, and a cornucopia of never-before-seen crops. Looking for more to do around the farm? Take pictures of your family with the new camera feature, dress up in your favorite outfits, or help your fellow residents with their requests. Whether this is your first STORY OF SEASONS adventure or you're returning to Forgotten Valley, a wonderful life awaits you.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical 36.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Platform: PC
August 10, 2023
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk 37.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Platform: PC
August 18, 2023
Team Reptile brings you Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, 1 second per second of highly advanced funkstyle. In a world from the mind of Dion Koster, where self-styled crews are equipped with personal boostpacks, new heights of graffiti are reached. Start your own cypher and dance, paint, trick, face off with the cops and stake your claim to the extrusions and cavities of a sprawling metropolis in an alternate future set to the musical brainwaves of Hideki Naganuma.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Aliens: Dark Descent 38.

Aliens: Dark Descent

Platform: PC
June 20, 2023
In Aliens: Dark Descent, command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise. Infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, dispatching orders strategically and intuitively at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes will adapt their tactics to your actions while hunting you down because death is permanent. Manage your resources wisely and take calculated risks to outsmart the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced. Can you and your squad stop the outbreak before it's too late?
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
En Garde! 39.

En Garde!

Platform: PC
August 16, 2023
From the forgotten pages of history, comes Adalia de Volador! Legendary swashbuckler. Dashing adventurer. Hero of the people. Play as Adalia in her daring escapades full of sword-fighting, satire and shenanigans. Challenge the cruel Count-Duke and oppose tyranny with panache! Beautifully painted locations, charismatic characters, and an astounding amount of battle banter will transport you to the golden age of swashbuckling comedy! So, sharpen your sword, grab your boots and hat, and embark on a hilarious, action-packed spectacle!
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.6
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg 40.

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

Platform: PC
July 13, 2023
At the Royal Academy of Magic (the Academy for short), Marie is failing in her attempts to study alchemy. One day, she is given an atelier by her professor as part of a special graduation exam. In order to graduate, Marie must complete an item that will impress her professor. But first, Marie must strive to improve her alchemy skills, collect ingredients, and earn money to hire adventurers and buy recipes and utensils... Add all of that to the synthesis, battles, and quests she must undertake, and it's clear that she has a lot to do before she's ready for her exam! It's up to you to choose where to begin! Work hard to graduate from the Academy, but be sure to enjoy yourself along the way.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Invector: Rhythm Galaxy 41.

Invector: Rhythm Galaxy

Platform: PC
July 14, 2023
Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, including PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, Duran Duran, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Crime O'Clock 42.

Crime O'Clock

Platform: PC
July 21, 2023
ALERT! ALERT! TIMESHIFT CONTINUUM AT RISK! Prevent crimes before they happen! It's Crime O'Clock! Crime O'Clock is an investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! As a time detective, your job is to solve crimes through time that should never have happened! Each map has multiple time markers to visit and use to resolve different cases of hacking, murder, theft, and much more.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals 43.

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Platform: PC
July 12, 2023
TVs turn on and off. Planes lose radar. Radio stations can't broadcast through the static. In the small coastal town of Camena, unnaturally occurring electromagnetic waves are suddenly causing interference with electrical and radio equipment. Reluctantly, Riley Poverly returns to her hometown to investigate the mystery, but what she finds is more than she bargained for. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is the mind-bending follow-up to the critically-acclaimed narrative adventure game OXENFREE from Night School Studio. Play it as a standalone story or dive deeper by playing the original - it's up to you. As you play, you'll shape every step of the story through your choices. How you choose to deal with the supernatural events at hand will forever alter the future.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 44.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Platform: PC
August 18, 2023
Assume the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a 3rd-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Texas. Early 1973. Ana and a group of close friends embark on a journey to the small dusty town of Newt, TX, the last known location of Ana's missing sister, Maria. The group's search quickly turns into a nightmare of unimaginable proportions when they mistakenly invade the home of Leatherface and his cannibalistic family. Tied up, tortured, and left for dead, the group must find the strength to fight back and escape before it's too late. Featuring strategic 3v4 team-based multiplayer gameplay, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will allow players to truly experience this iconic franchise. The only question is, who will survive and what will be left of them?
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Layers of Fear 45.

