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December 24, 2025

Siliconera’s PC Game of the Year 2025

The PC platform has become a supportive environment for indie game developers, allowing innovative titles to thrive before expanding to other systems. Siliconera's PC Game of the Year selections showcase games that have succeeded due to the unique PC ecosystem. The awards reflect the opinions of the Siliconera team, with multiplatform games assessed based on the platform that received the most support. Hades II continues the legacy of its predecessor, showcasing the developers' commitment to quality during its Early Access phase, resulting in a seamless gameplay experience. Monster Train 2 expands on the original by introducing more factions, increasing strategic possibilities and providing fresh challenges for players. Blue Prince, the winner, offers engaging puzzles with clear solutions, making it accessible for players who may struggle with traditional exploration puzzle games.

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December 23, 2025

The best Minecraft Christmas ideas in 2025

This Christmas season, players can enhance their Minecraft experience with various festive ideas. Notable snowy seeds include 5613582850711657248 and 757067671151835873, which feature snow-capped peaks and charming villages, respectively. Players can gather snowballs for playful snowball fights and construct Christmas trees using giant spruce trees adorned with colorful wool and glowstones. Custom maps such as Winter Wonderland, Winter Puzzleland 2, and Parkour Wonderland offer different challenges and experiences for players. Texture packs like the Default-Style Christmas Pack and the Christmas Spirit Pack, along with the Minecraft Christmas Music Sound Pack, can add festive elements to the game. For server setup, options include local servers or using hosting services like Shockbyte for a hassle-free experience.

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October 31, 2025

If you’re a fan of Blue Prince and the Golden Idol games, this spooky detective mystery has arrived just in time for Halloween

The Seance of Blake Manor is a first-person puzzle game set in the late 19th century, where players act as a detective exploring a hotel filled with suspects and clues. The game features immersive exploration and a unique puzzle-solving mechanic that involves collecting verbs and nouns to construct sentences that articulate theories. Players interact with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets, and the design encourages critical thinking and a thoughtful approach to problem-solving.

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October 17, 2025

Seven years after release, my favorite detective game of all time just set a new Steam record out of nowhere

Return of the Obra Dinn has recently seen a resurgence in popularity, attributed to a 50% price reduction, its lowest price point in various regions. This marks the fourth sale of the year, attracting over 1,300 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing its peak player count from launch. The game, created by Lucas Pope, is noted for its unique 'ditherpunk' art style and intricate narrative, offering challenging and satisfying puzzles. It has received acclaim, with 96% of Steam reviewers rating it as one of the best PC games of all time. The current promotional price is .99 / £8.37, expiring on Thursday, October 23.

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September 26, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 25/09/2025

The Epic Games Store is offering two free titles from 4 PM BST on September 25, 2025, until 4 PM BST on October 2, 2025. The first title is "Eastern Exorcist," an action RPG developed by Wildfire Game, where players act as an exorcist battling demons in a 2D side-scrolling world. The second title is "Jorel’s Brother and The Most Important Game of the Galaxy," a point-and-click adventure developed by Double Dash Studios, featuring an eight-year-old boy navigating life in the shadow of his popular brother, inspired by the Brazilian animation "Jorel’s Brother."

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August 29, 2025

5 PC Games on Sale for Under $10 I Highly Recommend Playing Over Labor Day Weekend

As Labor Day weekend approaches, families are preparing for gatherings, while gamers see it as an opportunity for extended gaming sessions. The Humble Bundle Summer Sale is currently ongoing, offering a variety of discounted PC games. Recommended games priced under include: - Inscryption: A roguelike deck-building card game with psychological horror elements. - Hollow Knight: An acclaimed indie metroidvania game known for its dark charm and engaging gameplay. - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: A highly regarded RPG with rich storytelling and an expansive world, especially relevant with The Witcher 4 forthcoming. - Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling: A turn-based RPG reminiscent of Paper Mario, featuring a charming aesthetic and engaging gameplay. - Gris: A visually stunning platformer about grief and loss, noted for its artwork and narrative, available for .99. The Humble Bundle Summer Sale features many other titles, and there are also ongoing Labor Day sales for console games, including discounts on PS5 games at Amazon and the PlayStation Store, as well as Switch titles at Best Buy.

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July 27, 2025

Steam’s mechanical new puzzle game has taken over my brain

The author played the game "Kaizen: A Factory Story" during a 45-minute subway ride, which involves optimizing product assembly lines set in 1980s Japan. The gameplay includes solving puzzles to create items like binoculars and camcorders by connecting various components using gadgets and automating their functions. The author faced challenges in assembling a camcorder, particularly in integrating a tape deck, and found inspiration for a solution while walking to a bar. The game emphasizes the decline of handcrafted goods in mass production and celebrates the creativity of engineers behind the scenes.