https://www.thegamer.com All the latest news and coverage of the best indie games around. From small teams to single developers, here's where you'll find news, features, guides and more for those great indie gems. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:31:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 Since its launch in 2003, Steam has become one of the biggest computer game marketplaces in the world, with thousands of video games releasing every single year and millions of users who will be playing games through the store's launcher. But, because there are so many games, it can be hard to stand out in the pack.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/steam-hidden-gems/ My Friendly Neighborhood has caused quite a ruckus in the indie horror game scene. A good ruckus, that is. We seem to love games that take concepts and characters created for children and turn them into bone-chilling masterpieces. With the success of Five Nights at Freddy's, Poppy Playtime, and Amanda the Adventurer on our heels, it was about time we got something that derives from the ultimate children's show: Sesame Street.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/my-friendly-neighborhood-best-puppets/ It's the start of a new week and that means a brand new Wordle puzzle is ready and waiting for you! If you need a little help solving today's word, you've come to the right place.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-14-2023/ Seasoned players know Stardew Valley gets easier the longer you play the game. At first, the biggest challenge for new players is the task of finding enough money. Once you stop worrying so much about your bank account, you can use plenty of time raising animals, befriending villagers, or even spending most of the day in the mines fighting monsters and collecting gems.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:31:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-gems-minerals-keep/ Sometimes, you just want to stretch out your legs, lay back on the fluffiest pillow you can find, and indulge in a little virtual farming. The farming sim is a beloved genre because of the immaculately chill vibes it brings and our need to micromanage garden plot placements. Best of both worlds.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-farming-games-on-switch/ Terraria is an amazing game, allowing you to explore a vast world filled with dangers. It has bosses, a spreading darkness to fight and NPC to recruit to your village. In short, it’s an enormous game that will keep you occupied for a long time.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/terraria-starlight-river-mod-everything-need-to-know/ Stardew Valley is everyone's favorite farming/mining/fighting/romance simulator. It really has it all, including a great amount of quests for those of you who feel more motivated and engaged when you have a specific objective or goal. It definitely helps that the rewards are bountiful.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:16:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-winter-mystery-quest-walkthrough/ While you're enjoying your weekend, don't forget to take time out of your day to complete your daily Wordle. If you need a little help, you've come to the right place.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-13-2023/ If you're a fan of Animal Crossing but have understandably run out of things to do after a few years' time, then don't fear, as there are a ton of PC games here. Whether you just want to find that perfectly relaxing daily check-in or you're ready to go all-in with decorating, the PC world is no stranger to great simulation games.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:00:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pc-games-like-animal-crossing/ Welcome to Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, an ambitious interactive story where you must prove your innocence in a murder to an angry pantheon of Greek gods referred to as The Chorus. Calliope, the Last Muse, is dead, and Grace has been selected to take over as the new Calliope – after she proves she didn’t kill the original one, that is.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:55:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-walkthrough-scene-guide-decisions-full-scenes/ Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a 2023 interactive choices-matter story where Grace, a stagnant 20-something looking for her purpose, stumbles her way into godhood. Calliope, the Last Muse of the Greek pantheon, has died, and now, you’ve got to help Grace prove she’s not the killer to a Chorus of four very different major gods.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:38:30 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-all-voice-actor-actress-characters/ H.P. Lovecraft is famous for a notorious brand of cosmic horror, in which he mastered is so thorough it ended up named after him: Lovecraftian horror. What made his monsters stand out is that they are beyond human comprehension: anyone who sees them or tries to understand them ends up going mad or dying.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-lovecraftian-games-horror/ You’ve reached the end of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, and there’s only one thing standing between you and the end credits: Grace’s trial for the murder of Calliope, the previous Last Muse. You’ve made decisions, you’ve formed alliances, and now, it’s time to lay it all on the line.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:43:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-graces-trial-scene-guide/ With only two major scenes taking place in Act Three of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, you’re rapidly approaching the end of the game as you lead Grace and Persephone into Hades. You’re heading there because Persephone says the Ruler of Hades can speak with The Fates – like Calliope was trying to when she was killed.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-hades-throne-bring-freddie-back/ One of the best things about Stardew Valley is the wide range of different tools and equipment available, allowing you to immersive yourself in many of the delights that the farming world has to offer. Although it's been around for a while, Stardew Valley keeps selling quite successfully across all platforms.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:46:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-bee-house-guide-tips/ You’ve been rather busy in Act Two of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical and have just learned that Pan gave Calliope’s destination up to Medusa. Now, Grace will have to not only fend off Athena when she summons her to Olympus to check in, but double back in her search: you’re going back to The Reliquary.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-reliquary-furies-freddie/ Medusa’s name has now come up a couple times throughout your investigation in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, and although Grace is wary of Medusa turning people to stone, she’s determined to investigate. Why was Medusa at The Reliquary the night Calliope was murdered, and what does she know about Athena?

