Hello noclip_2 Community and welcome to our first ever monthly zine
Each month we plan on posting a list of the games we feel strong in recommending from the previous month. We're also including some PC game wishlists we think you should consider, and a number of articles, podcasts and videos we enjoyed this month.
This is technically a short month for us as we only launched noclip_2 two weeks ago, so the lists aren't too exhaustive this time around. Let's dive in.
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Unmissable Games From August 2025
Caput MortumThis first person horror experience labors the player with an intentionally difficult control scheme and then forces them into stressful situations. Short, smart & atmospheric.Steam Page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCy9s3Tca9Y
PIGFACE (Early Access)This mission based classic FPS inspired game has more than a few modern tricks up its sleeve. PIGFACE drops the reticle and bullet-spongey enemies in favor of a playful experience that dares you to experiment.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3341650/PIGFACE/noclip_2 Indie Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uc2d3-7IUY
Consume MeThis multi-award winning NYU Game Center title is finally out. Relive your late teenager years - and all the body dysmorphia and parental irritation they entailed.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2359120/Consume_Me/noclip_2 Indie Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBHuGvEEipc
Sol CestoA run-based puzzle game with a menacing art style. Don't expect to find answers down the well. All you'll find down there is monsters, traps and if you're lucky, treasure.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738490/Sol_Cesto/noclip_2 Indie Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ctrsRV4Us
Hell Clock"HADES featuring traumatic Brazilian history" is reductive, but it goes a decently long way to explaining the vibe and gameplay of Hell Clock. It has more simplistic combat than its Greek cousin, but the unwinding story of a real-life-war-crime pushed the players forward.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1782460/Hell_Clock/noclip_2 Indie Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV34ImGIIFA
Baby StepsBennett Foddy teams up with Gabe Cuzzillo and Maxi Boch in a game that is absurd enough to be confused with a meme-game. But behind each step is a terrifically designed experience that is less linear and more heartfelt than we were expecting.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281040/Baby_Steps/
Mars First LogisticsRecently released after of a long Early Access period, this Moebius-inspired robot building game is more approachable and personable than you might think.,Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1532200/Mars_First_Logistics/
The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead BodyA Japanese set day-in-the-life platformer where you play an ancient tomb, looking for a body to bury inside of himself. Esoteric and charming in equal measure.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3218790/
BloodthiefThink Neon White but with Thief looking levels, more melee combat and an aggressively late 90's vibe. This one requires finesse and dedication.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2533600/Bloodthief/
Wishlist Watch List - Games You Should Be Waiting For
500 CALIBER CONTRACTZ A gun-powered platformer where you explore wild maps and conduct contract-killings. Make sure you didn't miss our preview of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JHKhoCMOAWishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2571410/500_CALIBER_CONTRACTZ/
Goodnight UniverseThe Steam Next Fest demo will be up soon for this new title from the team behind the experimental Before Your Eyes. Jesse recommends it wholeheartedly.Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2416100/Goodnight_Universe/
Earth Must DieA new adventure game by No More Robots (Been There, Dan That!) featuring a cast of some well-known British comedians.Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/Earth_Must_Die/
Ultimate DrummerA bizarre looking debut video game from the COOL 3D WORLD team who traditionally make viral 3D animated videos for YouTube and social media.Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3646020/Ultimate_Drummer/
Articles, Podcasts & Videos We Like
ARTICLE: Gamers Aren't Real - Ryan K. Rigneyhttps://www.pushtotalk.gg/p/gamers-arent-real
ARTICLE: By the way, what’s a AA? - Antoine Mayerowitz and Julie Belzannehttps://hushcrasher.substack.com/p/taxonomy-of-games_submitted by discord member melancholerik
PODCAST: Interview with the PIGFACE developer by Jake The Alrighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ0IUnyb7R0
PODCAST: Episode 9 of Robert Ashley's "A Life Well Wasted" went live this monthhttps://alifewellwasted.com/
ARTICLE: Why NSFW games aren't doomed (for now) - Chris Plantehttps://postgame.substack.com/p/why-nsfw-games-arent-doomed-for-now
We're still getting our things in order over here as we react to the good vibes and feedback from the community here on Patreon and YouTube. But in the future we hope to expand this zine to include some dedicated video content, more input from the community and some reporting of our own.
For now if you have any recommendations of your own we encourage you to post them in the comments, on our public subreddit, or on our patron-exclusive discord.
Thanks for supporting our mission, and remember...
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