Tag: Strategy

Discover detailed reviews of top strategy games, including real-time tactics and turn-based challenges right here on Thumb Culture. Perfect for players who enjoy deep thinking, careful planning, and mastering complex gameplay mechanics.

Drill Core PC Early Access Preview
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Drill Core PC Early Access Preview

Drill Core is a mix of strategy, simulator and roguelite. It is in development by Hungry Couch Games (Black Skylands) with publishing by tinyBuild (Hello Neighbor, among many others). It is now available in early access on Steam. Dig Deep with this Pixel Roguelite Mashup Drill Core first caught my eye when I had a chance to play the demo earlier this year. I didn't have quite as much time with it as I would have liked so I was eager to get another chance to check it out. Not to mention I've been a fan of most of the games out there with the help of tinyBuild. What about you, reader? Is there a publisher you tend to follow as tried and true? Let me know in the comment section. Gameplay In Drill Core, you work for the corporate company... DrillCore... as a Platform Manager. Your prim...
Planet Coaster 2 Opens It’s Gates in November
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Planet Coaster 2 Opens It’s Gates in November

Frontier Developments have announced that Planet Coaster 2 will be launching on November 6th. Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the much-anticipated sequel to their coaster and waterpark simulation game Planet Coaster will be available in both a Standard and Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition will include a Vintage Funfair Ride Pack, giving players an additional ten coasters and rides inspired by iconic fairground rides. No need for fomo though.  Everyone who pre-orders Planet Coaster 2 will receive three extra rides as part of the Bonus Ride Collection. Life is a rollercoaster, just gotta ride it Planet Coaster 2 invites players to expand their imagination with a spectacular selection of rides, slides, and so much more. Push the boundaries of creativity like never before...
Frostpunk 2 – PC Review
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Frostpunk 2 – PC Review

Frostpunk 2 is an innovative city builder developed and published by 11 bit studios. This second instalment of the Frostpunk series puts you in the shoes of a steward that has to overcome social and economical challenges in a cold dystopian society. The captain is dead. It is now up to you to make sure the city survives. The extreme cold is the least of your worries now, remember to keep everyone happy, or it will be your downfall! The game is available now through advanced access with the Deluxe edition and fully releases for £37.99 on Steam on the 20th of September. It will also be available on PlayStation 5, macOS, Xbox Series X and Series S. The city must not fall! Gameplay The gameplay of Frostpunk 2 has been massively improved upon when comparing it to its predecessor. The...
New Space for Sale Update: Lift Off
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New Space for Sale Update: Lift Off

Mirage Game Studios has launched an exciting new update for the interstellar space realtor adventure, Space for Sale. Dubbed "Lift Off" this update includes a rocket-load of quality-of-life improvements and fresh content. 3,2,1...Lift Off! The Lift Off update introduces highly-requested features like the ability to relocate already-built structures, global hub management, a bustling market, and a galaxy of UI improvements. And if you're wondering what on earth global hub management means, it's fancy lingo for "access all your resources from anywhere on a planet". Players can also now dive into a brand-new event, working for the legendary Glorpian Gardener, Glick Glorpenschmirz - now there's a name that's sure to leave a crater in history! For more info about the Lift Off update c...
Tactical Breach Wizards – PC Review
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Tactical Breach Wizards – PC Review

Love Wizards? Love RPG Strategy games? Well, grab your broomsticks. And make sure you're stocked up on bones of newt. Because we're going to use our best spells and breach this review of Tactical Breach Wizards! Tactical Breach Wizards is an Adventure, RPG, Strategy from Suspicious Developments.  These folks made one of my favourite games from 2013: Gunpoint. I'm not exaggerating when I say it felt a bit of an honour to get to review this game as I spent hours on Gunpoint. As I'm familiar with Suspicious Developments I already know the story and characters for Tactical Breach Wizards are in good hands. I'm going to need more blood. Gameplay Tactical Breach Wizards is a turn-based tactics game in which you lead a team of renegade wizards in Kevlar. The game starts you out with a nic...
Bootleg Steamer – PC Review
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Bootleg Steamer – PC Review

From the horror specialists comes something completely different. Bootleg Steamer, a game about prohibition, moonshine and coastguards. Released today April 25th it is available on Steam. What makes this game stand apart and bring you to spend your hard earned money? Boats. Lots of Boats! Good Morning Moonshine! If you've not heard of the team over at Junkfish before, they are synonymous with Monstrum and Monstrum 2, among a couple of other games. The idea behind Bootleg Steamer came out of an internal Game Jam! So does bringing a rogue-lite style game to the water work? Or does it just become a complete shipwreck? Let's find out Gameplay What do you get if you cross Moonshine, Rum, Vodka, Whisky and grain? That's right! Prohibition! Bootleg Steamer is based in the 1920's prohibition e...
House Flipper 2 – PS5 Review
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House Flipper 2 – PS5 Review

Building on solid foundations from the first game that was released in 2018, the development team at Frozen District have brought us a new addition to the House Flipper series. House Flipper 2 is available to buy now on Xbox and PlayStation for an average £34.99.  Of course, it can be brought on PC, however, this version was released in December 2023. Will you become a property brother? Since House Flipper 2 was announced, I have been incredibly excited to play. This has been highly anticipated by the House Flipper community. It's great to see the best parts of the original game taken and improved. Let me know in the comments if you are enjoying the new game! Gameplay Moving back into your parent's house isn't everyone's dream, but the sleepy town of Pinnacove is your new home. The res...
Millennia – PC Review
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Millennia – PC Review

Millennia is a grand strategy game developed by C Prompt Games and published by Paradox Interactive. Set in a vast and detailed world, players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages, from ancient times to the present day and beyond. You don't need a Millennia to play Millennia Join an adventure through the ages in the latest in turn-based, 4x style to rival Sid Meier! Take control of a powerful nation and delve into a world filled with pioneering, expeditions, and conquering. Play now and immerse yourself in a gaming experience that keeps you hooked for hours! Gameplay The game begins with deciding on a civilization to lead, each with unique traits, strengths, and weaknesses. Players can choose from various nations such as: England, Japan, Persia, etc. Each has diffe...
Persona 3 Reload – PC Review
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Persona 3 Reload – PC Review

Persona 3 Reload is an Adventure RPG developed by Atlus and published by Sega. The Persona series first originated as a spin-off of the Megami Tensei games. The series always has us being high schoolers going through some extreme situations. When it comes to controversy, Persona 3 Reload does have a few that even I agree with. Because of the missing content of both "The Answer" and FeMC. However, recently a trusted leaker when it comes to the Persona series, says that we are getting this prologue as DLC. Which has a lot of fans of the series fuming about it being DLC. But, what was sacrificed by this was the FeMC option being forsakened. This is because it was a part of P3P and Reload is a remaster of P3FES. So, you're telling me I'll get free food and board, I'll get a gun and you wan...
Timberborn – PC Preview
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Timberborn – PC Preview

Timberborn by Polish devs Mechanistry, is a single-player city-building game that is available in Early Access on PC. With elements of The Settlers and Sim City, entwined with some serious furry beaver action, is this the builder game you've been knawing after? Release the Power of the Beaver! Without humans on the planet, Beavers are now the dominant species. Can you successfully grow from a small colony all the way to an engineering marvel of a city? Let's see how I got on. Gameplay Established in 2019 and having been in early access since September 2021, Timberborn has just had it's 5th update and shows no sign of slowing down. Starting as the Folktails faction you begin your colonisation journey. There is another faction that you can unlock once you fulfil the criteria of a ...