Author: Zachary Holmes

Game: Virtue and a Sledgehammer Developers: Deconstructeam · Selkie Harbour Publisher: Devolver Digital Genre: Narrative Exploration / Action Released: October 27, 2026 Price: $14.99 Length: About 2–4 hours Platform: PC (Steam) · Steam Deck Verified Content note: This is a heavy game. The developers warn that it features violence and swearing, and that some characters are racist and homophobic, though the game never endorses it. Its themes include death, euthanasia, suicide, self-harm, bullying, misogyny, abusive relationships and physical punishment. The developers themselves call it possibly their harshest game yet. 🔨 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. It’s still…

Game: Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy Developer: Stormind Games Publishers: Stormind Games · Soft Source (Asia) Genre: Third-Person Survival Horror Released: October 27, 2026 Price: $29.99 Platform: PC (Steam) · Steam Deck Verified Content note: Red Nun’s Legacy is a mature horror game. The developers list blood and gore, intense violence, sexual themes, drug references, tobacco use and strong language, and at least one player found the story far darker than they expected. 🕯️ How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. It’s still very new, so we’ve also noted what early players are saying where it helps. This review is…

Game: REKA Developer: Emberstorm Entertainment Publishers: Fireshine Games · Shochiku Genre: Cozy Witchy Adventure / Building Early Access: September 12, 2024 1.0 Release: October 26, 2026 Price: $19.99 · $12.99 until November 7 Platform: PC (Steam) · Steam Deck Verified 🧹 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. We first recommended REKA during Early Access, and this review covers the full 1.0 release. We’ve also included what longtime players are saying where it helps. A couple of mild exploration and story details are tucked inside a spoiler box. Building Character Customization Indie Singleplayer Exploration Magic Crafting Atmospheric Dark Fantasy…

Game: Outcast Tales Developer: Hardlane Studio Publisher: Inner Pocket Genre: Roguelite Tactical RPG Released: October 26, 2026 Price: Free (no microtransactions) Platform: PC (Windows, SteamOS / Linux) 🎒 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. Outcast Tales is completely free, with no store, no in-game currency, no paid DLC and no supporter packs, so there was nothing to buy. We’ve also noted what early players are saying where it helps. Roguelite Tactical RPG Choose Your Own Adventure Story Rich Party-Based RPG Turn-Based Indie Choices Matter Turn-Based Strategy Character Customization Comic Book RPG Replay Value Strategy Procedural Generation Hand-drawn Tactical…

Game: Olympus 2249 (Early Access) Developer: Dieselship Studio Publisher: Dieselship Studio Genre: Isometric Turn-Based cRPG Early Access: Since October 6, 2026 Price: $19.99 (rising with content) Platform: PC (Steam) Steam Deck: Unknown ☢️ How we reviewed it: we played the Early Access build of Olympus 2249 on PC. This is an Early Access review, so treat it as impressions of an unfinished game rather than a final verdict. Our take also draws on the experiences of other players since launch. Early Access RPG CRPG Post-apocalyptic Adventure Isometric Turn-Based Combat Exploration Sci-fi Lore-Rich Choices Matter Nonlinear Strategy RPG Story Rich Crafting…

Game: PAPERHEAD Developer: Paperhead te4m Publisher: HypeTrain Digital Genre: Boomer Shooter · Horror Released: October 9, 2026 Price: $19.99 Platform: PC (Steam) Steam Deck: Verified ✏️ How we reviewed it: we played PAPERHEAD on PC. Our take also draws on the experiences of other players since launch, and it currently sits at Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam. FPS Fast-Paced Gore Boomer Shooter Horror Singleplayer First-Person Action Violent Shooter Cartoony Indie Soundtrack Retro Old School Arena Shooter Atmospheric Dark 1990’s Action-Adventure PAPERHEAD Paperhead te4m HypeTrain Digital 586Steam Reviews ~6–7Hours 25Achievements 1Magical Pencil $19.99Price 🩸 Know this first: it’s short, sharp and very…