Previews
Find here all the Previews we do on KeenGamer. Find specifics about games that are still on an early stage or Early Access, chosen by a fan of the specific genre and platform.
DREDGE Preview: The Old Ones Call (PC)
Amongst Lovecraft-esque games fans, DREDGE has already made quite an impression. The footage in the trailers immediately catches the eye and the game does not disappoint. If you are on the fence about this one, you should let yourself be carried to t...
Sons of The Forest Preview: Surviving with Tons of Firepower
Sons of the Forest is the long-awaited sequel of The Forest, and there are many things to unpack here. While there are some downsides, such as the lack of things on the map or the sound tearing issues that may occur when traversing the forest, Endnig...
Covert Critter Preview: A Stealth Hit?
Covert Critter is a retro-inspired 3D Stealth game in the tradition of the PS1 Metal Gear. Sneak your way through eight levels in the demo developed by Raptorsoft in a title coming soon to PC. But is it any good? Read the preview to find out! Develop...
Alchemist: The Potion Monger Preview – Potions for Fun and Profit
If you've ever had the urge to scour the land for ingredients, grind and brew them into fine potions, and explore a fantasy landscape, well, you're in good company. The latest chance to live that fantasy arrives later this year in the form of Alchemi...
Radio the Universe Preview: Mechs and the City
Slick, sci-fi action-RPG Radio the Universe looks about ready to burst onto the indie scene, all cybernetic enhancements and techno gothic dystopia. With a playable demo now available, have a read of this preview to find out whether there's real soul...
Die by the Blade Preview: Cyberpunk Samurai Chess (PC)
Die by the Blade is a unique 3D fighting game whose main mechanic is that the combatants can die in just one hit. Setting itself in a mix of urban cyberpunk and feudal Japan, the game ditches the combo-chaining of other fighting games and demands a m...
Gundam Battle Operation 2 First Impressions – An Old Game With Newtype Style
This is a first impression of the Gundam Battle Operation 2 (GBO2) Steam version Network Test. Despite minor issues, the game remains as an engaging, tactical third-person shooter. Whilst the game is old, there is still a lot on offer for both new an...
Welcome to Goodland Preview – The Start of a Slippery Slope
Welcome to Goodland gives you a brief taste of a man slipping into the crime world. Potentially catastrophic story decisions and tough business decisions rear their head as the pressure mounts. It’s a short but challenging experience that makes you w...
Adapt Preview: Life Evolved!
In the tradition of Spore and coming soon to PC, Adapt is a sandbox creature creator. Make your own monstrous animal from a selection of parts and lead them through a collection of digital environments in search of food and companionship. But is it a...
Predecessor Preview: Risen From the Ashes
While Paragon: The Overprime is enjoying its full public release, another faithful Paragon successor is spinning up. Predecessor is a different take on reviving Paragon that stays a little more faithful to the MOBA aspects of it's.... Predecessor. Of...
Deadlink Preview – Cyberpunk FPS Excellence
Deadlink provides near-perfect FPS roguelite gameplay but with somewhat disappointing story progression. This inaugural title by Gruby Entertainment shows their Unreal chops when it comes to core game design. Taking the best kind of inspiration from ...
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator Preview – Cooking to the Top (PC)
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator puts you in charge of cooking Michelin-level food. Combining restaurant management with cooking results in a steep learning curve, as well as an immersive experience. If you can balance both sides of the business, yo...
Ripout Preview: Co-op Horror Mayhem (PC)
Ripout is a co-op horror-action shooter with a side of strategy and very light roguelite elements where you and your friends explore derelict spaceships to fulfill different missions. This is a game with no real end or purpose, but a solid co-op expe...
Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan Preview – Calculated Journeying
Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan throws you into the deep end, but you will quickly grasp exploration and combat. It’s a trial by fire that throws punishing and difficult situations at you, but the trappings of a good strategy exploration game are...
Help Me! Preview: Kickstarted Horror
The Help Me preview is a first-person story driven horror game developed by BlackRat and published by Madmind Studio. Delve into the mystery surrounding Maxim and his family. Whilst the game showcase great graphics and the start of its story, it’s si...
