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Ruiner is a stylish and fast-paced cyberpunk shooter that will have you slice, shoot, explode, and vaporize your way through hordes upon hordes of heavily armed enemies. As you might expect from a cyberpunk game, in order to make any of this possible you will be given access to a variety of augmentations, hacking tools, high-tech guns, ridiculous melee weapons, as well as a whole bunch of gadgets such as energy shields and dash boosts.
A lot of Ruiner's charm is based on the visuals, music, and action, so rather than waste your time explaining things through words alone, allow me to share with you the recently posted launch trailer. Its a little bit... out there, but it should still give you a good idea of just what kind of game you're getting yourself into. Have a look:
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Vaporum is a newly released grid-based dungeon-crawler inspired by oldschool classics such as Dungeon Master, as well as the more recent Legend of Grimrock. The one big difference is that Vaporum only features one character, rather than a party of four. On one hand this makes the combat a lot less spammy and a lot more tactical, but on the other it limits the amount of useful items you can pick up throughout your journey, which could represent a bit of a problem for an exploration-focused RPG.
Whatever the case may be, its certainly an interesting idea, and if the most recent trailer is any indicator it appears to be one that has been executed quite well. But don't just take my word for it, have a look for yourself, especially if you're wondering what Vaporum is all about. Here's the video:
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Hob is an exploration-focused action-adventure that will have you solve a variety of puzzles in between beating up all of the indigenous life forms with your giant robo-fist. There are also some minor Metroidvenia elements present throughout Hob, so as you progress further into the world you'll be able to unlock new areas or just open up hidden pathways in previous ones. All of this is done through the rather ominously sounding World Machine that lies just beneath the surface of the planet, though what exactly it is I'm afraid you'll have to find out for yourself.
If you would like a bit of a sneak peek, however, you'll find the recently posted launch trailer right below. Its not overly long, but it should give you a pretty good idea of what Hob is all about, and more importantly, how it plays. Have a look:
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SteamWorld Dig 2 is a Metroidvania action-platformer with a bit of a twist. Instead of simply running around and beating down every single indigenous lifeform you encounter, in SteamWorld Dig 2 you are able to tunnel your way through certain portions of the world in order to create new pathways, shortcuts, or routes to secret treasures. Just make sure not to dig straight down as you might not live long enough to regret falling straight into lava!
You can get a good glimpse at what all of this looks like in-game through the recently posted launch trailer down below. Have a look, its not a very long video:
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Project Nimbus is a fast-paced mech action/shooter game that draws heavy inspiration from anime series like Gundam. What this means in gameplay terms is that you will pilot giant mechs with a ridiculous array of weapons and missiles, battle against even larger opponents or swarms of smaller ones, and naturally, team up with other pilots in order to unleash even greater devastation.
Since Project Nimbus is an anime-inspired game its only fitting that its most recent trailer is completely over-the-top and cheesy to the point of ridiculousness. Have a look, its quite interesting despite the somewhat meek voice acting:
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Oriental Empires is a newly released historical 4X game set in ancient China. As you might expect given the genre, in Oriental Empires you will need to raise your nation from humble beginnings to glorious heights, develop your land and construct grand cities, spread your culture and religion throughout the region, and naturally, send massive armies against anyone who dares stand in your way.
If you're interested in seeing what all of this looks like in-game, you'll find what you seek in the recently posted launch trailer down below. Its not a very lengthy video, but thankfully it goes over most of the important gameplay elements. Have a look:
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Reflections, an experimental Ubisoft studio most famous for Grow Home and Grow Up, has now released a rather intriguing retro arena-shooter onto Steam. Instead of simply blowing a hole through your enemies and calling it a day, in Atomega you will need to constantly collect matter and energy which lets you transform into larger and more powerful forms, culminating with the nearly godlike Omega.
The concept is a little bit strange, so allow me to share with you the recently posted trailer. Its fairly brief, but it should give you a pretty damn good idea of just what Atomega is all about. Have a look:
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City of Brass is a challenging first-person rogue-lite themed after the Arabian Nights. In gameplay terms this means you will be spending most of your time exploring opulent cities and sand-covered ruins, fighting against a variety of mythological creatures as well as boring ol' skeletons, and naturally, trying your hardest to not die a brutal and highly disappointing death.
It just recently arrived on Steam Early Access, and if you're interested in seeing what it has to offer you'll find the launch trailer right below. Its not a very lengthy video, but it should be more than enough to give you a decent idea of just what kind of rogue-lite City of Brass truly is. Have a look:
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Pankapu is a colorful action-adventure that will have you constantly shift between multiple character classes in order to deal with a variety of traps and enemies. Along the way you'll explore levels filled with hidden collectibles to uncover, 35 new skills to unlock, and a bunch of giant bosses that would love nothing more than to smash you into the ground.
If you're interested in seeing what all of this looks like in-gameplay terms, allow me to share with you the launch trailer. Its not very long, but it has enough gameplay to give you a really good idea of what Pankapu is all about. Have a gander:
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The First Tree is a third-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son trying to reconnect with his father in Alaska. While the two stories will be intertwined, you will only be guiding the fox on her rather strange journey to the source of all life.
Since this is a deeply atmospheric game, and one that isn't as cheerful as it appears on the surface, allow me to share with you the recently posted trailer so you'll get a good idea of what to expect. Have a look, its quite the sight to behold: