Backfirewall_

Backfirewall_ is a first-person tragicomic narrative adventure set inside a smartphone. Your task is to save the old system from being wiped by an update, navigating through different parts of the phone, solving puzzles, and meeting all kinds of applications on your humorous escapade.

The Artful Escape

The Artful Escape takes you on a psychedelic journey as a teenage guitar prodigy searching for inspiration and self-discovery. Accompanied by progressive rock, you’ll navigate through the Cosmic Extraordinary to the Cosmic Lung spaceship and other surreal locations.

Superliminal

Superliminal is a mind-bending puzzler set inside a surreal dream, a therapy program. Explore the world which subverts your expectations and learn what happened to you.

Ghostrunner

Dharma Tower is a grim, cyberpunk megastructure—and humanity’s last shelter after a world-ending cataclysm. Your role as a cyber-warrior is to climb it at a lightning-fast speed and face the tyrannical Keymaster, who rules this city.

Manifold Garden

Manifold Garden presents a world of impossible architecture, also known as Escher-esque. Solve physics-defying puzzles and bring life to the barren area.

Arboria

Arboria is set in a curious Yotunz village and ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Called a “trollz-like 3D roguelite”, the game sets you against bizarre monsters on your mission to save your tribe—if you die in battle, another Yotun will take your place.

The Unfinished Swan

The Unfinished Swan, advertised as a “first-person painter”, takes you to a mysterious, surreal kingdom. Splatter paint on white landscapes to reveal your surroundings and learn the story of the place.

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Check out the top 8 happy video games that will make you smile again.

Looking for great games to play during gray and dismal winter days? Check out this article: Best Winter Games

1. Flower

How in the world can a game with a title like this not make you immediately feel a touch of bliss? The vibrant, happy video game Flower lets you play as the wind with a bit of artistic flair. Your task is to pick up and guide flower petals as you blow across different, beautiful landscapes. Do as the wind does and create beautiful, dancing art. Flower is all about not worrying about everything and letting things take you where they may, just like a flower petal on the wind.

2. Slime Rancher

When your regular life on the farm just doesn’t bring the joy it used to, a trip to a planet far, far away might turn that frown upside down. You play as Beatrix who left the ranching life to go wrangle extraterrestrial slimes million of light years away from Earth. Collect colorful and oddly cheerful slimes, gather resources, and amass a fortune that is literally out of this world. This colorful sandbox game is the perfect happy video game to play when you need to unwind or a little pick-me-up.

3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Find peace and harmony in a beautiful island utopia. Collect, decorate, and craft your way to a beautiful and happy little getaway of your own. Don’t forget to make some animal friends in the meantime! Animal Crossing: New Horizons is blissful escapism in its finest form.

If you start feeling a little restless, go visit a friend’s island and see what they’ve done with the place! With tons of things to collect, beautiful places to see, and colorful characters to interact with, Animal Crossing is one of the best video games to cheer yourself up.

4. Bugsnax

If you thought that bugs and snacks put together couldn’t bring a smile to your face, Bugsnax will happily prove you wrong. Go on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island to solve the mysteries you find there and…wait, why does that snail look so similar to a cinnamon roll? And is that a walking taco? What other kind of Bugsnax live there?!

5. Dreams

Dreams is mostly about creating or finding joy in the creations of others. Use the game’s easy-to-use, built in creation tools to build a world that can only be limited by your own imagination. Once you’re done with your animation, sculpture, building, music, game, or whatever else you decided to create, you can share it with the game’s community.

If you’d rather explore, dive into the library of community creations and take in the great things others created. This cheerful video game is perfect when you feel that the world needs more things to smile about and will definitely make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

6. Tearaway

You’ll never look at paper the same way again. Travel through a papery world with a vibrant messenger who has a special message that needs to get delivered. Overcome obstacles and puzzles, and meet different characters all made out of colorful and fantastical pieces of paper. Just looking at the game will make you grin, making it one of the best cheerful video games out there. 

7. Stardew Valley

Welcome to Stardew Valley where everyone and everything is nice (except for maybe the monsters in the cave). Roll up your sleeves and turn your dilapidated farm into an agricultural wonder. If you get tired of upgrading your barn or harvesting crops, take a trip into town where you can talk to NPCs waiting there and help the town regain its former glory. If you’re really lucky, you might even find a significant other and start a family!

