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A car being struck by lightning in the Pacific Drive Endless Expeditions update
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Pacific Drive Endless Expeditions Update Brings New Roguelite Mode and More

Developer Ironwood Studios and publisher Kepler Interactive have released a new Pacific Drive update, and this one's ideal if you thought the base game wasn't quite roguelite enough. The Endless…

April 4, 2025 | 08:50 EDT

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Pacific Drive Sales Pass the One Million Mark

Developer Ironwood Games and publisher Kepler Interactive have announced that their survival drive-'em-up Pacific Drive has managed to hit a brand new sales milestone. Per a press release, the game…

February 19, 2025 | 12:51 EST

Workshop in Aloft

How To Craft In Aloft

Learning to build a Workbench will be one of the first Knowledge Stones you discover in Aloft. Crafting takes various resources and materials, combines them together, and creates something all new by…

January 20, 2025 | 04:21 EST

Cooking Plate and Campfire in Aloft

How To Cook In Aloft

Cooking is one of the main gameplay mechanics through Aloft. You will find new recipe lists, ingredients, and combinations throughout your journey, so it is best to learn how to cook efficiently at…

January 20, 2025 | 02:56 EST

Workbench in Aloft

Aloft Crafting Recipes List

Early on in Aloft, you will be introduced to crafting by using a Workbench. Crafting is vital to your survival throughout your journey, since your tools, drinking water, materials, resources, and…

January 17, 2025 | 04:35 EST

Pickaxe in hand to hunt resources.

Aloft Resources Guide: Crafting Material Locations

Aloft is a massive open-world crafting game and like other open-world titles, there are an immense amount of resources to collect. Our Aloft resources guide covers the game's crafting materials,…

January 16, 2025 | 01:38 EST

Character using a glider to fly above an island.
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Aloft Preview - Empty Skies

Early Access. Survival. Crafting. It’s a combo that you’re likely familiar with if you’ve spent a reasonable amount of time browsing the Steam store. Aloft is the next in a long (and seemingly never-…

January 14, 2025 | 11:00 EST

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Aloft Ecosystem Guide

Our Aloft Ecosystem Guide tells you how ecosystems work in Aloft and what you need to do to repair the health of an island's environment. A Field Guide can tell you everything you need to know about…

January 15, 2025 | 02:57 EST

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Aloft Ship Building Guide

Our Aloft Ship Building Guide tells you how to unlock ship building, how to get new ship parts, and the best way to build your home island ship! How to Unlock Ship Building You can unlock Aloft …

January 15, 2025 | 10:03 EST

Several Farming Crops Inside of a Ship
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Aloft Farming Guide

Farming in Aloft is a good way to grow the ingredients you'll need to make meals, or obtain more Flax for sailing. Our guide to Aloft farming will go over how it works, and where you can get more…

January 15, 2025 | 10:02 EST

Several Sheep and Alpacas Standing Inside of a Wooden Building Next to a Fence and Some Haystacks
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Aloft Animals Guide

There are plenty of animals to find in Aloft, and there are a number of reasons to add each to your island. Our Aloft animals guide will go over each animal you can find and how to take care of them…

January 15, 2025 | 10:02 EST

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Aloft Knowledge Guide | How to Unlock New Items

There's a lot to craft in Aloft, but most recipes are locked behind various objects scattered across the world. Our guide to Aloft knowledge will show you how to unlock every important crafting…

January 15, 2025 | 10:02 EST

A Table-Map in the Center of a Wooden Room
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Aloft Map Guide

This guide will show you the Aloft map, explain the symbols on the map, and tell you what you can find in the different regions and biomes. How to View the Map You can only view the Aloft map by…

January 15, 2025 | 10:04 EST

An Island Ship Floating Through the Night Sky with the Aloft Logo on the Left Side of the Image
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Aloft Guide | Tips and Tricks for Beginners

This Aloft guide will teach you the basics of the game, explain the HUD, and give you a walkthrough for the first hour of the game. HUD Explanation Food: These two spaces show food that you have…

January 15, 2025 | 10:03 EST

A car driving down a darkened road in Pacific Drive
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Pacific Drive TV Series Rights Acquired by James Wan's Production Company

James Wan's production company Atomic Monster has acquired the rights to turn indie driving survival game Pacific Drive into a TV show. As reported by Variety, Wan, best known as the creator of the …

December 17, 2024 | 11:21 EST

Sprite and the main character in Towers of Aghasba when the first Colossal Seed is planted.
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Towers of Aghasba Early Access Preview - A Promising Future

