Hello noclip_2 Community and welcome to our second edition of the noclip_2 Game Recommendation Zine. Do we need to workshop a name for this? Nah.
Each month we post 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.
This month we had so many games to highlight we've decided to keep it to those but if you have any podcasts or articles you'd like to suggest, stick them in the comments below.
_Danny
Great Games From September 2025
The Seance of Blake ManorFrom out of nowhere comes one of 2025's best games - a murder-mystery set in 19th Century Ireland with outstanding writing, smart investigation systems, ravens, druids and more characters than you can shake a St. Brigid's Cross at.Indie Recommendation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WQlXo0hjlYSteam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/
CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbsA short, first person narrative-puzzle game where you play as a mute investigator using cards to speak. Very cool. Indie Recommendation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEPk5GJu7bcSteam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/CARIMARA_Beneath_the_forlorn_limbs/
House of NecrosisIt wears its references on its sleeve but this mystery dungeon is full of new ideas.Indie Recommendation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3WbLxIFkGMSteam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005870/House_of_Necrosis/
DispatchNarrative-heavy superhero workplace comedy from a bunch of ex-Telltale folks. Incredible animation and voice-acting.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/
Mortal Kombat: Legacy KollectionOur old landlords at Digital Eclipse put out another collection of classic klassic games alongside a terrific interactive documentary in this retro re-release. Though if you're sensitive to input delay or coming for the multiplayer, be aware that many players are not happy.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454980/Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_Kollection/
Battlefield 6The latest Battlefield's single player may be worth missing, but there's no denying the multiplayer in this latest release is the best it's been in years. Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/
Arc RaidersThe folks behind The Finals - and many classic Battlefield games - finally released their long-awaited Tarkov-lite at the end of the month and it did not disappoint.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1808500/ARC_Raiders/
(DISCLAIMER: Our white-label business Secret Tape was contracted to produce a 3-part series on the development of Arc Raiders so we've been working with the studio on that for a while. The Series is coming Soon to Embark's YouTube Channel.)
Ball x PittBreakout-inspired roguelike with all the combo-sauce you've ever wanted. Fun progression systems and addictive & chaotic levels.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/BALL_x_PIT/
HyperbeatPrecision rhythm gameplay with social links and Rez-inspired visuals. It's just 2-3 hours long but we imagine the community will be adding a lot of tracks post-launch.Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2263360/HYPERBEAT/
Wishlist Watch List - Games Worth Waiting For
MixtapeA beautiful coming-of-age narrative action game with terrific writing and gorgeous animation.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2582320/Mixtape/
Pro Jank FootyAustralian Rules Football meets classic arcade Soccer Games. Hilarious gameplay.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3621330/Pro_Jank_Footy/
It Takes a WarCounter Strike 1.6 meets The Stanley Parable.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/It_Takes_a_War/
LOVE ETERNALA fast-paced 2d platforming puzzle game with an experimental narrative.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010610/LOVE_ETERNAL/
TEARS OF METALThird person medieval hack-and-slash roguelike taking place in historical Scotland.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913120/Tears_of_Metal/
Turnip MountainTwin-stick arcade-climbing action where you play as a Turnip with arms.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138410/Turnip_Mountain/
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm PsychosisRhythm-adventure game about a brain-rotted poster who is quickly losing her mind.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2914150/Yunyun_Syndrome_Rhythm_Psychosis/
CairnA beautiful and precise game about the joy of climbing with an intentional, methodical pace.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/
Goodnight UniversePlay as a baby by using your face (and webcam) in this emotional narrative adventure.Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/2416100/Goodnight_Universe/
BIRDCAGEStory driven Bullet-hell with throwback PS2/Dreamcast/Arcade vibes.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/BIRDCAGE/
Skate Story Launching in December, this skateboarding adventure game seems has the substance to back up the style. At least from the Next Fest Demo.Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263240/Skate_Story/
Patron Exclusives This Month
Here's a list of the patron-exclusive videos we published in the month of October. Most of these were part of our Spooky Sessions project which was a lot of fun to put together.
Edmund McMillen's Office Tour - Patron Exclusive
Danny Plays Aliens Vs Predator 2000 - Spooky Session 2025
Frank Plays Haunting Grounds - Spooky Session 2025
Jesse Plays Mundaun - Spooky Session 2025
Jeremy Plays Silent Hill - Spooky Session 2025
Thanks so much for supporting our work in any way you can. Remember, if joining our Patreon isn't an option you can help our mission by review your games wherever you bought them, sharing our podcast and videos and supporting alternative games coverage wherever you enjoy it.
Also if there were any games we didn't mention you think deserved a look-in, please stick them in the comments.
Until next month!
_Danny