Entertainment ❯ Video Games ❯ Game Design

Gameplay Mechanics

Combat Systems Puzzle Solving Puzzle Games Roguelike Games Roguelite Player Experience Exploration Mechanics Character Development Puzzle Design Stealth Mechanics

Housemarque Bets on Long-Term Market Education to Grow Saros Audience

The studio will use steady post-launch updates and community engagement to broaden interest in its high‑difficulty, movement‑focused games.

Silent Hill: Townfall Gets September 24 Release After Hands‑Off Demos

Strange Scaffold Announces El Paso, Elsewhere 2

Capcom Says Pragmata Sold Two Million Copies and Could Become a Series

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Launches as a Low‑Stakes, Visually Striking Switch 2 Exclusive

Thick as Thieves Launches as Bare‑Bones $5 Stealth Heist

Returnal Director Harry Krueger Launches Helsinki Studio Cosmic Division

Will: Follow the Light Wins on Atmosphere, Falters on Fussy Puzzles and Bugs

Dead as Disco Debuts in Early Access, Draws Strong Sales and Praise

Motorslice Launches on PS5, Xbox and PC as Reviews Applaud Style, Fault Camera

Invincible VS Launches With 18 Fighters as Reviews Praise Combat and Flag a Thin Story

Vampire Crawlers Debuts to 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam Reviews

People of Note Launches on PC, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox With Warm Reviews

Raccoin Sells 100,000 Copies on Steam in First 24 Hours

Dreamlight Valley’s Puppy Love Update Adds Lady and Tramp, Weekly Pluto Quest, and a Secret Bone Hunt

Guerrilla's Co-Op Horizon Spin-Off Faces Pushback as Reports Signal Long Wait for Horizon 3

Replaced Sets March 12 Launch as PC Demo Drops Feb. 11 and Previews Diverge

Don’t Stop, Girlypop! Debuts on PC With Dazzling Style and Divisive Substance

Code Vein II Early Access Draws Performance Complaints Ahead of Jan. 30 Launch

FPS Quest Reveals Shooter Where Your Frame Rate Is Your Health