https://www.thegamer.com All the latest news and coverage of the best indie games around. From small teams to single developers, here's where you'll find news, features, guides and more for those great indie gems. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:57:31 GMT en-US hourly 60 Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has been hard at work on his next game Haunted Chocolatier for quite a while now, but recently announced that he'll be taking a break to make one last update for his popular farming sim. In this announcement, Barone claimed that Update 1.6 will be mainly to make it easier for modders to add their own content, yet Barone may be about to add something himself that fans have been wanting for a long time, and a new tease has sent the entire fanbase into a frenzy.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:57:31 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-fans-going-wild-over-iridium-scythe-tease/ It seems like the concept of Don’t Starve Together is right in the name, but you’re dead wrong if you think food is the only thing to worry about here – literally. Of course, you’ll need a food source, but darkness and monsters are just as lethal as running out of food, if not more.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 22:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dont-starve-together-guide-beginner-tips/ The orphanage is the last mission in The Outlast Trials before you take on Program X. You get to tango with Mother Gooseberry one last time as you try to care for all the mannequin children. By now, you should have Rigs and Amps to help you survive better, but even those can't help you in some of the more challenging missions in Program 3.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 21:01:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-outlast-trials-program-3-orphanage-walkthrough/ There seems to be an infinite amount of video games, spread throughout tons of different genres. You can cozy up and play a town management game, or focus on saving the world in a classic JRPG. Not all video game stories are created equal though. So, which games have the best storyline?

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 20:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/switch-games-with-the-best-storylines/ While you live your best vampire life in V Rising, you will come across hearts that drop from enemies. At the beginning of your journey, you will be able to quickly gather Tainted Hearts, but the real prize is the Unsullied Heart. This heart is a bit rare at the start of the game, so we are here to help you find it.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/v-rising-unsullied-hearts-farming-location-guide/ The Graverobber in Darkest Dungeon 2 is an extremely versatile character who can benefit just about any party. Fast, precise, and largely self-sufficient, she excels at clearing away obstacles and finishing off enemies at Death's Door. Best of all, she can easily gain Stealth to avoid retaliation and set herself up for her next turn.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-best-graverobber-build/ Stardew Valley's Alex is an incredibly young romance candidate that seems to not have graduated from high school that long ago. This is reflected in his personality, hobbies, and even in his general demeanor.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-alex-marriage-guide/ I’m in an incredibly privileged position, I know that. Sure, I was born in a country that speaks English, I have two parents who love me, I’m white, all that usual stuff. But also, I’m a games journalist. Video games are one of the most expensive pieces of media to buy regularly, and publishers email me every day with free games. Some big, some small, some medium sized. Good, bad, indie, triple-A, VR, RPG, FPS, TRPG, JRPG, CRPG, ARPG, all the letters. So I’m well placed to say to you - go find a game.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/game-recommendations-find-new-releases/ The Man At Arms is one of the default characters that you'll have unlocked at the beginning of your campaign in Darkest Dungeon 2. He is a frontline fighter with plenty of moves that revolve around protecting your allies while also being able to smash up your enemies.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-overpowered-man-at-arms-build/ The Highwayman is one half of the pair of heroes you'd get at the beginning of Darkest Dungeon. In Darkest Dungeon 2, he is still one of the first characters you have unlocked, but his Crusader buddy is currently missing.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-best-highwayman-build/ Roguelike games are often bite-sized adventures that fit into short play sessions. Mobile games are all about short play sessions, so its no wonder why rougelikes feel so great on Android and iOS devices, where you can easily pick up and put down the game at a moment's notice.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 12:46:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-roguelikes-mobile-ios-android/ We're over halfway through the week now, so how has your Wordle score fared so far? If you need a little help keeping your streak intact, you've come to the right place.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-june-1-2023/ If you’re looking for games for your device that entice and intrigue with their aesthetic choices and gameplay mechanics, then Noodlecake Studios make some of the best games out there on the market. Since they’re so popular, they’ve ended up collaborating with several other game developers as well.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:46:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/noodlecake-studios-games-best/ Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Ketchapp makes games that are actually engaging and fun to play for a bit. They are the perfect blend of easy controls and quirky charming graphics. Once you pick up any of these games, you get either frustrated or enamored by just how much polish went into creating the games they feature.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/ketchapp-android-games-best/ Disco Elysium was released to rave reviews in 2019, but developers say that it only made its release date at all because they were under "mega crunch". The game's lead director even says that the development of Disco Elysium "destroyed lives", with another writer saying that it "changed" people and hurt relationships.