In this guide we will talk about what we believe are the best Italian video games currently available on the market
The gaming world is vast and hundreds of different games are released every year around the world. The spotlight, however, is always aimed at the large international companies and it is easy to forget about them great titles created in our country. For this reason we have decided to write this guide, in which we will talk about what we think they are the best Italian video games currently available on the market.
Not just small companies
Many people think that only small indie titles are produced in Italy, but this is not true at all. Although indie developers have nothing to envy to large productions, there are also many in our country large software houses, come Kunos Simulations or Milestone. Moreover, in Italy there are also large divisions of international companies, such as for example Ubisoft Milan, which despite being part of Ubisoft, is in effect an Italian software house.
Assetto Corsa Competizione – Best Italian video games
Let’s start this list with one of the most famous Italian titles abroad, Assetto Corsa Competition, a driving simulator developed by the aforementioned Kunos Simulations. Assetto Corsa Competizione is the Official video game of the Blancpain GT Series and allows players to personally experience the atmosphere of the FIA GT3 homologated Championship.
The title faithfully reproduces the driving feeling of the cars and for this reason it is advisable to play it using a steering wheel rather than a controller. Furthermore, you can also drive your car in first person using a VR headset, so as to increase the immersion of the title. If you are a car lover you will not find a better title than Assetto Corsa Competizione on PC, but we remind you that given its extremely technical and simulative nature, it may not be suitable for everyone. Assetto Corsa Competizione is available for PC on Steam.
The Town of Light – Best Italian video games
The Town of Light è un psychological thriller with horror elements developed and published by LKA, an Italian indie company based in Florence. The game is set inside theex-asylum of Volterra and tells the story of Renée, an old patient who returned to the institution to investigate her past. For the making of the game, the development team has conducted many extensive research and he also made some inspections inside the asylum. Thanks to these studies, the developers managed to capture the atmosphere of this place and to propose it again within their game in an impeccable way.
If you are looking for a game that can worry you without using classic supernatural creatures, then this is the one for you. The Town of Light is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans – Migliori videogiochi italiani
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans it’s a scrolling fighting game developed by the software house Trinity Team. The title represents the first official video game of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, the iconic couple of Italian actors, and offers a completely new plot inspired by their most famous films. The gameplay instead takes point from the great classics of scrolling fighting games such as Double Dragon o Streets of Rage, and will see our two protagonists punch their way through the levels.
The development team is made up of great lovers of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, and has managed to create a title capable of reviving fans the typical atmospheres of their films. Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans è available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
Last Day of June – Best Italian video games
Last Day of June it’s a puzzle adventure developed by Ovosonic and published by 505 Games. The title narrates the touching story of Carl and June, two lovers who have been separated due to a terrible car accident. Our goal will be to go back in time through paintings painted by June and solving various puzzles in the hope of preventing her death.
The title has been exceptionally received by both critics and gamers and is considered one of the best indie games of 2017. It has also received numerous awards for its well-curated story and interesting Graphic Design. Last Day of June is available for PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo Switch.
Milanoir – Best Italian video games
Milanoir is a action game set in the Milan of the 70s developed by Italo Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. In the title we will play the role of Piero, a former prisoner seeking revenge against the man who framed him. During our adventure we will have to make our way through a beautiful city recreated in pixel art and full of references to the detective stories of the 70s. Milanoir’s gameplay is strongly inspired by that of titles such as Hotline Miami and shares a great abundance of mature content with the latter.
The main mode of the title is the single player campaign, but there is also an arena mode and a mode local cooperative. If you are a lover of old Italian crime films, you cannot miss this little pearl. Milanoir is available for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Dry Drowning – Best Italian video games
Dry Drowning is an interesting one visual novel investigativa developed by Studio V and published by VLG Publishing. The title is set in a dystopic future and sees a gloomy as the protagonist detective haunted by his past. During our adventure we will have to investigate a series of mysterious murders, with the aim of uncovering the macabre truth they hide.
The game offers a very curated story, which can branch out into many different avenues based on our choices and culminate in well three different endings. Moreover, the captivating story will be accompanied by excellent drawings in dark tones, which will help the player even more to immerse themselves in the noir atmosphere of the game. Dry Drowning is available for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
BLACK: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure – Best Italian video games
N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure è un puzzle adventure focused on narrative developed by the Italian software house Storm in a Teacup. The game is set in a fantasy and dark world, and sees as the protagonist a man called Nero. During our adventure, we will have to guide Nero on a dream journey undertaken with the aim of overcome the grave grief that afflicts him.
If you are looking for a game with a deep story and some interesting puzzles, NERO is the one for you. Keep in mind though that this game is really very short, so if you are looking for a more lasting experience we recommend you try another title. BLACK: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure is available for Xbox One, PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – Best Italian video games
Let’s talk now about Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a title developed by the aforementioned Ubisoft Milan. This game was born from the union of the Nintendo Mario franchise with the Ubisoft one of the Rabbids and the result is truly amazing.
The title is excellent Xcom-style turn-based strategy which, although it may seem otherwise, owns one good complexity and is capable of offer a valid challenge even to veterans of the genre. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is available in exclusive to Nintendo Switch.
Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf – Best Italian video games
Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf is a First person strategic RPG developed by the Italian studio Forge Replay. The game was first released on iOS and Android devices in 2013, but later also made it to PC and consoles. The title is set in the same universe of the homonymous series of books and sees the protagonist in pursuit of a dangerous group of bandits.
The title offers quite complex turn-based combat, but above all it boasts an engaging and inspired storyline able to capture you in a few moments. Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf is available now for Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Italian quality
These are the best Italian video games that we have chosen to be part of this guide. Obviously there are many other great titles produced in our country, but for this list we have decided to include only titles we have personally tried. In any case, the Italian videogame panorama is constantly evolving and There will be a lot of new quality titles for sure next month. Before saying goodbye, here is a brief summary of our guide:
- Assetto Corsa Competition
- The Town of Light
- Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans
- Last Day of June
- Milanoir
- Dry Drowning
- N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
- Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf
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