This Week in Gaming (Week 14)

Welcome to the final few days of March and the first few days of April. We kick off this week with a very shiny looking game that wants to freak you out. This is followed by cleaning up the neighbourhood, killing off some vampires, getting the Star God’s blessing, being a very smart octopus and finally playing jenga with a city in the ocean. We also have a bunch of other games that might appeal to you this week as well.

Subliminal / This week’s major release / Tuesday 31 March

Subliminal is a psychological horror game inspired by the urban legend of The Backrooms. Bleeding edge lighting and rendering, handcrafted open-ended levels, light and perspective-based puzzles, nostalgic spaces, unfamiliar faces, and a rotting feeling that something is not quite right. Steam link

Hozy / Monday 30 March
Restore a forgotten neighbourhood through your favourite hobby, one cozy room at a time. In Hozy, clean, paint, and decorate abandoned homes with satisfying mechanics and intuitive controls. Enjoy the little details as you interact with tools, items and furniture to bring each space back to life. Steam linkLegacy of Kain: Ascendance / Tuesday 31 March
Nosgoth’s dark fantasy world is brought to life through animated cut scenes and beautifully crafted pixel art gameplay. Each level filled with environmental challenges and puzzles that flow seamlessly into combat. Fly, fight, and unravel the past in a world of collapsing kingdoms, haunted ruins, and shattered timelines. Steam linkSpark Ignites / Early access / Wednesday 1 April
Spark Ignites – A pixel fantasy RPG where the Star God’s Blessing grants one wish each century. Orphan Ash and Clover uncover its bloody truth during their pilgrimage. Holding a world-changing secret, will you steal divine power or defy the gods? Every choice writes a new ending. Steam linkDarwin’s Paradox! / Thursday 2 April
Dive into the adventure with Darwin, an octopus as endearing as he is ingenious, torn from the ocean and trapped in a vast and mysterious industrial complex. Harness his unique talents and abilities to help him overcome the many dangers and traps in this captivating platformer and adventure game. Steam linkAll Will Fall / Friday 3 April
Build massive ocean cities and lead your people to prosperity in this post-apocalyptic survival colony sim. Featuring a physics-based 3D construction system, complex resource management, exploration, difficult political decisions, supply chains, and a robust sandbox mode. Steam linkAlso launching this week: Super Meat Boy 3D, Crown of Greed, Aether & Iron and Modulus: Factory Automation.