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:16:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-medusa-lair-look-into-me/ In Act One of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, you got Calliope’s address from Pan, who warned you he’d want a favor in exchange for his help, and he hasn’t forgotten. Asterion, the Minotaur, has come to him for help with an affair of the heart, but Pan thinks you’d do better.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-asterion-hecate-reliquary-song/ We've finally made it to the weekend! Don't forget to take a few minutes out of your day to complete your daily Wordle! If you need a little help, you've come to the right place.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-12-2023/ Palium is Palia's late-game ore, required to upgrade your tools to Exquisite and to craft some higher-tier furniture. It's located across Bahari Bay, in various caves and on various cliff-sides. We've marked down a Palium farming route on the map below.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-find-palium-ore/ Hollow Knight is known for being both beautiful and brutally punishing. Metroidvanias often require precise movements and a high skill level to complete, and Hollow Knight definitely calls for excellence in both of those fields.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/hollow-knight-hardest-achievements/ You’re in the home stretch now with Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, but don’t expect Act Three to pull any emotional punches. Between a brief adventure to Hades itself, potentially usurping the Throne, and going into the trial to determine her fate, Grace has quite a lot going on as we finish up Stray Gods.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-act-three-finale-trial-hades/ After forming major alliances (and possibly also making some powerful enemies in the process) at the end of Act One in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, you’re into the thick of the investigation now. With her friends firmly in plenty of people yet to talk to for help, Grace has a lot on her plate in Act Two.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:15:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-act-two-aphrodite-medusa-reliquary/ Since she’s easily the god that trusts you the least in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, Apollo brings Grace to Underworld in this scene, the nightclub that Persephone owns. Apollo’s Oracle has just revealed that Persephone bought Calliope’s apartment for her, and he’d like Grace to ask his fellow Chorus-member about it.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:15:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-underworld-persephone-apollo-challenge/ A vast desert landscape opens up as I head to a town miles ahead. The device in my hand speaks annoyingly in my head, as I prepare to use magic to quickly traverse across the sands. And there it is, that taste of disappointment in my mouth. I’ve been here before.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:35:48 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/atlas-fallen-review-falling-in-the-sand/ Finally, with some clues to follow for your investigation, Grace is off across town in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical to go check Calliope’s apartment for any clues about her murder. She arrives to search for any information that would exonerate her, and she finds the apartment completely disheveled, but not entirely empty.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:15:51 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-calliope-apartment-apollo-phantom-pain/ After heading home following her tense introduction to The Chorus and her trial in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, Grace must try to explain to her roommate and best friend, Freddie, where she’s been all night. And that’d probably be easier to do without a literal devil creeping into the kitchen behind them.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:00:52 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-pans-offer-i-can-help-you-guide/ When you first dive into Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, there’s a lot of scene-setting you’ll need to do first. After all, a Greek idol has just been murdered, and her power over song has transferred to you – that begets a little explanation in our books.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:30:40 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-intro-calliope-chorus-introduction/ Act One in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is critical for a number of reasons: it introduces you to the plot and characters, it sets the stakes, and it has several branching decisions that impact the outcome of your gameplay later on. But with so many songs and scenes, it can be easy to jumble up where you are.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:16:58 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-all-act-one-scene-guides/ You’ll definitely have your plate full already with proving your innocence as you play through Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, but achievement or trophy hunters will be happy to know the game comes with 37 trophies or achievements. Whether it’s related to romance, your decisions, or the outcomes of the game, you’ll earn several each playthrough.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:00:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-all-trophies-achievements/ Though there are plenty of things that inform the experience you have when playing Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, the nature you assign to Grace at the beginning of the game is a big one. Whether she’s friendly and Charming, bold and Kickass, or smart and Clever, Grace’s traits help you get through the game.