Layers of Fear

Platform: PC
June 15, 2023
Layers of Fears is a first-person psychedelic horror chronicle focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling - a new game built upon the foundations of Layers of Fear, LOF: Inheritance, and Layers of Fear 2 with a surprising new story and gameplay direction. Created with the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 technology, the game will support Ray Tracing, HDR effect, 4K resolution, and make use of the Lumen system to offer the most immersive and visceral horror experience. Layers of Fears will be the complete, definitive and at the same time unpredictable way to discover the stories of artists enslaved by their obsessions. Prepare for an exquisite horror experience thanks to the expanded plot lines that will cast a new light on the overarching narrative.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
5.0
Astronaut: The Best 46.

Astronaut: The Best

Platform: PC
August 15, 2023
Astronaut: The Best is an occult management adventure where people aren't just numbers: they're incompetent screwups. Your duty is to turn them into national heroes, or the government will have you killed.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fall of Porcupine 47.

Fall of Porcupine

Platform: PC
June 15, 2023
FALL OF PORCUPINE is a unique story adventure. The collision of work and daily life - an exciting reflection of an unhealthy healthcare-system. You don't even have time to look at the clock because your patients are waiting! Investigate what's wrong with them through your conversations and treat them in different minigames that challenge you in logic, speed, and skill. And most importantly, withstand the stress when the strict head doctor questions your knowledge yet again.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Atlas Fallen 48.

Atlas Fallen

Platform: PC
August 9, 2023
Rise from the dust and liberate mankind from the oppression of corrupted gods. Glide the sands of a timeless land, filled with ancient dangers, mysteries and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters, using powerful, shape-shifting weapons and devastating sand-powered abilities in spectacular, super-powered combat. Target and gather the essence of your enemies to shape your own custom playstyle, forging a new era for humanity in a fully cooperative or solo story campaign.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
Sludge Life 2 49.

Sludge Life 2

Platform: PC
June 27, 2023
SLUDGE LIFE 2 is the grimiest first-person vandalism sim since the first SLUDGE LIFE—but, like, twice as dense. Explore a huger, weirder, gnarlier open world loaded with secrets, weirdos, jokes, and, of course, plenty of spots to tag.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Affogato 50.

Affogato

Platform: PC
August 17, 2023
Affogato is a RPG revolving around a sorceress juggling with the running of her new café, managing her debts, meeting customers from all walks of life and ultimately helping them overcome their greatest fears and secrets by burrowing deep into their minds. Enjoy a story rich RPG featuring an innovative 'reverse tower defense' mechanic and beautiful anime graphics. Make critical decisions to help your customers defeat their inner demons by entering their minds and leading them to safety through challenging card-based reverse tower defense levels. Choose your routes and cards wisely or lose your customers forever! Get to know customers from all walks of life. Lend them a listening ear, hear their stories, step into their minds and help them resolve their troubles. Forge special bonds with those you feel an affinity toward and become the approachable sorceress you've always aspired to be. Plan each day with care and manage your time wisely. Will you focus on bringing in moolah for your café, honing your skills as a barista, learning stronger spells or bridging closer bonds with your customers? Remember that the clock is ticking and that every decision you make costs time in Affogato! Making a good cup of coffee is the cornerstone of being a barista. To be a truly great barista, however, you need to understand your customers and figure out which brews are perfect for them. Affogato features realistic coffeemaking simulation. Master the art of making great coffee and you can unlock hidden conversations and storylines!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
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WrestleQuest 51.

WrestleQuest

Platform: PC
August 22, 2023
Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero's journey ain't just an epic quest, it's WRESTLEQUEST!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
The Sims 4: Horse Ranch 52.