Though the graphics might take you back to your GameBoy days, the soundtrack and gameplay are pleasant and relaxing, perfect for when you want to put a rough day behind you.

8. Kind Words

Kind Words isn’t the type of cheerful video game that you’d expect. Its goal isn’t just to make you feel better, but to make the world a better place. Here a deer brings you mail through an open window, with letters written by real people. Sometimes they are just simple messages and sometimes they’re more emotional questions and admissions. The point here is to share kind words with others and try to bring a little happiness into their life. The space is a safe one, free from trolls and bullies. If you want to share a little joy with others or are looking for a little yourself, Kind Words might be a game you’d like to try.

So those are our top 8 happy video games which we hope will make you grin at least a little. Have you played any of these, or maybe other, video games to cheer yourself up? Share your experience with us on our Discord and bring a little joy to others!

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Co-op video games for couples

YYou’re alone with your loved one. Everyone else has perished in a zombie apocalypse or… whatever, it’s not important. What matters is that you’re alone with them. It’s the perfect time to enjoy some co-op games for couples and there’s nobody around to hear you scream if you lose.

It Takes Two

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox

Created purely for co-op (and a unanimous winner of our company survey), It Takes Two follows a clashing couple that’s been turned into dolls. The new situation forces them to work together and save their relationship in the meantime. Every new level brings unexpected obstacles that can only be overcome if you’re in sync. Are you?

Tools Up!

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Do you know how people say IKEA puts relationships to the test? Turns out you don’t need IKEA if you have Tools Up!. It’s a fun renovation couch co-op game for couples (or for up to four players, but let’s stick to romance). If you’re looking for date ideas, try Tools Up! and find out if your beloved is the one you’ll build your forever home with.

Unravel Two

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Unravel Two is a colorful puzzle game with settings inspired by wonderfully mossy Scandinavian locations. Create your cute Yarny and build your relationship with your partner Yarny in local co-op or solo. This game is especially forgiving for couples that aren’t at an equal gaming level.

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Check if your devotion can conquer all and explore a neon galaxy to defeat the evil forces of Anti-Love. You’ll need to work together to navigate a spaceship and use your love to save the world. If this isn’t a perfectly themed Valentine’s Day video game, then what is?

Monster Prom

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Have you ever wanted to date a monster? Find your supernatural love from a safe distance in Monster Prom, a funny dating sim for up to 4 players in which you seduce your monster schoolmates. Will you get a date or rejection from the prince of the 8th Circle of Hell? Will you make a gorgon care more about you than about money? Just be careful to not go for the same character as your real-life date!

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Battle royale may sound menacing as a genre, but this one is a colorful and wild dash through fun rounds until one victor remains. There can only be one victor in the series of ridiculous challenges. Will you leave your love behind and aim for glory? Either way, as the developers say: Leave your dignity at the door!

Untitled Goose Game

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Team up with your date and destroy somebody’s morning in Untitled Goose Game. Become a horrible goose—or pair of horrible geese—and play pranks on innocent NPCs while honking to your heart’s content. Celebrate love by indulging your inner villains.

Lumberhill

Platforms: PC

The chaos of Lumberhill is sure to get your heart pumping and is a great co-op for couples. It’s a crazy multiplayer party game in which lumberjacks try to complete tasks with nature fighting them every step of the way, all while racing against the clock. Didn’t you always say your love looked great in flannel?

A Way Out

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox

Nothing brings togetherness as much as prison and an exclusively co-op adventure. That is, the one in A Way Out. Each player controls one of two convicts who must cooperate to make the thrilling breakout a success. But either way, as long as you’re together forever, nothing else matters, right?

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Platforms:  PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Control two brothers on a journey through Scandinavian landscapes to find a cure for their father. While the game was designed for a solo co-op experience, meaning that one player controls both characters with different keys or buttons, it is entirely possible to play as two—just sit very close to each other. 😉

Romantic games for a romantic evening

Playing video games doesn’t mean your date can’t be romantic! And even if your significant other doesn’t like playing themself, there’s some fun and heartwarming games that are enjoyable to play with an audience of one. No matter the reason, here are some single player games that aren’t long, but hey, it’s not like you don’t have other things to do on Valentine’s Day–those chocolate-covered strawberries aren’t going to eat themselves!

