Overwatch 2 gets a Deadlock style twist in its new Stadium game mode
When Blizzard teased that big changes were coming to Overwatch 2, I (along with many others in the FPS community) naively assumed it would be completely ditching 5v5 and trudging…
Balatro style mahjong roguelike Aotenjo smoothes difficulty curve in new update
After the huge success of Balatro in 2024, we’ve seen several other adaptations of popular games into a similar roguelike format. One that speaks to my particular sensibilities is Aotenjo:…
Amazing XCOM style strategy game from Manor Lords label is now better than ever
There are two camps when it comes to XCOM: those who prefer the modern games from Firaxis, and those who long for the '90s charm of the original X-COM releases…
Underrated Civ style 4X game Humankind is free to keep for a limited time
By and large, mankind has had a troubled history. We tend to run headlong into catastrophe, occasionally only surviving by the skin of our teeth. Correcting such flaws is an…
Free Darkest Dungeon 2 update adds epic, strategy game style Kingdoms mode
With team composition, relationships, and upgrades to juggle, as well as its challenging turn-based combat, Darkest Dungeon 2 is already one of the most strategic roguelikes around. But its new…
Command and Conquer style RTS Broken Arrow has hit 800,000 wishlists already
The two classic Command and Conquer games - Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert - are still, to this day, my favorites in the entire RTS genre. But there are levels…
Terraria style sandbox game Blastronaut adds new biome and mystery black holes
Blowing things up is one of the most fun parts of Terraria, and sandbox games in general, so solo indie developer ‘Perfoon’ decided to make it the core of the…
Free Payday style FPS One Armed Robber adds seven new weapons
Payday 3 has come a long way since launch, but it’s yet to rival the highs of its predecessor. In the meantime, however, another free-to-play heist FPS is making a…
The highly-rated Quake style spinoff of Postal is now 70% off on Steam
From top-down, to first-person, to third-person, and back again, Postal is a shooter series that’s been through many gameplay guises, but a few things remain constant - lunacy, violence, and…
Shacknews Art Style of 2024 – Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio's vibrant colors and unique designs delivered 2024's best art style.