The Sims 4: Horse Ranch

Platform: PC
July 20, 2023
Get up early in the morning, look out at the big open countryside, and know that all your work is worth it. Spend your days keeping your animals happy and clean, harvesting Prairie Grass to feed them, collecting Horse Manure to fertilize your plants, and making your own Nectar to sell. Do it all on a ranch you design, whether that means a traditional cabin or a big red barn. Fill your ranch with animal friends and carve out a life together. Your horses - including adorable foals - are part of your household and have lots of special interactions with both Sims and other horses. You can also care for mini goats and mini sheep, and invite neighbors to come see how cute they are.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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GYLT 53.

GYLT

Platform: PC
July 6, 2023
Enter the new creation from Tequila Works, a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions. Set in a creepy and melancholic world, GYLT is an eerie story mixing fantasy and reality in a surrealist place where your nightmares become reality. Hide from terrible creatures or confront them as you find your way through the challenges of this wicked world.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Exoprimal 54.

Exoprimal

Platform: PC
July 14, 2023
Exoprimal is an online, team-based action game that pits humanity's cutting-edge exosuit technology against history's most ferocious beasts - dinosaurs. Exosuits are grouped into different roles, and players will pilot these exosuits to hold firm against overwhelming dinosaur swarms in online-only, team-based action game modes. Dino Survival, the main game mode, sees two teams of five players compete in a variety of PvE and PvP missions. Players will be transported to the scene of the latest dinosaur outbreak and follow Leviathan's guidance to complete objectives. The team that completes the mission first will emerge victorious. Whether players are engaging the other team directly, or fighting alongside them against a common enemy, the aim is to accomplish objectives as quickly as possible. Missions vary depending on player skill and other factors, meaning no two matches will unfold the same way.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
3.9
AEW: Fight Forever 55.

AEW: Fight Forever

Platform: PC
June 29, 2023
Developed by YUKE's Co, Ltd., creators of numerous, multi-million unit selling wrestling games, AEW: Fight Forever combines that nostalgic arcade-wrestler feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and tandem offensive moves. All Elite Wrestling is currently taking TNT and TBS networks by storm every week with their Rampage and Dynamite shows, featuring some of the biggest legends to enter the ring plus a stable of brand new, high-flying, AEW talent. AEW: Fight Forever brings the best of the best from that talent roster together in one game! Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level in Fight Forever with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. A deep career mode, wrestler customization, signature AEW arenas, and more match types than you can count, including some good ol' fashioned, unsanctioned fun, all await! * Combines nostagic arcade wrestling feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and offensive moves. * Talent roster combines biggest legends to enter the ring plus brand new, high-flying AEW stars! * Single, tag-team, 3-way, 4-way, ladder, Casino Battle Royale, Falls Count Anywhere, Unsanctioned Lights Out, Exploding Barbed Wire Death and online co-op multi-player matches! * Online co-op multi-player! * Tag team matches feature a sequence of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. * Deep career mode * Wide range of customization modes: wrestler attire and appearance, move sets, entrances, teams, and arenas. * More than 40 weapons! * Mini-Games! * Daily and weekly challenges!
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.2
Hammerwatch II 56.

Hammerwatch II

Platform: PC
August 15, 2023
Blight the Horrible and his dragon army have succeeded in the sinister plot to overthrow King Roland and bring destruction across the Kingdom of Herian. Not all is lost as hope hides deep within the sewer system, where the King's resistance movement holds strong. On the King's order, a select few of mighty and skilled heroes have been entrusted with defeating Blight's dragons and restoring the Kingdom. Adventure alone or gather your party to aid King Roland's resistance, all while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil in this epic ode to classic ARPG.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Park Beyond 57.

Park Beyond

Platform: PC
June 16, 2023
In Park Beyond, you can create the park of your dreams without being held back by gravity! Take the role of a newly-hired visionary architect for a struggling company and create mind-twisting theme parks. You can create the rides you have always dreamed about but that couldn't exist in real life. Team up with Phil, the enthusiastic park veteran, Izzy, the stern but friendly executive, and a host of other colorful and passionate characters, to build a successful and profitable park company. The accessible controls and a story-driven campaign mode will help you learn the ropes of park management and build increasingly crazy rides and modular coasters.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.0
Immortals of Aveum 58.