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 12:16:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/disco-elysium-crunch-zaum-development/ Another new day means another new Wordle puzzle is ready and waiting to be solved. If you need a little help with today's word, you've come to the right place.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 10:01:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-31-2023/ Welcome to the charming town of Pelican Town in Stardew Valley, where the local establishments hold secrets, surprises, and quirky characters at every corner. From the depths of consumerism to the heartwarming camaraderie of a local tavern, the town's spots hold their place in the tapestry of farmer life.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-best-pelican-town-locations/ When it comes to building a base in Don’t Starve Together, you’ll do well to keep your natural environment in mind, as it's typically your ticket to either resources or regret. Choosing the best base location is pivotal to your main goal in this game – don’t starve, which is sometimes easier said than done.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 18:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dont-starve-together-best-places-biomes-base-building/ Each character you can add to your party in Darkest Dungeon 2 has a particular set of skills. Skills they have acquired over many runs. Skills that make them a nightmare for the host of horrors they’ll encounter along the bumpy road to the Mountain. These skills allow them to look for, find, and ultimately kill, any monster that gets in their way.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-best-skills/ For months, Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has been locked in a bitter legal dispute between the studio's current leadership and the original creators of the beloved RPG. On one side is Robert Kurvitz, Disco Elysium's lead designer and writer, and on the other ZA/UM CEO Ilmar Kompus, a man Kurvitz accuses of stealing control of the studio through fraudulent means.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:57:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/disco-elysium-2-jeopardised-zaum-scandal/ As I round the corner of the dilapidated building I spot the last remaining enemy, a lone caster. Elvis and Diggs are injured, just out of range on the other side of the road, and only sniper-extraordinaire and general badass Jade remains. As ever in Miasma Chronicles, there’s a choice to be made. Do I cross the road and revive a teammate or take a shot at the caster from behind this wall?

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:46:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/miasma-chronicles-review-pc/ In Stardew Valley, there's more to success than just planting crops and watering them daily. As any seasoned farmer knows, having the right farm buildings is essential for maximizing your productivity and reaping bountiful rewards. From barns that house your moo-tiful livestock to coops that pamper your feathered friends, these structures are the VIP lounges of your farm.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-best-farm-buildings/ Are you ready to solve today's Wordle? If you find yourself fast running out of attempts and you need a helping hand, we've got you covered right here.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-30-2023/ Darkest Dungeon 2 returns you to a world built from cosmic horrors and eldritch abominations, putting you in charge of a party of four unlikely heroes as they travel to the Mountain, the center of the world's woes. Doom may have caught up to you, but it doesn't hold you yet.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 21:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-worth-it/ V Rising puts you in the role of a vampire. Your goal is to build your own castle, recruit servants, and become the most powerful vampire lord around. To accomplish that, you need to power up with blood. Bosses, known as V Blood carriers, grant special powers and abilities to you once you take them out.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 19:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/v-rising-hardest-most-difficult-bosses-to-fight/ There is more to the world of Sun Haven than the small town you start in. You can unlock two different towns and farms. A whole new farm is a whole new adventure to be had because you must plant area-specific crops. Sun Haven goodies won't do in Nel'Vari.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 18:46:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/sun-haven-nelvari-farming-guide-crops-animals/ Gear up Soldier, the zone you're dropping into is hot and crawling with bugs, and if you've picked the wrong weapons in Starship Troopers: Extermination you're going to end up just another KIA statistic on the Federations memorial walls.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 16:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/starship-troopers-extermination-best-weapons/ Darkest Dungeon 2 players should be no strangers to the game's high difficulty and unforgiving mechanics, especially if you played the first Darkest Dungeon title. In this unconventional sequel, you contend with various horrifying threats in a cursed and crestfallen land whilst making your way towards the looming mountain.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-complete-guide-to-radiant-and-infernal-flames/ Stardew Valley is home to many supernatural events, so it's no surprise that your grandpa eventually makes his ghostly return. Grandpa's Evaluation is an event that happens the night before the start of your third year in the valley. Your goal is to pass his test and light all four candles on his shrine.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-grandpas-evaluation-guide/ While Darkest Dungeons 2 sits in early access, many of the enemies could get harder or easier depending on both feedback and what the creators feel is right. However, since there are so many enemies in this challenging roguelike, many can throw you off the scent and force you to misjudge an attack, sometimes costing lives.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:01:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-hardest-enemies-ranked/ There’s not much to keep your spirits up in Darkest Dungeon 2. The runs are long, the enemies are a constant drain on your physical and mental resources, and the bickering between your party members is an infuriating distraction from your ultimate goal. It’s a game that lives up to the ‘Darkest’ part of its title perfectly (though not the ‘Dungeon’ part, strangely).

