While British Columbia is known for its summer beauty, with ocean views, alpine trails, and forest escapes, it’s also home to something a little more pixel-powered: a growing community of video game creators.
If you’re taking a break from the sun or just looking for something new to play, here are five titles made right here in B.C. They’re a great excuse to stay in and press play, and they showcase the creativity, talent, and range of the province’s game development scene.
Kotaku
Rotwood, by Klei Entertainment
Rotwood is a fast-paced roguelike action brawler developed by Klei Entertainment, the acclaimed indie studio behind hits like Don’t Starve, Mark of the Ninja, and Oxygen Not Included. Set in a lush but corrupted forest teeming with monstrous creatures, Rotwood throws players into an ever-mutating world filled with combat, crafting, and co-op chaos.
Available via Early Access on Steam.
IGN
Snacko, by Bluecurse Studios
Snacko is a cozy farming and life sim where you play as Momo, a cat who moves to a mysterious island to restore a forgotten village. Grow crops, raise animals, explore magical biomes, and build your dream town. With charming pixel art, deep customization options, and a touch of adventure, Snacko seamlessly blends relaxing gameplay with whimsical storytelling. Made by a husband/wife duo from Victoria, B.C.!
Available on Steam and coming soon to Nintendo and PlayStation consoles.
Klei Publishing
Rift of the Necrodancer, by Brace Yourself Games
Rift of the NecroDancer is a rhythm-based battle game and a spin-off of Crypt of the NecroDancer. Blending lane-based combat, mini-games, and boss battles synced to music, it delivers fast-paced, beat-matching action with a modern twist. Featuring vibrant visuals and a killer soundtrack, it’s a fresh, standalone rhythm roguelike for fans of music games and monster-mashing mayhem.
Available on Nintendo Switch e-Store and Steam.
Piranha Games
MechWarrior 5: Clans, by Piranha Games
MechWarrior 5: Clans is a standalone tactical mech combat game set during the Clan Invasion of the BattleTech universe. Lead a five-Mech Star through a narrative-driven campaign with modern controls, Unreal Engine 5 visuals, and deep customization. Play solo or in 5-player co-op, commanding massive Mechs across explosive battlefields with strategic precision and cinematic flair.
Available on Steam, Xbox, Epic Games, and PlayStation.
Nexus Games
Peglin, by Red Nexus Games
Peglin is a fast-paced roguelike, pachinko role-playing game. You play a goblin who launches orbs into peg-filled boards to damage enemies, balancing skill, luck, and strategy. Unlock new classes, orbs, relics, and more, and with vibrant pixel art and endless replay value, it blends Peggle-style physics with roguelike progression for a compelling turn-based experience.
Available on Steam and Nintendo e-Store
