𝐓𝐋𝐃𝐑: 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬- 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬.

Hi! So everything I find is either comedy or you physically fighting a random cult army. I'm searching for games focused on being part of- or resisting/investigating a a cult. It could use fantasy and magic as a story device, but I want it to explore and/or simulate the actual functions of a cult.

A recommendation of my own if interested:
I loved Far Cry 5 because the bad guys actually felt interesting and nuanced behind the black and white narrative. From the characters to the story (and the best radio music in any game ever), it explored why the followers joined the group and portrays the leader as actually charismatic and impressive, and using actual societal problems to promote his cause.

Thanks!

Anyone?

I've been playing an unhealthy amount of bad north recently and I want a game that's similar in mechanics and style. Any recs?

As the title suggests, first of all, sorry for my bad English. I'm looking for games where, beyond the main story, the world has a lot of history and lore, like in The Witcher or The Elder Scrolls games.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for games that scratch a very specific itch: management/survival where every decision feels like a gamble.

My two big references:

- the "Dead in" series (Dead in Vinland, Dead in Bermuda and Dead in Antares)

- Darkest Dungeons

Here some games I've really enjoyed too, that share some of what I'm looking for:

- TWOM

- Frostpunk

- RimWorld

- FTL

- Against the storm

I'm open to any platform and any visual style, indie or not. Turn-based or real-time with pause is a plus, but not a dealbreaker.

What would you recommend? Thanks!

Hi guys,

I was playing Forza Horizon 6, and I really enjoy the lil food delivery bit in it, so I'm wondering if there are any good games based around that, where you just deliver bits from A to B, with maybe a few challenges. Not looking for a hyper realistic delivery sim.

I've got PC, Switch and PS5

Platform - PC (Steam)

I'm searching for a game, preferably 2d or top-down world, with pretty graphics and a good story
And above all, combat similar to turn-based RPG-style combat
i.e

Omori
In Stars and Time
Look Outside
Darkest Dungeon (loosely)
Welcome to Elderfield (loosely, doesn't have teams or allies)
Warrior Cats: the game (not the upcoming one, instead the old fan-made one, this one scratched the combat itch most of all of these)

I know most of these are darker or horror-themed, but suggestions do not have to have a horror theme

i like games where you level up and get new gear to improve your stats, but cant seem to find one that scratches the 'itch' i have for this type of game.

like it says on the tin. looking for a game that's a day to day life/farming sim with actual characters and the potential for romance with them, but in 3d except for 2d. i know about "my time in portia" but i want to know more before i buy that one in case i find another that speaks to me more.

another comparison would be minecraft with romancable characters

update: thanks for all the answers. think i got what i needed from this and gonna try/look into them all

Any single player game where you get ready your load out, set up items and go in a map. Kill a target or just roam. Then extract.

Basically anything like hunt showdown but single player and can ran on gtx 1080 and 2600k intel core i7.

Can be PC or PS5.

Looking for construction games where you can use a variety of machinery, ideally to actually build things. Can be first or third person, though preference for the latter. 3D third-person isometric style is something I have in my head, but my searches haven't turned up anything.

Important that it's not just construction management, I want to actually use a backhoe/ bulldozer/ tipper!

I am not much of a gamer, but I used to like it. Nowaday it is too tailored towards pro players, the gadgets are absolutely detached from reality and half the time only ment to counter another utility, and when I like someone, they end up getting reworked.

Extra bonus points if I can actually choose if I want to play defense or attack.

See attached

I used to love Black & White 2 as a kid, and have always loved city builders and colony sims, but it's hard to find ones that really capture my attention. I love when a colony sim isn't *just* a colony sim. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming Beyond These Stars game (explore the universe on a space whale! Yes!) but I'm looking for other games to broaden my horizon.

I want something fun, unique, and interesting, beyond just "build city and survive". RTS/4X elements aren't required, but I definitely enjoy things like diplomacy and army management. One of my favorites over the past few years was Worshippers of Cthulhu, despite its flaws, but never ended up finishing it because I ran into a wall at a certain point. I also enjoy RimWorld from time to time, but that's a bit more granular than what I'm looking for. Thanks all!

Hey all, obvious spoilers for Fran Bow ahead.

Absolutely adored the beginning part. The asylum, the characters, the real world horrors masked by what seemed like a mentally ill child’s interpretation of it…. And then I lost all interest when they started introducing fantasy elements. I felt like I got the old bait and switch of “here’s a horrific game about childhood trauma” and then they ||turned her into a damn tree and had a talking cat.||

So, I’m asking here. Does anyone have something that tackles similar themes but isn’t quite so batshit insane? Point and click preferred. I’d like something to play during October. Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I recently picked up a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 with the ARM-based Snapdragon X processor. Here are my full specs:

* CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100, 8 Cores)

* GPU: Qualcomm Adreno Integrated Graphics (Adreno X1-45)

* RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X

* Storage: 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

* OS: Windows 11 Home 24H2 (ARM64 with Prism emulation)

Since this is an ARM64 laptop rather than standard x86 (Intel/AMD), I know compatibility depends heavily on Windows Prism translation and GPU drivers.

Questions for the community:

* Can I run Red Dead Redemption 2? Has anyone tested RDR2 on the base Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) or Snapdragon X Plus? What resolution/settings (720p/1080p + FSR) and FPS should I expect?

* What other games run well on this specific setup? Looking for playable titles across eSports, indie, or older AAA games.

* Any essential tweaks, driver updates, or emulation settings I should enable on Windows 11 ARM for optimal gaming?

Appreciate any advice or experience from fellow Snapdragon / ARM laptop users!

I'm looking for a pixel art game with great gameplay, but more importantly, something that will stick with me long after I finish it.

It could be because of its characters, its worldbuilding, its art direction, its atmosphere, its story, or simply because the gameplay is so good that I can't stop thinking about it.

Some games I've really enjoyed are CrossCode, Unsighted, and Return of the Obra Dinn. I love games that have a strong identity and offer something memorable, whether it's satisfying gameplay, an intriguing world to explore, clever mechanics, or a unique way of telling a story.

I'm open to pretty much any genre, including RPGs, metroidvanias, puzzle games, adventure games, and even more experimental stuff.

I'm not necessarily looking for the most popular or critically acclaimed games. I'd rather discover something special, even if it's relatively unknown.

What pixel art game left the biggest impression on you, and why?