Cybercade #25 2025 | Pixels, Pulp & Point-and-Clicks
Dear Friends,
Welcome to this week’s edition of Cybercade. I hope you are all well.
If you're new here: Cybercade is a game discovery newsletter. Each week I handpick new and upcoming titles that deserve your attention, spanning across genres and platforms.
This week’s selection brings together four distinct upcoming titles: a rhythm-fueled rebellion, strategic space deckbuilding, post-apocalyptic survival, and cozy oceanic construction. Plus, we revisit a crown jewel of '90s point-and-click adventures.
Let’s get to it.
| From the Vault
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis – A Point-and-Click Adventure Classic
Developer/Publisher: LucasArts
Release Year: 1992
Platforms: Amiga, FM Towns, Linux, Mac, PC
Genre: Point-and-Click Adventure
What is Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis About?
Set in 1939 on the eve of World War II, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis follows the legendary archaeologist as he starts on a globe-trotting quest to uncover the secrets of the lost city of Atlantis. The story begins at Barnett College, where Indy discovers a mysterious Atlantean artifact, only for it to be stolen by Klaus Kerner, a Nazi agent. Teaming up with his former colleague Sophia Hapgood, Indy learns that the Nazis are after a powerful metal called orichalcum, believed to hold immense energy that could be weaponized.
Their journey takes them from New York to Monte Carlo, Algiers, Crete, and ultimately to the fabled Atlantis itself. Players solve puzzles, interact with a colorful cast of characters, and explore exotic locations. The game stands out for its branching paths—players can choose between Team, Wits, or Fists routes, each offering different puzzles, challenges, and story elements. This non-linear structure adds replay value and personalizes the adventure.
The gameplay is classic LucasArts: point-and-click exploration, clever dialogue, and inventive puzzles. Players often switch between Indy and Sophia, using their unique skills to overcome obstacles. The game combines humor, action, and mystery, capturing the spirit of the Indiana Jones films.
What Makes Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis So Special?
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis is frequently cited as one of the greatest adventure games ever made. It expanded the mythos of Indiana Jones beyond the films, delivering a story and experience that many fans consider the true successor to the cinematic trilogy. For me, it represents the golden age of LucasArts adventures and a high point in interactive storytelling.
| Upcoming Games
Antro
Music fuels the revolution. Antro drops you into an underground dystopia where rhythm, resistance, and platforming fuse into a 2.5D audiovisual trip. You play Nittch, aligned with the rebel group Los Discordantes, as you groove and puzzle your way through the grip of La Cúpula.
🧭 Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
📅 Release: 27 Jun, 2025 | 🎮 Developer: Gatera Studio
🔗 Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1861250
Star Scum
Equal parts strategy and roguelike deckbuilder, Star Scum lets you chart your course across hostile space. Customize your ship, fine-tune your deck, and fight like a spacebound chess master. With PvE and PvP modes, it’s as much about sharp planning as wild combos.
🧭 Genre: Indie, Strategy, Early Access
📅 Release: Q2 2025 | 🎮 Developer: Soft Realm
🔗 Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2886700
Wasteland Punk
Buckle up for a chaotic blend of Mad Max and Fallout vibes. Wasteland Punk throws you into irradiated wilderness crawling with bandits, mutants, and worse. Gather loot, craft gear, and choose your crew wisely in this gritty tactical RPG that demands survival instincts.
🧭 Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy
📅 Release: Q2 2025 | 🎮 Developer: Try Hard Games
🔗 Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2971970
Little Oceania
Part chill-builder, part spatial puzzler. In Little Oceania, you create your own miniature island kingdom one tile at a time. Inspired by Dorfromantik, each structure adds personality, synergy, and points. It’s colorful, creative, and low-stress—a perfect balance to the week.
🧭 Genre: Casual, Simulation, Strategy
📅 Release: Q2 2025 | 🎮 Developer: Blue Oyster Games
🔗 Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2795740
| This Week in Gaming
🧱 Minecraft’s “Vibrant Visuals” Update Drops June 17
The sandbox titan gets a fresh coat of digital paint in the upcoming Vibrant Visuals update. Expect lighting upgrades, biome polish, and expanded customization.
🐺 The Witcher 4 to Focus on “Console-First Development”
CD Projekt Red shifts its pipeline for The Witcher 4, aiming to prioritize consoles—though they promise PC users won't be left behind.
🤠 Red Dead Rumors Heat Up via John Marston Himself
Rob Wiethoff, voice of John Marston, hints at a major Red Dead Redemption reveal coming “before Friday.” Could this be the remake?
🛡 Modder Uncovers Nightreign Boss Enhancements in Elden Ring
A modder dives deep into Elden Ring’s files to uncover early glimpses of Nightreign’s improved boss fights. It's cryptic, but promising.
| What to Listen to This Week?
🎶 Katamari Damacy OST
Few soundtracks are as joyfully absurd and compositionally daring as Katamari Damacy’s. It’s funky, weird, emotional, and unforgettable—much like the game itself.
You can find it here:
| Final Thoughts
That’s it for this week. Let me know which titles caught your attention—or what classic you’d love to see featured next.
Share this issue if you enjoyed it, and as always, thank you for reading Cybercade.
– Belane
* Some screenshots in this issue are sourced from MobyGames.
Wow, nice list. Wasteland Punk looks especially interesting, even thought I really don't enjoy turn-based RPGs!