Chess Survivors Preview: A Great Gambit
Coming soon to PC Chess Survivors is an indie rogue like chess based action game where you must survive wave after wave of killer chess pieces. Level up, gain new powers, and unlock new characters with their own play styles. But is it any good? Find ...
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Preview — Remaining Cautiously Optimistic
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide shows a simple but engaging gameplay loop and power fantasy through its satisfying horde-breaking mechanics, and can serve as a palatable diving board into the Warhammer 40,000 lore. However, this pre-release beta build sho...
Land of the Vikings Preview: A Fresh New City-Builder
Land of the Vikings is an extremely relaxing and well-thought city builder. Even if still in Early Access, it shows great potential and is already quite fun to play. The game is immediate and easy to learn, making it perfect for casual gamers, city-b...
Blood West Preview – Lonely Stealth Horror
Blood West is an interesting combination of the horror genre and the Wild West setting. The atmosphere is dark and the enemies are punishing, requiring you to use stealth. The gameplay foundations are solid, but clashes with the theme of the Wild Wes...
First Impressions: No Man’s Sky Waypoint Update Stays The Course
No Man's Sky has just dropped its 21st major update, 4.0 Waypoint. Is this game still worth playing in 2022? Hello Games have taken some bold strokes with their monolithic space sim - read on to find out if you're missing out! The last big update to...
Sonic Frontiers First Impressions: It’s Actually Good!
Sonic Frontiers has been met with some questionable responses to say the least. Many are excited for Sonic’s Breath of the Wild moment, while others have perceived it as a steaming pile of trash. I got my greedy paws on a hands-on preview at PAX Aus....
Floodland Preview – Rebuilding Civilization Slowly (PC)
Floodland does an excellent job in creating the foundations of a survival game that makes you think. You must manage the behaviour of several survivors while ensuring that everyone gets enough resources to survive. The mechanics can take some time to...
Romancelvania Preview: The Thirst Begins (PC)
As part of Steam's Next Fest, Romancelvania swoops in to begin the seasonal spooks. Part Metroidvania, part dating sim, this successful Kickstarter game sets its ambitions to combine both harmoniously. As the thirst begins, will Drac bring the goods,...
Point Rescue Arcade Preview: Guns Of Fun!
Point Rescue Arcade is an upcoming retro-inspired indie arcade lightgun game inspired by classic titles like Virtua Cop. In this thrilling title you blast away scores of villains to rescue hostages and save the day! But is it any good? Find out in th...
Incision Preview: Speed, Blood and Gore – What More Do You Need?
Spin your revolver, pump up your shotgun and load in your missiles. Incision brings the fact-paced gory action expected from an old-school FPS. Though it doesn't aspire to reinvent the genre, it does deliver what is necessary for a cathartic shooter ...
Dune: Spice Wars Preview – What Was Once Old Is New Again
Control the Spice, control Arrakis in Dune Spice Wars! The first new 4X/Strategy game based on the Dune universe in over 20 years is now out in Early Access, but is it any good? Come check out this preview of Spice Wars to find out! Hot on the heels ...
Shady Knight Preview: No Shade on this Knight! (PC)
Shady Knight is an upcoming indie first-person hack-n-slash platformer coming soon to PC. In this future title you must fight your way through scores of enemies using some truly awesome moves to win. But is the title as a whole good? Find out in this...
Wanted: Dead PAX West 2022 Hands-On Preview: Hard to the Core
The upcoming slasher/shooter hybrid Wanted: Dead is exactly what one would expect from the team that brought us Ninja Gaiden and similar action-shooter mashes. Even if you are an experienced Master Ninja, Wanted: Dead is a whole new ballpark. Prepare...
Stolen Realm Preview: Hexagonal Havoc
I'm the kind of person who gets lost quickly. Lots of characters, lots of attacks, lots of stats, you name it. When I wreak havoc, I crave clarity on what my fighters are really worth. In Stolen Realm, you can venture on a tactical adventure that’s e...
