{"id":71287,"date":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/indie-selects-for-april-2026-big-on-building-strategy-and-action\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:00:00","slug":"indie-selects-for-april-2026-big-on-building-strategy-and-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/indie-selects-for-april-2026-big-on-building-strategy-and-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie Selects for April 2026: Big on Building, Strategy, and Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-219428\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/idatxbox\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>ID@Xbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1775145600\">April 2, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Indie Selects for April 2026: Big on Building, Strategy, and Action<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Amy Connors, Oscar Polanco, Keith Muelas, Raymond Estrada, Deron Mann \u2013 ID@Xbox Lawn Care Specialists<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p><em>Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub \u2014 your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the Xbox Store and on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/indieselects\"><em>Xbox.com\/IndieSelects.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>April Indie Selects bursts onto the scene with a lineup that\u2019s as bold and varied as the season itself. This month\u2019s lineup spans cultures, genres, and generations\u2014whether it\u2019s a graffiti-fueled shooter steeped in Brazilian street art, a tactical game show imagining the future through a sharp strategic lens, or a serene galaxy restoration tale built around connection and care. From side-scrolling chaos inspired by beloved animation, to cloud-bound city building shaped by unforgiving climates, to stealth-driven WWII missions led by unconventional heroes, April\u2019s picks prove that indie creativity knows no bounds. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve got for you this month (in no particular order):<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69cfe5dc8d314\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69cfe5dc8d314\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/April2026_Selects_Horizontal-b7fece9995e048ef3333-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Indie Selects April 2026\" class=\"wp-image-219514\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/scott-pilgrim-ex\/9p8rfn5p0423\">Scott Pilgrim EX<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-219428-69cfe5dc8db5a\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9p8rfn5p0423\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p8rfn5p0423\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.62630.14086778946224920.3ea99fa3-10c0-43b6-95c6-6b248a707323.056e8bc3-431c-479b-9151-21868b84abd1?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Scott Pilgrim EX\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Scott Pilgrim EX<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Tribute Games Inc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">40<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 66px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$28.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p8rfn5p0423\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69cfe5dc8d73d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69cfe5dc8d73d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/scott-pilgrim-ex-5ff895fb5ca7995ff2cb-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Scott Pilgrim EX screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-219434\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Scott Pilgrim is back, with <em>Scott Pilgrim EX<\/em> (EX as in ex <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f609.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude09\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\">) a new entry for the beloved franchise which has already conquered comics, a cult movie, anime, and video games. The premise is simple: three gangs have decided Toronto is theirs now. The Vegans are aggressive about their dietary choices, the Robots are doing robot things, and the Demons are just classic demons being demons. To make matters worse, someone has kidnapped Scott\u2019s bandmates who now must recruit the help of unlikely allies to save the city and rescue his bandmates from shadowy forces.<\/p>\n<p>Gameplay is a glorious beat \u2019em up in the tradition of <em>Castle Crashers<\/em> and <em>Turtles in Time<\/em>, meaning you will punch hundreds of unique enemies in a satisfying way. Up to four players can join locally or online, with drop-in support. The open world lets you explore shops, upgrade abilities that allow you to unlock new areas, and oh there\u2019s also time travel because why not.<\/p>\n<p>The pixel art is gorgeous, packed with hilarious background details you\u2019ll miss because you\u2019re too busy roundhouse kicking a vegan. The soundtrack is solid. And my favorite part: you can finally play as a member of the former Evil Exes. Healthy! With seven playable characters, unique endings, and enough replayability to justify your life choices, <em>Scott Pilgrim EX <\/em>absolutely delivers.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Oscar Polanco<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/ghetto-zombies-graffiti-squad\/9n0pdmd5xgxj\">Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-219428-69cfe5dc8e861\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9n0pdmd5xgxj\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9n0pdmd5xgxj\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.27875.13916808107467047.ce6148ef-f4f8-4b80-a55d-715e079b2445.ebecb2cc-45a2-40d5-a8c9-3f53914baafd?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Nuntius Games<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 69px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$9.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9n0pdmd5xgxj\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69cfe5dc8e4ae\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69cfe5dc8e4ae\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/ghetto-zombies-64d68dafc3350828ebe2-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-219432\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve been experiencing some smash-hits coming from Brazil lately, and <em>Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad<\/em> absolutely follows that trend! In a post-apocalyptic world where our survival depends on a squad of mutant kids blasting away zombies with the weirdest guns, you can bet these heroes have got your back!<\/p>\n<p>From Ketchup blasters to a rapid-firing boxing glove on a spring, fighting zombies has never been so fun! Don\u2019t get too confident though \u2013 for as much of an armory you\u2019ve got on your hands, the zombies are well equipped to give you some trouble. Personally, I normally find myself pretty unstoppable in top-down shooters, but some graffiti-spawns and the first zombie boss gave me quite a challenge. Playing smart and strategic is highly encouraged here!