
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

Obsidian wants to add a 'new layer of strategy' to combat in Grounded 2, resulting in tougher bugs, class-like archetypes, and the ability to dash
By Kara Phillips published
News The bugs are getting an upgrade, but so are we.

Failbetter Games’ next venture swaps Fallen London for an alluring narrative farming simulator—the PC Gaming Show 2025 gives us our first look at its enchanting world
By Kara Phillips published
PCGS 2025 Farming sims with a darker edge are the in thing it seems—wishlist Mandrake on Steam

Action platformer The Rogue Prince of Persia re-announces itself at the PC Gaming Show 2025 with a new breakneck baddie-slashing, boss-battling trailer
By Kara Phillips published
PCGS 2025 Another adventure in the Prince of Persia series awaits in early access.

Steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution has finally received another trailer after a basically 2 years of silence
By Kara Phillips published
News I didn't imagine Avalon. Who would've thought.

Enchanting puzzler Planet of Lana is getting a sequel next year, and I'm already convinced it's going to be more heartbreaking than the last just from its announcement trailer
By Kara Phillips published
News Strap in for another enchanting adventure with everyone's favourite girl and cat duo.

After years of radio silence, Gecko Gods has finally announced a release window and published a demo
By Kara Phillips published
News I've been waiting for this moment.

This puzzle game challenges you to tell a family’s story through organising photo albums and creating scrapbooks
By Kara Phillips published
Piece by piece you can pull this story together.

Cozy foraging game Out and About shares a new trailer as part of the Wholesome Direct, and there's a playtest you can take part in right now
By Kara Phillips published
News In case you don't trust your own instincts, let this game guide you.

I'm quitting PC Gamer to run a vending machine empire in the back streets of Japan after my idle game obsession shadow-dropped at the Wholesome Direct
By Kara Phillips published
News Sometimes you just have to abandon your day job for something new.

Haunted Paws lets you and a friend navigate a haunted house as two dogs trying to find their missing human friend
By Kara Phillips published
News Sounds cute, can't guarantee it won't be terrifying though.

Stress-free city builder Gourdlets is getting a 'fully-featured' multiplayer spin-off sometime this year
By Kara Phillips published
News Gourdlets Together means you can enjoy the easygoing sandbox with pals.

Disney Dreamlight Valley has shared its new roadmap for the rest of 2025, and it looks like one character fans have been asking for since launch is finally coming to stay
By Kara Phillips published
News Three new adventures have been hinted towards, and I can see a lot of players getting excited.

Disney Dreamlight Valley's Peter Pan update is coming in two weeks, alongside a shiny new Star Path and the ability to level up your animal companions
By Kara Phillips published
News Another update to Disney Dreamlight Valley is coming soon, and there's quite a bit to unpack.

How to play Monopoly GO on PC
By Kara Phillips published
Pass Go Bring your favourite mobile game to your desktop in a few steps.

How to get iron in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Get mining If you want upgrades, you need to know where to get iron.

How to get wool in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Fuzzy friends An easy-to-gather crafting material you'll need from time to time.

You won't have to rely on co-ordinates to track down your friends in Minecraft thanks to its upcoming drop
By Kara Phillips published
News Minecraft keeps adding banger after banger in its newest update.

How to get Celestia's Gifts in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Bloom bright Your one-stop shop for transforming Strangelings.

How to get animal hide in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Flesh and bone An essential crafting material you're bound to need at some point.

How to fish in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Reel it in The one question everyone always asks.

How to get salt in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Order up One of life's most essential seasonings.

How to unlock multiplayer in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Better together Everything is better with friends.

How to change your appearance in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
By Kara Phillips published
Dress up Sometimes you've got to shake it up a little bit.
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