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AppWizard

December 6, 2025

PC gaming’s best inventory system is hidden in this obscure post-apocalyptic roguelike from the dawn of the survival craze

Neo Scavenger is a roguelike survival game released in 2014, set in a post-apocalyptic Michigan. Players awaken in an abandoned research facility and must navigate a hex-based landscape while uncovering their character's identity. The game features a unique grid-based inventory system that reflects real-world physics, starting players with no inventory and emphasizing the urgency of scavenging. Items like clothing and plastic bags provide storage and enhance realism, allowing for creative uses of everyday objects. Players can encounter larger inventory solutions and utilize a crafting system for tools and shelters. The game presents challenges such as hunger, thirst, and hostile factions, requiring players to make critical decisions for survival. The narrative explores moral ambiguity as players may pursue other survivors for resources.

AppWizard

November 19, 2025

Rust’s ‘Pivot or Die’ update was meant to shake up the meta, but it’s a nightmare for solo survivors that leaves me no choice but to die

Facepunch has released an update for Rust, urging players to adapt to significant changes in the game's progression system, particularly affecting solo players and smaller groups. The update introduced a "soft progression gate" to encourage early confrontations and reduce clan dominance. Changes include the addition of Basic and Advanced Blueprint Fragments to workbench recipes, making resource accumulation more challenging and incentivizing combat. New loot refresh times at monuments have led to players camping these locations, causing further scarcity of resources. The November update adjusted puzzle timers to prevent pausing due to player proximity and introduced lethal radiation before loot resets. This has made it harder for solo players and small groups to compete, as they remain limited to lower-tier workbenches while larger clans advance more rapidly. The gameplay has shifted towards a more combat-focused experience, resembling a battle royale format, which some players find less appealing. Unofficial servers may provide a more balanced experience.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Steam’s biggest survival game warns players must “pivot or die” as transformative new update unleashes an extreme wipe

Facepunch Studios released the November Rust update, emphasizing a "Pivot or die" approach. The update revamps the progression system by introducing a comprehensive wipe of all blueprints and reducing the costs for tech tree and research unlocks: Common from 20 to 15, Uncommon from 75 to 30, Rare from 125 to 60, and Very Rare from 500 to 120. Scrap crafting costs have been removed from workbenches. The update also introduces new features such as powered Storage Adaptors, a Mini Fridge with 18 slots, expanded CCTV integration, and the return of monument puzzles. Adjustments have been made to helicopters, including the inability to repair in-flight and restrictions on using healing foods while piloting. The painting menu has been revamped, and off-ground foliage now reacts to moving objects. Regular blueprint wipes may be considered based on player feedback.

AppWizard

November 1, 2025

If you’re tired of Total War, 18th-Century strategy game Master of Command feels like a breath of fresh air

Master of Command is a grand strategy game set during the Seven Years' War, emphasizing resource management and the importance of individual soldiers. It features over 150 historically inspired units and requires players to analyze terrain and deploy formations strategically. Players must establish settlements and ensure their troops are well-fed and equipped, with the potential for troops to gain ranks and promotions. Customization options allow players to personalize their army's appearance. The game includes improvements such as enhanced battle AI and adjustments to artillery accuracy. Master of Command is available on Steam for .99, with a 10% launch discount until November 3, reducing the price to .49.

AppWizard

September 19, 2025

Dying Light The Beast map and all points of interest

The Dying Light: The Beast map features various points of interest (POIs) that provide players with rewards. The POIs include: Safe Zones: - Abandoned House - Break Knuckles (rare blueprint) - Highway Bus Refuge - The Rust (rare blueprint) - Old Hideout - Workout (rare blueprint) - Power Plant - Lightning (common shaft mod) - Library Tower - Extinguisher (rare blueprint) - Groundskeeper's House - Slashers (rare blueprint) - Inn - Spark (common mod craftplan) - Monastery - Hunting Bow (rare blueprint) Safe Spots: - Farms Tower - Fire Bolts (rare blueprint) - Village Tower - Merc Shooting Arm Guard (epic bracers) - Gas Station Voltage Pole - Shock Arrows (rare blueprint) - Cargo Station Tower - Bleeding Knife (common blueprint) - Village Voltage Pole - Shock Knife (common blueprint) - Chimneys Tower - Parkour Trophy (epic charm), Merc Combat Pants (epic joggers) - River Tower - Exploding Knife (common blueprint) - Camping Tower - Fire Arrows (rare blueprint) - Recreation Island Tower - Merc Fingerless Gloves (epic gloves) - Mountain Shelter Tower - Merc Shooting Headset (epic headwear) - Asylum Island Tower - Shock Bolts (rare blueprint) - Highway Tower - Merc Boots (epic sneakers) - Fisherman Island Tower - Merc Long Sleeve Shirt (epic chestpiece) Substations: - Residential Relay - Flame (common tip mod) - Mountain Relay - Bleeding Mine (common blueprint) - Railway Station Relay - Mine (common blueprint) - Factory Relay - Slaughter (common shaft mod), Inhibitor (epic charm) - Museum Relay - Acid (common tip mod) - Touristic Relay - Fling (common tip mod) Safe Spots and Safe Zones provide refuge and opportunities for rest and loot, while Substations are essential for electrifying the town and offer valuable rewards.

AppWizard

September 1, 2025

This 3D Printed Minecraft Compass Points Wherever You Want

The Minecraft compass has been transformed into a functional 3D-printed navigation device that directs users to any location on Earth. Unlike traditional compasses that point north, this device uses a microcontroller and GPS module to calculate the bearing to a programmed destination, with a motor rotating the needle to point toward the coordinates. Users can input longitude and latitude for various locations, making it a personalized navigation tool suitable for hikers and travelers. The project addresses challenges like power management and GPS accuracy, and the design is open source, allowing others to create or modify their versions.

AppWizard

August 30, 2025

Here We Go is the non-Google map app I didn’t know I needed

Nathan Drescher reassessed his reliance on major tech companies, particularly Google, due to concerns about ads and clutter in Google Maps. He discovered Here We Go, a European navigation app that offers a streamlined experience without requiring a Google account. After testing the app on his RedMagic 10 Pro during commutes and a camping trip, he found its user-friendly interface and clear turn-by-turn guidance effective, though it struggled with lane guidance in certain areas. Drescher used Here We Go for walking, public transit, and traffic management. The app provided accurate walking routes and rerouted him effectively, while the transit feature was inconsistent due to Ottawa's unreliable public transport. Here We Go accurately reflected traffic congestion but did not offer alternative routes. It provided reliable information on businesses and landmarks, though it lacked some newer establishments. The app had shortcomings, including robotic voice directions and occasional lag in loading directions. In rural areas, the map's detail was sparse compared to Google Maps. Ultimately, Here We Go met his needs for a privacy-conscious navigation solution in urban settings, but he preferred Google Maps for rural navigation due to its comprehensive coverage.

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

Finally, this Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 camping mod means I’ll never have to scour Bohemia for a place to sleep again

Players in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 face challenges finding beds for sleep, often encountering occupied camps or costly inn beds. A new mod by djb allows players to create their own camps anywhere in the game, enhancing the roleplaying experience. This mod integrates tents and campfires with the terrain and involves 1,500 lines of code. Players can set up camps without restrictions and have access to three tiers of camping equipment. The mod is designed for immersion and offers healing benefits from resting in camp beds, while also appealing to players who enjoy wilderness exploration.