This Week in Gaming (Week 45)

Welcome to the first full week of the month of November, which means colder and darker weather for the northern hemisphere, also known as a perfect time to play some games. This week things are a tad slower and this week’s major release is a VR version of a famous franchise that takes place inside a metro system. This is followed by some touch typing, slugs made out of metal, roller coasters, loads of ants and finally some post-apocalyptic strategy. As always, this is just a small selection of what launches this coming week.

Metro Awakening / This week’s major release / VR game / Thursday 7 November

Metro Awakening is a story-driven first person adventure built for VR that blends atmospheric exploration, stealth and combat in the most immersive Metro experience yet. Don your gas mask, brave the crippling radiation and venture into the depths of the Metro where threats haunt your every step. Steam link

Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing / Monday 4 November
Touch Type Tale is the strategy game you control by typing! Join a brave new era of strategy—tactical typing. Use a satisfying mesh of mechanics across a range of surprising challenges, with storybook campaigning and online play. You are Paul. (Hi there.) And the keyboard to the kingdom is yours. Steam linkMetal Slug Tactics / Tuesday 5 November
Metal Slug makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run’n’gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army. Steam linkPlanet Coaster 2 / Wednesday 6 November
Create a splash with Planet Coaster 2 – sequel to the world’s best coaster park simulator! Pre-purchase Planet Coaster 2 now to receive the Bonus Ride collection, containing three thrilling rides designed to give your guests an extra boost of fun. Steam linkEmpire of the Ants / Thursday 7 November
Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles. Steam linkZephon / Friday 8 November
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, Zephon is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive? Steam link