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:31:41 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-clever-kickass-charming-traits/ With a star-studded cast and a heartbreakingly ambitious story, you’ve got a lot coming your way in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical! You’ll step into the shoes of Grace as she tries to prove she didn’t murder the Last Muse to an increasingly frustrated, terrified Chorus of Greek gods.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:01:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-beginner-tips-guides/ We're nearing the end of the week, so how has your Wordle score fared so far? If you need a little help ensuring it stays intact today, then you've come to the right place.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:01:36 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-11-2023/ Sky: Children of the Light is the newest game from the critically acclaimed indie studio thatgamecompany. Sky is a social game, which means many of you will probably want to play it with your friends. The game has just been ported over to the Nintendo Switch after being exclusive to mobile for a while, and working out how to play Sky with a friend on Switch is a little tricky.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:16:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/sky-children-of-the-light-how-to-play-with-friends/ Life can be lonely sometimes. But even if you are totally alone wherever you are, there are always plenty of online games you can play to hang out with your friends virtually or even make new ones. All you need to do is jump onto your platform of choice, even if that's a free game.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:31:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-where-you-can-make-friends/ After checking in with the god you sided with at the end of Act One in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, they’ll send you over to a party Aphrodite is holding. But this won’t just be any party – Aphrodite is haunted by her memories, and she’s ready to pass on her Eidolon to the next Aphrodite.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:16:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-aphrodite-ritual-venus-eros-decision/ Fishing is an important skill in Palia: you'll need fish to complete bundles to get rewards, certain fish to hand over to villagers for their massive relationship boosts, and you'll need to fish up various recipes to improve your Focus-building skills in the kitchen. Plus, who doesn't love fishing in life sims?

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-fishing-guide/ Terraria is full of unique armor and weapons that you can craft or loot from enemies. In terms of armor, not all sets are created equal; some are more suited to combat than others. One such set is the Necro armor, which gives you a skeletal appearance.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/terraria-necro-armor-obtain-craft-dungeon-bones/ The fastest way to make gold in Palia is a mixture of hunting, fishing, and farming. Due to the fast spawns for Sernuk in particular in certain parts of Bahari Bay and Kilima means you can get a lot of hide, meat, and antlers quickly. As for farming, you can grow gold crops like Wheat and Rice alongside your quest and food vegetables. Fishing is great, but is a little more time-consuming, and you need resources like Worms and Glow Worms to catch the more expensive fish.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:10:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-fastest-way-to-make-money/ I’ve always loved musicals. Not because I’m queer, although that certainly helps, but for my entire life I have adored how a mix of compelling characters and toe-tapping musical numbers can flow together to create a story worth caring about. How themes often seen as complex and nebulous can be tackled so easily with the right melody. It’s beautiful, and one part of musical theatre that Stray Gods more than understands. It embraces all it takes to be a musical theatre geek before thrusting us into a narrative that is emotional, riveting, and not once refuses to hold back its punches.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:59:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-review/ The Mutated Angler is a rare fish that needs to be caught in a cave, at any time of the day, using a Worm as bait. Different fish have different requirements in Palia, and to maximize your chances of catching them, it's a good idea to follow clear guidelines of when, where, and how to catch certain fish. The Mutated Angler is required to complete the Night Sky Temple bundle as well as a loved gift for Jina.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-get-the-mutated-angler/ Manager, tycoon, and simulator games have touched upon nearly any topic you can imagine. When you're pressure washing for fun, we know designers can do anything with video games. So, when it comes to managing a hotel, there are plenty of options.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-hotel-management-games/ Dawnray are only available for three hours at the start of the day in Palia, between three am and six am. You'll also need to be fishing in Bahari Bay rivers using no bait. They're slightly uncommon, which means you might need to revisit the spot a couple of days in a row - it's just important that you're fishing at the right spot of water, so we've marked that on a map below.