Five new games, including Gradius Origins and Tiny Bookshop, are now live. Here’s what they’re about and how to download them.
‘Gradius Origins’ returns with seven classic shooters
Gradius Origins is a collection of old-school shooting games where players control a spaceship and blast enemies across the screen. The game is designed in 2D, which means it looks like a flat cartoon instead of 3D.
It includes seven titles from the original Gradius and Salamander series, updated with modern features like the ability to save anytime, play in Easy Mode, and rewind during gameplay.
According to Konami, the pack also includes Salamander III, a new game that sticks to the old-school design but introduces fresh challenges.
The collection is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
‘House of the Dead 2: Remake’ is back with better graphics
House of the Dead 2: Remake is an updated version of the classic 1998 arcade zombie shooter. Players become agents James or Gary and shoot their way through waves of the undead. This version has upgraded graphics and modern controls.
The game is currently out on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, and it will soon launch on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It’s designed for people who enjoy fast-paced action and classic horror game vibes.
‘Operation Night Strikers’ CS Pack takes players through retro war zones
This downloadable content (DLC) is for people who already own the Operation Night Strikers game. It adds six retro-style versions of popular old-school games, each with different missions like rescuing hostages or defeating terrorists.
Games like Operation Wolf, Thunderbolt, and Night Striker take players back to war-themed settings, each redesigned to match different gaming systems from the past, including the NES and Sega Master System. It’s available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
Static Dread: The Lighthouse is a creepy survival experience
Static Dread: The Lighthouse is a horror game where you play as a lighthouse keeper trying to guide ships safely while surviving supernatural forces. The story changes based on the choices you make, so players are encouraged to replay it to see different endings.
The game automatically saves at the beginning of each night, and you can rewind to try different options without losing progress. It’s available now on PC.
‘Tiny Bookshop’ lets players live their indie bookstore dream
Tiny Bookshop is a peaceful and charming game about running a mobile bookstore in a coastal town. You meet unique characters and choose where to set up shop each day. Players can help townsfolk, improve their book collection, and discover new stories across 10 different locations.
The game is a relaxing break from action-heavy titles, and it’s now available to download on PC via Steam.
How to download all five games
All titles are available now through their respective platforms:
- Tiny Bookshop: Steam
- Gradius Origins: PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam
- House of the Dead 2: Remake: Nintendo eShop, Steam
- Operation Night Strikers CS Pack: Nintendo eShop (requires base game)
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse: Steam