Video games simulating summer camp activities

colors live

colors live the Nintendo Switch lacks the versatility and technical depth of a tablet-and-stylus combo, but it makes up for it in accessibility. This surprisingly robust art app offers the opportunity to colorize, paint, share works, experiment, and improve skills as part of a campaign.

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The Quarry

The Quarry, by Supermassive Games, is a summer camp horror story in which players choose the fate of teenage Counselors trying to survive a night at Hackett’s Quarry. The imaginative story and hilarious characters make for a fun, terrifying romp.

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mouthaun

mouthaun is a hand-drawn horror story set in the Swiss Alps. You arrive to investigate your grandfather’s suspicious death, but soon find a deeper and more sinister secret.

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encryption

encryption is a profound meta-story about stories, and the early acts are beautifully reminiscent of the kind of stories told around the campfire.

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Sea of ​​Thieves

Sea of ​​Thieves is a hilarious adventure set in a fictional realm where players control a pirate crew on a quest for gold and plunder. The ship’s mechanics and physics are the headlines of a masterclass in atmospherics, and there’s a smorgasbord of adventures for players to explore.

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sailing wind

sailing wind is a less deadly version of the sailor fantasy; It is a sailing simulation that focuses on the player’s ability to navigate the ocean and manage their shipments.

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raft

raft is a sailing alternative in a survival game where players start out alone and adrift in the middle of a vast ocean. You must build a floating home and then defend it from threats like natural disasters or deadly sharks.

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Nobody’s heaven

Nobody’s heaven is a great game that generates limitless planets for the player to explore. I’ve spent endless hours roaming these alien landscapes of surreal crystalline structures or untamed, voracious flora, pausing to stare out and taking tons of photos.

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Umurangi generationn

Umurangi generation puts the player in the role of a courier and photographer, assessing their ability to take stylistic snapshots that convey a message. The game is set in the “fucking future” and a creative and fun photo challenge leads to a deeply compelling story.

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fire clock

fire clock has a tragic narrative and moving characters, but some of my fondest memories are of hiking the wilderness, learning the routes, and soaking up the atmosphere.

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Walheim

Walheim was a smash hit, and the game’s Hearth and Home update encourages the cozy Viking fantasy. While there are some dangers in this Viking sandbox, there is also a relaxed vibe and beautiful cabins to enjoy.

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A short hike

A short hikeThe attractiveness of the summer camp should be evident from its name. The game features an enchanting mountain full of fun characters for players to explore and enjoy at leisure.

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