Ever since the hands-off preview event showcasing Towers of Aghasba, I've been excited to get my hands on a copy and see how the ecosystems and biomes work. The art looked amazing, the creature…

December 2, 2024 | 12:49 EST

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Aloft

Aloft is a serene survival game set in a floating world. Players can explore islands, gather resources, build homes, and tend to animals. The game rewards positive actions, such as restoring the…

November 26, 2024 | 12:44 EST

Obtaining an Ancient Book on the Farm.
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All Luma Island Ancient Book Locations

Our Luma Island Ancient Book Guide will go over where to find each of these collectables scattered across the island, and the rewards for doing so. Find Ancient Books Around Luma Island When…

November 23, 2024 | 06:26 EST

Standing in a pen full of Luma on the Farm.
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Luma Island Luma Guide

Our Luma Island Luma Guide will go over what these mysterious creatures do, and where you can find each across the game's maps. How Lumas Work Luma in Luma Island are a collection of 15 different…

November 20, 2024 | 07:48 EST

Standing next to a Jewelrycrafter's Workbench on the Farm.
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Luma Island Jewelrycrafter Guide

Our Luma Island Jewelrycrafter Guide will go over this counterpart to the Blacksmith Profession, including where to get each of the gems you need. How to Make Jewelry Jewelrycrafter in Luma…

November 20, 2024 | 06:10 EST

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Luma Island Treasure Hunter Guide

Our Luma Island Treasure Hunter Guide will go over how this profession works, including how to obtain materials via gathering and fishing. Treasure Hunting Treasure Hunter in Luma Island is a 1-…

November 20, 2024 | 05:37 EST

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Luma Island Brewer Guide

Our Luma Island Brewer Guide will go over this drink counterpart to Cook, going over some of its quirks and things to keep in mind. How to Brew Brewer in Luma Island is a 1-star profession that…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

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Luma Island Farming Guide

Our Luma Island Farming Guide will go over how to start building up your farm, including which crops and animals you can buy. Quicklinks: Basics | Crop Management | Crops | Animals How to Farm…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

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Luma Island Cook Guide

Our Luma Island Cook Guide will go over how to become the ultimate chef, including how to get ingredients and what you'll need for each tier. How to Cook Cook in Luma Island is one one of two…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Luma Island Jungle offerings temple
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Luma Island Review - Indiana Jones Meets Stardew Valley

Luma Island is an RPG simulation adventure game from Feel Free Games. It has multiple professions or side quests you can choose to follow, a town that needs repairing after a natural disaster, and an…

November 20, 2024 | 05:00 EST

Standing in the mines next to a torch.
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Luma Island Mining Guide

Our Luma Island Mining Guide will go over how you can start obtaining ore, along with some of the hazards you'll face along the way. How to Get Ore and Gems Mining in Luma Island is a key part of…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Character standing with a pickaxe next to a crafting station and the mines.
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Luma Island Blacksmith Guide

Our Luma Island Blacksmith Guide will go over how this metalcrafting profession works, including what you'll need for each crafting recipe. Blacksmith in Luma Island is a 2-star difficulty…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

A character standing in a forest and looking at the camera in Aloft
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Aloft Early Access Release Date Revealed for January

Publisher Funcom and developer Astrolabe Interactive have announced the Early Access release date for co-op survival game Aloft, which takes place in a world in which you can transform floating…

November 13, 2024 | 11:41 EST

Luma Island - A Player's Home With Animals and Crafting Stations
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Luma Island

Luma Island is a magical world where you can build your dream farm, master professions, and explore hidden treasures. Embark on solo or multiplayer adventures, solve puzzles, and help the locals.…

November 11, 2024 | 01:04 EST

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Cattle Country Preview - A Tootin' Time

Farming (or in this case, ranching) simulators are a dime a dozen now, and Cattle Country doesn’t quite do enough to stand out in the nearly oversaturated genre despite doing a few things pretty well…

October 25, 2024 | 05:06 EDT

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Towers of Aghasba Has You Revitalize an Island with New Mechanics

Towers of Aghasba is an adventure city builder being developed by Dreamlit Games and set to release in Early Access on November 19, 2024. It features a variety of mechanics from multiple genres,…

October 23, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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Cattle Country

Cattle Country is a wholesome Western adventure game that offers a blend of simulation and role-playing elements. Players will manage their own ranch, engage in activities like mining, fishing,…

October 21, 2024 | 01:42 EDT

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Towers of Aghasba

Towers of Aghasba is a role-playing game set in the same world as the novel. Players take on the role of a young adventurer who must navigate treacherous dungeons, battle mythical creatures, and…

