insects Archives

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

James’ most anticipated PC games for 2026

Control Resonant is a sequel where players control Dylan Faden in The Oldest House and New York City, featuring melee-focused combat and psychic abilities. Denshattack is an arcade-style train driving game with fast-paced action and whimsical scenarios. Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core introduces new dwarf classes and roguelike elements in a cooperative gameplay setting. Planet of Lana II expands on its predecessor with intricate puzzles and collaboration with an alien companion. Good Boy is a "Petroidvania" game where players control a wheeled robot exploring a planet, capturing insects to unlock areas. Highguard is a competitive FPS with a free-to-play model, focusing on engaging gameplay mechanics.

AppWizard

December 27, 2025

It was a good year for survival crafting sickos, and I’ll be playing some of these well into 2026

The author is actively involved in a community focused on survival crafting games, exploring various titles such as Dune: Awakening, Grounded 2, and Abiotic Factor. They have a nostalgic connection to Pax Dei, which features a grind-heavy, player-driven universe but faces challenges in player retention. Misery, currently in early access, offers a melancholic atmosphere with potential for future development. Recent updates to Rust, including a new jungle biome and blueprint system, have sparked renewed interest. Abiotic Factor, recognized as the Best Co-op Game of 2025, remains the author's favorite due to its charm and homage to the Half-Life series.

AppWizard

December 9, 2025

I love a weird dating sim, and the trailer for bug dating simulator CatchMaker might take the cake

CatchMaker is a dating simulator that combines bug-catching and matchmaking. Players capture insects and pair them to observe their interactions, similar to a first date. The game features a guidebook to track the bugs' preferences, such as shell hardness and number of eyes. There is currently no specific release date, but it is available for wishlisting on Steam, with hopes for a demo in the future.

AppWizard

December 6, 2025

Upcoming retro-inspired RPG channels Elder Scrolls and Dark Souls predecessor King’s Field with a demo you can try today

Queen's Domain is a modern-retro action RPG inspired by FromSoftware's King's Field, developed by the creators of Armored Core. The game features brutal combat and exploration in a PS1-inspired universe, where players seek a missing father on an isle with a stirring sleeping Queen. Players primarily use a wooden club against various foes, including insects and skeletons, while upgrading a Holy Sword for limited aerial maneuvering. A demo is available, offering an hour of gameplay that includes area exploration and a boss fight. The full game is expected to release in the first half of 2026.

AppWizard

October 10, 2025

Block of the Month: Dragon Egg

The Ender Dragon does not classify as a bird or a fish. It is hypothesized to align more closely with reptiles, supported by the existence of reptiles commonly referred to as "dragons," such as the bearded dragon and the komodo dragon. The scientific community recognizes a family of lizards known as Agamidae, which includes 582 species often called dragons. The Ender Dragon has not exhibited swimming behavior, further dismissing its classification as a fish.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

Walmart’s Bricktember sale has major Lego discounts — save on Star Wars, Disney, Minecraft, and more

Walmart has launched the Bricktember event, offering discounts of up to 50% on select Lego sets. The sale features various sets, with advertised discounts reaching up to 30%, and some items may have deeper reductions. Notable offerings include the Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box with 790 pieces, the Lego City Advent Calendar with 24 buildable miniatures for a festive experience, and the Lego Ideas The Insect Collection featuring three insects with 1,111 pieces. The Bricktember deals will last until October 2.

AppWizard

August 4, 2025

This week in PC Games: a new Mafia, a bustling Homeworld homage, a cosmic lighthouse and some strange jigsaws

In the first week of RPS Post-Graham, the office atmosphere is chaotic, with a resident Viking serpent named Horace and a demanding news hub called the Maw. The wifi network frequently changes its name to "Execute Order 66." The staff is engaging in morale-boosting activities, including reminiscing about video game intros. New PC games introduced this week include: - Texnoplazm: A gun-fu brawl-o-shooter set in an urban landscape with sorcerous technology. - Tall Trails: An exploratron featuring a golem with a rocket-powered boot. - Static Dread: A game where players manage a lighthouse during a cosmic apocalypse. - Era One: A real-time space strategy simulation for fans of Homeworld. - Mafia: The Old Country: A game set in pre-WWI Sicily with car chases and shoot-outs. - The Royal Writ: A card game roguelite inspired by Inscryption and Monster Train. - Wildwood Down: A point-and-click comedy mystery featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. - Artis Impact: A pixel-art RPG with a unique aesthetic. - The Lilliput Workshop: An automation game inspired by Brio toy train sets. - Cleanfall: A game featuring a mining robot in a world of insects and airships. Staff activities include James creating buzzwords for graphics cards, Ollie working on a guide to Life, Jeremy lost in literary thoughts, and Mark battling his neighbors, the Ice Giants.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

I’ve spent six hours exploring the Steam Summer Sale with our Games Editor, and these are the 10 best games on discount I’d recommend so far

The Steam Summer Sale is currently ongoing, offering discounts for a limited 14-day period. Notable titles include: - Grounded: Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, priced at .99 / £17.49, currently at a 50% discount. - Cult of the Lamb: Developed by Massive Monster, priced at .49 / £9.74, currently at its lowest price. - Disco Elysium - The Final Cut: Developed by ZA/UM, priced at .99 / £3.49, currently at a 90% discount. - Cyberpunk 2077: Developed by CD Projekt Red, priced at .99 / £17.49, now at a historical low. - Little Nightmares 2: Developed by Tarsier Studios, priced at .99 / £2.49, now at a historically low price. - Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy: Developed by Vicarious Visions, priced at .99 / £3.49. - Thank Goodness You're Here!: Developed by Coal Supper, priced at .99 / £10.39, with the largest reduction yet. - Borderlands 3: Developed by Gearbox Software, priced at .99 / £2.49. - Guardians of the Galaxy: Developed by Eidos-Montreal, priced at .99 / £5.04, now at a new low price. - Dead Space: Developed by EA Motive, priced at .99 / £9.99, now at a historic low. Honorable mentions include Control Ultimate Edition, Forza Horizon 5, Elden Ring, Blasphemous, REPO, Undertale, Resident Evil 4, Stardew Valley, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Helldivers 2.

AppWizard

June 1, 2025

I didn’t even know what roleplaying was until I experienced this bizarre ’90s B-game where you slowly turn into a bug

Entomorph: Plague of the Darkfall is a unique RPG released in 1995 by Cyberlore Studios, featuring players as Squire Warwick in a fantasy world filled with colossal insects. The game involves a transformation into one of these creatures and includes surreal challenges, such as resurrecting a shaman using mosquito blood. It is noted for its visceral combat and engaging narrative. The author, who discovered the game while exploring RPGs, found it memorable and influential in shaping their understanding of the genre. Entomorph is now available on modern platforms like GOG.