In the first 2024 edition of our weekly Steam insider tips, you can expect retro dinosaur fun, the eternal hunt for the dollar and a completely free co-op hit that will make you the host of your own tavern.
Without much further ado: let’s get started! If you also want to know what the mainstream on Steam currently has to offer, you will find it here:
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Turok 3 Remastered
Genre: Ego-Shooter | Steam-Release: 30. November 2023 | Preis: 28,99 Euro
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The dino shooter Turok 3 is finally coming to the PC, the remaster is introduced in the trailer
prick For the younger ones it’s a game from a long forgotten time, for the dinosaurs among us it’s a shooter that finally deserves a sequel. The closest is Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, which is also a pretty strong piece of software:
The remaster is a little more than a modernized remake, as Turok 3 had never made its way from the N64 to the PC – until now. If you want to go back to prehistoric times and shoot through all sorts of crazy levels, you can now do that in the remaster. And that is very well received by the few connoisseurs on Steam: 90 percent of just 260 people rate the game positively.
Storage Hustle
Genre: Trading simulation | Steam-Release: 8. November 2023 (Early Access) | Preis: 11,79 Euro
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Storage Hustle is all about the precious goods
Niche job simulations are sprouting like mushrooms in the forest: Have you ever wanted to auction off the contents of abandoned storage units or rental garages in order to speculate on a profitable resale? It could be… and Storage Hustle offers exactly that.
You buy junk, sell it on the Internet, haggle at yard sales (private flea markets) that are common in America. Then you use your profits to buy a fancy new pickup truck so you can drive all that stuff around more easily. The concept is already receiving a lot of love on Steam in Early Access: 82 percent of 320 reviewers are positive.
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Reaver
Genre: Arena-Shooter | Steam-Release: 30. November 2023 (Early Access) | Preis: 12,49 Euro
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Your head will spin in the first-person shooter Reaver
For Dimi, so-called boomer shooters are straight the Subgenre par excellence that you can dive into like Alice down the rabbit hole. An upside-down world awaits, in which graphics development simply stands still in the 1990s, but comfort functions like those in modern games prevail.
Reaver is another representative of this type, which comes in the form of a really fast arena shooter. You shoot your way through the levels and defeat tons of evil minions and powerful bosses. Another very popular retro shooter is called Prodeus and is even getting a big expansion.
Bronzebeard’s Tavern
Genre: Buy-Management | Steam-Release: December 1, 2023 | Preis: For free
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Free co-op hit turns you into bosses in your own tavern
Owning your own business can be a lot of fun and make money, but it can also be quite stressful. If you want to experience this in the guise of a fantasy game, preferably with friends, take a look Bronzebeard’s Tavern an.
The co-op game lets you manage a tavern, serve guests and earn a lot of gravel. There are different roles to fill, which you can juggle alone or split between up to seven other friends. One of the best aspects: It’s completely free. 91 percent of the 850 Steam reviewers are enthusiastically raising their thumbs to the ceiling.
Picayune Dreams
Genre: Roguelike-Action | Steam-Release: December 4, 2023 | Preis: 4,99 Euro
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Picayune Dreams looks like a fever dream, but has fantastic ratings
Roguelike is back in our insider tips, and in the craziest way possible. Picayune Dreams relies on unexpected, surreal images and scenes. Like in a dream. At its core, however, is the game principle of Reverse Bullet Hell or Bullet Heaven, which was primarily influenced by Vampire Survivors:
Warning: Despite the unusual style, Picayune Dreams is an absolute crowd favorite. Of the 580 people who give a rating on Steam, a full 99 percent of them are positive.
Did we meet your taste this week? Which game is worth a closer look for you? Or have you already tried one of the games presented here and can give your point of view? Feel free to write it to us in the comments!
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