Gather your Vikings and head right to fight.   When it comes to going out for a fight, Vikings are a great bunch to have accompany you, as can be seen by the frequent appearance of these enthusiastic warriors in any game where heads need to be cracked. I love Vikings, so it was no real hardship to play another game that features them so strongly. Sons of Valhalla, from Pixel Chest and Hooded Horse, is doubly interesting though as it not only features Vikings, but also happens to be a side-scrolling pixel art strategy game which is very reminiscent of the Kingdom series of games by Noio ..read more

A post-apocalyptic point and click with a melancholic atmosphere.   Rauniot, when translated to English, means ruins, which is a very good description of the world depicted in Act Normal Games’ point and click adventure. While the point and click genre has waned somewhat from the heights of its popularity, the games that are still coming out tend to be quite well made and concentrate on telling interesting stories. Rauniot is no different in this respect, telling an engaging story that doesn’t feel too far outside the realms of reality in this turbulent modern world.     The ..read more

Grenaa Games and Dear Villagers have announced that their cozy city-builder Fabledom will be leaving early access for a full release on May 13th, and will be coming to consoles later this year.     Having recently unveiled the captivating update, “A Wedding in a Chateau,” on Steam Early Access, players have already begun to explore the new mechanics and structures introduced, such as the prestigious Castle and the romantic Feasting Hall. Here, they can set off on the ultimate romantic journey, culminating in a memorable wedding ceremony.   Grenaa Games, a small but passionat ..read more

Act Normal Games’ isometric point and click adventure Rauniot is now available for PC via Steam, GOG and GMG.     Rauniot is a riveting, isometric post-apocalyptic point and click adventure game full of intriguing puzzles with classical gameplay elements. The story takes place in the stunning scenery of Northern Finland.   The year is 1975 and a devastating natural disaster has pushed civilization over the edge. Riots, massive conflicts and wars have decimated the planet.   Some continents have been drowned by seas; heavy pollution has spread as a result of collapsed n ..read more

Stone Blade Entertainment have announced that the digital version of the hybrid deck-builder SolForge Fusion is now available on Steam Early Access.     Featuring a single-player roguelite campaign, competitive and casual PvP dueling, and endless customization options, players can now enjoy the complete SolForge Fusion experience on PC.   Created by Justin Gary (Ascension) and Richard Garfield (Magic: The Gathering), SolForge Fusion is a collectible card-battling game with thousands of cards and near-endless deck possibilities. Algorithmically-generated and printed half-deck ..read more

Indie developer TheGamingVan have announced their 2.5D action RPG Legends of Dionysos will be coming to Steam in Q2 of 2024. The demo is currently available on Steam and itch.io. Check out the trailer –     Legends of Dionysos is an epic adventure set in a dark medieval fantasy realm. Customize your character and traverse stunning landscapes, battling formidable foes amidst mysterious forests, snowy mountains, and ancient ruins.   The game’s combat system is unique, with spells tied to weapons and necessitating strategic switching, while the attribute system emphasizes indiv ..read more

Ernestas Norvaišas and Team17 Digital have announced that the strategic city builder Sweet Transit will be leaving Steam Early Access for a full 1.0 launch for Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 22nd.     Sweet Transit combines system automation, city building, and the potential for players to craft an intricate and crucial rail network for their settlements. The 1.0 update will include new Civic Buildings, Production Chains, newspaper stories, and a new population, along with a collection of quality of life changes, and bug fixes.   Throughout it’s time in Steam Early ..read more

Donkey Crew’s town-building survival RPG Bellwright will be launching onto Steam Early Access on April 23rd.     Bellwright promises adventurers an extraordinary experience where survival, resourcefulness, and valor meet in a quest to forge their destiny. The bells of rebellion are ringing, and the fight for freedom awaits.   Bellwright weaves a rich tapestry of strategy, town-building, and action, offering Steam Early Access players a multifaceted experience from day one. Set in low medieval times, Bellwright combines the thrill of survival, combat and open-world exploratio ..read more

Red Hook Studios announced a major new campaign mode, Kingdoms, coming to Darkest Dungeon II as a free content update this year. Also, the game and The Binding Blade DLC are discounted on Steam.     This new game mode challenges players in a desperate race against the clock to find and defeat a monstrous threat before it overwhelms and destroys the Kingdom, which is made up of a network of safe haven Inns. The player journeys across these lands to gather resources and battle evil incursions. Acquired resources are used to upgrade heroes and also the Inns themselves, which can be i ..read more

Ahead of the early access launch this Summer, Assemble Entertainment and Gentlymad Studios have dropped the first gameplay trailer for the post-apocalyptic city builder Endzone 2. Take a look –     As shown during The Triple-i Initiative event, the brand-new Endzone 2 trailer offers a look at the dilapidated world, including footage of the game’s intricate building mechanics, which allow players to construct settlements to survive harsh conditions.   In Endzone 2 , you’ll need to expand your settlements while embarking on missions to collect resources for survival. But the w ..read more