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This week in PC games: Marathon, Slay The Spire 2, a promising Disco-like RPG and a monastic garden mystery
AppWizard
March 2, 2026

This week in PC games: Marathon, Slay The Spire 2, a promising Disco-like RPG and a monastic garden mystery

This week features a variety of new PC game releases, including: - The Abbess' Garden: A life simulation game set in the 17th century where players restore a botanical sanctuary. - Sad God: A game where players navigate a shaft filled with threats to reach the surface before lava engulfs them. - The Legend of Khiimori: An open-world courier game set in 13th-century Mongolia, now in early access. - Esoteric Ebb: A single-player CRPG where players investigate an explosion at a teashop during an election. - Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered: A remaster of the classic title focusing on narrative and choice. - Humanica: A city-building game where players can edit the landscape of their prehistoric city. - Luxman Moonlit Market: A night market simulation game with a unique art style. - Scott Pilgrim EX: A side-scrolling brawler based on the Canadian comic book series. - Slay the Spire 2: The sequel to the roguelite deckbuilder, now in early access. - Card Cultivation: A game combining elements of Cultist Simulator with Chinese mythology. - Planet of Lana II: A puzzle-platformer where players save a cyborg world alongside a kid and their pet. - Age of Barbarians Chronicles: An action game with a sword-and-sorcery theme. - Here Comes The Swarm: An early access survival RTS where players fend off gigabeetles. - Marathon: Bungie's reboot of the classic FPS set in a rich lore universe. - Ratcheter DX: An adventure game challenging players to escape a sunken ice base. - Mr. Peregrino: A game set in the 19th century where players manage food supplies while escorting pilgrims. - Over The Top: WW1: A game where players experience the frontlines of World War I. - Aethus: A game where players investigate a lost science expedition on a desert world. - Post-Apocalyptic Technician: Players repair Stroggs as an underground technician. - Frog Abundance: An exploration game centered around frogs in various time periods. Team members at RPS express interest in different titles, with Ollie favoring Marathon, James interested in Planet of Lana, Mark leaning towards automotive adventures, and Julian considering writing about Slay the Spire 2.
You might think hidden object games aren't cool, but that's only because you haven't tried the Find My Frogs: Branches demo yet
AppWizard
February 26, 2026

You might think hidden object games aren’t cool, but that’s only because you haven’t tried the Find My Frogs: Branches demo yet

Find My Frogs is a hidden object game released in 2025, set in a hand-drawn woodland village featuring hundreds of frogs. Its sequel, Find My Frogs: Branches, enhances the original experience with detailed graphics, a mesmerizing ambient soundtrack, and a dynamic day/night cycle. The game includes soothing sound effects and some mature content, such as humorous depictions of frog anatomy. It aims to appeal to a broad demographic and is recommended for both fans of the genre and newcomers.
Hytale Feels Like Little More Than A Neat Minecraft Texture Pack
AppWizard
January 16, 2026

Hytale Feels Like Little More Than A Neat Minecraft Texture Pack

Hytale is an early access game that has been in development for a decade, facing a cancellation by Riot Games before its revival in November. The game features mechanics such as jumping two blocks high and a combat system that requires timing for attacks, which are similar to potential mods in Minecraft. Hytale includes familiar mobs like skeletons, spiders, zombies, and golems, alongside new creatures like goblins and Kweebecs, and a mysterious area known as the Void. Crafting in Hytale is more complex than in Minecraft, requiring multiple workstations, and workbenches can recognize adjacent chest contents. Despite its unique elements, Hytale often feels derivative of Minecraft, with similar sounds and inventory mechanics. Future updates, including an anticipated Adventure Mode, aim to introduce RPG-like storylines and quests. The game currently faces balancing issues but remains visually appealing, though it has not surpassed Minecraft's foundational elements.
There's a bug in Arc Raiders that's causing the sound to drop out for some players—here's how to fix it
AppWizard
November 8, 2025

There’s a bug in Arc Raiders that’s causing the sound to drop out for some players—here’s how to fix it

