Twisted Tower Turns a Theme Park Into a Bloody Climb to the Top

Theme parks are supposed to have rides, overpriced snacks, and mascots waving at children. Twisted Tower apparently looked at that formula and decided the mascots needed weapons to turn your fun night into a fright night.

Released August 18, 2026, Twisted Tower is a single-player first-person action-adventure from Atmos Games and publisher 3D Realms. The game drops players into an abandoned 1950s-inspired theme park filled with corrupted fairy-tale mascots, deadly traps, puzzles, and a tower that probably violates several hundred building codes.

 A VERY DIFFERENT KIND OF THEME PARK 

Creator Thomas Brush has openly cited BioShock, Disney World, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory among the inspirations behind Twisted Tower. That combination becomes pretty easy to understand once you see its whimsical attractions mixed with dark environments, strange characters, and considerably more violence than your average amusement park brochure.

Players are trying to reach the top of the tower while uncovering secrets connected to the protagonist's past and attempting to save the love of his life.

Of course, explaining a place this strange only gets us so far. So let's see what happens when the amusements attack.

 TOYS ARE NOW WEAPONS 

One of Twisted Tower's more noticeable ideas is its weapon selection.

Instead of handing players another collection of ordinary military firearms, Atmos Games built an arsenal around toys and amusement-park absurdity. Weapons include a rubber-band pistol, whack-a-mole mallet, dart-firing Tommy Gun, bubblegum chain-gun, sniper slingshot, ray gun and, because somebody had to do it, a farting shotgun. Excuse yourself with every reload.

Players can upgrade those weapons while collecting additional toys that provide abilities like grappling.

That gives exploration a little more purpose than simply checking behind every suspicious-looking crate because years of video games have trained us to do so.

 FIVE STOPS ON THE WAY UP 

The climb takes players through five major environments: a hotel, waterpark, clown casino, carnival forest and space station. Different paths can also be selected during playthroughs, giving players reasons to explore alternate routes if they return for another climb.

The combination of shooting, platforming, exploration, puzzles and environmental storytelling makes Twisted Tower more than a straight corridor shooter, even if shooting creepy mascots remains a fairly significant part of the job description.

 THE TOWER IS ALREADY FINDING AN AUDIENCE 

The early Steam response has been strong.

As of August 22, Twisted Tower has an Overwhelmingly Positive user rating, with 95% of 791 Steam reviews currently recommending the game. That number will continue changing as more players enter the tower, but the opening reception has clearly been positive.

Twisted Tower normally costs $14.99 USD, with a 10% introductory Steam discount bringing it to $13.49 through September 1, 2026. It is currently available for PC through Steam.

Anyone interested should also know that the game contains blood, gore and violence involving its monstrous mascots, so don't mistaken it for an invitation to bring the little ones along for the ride.

Twisted Tower takes the familiar idea of an amusement park and turns it into something considerably less OSHA-friendly. If BioShock-style atmosphere, strange weapons, horror and shooting fairy-tale mascots sound like a reasonable way to spend an evening, the tower is officially open.

Just keep your arms in the ride.

Support us below!

Halloween Horror Nights (Up to 40% Off)

The heat is on... so get your Drink on!

Why spend more when you can... Groupon?

PIONER: A Post-Apocalyptic Adventure That Feels Like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Meets Fallout

During the recent Future Games Show Spring Showcase, GFA Games unveiled an exciting new gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated MMO shooter, PIONER. Set on the mysterious Soviet-era island of Tartarus, this post-apocalyptic game has drawn comparisons to iconic titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout, and for good reason.

A Dark and Immersive World

PIONER's gameplay trailer showcased its atmospheric environments, blending eerie Soviet-era aesthetics with a haunting post-apocalyptic setting. The game's open world spans over 50 square kilometers, offering players a vast and dynamic landscape to explore. The attention to detail in the environments, combined with the game's dark tone, evokes the immersive world-building seen in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Intense Combat and Survival Mechanics

The game features a mix of PvE and PvP combat, with high-risk zones like the "Shadowlands" pushing players to their limits. Realism takes center stage, as traditional health bars and levels are replaced with immersive mechanics that demand strategic thinking. This focus on survival and resource management is reminiscent of Fallout's gameplay, where every decision can mean the difference between life and death.

Player-Driven Storytelling

PIONER also emphasizes player-driven storytelling, with faction missions, hidden dungeons, and dynamic events shaping the narrative. This approach allows players to carve their own path in the game's anomaly-ridden world, much like the freedom offered in Fallout's branching storylines.

While PIONER draws inspiration from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout, it carves out its own identity with its Soviet-era setting and innovative gameplay mechanics. The game's developers, GFA Games, have promised a challenging and immersive experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats.

PIONER is set to launch on PC later in 2025, with console releases planned for a future date. Fans of post-apocalyptic adventures can wishlist the game on Steam to stay updated on its progress.

 + Blu 

Support us below!

Stellar Anime Figurines!

Gunfire Reborn: The Indie Game That Continues to Captivate!

Gunfire Reborn’s longevity (in my opinion) can be attributed to its continued support and the developers dedication to its player base. I remember when there were only two playable characters... and they added on over time! Despite some people feeling that the cute, furry anime characters in this multiplayer FPS with RPG and rogue-lite elements give it a child-like feel, that's precisely part of its charm. I even had a hater throw shade my way for playing the game during the review window, but it got a hard shrug because... the game is fun when you and your team set out on your adventure. Gunfire Reborn stands out in the genre with a more anime visual style that sets it apart from more realistic titles.

If parents are wary of games like "Call of Duty" or "Battlefield" due to their realism, "Gunfire Reborn" offers an excellent alternative. It's rated T for Teen, and while I’m not certain about the age range of its player base, it's clear that Duoyi Games has found their tribe, allowing their indie dev team to keep the doors open with a game that lacks blood, gore, and more.

The official launch of "Gunfire Reborn" was on November 17, 2021. Now in its fourth season, the game boasts at least ten playable characters to choose from. If you haven't played it yet or want to introduce your teen to a different title, this game is available for $15 on PC until the end of January 2025. The system requirements are low, so you likely won’t need any hardware upgrades (but if you do... you really needed that upgrade). It’s also available on PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Google Play, and Android APK with millions of copies sold. Since they crossed the 2.5 million copy mark in 2023... I assume its over 3 million copies sold by now, and I mention that because the player base is stronger than when I initially jumped in. If you're a veteran or haven't played in awhile, check out the new characters, weapons, and tweaks to the gameplay mechanics. Compare the gameplay above to the new additions seen in the gameplay you see here:

Stay tuned for more, and as always... game on!

Support us below!