New Strategy Game Blends Influences from XCOM and Hunt Showdown

Ice Code Games is at it again, those mad geniuses. They’ve got this knack for blending tactical combat with spooky history stuff. Seriously, who thinks of merging demon-haunted Wild West settings with strategy? Well, they did it with Hard West — and then threw pirates into the monster mix with Rogue Waters. Now, boom, their new project, Nightmare Frontier, is stepping up as a wild fusion of Hunt Showdown and XCOM 2. I mean, how do they come up with this?

So, get this — Nightmare Frontier isn’t just another Hard West clone. Sure, it’s got that signature Western vibe and creepy monster showdown, but it’s throwing in some risky business. Like, imagine you’re in a creepy town, full of Dreadweavers (which sound like they’re as fun as they sound scary), trying to grab loot. But here’s the thing — you gotta decide how long you want to stick around, because the longer you stay, the more goodies you might snag. But also, more danger. I guess it’s like an extreme game of chicken with monsters?

Anyway — wait, nope, I got sidetracked — back to the gear. You gotta gather stuff and craft better gear, unlock skills, all while planning not to become monster chow. It’s part survival, part strategy, kinda like trying to bake a cake while your kitchen’s on fire. Does that make sense? Maybe not. Whatever, the point is, you’ll be balancing strategy and split-second decisions. Wild, right?

And hey, if you’re curious, it launches in Early Access this summer on Steam. Maybe wishlist it if that’s your thing — or, you know, just pop by the Steam page and see what’s up.

In the meantime, if you’re itching for some thrills while waiting, why not check out some top horror or action-adventure games? They’re just hanging out on PC, waiting for you to dive in. Oh, and swing by our Discord, if you wanna chat about this stuff. We’re always down for a conversation that veers off into chaos. Fun, right?