THEb for Christmas, a birthday or just like that: computer games are great gifts. There is something for every gaming taste and every age. But the games are less and less in stores, and more and more titles are being bought digitally. But here, too, the digital gift can be tied up with just a few clicks – and given to the friend or partner.
The Steam platform in particular makes it easy for donors: once the game has been found using the search function, it ends up in the shopping cart with one click. From here there is the option “Buy as a gift”.
Now all you have to do is choose the name of the lucky one from the Steam friends list and voilà – the gift ends up in his or her digital game library. The same applies to the provider GOG. Here the option is called “Give this order away”.
If you want to plan ahead, you can even set a date for when the gift should appear in your friend’s library – practical. And if you still need a few ideas, here are five recommendations that are particularly suitable as a present, whether as a digital gift or classically wrapped under the tree.
„Age of Empires 4“ – Time wasters for strategists
“Age of Empires 4” is the latest sequel to the famous strategy game series, which has its origins in the 1990s. Eight historical factions compete against each other in contemporary graphics: from the French to the Holy Roman Empire to the Mongols. Each of these cultures has its own style of play that needs to be mastered.
In addition to the multiplayer mode, which makes battles in small and large teams against other players possible, there are also four single-player campaigns. Particularly prominent chapters in human history are re-enacted here.
Including the Hundred Years War and the rise of the Rus in today’s Russia. Anyone who can do something with strategy games will undoubtedly be happy about “Age of Empires 4”.
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Age of Empires 4, Relic Entertainment, for PC, approx. 60 euros.
“Age of Empires 4” is the latest sequel to the famous strategy game series, which has its origins in the 1990s
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„Inscryption“ – Surprise for card game fans
The unusual game “Inscryption” is better the less you know about it in advance. Apparently a card game that players play against a strange creature in a dark wooden hut, this title holds numerous surprises and twists in store. But be careful: it can get macabre and bloody – not an ideal gift for sensitive hearts.
However, if you don’t have a problem with that, you will have real pleasure with “Inscryption”: The card game at the center is entertaining and easy to learn, while game hour after game hour new surprises and narrative threads provide a breath of fresh air. More should not be revealed.
Inscryption, Daniel Mullings / Devolver Digital, for PC, approx. 20 euros.
Mystical card game and more – “Inscryption” is an exciting new game not only for card fans
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„Darkest Dungeon 2“ – Hair pulling game
“Darkest Dungeon 2” is a hair-pulling game: A group of adventurers fights their way through a gloomy world and not only has to survive against all sorts of monsters and creatures, but also uphold their own morale. The warriors become friends with one another, argue with one another, fall in love and hate one another – and all of this has an impact on their performance in the all-important battles.
In other words: It is the ideal game for people who like to organize, keep an overview and keep a cool head even in stressful situations. Anyone who has these qualifications and has even a touch of fascination for apocalyptic scenarios will have real joy with “Darkest Dungeon 2”. The end of the world has seldom been as sad and beautiful as it is exciting.
Darkest Dungeon 2, Red Hook Studios, for PC, approx. 25 euros.
Gloomy troop in gloomy surroundings: “Darkest Dungeon 2” is a challenge for organizational talent
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„Timberborn“ – Build-up fun for animal lovers
One could easily dismiss “Timberborn” as a superficial game with no depth. But behind the cute facade hides a tough construction simulation – just with fluffy beavers instead of people. The rodents have to be instructed in building the largest and most prosperous settlement possible and there is actually a lot to do: From building multi-storey houses to providing food and water, every aspect of the beaver coexistence needs to be carefully planned and organized.
This makes “Timberborn” a wonderful gift for all those who have fun with building simulations of this kind. There are many familiar elements that genre professionals will recognize immediately. But the game also has some smart innovations that have never been seen before. At the same time, the game is beginner-friendly despite the high depth and gives inexperienced players a helping tutorial hand.
Timberborn, Mechnistry, for PC, approx. 21 euros.
“Timberborn” is a tough construction simulation with lots of little fluffy beavers
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„Dorfromantik“ – Relaxation for the stressed
Whether it’s Christmas time or a completely normal day of the year: Stress accompanies most people sometimes more, sometimes less. But there is an effective antidote: “Dorfromantik” (village romance), a comfortable building game in which players gradually put together an idyllic village landscape.
At its core, it’s actually about puzzling: The village landscape consists of individual tiles that can only be placed next to each other according to certain rules. Those who have mastered the rules can theoretically tinker with rivers, villages, mountains and fields for endless hours and be lulled by the cozy soundtrack.
An ideal gift for all those who urgently need a break – and if it is only a few minutes of romantic village romance, in the truest sense of the word.
Village romance, Toukana Interactive, for PC, approx. 9 euros.
In need of some “village romance”? There is pure relaxation for building games
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