Steam Weekly High Five: Is there such a thing as too many pirate games?

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Yes I mean the sea dominating salty kind! Can there be too many pirate themed games? I don’t think so, in fact we need more! Diving into the week Virtual Reality is really pulling out all the stops that might raise an eyebrow with satire styled dreams, crease another eyebrow with knock outs and frazzle an eyebrow with speed. On PC we get sinister, stealthy and strategic throughout all the ages including sci-fi. What’s on your Wishlist this weekend?

SEA DOGS: CARIBBEAN TALES

Sail the rough seas with your tall ship and loyal crew of vicious cutthroats and fierce corsairs. Build up your fleet and capture and rule colonies to become the mightiest pirate of them all! Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales is a naval game devoted to pirate adventures on the Caribbean seas of the 17th century. Developed by Akella. 

Available On: Win $11.99

THE LONG REACH

At its heart The Long Reach is an adventure game. Closer inspection also reveals it’s a thrilling horror story, flavored with sci-fi ideology, psychological context and a skeptical view on the human psyche. Developed by Painted Black Games. Published by Merge Games.

Available On: Win $13.49

GHOST OF A TALE

An action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers. Developed by SiethCG

Available On: Win $17.99

Q.U.B.E. 2

The sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must manipulate the structure of this mysterious world and find a way back home. Developed by Toxic Games. Published by Trapped Nerve Games.

Available On: Win $13.99

THE COUNCIL

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother. Developed by Big Bad Wolf. Published by Focus Home Interactive.

Available On: Win $29.99

VIRTUAL REALITY AT A GLANCE

GROUND RUNNER TRIALS

Master: Speed, grace, combat and train to use your hover-bike to go up against the odds. Use hand controllers to interact with your hover-bike and use weapons to become the most skilled Ground Runner in the system! Feel in control, get yourself into the pilot seat! Developed by Astrofish Games.

Available On: Win/Vive/Oculus  $14.99

VIRTUAL BOXING LEAGUE

A realistic physics and skill-based VR boxing simulation! Learn how to box, build self-confidence, have fun and get a great workout while developing your own personal fighting style! Developed by Spellbook.

Available On: Win/Vive/Oculus  $16.99

THE AMERICAN DREAM

Look down the barrel of a future where all your everyday needs are solved with guns. Samurai Punk presents The American Dream, a satirical virtual reality trip through a 1950’s world’s fair where you learn to live your life with guns.

Available On: Win/Vive/Oculus  $19.99

 

1 Comment

  1. I am curious about The Council. Wondering if anyone here has played it and what they think of it?

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