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Backbone
Backboneputs players in the shoes ofa raccoon private eye named Howard Lotor, who takes to the streets of a dystopian Vancouver. Players must go on a journey through the city in a story heavily inspired by film noir, post-soviet aesthetics, and classic sci-fi literature. They will be forced to make hard choices that shape their trajectory within the world, and will slowly come to terms with the universal pain of existence and loss. While the game does not have especially strong reviews on Steam, it is still worth a look for fans of mysteries and old-school CRPGs.
Blade Assault
Blade Assaultbrings players to a world dividedafter a devastating Red Stone War. They must join up with the resistance force of the Undercity to take out the corrupt military that dominates the world. Players are able to take control of multiple different playable characters with unique abilities, and they will have to fight for their life in a challenging rogue-lite platformer. Many will come for the fast-paced combat, but inevitably stay for the colorful 2D world.
First Class Trouble
First Class Troubleputs six players on a space cruise ship, but not all of them are there to enjoy its many luxuries. Fans ofAmong Uswill feel right at home as the two games' mechanics are very similar. There are some residents that must do all they can to eliminate the Personoids, andthe Personoids seek to disrupt the cruisebefore killing off all the remaining residents. This can lead to some intense game nights as distrust is sowed within the friend group, and the Personoid slowly takes people out one by one.
Greedfall
Greedfallintroduces players to a brand-new fantasy worldfilled with magic, lost secrets, fantastical creatures, and all sorts of riches waiting to be uncovered. Players are free to forge their own path with all the RPG mechanics that genre fans would expect, and it has an interesting story to back it up. While it may not reach the heights of RPGs likeThe Witcher 3orSkyrim, it still offers hours of engaging content.
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Super Magbot
Super Magbottakes the platforming genre and adds a twistto the formula: players cannot jump. Instead, they have to utilize a powerful magnet to get themselves through numerous levels heavily inspired by 16-bit games. They must master magnetic polarities if they want to save the planet of MagTek from whatever seeks to do it harm. It is a cute little game that puts a nice spin on the genre, and it will keep players coming back as they attempt to achieve leaderboard supremacy.
Toem
Toembrings players to a hand-drawn worldwhere they must solve puzzles in a relaxing adventure. They will utilize their photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the land, and meet all sorts of quirky characters that inhabit it. The world is beautifully realized, and the soundtrack adds to its calming nature. It is perfect for those who want to take a break from the constant adrenaline rush of AAA titles and solve some nice puzzles.
Wasteland 3
Wasteland 3is the big headlinerof December 2022’s Humble Choice bundle, and it is easy to see why. The game puts players in control of their own squad of Desert Rangers in a post-nuclear world, and tasks them with building a base to withstand the danger. They will have to decide who they trust as multiple factions are warring for limited resources, and every decision the player makes will impact the future of Colorado. It also features a challenging squad-based combat system that will have characters fighting desperately to survive, offering hours of content to explore across an engaging, harsh wilderness.
Where The Water Tastes Like Wine
Where The Water Tastes Like Winisanother narrative-driven adventure title, but this one brings players to a folkloric Depression-era United States. They must wander the country through hand-drawn environments to collect the stories of its citizens. These stories can then be retold to others, and that will lead to brand-new interactions. Players must pair stories to the correct people, and these stories act as a currency of sorts. There is no time limit, and players are free to explore this world at their own pace. It is a very calm and interesting game filled to the brim with stories waiting to be told.
Humble Choicefor December 2022 is available until June 29, 2025
