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AppWizard

December 1, 2025

New Manor Lords update leaves players “seriously impressed” as beloved city builder drops to lowest-ever price on Steam

Manor Lords, developed by Grzegorz Styczeń under the name Slavic Magic, has released a major update, version 0.8.046, which includes over 350 fixes and numerous quality-of-life enhancements. Key changes involve resource management, with players able to protect specific resource areas and a new maintenance system based on a durability counter. Additionally, worker behavior has been refined, and the update includes balance changes, AI improvements, and nearly 150 bug fixes. The game is currently priced at .99 / £22.74, its lowest price to date.

AppWizard

December 1, 2025

The Seance of Blake Manor is a folk horror detective game, but I’ve been too busy digging through my fellow hotel guests’ drawers to solve its supernatural mystery

An investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Evelyn Deane from Blake Manor in Ireland is underway. Evelyn's absence suggests deeper secrets within the estate. Blake Manor, now a hotel, hosts a seance on All Hallow's Eve, attracting spiritualists and skeptics. The investigation involves a mystery menu to navigate clues and interactions with guests. The narrator discovers letters in the widow's chambers that hint at connections to Evelyn. As the investigation unfolds, the narrator is distracted by conversations and ultimately misses the opportunity to confront the widow. The evening culminates in a tragic incident involving the narrator's investigator, Declan Ward, who is engulfed by green flames. A demo of the mystery experience is available on Steam.

BetaBeacon

November 16, 2025

Top 20 Offline Android Games in 2025: Best RPG, Action, Puzzle Titles and More

Dead Cells is a high-speed roguelike action-platformer available on Android as a premium game currently priced at Rs. 413.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

Dead by Daylight’s 2v8 mode is back, and it’s accompanied by two of my favorite killers

Brian 'Limmy' Limond creates content focused on video games, particularly indie games, and is known for his absurd humor and dry sarcasm. He engages with games like Dead by Daylight (DBD) and The Séance of Blake Manor. The 2v8 mode in Dead by Daylight allows for double the number of killers and survivors in expansive maps and has gained popularity over the past year. The upcoming 'Konami Takeover' event will introduce characters like Dracula and Pyramid Head, as well as new survivor characters Cheryl Mason and Trevor Belmont, available for free during the event. The event will also feature themed outfits for Konami's characters. The Konami takeover event is scheduled to launch on Thursday, November 6, at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST / 7 pm BST / 8 pm CEST.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

The Séance of Blake Manor review

The Seance of Blake Manor is a mystery game set to release on October 27, 2025, priced at £17. Developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Raw Fury, the game involves investigating the disappearance of Evelyn Deane within Blake Manor, where players interact with over 20 characters, each with unique backstories. Gameplay includes listening at doors, using stolen keys, and piecing together clues from various sources. The narrative features themes of blackmail, revenge, and addiction, with a user-friendly interface that aids in investigation. The art direction employs flat colors and bold outlines, creating an unsettling atmosphere enhanced by supernatural elements. The game offers an 18-hour experience with multiple endings, encouraging replayability and exploration.

AppWizard

October 31, 2025

Grab a free Steam key for Brotato and the beloved roguelike’s must-play DLC

Brotato is a top-down auto-shooter roguelike where players control a sentient potato wielding up to six weapons to battle various alien enemies. The game features automated attacks and requires strategic loadout management. The recently released Abyssal Terrors DLC introduces new aquatic-themed enemies, 16 additional weapons, and new character variants. Brotato has a 96% user score on Steam and encourages replayability through higher difficulties and character experimentation. A giveaway for the base game and DLC is being held, closing on November 7 at 5am PT / 8am ET / 1pm GMT.

AppWizard

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.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

8 years later, Manor Lords publisher reveals its surprise sequel to one of the most brutal horror games ever

The narrator recalls a childhood memory of playing the horror game F.E.A.R with their cousin at age 18, which left a lasting impact on them. They describe a specific moment involving a jumpscare from the character Alma that caused them to panic and flee. As an adult, the narrator's partner is playing Darkwood, prompting the narrator to relive their past trauma. Darkwood 2 is being developed by Ice-Pick Lodge, with Acid Wizard consulting, and is designed as a hardcore survival game set in the marshlands of the former Aral Sea. The game features a top-down perspective, resource management, and player-driven narrative choices. It will be available on PC and Game Pass, but currently lacks a release date.

AppWizard

October 27, 2025

This week in PC games: Outer Worlds 2, Arc Raiders, occult detectives and some chunky strategy games

James has returned from his travels in India, having enjoyed a holiday rather than focusing on the Indian game development scene. Noteworthy PC game releases include: - Terra Firma 2: A sandbox god simulation. - The Séance of Blake Manor: A first-person supernatural detective mystery set in 1897 Ireland. - Master of Command: A historical strategy game set during the Seven Years' War. - Simon the Sorcerer Origins: A prequel to the 1993 point-and-click adventure game. - Death By Scrolling: An RPG promising endless upward mobility. - Wreckreation: A game featuring 400 square kilometers of landscapes for vehicular chaos. - Silly Polly Beast: A third-person survival horror game with a skateboarding orphan. - As Long As You're Here: A semi-autobiographical experience about a woman with Alzheimer's disease. - DSS 2: War Industry: A medieval wargame simulating real-time activities of workers and soldiers. - Dark Moon: A real-time survival strategy game with a mecha-base. - The Outer Worlds 2: A sequel focusing on leveling up companions and corporate satire. - Orbyss: A game navigating a metal labyrinth filled with logic puzzles. - Resonance Solstice: A blend of train simulations, trading mechanics, and deckbuilder combat. - Majogami: A hack-and-slash platformer in a paper-crafted world. - Arc Raiders: An extraction shooter from the creators of The Finals. The Treehouse team is engaged in various projects, with James preparing for another press trip, Mark discussing Hong Kong dollars, Ollie finalizing Silksong guides, Jeremy working on The Outer Worlds 2, and Callum exploring Umamusume: Pretty Derby.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

After three years in early access, this medieval city builder’s 1.0 launch is tearing me away from Manor Lords

Farthest Frontier 1.0 has launched, developed by Crate Entertainment, known for Grim Dawn. After three years in early access, it is now a fully realized city-building game on PC, inspired by titles like Banished and featuring a farming system comparable to Stardew Valley. The game allows players to engage in foraging, farming, fishing, and hunting with detailed simulation mechanics, including unique crop requirements and soil management. Townsfolk perform various jobs, and infrastructure is vital for settlement efficiency. Each game features randomly generated maps with different biomes, requiring players to adapt and trade for resources. Players must manage disease risks and maintain clean water supplies. The game offers customization options, including difficulty settings and the ability to adjust threats from bandits. Farthest Frontier 1.0 is available on Steam for .99 / £29.50.