A cooperative-focused survival simulation, Eco brings plenty of innovation while still feeling familiar.
The world is your oyster as you rise from humble origins to that of a prestigious lord, wealthy merchant, or opportunistic mercenary captain. As long as you can handle the bug infestation, that is.
“I don’t remember anything except my own name.”
Survive long enough to fulfill the role that the gods have bestowed upon you in a harsh post-apocalyptic fantasy world that seeks to kill you at every turn.
Clearly inspired by the classics of the 2D sandbox RPGs, RE:OZMA sports some interesting features but has a long way to go if it hopes to compete with the genre’s heavyweights.
A second look, two years later.
An entertaining tactical deck-building title, Trials of Fire is the first that I’ve played in the genre that can truly compete with the heavyweight that is Slay the Spire.
Lack of both freedom and direction make this harder to love than it should be, but it’s still worth a look
Take the fight to the settlers and reclaim your ancestral territory as chief of a Native American tribe in this simulation-strategy sandbox set in the American frontier.
While a bit clunky in places, Gearstorm has solid foundations for a large-scale survival game, and it’s already pretty addictive.