The best survival games are all about lacking power. They depict a struggle against a world that's not only uncaring but actively trying to kill you. Where's the fun in that? It's usually found in the ...

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is pick a goal and move towards it. You might have no idea how to get where you wanna go; you might have no idea where you are when it comes to accomplishing it; ...

Indie game developer and publisher Nine Dots Studio confirmed a new playtest will be happening for Outward 2 this coming March. The team already held one in December, focused on testing key systems ...

Actions and status effects can negatively impact maximum stat values Burnt stats can be recovered by resting or drinking teas and potions Sleeping restores health and stamina but reduces max mana ...

Combat focuses on timing, dodging and counterattacking Avoid fighting large enemies without good equipment Consume food, apply buffs and use abilities before starting a fight Every hostile encounter ...

Patrick Armstrong is an artist based in the United States, currently working as a list article writer for Game Rant. When not writing or making art, Patrick can be found playing video games, ...

Scott Baird is a contributor with over a decade's experience writing about video games, along with board games and tabletop RPGs. Scott has previously worked for Dexerto, Cracked, Dorkly, and Gamepur.

My experience with Outward essentially unfolded in two distinct acts. In the first, I spent the majority of my time in this open-world fantasy RPG getting killed by nearly every enemy I encountered, ...

Camisha Pisenti is a freelance writer, streamer, and gamer based in Dallas, Texas. During her time as a streamer, she has had the opportunity to develop content about a variety of games. A graduate of ...