Boyfriend Dungeon

Platforms: PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Who said Valentine’s Day video games have to be cheesy? Make your romance sharp as ever in Boyfriend Dungeon, a “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure. Enter the dungeon hand-in-hand with your favorite weapon-person and defeat fearsome creatures on your way to love. Best. Date. Ever.

The Sims 4

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox

If love is hard, try out its softer version in The Sims 4 for a moment of relaxation. A successful romance? Check! The house of your dreams? Check! A cute pet? Check—as long as you have the right DLC. Starting a happy family has never been easier.

Florence

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch

Florence is a cute game about a young girl who feels stuck in her daily routine. Her meeting with cello player Krish changes the way she sees the world. How will their story unfold? This game is a beautiful short experience about learning to love yourself.

Wide Ocean Big Jacket

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch

Wide Ocean Big Jacket is a fun and heartwarming story about a family trip. An aunt and uncle take their middle school-aged niece and her boyfriend camping—the younger couple learns what it means to be in a relationship, while the older couple rediscovers their connection. This romantic video game has a bit of cupid’s magic for everyone.

Dream Daddy

Platforms: PC

Become a dad in Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator and…romance other dads! Maybe you’ll have more in common than just being a single parent. Brace yourself for a tsunami of dad puns and follow your heart.

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Whether buying games for children or people with certain sensitivities, gaming age ratings can be useful in making an informed decision. But if you don’t know much about games, seeing “PEGI 3” or “ESRB M” doesn’t really tell you much.

We’re here to help with that.

We’ve compiled the most common gaming age ratings and put them into an easy-to-read format so that you can quickly decide whether the game you’re interested in is suitable. You can match the icons and content descriptors attached to the game with the ones listed here, making PEGI rating or ESRB ratings easy to understand in no time.

PEGI ratings

PEGI (Pan European Game Information) ratings is a popular gaming rating system used mostly in Europe and Asia.

PEGI ratings are quite easy to understand. They use a clear number to show from which age the game is suitable for. They also use color coding according to a “traffic light system” (green, yellow, and up to red) to demonstrate how much caution should be taken before buying a game for minors. In audible advertising, you’ll often hear the name of the gaming age rating system followed by the number (e.g. “rated PEGI 12”).

Here are all the PEGI ratings from 3-18 with a short description of what ages the content is suitable for.

PEGI ratings will often come with additional information in the form of icons called content descriptors. These content descriptors go into more detail about why a game has the rating it has. 

Content descriptors are connected to the age rating. For example, “fear” may suggest some sounds that little kids might find frightening in PEGI 7 games, but it could suggest horror scenes in PEGI 16 or PEGI 18 games. 

Some content descriptors automatically raise the PEGI age rating due to the offensive nature of the content (e.g. games that depict any kind of discrimination and have the “discrimination” label will always be PEGI 18).

One slightly different PEGI content descriptor is “in-game purchases”. This appears if there’s a possibility of buying any digital goods or services within the game for real money. This is a good descriptor for parents to keep an eye out for when buying games for their children, especially if these are older children who know how to purchase things online.

PEGI ratings content descriptors

Below is an example of a PEGI gaming rating along with content descriptors for the game Chernobylite:

All ESRB ratings

ESRB means Entertainment Software Ratings Board and it’s another gaming rating system which is used primarily in the United States.

Unlike PEGI ratings, ESRB ratings for video games are based on letters that signify a certain age group.

As with PEGI game ratings, ESRB ratings for video games also contain content descriptors about the game in the form of short text. 

Below is an example of a full ESRB game rating taken off the back of the PlayStation version of Chernobylite.

Remember that these gaming age ratings are universal for all gamers so sometimes something that is labelled as “fear” or “language” might not necessarily be offensive in the same way to everyone, especially concerning older players. That said, both PEGI and ESRB game ratings give a good idea of what kind of content can be found in a game and can help you make a mature decision when buying a game for a minor.

We hope you found this game ratings guide useful. Do you still find any game age rating confusing? Have you seen a different set of game age ratings and don’t know what to make of them? Let us know on our Discord, we’ll be happy to help!