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:20:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-find-dawnray/ Silvery Minnow is required for some villager's weekly and liked gifts in Palia, so here's where to find this fish. You can catch the fish in Bahari Bay rivers without bait and at any time day. This makes it a relatively straightforward fish to catch without any rod requirements, you just need to head to the right spot.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:06:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-find-silvery-minnow/ It's time to take on a brand new Wordle puzzle, but are you ready for the challenge? If you find yourself struggling with today's word and you need a little extra help, look no further.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:03:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-10-2023/ Oily Anchovy is a fish located in the Bahari Bay region of Palia. You'll need to fish in Rivers throughout the zone while using Worm as bait to be able to catch one. They are available throughout the day, dusk til dawn.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-find-oily-anchovy/ This past April, inside the historic Los Angeles El Rey Theater, Summerfall Studios took centre stage to present Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical. Laura Bailey came out of the wings as Grace, the game’s protagonist bestowed with the powers of a Muse, riffing off Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory’s accompanying piano. Fellow cast members including Mary Kate Elizabeth McGlynn as Persephone and Ashley Johnson as Calliope also joined her, alongside choices presented to the audience that players will be able to make in the game when it releases later this week.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:00:35 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stray-gods-interview-david-gaider-austin-wintory/ It's time to take on a brand new Wordle puzzle, but are you ready for the challenge? If you find yourself struggling with today's word and you need a little extra help, look no further.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-9-2023/ If you like the beautiful and often cutesy style of anime-inspired video games, then you're not alone. We've dug around for the ones that have slightly gone under the radar. If you enjoy story-driven games with art and visual designs that can make you melt, then we have common ground.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/underrated-anime-style-video-games/ As you preach to your Followers in Cult Of The Lamb, you'll unlock Doctrines that let you alter your cultists' habits and perform powerful Rituals. All have specific applications, and choosing Doctrines that fit your play style will make it much easier to gather resources and become more powerful for your crusades.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:16:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cult-of-the-lamb-best-most-useful-effective-doctrines-rituals/ This article contains spoilers for Venba. It’s extremely short and available on Xbox Game Pass, so you really should play it first, then come back and read this. It’s worth it.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/venba-universal-story-parents-sad-indie-narrative-game/ As you play through WrestleQuest, you’ll unlock ways to customize your characters and strengthen them. While you have expected options from RPGs, such as new equipment and unlocking new abilities, Wrestle Quest has a feature known as the Hype Type.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wrestlequest-hype-type-tips-guide/ When I took on the task of reviewing a wrestling game, this wasn’t what I expected. I was thinking I’d play something with uncanny valley graphics and clumsy attempts at realism, where I’d push button prompts to throw opponents through ladders in real time. I wasn’t expecting pixel art Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts to introduce me to a world made of wrestling toys, with a classic RPG formula and turn-based matches involving HP and AP management. WrestleQuest is not your average wrestling game, and it’s so much better for it.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:00:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wrestlequest-review/ Exploring the world of wrestling can be challenging, especially if you don’t know the mechanics and how to win. As you play through WrestleQuest, you’ll want to understand how the game works and utilize the best techniques to suplex and defeat all your opponents.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wrestlequest-beginner-tips-tricks/ Are you ready for a brand new Wordle challenge? Why not up the ante and try solving today's word on hard mode? If you need a little extra help, you've come to the right place.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:01:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-8-2023/ One of the spiffy things in Cassette Beasts is its Mailbox Code system. Simply input a code into a mailbox in Harbourtown, and a rare and rad new monster may be yours for the recording. It's a great way to keep players engaged without overstressing limited-time events, if you ask us, and it's well worth documenting on a routine basis.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cassette-beasts-mailbox-codes-guide/ Early on in Palia, you'll end up completing some quests for Jina, the inquisitive researcher and archaeologist. One of these quests is the Ancient Battery quest, and the method to complete the quest isn't that obvious from what Jina tells you. It asks you to "Solve A Riddle."

