Author: Erin Jamieson

In many ways, it’s hard to find games like Dwarf Fortress-- even if you’re the best at staying on top of gaming news.

Dwarf Fortress is, in many ways, a deceptive game: while its graphics are more unassuming, the gameplay, especially with the focus on workshops, has earned praise as complex and interactive. And now that gameplay is getting an upgrade.

The Developer, Bay 12 Games, introduced an update coming to Steam that will give workshops an interface overha

Best Games Like Hollow Knight

Indie games may once have been discounted, but with successes ranging from life simulators like Stardew Valley, top action-adventure games like Hollow Knight, they’re now reigning supreme. Not only do well-designed indie games attract a fervent following, but they also impress me, and so many others, with their unique design and immersive gameplay. And now, Hollow Knight is stealing the spotlight. Though, as a 2D adventure game, it has a very certain aesthetic, it’s been declared as “setting the bar for indie games.” Citing the nuanced lore, well-developed kingdom, and signature art style, Hollow Knight, for some, is everything an indie game should be: nuanced in gameplay, expressive in graphics, and a unique experience. But if you’ve played through Hollow Knight, or like the general idea but want something more, you’re in luck. Hollow Knight is one of many wel

An open world game, where your main objective is to survive: the draw of such games, like The Forest, is clear. Within a mere 6 months, the open survival horror game, The Forest, sold over 5 million copies. While horror survival games have been a mainstay for the gaming community for a while, discounting the success of this game would be a mistake-- and it’s easy to see why now a sequel, titled the Sons of the Forest, is in the works. Described as a living, breathing forest, players in The Forest are faced with varying environments, from expansive caves to underground lakes and, of course, forests. Part of the appeal is the ability to play with others, in an optional multiplayer mode, as you hack away at trees to build shelter and fires, all the while trying to evade enemies. And those enemies are startling: genetic mutants that are nearly human-like in appearance, and threaten your ver

Imagine ruling your own kingdom, with countless resources at your disposal, in an intriguing world with critical decisions that can shape the rest of humanity. That’s a power you more or less have with popular games like Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis. In fact, both Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis have been enormously successful since their debut, and that success has been a boon to Paradox Interactive, the gaming company responsible for both games. Crusader Kings II such a success that some credit the sequel for turning Paradox into a “powerhouse,” earning an 82 score on Metacritic. While initial sales were actually much more modest than I could have guessed, at a mere 12,000 copies for the first day, two years after its release that number had reached 1 million, and 7 million in total, including DLC. For Europa Univers

Detroit Become Human took over the gaming world with its immersive world, storytelling, and fast-paced adventure-- and now many gamers are looking for the best options for games just like it. To say that Detroit Become Human has made a splash as one of the most popular titles for Quantic Dreams is an understatement. In fact, Detroit Become Human now ranks along with games like the iconic Call of Duty franchise. By August 2020, Detroit Become Human had sold over 5 million copies since it launched on Steam. It also added a Community Play feature, where Twitch streamers and viewers would interact while playing in a seamless way. That echoes the initial success of Detroit Become Human. While originally launched only for PS4, the two million copies sold in a year seemed to convince CEO Guillaume de Fonduamiere to launch on other platforms, including PC, and expand for intern