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 13:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-every-best-pet/ Darkest Dungeon 2 features multiple status effects that cause damage over time. The Runaway class focuses on applying Burn, ensuring that enemies take damage any time they try to attack. This is useful enough on its own, but if you use the Runaway correctly she can reduce foes to charred remains in no time at all.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-build-overpowered-runaway/ The Occultist is a back-rank damage and support Hero in Darkest Dungeon 2. His combo-based abilities make him a great team player, and he inflicts debuffs on enemies with ease. Many of his more powerful abilities require some setup, but the payoff is usually well worth the effort!

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 12:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-build-overpowered-occultist/ We've started a new week, so do you think you can keep your Wordle streak intact for the next seven days? If you need a little help achieving that, we've got everything covered right here.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-29-2023/ There are a lot of different crafting machines available in Sun Haven. All of them provide different assets, but one of the more important ones is a Bee Box. Variants of honey are extremely helpful when you are in a pinch and need a quick dose of Mana or Health.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 21:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/sun-haven-bee-boxes-flower-guide/ Paradox Interactive has released many great titles and series over the years after becoming an independent company in 2004. When you think of games that Paradox has published, titles like the Cities Skylines series, Surviving Mars, and many other strategy games come to mind.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/paradox-interactive-best-games/ There are 12 marriage candidates to choose from in Stardew Valley, and if you're having a tough time making the choice between them, luckily there are 12 zodiac signs to coordinate them with. Taking into account the personalities of the 12 characters, they are matched up with the sign that would be most compatible with their qualities.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 20:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-zodiac-sign-marriage-candidate-character-match/ Are you ready to supercharge your productivity and conquer your daily pixelated tasks in Stardew Valley? Don your finest chef's hat because we're unveiling the best recipes that will give your energy levels a much-needed boost.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-best-recipes-energy/ Stardew Valley is packed with every crop and tree that you can think of. Out of these different types of plants, there is a particularly unique addition that can be added to your farm — the tea sapling.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:15:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-unlock-grow-tea-leaves-green-tea-pickled-tea-leaves-guide/ You don't have to stop enjoying Cassette Beasts when its main story is over. Nor does recording every monster on New Wirral need to count as your end point. There's still post-game fare to enjoy. But even then, there's reason to restart. While Cassette Beasts lacks what one may consider a traditional New Game Plus mode, it still lets veteran players have a blast with some custom concepts.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cassette-beasts-new-game-plus-explained/ Are you ready for another Wordle challenge? Why not really test yourself and complete today's word in hard mode? If you need some extra help, you've come to the right place.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-28-2023/ Earlier this month, farming and life simulator Roots of Pacha was delisted from Steam due to a dispute between developer Soda Den and the game's publisher Crytivo. Soda Den claimed that Crytivo asked Valve to remove the game from the platform without its knowledge, while Crytivo claimed that Soda Den was attempting to void a contract the two were working under for the past three years of development. Thankfully, the two have now come to an agreement.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 00:17:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/roots-of-pacha-back-on-steam-developer-publisher-part-ways/ Trials are ways to level up your character and advance in the story of The Outlast Trials. Different Programs contain different trials to be experienced. The very first Program available to players is Program 1, the Police Station. The Police Station's main menace is Leland Coyle, an enemy who walks around with an electric bat, ready to shock any Reagents he bumps into.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-outlast-trials-program-1-police-station-walkthrough-snitch-leland-coyle-strategy/ It's one thing to play fighting games with a controller. Playing fighting games in virtual reality is a much more immersive experience. That's what the Oculus Quest 2 allows. You can put on the VR headset, grab the controls, and punch and kick your way to victory.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 19:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/oculus-quest-2-fighting-games-best/ Since Risk of Rain 2 first entered into early access, a wide range of new survivors have been added to the game. What once started as a choice between a few survivors has expanded into a roster of unique and exciting options to choose from. There is tons of new content to explore with each update, but first, let's take it back to one of the original characters; the Huntress.