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Wizordum, developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, has officially exited Early Access with the release of its third episode and full 1.0 launch on PC. Priced at $19.99 (with a 15% discount until May 6th, 2025), Wizordum is a modern homage to the classic fantasy shooters of the 1990s, blending retro visuals, intricate level design, and a robust arsenal of magical weaponry into a unique first-person spellcasting experience.
The trailer for HUNGER, the upcoming PvPvE first-person extraction RPG from Good Fun Corporation, offers a chilling glimpse into a world ravaged by war and twisted by a mysterious bacterium. This detailed analysis explores the technical, narrative, and gameplay elements revealed in the trailer, highlighting what sets HUNGER apart in a crowded genre.
Supercar Collection Simulator, developed by indie studio Kiki Games, is making its official debut on Steam Early Access on April 14, 2025. After generating buzz with a free Prologue and a hands-on Steam Demo, the game is now ready to offer players the full experience of building, managing, and racing in their very own supercar store. This title stands out by combining retail management, obsessive collecting, strategic racing, and community-driven features, all wrapped in a charming, colorful package.
Out of Hands is an indie card RPG developed solely by Yang Zeyu, the creative force behind Game River. The game thrusts players into a nightmarish dreamscape, where the protagonist, shattered by the loss of a loved one, must navigate a world that is as eerie as it is emotionally charged. Each step through this surreal landscape is a confrontation with repressed memories and psychological scars, with the narrative constantly shaped by three fragmented states of mind-logic, cryptic intuition, and instinct. These mental voices not only influence the protagonist’s actions but also lead players to question what is real, what is delusion, and what lies in the unspeakable abyss that lurks beneath trauma.
A New Era for Tactical Shooters on Mobile
Delta Force, the iconic first-person shooter franchise, has made a triumphant return with its global mobile launch, achieving unprecedented success in just its first week. Developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Level Infinite, Delta Force arrived on iOS and Android on April 21, 2025, and immediately soared to the #1 Top Free Game position in the App Store across 169 territories and in the Google Play Store across 125 territories. In an astonishing display of popularity, over 10 million players joined the action within just four days, setting a new standard for AAA mobile shooters and significantly boosting the game’s performance on PC, where concurrent player counts on Steam continue to rise.
Delta Force on mobile is not just a port-it’s a fully realized, next-generation FPS experience. Players can engage in massive 24v24 Warfare battles across seven visually stunning maps, or tackle three-player co-op Operations missions featuring enemy squads, AI mercenaries, and boss encounters. The game boasts console-quality visuals, running at up to 120 FPS with HD rendering and ultra-long-distance visibility. With 10 elite Operators, 55 customizable firearms, 12 drivable vehicles, and 19 tactical gadgets, Delta Force offers a depth and variety rarely seen in mobile shooters.
Sitting down with Alon Kaplan, CEO, Team lead, and composer at Biohex Studios, at the Olamot convention, I was eager to uncover the story behind Moduwar-an RTS unlike any other. Alon recounted how the journey began nearly a decade ago, when he and co-creator Alon Tzarafi (CTO & Lead Game Designer), both passionate about real-time strategy games, gathered friends to brainstorm a new concept. Inspired by the cult classic NetStorm, they envisioned a game where players connect floating islands and build modular weapons. The twist? In Moduwar, these islands would be living creatures, not static landmasses.
After a pivotal phone call, the core mechanic of splitting and merging living entities was born. The team quickly built a tiny prototype, but the road ahead was anything but straightforward. Showcasing early builds at conventions, they received positive feedback but struggled to find a publisher willing to take a risk on such an unconventional idea. It wasn’t until a chance meeting with Firesquid at Gamescom that things finally clicked, leading to a publishing deal and a renewed sense of purpose to finish the game.
A New Challenger Emerges in the Indie RPG Scene
Rise of Rebellion arrives on PC via Steam as a 3D single-player action RPG crafted by solo developer Hytacka and published by Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab. Set in the war-torn town of Tella, players become a Tella warrior-one of a select few attuned to the mystical Tel energy of the earth-tasked with reclaiming their homeland from invaders. The game’s premise is steeped in myth, with dragons once ruling the skies until divine wrath wiped them out, leaving behind a world where faith, earth magic, and swordsmanship collide.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU) marks a triumphant return for the cult-classic side-scrolling beat ’em up, now reimagined for modern platforms with a host of technical and gameplay enhancements. Developed and published by Rocket Panda Games, this ambitious remaster leverages the power of Unreal Engine 5 to deliver a visually stunning, mechanically refined, and content-rich experience across all platforms.
A Franchise Reborn
The Phantom Breaker franchise began as a 2D fighting game in 2011, with its beat ’em up spin-off, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds, debuting in 2013. Over a decade later, Rocket Panda Games has revitalized the series, acquiring the IP and committing to expanding its global reach. PBBGU stands as the most expansive entry yet, combining the nostalgic charm of the original with modern sensibilities and a wealth of new features.
The world of magical management sims welcomes a fresh contender with Wizdom Academy, developed by the Swiss indie studio Kipwak Studio. Now available in Early Access on Steam, Wizdom Academy invites players to step into the shoes of a headmaster, tasked with not only constructing a sprawling wizarding school but also shaping the destinies of future spellcasters. With its blend of classic builder mechanics, enchanting visuals, and a strong community-driven development approach, Wizdom Academy is already making waves among fans of both simulation and fantasy genres.
Augmented Empire, developed by Coatsink, has made its much-anticipated leap from VR to PC, bringing its acclaimed cyberpunk world and tactical turn-based gameplay to a broader audience. The game is now available on Steam with a launch discount, offering both newcomers and fans of the original a chance to experience the dystopian city of New Savannah in a new light.
