Our August games picks

Each month a slew of new games come to Play. To help you find ones you’ll love, we – the Play editors – are sharing our favorite recent releases. Our Spotlight title is a game that’s won our hearts with stunning visuals, intuitive gameplay, or pure simplistic fun – we know you’ll love our pick of the month.

Unveil spine-chilling secrets in Beyond the Room, the latest addition to the Dark Dome collection.

Your dreams are plagued by an abandoned house with a most sordid history. Drawn in by your curiosity, and the unshakable feeling that somebody needs your help, you decide it’s time to investigate.

Solve intricate riddles and puzzles as you make your way through the darkness lurking inside. This point-and-click horror adventure is perfectly complemented by an eerie soundtrack and unnerving visuals. Can you put your escape room expertise to the test and unravel the mystery of the house and the girl trapped within before the shadows consume you?

Whether they amused, soothed, scared or tested us, these Highlights are an ensemble of our favorite games this month.

For those with an appetite for the alternative, the Indie Highlights collection presents this month’s best new Indie games on Play.

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