Caves of Qud is a science-fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Explore a living, breathing world built on layers of millennia-old civilizations. Decide for yourself: is Qud a dying Earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?

Ostranauts throws you into a solar system cut off from a ravaged Earth, where you’ve scraped together enough credits (and taken on a hefty loan) to try your luck as an independent spacecraft captain. Far from a straightforward space sim, this game blends deep role‑playing elements with detailed ship management, survival mechanics, and a richly realized setting drawn from the same universe as Blue Bottle Games’ NEO Scavenger.

Dwarf Fortress remains the gold standard for those who crave limitless depth in a simulation-driven strategy game. From the moment you generate your world—complete with rising and falling civilizations, unique personalities, and custom creatures—you know you’re in for an experience unlike any other. Now on Steam with charming pixel graphics, an all-new sprite pack and a two‑volume soundtrack (including songs sung in Dwarvish!), Dwarf Fortress has never looked or sounded better.

You are the High Priest of a small, isolated island village dedicated to preparing for the rise of a sleeping sea‑god. Every season you must root out heresy, maintain the Fervor of your people, and ultimately choose one of your own advisors as a sacrificial offering. With the free Sunken Sins expansion, you get a deeper investigation system, a longer campaign, a brand‑new purification tower mechanic, added events, art and animations, fresh personality traits (and even hints of madness), plus a dramatic cinematic ending to strive for.

Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind is a narrative strategy game that plunges you into a magical Bronze Age world where gods and spirits shape destiny. As the leader of a Riders clan, you guide your people through a series of interwoven, generational stories filled with hundreds of interactive encounters. Every decision you make—whether forming alliances, engaging in rituals, or even raiding a neighbor’s herd—carries long-lasting consequences for both your clan and the world around you.

Moon Hunters is a unique 1 to 4 player co-operative game that acts as a personality test, allowing players to create their own legends. Set in a mystical world inspired by Mesopotamian mythology, the game offers a new experience every time you play. The Steam version includes the free expansion, Eternal Echoes, which introduces a new snowy tribe, a seventh character class, and a constellation meta-game system, complete with a final boss and an endless arena mode.

Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out is a captivating blend of interactive fiction and turn-based strategy, set in a world teetering on the brink of collapse. As the latest installment in the Six Ages series, this stand-alone game challenges players to guide their small clan through a time of existential crisis, where the survival of your people hinges on your ability to navigate complex relationships with the remaining gods and their followers.

Boyfriend Dungeon is a unique blend of dating sim and dungeon crawler where players can date up to nine-ish weapons, ranging from dancing swords to heart-piercing daggers. The game features procedurally generated action-combat dungeons and challenges, offering various combat styles. Players can choose to hit hard and dodge quickly with a dagger or take on crowds with a Lasersaber.