top of page
  • Andy Z

The Games Your Inner Geek Needs to Play

Gaming is regarded as a fairly cool pastime these days. In previous times, though, it was strongly associated with all thingsgeek, with people locking themselves away in their bedrooms for hours on end and failing to make contact with the outside world as they aimed to tackle a Marvel-themed masterpiece. Thankfully, that stigma has now faded and resulted in an entertainment option that is being explored by all. There are some games that will certainly appeal to geeks, though.

(Image via https://twitter.com/MiniMetroGame)

Whether it’s on an impressively powerful PlayStation 5 console or through a portable iPad, there are some highly sophisticated titles to navigate your way through that will not only provide you with plenty of entertainment but also enable you to unearth your inner geek as you crack puzzles, hunt for codes, smash through various levels, and a variety of other memorable challenges. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some top video games that every geek needs to play today. For variety, we have chosen games from different genres, platforms, and eras:

 

Horizon Forbidden West is a fantastic sequel

 

An action role-playing game developed by Guerrilla Games that PlayStation gamers can’t seem to get enough of right now, Horizon Forbidden West is well worth playing. The sequel to 2017 favorite, a world of exploration and discovery awaits as you take down unscrupulous and evil humans while also making use of powerful machines as you traverse unknown territories in a post-apocalyptic world. Overall, Horizon Forbidden West is almost impossible to fault.

 

Mini Metro is a Top Puzzle Game On Mobile

 

If you prefer to satisfy your gaming cravings through a mobile phone device, then Mini Metro is a puzzle product that deserves some serious attention. With a strong focus on logistics, many geeks will struggle to put this particular offering down, especially as it revolves around trains. Players have to make sure the service is operating smoothly in a title that focuses on ordering and sequencing a city metro. It certainly requires some strong brain power, that’s for sure.

 

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yD0bsGheH2U?si=q690li0AnLvc9jZt" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

Stop Power Generators From Disappearing in Powernode

 

A release that has been shining on smartphone devices in recent times, Powernode is a puzzle product that has players connecting power generators to stop them from disappearing. There are cables to arrange, spawning nodes, and plenty of strategy-based gameplay to get your head around in this one. It certainly provides a real challenge as you aim to create the perfect plan.

 

Hit the Gold Hits the Spot

 

This slot game from 3 Oaks, Hit the Gold, is stuffed with special features and exciting gameplay. Featuring Jackpots, Free Spins, a Hold & Spin Bonus and more, it’s a new spin on mining-themed slot games that is formidably entertaining.

 

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is a PC Favorite

(Image via https://twitter.com/RinoTheBouncer)

 Also accessible on other gaming platforms, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI has long been associated with PC gaming audiences. This turn-based strategy 4X video game developed by Firaxis Games involves players being responsible for their very own empire, with a huge map on offer as you aim to expand your empire and come up against some of history’s greatest leaders. From the gameplay to the graphics, everything is masterfully crafted in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.

 

Return of The Obra Dinn is Like Nothing Else On the Market

 

A critically acclaimed puzzle game set in the 19th century, RotODoffers something truly different, following the story of a missing ship and its sudden reappearance. Blending history and murder mystery-style challenges, it looks like few other games around.

 

Other video games every geek needs to play today include Divide by Sheep (mobile), Jusant (Xbox), Two Dots (mobile), Minecraft (PC), Elden Ring (PS5), GhostWire: Tokyo (PS5), Bridge Constructor Portal (mobile), God of War Ragnarok (PS5), and Art Of Balance (Nintendo Switch).

Comentarios


SHARE
YOUR THOUGHTS WITH US

Feel free to share your questions, suggestions, or ideas through the form.

bottom of page