New Game Combines Strategy Elements from XCOM with Hunt Showdown’s Extraction Shooter Mechanics

Alright, so here’s the thing. Ice Code Games—those folks behind Hard West 2 and that one from last year, Rogue Waters—have carved out this quirky little niche. They mix up tactical combat with these supernatural, history-tinged worlds. I mean, picture it: the 19th-century American West, but with demons. Yeah, that’s Hard West for you. Rogue Waters? It’s like pirates doing their thing amidst monsters on the high seas. Anyway, so now they’ve got something new cooking. Ever heard of Nightmare Frontier? Maybe think Hunt Showdown meets XCOM 2—you get the vibe.

Diving into Nightmare Frontier feels like déjà vu if you’ve played Hard West games. Both share that wild West vibe with an added sprinkle of bloodthirsty monsters. But—plot twist—Nightmare Frontier adds this crazy risk-reward spin. So, it’s not just cut-paste-repeat. You control these ragtag scavengers, always on the lookout for loot in a town besieged by these nasties called Dreadweavers. Sounds like fun, right?

Now, pause for a moment. Imagine being in a game where, just like those extraction shooters like Hunt Showdown, you’re constantly weighing the odds. Do you stay and fight for more rewards, or do you hightail it before losing everything? Collect stuff, upgrade gear, and unlock some nifty skills—all while battling off these terrifying adversaries. It’s a gamble every step of the way.

Oh, and guess what? Come this summer, Nightmare Frontier is strutting into Early Access on Steam. It’s basically yelling at you to wishlist it—or, you know, hit up its Steam page for all the juicy details.

Meanwhile, if you’re twiddling your thumbs waiting for Nightmare Frontier, dive into our top horror or action-adventure picks on PC. Loads of good stuff already out there.

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