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:11:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-how-to-solve-the-ancient-battery-riddle/ The Broken Key quest can be a bit frustrating in Palia, because the game doesn't give you a clear direction on what you need to do. Thankfully, it's very simple: you just need to mine any rocks, anywhere on the map - including in Bahari Bay. It doesn't need to be an ore rock like copper or iron, literally any rock will do.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:05:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-find-the-broken-key/ The Repair Station is an important crafter available at level four mining in Palia. Once you've reached level four, you can go and talk to Hodari to purchase the recipe for the Repair Station, and then place it down on your plot.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-repair-station-guide/ Stardew Valley has one of the most beloved features in all video games, local co-op multiplayer. This local co-op play will allow you to finally farm with friends with just a few prerequisites. You will require some setup in your town to get things started, or you can start a new game entirely and begin playing with friends.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:45:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-local-multiplayer-update/ It's the start of a new week! Are you ready to get cracking with a brand new Wordle puzzle? Will you be able to keep your streak intact for the whole week?

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-7-2023/ Stardew Valley is a game that encourages you to explore everything the game has to offer, from its extensive span of crops to grow to the relationships you can forge with its many characters. In case you're not into farming just for the fun of it, the game also has quests to complete that will offer you extra rewards such as money and relationship bonuses.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-pam-is-thirsty-quest-guide/ The Ginger Island update in Stardew Valley introduced tons of items, as well as an entirely new map. With it comes a whole new dungeon that is themed around a volcano. This dungeon is the perfect place for veteran gamers to test their battle skills while looking for new enemies and items.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:15:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-volcano-dungeon-guide/ Steam is a treasure trove of a platform with endless amounts of PC games to play from a bevy of different genres and developers. No matter the category you're looking for, there will likely be a strong list of games available to choose from. This is especially true for dungeon crawler fans.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-steam-dungeon-crawlers/ What makes a Remnant game so special is the way it slowly reveals itself to you over time. When you first start playing, you’ll be impressed by the tight, demanding gunplay, the world-building, and the art direction. It seems like a polished co-op shooter with interesting worlds to explore and some high-pressure boss fights to learn and overcome. Eventually you’ll stumble onto a secret completely by accident and suddenly, you’ll realize the game is so much bigger than you thought.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-review/ Stardew Valley is one of gaming’s brightest stars. Years after its initial release in 2016, this little-farming-sim-that-could has dominated the world, releasing on virtually every modern platform and enchanting millions of players all across the globe. And its popularity shows no indication of waning.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/is-stardew-valley-worth-it/ While it's fun to discover what treasures are hidden underneath the waves in Dave the Diver, you should also remember the other aspect of the game: sushi restaurant management. Splitting your time between venturing into Blue Hole and managing Bancho Sushi will probably be 50-50 at the start of the game; however, meeting new characters who can help you in your responsibilities topside will allow for more time spent diving.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dave-the-diver-best-employees/ Before the weekend comes to a close, don't forget to complete your daily Wordle puzzle! If you need a little help solving today's word, you've come to the right place.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-6-2023/ Whether you decide to help the Junimos restore the Community Center or purchase all the town repairs from Joja Mart, it'll take a while to finish Stardew Valley's main objective. It's a hard challenge to finish within the first year, but not impossible. It takes most people at least a couple of years.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:30:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-things-do-after-beat-game/ The pixelated land in Rain World is one of stagnation and harsh conditions caused by the desire to end the cycle of perpetual life and death. Though lifeforms are rare these days, slugcats are one of the few that are resilient enough to survive in this heavy rain apocalypse. Each slugcat comes with unique abilities that could make or break your survival.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/rain-world-slugcats-ranked/ Looking to cook up some delicious Onion Soup but can't find the recipe? Need to complete the Half Boiled quest? We've got you covered. Cooking is a huge part of life in Palia - you'll need it to replenish your Focus bar and maximize the experience you get from hunting, chopping down trees, and mining, plus all the other skills.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:55:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-onion-soup-recipe-location/ Kenli is the sandwich-loving mayor of Kilima Village in Palia. As you progress with your relationships in the game, the characters will send you on various quests. Kenli's first quest is finding his delicious lost sandwich, called Dire Cirumstances. The game tells you no more than it's located by some running water with the "sweet smell" of flowers nearby. Where's that?

