This week in PC games: Marvel beat ’em ups, Nightdive shooter revivals and a festive selection of horror games

December’s Gaming Delights Await

As November gracefully exits, the gaming industry prepares for a vibrant December, a month ripe with excitement and innovation. Developers and enthusiasts alike are stepping out from their creative shelters, ready to embrace the festive spirit and the bounty of new releases. The air is thick with anticipation, as the gaming community gears up for a series of intriguing titles that promise to captivate players.

Among the noteworthy entries is Marvel Cosmic Invasion from Dotemu, a nostalgic beat ’em up that has garnered a chorus of enthusiastic recommendations from fans. It seems the gaming world has spoken, and this title deserves its moment in the spotlight.

Next, we have Wild Growth, a visually striking incremental strategy game where players assume the role of a healer for a Norse warband. While the incremental clicker genre may not appeal to everyone, the exploration of the healing profession adds a unique twist that could resonate with many.

  • Tingus Goose: A peculiar title featuring trees that sprout baby geese, this game has made quite an impression. Despite its unsettling premise, it has resurfaced in discussions, thanks to a recent recommendation.
  • Sleep Awake: A horror experience where sleep deprivation drives characters to madness, this title taps into the primal fear of losing rest, creating a chilling atmosphere that has caught the attention of horror aficionados.
  • Horses: This surreal farming fable from Santa Ragione delves into psychosexual themes, drawing inspiration from Surrealist cinema, and promises a thought-provoking experience.
  • Don’t Scream Together: A cooperative horror game that requires players to use their microphones, adding a layer of tension as they navigate through eerie environments while trying to avoid becoming prey.
  • Blood: Refreshed Supply: A revitalized version of the classic 1997 shooter, this game brings back demonic chaos with new scenarios and previously cut features, ensuring a nostalgic yet fresh experience for fans.
  • Routine: A long-awaited sci-fi horror adventure set on a derelict Moonbase, appealing to fans of atmospheric exploration games like Alien: Isolation.
  • Flotsam: This city-builder, likened to a simulation of Waterworld, officially leaves early access, inviting players to construct their floating communities in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Octopath Traveller 0: A prequel to the beloved RPG, this title incorporates elements from the free-to-play Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, promising to engage fans with its rich storytelling.
  • Agreeee: A humorous take on the often tedious process of agreeing to terms and conditions before diving into gameplay.

Additionally, players can look forward to new downloadable content for popular titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Total War: Warhammer III, Destiny 2, and Mechwarrior V. With the final events season of the year upon us, December is poised to unveil a treasure trove of gaming experiences. As the gaming community continues to evolve, the excitement for what lies ahead remains palpable. If there are any promising new games that have yet to be highlighted, the industry is eager to hear about them.

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This week in PC games: Marvel beat 'em ups, Nightdive shooter revivals and a festive selection of horror games