By all accounts the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, otherwise known as the Varian Disaster, was not a great time to be Roman legionary in Germany. Three whole Roman legions were rent asunder in a brutal battle, scattering the survivors to the four winds. That's where new co-op survival simulator Lost Legions steps in, putting you in the role of one of those legionaries as you attempt to keep going in a world that understandably isn't a fan of you being there. Continue reading The Roman Empire meets Valheim in this new co-op survival sim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best open world ..read more

Though the most anticipated medieval simulation game out this week is likely Manor Lords, the recently launched Bellwright has plenty of eyes on it as well. A combination of action, strategy, RPG game, and city builder that calls to mind Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord or Valheim, Bellwright came out in Early Access last Tuesday April 23 and was immediately met with disappointment, largely centered on the idea that the game simply wasn't ready yet, even as a work in progress. Since then, though, Bellwright's reception has started to turn around, with player numbers and reviews climbing steadily ..read more

The Escape From Tarkov Unheard Edition continues to cause problems for the game's developer, with the community descending into chaos over the newly announced PvE mode and associated pricing. As fans take to social media, Reddit, and the Escape From Tarkov Discord to voice their dissatisfaction, the game's developer has accused one up-and-coming rival of being a "blatant plagiarist game.” Continue reading Escape From Tarkov dev accuses rival of “plagiarism” amid fan backlash MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Escape from Tarkov system requirements, Escape From Tarkov Steam, Best battle royale games ..read more

Yesterday, we were happily surprised by the launch of Rotwood, the latest game from Klei Entertainment whose past work includes a litany of hits ranging from Mark of the Ninja and Don't Starve to Invisible Inc., Oxygen Not Included, Griftlands, and Hot Lava. Though it was first announced back in 2022, it came out in Steam Early Access yesterday, letting players get their hands on a section of the game. The good news for anyone waiting for initial impressions is that, in the space of the day that's passed since launch, Klei's latest is finding a strong player base and garnering positive review ..read more

If you had a time machine and went back about ten years to tell people at the height of the World of Warcraft craze that BlizzCon was being cancelled with no definitive timetable hinting at its return, people would probably look at you like you'd been drinking too much Badlands Bourbon. However here in the current day, Blizzard is cancelling BlizzCon 2024, leaving only a tease that it will return at some point in the upcoming years. Continue reading BlizzCon 2024 cancelled with no firm timetable for return MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW The War Within beta sign up, WoW The War Within ..read more

Alright, let's get this bit out of the way. Adapt looks a lot like the planetary parts of Spore. I know it, you know it, and I'm sure the developer knows it too. The promise of evolving and guiding a species through the aeons was something that sold itself to tons of us, but that promise has never quite been fulfilled. Now, Adapt has arisen from the primordial soup to take the evolutionary crown, and it's looking quite crown-worthy indeed. Continue reading Create your own species in new Spore like evolution simulator MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best new PC games, Upcoming ..read more

Minicology is a survival game worth giving your attention. The debut game from Isaac Denner, it channels everything from Terraria and No Man's Sky to Minecraft, Valheim, and even Super Mario Galaxy in its sci-fi spin on the crafting and survival genres. An enormously impressive work from an indie studio, Minicology has an eye catching look, a large universe to get lost in, and lots to do on each of its tiny planets. And it's just launched on Steam today with a limited time discount. Continue reading Terraria meets No Man’s Sky in new space survival game out right now ..read more

Half-Life 2 has had a lot of children, even if they're not directly spawned by the legendary juggernaut. Industria, a surreal, atmospheric puzzle-filled FPS definitely owes a lot to Valve's game, but it manages to carve out an identity all of its own. One of 2021's most underrated games it can now be yours to keep for free, but you'll have to make sure you grab it before this week's over. Continue reading Grab this underrated atmospheric robot filled FPS for free this week MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best FPS games on PC, The best indie games on PC, The best adventure games on PC ..read more

Between Manor Lords, Helldivers 2, Dragon’s Dogma, and later launches like Frostpunk 2 and Stalker, you probably have a lot on your playlist for 2024. It’s hard to find the time for everything, and naturally, some great games slip beneath the radar. A new RPG, available right now, is one such example. Of the Steam user reviews it’s received so far, a staggering 99% are positive. Nevertheless, it has fewer than 100 players. If you’re searching for one of this year’s greatest hidden gems, we’ve got it right here. Continue reading Brand-new, 99% rated RPG somehow has fewer than 100 pla ..read more

The latest Dead by Daylight patch has launched and it's probably one of the most impactful updates the game has ever seen. That's not so much for the introduction of new twists on killers like The Twins or The Blight or various perks receiving changes, but due to the game engine being updated to Unreal Engine 5. Despite promises that the technical update wouldn't change the game experience, DBD is currently looking a little ragged around the edges with a few issues, and one big one in particular, causing problems for players. Continue reading New DBD patch causes photosensitivity problems for ..read more