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/risk-of-rain-2-huntress-guide-best-items/ The open-world and survival genres go hand-in-hand. Open-world survival games throw you into a vast world with little to start with and expect you to survive as long as possible. Along the way, there may be goals and quests, but it's possible to wander off course and do whatever you want.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-open-world-survival-games/ When I first watched the PlayStation Showcase, I came away thinking we hadn't been treated to very much game footage. Then as I listed all the games we had seen, I realised that most of them did come armed with some sort of gameplay, even if they were not the 12-minute spectacular we received from Spider-Man 2. I think part of the reason I didn't feel like I'd seen very much gameplay footage was because there wasn't much that impressed me. I don't mean that as a criticism of the games themselves, more the industry.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/neva-gameplay-gris-playstation/ The best thing, by far, about the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings trilogy is the wealth of behind the scenes features that accompany the special edition. To this day, there is no better documentary of how films are made and the work that goes into them from legions of people in every possible department. 26 hours of footage cover everything from props workers delicately slicing rubber hosing to make chainmail, to the actual forge used to make weapons, to the room-filling ‘bigatures’ of Minas Tirith and Isengard, to the cutting-edge CGI technology used to create the Balrog and other beasties too big for Weta’s incredible workshop.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-digital-art-exhibition-better-than-the-game/ We've made it to the weekend, so don't forget to take some time out of your day to complete your daily Wordle! If you need a helping hand, you've come to the right place.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 10:01:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-27-2023/ The Narrator in Darkest Dungeon is the foundation of the game's atmosphere. This difficult, stress-inducing dungeon crawler gains so much from his foreboding voice, littering the game with hints of story and general unease. For any player, these quotes become etched in the mind, tied to a challenging slog through one of the hardest games in recent memory.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 23:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-narrator-wayne-june-best-greatest-quotes-ranked/ If you're unacquainted with the genre, you may be under the impression that there isn't much depth to idle games. While it's true a lot of your time will be spent idling, Cookie Clicker is nonetheless jam-packed with hundreds of achievements. Sure, they can get a little repetitive at times, but that doesn't detract from their difficulty, especially if you're achievement hunting.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cookie-clicker-hardest-achievements/ Fan games based on content creators pop up all the time, so you naturally end up with fighting games like Idol Showdown. You can choose from their favorite Hololive streamers, play as them, and experience a fun combat system. The game emphasizes combos and out-maneuvering your opponents, so it can quickly become complex and challenging.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/idol-showdown-beginner-tips/ Medieval Dynasty is another in a long line of survival games with a twist. As you probably guessed from the name, there's much more to this than simply surviving in the woods by picking berries and building yourself a shabby hut.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/medieval-dynasty-most-important-beginner-tips/ Volcano Princess picks up the torch from games such as Long Live The Queen and The Life And Suffering Of Sir Brante in providing a visual novel experience guiding a young child through their formative years, and preparing her for the adversities she will face in adulthood.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/volcano-princess-beginner-tips/ Although Stardew Valley introduces fishing, relationships, mining for resources, and combat as gameplay features, the main feature will always be farming for crops or at least tending to your livestock. However, from the very beginning of the first year, when you receive your first parsnips, it's clear that the most important intention is to farm a variety of seasonal crops.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-complete-crop-sell-price-guide/ Games based on the medieval age are alluring for a whole host of reasons, but many people ultimately want the struggles of this age to be reflected in modern titles. This makes the survival genre a perfect fit to make the most of a medieval time period. This is where Medieval Dynasty comes into the picture.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/medieval-dynasty-best-mods-ranked/ Darkest Dungeon 2 throws players of the first game back into the fray with an adventure into the dark and unforgiving world that made the first so popular. With this, it's only fair that old faces return, this time bolstered by some new additions.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-best-team-party-compositions/ Are you ready for a brand new Wordle puzzle? If you find yourself struggling with today's word and you need a helping hand, you've come to the right place.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-26-2023/ Gollum is a pitiful creature. Not wholly evil but definitely not nice, his fate is cruelly tied to that of the Ring, his dedication to which forces him from Mordor to mountain cave and back again. Possibly the most interesting character in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings books, many will immediately associate him with Andy Serkis’ scene-stealing mo-cap performance in Peter Jackson’s trilogy. But it’s high time the creature gets another shot.