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Japan Stigmatized Property puts players in the role of a surveillance agent watching cursed Japanese properties for supernatural signs. This point & click adventure combines simulation, requiring players to detect eerie phenomena like bloodstains or video static using security feeds. Choices in reporting or missing anomalies shape the chilling narrative, with each shift pushing survival to the edge.

Dracula End of Days puts players in the role of Henry Tarnaki, a painter turned vampire, fighting to save his daughter, Rose, in a zombie ravaged frozen world. This anime infused visual novel mixes text-based survival and sci-fi, with players making choices that test Henry’s humanity against his growing bloodlust. Decisions in combat and trust shape a branching narrative with diverse, emotional endings.

Monster Mop Up will allow you to get into the role of the Guardian from the Ministry of Concealment of Monsters. The main task is to find and return the lost creatures, Ragamuffins, who have ended up in the human world. After that, he will have to systematically eliminate all material evidence of their presence in each location. The process includes washing away stains and destroying excrement by flushing or burning. Successful completion of tasks opens access to advanced equipment and various improvements for working tools.

City of Springs takes place in the city of Riveton, where a corrupt regime keeps the citizens under strict control. The protagonist, Val, is a mechanic from the slums who is determined to change things. The game follows Val’s journey as she tries to fight back against the oppressive system, using her skills to create drones that can withstand the regime’s sentry robots. Along the way, she must avoid detection, navigate the tight security, and gather resources to build and upgrade her creations. It’s a struggle, as the people of Riveton live under constant surveillance and the threat of punishment for even small acts of rebellion. The city itself is a mix of beauty and decay, with its towering structures and mechanical wonders, but it’s also a place where everyday life is a constant struggle for survival.

HELLDIVERS 2 drops players into the boots of elite soldiers fighting alien swarms across hostile planets. This action packed co-op shooter tasks players with completing high stakes missions to defend Super Earth. Choices in loadouts and squad tactics shape each battle, leading to thrilling victories or chaotic defeats. Every decision, from weapon selection to calling in stratagems, impacts the team’s survival.

Damned 2 is an asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game developed by 9heads Game Studios that pits four survivors against one monster player in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The survivors must explore cursed locations, collect items, solve puzzles, and open doors to escape alive, while the fifth player controls the terrifying creature hunting them. Each monster has different abilities and playstyles, with some relying on stealth and stalking, while others create chaos and mayhem to terrorize their prey.

Panzer Corps 2 Frontlines Westwall casts players as a US Army commander breaking through Germany’s Westwall defenses in 1944. This turn-based strategy DLC combines management and simulation, letting players outmaneuver fortified enemies across dynamic scenarios. Decisions in troop placement and resource allocation shape the campaign, offering diverse paths to triumph or defeat.

Project X Light Years puts players at the helm of a sleek spacecraft, facing waves of alien enemies in a reimagined Amiga classic. This indie action shooter tasks players with mastering dynamic levels and epic boss fights, with local co-op for two players. Choices in upgrades and strategies shape intense battles, offering diverse paths to victory or defeat.

Hungry Meem tells the story of the daily lives of creatures living under the World Tree, where resources are rapidly running out. These creatures, called mimes, depend on the supplies they collect on the surface. The gamer must monitor the needs of the inhabitants and develop the territory, developing new areas to support the community in conditions of shortage.

Sim Hospital puts players in charge of a growing hospital, overseeing patient care and staff training in a lively city. This indie early access title combines casual simulation, letting players design facilities and manage resources. Decisions in staff hiring and treatment plans shape the story, offering multiple paths to success or challenges.