Kyle McGrath, Author at Thumb Culture

3Sep

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Monster Mop Up – PC Review

The latest game published by Yogscast Games is called Monster Mop Up, a new cleaning sim developed by the team at Terahard Ltd. I'll assume the role once again of a cleaner as I mop, vacuum, and capture little monsters that are causing havoc. If you're on the lookout for another cleaning sim, and like the sound of Monster Mop Up, then you can purchase it on the Steam store here for £12.79. There's also a demo available. Nothing like some secret spring-cleaning! Gameplay When it comes to cleaning we get four tools to do the job: our hands, mop, vacuum, and a trap. Like other games, you will mainly be cleaning up areas that have been dirtied by someone or something. In this case they're called Ragamuffins; small, cute, fluffy creatures that are usually asleep and scattered around the le...

Wild West Supermarket Simulator – PC Preview

8Aug

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Previews & Early Access

Wild West Supermarket Simulator – PC Preview

I’m starting to lose count of how many sim games are released. And even when joking about an oddly specific one, it gets made. So with that, here comes a new sim preview from Sundust called Wild West Supermarket Simulator. Fastest stock in the west, I just can't keep them long enough. It’s out now in early access on Steam. So grab your lasso and try to wrangle up some customers while I tend to the store. Gameplay Wild West Supermarket Simulator starts with you cleaning up and throwing out debris in your new store. After that, the gameplay mechanics are roughly the same as any store simulator goes; you buy stock, try to beat or match the going market price (which changes daily), stock shelves, serve customers and provide them the correct change. Eventually, you can hire employ...

6Aug

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PC Reviews

Doctor Life Simulator – PC Review

Doctor Life Simulator is a new life-sim where we play as... well, a doctor. Created by the devs at Bleeding Edge Studio and Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC, they aim to create where you save lives. While I'm writing an article to see if I can save you time and money. You pay for the best, and I'm the next "best" thing! The game is out now on Steam for £4.29 for any of those aspiring doctors out there. Gameplay Now, there wasn’t as much gameplay as I’d hoped to experience when playing Doctor Life Simulator. The tutorial kinda was the whole game. You have a daily quota to fulfil as well as a patient list. We then speak to them, and the NPC lists off what has been bothering them with key points highlighted in orange. Then you can diagnose them - if you already know the symptoms, which ...

2Aug

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Holy Shoot – PC Preview

Time to welcome a new rogue-lite shooter, crawling out of hell or maybe falling down from heaven. That’s what my preview is here to uncover. This is Tale Era Interactive’s first project, and it’s called Holy Shoot. It offers fun abilities and holy armaments against demon spawn. The game is out now in early access, and it could be yours for £16.75 on Steam. Warning! GIFs used in this article contain flashing images. I may be a Holy warrior, but I'll be damned if I let the demons win! Gameplay Holy Shoot’s story is a simple one, seven holy artifacts have been stolen from heaven, and we head down to get them back. So far, the game only offers two characters, Toshiko and Samuel. Toshiko is locked at the start but is easily unlocked by beating the first boss once. Before each run, we st...

1Aug

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PC Reviews

Back to the Dawn – PC Review

In truth, Back to the Dawn wasn’t even on my radar. But after watching the trailer, it caught my eye. The game is a story-rich RPG developed by Metal Head Games. Set in prison, where we aim to uncover some conspiracies and watch our backs. Back to the Dawn is out now on Steam for £16.75, with a supporter's pack as well. The pack costs £4.99 and comes with some fun little goodies in-game. You’ll get two posters, dice skins, and new decorative options for your cell. If you wish to buy the game for yourself, then click here. A concrete jungle is still a jungle. Before you jump into Back to the Dawn’s story, you're given a choice between two characters. Thomas the Fox and Bob the Black Panther. Both have their own reasons for being sentenced to jail. I selected Thomas, as the game sugges...

28Jul

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PC Reviews

One-Eyed Likho – PC Review

One-Eyed Likho is a first-person horror game and tells the story of the old Slavic tale of with the same name. Morteshka, the devs behind this reimagine, released a demo back in the Steam Next Fest. That’s what caught my eye to begin with (no pun intended). The game is out today (the 28th of July 2025) on Steam. Warning GIFs used may contain flashing images! Let's go in blind together. Gameplay The demo covers the beginning of the game with a man called Smith and his friend Tailor, who both decides to venture out into the dark forest. Smith aims to find evil, while I think Tailor wants a kaftan, which is a type of clothing — similar to a robe — worn by Slavic men. If you’ve played enough horror games, or hell any style of game, you'll know it’s never that simple! Although you mainl...

23Jul

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PC Reviews

Bite Sized PC Review – RATSHAKER

RATSHAKER is a horror with a comedic twist, like the title suggests — we shake a rat. Soooo, yeah. The game is developed by Sunscorched Studios and is currently out on Steam for £2.49. I mean, there is also a supporter's pack for an additional £8.50 which gets you some outfit for said rat. I've heard of choking the chicken, but this is a new one. Gameplay RATSHAKER starts with you in a field and gives you the rundown of how to shake the rat. Although you mainly walk around shaking the rat to fill up the bar above, you can also choke him too. When shaking him, he will go through various noises, with some making him sound demented. And choking him is used to unlock doors, be warned choking him for too long will kill him (duh). Occasionally the rat will speak to you in his deep toned ...

23Jul

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PlayStation Reviews

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers – PS5 Review

Earlier this year, I played the preview for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, a new souls-like game. Developed by Leenzee and published by 505 Games. Now, I’ll finally get the chance to step in and explore the world they’ve created. Has this one been on your list? If so, then you’ll be able to pick it up on PlayStation for £44.99, or for £49.99 will land you the Digital Deluxe Edition. That gets you a couple more outfits and weapons, as well as some skill point upgrades. If you want to know my previous thoughts on WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers’ preview, click here. Warning: GIFs used might contain flashing images. Fate is such a hard thing to avoid. Like I mentioned in my preview, we play as the titular character, Wuchang. A young woman who awakens in a cave with no recollection of what has pas...

Bite Sized PC Review – Fears to Fathom (Season 1)

22Jul

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Bite Sized PC Review – Fears to Fathom (Season 1)

I’ve been following the Fears to Fathom games for a while, and so here are my thoughts on season 1. The games are a collection of stories from various people and then changed into a horror game thanks to the developer Rayll. Pick your poison of fear. Each episode takes place in a different location and aims to bring your genuine fears to life. You can find all the episodes on Steam, which I’ll list below with a link and their prices. Here's the list: EP1: Home Alone - Free To Play EP2: Norwood Hitchhike - £4.29 EP3: Carson House - £4.29 EP4: Ironbark Lookout - £8.50 EP5: Woodbury Getaway - £8.50 Gameplay You’ll usually play from the perspective of who originally experienced the events. With each game giving you the actual story beforehand for the setup. We’re the...

22Jul

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PC Reviews

The Necromancer’s Tale – PC Review

Looking for a new classic-style RPG? Well, The Necromancer’s Tale might be just what you're looking for. Developed by Psychic Software, we step into an alternate history/world of 18th-century Europe. If you ever wanted to play as a necromancer, here’s your chance as it’s out now on Steam. There's a 10% launch discount available until 27th July too. Will you welcome death like an old friend? The prologue begins in a book, telling the tale of a six-year war between the Republic of Venice and the Sovereign Monarchy Rulsthen, over passage through the Adriatic Sea. Three generals of Rulsthen, a friend and two brothers, grew desperate and sailed for a month on a pilgrimage to Golgotha. On the hill where Jesus died, a mysterious person offers them a spell book which allows them to raise and c...