Prepare for SteamWorld Build by checking out the 10 best tips and tricks I’ve put together to help get you started. I’ve avoided getting too detailed on certain topics to avoid spoilers because nobody wants that. And don’t worry, there’s still plenty of useful information.
Jeffrey Lerman
SteamWorld Build is a city builder unlike many other games in the franchise and has a leveling system that revolves around milestones. Once you reach a milestone, your city essentially levels up and new buildings then become available most of the time. This often leads to new Steambot needs as well as completely new industries …
The SteamWorld developers show time and time again that they can pull off any genre they attempt. I’ll never stop being surprised by their ability to excel across each one. SteamWorld Build is another great example of how well they continue to develop their universe but this time as a city builder.
Stronghold fans looking for a return to the classic are in for a good time with the Stronghold: Definitive Edition. Between the nostalgia, new content, and graphic overhaul, it’s easily the best way to play the original. And if you’re new to the franchise, it’s a cheap price for a large chunk of RTS content.
Typecast is a creative take on typing games by focusing on typing each letter rather than whole words. Instead of needing to memorize your entire keyboard, you only need to focus on one small area. While dealing with enemies in this bullet hell game, you’ll spend most of your time near the left side of …
You Will Die Here Tonight successfully takes inspiration from popular survival horror games while still having its own unique twists. It mixes in roguelite elements without creating a frustrating experience that often comes with that genre. Instead of constantly losing progress and dying as the name suggests, dying is almost a way of making progress.
As a fan of games like Motherload and SteamWorld Dig, I really hoped Mining Mechs would be a fun addition to that mini-genre. The premise is typically to mine for resources, sell them, upgrade, and then mine even further down. However, it needs to be more than just that concept to stay interesting. This is …
Valve loves a good Steam sale for several times of the year and Halloween is certainly one of them. Make sure you check out the Steam Scream: The Revenge sale if you’re looking for some spooky game discounts. But that’s not all, there are a good variety of games worth picking up. Even ones that …
Survivor-like games have become a popular genre since Vampire Survivors where many developers are trying to put their own spin on it. FatalZone is one twist on the formula by going for a zombie-themed slaying experience in Steam Early Access. While it sometimes falls short, it still introduces a few unique mechanics to the genre.
The Bloodline immediately got my attention once the developer mentioned the Mount & Blade franchise inspired it. I don’t know what it is about sandbox RPGs, but I’m always a sucker for that type of world. There’s just something about starting at the bottom and working my way up. While also having an impact on …