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:05:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-kenli-lost-sandwich-location/ Emerald Carpet Moss is a material used for a variety of furniture crafting recipes in Palia, but it can be a bit tricky to find. This is because it more regularly spawns at night, or during the dusk, around Kilima Village. It appears to be small brown moss on the floor, and it usually spawns near the water to the south of Kilima Village.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:51:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-find-emerald-carpet-moss/ Wagon Wheels are a fairly rare drop from fishing in various locations around Kilima Village. You'll need to fish a couple of these up to give as gifts to different villagers in town - typically Jina, to begin with.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:40:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-how-to-get-wagon-wheels/ There are a ton of places in Stardew Valley where you'll spend a lot of time, but none of them more than your own home, the farmhouse. Initially, you'll reside in a small, one-room cabin, but you can upgrade it to a huge house with several rooms, designed however you please.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:15:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-house-upgrade-renovation-guide/ Renown is an important system in Palia - you earn Renown by completing quests, chatting with villagers, giving gifts, and generally leveling up your skills and finding rare creatures. You'll get Renown for pretty much everything, which is then used to upgrade your Focus bar.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:36:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-renown-guide/ Zeki is the general store owner in Palia, but he also runs a secret underground black market located in the sewers, called "The Underground." You can access this shop at nighttime to purchase unique decorations as well as Lucky Coins. Just visit the area once the sun sets and you'll find a cash register in there that can be used even if Zeki is not present.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:21:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-how-to-access-zekis-black-market/ Clay is used to smelt Ceramics, a building and crafting material used for upgraded crafters and workstations in Palia. It's located in the main starting area, south of Kilima Village, along the coastline. We've included a map on where to find it below!

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:06:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-find-clay/ Leather is a useful crafting material in Palia, used for a variety of tools, furniture, and crafters. Alongside Fabric, Leather is one of the starter materials in the game. You'll need plenty to progress. Here's a guide on where to find it in Palia.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:20:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-where-to-get-leather/ Are you ready for another Wordle puzzle? Why not up the ante and try today's word on hard mode? If you need a little help, you've come to the right place.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-5-2023/ One of the fun little magical secrets in Stardew Valley is Giant Crops. These are massive versions of regular crops that will drop more than the normal amount of produce for the number you planted. Not every crop can become giant though, making this a bit rare.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-giant-crops/ Undertale is a critically-acclaimed roleplaying game renowned for the creativity in its gameplay, excellent storytelling, and of course, the variety of possible endings. These endings have a lasting impact and will even affect future playthroughs, from little references to previous decisions to even more drastic changes in the adventure.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:30:35 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/undertale-true-pacifist-ending-guide/ Stardew Valley is a game that has a relatively expansive cooking mechanic, with a whopping 80 dishes able to be made in the game. From classic American-style comfort food to curry from the Fern Islands, you can become a chef aficionado and keep yourself healthy and energized throughout your journey as the valley's greatest farmer.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:45:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-every-meal-recipe-guide-location/ Hades player Angel1C (also known as Jade on YouTube) has managed to beat the game on Heat level 64, which was previously thought to be nearly impossible.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:32:49 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/hades-player-becomes-first-person-beat-near-impssible-64-heat-run/ The creator of Five Nights At Freddy's Plus, Phil Morg (also known as Phisnom on Twitter), has been removed from the game following some recent controversies and a rickroll apology after a community member received death threats.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:31:01 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/five-nights-at-freddys-plus-removes-lead-developer-rickroll-apology-harrasment-ruins-dlc/ The Loom is unlocked at Furnishing level 2 in Palia. Once you've reached level 2, you can visit Tish in Kilima Village and purchase the recipe to craft the Loom at your plot. You can use this crafter to refine Fabric and Leather.