Games

Okay, so I love a game that really challenges me, and if you’re like me, you need to check these out. We’re talking tough enemies, complicated systems to learn, and bosses that feel almost unbeatable. They’re open-world games that mix survival elements with RPGs, and honestly, they’ll push your brain. They’re stressful, for sure, but the feeling when you finally overcome those challenges? Seriously rewarding. These are the games you play when you want to really earn your victories.

The new game Ashes of Creation recently launched on Steam, but many are questioning its future. Is the concern justified?

Steven Sharif, the founder and creative director of the game AoC, recently revealed on Discord that he was forced to resign because he lost control of the company. This led to a mass exodus of staff and ultimately, the layoff of everyone who remained.

Terraria recently hit a peak of over 224,000 players on Steam, a number it hadn’t seen since May 2020 when a large update was released. Before that, the game reached 115,000 concurrent players in October 2022.

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Heartopia, a free-to-play life simulation game, launched on January 17th. Developed by XD Inc. based in Shanghai, China, it’s available on PC through Steam, as well as on Android and iOS devices. Since its release, XD has regularly shared promo codes to give players small, temporary bonuses and keep them engaged.

In Persona 5, players form closer relationships with their teammates through dates and casual hangouts, which can even lead to romantic connections. Leaving aside traditional Japanese role-playing games, let’s explore some games inspired by Western culture that allow you to create your own character. We’ll also consider massively multiplayer online games and ‘Souls-like’ games, even those made in Japan, as they represent a different style than the games we’ll be focusing on.

Players of the game Roblox can use codes in Sorcerer Ascent to earn free rewards like Soul Points. These rewards can make the game easier and faster to progress. This guide will show you everything you need to know to get started.

Minecraft has been bringing popular franchises into its world through downloadable content (DLC). Past DLC packs have already featured characters and settings from The Smurfs, SpongeBob SquarePants, Super Mario, and more, offering players new skins and unique areas to explore. Now, Minecraft is adding Bluey and Bingo to the mix with a brand new Bluey-themed adventure.

If you enjoy building bases in open-world RPGs as a fun side activity, here are some games you might like, tailored to different preferences. I’ve included sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and medieval fantasy options, all with detailed open worlds offering diverse environments for your settlements. I’ll be ranking these games based on how robust and varied their base-building tools are.