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.

Farming Simulator VR – Quest 3 Review
VR Reviews

Farming Simulator VR – Quest 3 Review

Virtual reality games are in abundance, but for the first time ever GIANTS Software has released Farming Simulator VR. If you already know this is a game for you, you can grab it for £22 from the Meta Quest store. So come on down to the Thumb Culture Farm and see just what's happening with this relaxing entry into the FS Franchise. Farming Made Virtual Whilst Farming Simulator has been around for a while, and we even have a Farming Sim 2025 review coming in the next week or so. However, VR has never been given a look. That is until now. Gameplay Having been designed from the ground up for VR, Farming Simulator VR is a great entry into the farming world. As with most Farming Sim games, you start off with a nice tutorial to show you the ropes. Whether that's how to drive a tractor or eve...
Two Point Museum – PC Review
PC Reviews

Two Point Museum – PC Review

Two Point Studios has dropped another corker! This time you get to run your very own museum, in the aptly titled, Two Point Museum. It takes the well loved formula from Hospital and Campus and turns the fun factor up to 11. Museums Rock! Released at the start of March on Steam, Two Point Museum has got an incredible following. But what exactly makes this game the high scorer that it is? Well before I give it my own reward, let's look at what makes this game tick. Gameplay Playing on the PC in my opinion is the best way to play this type of game. Being able to chill out in your chair and mostly just using your mouse to play through. Its relaxing, enjoyable, and yet in some instances a little bit stressful. Thankfully the latter doesn't turn up all that often. Two Point Museum allows ...
Scarlet Hollow – PC Preview
Previews & Early Access

Scarlet Hollow – PC Preview

There’s something deeply unsettling about small towns. Maybe it’s how everyone knows your business, or perhaps it’s the sense that you might never leave once you’ve arrived. Scarlet Hollow, developed and published by Black Tabby Games, leans into that creeping dread with a masterful blend of mystery, horror, and pitch, black humour. Best known for Slay the Princess, the indie duo behind Black Tabby Games have crafted another narrative-driven gem where your choices matter, your relationships evolve, and no one is getting out unscathed. With four episodes currently available (out of seven planned) on Steam, Scarlet Hollow is already shaping up to be one of the most immersive experiences in gaming. Scarlet might be Hollow but this game is full of greatness What are you most excited about in...
Mini Market Design – Switch Review
Switch Reviews

Mini Market Design – Switch Review

Mini Market Design is the latest cosy game on our screens. Developed and published by RedDeerGames, the game is now available on the Nintendo store for £8.09. I am a big fan of all things cosy, so I was excited to get my hands on this game. What will you build? Are you a big fan of the cosy-type games? If so, let me know of your favourite down below. In the meantime, let's find out what Mini Market Design is all about! Gameplay As expected, Mini Market Design is a creative sandbox game where you can design and decorate your mini markets. You begin by choosing from 8 different unique store layouts. While they are all 'mini' in nature, they offer variety in size. It is up to you to decide if you stay with the ultimate mini market, or do you test the limits of what is mini. Once you h...
Knights in Tight Spaces – PC Review
PC Reviews

Knights in Tight Spaces – PC Review

Knights in Tight Spaces (KITS) is the latest release from Bristol indie developers Ground Shatter, alongside publishers Raw Fury. Taking place in the Fights in Tight Spaces universe. Like its predecessor, KITS is a turn-based tactical deckbuilder, but this time with a high fantasy setting. Kicking off as a local mercenary, you stumble into becoming the hero/heroine opposing various evils threatening the land. Knights in Tight Spaces is available on Steam today i.e. March 4th 2025. It's time for some ragtag heroes in Knights in Tight Spaces I haven't played Fights in Tight Spaces, but I can easily see how KITS builds upon it in fresh ways. I have had a lot of fun with KITS, which pleasantly reminded me of Wildermyth and Slay The Spire. Let's check out why and how. Gameplay KITS open...
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator Delivery Driver DLC – PC Review
PC Reviews

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator Delivery Driver DLC – PC Review

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator returns with a new expansion, Delivery Driver. Published by Nacon and developed by Simteract, Taxi Life originally drove into our libraries March 2024. Almost a year into the journey, we now welcome the first expansion. Available on all platforms, this expansion pack will cost you between £7.99 - £8.50 depending on platform. Beep, beep! Have you played the original game? If you haven't, check out my review of the base game to help make your decision! Gameplay The Delivery Driver DLC offers new timed missions, whereby the player needs to deliver packages. To start these missions, you can drive to one of the new warehouse icons highlighted on the map. There you will be faced with a showcasing of different deliveries. These missions will all be diff...
Saintess of the Golden Bow – PC Demo Preview
Previews & Early Access

Saintess of the Golden Bow – PC Demo Preview

Saintess of the Golden Bow (SotGB) is the latest and first commercial project from Transparent Games and publisher Error 300. Transparent Games is a Polish studio that has made over a dozen free games since 2021. SotGB is a fantasy romance visual novel where the heroine must navigate the responsibilities of the title role and handle romance involving the eligible bachelors who cross your path. Will Cupid's arrow find its mark in Saintess of the Golden Bow? I went into the demo expecting a period romantic drama and was pleasantly surprised. SotGB delivers a spin on the fantasy genre with its world-building and a likeable protagonist in Celeste. It is still in early development as fundraising for the game will come from the developer's Patreon and upcoming Kickstarter campaign. The demo wi...
Tiny Garden – PC Demo Preview
Previews & Early Access

Tiny Garden – PC Demo Preview

Tiny Garden is an upcoming cosy game from developer Ao Norte and publisher Super Rare Originals. It also has a free demo in this month's Steam Next Fest. Thanks to the team over at Super Rare, we got access to that very demo a week early! Polly Pocket : Landscaper Edition Gameplay So what exactly do you do in Tiny Garden? Look after and grow your own plants in a small plot of land within a magical toy, obviously. The gameplay is actually that simplistic. Essentially the gameplay loop can be broken down into four simple steps: Grab a seed and bury it in the soil Turn the crank Collect plants Trade plants for other seed types or home accessories Of course you have to add in things such as customising your home area, changing your colourways of both your toy and th...
Grandma, No! – PC Demo Preview
Previews & Early Access

Grandma, No! – PC Demo Preview

Grandma, No! is an Adventure Sandbox is developed by Wallride and published by Super Rare Originals.  Wallride is known for its very fun and chaotic nature if you ever play EleMetals. You should watch their video to see just how chaotic these developers are.  Honestly, what caught my eye about this game is just how limitless I can do something that will break another thing. So, get ready, because I'm going to say chaos/chaotic a lot in this preview review. Grandma is out here with a bottomless watering can and rapid fire toots. What in the Felix the cat thing is going on?! Gameplay I will tell you now, Grandma, No! is a game where your brain should always be off. Don't think, don't worry and just trust your gut with what you do. There is a bit of story happening at the start from what...
Hello Kitty Island Adventure – PC Review
PC Reviews

Hello Kitty Island Adventure – PC Review

Hello Kitty Island Adventure has made it's way from mobile to the big screen. Developed and published by Sunblink, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available now on Steam for £36. It's also available digitally on the Nintendo Store. I am a big Sanrio fan and let me tell you I have been counting down the days to be able to write this review! A tropical island for me to spruce up, this sounds familiar... Porting a mobile game to PC and console is always a big risk. Does this break the mould? If anyone can do it, it would be Hello Kitty and her pals. Right? Let's find out. Gameplay Hello Kitty may have studied to be a professional baker in France, but one thing is for sure, never trust her to bake cakes on a plane. Unless you want to end up stranded on an abandoned theme park island wi...