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Baldur's Gate 3
Still clinging to the charts like a Mind Flayer tadpole to a brain stem, we have Baldur's Gate 3. This isn't just an RPG; it's a relationship simulator disguised as a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Developed by the wizards at Larian Studios, expect deep character customization (spend hours on your cheekbones, we won't judge), choices that *actually* matter (good luck not accidentally starting a cult), and turn-based combat that will test your tactical genius... or your ability to reload saves. It's story-rich, party-based, and probably responsible for more lost sleep than a newborn owlbear. Got a decent rig and an SSD? Good, you'll need 'em. Prepare for fellowship, betrayal, and maybe romancing a bear. Don't ask. Available on Windows and Mac!
Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Tags: RPG, Character Customization, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Turn-Based Combat
Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom's back with another installment of 'David vs. REALLY Big Goliath: The Game'. Monster Hunter Wilds throws you into relentlessly wild, dynamic environments where nature is actively trying to stomp, bite, or otherwise inconvenience you. Team up with pals in online co-op (because misery loves company, especially when facing a fire-breathing T-Rex) or go it alone if you're feeling particularly heroic (or foolish). It's all about the hunt, the action, and crafting increasingly ridiculous armour from your fallen foes. Remember your SSD, this wilderness demands speed!
Monster Hunter Wilds
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Tags: Hunting, Action, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Co-op
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Fancy a trip to feudal Japan without the pricey plane ticket? Ubisoft Quebec (and a small army of other Ubisoft studios) invites you to become both a lethal shinobi assassin AND a powerful legendary samurai in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Explore a stunning open world during a time of chaos, switching between sneaky stabs and honorable combat. Expect thrilling action, adventure, and probably a lot of climbing things you shouldn't. Sharpen your katana and practice your parkour!
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
Publisher: Ubisoft
Tags: Action, Adventure, Combat, Open World, 3D
R.E.P.O.
Ever thought horror needed more laughs and clumsy physics? R.E.P.O. is here to deliver! This online co-op horror game from semiwork pits you and up to five friends against... well, retrieving valuable, fully physics-based objects without dropping them or getting spooked into oblivion. It's described as horror *and* comedy, which usually means screaming followed by laughing at your mate who just tripped over a possessed toaster. Handle items with care, extract the goods, and try not to wet yourselves. Bonus points: it won't hog your hard drive!
R.E.P.O.
An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.
Developer: semiwork
Publisher: semiwork
Tags: Horror, Online Co-Op, Comedy, Multiplayer, Co-op
Atomfall
Fancy a post-nuclear cuppa? Atomfall, from the folks at Rebellion, drops you into a beautifully recreated slice of British countryside... after a nuclear disaster left it slightly less idyllic. This is a survival-action game where you'll scavenge, craft, barter, and fight your way through the fallout. Explore the eerie landscape, uncover mysteries, and deal with whatever mutated horrors now call the Yorkshire Dales home. Think Fallout, but with more queuing and sarcasm, probably.
Atomfall
A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.
Developer: Rebellion
Publisher: Rebellion
Tags: Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Action RPG, First-Person
FAQs
What makes Baldur's Gate 3 different from other RPGs?
Baldur's Gate 3, set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, stands out with its deep narrative focus where player choices significantly impact the story, intricate turn-based combat, extensive character customization, and complex companion relationships.
Is Monster Hunter Wilds mainly a multiplayer game?
While Monster Hunter Wilds heavily features online co-op for up to four players to hunt massive monsters together, it's also designed to be fully playable solo for those who prefer a single-player action-RPG experience.
In Assassin's Creed Shadows, do I have to choose between being a shinobi or a samurai?
No, Assassin's Creed Shadows allows you to play as *both* characters – Naoe, a shinobi assassin adept at stealth, and Yasuke, a powerful samurai focused on combat. You can switch between their distinct playstyles.
What is the main objective in R.E.P.O.?
In R.E.P.O., you play as part of a team (up to 6 players online) tasked with locating specific, valuable objects within hazardous environments, carefully handling their physics-based properties, and extracting them successfully, all while dealing with horror elements.
What kind of game is Atomfall?
Atomfall is a single-player, first-person survival-action game set in Britain after a fictional nuclear disaster. It blends exploration, scavenging, crafting, combat, and narrative elements in an atmospheric, open-world setting.