Happy fall, readers! The weather’s getting colder, which means it’s the perfect time to curl up inside and play video games. Here’s all the new games the Kotaku staff enjoyed in September.
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
We enjoyed our time with this indie game, which is a mix of FTL andXCOM
You can get the game for PC, Mac, and Linux
Phoenix Wright: Spirit of Justice
Spirit of Justice, the sixth mainline game in the Ace Attorney series, takes us on yet another trip to a world where the good guys always win. We especially enjoyed the writing.
You can get the game for 3DS
Feral Rites
Insomniac’s brawler for VR may just be a new perspective on a familiar genre, but it works.
You can get the game for the Oculus Rift
The Curious Expedition
This exploration game came out of Early Access in September, and we enjoyed the opportunity to see the world, meet new people, and steal their stuff
You can get the game for PC, Mac, and Linux
Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor
This indie game lets you relish the futility of late space-capitalism in all of its bright, low-poly glory.
You can get the game for PC and Mac
Rive
This shooter/platformer combo has a challenging approach to play that feels like it stumbled out of an arcade.
You can get the game for PC and PS4
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3 is more of an open-world game than a driving game, which is just one of the things we enjoy about it.
You can get the game for PC and Xbox One
Fractured Space
This free-to-play space MOBA is in Early Access, but it’s already off to a great start
You can get the game for PC
Destiny: Rise of Iron
We’ve played a lot of Destiny. This new story mission is one of the game’s best, and it celebrates the game’s two-year history in an enjoyable way
You can get the game for PS4 and Xbox One
Virginia
This narrative mystery inspired by The X-Files does a lot with a little
You can get the game for PC and Mac, PS4, and Xbox One
Dog Sled Saga
This dog sled racing game captures the frozen beauty of the great outdoors.
You can get the game for PC and Mac
Battlerite
This popular team arena brawler is accessible, frantic, and a really great time
You can get the game for PC
Everspace
This Early Access space exploration roguelike rewards persistence
You can get the game for PC, Mac, and Xbox One
Burly Men At Sea
This narrative game about three brothers lost at sea is worth playing through a few times
You can get the game for PC and Mac, iOS, and Android
Lichtspeer
This game about throwing spears at penguins and hipster giants is simple but satisfying
You can get the game for PC, Mac, and PS4
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
The latest entry into the Sonic Boom series captures the speed and flow of Sonic through its platforming, and it has some great humor to boot.
You can get the game for 3DS
Hackmud
This hacking MMO encourages players to screw each other over
You can get the game for PC and Mac
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