<\/p>\n<p>As you clear out town from the zombies and place your mark with graffiti, you\u2019ll start building up your collection of weapons to bring back to base and store for later. At base you\u2019re able to reload, test your new guns, and level up your hero\u2019s stats so that you\u2019re ready to go back out and continue your zombie slaying!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some good ol\u2019 zombie slaying fun in a top-down shooter, you\u2019ve found it. Enjoy a unique blend of pixel graphics, top-down shooting, zombie-killing, indie goodness here and support a team that has made a game that is truly a great time ready to be had!<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Keith Muelas<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/showgunners\/9pjqwb0hjjj2\">Showgunners<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-219428-69cfe5dc8f5c6\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9pjqwb0hjjj2\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9pjqwb0hjjj2\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.47263.14277427089256693.51d7b92d-1e26-4414-864d-27b70e540924.742045a8-e3c4-488c-af80-759128f47c7e?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Showgunners\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Showgunners<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Klabater<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">8<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 73.5px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$34.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9pjqwb0hjjj2\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69cfe5dc8f240\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69cfe5dc8f240\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/showgunners-94e6864925b74b5a17e5-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Showgunners screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-219435\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m a sucker for anything that channels the spirit of \u201cThe Running Man\u201d: dystopian futures, deadly reality\u2011TV arenas, and ordinary people forced to survive for the entertainment of the masses. It\u2019s a wild concept that fits games perfectly, as classics like <em>Smash TV<\/em> and <em>Manhunt<\/em> proved. <em>Showgunners<\/em>, from developer Artificer, carries that legacy forward with a brutally delightful, high\u2011stakes turn\u2011based tactics experience that stands out in all the right ways.<\/p>\n<p>Combat takes up most of the adventure, and its approachable style is reminiscent of <em>Gears Tactics<\/em>. As Scarlett, you lead a squad of characters with new allies joining as your popularity climbs, each with unique skills you unlock via branching trees. Mechanically, it\u2019s familiar but polished. Each turn gives your squad a pool of action points, spent on movement, attacks, reloads, grenades, and more. Choices matter, as moving too far or firing first can burn your AP quickly, but the challenge always feels fair as long as you think before you act. Arenas feature varied objectives, usually centered on wiping out enemies, with optional timed bonuses and occasional \u201cPlot Twists\u201d introduced by the showrunner to keep you on edge.\u00a0 Between missions, you retreat to a hub area where you can chat with teammates or record confessionals, pushing the narrative forward and giving downtime between tense encounters.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s not the deepest tactics game on the market, <em>Showgunners<\/em> delivers a consistently fun 12-15-hour ride, backed by sharp design and a strong variety of characters that keeps strategy fresh. It\u2019s accessible, violent, stylish, funny, and surprisingly vibrant for a blood\u2011soaked hellshow. If you want a welcoming entry point into turn\u2011based tactics, or just love dystopian game\u2011show chaos like I do, I highly recommend it.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Raymond Estrada<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/laysara-summit-kingdom\/9n45pgmztmlj\">Laysara: Summit Kingdom<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-219428-69cfe5dc90312\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9n45pgmztmlj\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9n45pgmztmlj\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.3170.13993617982477383.fd6738e7-a3ca-4030-8862-83262c7c643e.f7c80575-e193-41f3-8927-ca3fc98d9e80?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Laysara: Summit Kingdom\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Laysara: Summit Kingdom<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Nejcraft<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">21<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 39px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$24.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9n45pgmztmlj\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69cfe5dc8ff99\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69cfe5dc8ff99\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/laysara-summit-kingdom-bea80d9951afd1123da8-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Laysara: Summit Kingdom screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-219433\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>I never expected to get so into city builders, but the genre has been leaning into cozier experiences lately and that\u2019s exactly my vibe these days. <em>Laysara: Summit Kingdom<\/em> fits perfectly: a challenging-yet-relaxing mountain city builder where you construct settlements atop snowy peaks, juggle vertical production chains, build bridges and lifts, and prepare for avalanches. It delivers all the satisfaction of efficient planning without the stress of invading armies or monster hordes.<\/p>\n<p>The game offers five modes: Campaign, Scenario, Sandbox, Challenge, and Free Build; with Campaign serving as the natural starting point thanks to its tutorials. Here you are tasked with building a series of settlements by making the most of each mountain\u2019s unique terrain. Each settlement is divided into 3 castes: laborers, artisans, and monks\u2014plus yaks, which function almost like a fourth caste and core resource. Each group has distinct needs and roles that shape how you design your layout. Supply chains are the heart of the game. Roads, bridges, and lifts all determine whether your goods move properly, and every building needs to be directed to send its output somewhere specific. Managing space becomes a puzzle, and you\u2019ll repeatedly rebuild and reorganize as your settlement grows and your room to expand shrinks.