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AN AMAZING CLIMBING ROGUELIKE!

GENRE: EARLY ACCESS, PARKOUR, ROGUELIKE, FIRST-PERSON, HORROR

AVAILABLE PLATFORMS: PC, STEAM DECK

White Knuckle has been getting a lot of coverage and deservedly so!

I had seen some TikTok shorts from the devs a few months ago and thought the game looked interesting, but I never thought it would be as interesting as it has turned out to be!

I highly recommend checking it out, even if at first glance it doesn’t look right for you.

White Knuckle throws you deep underground in a decaying megastructure and dares you to climb your way out—fast.

It’s a roguelite first-person speed-climber where your momentum, reflexes, and inventory skills are your only lifeline.

One slip, one fumbled grab, and it’s a long drop into the void.

You’ll unlock upgrades, face weird underground creatures, and adapt to increasingly hostile environments like rotting sewers and haunted piers.

Oh, and something down there doesn’t want you leaving. Better climb like your life depends on it—because it does.

Where to get it?

Steam: (here)

TAKE YOUR FRIENDS TO COURT!

GENRE: SIMULATION, MULTIPLAYER, SANDBOX, CONVERSATION

AVAILABLE PLATFORMS: PC, MAC

Guilty as Sock! is a chaotic multiplayer party game where you and your friends take over a courtroom—playing as sock lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and even doodling jurors.

Hurl outrageous accusations, defend yourself with ridiculous evidence, and yell over each other to win the case (or just make everyone laugh).

Whether you're tossing paper balls mid-trial or publishing fake news as a journalist, it's all about having fun, causing mayhem, and seeing who can talk their way out of total nonsense.

Perfect for game nights full of laughs and friendly betrayal.

I love this idea so much!

Where to get it?

Steam: (here)

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BREAD, BREAKUPS AND BEAKED JUSTICE

GENRE: CASUAL, ADVENTURE, DETECTIVE, INVESTIGATION, STORY RICH

AVAILABLE PLATFORMS: PC, MAC, LINUX, STEAM DECK

In Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, you play as Eugene McQuacklin—a down-on-his-luck duck with a broken heart, a bread addiction, and a new mystery to solve.

This time, you're snooping around a spooky campsite, sniffing out lies, filling in clues, and interviewing a quirky cast of suspects.

It's cozy, funny, and full of feathery drama. With your new (slightly annoying) partner at your side, can you crack the case—or will your emotional baggage weigh you down like soggy breadcrumbs?

The game is a shorter experience but well worth it!

Where to get it?

Steam: (here)

A GAME WHERE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE ART

GENRE: WHOLESOME, PUZZLE, CASUAL, RELAXING, COZY

AVAILABLE PLATFORMS: PC, MAC, LINUX, STEAM DECK, SWITCH, IOS, ANDROID

Please, Touch the Artwork is a chill, artsy puzzle game that dares you to do the one thing museums won’t let you—poke the paintings.

It’s got three bite-sized games in one: one where you recreate abstract art using lines and colors, one where you wander through a poetic city maze, and one where you help two little squares fall in love.

The puzzles are calm, the music’s relaxing, and the vibe is all about experimenting and exploring without pressure.

No time limits, no stress—just you, some modern art, and a whole lot of satisfying “aha!” moments.

If you’re a fan of The Witness, then this might be a good choice this weekend.

Where to get it?

Steam: (here)

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CHILL AND BUILD LITTLE TRAIN WORLDS!

GENRE: CITY BUILDER, SANDBOX, TRAINS, BUILDING, NATURE

AVAILABLE PLATFORMS: PC

Islands & Trains is a cozy sandbox where you get to design your own tiny railway dioramas across cute little islands.

No rules, no stress—just pure creative vibes. Lay down tracks through snowy forests, seaside towns, or anywhere your imagination takes you. Place trees, animals, and mountains however you like.

If you liked Dorfromantik or Townscaper, this one’s right up your alley.

Where to get it?

Steam: (here)