This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week’s PC gaming roundup features an eclectic mix of new releases across multiple genres. “The Life And Suffering Of Sir Brante” takes center stage as a gamebook-style RPG that emphasizes meaningful player choice and interpersonal drama, specifically appealing to players interested in political intrigue among nobles where betrayal and scheming are viable gameplay strategies.
The selection also includes a Mass Effect-inspired real-time strategy game, bringing space opera themes to the tactical strategy space. Additionally featured is a civilization-building game with an educational component, designed to teach players kanji characters while they construct and manage their digital civilization—merging entertainment with language learning.
Notably, this week saw an unusual proliferation of cat-themed games across PC platforms. Rather than overwhelm readers with feline-focused titles, the roundup curator selected just one cat game to maintain variety and diversity across the recommended releases. The week demonstrates the breadth of PC gaming offerings, spanning from choice-driven narratives to real-time strategy, from traditional 4X-style builders to innovative educational games that gamify learning.