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Happy gaming!*
*AIIG's impressions are based on gameplay footage and descriptions, not playing the demos, and actual experiences may vary.
Yooka-Replaylee (Steam link)
Yooka-Replaylee is a substantial remaster of the 2017 3D platforms, Yooka-Laylee, where you explore large open worlds with the duo Yooka and Laylee to defeat their enemy, Capital B. Expect a solid collectathon experience with a bunch of new ideas, such as chaining moves, and enhanced visuals.
FEROCIOUS (Steam link)
If the mercenaries don't get you, the dinosaurs will. FEROCIOUS is a gorgeous-looking survival game where you must master the wild and use nature against your enemies. Combine stealth with intense first-person-shooter combat to keep you at the top of the food chain.
Space Adventure Cobra - The Awakening (Steam link)
Sci-fi meets stylish Euro-comic design in the action-packed platformer, Space Adventure Cobra. Play as the space pirate Cobra and his partner-in-crime, Lady Armaroid, amd help them stop a galaxy-threatening conspiracy! This game packs creative combat, agile platforming, and incredible set pieces.
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (Steam link)
Some games remind us that double-A and even indie titles can produce the quality and depth that we associate with big studio projects. Just consider Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, a detailed and beautiful stealth game with a gripping narrative, where you help Hanna search for her missing brother, but uncover a conspiracy that will shake the entire city.
Starlight Re:Volver (Steam link)
Who had the bingo card for "vibrant, anime-inspired, action-RPG social MMO"? Starlight Re:Volver is as packed with colour as action, with players splitting their time between loot runs in surreal dream worlds and hanging around in a technicolour futuristic city.
Border Base (Steam link)
Get into the thick of geopolitical tensions as you run a base in a war-ravaged country. Manage border posts to let the right traffic through, expand your base to support your operations, and be prepared for enemy attacks in Border Base, an intense base builder meets management sim.
UMAMI (Steam link)
Go on, play with your food. UMAMI is a unique puzzle game where you assemble delicious-looking food towers and cakes by placing pieces in the right spots to complete 3D puzzles. Each puzzle is handcrafted, complemented by fun and colourful art. A treat for your eyes (but you might get hungry while playing).
Egging On (Steam link)
Rage platformers are all the, uh, rage these days. So, step into the ultimate fragile package (and endless egg puns): an egg trying to escape. Roll, climb, and jump across demanding 3D maps with sensitive physics, climbing higher to find your freedom in Egging On. But don't fall too far—after all, you are an egg.
Possessions (Steam link)
Possessions is a lateral puzzle game about organising your stuff. But instead of dragging objects around, you must shift your gaze to different angles and find the right viewpoint where an object fits into the room. Explore different spaces and find a home for all your material belongings!
Dead as Disco (Steam link)
Sure, you can brawl. But can you dance? Dead As Disco combines melee combat with rhythm-game mechanics, whipping through groups of enemies while syncing attacks to a high-energy soundtrack. Play solo or with a friend, use custom songs, and make every blow count to the beat.
Had no idea Yooka-Laylee was getting a remaster! Fun!
I like the puzzle games here.