October 10, 2024 | 03:52 EDT

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Amber Isle Review - A Colossal Close Hit

Who knew that the answer to ultimate relaxation was building a shop and rebuilding an island entirely made up of cute dinosaurs? Amber Isle lets you do just that, combining adorable aesthetics with…

October 10, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Pacific Drive Update Brings Tons of Customization Options and More

Ironwood Studios and Kepler Interactive have released a new Pacific Drive update, and the two studios are calling this one the "most significant update" since the game was released. Pacific Drive's…

September 16, 2024 | 07:59 EDT

A player platforming across mushrooms alongside their friends in Abiotic Factor
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Abiotic Factor Devs Promise Fix for Connectivity Issues

Abiotic Factor developer Deep Field Games has acknowledged one of the game's major ongoing connection issues and has pledged to release a fix in time for the next major Community Update. In a post…

September 9, 2024 | 08:58 EDT

A girl sitting on a plane floating in water.
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Lou’s Lagoon Preview – A New Cozy Obsession

Sometimes low stakes vibing with a sense of progression is all you want out of a game. To chill yet effect change all the same. Lou’s Lagoon is the next up and coming game to let you do just that. …

September 6, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

How to Kill an IS-0059 Reaper in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image IS-0059 Running Toward the Player in Corridor 04 of the Security Sector
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How to Kill an IS-0059 Reaper in Abiotic Factor

This guide will tell you how to kill an IS-0059 Reaper in Abiotic Factor and how you can farm this frightening creature for valuable resources. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots | Symphonist |…

August 19, 2024 | 09:51 EDT

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How to Kill a Symphonist in Abiotic Factor

This guide will tell you how to kill a Symphonist in Abiotic Factor and where you can find the Symphonist spawn points in the Flathill Portal World. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots |…

August 19, 2024 | 08:21 EDT

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How to Kill the Tarasque in Abiotic Factor

This guide will tell you how to kill the Tarasque in Abiotic Factor and open up access to The Mycofields Portal World in the Cascade Laboratories Sector. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots |…

August 19, 2024 | 07:22 EDT

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How to Kill Security Bots in Abiotic Factor

In this guide, we'll tell you how to kill Security Bots in Abiotic Factor and teach you the best strategies for defeating them quickly. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots | Symphonist |…

August 19, 2024 | 07:18 EDT

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How to Kill a Leyak in Abiotic Factor

Our guide will tell you how to kill a Leyak in Abiotic Factor and how you can protect your base from this deadly floating alien. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots | Symphonist | LeyakTarasque |…

October 11, 2024 | 06:40 EDT

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Everything You Need To Know About Abiotic Factor Fishing

Our guide on Abiotic Factor Fishing will go over how you can craft a rod and start catching fish, along with why it's worth doing.  Quicklinks: Crafting a Rod | Catching Fish | Fish List While…

August 16, 2024 | 05:15 EDT

Abiotic Factor Portal Worlds Guide - Cover Image The Mycofields Portal Opened in The Labs
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Guide to Abiotic Factor Portal Worlds and Renewable Resources

Our guide to Abiotic Factor Portal Worlds tells you how to unlock Portal Worlds, how to prepare for them, and which renewable resources can be found inside. A big part of Abiotic Factor is traveling…

August 17, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

Abiotic Factor Trading Guide - Cover Image The Blacksmith and His Trading Station at the Forge in Manufacturing West
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Where to Find Every Abiotic Factor Trader

This guide will tell you where to find every Abiotic Factor Trader, and we'll also show you which items you can trade for new and useful crafting resources. You'll find a lot of resources as you…

August 19, 2024 | 04:51 EDT

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How to Unlock Every Abiotic Factor Tram Station

This guide will tell you how to unlock every Abiotic Factor Tram Station and show you a map of where every Tram Station can take you. The GATE Facility in Abiotic Factor is pretty large — it's…

August 19, 2024 | 02:43 EDT

A character called Jackson saying "bit of a kerfuffle down there this morning" in Abiotic Factor
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Abiotic Factor Sales Top 600k Three Months Out From Launch

Developer Deep Field Games and publisher Playstack have announced another major Abiotic Factor sales milestone, so it looks like the indie survival-crafter is still trundling along very nicely. In a…

August 7, 2024 | 09:36 EDT

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Amber Isle

Amber Isle will put you in charge of of the only shop, where you'll craft and gather items to sell to the Paleofolk in this dino-themed shop sim! You'll craft items to the needs of your customers,…

July 18, 2024 | 12:06 EDT