
Kara Phillips
Kara is an evergreen writer. Having spent five 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

Almost all the cozy games of March have demos to try and I've been snapping up as many as I can
By Lauren Morton published
Cozy calendar A well-timed Steam Next Fest means we've been trying out tons of new cozy games right before they hit release day this month.

The Muri: Wildwoods demo blends cute critters and the same satisfaction of PowerWash Simulator to create what might be my favourite demo from Steam Next Fest
By Kara Phillips published
Clean up Cleanse the world and, in turn, your soul.

The best games like Stardew Valley on PC
By Lauren Morton last updated
Farm Life Games like Stardew Valley have taken root on PC and now you have your choice of farms and towns to revitalize.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of demos available at Steam Next Fest, we've narrowed down our must-play cozy game demos to save you the stress of searching for yourself
By Kara Phillips published
Cozy up Save yourself from the hard work—let us do it for you.

It's been 10 years since the release of Stardew Valley, and these are the 10 best updates the game has released in that time
By Kara Phillips published
Sow good From new neighbours to uncharted isles, there's a lot to sink your teeth into.

If you've ever thought that your desktop is a bit lonely, Desktop Mate has just announced a Sanrio DLC that is so adorable it might make my heart burst
By Kara Phillips published
News Your desktop just got a whole lot cuter.

I thought the Midnight Ramen Shop demo might scratch the Papa's Pizzeria itch, but it actually just made me realise I could never run a ramen shop after getting everyone's orders wrong on purpose
By Kara Phillips published
Hot stuff Sometimes you have to embrace the chaos.

Where to find salt crystals in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
Ready salted Add a little bit of seasoning to your dish.

One of my most anticipated indie games finally has a release date, almost 4 years after its initial reveal
By Kara Phillips published
News I just want to be a little lizard, man.

REPO's upcoming cosmetic update is much more than just funny hats and clothes: 'It has become way bigger and way crazier than we anticipated from the start'
By Kara Phillips published
News It might not release for a while though.

Debate: Which game series is the most popular to cosplay?
By Kara Phillips published
Pick your poison Whether it's Genshin, Final Fantasy, or Minecraft, surely some games are more popular than others.

Birdwatching Notebook is meant to be a relaxing idler, but it drove me to new depths of unlock-obsessed birdmania
By Kara Phillips published
Little birdy Birds of a feather flock together as long as you've placed a berry bush.

Everyone should get into birdwatching, and as a birdwatching devotee, here are the 4 upcoming birding games on Steam I'm keeping tabs on
By Kara Phillips published
Tweety bird Fly from biome to biome and see what you can find.

The demo of Sucker for Love: Crush Landing is the gentle reminder I needed that dating an eldritch god wouldn't be straightforward, actually
By Kara Phillips published
Otherwordly Sometimes you've got to be willing to put in the work.

Minecraft has revealed its final batch of baby mobs ahead of the spring update, and they might be the cutest ones yet
By Kara Phillips published
News My heart can't take any more.

Someone is building a lifesized Seikret cosplay despite the fact they've 'never made anything like this before' and after seeing the process, you can't convince me this thing doesn't live and breathe
By Kara Phillips published
To scale His name is Zekki, and I love him.

How to complete Cupid's Confections in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
Too sweet Everyone loves a bit of chocolate.

How to unlock Lady and Tramp in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
Bella Note All the steps you need to complete to invite these pawfect pals to stay.

I think Minecraft's next update might literally just feature new baby mobs, and I'm not actually that mad about it
By Kara Phillips published
News Goats, camels, and bears, oh my!

How to prepare for the Puppy Love update in Disney Dreamlight Valley
By Kara Phillips published
That's ruff A few ways you can get a headstart.

All Heartopia codes for May 2026: Moonlight Crystals and Materials
By Kara Phillips last updated
Make a wish All active Heartopia codes for Moonlight Crystals, Crafting Materials, and Repair Kits.

Disney Dreamlight Valley is dropping the Puppy Love update in a couple of days, and I haven't been this excited for new characters in a hot minute
By Kara Phillips published
News Paws for thought.

Sometimes simple character designs make the most effective cosplays, and this group of Peak Scouts is the perfect example of that
By Kara Phillips published
It's Peak Marshmallows for morale as well.
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