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AppWizard

January 14, 2026

Forget Hades 2, this underloved punk roguelike I adore is less than $1 for a short time only

Reignbreaker is a roguelike game where players embody Clef, a rebel aiming to overthrow an oppressive Kingdom in a medieval punk world. The gameplay features isometric combat similar to Hades, with high-octane action and unique mechanics such as motorized javelins and traps. Players earn rewards to enhance abilities as they progress through trials. The game is currently available in the Killer Bundle from Fanatical, starting at .75 for five games, making it a cost-effective option compared to Steam sales. The bundle includes various titles, such as Chernobylite: Premium Edition and Postal: Brain Damaged.

BetaBeacon

January 2, 2026

Best Mobile Games for 2026

- Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption was released on mobile in 2025, including the original story campaign and Undead Nightmare expansion, priced at .99 or available through a Netflix subscription. - Subnautica also transitioned to mobile, offering a survival adventure set on an alien oceanic planet, optimized for touch controls and supporting controllers, priced at .99. - Persona 5: The Phantom X delivered a mobile-specific RPG experience with gacha mechanics and turn-based combat, maintaining ties to the original Persona 5 storyline, and offering free-to-play mechanics. - Where Winds Meet is an open-world wuxia title on mobile with demanding hardware requirements, featuring cross-progression support and light monetization. - DREDGE brought its Eldritch fishing simulation to mobile, included in Google Play Pass for subscribers, priced at .99. - Cassette Beasts is a premium turn-based RPG inspired by Pokémon on mobile, offering cassette monster collection and combat, priced at .99. - Destiny: Rising brought the FPS MMO experience to mobile for free, with typical NetEase monetization strategies. - Enter the Gungeon and Exit the Gungeon were released on mobile simultaneously, offering bullet hell and platforming gameplay with touchscreen and controller support. - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown combined platforming and Metroidvania elements in a 2.5D action-adventure on mobile, offering offline play and full controller support.

AppWizard

December 25, 2025

From sprawling open-world RPGs to ingenious roguelikes, here are the ten best PC games of 2025

In 2025, indie and double-A titles gained prominence in the gaming landscape, overshadowing high-budget blockbusters. Notable games included Clair Obscur, Dispatch, Blue Prince, and Schedule 1. PCGamesN's top ten PC games of 2025 are as follows: 10. Hades 2 - Early access game with extensive content, new bosses, and an expanded narrative. 9. Split Fiction - Co-op game emphasizing friendship and sisterhood with vibrant visuals and clever puzzles. 8. Arc Raiders - Unique extraction shooter with a community-focused gameplay experience. 7. Routine - Single-player survival horror set on a deserted moon station, offering a concise and chilling experience. 6. Battlefield 6 - Multiplayer-focused game known for dynamic gameplay and large-scale battles. 5. Dispatch - Episodic narrative game featuring character-driven storytelling and humor. 4. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - Open-world game set in 15th-century Bohemia with a focus on realism and exploration. 3. Hollow Knight Silksong - Sequel with refined gameplay and a beautifully crafted world. 2. Blue Prince - Roguelike puzzle game that encourages exploration and problem-solving. 1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Game of the Year with a profound narrative, innovative combat system, and artistic presentation.

AppWizard

December 25, 2025

Twisted Voxel Presents Best Of 2025 PC Games

The team at Twisted Voxel has highlighted five remarkable PC titles of 2025: 5. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake - A remake of a classic RPG that enhances visuals and mechanics while maintaining the original's narrative depth. 4. Hades II - A sequel that builds on its predecessor with new combat styles and a darker narrative, featuring the character Melinoe. 3. Silent Hill f - Set in 1960s Japan, this installment evolves the franchise with a focus on psychological trauma and environmental storytelling, along with a modernized combat system. 2. Split Fiction - A cooperative game that features imaginative realms and inventive puzzles, emphasizing teamwork and heartfelt storytelling. 1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - The top game of 2025, known for its painterly art style, intricate worldbuilding, and a dynamic turn-based combat system, exploring themes of mortality and purpose.

AppWizard

December 21, 2025

Grab these ten great Steam Deck games for incredibly low prices during the Steam Winter Sale

The Steam Winter Sale offers discounts up to 90% on various games, particularly appealing to Steam Deck users. - Hollow Knight is discounted by 50%, priced at .99 / £6.39, while Hollow Knight: Silksong is available for .99 / £13.40 after a 20% discount. - Blue Prince is priced at .79 / £16.49, down from .99. - Baldur's Gate 3 is available for .99, reflecting a 25% discount from its usual price of .99. - Stardew Valley is priced at .99 / £6.59, a 40% reduction from .99. - Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is available for .24 / £7.49, down from .99, a 75% discount. - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now .99 / £21.99, down from .99, reflecting a 60% discount. - Slay the Spire is available for .49 / £1.99, thanks to a 90% discount. - Dave the Diver is priced at .99 / £9.34, a 45% discount from .99. - Hades 2 is available for .74 / £18.74 after a 25% discount. - Subnautica is priced at .49 / £6.49, down from .99, reflecting a 75% discount. - Dispatch is available for .99, a 10% discount from its original price of .99.

AppWizard

December 20, 2025

History’s most famous wizard is joining the dark fantasy roguelike I can’t put down, so I guess I’m not stopping yet

Merlin will be introduced as the first paid character in the upcoming Ravenswatch DLC, scheduled for release in January 2026, priced at .99. A free update will accompany this DLC, focusing on balancing magical objects and introducing five new magical items. Merlin can choose from nine spells across nature, arcane, and sacred light categories, making him the most adaptable character in the game. The base game is currently available at a 50% discount during the Steam Winter Sale.

BetaBeacon

December 11, 2025

The Best New Roguelikes and Roguelites

- Dog Witch is a quirky deckbuilder game that the reviewer unexpectedly enjoyed and considers one of their favorites of 2025.

AppWizard

December 7, 2025

Catch up on the GOTY conversation with these Game Awards nominees on Xbox Game Pass

The Golden Joystick Awards have concluded, and discussions about Game of the Year are increasing as The Game Awards approach. Xbox Game Pass provides access to many acclaimed games from the year. The latest installment of Ninja Gaiden, featuring the character Yakumo, continues the series' tradition of precision gameplay and intense battles. Hades, a nominee for Game of the Year in 2020 and winner of multiple awards, allows players to control Zagreus as he attempts to escape the underworld, encountering gods and engaging in combat. Hades is recognized for its unique gameplay loop and character development, and its sequel, Hades 2, has also received several nominations.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

Get 23 Steam Deck-Ready PC Games With This Fanatical Deal

Fanatical's Bundlefestive 2025 event runs from December 1 to December 5, 2025, offering savings on PC games with new bundles launched daily. The event features the Killer Bundle Winter 2025 Edition, which is Fanatical's 1,500th PC game bundle deal, and the Build Your Own Play on the Go Bundlefestive Edition. The Build Your Own Play on the Go Bundle includes 23 games optimized for Steam Deck, such as Tyrant's Realm and Wolfenstein: The New Order. The pricing starts at for three games, decreasing with more selections. The Killer Bundle offers a variety of genres, starting at .75 for five games, with further discounts for larger selections.

AppWizard

December 1, 2025

We’ve been waiting for Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake for four years, and now it might be round the corner

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was initially announced in 2020 with a release date set for January 2021. The project has since moved from Ubisoft Mumbai to Ubisoft Montreal and faced significant development challenges. Industry insider Tom Henderson has indicated that the game may be released on January 16, 2026. The remake has generated excitement among fans, although enthusiasm has waned due to development hurdles.