We’ve seen a lot of games in 2020, but some of them have largely gone under the radar for the general gamer population. Fortunately, there are still some incredible indie games that haven’t received the attention they deserve.
Unmissable releases for tabletop enthusiasts
A new year means a new crop of board games is set to hit shelves. This one is sure to be packed with exciting and immersive titles.
Build a better future underground with Fallout Shelter: The Board Game
This post-nuclear worker-placement board game sees players take on the role of a vault officer fostering happiness among the dwellers of their own vault. With the election of a new Overseer looming, the officer who can gain the most happiness is sure to lock up the victory.
Ski Fest
Combining the satisfying A-to-Z route-claiming competition of train board game Ticket to Ride with the downhill tricks of beloved snowboarding video game series SSX, Skull Canyon: Ski Fest will be an exhilarating experience for anyone who enjoys racing down snowy slopes. The latest release from veteran Dinosaur Island and Machi Koro publisher Pandasaurus and major debut from Jason Klinke and Kip Noschese will have you racking up points as you attempt to complete runs down the titular mountain.
Undaunted: The Long Range Desert Group
It may be drier than most wargames out there, but a new instalment of the popular series proves that if you’re not an avid history buff, you can still have fun with a game that focuses on the tactical complexity of World War II battles. Designed by former Axis and Allies stalwarts from Garphill Games, Undaunted blends the deck-building of games such as Dominion with the tactical movement and combat of skirmish miniatures.