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:05:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-how-to-get-the-loom/ Copper is an essential early game crafting material in Palia. You'll need it to upgrade your first set of tools - primarily the axe and pickaxe - as well as crafters and other useful furniture. Copper is found in the starting area of Kilima Village and the surrounding Points Of Interest.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:30:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-best-places-to-mine-copper/ Heartwood is a crucial crafting material in Palia. You'll need to head over into Bahari Bay and chop down trees there, both regular Pine trees and the blue, glowing, Flow-infused trees. Except, you're unable to cut down the majority of the trees with your base or upgraded pickaxe. You'll need Heartwood to progress in the game, so here's where to find it and harvest it.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:20:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-how-to-get-heartwood/ We're finally at the end of the week and ready for the weekend, but how has your Wordle score fared so far? If you need a little help keeping it intact, you've come to the right place.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-4-2023/ Iron is only found in Bahari Bay, the beach area of Palia's starting map. Iron is an important material for upgrading your tools as well as getting more powerful crafters online on your plot. To mine Iron, you'll first need to upgrade your pickaxe.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:55:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-best-iron-locations/ Hodari is your go-to guy for all things mining in Palia. You'll need to visit him to upgrade your pickaxe and get various mining-related recipes, like smelters and bar upgrades. He's located in Bahari Bay, which is separate from the main village area of the map.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-hodari-location/ The Mortuary Assistant requires you to go through multiple different shifts if you want to uncover the dark lore that lingers inside and underneath River Fields Mortuary. Whether you're diving into the mortuary to uncover its darkest secrets or you just want to get through your shift while pretending like nothing is wrong, there will be an ending for you.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:31:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-mortuary-assistant-all-endings-ranked/ In Dead Cells, there are many levels you can travel to that are full of enemies for you to hack and slash. But while some biomes such as the Promenade Of The Damned and the Ramparts are easily accessible, some locations are shrouded in secrecy. One such spot is the Cavern, a biome that was added to the game with the release of the Rise Of The Giants DLC that can only be reached with a specific key.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:16:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dead-cells-how-to-get-the-cavern-key/ Despite the repetitiveness of the game Hades, there are a whole host of ways that you can customize Zagreus to suit your playstyle. One of these ways is through equipping Hades' Keepsakes. These are special items that are granted to you by the various characters in the game that improve your stats and abilities in many different ways.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:46:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/hades-keepsake-collection-guide/ This year, I’ve slayed demons in Diablo 4, roleplayed as a battle-hardened medic in BattleBit Remastered, and spent hours traipsing the Halls Of Torment. After all that, it’s quite lovely to settle down in the world of Palia, a cozy life sim MMO where the most savage thing you do is hunt cute foxes - which Hassian the hunter tells me are an invasive species anyway, so I shouldn’t feel too bad.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/palia-closed-beta-preview/ Are you ready for yet another Wordle puzzle? If you're worried about your precious streak, fear not, we've got all the help you need right here.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/wordle-answer-hints-august-3-2023/ Like them or loathe them, roguelikes are here to stay. From the smaller, more humble indie experiences to the award-winning all-out triple-A blockbuster, there’s a roguelike game out there for pretty much everyone. What better way to experience repeatedly dying than with a friend by your side?

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-co-op-roguelikes-multiplayer-games/ Terraria is now in its final iteration — the 1.4 Journey's End update — and we can create the ultimate tier list of the best weapons available in Pre-Hardmode. Forget your wobbly copper shortsword or wooden yoyo; Terraria is packed full of awesome gear that will help you defeat bosses and reach Hardmode.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/terraria-best-pre-hardmode-weapons/ Terraria is one of the most intensive sandbox games around. Not only is it a survival game, Terraria also features exploration similar to Metroidvania games, and Combat also has a difficulty curve, as a basic hack-and-slash strategy can only get you so far.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:15:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/terraria-epic-structure-building-tips/ With multiplayer mode in Stardew Valley, you can now experience the world with up to three other friends. Extra friends will have cabins located on your farm, and will be able to help you with pretty much every task, from combat to taking care of your crops.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stardew-valley-guide-marrying-another-player/