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We compiled a list of the best gifts to get for gamers…as suggested by other gamers! In other words, you’re getting a pro list of gaming gifts. Whether you know a lot about the gaming world or you have no idea what gift idea for a gamer would hit the spot, we’ve got something for you.

We’ve divided this gift list into two sections to make it easier for you to navigate. The hardware section is dedicated to the best gifts for gamers as far as any type of hardware or accessory (computers, consoles, handhelds, chairs, headsets, etc) is concerned. The software section goes into the best gifts for gamers in terms of mostly digital items including games, passes, vouchers, and in-game purchases. 

So let’s get right into it so that you can find the perfect gaming gift and get to wrapping.

Best Gifts for Gamers—Software

Gamers will always be happy to get a game (thank you, Captain Obvious). But with literally thousands if not millions of games to choose from, which do you pick?

There’s a couple of ways you could tackle this, even if you know next to nothing about what that special someone plays.

One way is to get a hold of their Steam wishlist which is a treasure trove of gifts for PC gamers. If you can’t, you take a crack at searching through Steam’s top wishlists to see what other PC gamers really want and pick a popular title from there. Another cool gift for gamers is to simply get them a voucher or gift card that’s valid for whatever platform they play on or like (e.g. Steam gift cards or PlayStation Store vouchers).

Game passes or monthly subscriptions are also great gift ideas for gamers. Almost all platforms offer some kind of monthly or seasonal pass (e.g. Xbox game pass) that not only gets you access to game libraries with tons of titles, there are also often deals and discounts that go along with membership. It’s like a gift that keeps on giving!

If you happen to know what someone is playing, do a little digging online and see if you can buy them a DLC, a game bundle, or some kind of limited or collector’s edition of the game. If your special someone is an avid online gamer, look into possibilities of buying some in-game skins, upgrades, special bonuses or deal packs, or other neat add-ons to level up their playing experience. 

If you’re truly lucky and they’ve been whining about a specific title for a while now, all you need to do is buy that game. Make sure you know what platform they play on so that the game and hardware are compatible. Also look into any limited edition or collector’s versions of the game. Giving someone a game in some beautiful packaging or with some extra goodies just makes your gaming gift that much better.

Best Gifts for Gamers—Hardware

Sometimes that special someone would love to play the newest title of their favorite series…but can’t because their machine specs aren’t the best. That’s when you can come in with your hardware-lined cape and save the day. The great thing is that you don’t even need to be a hardware technician to choose a good gift for a gamer.

Obviously, if you know a gamer could do with a machine update, getting the newest version is a good way to go. Computers with better specs or next-gen consoles are relatively easy to find and with a little searching, you can find some deals that include games or controllers. Don’t forget about handheld consoles like the Nintendo Switch or the upcoming Steam Deck. Getting a Steam Deck for your special someone right when it launches will definitely be a top leaderboard gaming gift!

No matter what platform a gamer plays on, some better hardware is always a cool gift idea for gamers. An ergonomic (and stylish) mouse (like the Logitech G502 or G203) or a mechanical keyboard (like the Razer Ornata Chroma) are awesome gifts for PC gamers. If you have more cash to burn, look into getting a monitor with high resolution, good colors, and a high refresh rate. For the more tech-savvy gift givers, look into powerful graphics cards, RAM, memory extensions, or sound cards. If you’re looking for something a little less expensive, a XXL RGB gaming mouse pad is a cool gift for a gamer. And hey, every gamer could use a heavy-duty cooling fan!

Console gamers will definitely sport an ear-splitting grin if they get a good-looking controller as a gift. Does your special someone like to play with friends? Get them a pair or set of controllers for a gift that brings fun to everyone. Take a look around to see if you can find custom controllers (e.g. these special edition Xbox controllers) for sale for that extra sense of special.

A really good, comfortable headset is a perfect gift for multiplayer gamers who love to engage with other players or friends (e.g. the Logitech G Pro X). If talking isn’t necessary, you can also just buy a really good pair of noise-cancelling headphones or earpods (like Airpods Pro) with stellar sound quality to level up someone’s gaming experience.

A gaming chair is a great gift idea for gamers where you can show your special someone that you care about their gaming experience and their spine. Be on the lookout for a high quality, ergonomic chair. These don’t necessarily have to be extravagant, expensive “gaming chairs” since office chairs, like the IKEA Markus, also have good ergonomics, the style is just a little less flashy.

But what if your special someone already has all that stuff? Well, then it’s time to accessorize with some cool goodies for gamers! Look into neat and modern gadgets for keeping their gaming space neat and tidy. Controller docks or headphone stands are good ideas to help keep that hardware from simply lying around on the table (e.g. Cable Guy phone and controller holder); holders in the shape of a superhero and favorite character are always awesome! Mobile gamers can really appreciate a mobile gaming clip that is compatible with Xbox controllers. If you’re buying something for a Nintendo lover, a Switch carrying case (like these) or controller (like these) is always a cool gift for a NS gamer.

But what if your hardcore gamer already has all those things or you just don’t feel comfortable with all that techy stuff? Or what if you have a limited budget? Or maybe you want to tap into other hobbies and interests your gamer has? No fear, there are still a ton of great gifts for gamers that won’t make your head or wallet want to explode.

There is hardly anything on the market nowadays that hasn’t been adapted in some way to gaming. From retro Gameboy drink coasters to Super Mario Bros fridge magnets, you can find a cool gift for a gamer. Some other great ideas for gifts are phone cases, gaming apparel (from shirts and socks to ties and hats), game-themed wall calendars, and even gaming bookmarks for gamers who love to read. It’s enough to Google any kind of gadget + “gaming” and see what pops up. You’ll probably be pleasantly surprised at all the gaming gift ideas you’ll see!

So those are our ideas for the best gifts for gamers no matter the occasion. Have you given any of these things as a gift to a gamer? What was their reaction? Let us know on our Discord!

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We’ve compiled a list of the 10 best Thanksgiving video games that you can pick up this holiday season. You can play them solo, but most are better to play with the family both on the couch and online if Uncle George can’t make the big dinner.

All these games are pretty family-friendly, whether you want to play with Grandpa Joe or your little cousin Sally, but we’ve added age ratings for anyone interested.

Let’s get started with the 10 best Thanksgiving video games to gobble up this year! 

Interested in more seasonal games? Check out our other helpful game articles:

• Autumn games
• Winter games

Tools Up!

• Age rating: ESRB Everyone
• Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
• Game rating: 4,5 pumpkins

Family meet-ups are more than just arguing and catching up—it’s about shenanigans! What better way to stretch your family mischief muscles than by picking your tools up and renovating!

This party game lets you play with up to 4 players in local multiplayer via Steam Remote Play to finish the renovating tasks shown on the blueprint before the clock runs out. Obviously, puddles of paint, heaps of trash, and couriers with a bad sense of timing aren’t going to make it easy. 

If you feel interiors are cramping your style, take the renovation to the garden and see what kind of magic you can work in the yard! Gathering pumpkins and raking up autumn leaves makes this Tools Up! DLC a virtual Thanksgiving game. But be careful, there’s a whole bunch of crazy mischief lying in wait in the garden too!

Splatoon

• Age rating: PEGI 7
• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• Game rating: 3 candied apples

Let’s face it, sometimes you just feel like you need to shoot something, especially before the pumpkin pie graces the table. That’s where Splatoon comes in, offering a family-oriented way to blow off some steam and let out some laughs.

Grab your friends and family into two teams of up to four and try to paint the entire level with your paint guns (and hopefully good aim) before time runs out. This paintball with a twist also lets you play online just in case all your cousins couldn’t make it for the turkey and mash.

Little Racer

• Age rating: ESRB Everyone
• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• Game rating: 4 hay bales

Little Racer is a perfect Thanksgiving video game for parents and children alike. This dynamic slot car racing game has simple mechanics that let you jump right in and race across more than 100 levels of different tracks! Gather up your nieces and nephews and zoom across the track with up to 4 players in one race.

If you finish all the levels, but Aunt Martha said the turkey isn’t done yet, create your own tracks and race along those for hours of extra gameplay fun. With so much fun packed into such little cars, Little Racer is one of the best family co-op games you could choose.

Madden NFL

• Age rating: PEGI 3
• Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Rating: 3 yams

There’s nothing more traditional during Thanksgiving than watching football, but what better way to really get involved than by playing it yourself! Reek havoc on teams you’re not a fan of or show what your favorite team can really do on the field.

It takes some time to get good at this game, but there is a rookie mode that is great for Thanksgiving football players who just want to toss the ball around a little and have some fun. Hardcore football fans can also dive into the player management system to get a feel for draft season. 

Madden NFL supports online multiplayer so you can throw long passes to friends and family across the country.

Lumberhill

• Age rating: ESRB Everyone
• Platform: PC, Switch (planned)
• Game rating: 4 cans of sweetcorn

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to get in touch with nature and learn that it can totally kick your butt. 

In Lumberhill, you play as a quirky lumberjack who has a lot to do like chop down trees or herd sheep all before the clock runs out. If you have enough of the forest, travel to other times and worlds and herd pandas or gather up dino eggs.

This multiplayer party game lets you play with up to 4 players in co-op or PvP mode, so have your family help you or just throw them off the map. You can also try to get your tasks done in single player mode if the rest of the fam is in a food coma. All in all, Lumberhill is a perfect Thanksgiving video game for the entire family to bond and laugh over.

Banished

• Age rating: n/a
• Platform: PC
• Rating: 4 pilgrims

If you really want to get into the spirit of what the settlers encountered in the colonies, Banished can do just that. Start off a settlement with limited resources and settlers and live off of what nature offers and you can gather. The changing of the seasons plays an important role here; a sudden frost can make your harvest from bountiful to barely enough to survive.

It takes a little planning, strategy, and luck to make sure everyone is fed, housed, and warm, otherwise your entire settlement will become a ghost town quite quickly.

Red Wings: Aces of the Sky

• Age rating: ESRB 10+
• Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
• Rating: 4 pumpkin spice lattes

If a massive turkey dinner has you feeling too close to the ground, then take to the skies for a breath of fresh air. Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade fighter plane action game where you can zoom through the clouds over Europe by the Red Baron’s side or against him.

The flight mechanics are simple enough to enjoy the game after about five minutes, no matter your experience with flying games. Blow off some steam together with a sibling, or tap into your family rivalry with local co-op mode and try to shoot each other out of the sky and become the Thanksgiving ace of the family.

Firewatch

• Age rating: PEGI 16
• Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
• Game rating: 3,5 toasted marshmallows

If you need to spend some time away from the fam, this is a good Thanksgiving video game to get lost in since you play a character who is literally running away from a not-so-great life. In this single-player game, you man a fire lookout tower with a walkie-talkie that is your only contact with the outside world, but it soon turns out there are more mysteries waiting for you among the evergreens.

The game has simple mechanics and pleasant graphics, but really takes the cake (or apple pie) when it comes to the dialogue and voice actors. This Thanksgiving game is perfect for those who need a little downtime in between helpings of mashed potatoes.

Paradise Lost

• Age rating: ESRB M
• Platform: PC
• Game rating: 4 turkeys

Why fight about politics and history over the dinner table, when you can experience an alternate history on your own?

Paradise Lost is a post-apocalyptic game that is reflective and somber and set in a cold, eerie world that never saw Nazi Germany defeated.

You play as 12-year-old Szymon who stumbled upon an abandoned bunker while trying to unlock the mysteries of his own past. The game mechanics are very simple since this game is primarily story-driven and with little complex action required from the player. The graphics are amazing and so is the soundtrack, letting you immerse yourself in the story and mystery interlaced with retro futuristic military technology as well as Slavic mythology the further down you venture. 

Don’t be surprised if, while playing this Thanksgiving video game, you realize you have a lot to be thankful for.

Mario Kart

• Age rating: PEGI 3
• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• Game rating: 3,5 plates of mashed potatoes

Mario Kart is a family classic and a great game to play with all the young little turkeys in your family.

Race with up to 4 players locally in fun rides (like gliders or motorbikes) and using cool tricks like racing along walls and doing flips. The tracks are also in fun, different environments, including underwater racing. 

Obviously, the game is also well known for its colorful characters that keep coming back and never seem to get old, making Mario Kart a Thanksgiving video game classic.

So those are our top picks for the best video games to play this Thanksgiving. Have you spent one of your Thanksgivings playing any of these games? Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving video game that isn’t on the list? Let us know in the comments below or on our Discord!

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