Strange Seed delivers one of the most inventive genre fusions we have seen this year, successfully merging the meticulous care of ecological simulation with the brutal necessity of dungeon crawling combat. Chronicle Games Ltd and Slug Disco realize the core fantasy of an emergent god, nurturing a unique symbiotic creature from a tiny spore into a colossal, customized behemoth. This Action RPG thrives on the necessity of growth, forcing players to venture into dangerous zones not for loot, but for the specific organic material needed to evolve their companion.

The Ember Guardian is an adventure strategy game from Ratbit Games that casts you as a lone Guardian, protecting the last embers of a dying world from the relentless darkness. Your survival depends on maintaining your fire and managing your settlement during the day: crafting ammunition, assigning workers to hunt or gather resources, and bolstering your defenses with structures and traps. As night falls, waves of creatures attack your fire from all sides, forcing you to hold them back with an arsenal of modifiable weapons, unlockable skills, and devastating abilities, along with your faithful canine companion.

Horticular is a captivating indie game that combines simulation and strategy elements, offering players an immersive and rewarding experience in the world of gardening and horticulture. Developed by inDirection Games and published by Slug Disco, this title allows players to create and manage their own virtual garden, unleashing their creativity and strategic thinking. In Horticular, players assume the role of a skilled horticulturist with the task of transforming a barren piece of land into a thriving and beautiful garden. The game offers a wide range of plant species, each with unique characteristics and requirements.

Empires of the Undergrowth is a simulation and real-time strategy game with unique mechanics. In the game you will have to manage a colony of ants. Starting to play as one ant, you will hunt, manage builders, and create a unique hive. The design of your hive will determine whether your colony can survive in this harsh world. Why harsh? Throughout the game you will face various obstacles. First of all, these are your enemies! The game has spiders, wasps and beetles that want to feast on your fellow creatures and unborn larvae. You also need to take care that your hive is not too damaged later. First of all, the entire colony needs to take care of its queen, who is very fragile and needs constant care.