Games

I’m sharing ten games that instantly transport me back to my childhood in the late 90s and early 2000s – a simpler time before careers and responsibilities! This list is based on my own experiences, so it’s pretty personal, but I hope you’ll discover some fun games to play in 2026, and maybe even remember some of your own favorite classics.

It’s about a character who isn’t perfect – maybe they’re flawed or make questionable choices – but still genuinely tries to do what’s right, even if their methods are unconventional. When you think of adventure games or movies, you usually focus on the hero’s story, not so much on anyone else, like the villains.

I have to say, Infection Free Zone is easily one of my favorite colony sims lately. What really sets it apart is how it takes the zombie genre and makes it genuinely interesting. It’s also pretty easy to pick up and play! Most colony sims throw you into some made-up sci-fi or fantasy world, but this one lets you actually type in the name of your hometown and build your colony right where you live! It’s so cool seeing everything match up with what you already know, and it lets you finally test out those ‘what if I was in a zombie apocalypse’ plans you’ve probably had in your head. It’s not quite the real thing, of course, but it’s the next best thing!

The trademark application was submitted about five days before news of it became public. The mark features the word “QUAKE” in bold, uppercase letters, using a font reminiscent of previous games in the series. Interestingly, the application doesn’t include the classic Quake logo – the well-known semicircle with a nail.

Nightdive Studios, the team behind successful remasters like System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary and The Thing: Remastered, originally announced SiN: Reloaded in 2020. However, with little news since then, fans began to worry the project had been cancelled.

One of my favorite colony simulation games recently is Infection Free Zone. It stands out because it takes the familiar zombie theme and makes it fresh with a really clever idea: it lets you build your colony in a recreation of your actual hometown. Instead of being dropped into a made-up world, you can use your own city, and the game maps it almost perfectly. It’s surprisingly realistic and lets you test out those ‘what if’ scenarios you’ve probably had – like, could you actually survive a zombie outbreak with the right preparation? Now you can simulate it, and that’s the next best thing to the real deal!

The last three bosses you’ll encounter at the top of the Spire, finishing Act 3, are incredibly difficult. One of these is the Test Subject, and it will really push your defenses and how quickly you can defeat enemies!