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.

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible Debut Game Announced
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Dog Man: Mission Impawsible Debut Game Announced

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is an exciting 2D side-scrolling platformer developed by Floor 84 Studio. Based on the popular comic books by Dav Pilkey this is the first time Dog Man will appear in a game. The game will be available Dec. 6, 2024, digitally and physically on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. We gotta do good! Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet. Embark on an exciting journey in pursuit of the thief who stole the key to the city. Travel across 50 unique levels spanning five diverse worlds as part of your mission. Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each equipped with special abilities and gadgets! Together, conquer challenging obstacle...
Beyond Galaxyland – PC Review
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Beyond Galaxyland – PC Review

Introducing Beyond Galaxyland a retro-futuristic adventure from developer Sam Enright. Their previous first foray into the gaming industry The Greater Good (2018) garnered many great reviews with some saying it was a masterpiece. This game, released on the 24th September 2024, seems to surpass the first in graphics, story, and more. It's available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. TO THE STARS AND BEYOND There's definitely a market for these pixelated side-scrolling adventures which are a love letter to games such as Another World, Flashback, Prince of Persia, and more. What games do you have fond memories of playing? Leave a comment and let's get talking. Let's go explore Galaxyland together! Gameplay Beyond Galaxyland tells the tale of Doug an unassuming teen thrown into an adv...
Maestro – Quest 3 Review
VR Reviews

Maestro – Quest 3 Review

Have you ever been sitting at the opera and always wanted to have a go at the stick? Well now is your chance, developed by Double Jack and VR label Creature bring you Maestro. After a hugely successful free demo, the full-length game will be released on the Quest 2, 3, 3s and Pro on October 17th, with SteamVR releasing on October 22nd. Musicality at its finest. So just what does that guy at the front of the orchestra do exactly? Well read on and you might just find out! Gameplay Maestro is, in essence, a rhythm game with a few differences. I won't tell you what they are yet, but stick around for the rest of the review, and all will become clear. When you start up for the first time, you are introduced to the game very gently. It is a nice, neat tutorial that takes you through the co...
Europa – PC Review
PC Reviews

Europa – PC Review

Fancy something a bit more peaceful? Fancy a game where the focus is on exploration and meditation? Well, Europa might be exactly what you are looking for. This is the creation of a small team led by the former Overwatch and Diablo3 Art Director, Helder Pinto. Then published by Future Friends Games Europa attempts to go against the grain and give you a more chilled experience. Chilled, Peaceful, Exploration So let's dive into this peaceful game of adventure. Join us on this journey. Gameplay I will start off by saying, the game is only around 4 hours long, Don't let that detract you from continuing your reading though, as it packs a lot into a small game. All in all Europa is an incredible game with simplistic controls, which leaves a smile on your face. Europa has a very touching s...
Game Builder Tycoon – PC Review
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Game Builder Tycoon – PC Review

Start your own gaming company in Game Builder Tycoon - the latest release from developers AM Playground and publisher Playway S.A. Choose your platform, game size and more as you take the reins and develop your own games. With plenty of areas to develop into and unlock, opportunities seem to be endless - even bankruptcy is a possibility! Game Builder Tycoon is available now on Steam for £6.80 thanks to a launch discount. However this ends on the 14th October after which the game will cost £8.50. You'll be the next Ubisoft in no time Gameplay It's now 2005 and you've decided that you want to set out into the world of game development! When you first load up Game Builder Tycoon you are prompted to choose your character, your company name and your favourite avatar. You can then distri...
Exploding Kittens VR – Quest 3 Review
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Exploding Kittens VR – Quest 3 Review

If you haven't heard of Exploding Kittens then where have you been hiding? Not only is it a popular physical card game but also a Netflix series. It is now, thanks to Asmodee Entertainment and Saber Interactive, a video game. I present to you Exploding Kittens VR! I know what an unexpected name. Released on the Meta store for Quest 3, Quest Pro as well as the Quest 2 you can take on friends, foe and AI in this heart stopping chaotic card game where the main aim is to blow up your friends. WARNING: HIGH LEVELS OF EXPLOSIVI-KITTY As someone who loves it when card games make the jump to VR I was super excited to play Exploding Kittens VR. So let's dive into the virtual world and see the experience. Gameplay The gameplay loop is quite straightforward in Exploding Kittens VR; Don't Blow Up!...
Amber Isle – PC Review
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Amber Isle – PC Review

Amber Isle is a cosy management game with crafting and exploration. Developed by Ambertail Games and published by Team17. Available for £24.99, this adorable dino adventure arrived on Steam today! However, Nintendo Switch gamers will have to wait until 31st October to get their hands on this cute prehistoric village sim game. Let's make a name for ourselves! Your (customisable) Paleofolk embark on an adventure, which is short-lived after they fall from the hot-air balloon they’re travelling on. Your dino falls through the roof of an abandoned shop on Amber Isle. The outraged and less than friendly Mayor Clawsworth declares you a hooligan that must pay for damages. Two kinder Paleofolks, Mabel and Adi convince the Mayor to let you run the aforementioned store and help fix up the once ...
Hidden In My Paradise – PC Review
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Hidden In My Paradise – PC Review

From the developers of A Tiny Sticker Tale, Ogre Pixel brings players their latest game. A cozy hidden-object and decoration game delightfully named Hidden in My Paradise. Releasing on Steam and Nintendo Switch on October 9th, the game retails for £8.99. Nintendo Switch players can also enjoy a 15% off offer on the eStore till October, 15th. Designing Your Own Hidden Paradise Finding hidden objects? Fun. Designing a mini paradise with various types of animals and hiding objects? Fun and adorable. Hidden in My Paradise might be the hidden gem of games missing from your Steam library. Gameplay Hidden in My Paradise is an isometric, hidden-object, and decoration game. Players see the world through the two main characters - Laly, a photographer, and Coronya, a fairy. Two delightful cha...
Gaucho Coming in 2025!
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Gaucho Coming in 2025!

Gaucho and the Grassland from Epopeia Games is heading to PC in February 2025. With a console release coming later, you can get your hands on a Steam Demo in November. Gaucho or Gaucha? Playing at Gaucho, you get to learn everything from the basics to crafting your own tools to help expand your farm. That's not all though, you will be able to explore nature. Go hunting for materials, or just buy them from a local vendor, it's entirely up to you. Using your helpful horse and faithful dog you will unlock and explore many different biomes, both at different times and in various weather conditions. You can help out local residents to increase your charisma, helping to unlock new paths and resources to continue to evolve your farm. There are also some supernatural encounters where you ...
Storage Hunter Simulator – PC Preview
Previews & Early Access

Storage Hunter Simulator – PC Preview

Storage Hunter Simulator is a management simulator game. Developed and published Racoons Studios and additionally published by BeardedBrothers.Games, Storage Hunter Simulator releases into early access on Steam, on October 10th. A used towel, that's $250 easy. The simulator genre never ceases to amaze me with how many concepts can spring forth from it. Storage Hunter Simulator has the player bidding on abandoned storage lockers and trying to make your money back, plus profit. I’m definitely coloured intrigued, and since this game will release in Early Access, there’s potential for far more content even further post-launch. Gameplay There’s no overall story to Storage Hunter Simulator. You dive right in by choosing between one of two characters, male or female. After choosing, y...