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"I lost the concept of home, until my grandmother took me into these forests" - Trollheim: Gnomes is a survival game from ex-DICE and Paradox devs that channels childhood fairytales
Trollheim: Gnomes is a new survival-crafting game from Off-leash Interactive, featuring a procedurally generated forest based on Nordic folklore. Players embody small gnomes exploring the environment, interacting with supernatural creatures called Väsen, and building camouflaged dwellings. The game boasts eight-player multiplayer and draws inspiration from the childhood memories of its creators, including film-maker Björne Larson.
The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster announced for western release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
NIS America announced that The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster will be released in the west on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game features a hand-drawn fairytale art style where a magical disease turns people into books and books into monsters. Players will solve puzzles and fight bosses to save a sister afflicted by this illness.
All The Goth Girlies Who Loved American McGee’s Alice Need To See This Game
Cutout, a 2D side-scrolling action game developed by 906 Games, has been revealed, drawing comparisons to American McGee's Alice. Players control Lena, a paper doll who can steal enemy limbs for powers, in a grimdark fairytale world. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and is listed as 'coming soon'.
I love the pulpy floral palace of Journey of the Garden Rose, a 3D action fairytale with giant insect swordfights
Journey of the Garden Rose, a 3D action-adventure game from Renegade Sector Games, is now available. The game features a pulpy, fairytale aesthetic with combat against giant insects and a story involving rescuing a mother from a prince. It incorporates elements reminiscent of Soulslike games and includes mature themes.
Review – Escape from Ever After (PC)
Escape from Ever After is a turn-based adventure RPG for PC that blends fairytale whimsy with corporate espionage and an anti-capitalist theme, drawing inspiration from Paper Mario. Developed by Sleepy Castle Studio and Wing-It! Creative and published by HypeTrain Digital, the game features strategic turn-based combat, unique character puzzles, and a narrative divided into chapters. The visual style is reminiscent of Paper Mario, but the story offers a fresh take on modern societal issues within a fairytale setting.
