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The Eternal Cylinder is a deep narrative-focused game that pushes the creativity of game design to its limits. You play as a species known as the Trebhum, which have an ability to rapidly evolve by consuming certain items. You must explore the strange foreign world and find a way to stop the Eternal Cylinder from destroying everything.
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Rain World is a grim industrial wasteland game where you take on the role of a vulnerable Slugcat, torn away from their family after a huge flood. Your mission is to reunite with your family while also surviving and navigating around the dangerous creatures in this world.
What we like:
Challenging platforming gameplay
Unique predator-prey relationships
Great music and sound design
Huge map with interconnecting levels and hidden areas
Creative use of hibernation chambers as save checkpoints
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Endling puts you in the role of the last fox on Earth. Driven from her forest home by a devastating fire (started by humans), our poor vulpine heroine is forced to find a makeshift den in which to deliver her pups, while simultaneously trying to track down her kidnapped baby. As each night falls, you'll need to venture forth from your makeshift den and forage or hunt for food, while also protecting your brood from trappers and other opportunistic humans.
What we like:
Heart-wrenching story
Stunning visuals
Powerful soundtrack
Adorable fox pups that grow and learn skills as they explore with you
Tough decisions between food or rescuing pup
What could be improved:
Can feel like stuck in a rut without making much progress
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No Man's Sky is a massive universe-sim sandbox experience that lets you explore an infinite number of planets with unique lifeforms and environments. Upgrade your ship and suit for survival and choose your own path - whether you want to be a trader, fighter, or explorer. The game offers great graphics and good VR support with the ability to play with friends and share your discoveries.
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Survive the uncharted Amazonian rainforest in Green Hell, a gripping psychological thriller. With realistic survival mechanics, you'll build shelters, craft weapons, and hunt for food. The immersive gameplay and beautiful visuals will keep you on your toes, as you unravel the truth in this unique and unforgettable experience.
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
Pathologic is an incredibly interesting game that dares to do things and go places most games, and media in general, are afraid to even mention. You can take on the role of one of three souls; the Bachelor, the Haruspex, or the Changeling. As you explore the town-on-Gorkhon you will have to manage various meters such as health, hunger, exhaustion and immunity/infection levels. You will also have to make difficult decisions about who or what you should prioritize when time is limited.
What we like:
Unique storytelling mechanics with heavy philosophical concepts
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Uncover dark secrets in Chernobylite Enhanced Edition, a survival horror RPG set in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. As Igor, you'll search for your lost fiancee while battling supernatural foes and enduring a harsh environment. Your decisions shape the engrossing story. With stunning visuals, intelligent AI opponents, and non-linear storytelling, can you survive the chilling truth?
What we like:
Original content with strong worldbuilding
Gorgeous environments with immersive atmosphere
Engrossing story with compelling characters
Variety of missions and intelligent AI opponents
Impressive implementation of non-linear storytelling
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Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer.