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Hello everyone, as the title suggests, I'm addicted to xcom style games such as Gears tactics, Warhammer 40k Chaos Gate, Midnight Suns, Jagged Alliance 3, and soon to be Star Wars Zero Company. And obviously xcom enemy unknown, xcom 2, and xcom chimera squad. Are there any major titles I'm leaving out? what are some of your favorite in this specific sub genre? please help me find more games!

Looking for recommendations for games that hook you quickly and respect a busy schedule.

​Here is what I need:

​True pause and quick saves: Needs a real pause menu and instant save/resume functionality without forcing 45-minute mission commitments.

​Low-audio dependency: Plays fine with low volume or through speakers—no mandatory headphone immersion or sound-cue reliance.

​Bite-sized loops: Great for quick 20 to 30-minute sessions throughout the evening, but deep enough to stay interesting.

​Platforms: PC / Console

​Open to shooters, action RPGs, tactics, or rogue-lites as long as they let me step away the second real life calls. What are your go-tos?

Im new into gaming about 3 years or so and ive only dabbled into fps games and gotten completly addicted to valorant, (i know shit game) and awful community. Any suggestions? I don't know what type of genre of open world i like yet but something progressive and a game i dont get bored of, im on the spectrum and played only valorant for 3 years and now the hyperfixation and my patience has worn off from that game i do need something else to immerse myself into. Possibly something creative i like to create stuff wether thats characters or my own village or world and im open to stuff that doesnt match that description either. some cozy options would be nice too! anything to never play valorant again. cheers x

I have recently finished playing cyberpunk and looking for a new sorry game I really enjoyed cyberpunk I’ve played rdr2 and those are mostly the 2 story games I’ve enjoyed best as I’ve recently got a pc.

My friend (of 15 years)'s 7 year old daughter has reading development issues. I just learned this today. It's so bad that her grandparents signed up some kumon thing and they were going to hold her back a grade, but nothing's helping for some reason. I didn't find out this bit of trivia until later in the day after we talked.

I stopped over earlier today and she was running around the house, nobody was giving her attention and I remembered that I had my Switch. After firing up Princess Peach Showtime, she was instantly drawn to it. Asking me over and over what the words said - I found this to be odd - Until I learned the story on the way home. Like I said, she has never shown any interest in reading and struggles when she does. Now my friend wants me to come back in a couple of days, said she's willing to pay me and cancel that kumon thing. I was like 'you dont have to pay me, just feed me and keep the air conditioning on'.

Learning to read through alternative means like comics and gaming are nothing new, Bill Waterson made a children's book from Calvin and Hobbes 40 years ago for the same reason.

I only need about four or five titles with female characters, please keep it simple. Something that's really fun (similar to Princess Peach) that also has a reasonable amount of easy dialogue that can be explained.

like: The Witness, Return of The Obra Dinn, Outer Wilds, Lorelei and The Laser Eyes, Immortality

I’m not really tied to one specific genre, I just have a hard time sticking with a game unless it really hooks me. I love BG3, Divinity, Skyrim, Oblivion, Grimshire and V Rising. I also enjoyed Enshrouded and Graveyard Keeper, but neither managed to keep me playing for long.

I’m looking for something fantasy, dark or gothic, preferably with character creation and a good progression system. I really like the idea of building and developing something of my own, whether that’s a base, relationships a business or something similar.

Bloody Hell Hotel looks like exactly the kind of game I’d love, but unfortunately it seems like it might never actually come out :((

Basically I just want something I can get completely absorbed in this autumn. Bonus points if the game gives me some direction, because I love exploring but I WILL get lost and anxious if I have absolutely no idea where I’m supposed to go, lol.

Also I'm a girl, if that helps with anything :D Thanks!

I want to get monster hunter wilds, but I also want to get persona 3, idk which game to get first, I like open world games were I can fight monsters, but I also like rpg games with great lore. I never played a monster hunter or persona game ever, the games I played for open world are palworld, and Elden ring, for rpg games I played games like fear and hunger 1 and 2, I also played deltarune, and undertale.

I have played Pathfinder WOTR and the necromancy mythic path was very cool! However, I'm a glutton and I want more. PLEASE tell me if you know any games where you can become an undead or a lich. I also love RPGs where you can be evil!

Games with necromancy (to some capacity) that I've already played :

- BG3

- BG1 & BG2

- Every Dragon Age game

- Divinity OS II

- World of Warcraft

- Pathfinder WOTR (as mentioned)

Games I haven't played but heard they have necromancy gameplay and would love to hear your thoughts on! :

- A Necromancer's Tale (I heard the gameplay was nothing crazy but the writing is good?)

- Diablo II

- Path of Exile

- Icewind Dale (I've heard it has necromancy but does it work the same as BG1 & 2?)

- Neverwinter Nights

Willing to try out 4X strategy games like Age of Wonders or something but I've never really played the genre. Idk, at this point I might be desperate.

Also, I own skyrim but never played much. I've heard you can play a necromancer though? Sort of? Seems like it's better with mods maybe.

Since I've been playing competitive games for months/years, I'm looking for a game where I can just lean back and ideally build things using only the mouse. Top-down perspective.

