Not every game has to be an epic 100 hour smash and bash shoot em up. Here's some casual puzzle games that are easy to get into and won't take too much of your time to complete.

In the game “Papetura,” you play a piece of paper named Pape. There's not a lot of explanation as to why you're a piece of paper. Perhaps this is what beings look like in this paper world - because everything in this game is made out of paper. A dark adversary follows you and has the power of fire, which threatens to burn your world. Your quest is to save the world, with your companion, Tura.

If floating on a raft in the middle of the ocean, catching fish, staying hydrated, and avoiding shark attacks is your cup of distilled water, then “Raft” is the game for you.

I just finished playing the game Cloudpunk. I had high hopes for it. It’s a great looking game. Released in 2020, Cloudpunk is “A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.”

From the SteamOS page — "Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to the breaking point? Who will you become in the process?"

As November nears, the calendar finds us amid the heart of political season with Election Day just a few short days away. Going to the polls should be a day to celebrate. An opportunity for the members of our community to come forward and vote.

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension popped up in Steam on sale this week, so despite the fact I have 80 games in my Steam library, including several I haven't yet installed, I went for it. It's the game’s third anniversary on Steam.

The game starts on a ferry in Oregon. It's in first-person perspective, and we see an arm in a cast and a bouquet of lilies, so we know there's been a tragic death. In the person's lap is a diary with 'Edith Finch' written on the front. We open the diary, and Edith, the narrator, starts talking.

Cool Mornings, Warm Afternoons It’s that time of the year when you need to be prepared for both cool weather and sunny hot weather. Launching in the a.m. and running down the lake can be …

Living in Texas is a privilege. It is exactly where I want to spend the rest of my life.

Recently I was told a tale by a good friend regarding his elementary school days in Abilene. It would seem my friend was a typical west Texas boy of the late ‘50s. He rode stick horses, …

My Front PorchSam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.Penthouse to outhouse? Really?For any NFL …

Path of Exile If you like Diablo, you'll love Path of Exile The whole reason I joined the Steam platform back in 2014 was because I wanted to play Path of Exile. I really missed playing …

Drawing a Circle Around Yourself By David ShafferDr. David Shaffer and his wife, Daniele, are Azle-area residents. David is the director of Son Shine Ministries (equipfamilies.org) and serves on the …

My Front PorchSam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment producer/promoter. “I don’t need to remember…it’s …

Dear Mrs. Ware:I would like to take this opportunity to formally write a letter of recognition and appreciation to one of the fantastic and astute employees who works for your award-winning and …

I have more than 80 games in my Steam library. This is a ridiculous amount of games. Some of them I‘ve played through, completed, and uninstalled. Some of them I keep installed, because I’m not done playing it (like Cities: Skylines.) And there are seven games in my library right now I haven’t installed yet.

Dear Editor- I'm going down memory lane. I was thinking about the ones I went to Haltom City Beauty School with in Fort Worth during 1969-1970s. I lived in Bedford then. My name was Jarvis …

If you're a fan of resource games and city builder games, you'll love Timberborn. Sentient beavers are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. It's a mostly peaceful existence, but there are droughts that can last several days, so it's important for the beavers to have plenty of water to drink and food to eat while the drought continues.

My Front PorchSam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.Isn’t it time to try something different?I …