
Kara Phillips
Kara is an evergreen writer. Having spent four years as a games journalist guiding, reviewing, or generally waffling about the weird and wonderful, she’s more than happy to tell you all about which obscure indie games she’s managed to sink hours into this week. When she’s not raising a dodo army in Ark: Survival Evolved or taking huge losses in Tekken, you’ll find her helplessly trawling the internet for the next best birdwatching game because who wants to step outside and experience the real thing when you can so easily do it from the comfort of your living room. Right?
Latest articles by Kara Phillips

How to complete the Chaos in the Kitchen quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
Oddities One step closer to welcoming the Cheshire Cat.

Eric Barone has regrets about not fleshing out Stardew Valley's characters more, but likes that it's so open ended since it makes things 'more personal' for each player
By Kara Phillips, Wes Fenlon published
News There could've been more to Stardew's unsolved mysteries.

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone hasn't 'really' played a lot of other farming and life sims, but he appreciates the impact the game has had on the genre—'it seems to have inspired a lot more people to consider this kind of game'
By Kara Phillips, Wes Fenlon published
News The routine of farm life won't be stopping any time soon.

The best free PC games
By Shaun Prescott last updated
Freebies Forever Our frequently updated selection of the best free games right now.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is getting its first major content update today, including a new area, more visitors, and the ability to finally place items on tables
By Kara Phillips published
News It's time to welcome new friends to Friendship Island.

Sea of Thieves has finally changed its broken ban system and, more importantly, actually tells you what you did wrong now
By Kara Phillips published
News Not the type of points you want to be earning, really.

Lethal Company dev is currently sitting on an update, but might 'give it a couple of weeks and add a creature or two' instead
By Kara Phillips published
News Another update is finally on the way.

Infinity Nikki's Steam launch has been branded with 'mixed' reviews after players are struggling to even launch the game
By Kara Phillips published
News No one can dress to impress right now.

REPO will never be free-to-play 'as we don't want to add microtransactions', say devs—hinting at earned cosmetics in the future
By Kara Phillips published
News A little hat goes a long way.

A mimic monster may come to REPO in the future, but it has to be 'really interesting' before it does
By Kara Phillips published
News Trust no one.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has finally made me realise that, actually, maybe the skill grind isn't so bad
By Kara Phillips published
Takes time Maybe I do appreciate stopping to smell the roses.

When is the Cheshire Cat coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley?
By Kara Phillips published
Nine lives Here's how you can prepare for the arrival of the Cheshire Cat.

How to complete the Mimsy Were the Borogoves quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
Treasure hunt Alice needs your help to uncover her own secrets.

How to complete the Books with No Pictures quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
Reading time It's time to sit down for a story with Alice and Vanellope.

How to unlock Alice in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
Curiouser Here's what you need to do to invite Alice to live in your valley.

How to complete the Goblin Diplomacy quest in RuneScape Dragonwilds
By Kara Phillips published
Magical amulet Another side quest involving an amulet.

How to complete the Restless Ghosts quest in Runescape: Dragonwilds
By Kara Phillips published
Spooky scary Here's how you can solve the riddles and track down each ghost.

Bugaboo Pocket is a Tamagotchi full of creepy crawlies
By Kara Phillips published
Bug besties Don't step on the little guy.

REPO's next update will include matchmaking and expressions, so you no longer have to rely on shouting at your friends when they've smashed a valuable
By Kara Phillips published
News Everyone's happy!

The Outlast Trials Season 3 launches today, adding a new enemy and the ability to punish your friends in handmade trials
By Kara Phillips published
News Looks like there's no easy way out.

The best browser games
By Jupiter Hadley last updated
Browse the best A collection of great games you can play right in your browser.

All active Dress to Impress codes in April 2025 and how to redeem them
By Kara Phillips last updated
Five stars Make sure your outfits are worthy of five stars

Forget Dress to Impress and Blue Lock Rivals, my new favourite Roblox experience is literally driving around Dorset
By Kara Phillips published
Open road Back to the home land.
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