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.

The Caribou Trail – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

The Caribou Trail – PS5 Review

The Caribou Trail is a first‑person narrative adventure set during the Gallipoli campaign of WWI. The game was developed by Unreliable Narrators & Manavoid Entertainment, and published by Unreliable Narrators as well as Indie Asylum. Unreliable Narrators have developed a game previously called Two Falls. In Caribou Trail you play as Fisher, a soldier of the 1st Battalion Newfoundland Regiment, experiencing the psychological toll of trench warfare through slow, deliberate exploration, dialogue, and small mundane tasks. Caribou Trail is inspired by real testimonies, blending history with fiction to portray a rarely explored front of WWI: Gallipoli, from the landing to the final evacuation. Caribou Trail is available on all major gaming platforms but I played this one on the PS5, try i...
Toy Shop Tidy Up – PC Review
PC Reviews

Toy Shop Tidy Up – PC Review

You've probably noticed an influx of game centred around tidying up a particular theme of items. Well, that is exactly what Shiftmoon's newest game is exactly, but this time it is a toy store. So if that has piqued your interest then you can grab Toy Shop Tidy Up now on the Steam store for £4.59, not bad. The Gundam looking ones look cool. Gameplay We spawn in and shortly after a large amount of different toys drop down from above. I was a little taken aback by the sheer amount of toys, but began sorting and stocking them straight away. This is all there really is to Toy Shop Tidy Up, grab a handful of toys and sort them in their respective zones. One area is for cute plushies, while another is for cool mechs and dragons. When done filling out an area, you will be given one additional...
Agefield High: Rock the School – PC Review
PC Reviews

Agefield High: Rock the School – PC Review

Simultaneously, something old and something new: Refugium Games has developed and published Agefield High: Rock The School. Dropping on Steam August 12th, it's reminiscent and possibly inspired by the beloved Canis Canem Edit (or Bully in its American and later releases). Let's dive in and see if this game will pass or flunk its test. Time to give it the old college try. Gameplay We play as Sam Tatum a new kid on the block and who is attending Agefield High School. Like most first days we don't get the best start since Sam ends up fighting the head Jock Seth. And so let the school year begin. After the prologue players will get access to the whole map from the get-go, although there isn't really a lot to it. You will come across the same models over, and over again, and they give the ...
Low-Budget Repairs – PC Preview
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Low-Budget Repairs – PC Preview

Low-Budget Repairs is a first person DIY simulator developed by Gray2RGB and published by Simplicity Games & PlayWay S.A. Set in 1990's Poland; you're gifted a house by your dear old aunt. The house turns out to be a bit of a fixer-upper. It becomes quickly apparent that you'll need to learn a multitude DIY of skills to make the house even somewhat habitable. In this demo, which is available now on Steam, you'll pick up the basics of painting, plastering, tiling and couch removals to give you a taste of what the full title has to offer. Available for full PC release via Steam on 13 August 2026 with price yet to be confirmed. There's still time for you to join the 1 million players who have already added this game to their Wishlist. This is more fun than when my wife asks me to do ...
Dystopican – PC Review
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Dystopican – PC Review

How would you manage your time if all you had to do was sit and watch TV to earn money? Dystopicon is a new, dark time management game from Palitroque.  Now available on Steam for - should you add Dystopicon to your library? Read more to find out. Sit down, put your feet up and make money watching TV. What are you doing? No. Don't look out the window! Gameplay This dystopian life sim uses point-and-click mechanics to make your way through the game. Your job is to watch tv, make money to survive and comply with the authoritarian regime that controls the world. It really is as simple as that. Earning money is easy but managing it is a whole other issue. Aside from napping, everything costs money. Eating is $2, washing is $4 and other upgrades get added to your apartment as time passe...
PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack – PS5 Review

If you haven't heard of PowerWash Simulator 2, then where have you been hiding? Now, if you haven't heard of the Star Wars Pack, then honestly, what hope is there for humanity? In all seriousness, the DLC was released earlier this month, and we've been spending time cleaning up some iconic environments. All that's left is to let you know what we think of the game. Lets head into the game. A Long Time Ago... Released across all platforms, Star Wars fans are going to absolutely love this DLC pack. Now join us as we find out whether or not you can get those dings faster than the Millennium Falcon did the Kessel Run. (Yes, I know that was measured in distance; fight me in the comments) Gameplay As with all PowerWash Simulator levels, they aren't drenched in difficulty. Instead opting for a...
Fogpiercer – PC Review
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Fogpiercer – PC Review

Fogpiercer is a strategy deckbuilder roguelite available  for PC, macOS, and Linux. Choose your driver, engine and support carriages as you traverse the wasteland in search of a new home. Defend against an ongoing assault to reach the edge of the fog safely. Developed by Mad Cookies Studio (Cardbob) with publishing by Hooded Horse (Manor Lords, 9 Kings), you can find it on most digital store platforms and included with Xbox Game Pass. Chugga Chugga Boom Boom Here we are back again with another roguelite. Fogpiercer is also a strategic deckbuilder similar to Moonsigil Atlas or Slay the Spire. With a plethora of rougelites to go around, how does it shape up? Check out what I found in the review below. Gameplay Fogpiercer is a roguelite that combines strategic, turn-based combat and d...
Forensics: Crime Scene Detective – PC Review
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Forensics: Crime Scene Detective – PC Review

Have you ever wanted to become a forensic specialist within the Police? Well, with the release of Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, you now have the chance. Developed by Binary Impact & Alchemical Works and published by Aerosoft GmbH, Crime Scene Detective is available to buy now. If you’re quick, you can buy Crime Scene Detective for £17.99. This 20% discount is available until the 27th of July. After this date, it is £22.49. Gameplay Based on the experience and insights of the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate, you become a forensic specialist in this realistic simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and identify perpetrators. Your work is purely based on fact, with several methods at your disposal. Beginning at your desk, you are handed a case...
The Mermaid Mask – PC Review
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The Mermaid Mask – PC Review

The Mermaid Mask is the fourth installment to the Detective Grimoire series and the sequel to the Tangled Tower. From the brilliant minds at SFB Games, this game still lives up to its predecessors. The Mermaid Mask is a Casual, Adventure, Puzzle game that is well worth anyone's time. However, the game is originally a point and click game, but SFB Games has made their games controller friendly. To the point I played between my Steam Deck and my desktop on and off my work shifts. I can't explain how much I love this series and have been anticipating a new entry into the Grimoire series. Now sit back, relax and let's save the mystery in The Mermaid Mask. So, you're telling me that I can combine parts of a ship to a submarine, and it'll all still work with no issues?! Gameplay We play ...
Rhythm Paradise Groove – Switch 2 Review
Switch Reviews

Rhythm Paradise Groove – Switch 2 Review

If you are looking for your next game, then you might want to consider Rhythm Paradise Groove. The incredibly addictive game uses a tried and tested concoction of easy to pick up gameplay, with that "Just One More" flavour. Let's find out just what makes it tick. Get In The Groove Having spent a number of hours playing through the different options in the game, I can tell you that you are going to want to pick this game up. Now if you want to experience everything for the first time, with no little tidbits of information. Then skip reading the rest of this review and head to the Nintendo Store and purchase it. For those who want to know more, let's hit the Gameplay section. Gameplay When you fire up the game, you get to calibrate it to your TV to make sure that when you press the butto...