Don't Die, Minerva! vs Sparklite
Don't Die, Minerva!
Don't Die, Minerva! is a Halloween-themed, arcade shooter-like, rogue-lite where you play as 11-year-old Minerva who was trapped in a haunted mansion and is desperate to find a way out. Kite enemies around, dodge colorful projectiles, and deploy your trusty stuffed animal-slash-turret whenever possible just so you can make it to the next elevator in one piece!The game looks and feels like a roguelite that’s aimed towards midcore/casual gamers as well as children who enjoy challenging games, due to its easy-to-grasp gameplay and also its child-friendly visuals (no blood or gore). The protagonist herself is also a child, so there’s that. However, the game doesn’t seem to offer much once you’ve grinded and unlocked all your skills, and because of this, its full price is definitely a bit on the higher end.
Still, if you love playing rogue-lites and would like to buy a game that both you and your child can enjoy, Don’t Die, Minerva is a really great choice. It’s just that you might want to wait for a discount before you buy the game.
Sparklite
Sparklite is a top-down action-adventure RPG where you’ll battle various creatures corrupted by the rampant mining of Sparklite, a powerful energy source and the life force of the world of Geodia, as well as the very miners led by the mysterious villain called “Baron”, who used those very ores to fuel their war machines. Battle through throngs of enemies in constantly changing landscape, gather sparklite along with other upgrades to use, and bring the fight to Baron and his foremen before it’s too late!The game may be somewhat grindy and repetitive in the long run, but Sparklite is a brilliant, well-made game that is definitely worth its asking price.