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Video games for consoles and PCs worth checking out. Expect unique concepts, clever mechanics, and nostalgic throwbacks. Discover systems, accessories, and ideas that enhance how you play.
Atari is bringing back one of its classic 8-bit computers, the 800XL. The updated model has a full-size mechanical keyboard, 25 built-in games, and a working cartridge slot. It also has an HDMI output with optional CRT filters, plays Atari 5200 games, and comes with an updated 8-button version of the classic CX digital joystick.
Artist and animator Tee Ken Ng’s game combines the real world and digital world by projecting interactive elements onto the shadows of objects. The simple objective of the game is to maneuver your cube around the environment to grab coins. The system uses a camera to detect the shadows and turn them into collision surfaces
See-through gadgets were all the rage in the 1990s. Arduview brings the look back its transparent pocket console with a visible circuit board, and glowing OLED screen. The tiny handheld comes with 400 retro games, supports custom Arduboy games, and has a USB-C port for charging and loading new games. Reserve now or wait until
Go deep with speaker Eric Saperston’s Three Things Q&A game that inspires players to share wisdom gained from personal experience. Built around 52 thought-provoking questions and inspired by the saying, “To know the road ahead, ask those coming back,” this conversation starter delves beyond the superficial to turn strangers into friends, and friends into family.
Ayaneo’s retro-style handheld is powered by Android on a speedy MTK Helio G85 processor for smooth gameplay. It has a 3.33″ 4:3 HD LCD screen with a 960×720 resolution and a classic button setup for fast-twitch arcade gaming. Available in 32GB and 64GB models, both with a MicroSD slot. The included AYASpace UI manages game
Fans of Apple TV’s standout science fiction series Silo should definitely check out this free interactive website created by Silo fan h.stratev. Explore the Silo lets you scroll from the Up Top to the Down Deep to visit every level of the mysterious underground structure and includes a handful of easter eggs and hidden relics
Creative writers no longer need to steal paint chip cards from hardware stores to bust writer’s block with writing prompts. The Paint Chip Poetry Game boxes 400 color cards for playful poetry-making in a party game format. Players simply pick paint chips and place the cards so the inspired color names create an original (though
Unlike most city-building sims, Miniopolis lets you build what you want with no resource or zoning constraints. Build your city big or small, create towering skyscrapers, and tweak your structures and layout with intuitive controls. Realistic weather and time-of-day simulations add to the atmosphere. Coming to PC. Add it to your Steam wishlist now.
New Wave Toys teamed up with Skee-Ball to create a miniature version of the classic arcade game. The playable, 1:6-scale game has arcade sound effects and digital scoring. We wish the balls had a woodgrain finish, but they say it wasn’t feasible. The tiny Skee-Ball machine shown here is its final engineering prototype, and due
The combat racing game Half Grip asks players to juggle steering, shifting gears, and shooting with one hand. It features lo-fi pixelated graphics with weather effects, plus you can upgrade your car with various weapons and defense mechanisms to help take out the competition. Coming to PC this year. Add it to your Steam wishlist
In the cozy indie driving game, Pinetrail, your assignment is to safely deliver packages loaded onto your overloaded tiny truck. As you progress, you’ll learn your truck’s special skills, including the ability to glide through the air and float on water. It’s expected to drop in Q2 2027, and you can add it to your
Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic driving game from Double Fine, the once-again indie studio behind Psychonauts. Race between stops while dealing with unruly passengers, enforcing an ever-changing list of rules, and taking shortcuts through town. Do a good job and be rewarded with “Thank Yous” for upgrades. Add it to your Steam or