Author: Obsidian

DoubleMoose Games and The Arcade Crew’s Abyssus takes the roguelite FPS formula into uncharted waters—literally—blending tight, fast-paced gunplay with a richly atmospheric “brinepunk” world. Whether you’re diving solo or with up to three other Brinehunters, the game delivers a mix of intense combat, customization, and co-op synergy that’s both immediately engaging and deceptively deep. Dive or Die Set in a world where “brine” is the lifeblood of both civilization and weaponry, Abyssus casts you as a daring explorer tasked with claiming a massive brine deposit beneath the ruins of an ancient sunken kingdom. But the mission quickly shifts from resource…

If you’ve ever wondered what it might feel like to be the unwilling star of a true-crime podcast, SLACKJAW puts you uncomfortably close to that reality. Developed entirely by a single creator at Nostromo Interactive, this first-person, escape-room-style horror game takes the harrowing premise of surviving a deranged serial killer and condenses it into a tense, one-hour experience that will leave you holding your breath until the credits roll. The game is inspired by the hit 2024 true-crime podcast My Escape from the Slackjaw Killer, which featured the only known survivor’s chilling account. Using testimony, crime scene photographs, and FBI…

From the mind of Isaac Childres, the creator of Gloomhaven, comes Frosthaven – a massive, tactical RPG brought from the tabletop to your screen by Snapshot Games. It’s not just another board game port; it’s an ambitious expansion and evolution, setting the bar for digital adaptations. Still in early access, Frosthaven already showcases a depth of content, tactical nuance, and visual polish that promises to make it a staple in strategy gamers’ libraries. From Tabletop to Digital: A Smart Evolution Let’s get one thing out of the way: Frosthaven is complex. This is not a pick-up-and-play casual adventure. It carries…

What if the afterlife were a hospital? Not heaven. Not hell. Just white corridors, sterile silence, and a strange sense of calm. Return to Ash, the newest visual novel from Serenity Forge, starts with that simple but eerie question—and spins it into a delicate story about loneliness, regret, and the aching hope for one more chance. This short but potent narrative experience blends light decision-making, emotional storytelling, and minimalist art into a tidy 2-4 hour package. It may not be groundbreaking in terms of mechanics, but its execution is quietly profound. For fans of reflective visual novels like Spiritfarer or…

Few indie titles have managed to so effortlessly channel the spirit of 90s horror while evolving the formula for modern players quite like Heartworm. Developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, this pixelated psychological thriller dives headfirst into nostalgia, wrapping it in sorrow, memory, and the quiet tension that defined a golden age of survival horror. It doesn’t just mimic the past—it refines it. A Personal Descent Into Grief At the heart of Heartworm is Sam, a grieving protagonist searching for answers after the death of her grandfather. Her journey begins online, stumbling across a mysterious forum promising contact…

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to destroy my keyboard and my friendships at the same time,” then Paddle Paddle Paddle might be the perfect game for you. Developed solo by Mateo Covic under the Zoroarts banner and published by Assemble Entertainment, this chaotic, physics-based co-op platformer officially launched on July 25, 2025. What began as a silly idea in the shower quickly evolved into one of the most frustratingly fun indie games of the year. A Simple, Sadistic Premise The premise is simple: you’re in a rubber paddleboat, surrounded by lava, and your job is to paddle through one…