Valery Rytov

What lover of sea adventures hasn’t played Corsairs? But the era of this legendary classic is long behind us, and new contenders have stepped onto the scene, such as Sea of Thieves, Skull and Bones, and Windrose. The developers of Corsairs: Battle of the Caribbean set out to create a modern reboot of the pirate saga, sending players on adventures across the Caribbean Sea in the nineteenth century. They did a good job recreating the atmosphere of the historical era, but many important elements of the game ended up going off course. You can read all the details about this controversial new release in our review.

Medicine is closely connected to our lives. The science of healing has brought relief to the sick throughout history, and with the advancement of technology, it has also captured the interest of gamers. Games about doctors and hospitals often combine several genres at once. Just like real medical professionals, we study symptoms, make diagnoses, and treat patients — and sometimes even manage entire hospitals. And that’s only a small part of the possible scenarios. In this selection, we’ve included games that are connected to medicine in one way or another. Many of them stood out thanks to their engaging mechanics and earned recognition from players at launch, eventually becoming classics. We’ve also added a few unexpected projects that offer a unique take on the medical theme and may surprise you. You might have come across some of them before — but overlooked them. For convenience, we’ve divided medical games on PC and consoles into clear categories: hospital management (tycoons), doctor simulators, story-driven RPGs, horror games, and unconventional projects. At the end, we’ve answered popular questions — such as which hospital games are free and relevant, what the best simulator is as of 2026, and what else you can play in similar genres.

Disney+ is reviving the dark Marvel superhero universe that previously delighted viewers on Netflix. The first solo project belonged to Daredevil, and a year later the Punisher returned. Unfortunately, not for long. Frank Castle, the most conflicted and brutal antihero in the TV universe, set out on a final mission that spans a single special episode. The title, The Punisher: One Last Kill, seems to suggest a farewell to the character, but it looks like this is far from the end.

Chess is perhaps the most popular board game in the world. With the advent of video games, it has been adapted dozens of times: classic rules were ported over, puzzles were invented, and unusual crossovers with other genres were explored. Almost every attempt felt clumsy. The indie roguelike Gambonanza is a breath of fresh air for everyone who loves the game, while still welcoming everyone else. Its respect for the classic and its completely fresh approach have produced a small masterpiece.

Back in the early 2010s, many of us tried online tank games at least once. The genre was so popular that Gaijin added combat vehicles to its flight simulator War Thunder and then set out to create another similar project — this time featuring post-apocalyptic machines in the spirit of Mad Max. The game was entrusted to Targem Games, the developers of the space action title Star Conflict. In 2017, Crossout finally left closed testing and impressed players with its unusual vehicle-building system combined with fast-paced action. Nearly nine years have passed since then, so let’s take a look at how the game is doing today.

Blade & Soul NEO is a new version of the famous Eastern fantasy MMORPG. The game has switched to the Unreal Engine 4, significantly improving upon the original 2012 release, while lovingly preserving many of its elements — particularly the combo-based combat system that gave it a fighting game feel. The MMO competes with hits like Lineage 2 and Aion Classic. We dove into the project to see how it plays in 2026.

Party games are meant for gatherings of friends. Simple arcade titles don’t require gaming experience and immediately draw everyone into loud, cheerful battles (in the best way possible). Roombattle is exactly that kind of game. This indie battler offers a fresh take on household vacuums, turning them into cleaning companions forced into survival duels.