William Hogeweide

33 Immortals transforms chaotic 33 player battles into an exhilarating cooperative roguelike experience. Its addictive progression, rewarding teamwork, memorable boss encounters, and refreshingly accessible design make it one of the most original multiplayer games in recent years, even if visual clutter and limited communication occasionally get in the way. Developer: Thunder Lotus Publisher: Thunder Lotus Platforms –  PC (Reviewed) Review copy given by Publisher VIDEO

Roguelike deckbuilders are everywhere these days, making it harder than ever for a newcomer to stand out. Runeveil doesn’t try to reinvent the genre by throwing away familiar mechanics. Instead, it builds upon them with one clever idea that changes how every battle is approached. Rather than simply playing cards one by one, Runeveil asks players to think about the order of every rune in their hand, turning each turn into a satisfying puzzle of sequencing and synergy.