Immortals of Aveum

Platform: PC
August 22, 2023
Immortals of Aveum is a groundbreaking new single-player, first-person magic shooter, created by Ascendant Studios and released by EA Originals, that delivers a visceral, cinematic campaign. Made by the creators of Call of Duty and Dead Space, Immortals of Aveum is set in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
3.4
Arcadian Atlas 59.

Arcadian Atlas

Platform: PC
July 27, 2023
Watch your back in the world of Arcadia, where a kingdom is tearing itself apart and forces more dark and ancient than the soil are about to awaken. Experience deep tactical battles across vast and treacherous landscapes as you build an army of powerful troops, customizing their classes and skills to gain every advantage against monsters, ruthless men, a daughter scorned, and a queen so cruel she'd kill her own husband to gain the throne. Play as two lovers brought together by war and torn between the queen they've sworn fealty to and the charismatic illegitimate daughter who's risen up to take back a throne denied hercivil war threatening to engulf the destitute and desperate as battle lines are drawn and swords unsheathed. And amidst it all, a young girl caged behind castle walls her entire life stumbles upon the Atlas, a power she cannot hope to contain. With the help of a roguish magician she'll uncover the forces that built the world, but can she control them? Or will they engulf her and the very world you're trying to save.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow 60.

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

Platform: PC
June 14, 2023
Daydream - puzzle-platformer adventure game. Go through the trials in the fantasy world, controlling the hero and his teddy bear. The mechanics of the game is simple - the player is playing for the hero in three-dimensional plane. Character control is tactile. The set of actions that he is able to perform is small: climb, jump, grab and use objects, as well as interact with secondary, but no less important characters. Also the player can give instructions to his partners - wherefore the gameplay becomes even more pleasant, because it is always more fun to spend time with a friend.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Gord 61.

Gord

Platform: PC
August 17, 2023
Gord is a single-player adventure strategy. To survive in this dark fantasy world, you must develop your settlement, but to prevail, you must conquer the darkness lurking beyond the gates. 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. 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.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.4
Fort Solis 62.

Fort Solis

Platform: PC
August 22, 2023
Responding to an unusual alarm call from a remote mining base, Jack arrives at the dark and desolate Fort Solis. With storm warnings imminent, he heads inside to make desperate contact. As the night grows longer, events escalate, spiral out of control and the mystery of what happened to the crew begins to reveal itself. The storms is approching, limiting Jack’s escape as he looks to hold out until morning arrives.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.5
Unholy 63.

Unholy

Platform: PC
July 20, 2023
Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.7
Testament: The Order of High-Human 64.

Testament: The Order of High-Human

Platform: PC
July 13, 2023
Testament is an action-adventure game with bits of RPG and Metroidvania elements set in the fantasy world of Tessara. After the betrayal of your brother Arva, madness has descended upon the realm. Playing as the immortal king of High Humans, you have to thread a path of survival for the realm. In a crazy journey through the lands of an ancient civilization, facing deranged followers of a mad dictator, fighting against worshippers of a blood god and dangers to come, you must reclaim your lost power and much more to confront your brother Arva. Will you be the guardian of the realm as the chosen of the order?
Metascore:
41
User Score:
6.9

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    • Platform: PC
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Highest of the Month
  1. 96

    Baldur's Gate 3

  2. 87

    Starfield

  3. 85

    Anonymous;Code

    • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
    • Rating: M
    • Platform: Switch
  4. 85

    Starfield

  5. 85

    Chants of Sennaar

    • Release Date: Sep 5, 2023
    • User Score: tbd
    • Platform: PC
Lowest of the Month
  1. 68

    Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten

    • Release Date: Sep 5, 2023
    • Rating: T
    • User Score: 1.3
    • Platform: PS5
  2. 70

    Eternights

  3. 73

    Eternights

  4. 75

    Rune Factory 3 Special

    • Release Date: Sep 5, 2023
    • Rating: T
    • User Score: 8.4
    • Platform: Switch
  5. 76

    Fae Farm

    • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
    • Rating: E10+
    • User Score: tbd
    • Platform: PC