Nowhere Prophet is a fun card-based battle through the apocalypse

The intriguing mix of survival mechanics and deck building makes Nowhere Prophet one to watch.

Heaven’s Vault now lets you skip those dull flying bits

Inkle responds to criticism with a quick-travel option.

Heaven’s Vault review – language has never been so much fun

Although not without its flaws, Heaven’s Vault proves that archaeology and video games make a compelling mix.

The Sunless Skies Wayfarer update completely changes Albion

London is remarkably different now, one of many sweeping changes to Failbetter’s game.

WarGroove review – was Advance Wars ever that good in the first place?

Perhaps there’s a reason why Intelligent Systems stopped making Advance Wars in favour of Fire Emblem?

Baba is You review – Baba is brilliant

Review is this. Puzzler is good. Confused is reader. Game is genius. Baba is brilliant.

A Plague Tale: Innocence preview – rats entertainment

Think of that bit in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, except with rats that can strip a man to the bone in 30 seconds.

Steam Trawler II: Attack of the Clones

James once again bravely plunges into the Steam new-release list, and resurfaces clutching an excellent horror point-and-click adventure. He is also covered in anime girls.

When Ski Lifts Go Wrong review – amateur architecture at its finest

Forget bridge-building games – ski-gondola construction is far more fun. And hilarious.

Sunless Skies review – a must-play slice of fantastic Victoriana

The follow-up to Sunless Sea is much bigger, prettier and more forgiving than its illustrious forebear.

Welcome to Steam Trawler: if Valve won’t do quality control, I will

James Keen, Esq. has been trawling Steam’s new releases in search of fresh delights – but mostly turns up rotten stinkers.

I reviewed Jon Shafer’s At the Gates for Rock Paper Shotgun

The latest game from the lead designer of Civilisation V takes things down to a more human level – but it’s… very… S-L-O-W.

Preview: Right To Rule (PC)

The wholesome story of three friends deciding to get together and make their dream game: a multiplayer competitive RPG.

Review: Mutant Year Zero: Road To Eden (PC)

It’s a brutally hard XCOM-style game with mutant ducks and pigs! Just like you always wanted!

WHY AM I STILL PLAYING FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014?

On the eve of the FA Cup second round, one man looks deep inside himself and wonders why on earth he is so addicted to an ageing parade of spreadsheets.