\u00a0 Population management is also key. More citizens mean more donations to your treasury, but upgrading homes raises their living standards. Failing to meet those needs can lead to steep financial penalties. Thankfully, mountains offer resources that let you upgrade buildings and keep your population stable. I\u2019ve never seen a city builder like this. Its compact layouts, vertical terrain, and stunning Himalayan-inspired aesthetic make it truly stand out. The art, UI, character designs, and music are all beautifully crafted, and the color-coded castes make organizing your settlement effortless. If you enjoy city builders or puzzle-like design challenges, <em>Laysara: Summit Kingdom<\/em> is a thoughtful, polished, must\u2011have addition to your library.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Raymond Estrada<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/bubblegum-galaxy\/9plgvlxxlxvb\">Bubblegum Galaxy<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-219428-69cfe5dc90f14\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9plgvlxxlxvb\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9plgvlxxlxvb\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.7873.14570424573467246.c1e11e10-8fe2-4460-8047-ea2a4d65162a.5242851d-b9df-497b-a413-f6c7326cc896?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Bubblegum Galaxy\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Bubblegum Galaxy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Astrolabe Games<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 0px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$19.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9plgvlxxlxvb\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69cfe5dc90b87\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69cfe5dc90b87\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/bubblegum-galaxy-3f5c140ed70723ad844d-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Bubblegum Galaxy screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-219437\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Bubblegum Galaxy<\/em> is a 3D cozy narrative puzzle game that puts players in the role of planet architect Haco, an anthropomorphic cat with a house for a head. After scoring an internship at a planet\u2011architecting company and arriving for their first day, a snafu during what should be a routine onboarding session somehow deletes the entire galaxy, throwing the office into chaos. Now faced with guilt, a bit of \u201cnew guy\u201d scrutiny, and rising performance expectations, it\u2019s up to Haco and their coworkers to rebuild the galaxy\u2014or risk the company\u2019s collapse.<\/p>\n<p>While I was already charmed by its low\u2011poly, retro\u2011inspired aesthetic, it was the game\u2019s silly tone, world\u2011building, expressive characters, and intuitive gameplay that kept me hooked. At its core, players tackle levels built around placing hex\u2011based tiles on a grid to form planets. This consists of grouping matching colors, aligning tile edges, and connecting environmental features to maximize scores while completing planet\u2011specific quests. Each level supports multiple solutions, leaning heavily into player expression and encouraged mastery rather than overwhelming complexity. In other words, the game is as chill or challenging as you want it to be. You can finish levels early to score more points once objectives are complete, or simply vibe out and continue designing the planet with your remaining tiles.<\/p>\n<p>If I had to recommend one reason for anyone to pick <em>Bubblegum Galaxy<\/em> up though, it would be the characters. Apart from the narrative and as part of the core loop, you\u2019re incentivized to forge bonds with your coworkers to learn more about them and earn new abilities. You get a mix of crazy, oblivious, caring, serious, and self\u2011centered personalities\u2014but everyone is hilarious. Tonally, the game is so unserious and self\u2011aware that I often found myself laughing more than pressing buttons.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Deron Mann<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/sumerian-six\/9nd6nq57wcpn\">Sumerian Six<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-219428-69cfe5dc91a8b\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9nd6nq57wcpn\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nd6nq57wcpn\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.4048.13554005851870537.3319872c-832c-4efd-8db0-c97fc34987e8.4d85c40b-bab1-40d4-8eb0-e026f396525f?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Sumerian Six\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Sumerian Six<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Crunching Koalas<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">11<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 69px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$29.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nd6nq57wcpn\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69cfe5dc91778\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69cfe5dc91778\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/sumerian-six-d1989b9e1d2c0db93ad8-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Sumerian Six screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-219436\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Your eyes aren\u2019t deceiving you.\u00a0 This is the second Artificer title in our lineup, and they\u2019ve earned it. <em>Sumerian Six<\/em> sets a new high bar for stealth-focused real\u2011time tactics. In an alternate World War II, you lead a team of scientist\/commandos trying to stop Nazis from harnessing occult power. You\u2019ll infiltrate sprawling castles, bases, bunkers, and labs while slipping past layers of vigilant guards. Every squad member has unique abilities for silent takedowns, but expect to get caught and die often. Failure is just part of the learning curve.<\/p>\n<p>The controls feel instantly intuitive. Enemy vision cones have two zones\u2014a solid area where they\u2019ll spot anything suspicious, and a shaded area where they\u2019ll only detect you if you\u2019re standing or performing obvious actions. A pause-and-queue system lets you stack commands, enabling slick maneuvers like distracting a guard with a thrown bottle while another character sneaks in for the takedown. Levels are large but broken into smaller, distinct sections with their own challenges. Quick saves are essential; use them generously. Alarms don\u2019t automatically mean failure, but hidden bodies and avoiding sightlines become crucial to prevent things from spiraling into unwinnable firefights.<\/p>\n<p>Abilities are a highlight. Some characters offer precise tools like paralytic darts or position swaps. One guy can literally turn into a bear\u2014less subtle, very effective. As you progress, you\u2019ll discover efficient ways to clear rooms, like swapping with an isolated enemy and delivering them straight into your bear ally\u2019s claws. Character availability shifts each chapter, which often leads to wishing you had just one more absent ability for the perfect solution. Unlike <em>Showgunners<\/em>, this isn\u2019t turn\u2011based, and timed challenges encourage mastering fast, quiet execution. Artificer delivers another polished 12-15-hour experience. It\u2019s challenging and niche, but packed with excellent design, smart UI, inventive abilities, and an engaging story. 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