Tag: Casual

If you’re looking for a game that won’t take up too much time or brain space, come browse the Thumb Culture news pieces and reviews of the latest casual games.

Home Sports – Quest 3 Review
VR Reviews

Home Sports – Quest 3 Review

We covered the news that Home Sports was in development by Resolution Games back in September. The studio is known for their VR titles such as Demeo, Racket Club, and Blastion and now they add the recently released Home Sports to that list. It is available on the Meta Quest Store now for £15.99. Let's Play Some Sportsball The big question is whether Resolution Games has another hit on their hands! So let's get right to it, Batter Up! Gameplay Home Sports features five sports: badminton, pickleball, mini-golf, bowling, and hockey. Each Sport offers its distinct feel and is designed to cater to various player preferences. The game's standout feature is its adjustability to your physical space. Not to mention it's all in mixed reality is a close second for standout features. You can also ...
Dog Man: Mission Impawsible – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible – PS5 Review

There have been plenty of movie-to-game adaptations over the years—even game-to-movie. However, book-to-game seems to be a genre rarely experienced. Well developers Floor 84, publishers Mindscape and bestselling author Dav Pilkey have teamed up. They have become the Supa Buddies, well not quite but we'll get onto them soon! They have however released Dog Man: Mission Impawsible. Available across platforms, the game will cost you around £34.99. Woof Woof, Bark, Meow Meow In digital stores now you can pick up Dog Man: Mission Impawsible and dive into the comically adventurous world before the Dog Man movie hits cinemas in February 2025. Gameplay Firing up the game, you are greeted with familiar graphics, especially if you've read any of Dav Pilkey's books. Thankfully the middle child in ...
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Expansion – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Expansion – PS5 Review

Disney Dreamlight Valley returns with a new expansion, The Storybook Vale. Published and developed by Gameloft, this adventure slash life simulation game has won the hearts of all Disney lovers. Being able to journey into a world inhabited by your favourite characters, I mean what isn't to love? With new content coming to the game at regular intervals, we were lucky enough to get access to the latest expansion. Available on all good platforms, the expansion pack will set you back about £24.99. For this review I played Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale on PlayStation 5. So just what is contained within this big expansion? We will give you a small glimpse into the magic surrounding The Storybook Vale. Once Upon A Time... It's clear that someone at Gameloft absolutely loves Di...
Completely Stretchy – PC Review
PC Reviews

Completely Stretchy – PC Review

Completely Stretchy is a first person narrative that offers a 3D open world exploration of three Grombi Islands. It is the latest release by developer Warp Digital, published by Super Rare Games, originating from the mind and creativity of Dan Ferguson. Forewarning, this review will contain many puns and I am not sorry about it. Completely Stretchy is available to play on Steam as of right now! HAVE YOU BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AT WORK THAT WASN'T YOUR FAULT? Gameplay You're a Grombi, this world's local resident. What IS a Grombi, I hear you ask? Well, a Grombi can take many glorious forms. You can come across a Grombi that almost mimics Mike Wazowsky but with arms extending out of their head. Or maybe, they're just a big blob with eyes. Size is no issue in the land of Grombis. After an...
Ballionaire – PC Review
PC Reviews

Ballionaire – PC Review

Time flies when you're having fun! It only feels like last week I was checking out Ballionaire's Steam Next Fest demo and now here I am reviewing the full game! Developed by newobject and published by Raw Fury, the game is available now on Steam for an introductory price of £9.99. Welcome fellow Ballionaires It's been just over a month since I spent my first 10 hours with the game on PC. With another 6 hours recorded, how vibrant is Ballionaire's full package? That's what I'm here to talk to you about. If you've played the Ballionarie demo, are you excited for the full drop? Let us know in the comments what has you bouncing off the walls to play! Gameplay Ballionaire confidently introduces itself as "a fast-paced, kinetic roguelike, where strategy meets physics to create outrageous...
Shop Simulator: Supermarket – PC Review
PC Reviews

Shop Simulator: Supermarket – PC Review

Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns Here comes another simulator. This time, we are going to be working as a cashier in Shop Simulator: Supermarket. Created and self-published by the team Three River Games. The game itself is already out on Steam and will cost you £8.99. Cash or Card, Sir? Regular Thumb Culture readers will know, I love a good simulation game. If you do too then you may want to check out some of my other reviews including: Zoo Simulator, Recycling Centre, Storage Hunter, and most recently, Beff Jezos Simulator. But back to Shop Simulator: Supermarket! Gameplay In Shop Simulator: Supermarket we don’t have a story as such, more little goals to complete to become, well, a fully fledged supermarket. The game walks...
Laundry Store Simulator – PC Preview
PC Reviews

Laundry Store Simulator – PC Preview

Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns. PlayWay S.A. has published another sim and once again I find myself in another occupation. You need your clothes cleaned and dried, well come check out my store in Laundry Store Simulator. Developed by Akhir Pekan Studio and released on 9th of December, it’s my job to make sure all the creases are out, and the game is clean to go. Wanna try it out for yourself? Then head over to Steam here. No shoes, no shirt, but I still give service! Gameplay We get our laundry store, thanks to the investment of a certain not-so-subtle Banker. Literally his name. Now, with ten grand of in debt in our bank, we can start. Laundry Store Simulator gives you both a cheap washer and dryer to use at the start. Luck...
Short Trip – PC Review
PC Reviews

Short Trip – PC Review

The beautiful illustrative experience, Short Trip launches today on Steam at an introductory price of £1.52. Created by Alexander Perrin, we first covered the news of the game coming to PC earlier this month. And ever since I have been very excited about getting my hands on it! Purrfect Tramsport We all use games to unwind but for cosy game fans this may the best one yet! What's your perfect way to unwind? Let us know in the comments. Gameplay The aim of Short Trip is beautifully simple. Drive a tram across a mountainscape whilst picking up and dropping off cat passengers as you go. The developer of the game Alexander Perrin has said this is more of an 'interactive illustration' than a game. And I'm inclined to agree. Especially knowing every single asset within the game is hand dr...
Party Spirits Crosses The Veil Today
News & Updates

Party Spirits Crosses The Veil Today

Party Spirits is a 2D pixel art online party game by solo developer Oliver Sebert. Releasing today on Steam, the game can be played with 2–6 players and features 29 unique minigames, each with its own mechanic. Unlike traditional party games, players never sit idle as spectators. In minigames where avatars can die, they transition to their Ghost Form, allowing them to actively influence the ongoing gameplay. Celebrate the afterlife Party Spirits begins on an island where players choose their avatars by flying over as ghosts and possessing one of the villagers. Once all players have selected their avatars, they gather at the docks and board a boat to travel to the match island. Upon arrival, an entity welcomes them to the tournament. The competition progresses through a series of miniga...
Overthrown – PC Preview
Previews & Early Access

Overthrown – PC Preview

Overthrown is a new game hitting early access today, December 5th. Created by Brimstone and published by Maximum Entertainment, the game itself is a city builder with you being its ever watchful Queen. I’ve seen TikTok videos of Overthrown and it looks pretty good. If you are curious to play it yourself, then head on over to the Steam page. Nothing is gonna stop me! Gameplay Overthrown offers two map sizes for the player, Foothills, which is medium size and a larger one called Seaside Cliffs. When you drop into your newly created world, a crown will be noticeable in the distances. It gives you the power to build, and this is how we will create our kingdom. A small tutorial is there, but it doesn’t really go that in depth. Unlike other games where you would begin making tool...