Wallet threat level: May 4, 2026

, | Games

The two games I’ve got my eye on this week both play on nostalgia. Mixtape is set in 1989 and plays heavily on 80s nostalgia. MotorSlice, meanwhile, looks like 2008’s Mirror’s Edge and gives me nostalgia for a first person parkour genre that never really took off.

Monday (5/4/26):​

  • Prime Monster (PC) – “A card-based political roguelike about surviving in a parliament of literal monsters. Fight for votes, break rules, weather scandals and force through absurd laws to keep the top job in this democratic dystopia of truly monstrous proportions.”

Tuesday (5/5/26):​

  • In The Black (PC Early Access) – “Nuclear-powered space combat in the 23rd century! In The Black is an intense, realistic space combat simulator with a serious respect for science. It is laser focused on the pilot experience and features single- and online multiplayer game modes, plus robust ship customization options.”
  • MotorSlice (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – “Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.”
  • Wax Heads (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch) – “Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues – whatever gets everyone’s groove back!”

Wednesday (5/6/26):​

  • Amberspire (PC) – “A science fantasy dice city builder. Construct buildings, manage resources, and build in harmony with an alien ecology. Beneath the glow of a gas giant, Amberspire will grow and prosper into a flourishing city atop the ruins of an abandoned moon.”
  • Turnbound (PC) – “Turnbound is an auto battler, where you manage a hero’s inventory to escape a haunted boardgame. Each run is different from the last, with unique upgrades, combos and synergies. Async PvP lets you battle the ghosts of other players at your own pace in this unique new inventory battler.”

Thursday (5/7/26):​

  • Wardrum (PC) – “Lead a tribal warband and time your attacks to the beat of the Wardrum in this tactical turn-based roguelite! Forge a path across a harsh fantasy world full of rhythm magic, face death and strengthen your warriors until you have the power to destroy the dark sorcery infecting the lands.”
  • Mixtape (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC) – “On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation.”

Friday (5/8/26):​

  • Hellbreak (PC) – “Hellbreak is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.”
  • Everything is Crab (PC) – “The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation… or get Darwin’d trying!”

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