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-review/ Idol Showdown is a free-to-play fighting game. It is a fan-made 2D project where you control one of several fighters based on actual Hololive Production personalities, otherwise known as VTubers. The controls are easy to learn and its fighters have a variety of skills you can take into battle.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 00:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/idol-showdown-characters-ranked/ If you’re a fan of relaxing farming games, then you can’t go wrong with trying out either Roots of Pacha or Stardew Valley. Both games are similar in a lot of ways, but thanks to a variety of minor tweaks, you can have unique experiences in both games.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 23:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/roots-of-pacha-vs-stardew-valley-comparison-similarities-differences/ Risk of Rain 2 has recently released the Artifact system, a way for players to modify their runs in unique ways. Forcing enemies to drop items, spawning double the enemies, or making every enemy an elite are examples of what is possible.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 22:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/risk-of-rain-2-best-artifacts-ranked/ A lot of thought has to go into building a character in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. There are so many aspects to think about, and it can get quite overwhelming quite quickly, especially for newcomers to CRPGs.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 21:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pathfinder-wrath-righteous-best-wenduag-builds/ Beat Saber is finally available on PS VR2 three months after the headset's launch, complete with a brand-new Queen music pack that comes with a new custom environment and light show. The pack will cost you $13.99 if you fancy some classic rock.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 20:54:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/beat-saber-is-finally-coming-to-ps-vr-2/ The Outlast Trials can be very challenging, especially when you don't have a full party of friends. The longer you are in a trial, the more enemies will be released. That is why it is important to level up your character enough to unlock special abilities.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 19:01:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-outlast-trials-rigs-how-to-unlock-get/ Your base in V Rising is a grand castle, which will hold all of your production equipment and valuable loot. Earlier in the game, you will be prompted to place your Castle Heart and settle down, but choosing where to place your castle can be a difficult process.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 17:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/v-rising-castle-location-building-guide/ Don't Starve Together is a whimsical survival game, fraught with danger. From the mystical Shadow Creatures to the more mundane starvation, there are hundreds of ways to end a run. If you do manage to cling on until late game, it's only going to get worse.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dont-starve-together-late-game-survival-tips/ Decarnation feels like bait made specifically for me. Its pixel art style reminds me of a higher-definition version of old Pokemon games, with its big heads and lovingly shaded characters, which makes you think it might be a wholesome story. It’s far from that. This story-rich horror game utilises its retro aesthetics expertly to take you off guard, creating an unsettling atmosphere that left the hairs on my arms raised. Its story is compelling, even thrilling, and I was rooting for its protagonist to survive, but the game’s art and music really carry it through to the end.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/decarnation-review/ Before Telltale hit the jackpot with The Walking Dead, it had Poker Night At The Inventory. Ostensibly a poker game, it was instead more of a stage for its various crossover characters to perform; seeing the Heavy from TF2 bounce off Max from Sam & Max, Strong Bad, and Tycho from the Penny Arcade webcomic was awesome. I’ve always been surprised that, other than a single sequel a few years later, Poker Night At The Inventory didn’t cast a larger shadow.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/sunshine-shuffle-review/ Starship Troopers: Extermination requires good awareness, base-building skills, FPS skills, and above else, teamwork to carry out a successful mission. The Arachnids of Valaka are aggressive and have a seemingly endless number of bugs in their army. You'll need to quickly master your roles and Trooper class to survive on a Veteran mission.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 12:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/starship-troopers-extermination-best-class-choice-for-you/ We're nearing the end of the week, so how have you managed with your daily Wordle puzzles so far? If you're worried about losing your streak today, fear not, as we have everything you need right here.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 10:01:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-25-2023/ Darkest Dungeon 2, once you cut through all the supporting shlock of brutal combat and Lovecraftian horror, is a game about four friends on a road trip. Inspired by classics of the genre, your party members share stories, drink whiskey at sunset, and deal with the aftermath of psychological meltdowns spurred on by the otherworldly cries of eldritch abominations. Classic road trip fare.