Sometimes mods are more than just extensions. This is precisely what the two creations based on the Half-Life universe demonstrate, now available for free on Steam.
“Half-Life Arena reinvents the deathmatch of the original game by offering ultra-intense combat on a much smaller scale.” A nervous and condensed version of the cult FPS, ideal for reliving the sensations of tournaments of yesteryear.
But it is above all Half-Life Legacy which is likely to appeal to nostalgic fans. “Half-Life Legacy […] takes over the entire campaign, adding compatibility with other controllers, bug fixes, bunny hopping, improved graphics and, above all, Steam achievements.” However, you must own the original game to launch them, an understandable requirement given their quality.
A cooperative horror game like Dead by Daylight
On a completely different note, Dollemma offers an asymmetrical multiplayer experience where four players try to escape a sinister dollhouse. One of the participants plays a disturbing hunter, in a style reminiscent of the oppressive atmosphere of Dead by Daylight.
With its disturbing atmosphere, its tense cooperative gameplay and its strange universe, Dollemma is part of the community horror games that are a hit on Twitch.
A mysterious visual novel in the heart of a snowy forest
Change of atmosphere with This Winter of Ours, a poetic visual novel centered on two young girls exploring a snowy forest. The story, both intimate and contemplative, alternates between touching dialogues and narrative choices, in a style close to games like To the Moon or Coffee Talk. This calmer but equally immersive proposition skilfully completes the selection of the moment.
Original creations and fun curiosities to try
PROJECT LEVELS offers an open platform where players can create their own mini-games, with easy-to-use tools. The idea? Offer an accessible sandbox to express your creativity, like a minimalist Mario Maker.
Finally, “100 Radioactive Cats features stunning hand-drawn illustrations.” This observation game uses the principle of “Where’s Charlie?” but with irradiated felines to spot in absurd paintings. Quirky, relaxing and completely free, it has already won over a great community on Steam.