Wallet Threat Level: the zen of charm

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I’ve personally never checked out the Europa Universalis series because I’ve always been afraid to, thinking it would be too tough and hard-to-learn. Maybe with the fifth game in the series that has changed? A lot of people at Quarter to Three are pretty excited over that one. Since traditional point-and-click adventure games died a long time ago, I suspect that Syberia — Remastered will be threatening few wallets this week. I personally loved the original. Tom has already quit, but he’s confessed that he’s not much of an adventure gamer.

A few years ago, I started wondering about this burgeoning “factory” genre. On the forum, I asked which game would be ideal to start getting into these games. Factorio? Satisfactory? Dyson Sphere? Shapez 2? The answer from most seemed to be to wait for 1.0 release of Satisfactory. And then when it was released, I started waiting for the console release. And this week I’ll have no more excuse to wait any longer, since the console release of Satisfactory is finally here.

So what is it that what I’m most excited about among this week’s releases? Maybe it has to do with how much I’ve been enjoying Farthest Frontier, a recent village building game, but the games that seem the most exciting to me are of the calmer zen variety, focusing on charm over challenge. There’s a charming adventure game called A Pizza Delivery out this week. A coop sequel in Biped 2 about two robot having an adventure where each player controls both of the charming biped robots’ limbs individually. A charming puzzle game called Puzzle Depot about pushing boxes. A charming platformer where you play as an egg in Egging On. And a lovely looking charming simulation about creating tiny, Japanese inspired garden dioramas in Dream Garden. What is threatening your wallets this week?

Monday (11/3/25):

  • Dream Garden (PC) – “An easygoing simulation game about creating tiny, Japanese inspired garden dioramas. Use a wide selection of plants, decorations and tools to build and nurture the zen garden retreat of your dreams.”
  • Tales of Old: Dominus (PC) – “The Battle of the Brides is lost, but your tale of rebellion and vengeance begins. From the ashes, forge your dominion. Claim settlements, command men, and rise in a kingdom torn by corruption and civil war.”

Tuesday (11/4/25):

  • Europa Universalis V (PC) – “Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive’s flagship historical grand strategy game.”
  • Football Manager 26 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “New foundations set the stage for you to define your football destiny. Built on the Unity engine, FM26 is the legacy, redefined and where storytelling evolves, placing you at the heart of the beautiful game.”
  • Let’s Sing 2026 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) – “The global karaoke party returns with Let’s Sing 2026, your ultimate ticket to fun-filled nights and unforgettable performances.”
  • Satisfactory (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat.”
  • 1000xRESIST (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “The three time IGF award nominated 1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. 1000 years in the future, humanity is all but extinguished and a disease spread by an alien occupation keeps the survivors underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in service of the ALLMOTHER, until the day you learn a shocking secret that changes everything.”

Wednesday (11/5/25):

  • Biped 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) – ““Biped 2 is the sequel to the exciting game about two charming bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, who have each other’s backs and embark on incredible adventures side by side.”
  • Dead Static Drive (PC, Xbox Series X/S) – “Dead Static Drive is Grand Theft Cthulhu—a survival-horror road trip through a nightmare version of 1980s Americana.”
  • Dinkum (Switch, PC) – “Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.”
  • Maplestory: Idle RPG (iOS, Android) – “MapleStory is finally here as an idle RPG! Your character never stops getting stronger, no matter where you are—school, work, or bed!”
  • Plagun (PC) – “A plague-mutated doctor fights through wave after wave of infected husks in this fast-paced roguelike pixel shooter.”
  • The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike (Switch, PC) – “The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike combines manga, tactical puzzles, and roguelike gameplay into one thrilling experience. Enjoy stylish pixel-art action while testing your flexible thinking and precise strategy!”

Thursday (11/6/25):

  • Egging On (PC, Xbox Series X/S) – “You’re an egg – and you’ll feel every wobble, roll, and crack. Master the art of egg physics as you navigate challenging climbing environments with a twist.”
  • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2) – “Fight alongside new and familiar heroes to defend Hyrule from the Demon King. Princess Zelda is not alone in this war! Join Mineru, the Sages, and even some brand-new heroes in battles against Ganondorf’s forces. Combine powerful Zonai Devices with your heroes’ signature abilities to take down powerful bosses and their legions of minions.”
  • Puzzle Depot (PC) – “A box-pushing, bug-squishing, post-apocalyptic adventure awaits you in Puzzle Depot! Challenge hundreds of meticulously designed rooms that expand on classic sokoban gameplay with new and creative mechanics.”
  • Kentum (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “Stranded in the year 10,000, Kent—an average Joe turned clone—must survive, explore, and rebuild civilization with the help of a quirky robot companion. Craft, farm, and automate in this 2D craftervania adventure as you uncover Earth’s secrets and kickstart humanity, one machine at a time.”
  • Syberia Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “Rediscover its iconic locations and unforgettable characters through a stunning visual overhaul, redesigned gameplay, and the same captivating storytelling that made it a classic.”
  • There Are No Orcs (PC) – “An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!”
  • Unbeatable (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “Unbeatable is an anime-juiced rhythm adventure where you (figuratively) destroy on stage while you (literally) destroy on stage.”
  • Whiskerwood (PC Early Access) – “Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.”

Friday (11/7/25):

  • A Pizza Delivery (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own.”
  • Voidtrain (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “Become a crew member of an Interdimensional Express Train! Discover a new world full of mysterious creatures, enemies and places.”
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