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Dungeon Defenders

Dungeon Defenders: Complete Guide

In § Build Strategy Fundamentals

A complete guide to the original Dungeon Defenders (2011), which is still actively patched by Chromatic Games in 2026: classes and their defenses, build-phase strategy, stat allocation, gear and mana, difficulties and…

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Nioh: Complete Edition

Nioh Complete Edition: Beginner-to-Endgame Guide

In § Build Archetypes

This guide covers Nioh: Complete Edition on PC: the combat systems that actually matter (Ki, stances, Ki Pulse), stats and build archetypes, the full mission route through the base game and all three DLCs, boss advice,…

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MechWarrior Online Solaris 7

MechWarrior Online (Solaris 7 / Legends): Beginner-to-Advanced Guide

In § Hardpoints and building

A guide to Piranha Games' free-to-play BattleMech shooter as it runs today: the modes (including the Solaris duels that gave this Steam listing its old name), 'Mech building, heat, economy and the habits that win…

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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Complete Guide

In § Build archetypes

A full guide to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) on PC: character creation, classes and feats, the d20 combat system, party building, a planet-by-planet walkthrough outline, missable content, Light/Dark…

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Marvel's Midnight Suns

Marvel's Midnight Suns: Complete Guide

In § Building the Hunter

A practical guide to Marvel's Midnight Suns: how the card-based tactics really work, how to run your days at the Abbey, which heroes and friendships to prioritize, how to build the Hunter, and how to get through the…

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CODE VEIN

CODE VEIN: Complete Guide

In § Build Archetypes

How to survive the Revenant soulslike CODE VEIN: Blood Codes and Gifts, stats and weapons, partners, build archetypes, area order, the three endings (and how not to miss the true one), DLC, and co-op. Researched…

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Surviving Mars

Surviving Mars: Colony Survival Guide

In § Opening Build Order (Relaxed Start)

How to land, expand, and keep colonists alive in Surviving Mars: opening build order, resource chains, disasters, mysteries, and the status of the original game versus Surviving Mars: Relaunched. Researched September…

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DRAGON BALL FighterZ

DRAGON BALL FighterZ: Beginner-to-Advanced Guide

In § Team Building

A practical guide to Dragon Ball FighterZ on PC: controls, the universal system mechanics, team building, the new Goku (SS4, DAIMA), and how to climb online without drowning in combo videos. Researched September 2026 —…

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ROUNDS

ROUNDS: Beginner-to-Advanced Guide

In § Builds That Work

A guide to Landfall's noodle-armed 1v1 card duel shooter: how matches work, controls, blocking, how to draft cards, builds that work, counter-picking, and multiplayer and modding setup in 2026. Researched September…

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

Pathfinder: Kingmaker Enhanced Plus Edition: Complete Guide

In § Beginner-friendly builds

A practical guide to Owlcat's first Pathfinder CRPG: character creation, party building, combat, resting and camping, kingdom management, the act-by-act structure, and the missables and timers that trip up new barons.…

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Titan Quest Anniversary Edition

Titan Quest Anniversary Edition: Complete Guide

In § Beginner-Friendly Builds

A full guide to Titan Quest Anniversary Edition: how masteries and dual-class builds work, stat and skill priorities, beginner-friendly builds, act-by-act progression through Normal, Epic, and Legendary, the four…

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This War of Mine

This War of Mine: Survival Guide

In § What to Build (in order)

How to keep your civilians alive, sane and together until the ceasefire: the day/night loop, what to build first, scavenging priorities, trading, winter prep, handling raids and morale, and the moral choices that…

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Scrap Mechanic

Scrap Mechanic: Survival Guide (1.0)

In § Building Vehicles That Work

A guide to Scrap Mechanic after its full 1.0 release: Survival mode priorities from crash landing to the planet's core, building good vehicles, farming and raids, combat against the haywire bots, the new mining…

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Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress: Beginner-to-Advanced Guide

In § Your First Year: Build Order

A practical guide to the Steam edition of Dwarf Fortress: picking an embark, your first year's build order, food and drink, industry chains, keeping dwarves happy, defense, and the threats that end most forts, plus…

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No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked: Early Access Survival Guide

In § Stats and Builds (Early Access)

A practical guide to Moon Studios' action RPG in its current Early Access build: combat fundamentals, stats and builds, gear and runes, Sacrament and housing, the Pestilence, co-op, the Cerim Crucible endgame, and what…

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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO: Complete Guide

In § Team Building and DP Battles

A complete guide to Sparking! ZERO covering the core combat system, defensive options, team building, the game modes (including Limit Breaker Journey), online play and the DLC roster. Researched September 2026 —…

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink

Granblue Fantasy: Relink: Complete Guide

In § Party building

This guide covers Relink's combat fundamentals, party building, sigil and weapon progression, the post-game grind, and the Endless Ragnarok expansion (Fatebreaker grade, Master Traits, the Conflux, Summons, and Chaos…

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Governor of Poker 3

Governor of Poker 3: Complete Guide

In § Build a bankroll the boring way

This guide covers how Governor of Poker 3 (GOP3) works, how to build a chip stack without spending money, and the Texas Hold'em strategy that actually wins at its tables. It goes from your first saloon to high-stakes…

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Star Trek Online

Star Trek Online: Complete Guide

In § Beginner build archetypes

This guide takes a new captain from character creation to a working level 65 build and the endgame loop. It covers factions, careers, ship and gear progression, the currencies, reputations, events, and how to play free…

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (GOTY 2009): Complete Guide

In § Build Archetypes

A full guide to the original 2006 Oblivion as sold on Steam in the Game of the Year Edition: character creation that won't ruin you later, how leveling and level scaling really work, builds, the main quest and guild…

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Northgard: Definitive Edition

Northgard: Definitive Edition — Complete Strategy Guide

In § Key Buildings at a Glance

A strategy primer for Northgard: how the economy, happiness and winters actually work, a safe opening build, clan overviews for all 21 clans, victory paths, and the habits that win ranked and AI games alike. Researched…

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Need for Speed Heat

Need for Speed Heat: Complete Guide

In § Cars and Builds

A guide to Palm City: how the day/night loop works, how to earn Bank and REP fast, car builds and tuning, surviving high Heat police chases, and the story against Lt. Frank Mercer. Researched September 2026 — current…

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War

Middle-earth: Shadow of War: Complete Guide

In § Army Building

A guide to Monolith's Nemesis-system sequel: the Act structure and regions, how to build an orc army, combat and skill picks, fortress sieges, the Shadow Wars endgame, and the two story DLCs. Researched September 2026…

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Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb: Complete Guide

In § Buildings to prioritise

How to run a thriving cult and win crusades: base-building priorities, keeping followers fed, faithful and healthy, doctrines and rituals, crusade builds, the four Bishops, post-game content, co-op, and the Woolhaven…

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