Game Collections

There are limitless possibilities as to how history could have unfolded. The medium of video games allows us to explore worlds where things may have gone differently, whether the result of a war or a scientific breakthrough. These alternate history games are ones worth checking out if you'd like to play through a "what if?" story.

Dark Souls is good, but so are these.

Want to play a soulslike game, but don't want to revisit Dark Souls or Elden Ring? Then these titles may scratch that itch, while giving you new worlds to explore and tough bosses to take on.

A list of games with mental health themes

Your Mental Health Matters, which is why we've put together this list with our friends over at Safe in Our World. Safe In Our World is a default destination for gamers and developers grappling with mental health issues to ask for help, access information, and read about real people in the gaming space who have had their own struggles — and how they have dealt with them. You’re never alone, and it’s okay to not be okay all the time!

Games where fishing is the main mechanic / goal

If you're itchin' for some fishin' we've put together a list of games where fishing is the main mechanic, not just an extra skill or add-on task.

A list of games where you can collect different types of creatures

If you've got an itch to explore worlds where you can catch, collect, and sometimes battle different creatures - we've put together a list of creature collecting games that may just fit that bill.

Every game that was shown or announced at the Xbox Game Showcase in June 2025!

Xbox held its annual Xbox Games Showcase in June alongside SGF, and we got a good look at what lies in store for Xbox Fans in 2025 and beyond. Check out the list of announced and shown off games you can add to your wishlist below!

Grab your pickaxe

With the surge in Cozy and Survival Games in recent years, there's plenty of games out there that have mining mechanics. But if you're looking for games that are FOCUSED on Mining...these games are worth taking a look at.

You're Going to Fail a Few Times

Building a city or civilization isn't easy - it takes proper planning, thinking ahead, and calmness during crisis. If you'd like a harder experience as you build up a city, these challenging City Building games may be for you.

The XCOM series is well known for its turn-based squad tactics, leading to a number of XCOM-likes, and spin-off titles that replicate much of the gameplay. If you've crossed XCOM off your list of games to beat, try these Squad-Based Tactics Games next!

Looking for a solid FPS that just goes chapter by chapter, in a linear fashion? Check out these Linear Shooter games, where you can just mow through the enemies as you make your way through the game.

(Baldur's Gate 3 is still VERY good)

Baldur's Gate 3 took the gaming industry by storm in 2023, reaching over 800,000 players concurrently at peak. That popularity has lead players to look for more CRPGs to play, and we've put together a list of CRPG Games that will scratch a similar itch to the gameplay, systems, and story-building of the game. Here's a list of CRPGs worth playing!

Want to build up a city, or civilization, without the pressure of war or natural disasters? While there's a number of great city builders that have you also fighting wars, disasters, and famine - there's also a great number of chill city building games that just have you leisurely building. Check out these no-stress and relaxing city builders!

Looking to tackle of horde of enemies, whether they're zombies, aliens, or just bad guys? This list of horde-based shooters, are either 100% horde mode or include a horde mode in the gameplay. Play solo, or with friends as you take on horde after horde.

Wave After Wave After Wave

With over 10M copies sold, Vampire Survivors kicked off a rush of new clones and survivor-like games aimed at similar gameplay with their own twists and additional mechanics. If you're looking for that next survivor game, here's a list of more games that will scratch that itch!

Build up your farm and relationships

Since the release of Stardew Valley, we've seen an explosion of Cozy games where you're (re)building a farm or village, developing relationships with villagers, and overall just simulating life with no pressure or time constraints. While most have zero combat, some have limited combat tied to resource collection. Here's a list of more Cozy Life Sims that you'll want to check out.

The Planet's Dyin', Cloud!

While video games are commonly full of destruction, in recent years we've seen wonderful titles where the sole purpose of the game is to restore the world by cleaning. Whether you're cleaning up oil, saving creatures, or restoring entire ecosystems, these games will scratch that itch if you want to save the planet.

Make the numbers go up

Incremental Games and Idle Clickers are games that focus on making the numbers go up, and offering rapidly escalating progress with each "reset" of the run. This list encompasses many of the titles in recent years, that allow players to let them idle in the background, checking in every once and a while to expand their resources, or reset the run.

Great for Sim Racing

If you're looking for a realistic, or competitive, racing game - there's a number of them out there that will scratch that itch. Whether you're playing on console/controller, or you've built a racing simulator to get hyper realism, these realistic racing games are worth checking out.

Taverns are an essential piece of RPGs, allowing players to get information about their quest, find companions, or rest up. If you're looking to take a break from Adventuring, why not check out these Tavern Management games?

Step into the world of commerce with our collection of shopkeeping games. If you've ever dreamed of managing inventory, haggling with customers, and designing the perfect storefront, these games will scratch that itch for you.

A Collection of Roguelikes with Unique & Interesting Mechanics

There's no shortage of roguelikes and roguelites these days, but there's a number of great indie roguelikes being created that have mechanics that are unique. Check out our list of these games below.