November Favorites 2024

 

November Favs 2024

It wouldn't be a blog post if I didn't give my favorite games of the month. As I grow and experiment with different writing styles, the format for this might change, but for now I decided to break the games down into five different categories and give my favorite one I played of each. So enjoy this little mini summary of my five favorite games from November!

Horror Game

I'm a huge horror fan, even if I can be a bit of a baby. And in November I played quite a few horror games, especially because of Steam Next Fest. But there was one game that stood out to me above all the rest.

Creepy Shift is a game I originally played the demo of and fell in love with it. Inspired by a popular Creepy Pasta, this game puts you in a diner where you have the work the dreaded nightshift. And while things start out calm enough, once that jukebox starts going there's truly no rest for the weary.

Why I chose it: This game felt polished, had a clear concept, and has great replayability. Despite the experience not being too long, you can strive to earn more money and get a better grade each time you play it. This makes it enjoyable to go back and try again and again until you get that top score!

Cozy Game

Chances are, if I'm not crying over a horror game, I'm playing some cozy. Bonus points if that coziness includes having my own little farm to take care of and animals to raise. This game came to me in the form of a Lurkit Key Campaign. But even though I got the game for free, there was nothing holding me back from showing my love of it.

Everholm is a game that very much reminds me of Stardew Valley yet also feels very separate from it. While the inspiration is clear, the story itself is so different and the prominent magical touches really stand out to me. Instead of customizing a character, you play as Lilly, a girl searching for her missing sister. And along the way you meet so many interesting characters and embrace the magic of the land of Everholm.

Why I chose it: I initially played this for a Lurkit Key Campaign yet once I was finished filming I still felt the urge to go back. This game drew me in with its beautiful graphics and intriguing storyline. I want to see more of what the story of Everholm has in store for me!

Co-Op Game

Gaming is how I socialize. And I'm sure many people could relate to that. Especially after everything locked down, I started to rely on gaming with friends for almost all my social interaction. So co-op games are something I hold near and dear to my heart. These are the games that bring me joy and bring my friends nothing but strife. In short, they're some of the most important games to me.

While Grounded is by no means a new game, it's completely new to me. I picked this up awhile ago and my friend and I just didn't get around to playing it. This past month though he brought it up and I was like sure, let's go for it. And now I'm subjected to horrors beyond my imagination at least once a week while we chat, catch up, and generally try to survive all the terrifying bugs.

Have I mentioned that most bugs scare me.

Why I chose it: Plain and simple it's fun. This game is enjoyable to play with a friend as you go on misadventures together. I love exploring and reporting back, helping to gather materials, and even tackling the terrifying spiders. It's relaxing and horrifying all in one!

Roguelike Game

This is a new genre to me and one I never thought I would get into. Yet this game won my heart so it gets a special category this month!

Crafty Survivors won my heart from day one. Initially I was only supposed to do a free post for the game so I got to playing it to give it a fair shot. Yet once I started I found I didn't want to stop. So far I've put over 50 hours into this game and haven't even come close to reaching all the content there is so far. Plus, with a YouTube video on the way, there's no sign of me stopping when it comes to my love of Crafty Survivors.

Why I chose it: This game relaxes me. It's something fun to zone out to or a fun challenge to master. There's so much variation between characters and levels that there's something truly for everyone. Plus, there are still more updates coming as the devs race towards the true end game.

Upcoming Game

The moment I saw this upcoming game I was hooked. I played it and it just solidified how much I fell in love with it. Though there were some tough contenders in this category, I really have to give it to this one for managing to combine so many cool elements into one action packed and cozy demo. I really can't wait for what the full release will look like!

Call of Boba blew me away with their demo. Not only was it such a cozy and relatable experience, but the action packed dream sequence was a match made in heaven since it was gameplay similar to Crafty Survivors. It's like this game took all my favorite things and put it into one unique game!

Why I chose it: The graphics, the boba, the minigames, and so much more. This demo felt like the total package and I genuinely fell in love with it. I wanted to play more and know more. Honestly, I keep checking back to see if there are updates on upcoming release because I need this game like I need Boba!

Closing Thoughts

I played a lot of really cool games in November.

I feel I've been given so many opportunities and they've lead me to so many interesting and unique games. I feel grateful for my experiences and I feel hopeful that others will see these games and they'll reach all the success they deserve and more.

So here's to highlighting these awesome games and what other awesome games I'll write about in the future!

💛 Memento