Engaging with Arc Raiders has been a delightful experience, surpassing initial expectations. The game features a serene environment populated by robots, which has captivated the player despite initial apprehensions about skills in PvP shooters. However, there are significant audio issues, with persistent sound hiccups that disrupt gameplay, particularly problematic for a game that relies on audio cues. A potential solution suggested by the gaming community is to try playing the game on Steam to restore the immersive sound experience.
You'll need to be careful moving around the forests of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, as its trees will help players identify potential threats: 'It can be very hard to understand where you're dying from'
AppWizard
October 11, 2025

You’ll need to be careful moving around the forests of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, as its trees will help players identify potential threats: ‘It can be very hard to understand where you’re dying from’

Realism is a key focus for the upcoming release of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, presenting challenges similar to those faced by soldiers during the Vietnam War. The game's dense jungle environment significantly affects visibility, making it difficult for players to identify threats. The development team is committed to authenticity, with attention to detail in both visuals and sound, including historically accurate ambient noises. The transition from World War II to Vietnam is expected to influence gameplay dynamics, potentially enhancing the combat experience and distinguishing it from previous iterations of the game.
Epic Games is giving away two fun PC games for free! Have you picked them up yet?
AppWizard
August 24, 2025

Epic Games is giving away two fun PC games for free! Have you picked them up yet?

The Epic Games Store is offering free PC games this week, including Kamaeru and Strange Horticulture, with the giveaway ending next Thursday at 16:59 PM. Kamaeru is a game focused on protecting wetlands and frogs, featuring hand-painted graphics and a calming atmosphere. Strange Horticulture is a logic adventure game set in a mysterious town, where players manage a flower shop with magical plants, requiring careful exploration and decision-making.
Chill Out With $33 Savings on Free PC Games This Week
AppWizard
August 23, 2025

Chill Out With $33 Savings on Free PC Games This Week

The Epic Games Store offers free games weekly, with this week's titles being "Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge" and "Strange Horticulture." "Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge" allows players to collect over 500 unique frogs and create a sanctuary for them. "Strange Horticulture" is a plant and herb cultivation game where players interact with witches and cultists, affecting the narrative through their choices. It has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Next week, the free games will include "Machinarium," an adventure game focused on rescuing a kidnapped girlfriend with point-and-click mechanics and acclaimed hand-drawn graphics. Additionally, "Make Way" is a competitive racing game that allows players to build their own tracks and supports multiplatform play, although it is not yet available on the Epic Games Store.
Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 21/08/2025
AppWizard
August 22, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 21/08/2025

The Epic Games Store is offering two free titles from 4 PM BST on August 21, 2025, until 4 PM BST on August 28, 2025: Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge and Strange Horticulture. Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge, published by Armor Games Studios and developed by Humble Reeds, is a cozy frog-collecting game where players create a sanctuary for frogs and rejuvenate wetlands' biodiversity through activities like photographing frogs and personalizing habitats. Strange Horticulture, published by Iceberg Interactive, is an occult puzzle adventure where players act as a plant shop owner, discovering and identifying plants while interacting with various characters and uncovering the narrative of Undermere.
This week in PC games: Hobbits, gigahorses, internet fixers, ninjas, hellships, junkbots and window cleaners
AppWizard
July 28, 2025

This week in PC games: Hobbits, gigahorses, internet fixers, ninjas, hellships, junkbots and window cleaners

Graham is departing from RPS, marking a significant transition for the publication. New PC gaming releases this week include: - Fumes: A Mad Max-inspired open-world vehicular combat game. - Primal Planet: A side-scrolling metroidvania adventure featuring primordial humans. - Grounded 2: A sequel where tiny protagonists build homes and engage in turf wars. - Tales of the Shire: A game where players craft homes and impress neighbors with cooking. - Day Of The Shell: A turn-based tactical game set in a flooded world. - Sky The Scraper: A quirky window-cleaning simulator with life simulation elements. - Morgan: Metal Detective: A treasure-hunting game on a Cornish island. - Gold Gold Adventure Gold: A colony-building game with dungeon-diving heroes. - Tower Networking Inc: A management simulation for internet services in a tower. - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: A pixel-art reinterpretation of the classic series. - Mashina: A mining narrative set in a junkyard. - Hell Galaxy: An open-world space shooter with body horror elements. - Heartworm: A survival horror homage to 90's classics. - Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz: A curious addition. - Ikarus Parkour: A 3D tower-climbing game in vibrant environments. The RPS team is engaged in various personal projects, including interviews and other pursuits.
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