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 00:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-regions-as-holiday-destinations/ The yawning abyss into the womb of the earth, the clang of metal pickaxes on stone, the flickering torchlight, keeping the absolute darkness at bay. This might seem like a nightmare to some, but to some people, it feels like home. Mines often appear in video games, from indies to triple-A titles, usually as levels to fight in.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 21:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-underground-digging-mining-games/ Pretty cool thing - Cassette Beasts not only has a burgeoning team of awesome modders, but it doesn't seem like the devs seem to mind. There's documentation for it freely available, so our goal in writing about it ourselves is to provide a nicely streamlined alternative, or possibly a supplemental quick how-to you can keep around whilst dabbling.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 19:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cassette-beasts-mod-creation-installation-guide/ Since its release in December 2021, Vampire Survivors has made waves in the indie gaming world with its simple mechanics and just-one-more-run gameplay design that makes it easy to pick up and hard to put down. Best of all, it was shockingly cheap on release, which belied the amount of enjoyment you’d actually get from it.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/vampire-survivors-games-similar-recommend/ Just like the first game, Darkest Dungeon 2 is presented by an offscreen Narrator. His impressive vocabulary and voice actor Wayne June's impeccable delivery makes the Narrator one of DD2's standout elements. This time around, the Narrator takes the role of the Academic, a longtime friend and mentor to the player character who has discovered that the end of the world is nigh.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 16:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-best-narrator-academic-quotes-ranked/ Cassette Beasts is taking the monster-catching gaming world by storm. Its unique blend of familiar, Pokemon-inspired mechanics and fresh takes on the genre provides the framework for a game that's just as fun from a narrative perspective. But at the end of the day, filling out your not-Pokedex - if you will - remains a high priority.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cassette-beasts-every-monster-dex/ As you continue through your treacherous adventure in Planet of Lana, you'll find yourself having to get yourself and your little monkey friend Mui out of various tricky situations. Occasionally, something more puzzle-like, such as the musical note machine in Chapter 11, The Oasis, might stump you.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 15:39:49 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/planet-of-lana-the-oasis-chapter-11-musical-note-robot-puzzle-solution-guide/ Games Workshop has licensed its IP to a wide variety of video games over the past few years, which have served to expand its universe and interpretations of its characters far beyond the tabletop game. It kicked off a little earlier, with Space Marine, a pretty standard third-person action affair akin to a movie tie-in, but soon expanded its horizons with three Total War: Warhammer entries.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/warhammer-40000-boltgun-review/ Video games don't always have a lot to say. They may have characters that go on epic struggles or a mighty quest of good versus evil, but on the whole, they comment on the world around them far less than cinema does. That's why it's so refreshing to play a game like After Us, and so disappointing that it cannot carry out its vision. A platformer set against the backdrop of a world turned to ruin, it wants to speak up on issues with the modern world but rarely musters an original thought, while using gameplay as little more than thin glue to hold these trite observations together.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/after-us-review/ Starting the second level of After Us is far less complicated than it may seem. When the game begins, you'll make your way through a fairly linear level that teaches you the basics of the game's platforming and introduces its world and mythology.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/after-us-how-to-start-second-level-dog-ark/ Browsing games on any app store may yield three kinds of results: blatant timewasters, promising games overrun by microtransactions, and the occasional mobile gaming gem. With all these games those, it may be hard for you to decide what to download. Fortunately, we are here to help you with this.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-mobile-games-ios-android/ As you reach Chapter Four of Planet of Lana, titled Secrets in the Dark, you'll come across your first puzzle that requires a little more thought than the usual run-of-the-mill obstacles you've been encountering thus far.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 11:35:53 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/planet-of-lana-secrets-of-the-dark-chapter-4-puzzle-solution-guide/ We've reached the halfway mark for the week, but has your Wordle score made it this far intact? If you need a little help protecting your precious streak today, then you've come to the right place.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-24-2023/ The second Mountain Boss in Darkest Dungeon 2 is the Seething Sigh. A pair of blackened lungs stuffed full of cigarettes and taking the shape of a dragon, the Seething Sigh possesses a breath attack capable of sending your entire party to the brink of death in one shot!

