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.

Frank And Drake – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

Frank And Drake – PS5 Review

Indie games and developers are the lifeblood of the video games industry. The medium we know and love today is based on a foundation of the pioneering work of indie developers. Frank and Drake is one such indie title that is unique in the way it delivers its branching narrative adventure. Supernatural Mystery - Frank and Drake Having previously released the award winning game STAY, this is the team at Appnormals latest title. The cinematic interactive adventure is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. This review is spoiler free so no caution is needed as you read ahead. Gameplay Set in the fictional city - Oriole, players take on a quite unique dual role playing the 2 main characters alternately - Frank during the day and Drake at night. Building...
SETTRIS PC Review
PC Reviews

SETTRIS PC Review

SETTRIS is a puzzle game of rotating and flipping block placement. It is developed and published by Zoo Corporation (Mystic Gate, Pretty Girls series). It is currently only available for PC on Steam. SETTRIS is Totally More Laid Back than Tetris Puzzle games have been around for ages. Some of them are nice and chill to pass the time, whereas others are anxiety-inducing. SETTRIS is thankfully among the former. I personally don't mind a mixture of the two though. Which type of puzzle game do you prefer? Gameplay SETTRIS is honestly a very simple game. Each stage presents a game board and the challenge is to get all of the pieces you are given onto that board. You are able to flip and rotate the pieces as needed. There is also no timer so you can take your time with each. Most of the ...
Dwerve – PC Review
PC Reviews

Dwerve – PC Review

If you're a fan of tower defence games, then the developers at Half Human Games have brought us their take on the genre with Dwerve. Released in May 2022, players can pick it up on Steam for £15.49. The soundtrack is also available for an additional £7.19 for those who love to collect music. Not all heroes carry swords I find this genre relaxing and not too demanding, which makes it a great way to pass the time. Games like Bloons TD 6 and Plants vs Zombies instantly come to mind. Both were great games, but what interested me with Dwereve is that it is more story-focused. I'm hoping for a nice selection of towers to use and a rich story I can get lost in. Let me know in the comments about some of your favourite tower defence games and what I should check out. Gameplay In Dwerve, our...
King of the Castle Democracy Manifest Released Today!
News & Updates

King of the Castle Democracy Manifest Released Today!

Tributary Games today released the 1.2 update entitled 'Democracy Manifest' for their popular party game, King of the Castle. Community ideas get introduced in 1.2 King of the Castle Democracy Manifest brings some great community requested features, including the ability for those that bought the game to choose the region that they join. Bringing some new schemes as well as a new loyalist scheme to the game. As well as other bits and pieces. New Flags With the update, you get a huge 59 events added to the game, so good luck finding those. One of these is the 'The Rightful Heir' event, introducing a tale of revenge against usurpers of the throne. As well as the 'Jailbreak' event, giving an imprisoned noble the chance to break out and cause havoc in the Kingdom. With the King of the...
Cruise Ship Manager – PC Review
PC Reviews

Cruise Ship Manager – PC Review

Developed and published by Image Power S.A., Cruise Ship Manager is a simulation game that puts you in charge of a sprawling ocean liner. Tasked with everything from managing staff and organising events to fending off storms and natural disasters.  Let's dive in and closely examine what makes Cruise Ship Manager so special. Cruising through life, it's time to manage something, so let's become a Cruise Ship Manager. Ahoy there, gamers! Today, we're setting sail on a luxury cruise ship bound for adventure, excitement, and some much-needed R&R. But before you pack your bags and head to the high seas, let's talk about a game that's sure to whet your appetite for maritime mayhem. Gameplay If you've played other simulation games before, you'll feel at home with Cruise Ship Manager.  You'...
Martian Panic – PC Review
PC Reviews

Martian Panic – PC Review

Run! NYX Digital Ltd has sent Martians to invade us with help from Funbox Media Ltd. They'll be arriving June 30th this year! Luckily we can fight back in Martian Panic, an arcade shooter. It'll be available on Steam for those who love rail shooters. Get off my planet! I don't play a lot of rail shooters, and the last one I could recall playing was Silent Hill; I must have wasted a good few tokens on that. I thought I would try and give the rail shooter genre another go and thought Martian Panic would be a good start. The visuals looked fun, and the characters seemed whacky. Let me know in the comment below what rail shooters you would recommend.   Gameplay There are several characters for players to choose from, such as the travelling salesman or a teenage girl who is secretly an ...
Pile Up! – PC Preview
Previews & Early Access

Pile Up! – PC Preview

Pile Up! is a quirky, relaxing, strategic game in which players need to build and create communities to fulfil the requests of the inhabitants. Given only a small piece of land to develop on, this leads to some pretty whacky designs and interesting constructs. But don't get too comfortable, as chilled and relaxed as the game may be, things can quickly fall apart. Pile Up! has been developed by Remoob and published by Next in Game & IndieArk. Hearing about Remoob for the first time? Well, Remoob is a small indie company based in Turkey that aims to develop "games that feel noteworthy... with unique atmospheres". Remoob have a few other games, so be sure to check out their developer page on Steam, or their website if you enjoy this preview. Brick by Brick Each structure advertently ...
Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine – PC Review
PC Reviews

Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine – PC Review

The development team at Headup Development has brought us the diabolical game known as Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine. Players may know Dr. Fetus as the main antagonist from the Super Meat Boy franchise. If you are familiar with the game Puyo Puyo, then players can try this new puzzle arcade with a large-difficulty twist. Where? You might ask well it's out now on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch for £7.99. A demo is also available on Steam for those who are cautious and know what the world of Super Meat Boy is like. Who knew evil could look so cute? I remember playing Super Meat Boy and never beating the game. When I saw this game released, you know what they say about the cat? I enjoy playing challenging games such as the Soulsborne games or the Nioh franchise, so why not try a puzzle ...
Halls of Torment PC Preview
Previews & Early Access

Halls of Torment PC Preview

Halls of Torment is a fantasy horde survival roguelite. It is developed and published by Chasing Carrots (Good Company, Pressure Overdrive). You can find it out now in Early Access on Steam. Halls of Torment is Another Steam Deck Staple I've never really been into horde survival games. I held out a long time before finally picking up Vampire Survivors when it suddenly became so popular. But once I did get around to it I could understand why. Halls of Torment is looking like it will be the same way. I've already added it to my list of games that will always be available on my Steam Deck. The list isn't long yet, but any game that is as simple and entertaining to pick up for a quick session should be there. What's on your list? Gameplay Halls of Torment is one of the latest horde surviva...
Catgotchi: Virtual Pet – Switch Review
Switch Reviews

Catgotchi: Virtual Pet – Switch Review

Catgotchi: Virtual Pet has been out for around 2 months now, and RedDeer.Games brings a nostalgic twist on a new game. Bringing the Tamagotchi to life! Raising Cats the Old Fashioned Way Random call to action now... what's your favourite breed of cat? Go on, let us know in the comments down below. Gameplay Catgotchi: Virtual Pet is cute. It really really is. It is also going to cater to a certain demographic of gamers. So what do we get up to on Catgotchi? Effectively your aim is to raise a healthy and happy cat. Choosing from one of 3 breeds to start with you clean up their poop, feed them, give them water and play with them. If you manage to get a cat to full adulthood a couple of times it unlocks the next set of cat breeds to choose from. Be careful though, as although you can st...