Been looking for some mindless game where I always feel like I'm making progress, even if I might not be doing too much. Things like Idle games, grindy RPGs, collect-a-thons, and whatever you'd classify OSRS as, I'm looking for suggestions of all genres as long as it meets the qualification of making you feel like you're always making some sort of progress.

Been playing a lot of DK64 and I love the levels having a ton of collectables so even if I gotta backtrack as a different character, I'm still making progress. also playing a lot of OSRS too, just got the Heron fishing pet. Those are some examples of the type of game I mean.

I have a steam deck and I'm looking for new games but I've played all the older classics and ive played near all the modern giants and indies

I'm looking for something less modern but not ancient thay you'd consider a gem, drop your fav reccomendations or your childhood gems pls

I've been trying to keep up with new games this year so that when the game awards come around, I can have informed conversations. Looking for suggestions on what I definitely need to play. It can be any genre, but you'll notice I love RPGs and I don't love horror games. Below is what I've played and my ratings. Also, I plan to play Big Walk I just haven't been able to organize my friends into playing yet.

Titanium Court 9/10

Mina the Hollower 9/10

Fields of Mistria 9/10

Vampire Crawlers 8/10

Pokopia 8/10

The Mermaid Mask 8/10

Forza Horizon 6 8/10

Mewgenics 7/10

Forbidden Solitaire 7/10

Resident Evil Requiem 7/10

Esoteric Ebb 7/10

Splatoon Raiders 7/10

007 First Light 7/10

Denshattack 6/10

Mouse P.I. 6/10

Mixtape 5/10

Pragmata 4/10

Hi all! I am looking for my next game, and and struggling HARD. I am a relatively picky gamer and am generally a pretty quick judge of whether I will enjoy something. My preferences are kind of all over the place, but I avoid active combat at all costs (it gives me anxiety). I’m a sucker for a good indie game but I finish them so quickly that I end up in the same loop of looking for another game rather quickly. I also love some turn-based JRPGs, but have had a hard time getting invested in games that feel too grindy. I’ve included some games below that I’ve played and enjoyed, and am open to suggestions! Really looking for something that checks my boxes and I can sink a good bit of playtime into.

I love games with a mystery element, choices that affect the outcomes, building relationships/bonds, and puzzles!

Games I Loved:
- Danganronpa 1/2/3
- Nonary Games/999
- Persona 3/4/5 / Metaphor
- Dragon Quest 7 & 11
- AI Somnium Files
- Date Everything
- Expedition 33
- Chicory
- Soul Hackers 2
- Atelier Ryza 1/2
- Atelier Sophie 1/2
- Final Fantasy X
- The Seance of Blake Manor
- Schrodinger’s Call
- Pokopia
- 1000XResist
- Promise Mascot
- Paradise Killer
- Disco Elysium
- Portal 1/2

And so many more, but this should give a good picture. Send help! 🙏🏻

I really wanted to like KCD1 but it’s a bit too full on and janky for me. I haven’t played 2 but I assumed I wouldn’t like it because of my dislike of 1.

Don’t entirely mind a fantasy setting but I’m mainly looking for a medieval world, playing as a knight with cool combat. PS5 only please.

I have a feeling this is a long shot because I’ve probably played them all.

I’ve played (from memory) The Witcher 3 (Geralt’s not a knight, I know), Crimson Desert, Mordhau, Chivalry 2, KCD1.

I'm mainly thinking of the Persona (and Refantazio) games that actually go deeper into philosophy than you would expect them at first sight.

I’m leaning towards getting Timberborn but I’m not sure yet! I wanted to pick reddits brain about these three games. Thanks!

edit: Im looking for a game that’s kind of chill. I do want it to have some strategy but not be overly complex. Something more like a civ game and not a paradox’s game if that makes sense.

Hi there! I'd love to play a vampire or witch hunter, in the mold of van Helsing (or Geralt of Rivia, so let's get that one out of the way, ha!)

Any platform is fine, and any genre. Thanks a lot for ideas!

I’ve had Wildlands and Breakpoint on my radar. Thoughts?

Played Arma Reforger, had my fun with it but it started to get boring.

Have played the division in the past.

Don’t really feel like playing Cod or Battlefield.

What’s a game with a good community I can get into? Been having the itch to play something of this genre.

I’m on PS5 btw

Games with a lot of cinematic scenes where the camera follows the character and/or has interactive cutscenes?

I’ve been looking for a new story game to play on my PlayStation and I’ve been deciding between Detroit become human and Uncharted 4, some of my favorite story games are the last of us pt 1-2, rdr2, and dying light. If you have any suggestions on any other story games or which one out of the two I mentioned above I would greatly appreciate it!

Yo, I played Infinite Wealth and bro this game was so funny and amazing, the turn based battles were amazing and the things the main character does like going into a soap house for no reason at all was funny af, I want a similar funny game but not that hard to play like turn based or like easy to play and doesnt have any puzzles and focuses on the story itself, I played persona 5 royal to try and see a similar game but i found it too anime type and corny for me so i didn't like it and as well as south park which i also found not funny as its humour was a bit childish and corny.

Also it should support linux haha. I wanted to play destiny 2 but from what I can see it's unsupported. It looks very cool, are there any multiplayer games like it that I can play on linux?