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 23:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-how-to-beat-defeat-seething-sigh-resentment-lungs-boss-fight-guide/ Playing video games online is a modern marvel that we are all thankful for. Never before could you and your friend in Japan, South Africa, Portugal, or anywhere else connect and play a round of Mario Kart together!

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 22:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/multiplayer-online-video-games-kids-children-best-appropriate-esrb/ If there's one thing kids love, it's racing games. It's no wonder, either; racing games are fast-paced, so they keep their attention, and they're often multiplayer, so friends and family can enjoy the fun together!

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 20:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/racing-car-video-games-kids-children-best-appropriate-esrb/ Dragon Ball is an enormous franchise with a fanbase that's been around since even before 1990. Dragon Ball has had huge success in the anime and manga industries, so it's only natural that the franchise would eventually turn to video games. Based on the amount of Dragon Ball games around today, needless to say, they have done well.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dragon-ball-best-fan-games/ Stranded Deep is an unforgiving survival game that will punish players that don't know what they're doing. Whether it's dying of dehydration, being poisoned by a hidden snake, or failing to find any food, the world of Stranded Deep has plenty of pitfalls for brand-new players.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 16:15:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stranded-deep-best-tips-beginners/ Star Trek Resurgence has an identity problem. It’s a better Star Trek story than it is a Star Trek game, and its most important quality is the fantastic Telltale-esque mechanics. Strangely, it seems to be doing all it can to pretend it's not a narative game at all.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/star-trek-resurgence-review/ Darkest Dungeon is not known for its casual, forgiving gameplay. In fact, quite the opposite is true, as the game thrusts you into the thick of things at the very beginning.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 15:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeons-curio-guide/ A fateful meteor shower sees strange robots collecting villagers in their basket-like bellies and carrying them away into the night sky. People scream as they are abducted, larger machines stalk the waters behind your village, while smaller robots prowl the area to uncover any survivors that may be hiding. It’s easy to draw parallels between Planet of Lana and HG Wells’ The War of the Worlds, so much so that I was dreading the idea of later discovering that the collected humans were being squelched into some form of goo.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/planet-of-lana-review/ Are you ready for a brand new Wordle challenge? Why not really up the ante and complete today's word on hard mode? If you're finding it a little too tricky, we've got all you need right here.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 10:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-23-2023/ It’s another great day on Core Keeper. You expanded your farm, tunneled into new areas, improved your fishing skills, fought off countless mobs, crafted some shiny new gear, defeated the first boss, and collected your first pet.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 22:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/core-keeper-best-mods/ Surviving the many horrors of The Outlast Trials can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t have the right equipment. From night-vision goggles to lockpicks, anti-psychotic drugs, and healing items, the game provides you and your team with a wide array of tools that will improve your chances of making it out alive.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 18:40:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/outlast-trials-best-rigs/ Darkest Dungeon 2 boasts a nearly-unlimited number of parties that players can build. With so many choices and so many ways to see your adventurers driven mad and killed, it can be tough to decide which heroes will give you the best chance of survival. This guide will help you to assess what your party needs, look for synergies between heroes, and make the final decision of who will join you in the stagecoach.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-party-build-guide/ It's the start of a new week, so get ready to test your mettle on a brand new Wordle puzzle! If you find yourself struggling with today's word, we've got everything you need right here.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:01:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-may-22-2023/ There are a lot of enemies in Hollow Knight — over 150, in fact. You can encounter them pretty much anywhere in the dangerous world of Hallownest, and keeping track of all of them can be difficult. That's where the Hunter's Journal comes in, as it documents all the information about every enemy or interesting thing you come across.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 21:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/hollow-knight-hunters-journal-complete-guide/ With his giant sword and imposing armor, the Leper is one of the most impressive fighters in Darkest Dungeon 2. He specializes in both dealing and taking damage, making him a great frontline Hero for almost any build. He's also one of the few characters capable of fighting alone when the going gets tough, but with help from the other Heroes he's a monster-slaying machine!

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 20:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-best-leper-build/ Of all the party members you can take along with you on your journey to the mountain in Darkest Dungeon 2, the Plague Doctor is one of the most valuable - especially for newer players. She can heal, inflict some powerful status effects, and is a fantastic backliner.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/darkest-dungeon-2-overpowered-plague-doctor-build/