New Strategy Game and Extraction Shooter Hybrid Inspired by XCOM and Hunt Showdown

Alright, so imagine this: Ice Code Games. You know, those folks behind Hard West 2 and Rogue Waters? They’re at it again, diving headfirst into that weird niche they’ve carved out—like a kid digging for treasure in the backyard but with more spooky and less mud. They’re the maestros of smooshing tactical fights with history served with a side of supernatural sprinkles. You’ve got the 19th-century Wild West teeming with ghouls in Hard West. Then there’s Rogue Waters—think pirates but with sea monsters having a temper tantrum. It’s a bit absurd but kinda works, right? Anyway, they’re back with Nightmare Frontier—sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? Like Hunt Showdown had a row with XCOM 2 and mumbled, “Let’s just do our thing in the Wild West. Again.”

Nightmare Frontier… sounds familiar? It’s like the spiritual lovechild of Hard West. But don’t just toss it into the same old dusty saloon! This one’s got some new tricks up its sleeve. Imagine—you’re wrangling a ragtag bunch of scavengers. And yeah, there’s the usual “try not to die while gathering shinies!” kind of vibe. But this time? It’s all about playing chicken with fate. How much loot can you snatch before these creepy Dreadweaver things decide it’s time for you to become dinner? One moment you’re knee-deep in monster mode, next, you’re crafting gear like your life depends on it—because it does, quite literally.

And—wait, you see that? A YouTube video thumbnail! Pahaha, yeah, even gory games need a promo pic. Anyway!

Here’s the kicker: it’s set to drop in Early Access on Steam—sometime this summer. Summer, folks! Fancy that. Add it to your wishlist or maybe swing by their Steam corner if you’re curious. I mean, who wouldn’t be? Meanwhile, as the ticking game clock makes fools of us all, take a gander at some horror or action-adventure games that are already floating around PC-land. Keeps you busy, you know?

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