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In the absence of a new Deus Ex, indie imsim Tokyo Walled City may scratch that stealth 'n' stolen passwords itch
From the buzzing tube lights of TGS 2026 emerges Tokyo Walled City, a (deep breath) "stealth action retro-cyberpunk immersive sim with survival horror and RPG elements" in development at indie outfit Grim Ronin. Hey, I like most of those things, and I like rainy, neon Japanese st…
Dishonored director Harvey Smith thinks there's still room for big-budget immersive sims: 'When it really comes together and it has the budget behind it and the team, you end up with Deus Ex or Dishonored'
And now he's going to have to duke it out with Thief designer Randy Smith Evergreen.
No Law Looks Like the Deus Ex Successor I’ve Been Waiting For
No Law looks like the Deus Ex successor I’ve been waiting for.
Blending Deus Ex with Escape from Butcher Bay, Deficit is one of the best-feeling indie immersive sims I've played—even if the stealth system needs serious work
Playing the demo for Deficit was far from a net loss.
A multi-month delay for Deus Ex turned into a huge payoff for one of its best characters, says designer Harvey Smith
Smith's story about the late stages of Deus Ex development takes some time to get to the point, but it's a fun ride.
Deus Ex And Immersive Sim Founding Father, Warren Spector, Retires From Game Development
One of the gaming industry's most notable icons, Warren Spector, has decided to retire and will no longer be actively involved in game development. Spector is credited as one of the founders of the immersive sim genre, with Deus Ex and Thief acting as his most recognisable projec…
The latest ugly-cool immersive sim is scratching my itch for new Deus Ex
And it lets you drive, which feels somehow momentous.
System Shock, Deus Ex Developer's New Game Ends Support After Two Months
Warren Spector's latest stealth title, Thick as Thieves, ends support after only two months, sharing details about its playability in the future.
2026's best RPG might look like Disco Elysium, but it was heavily inspired by Deus Ex, and its creator wants 'to do a first-person game at some point'
The designer of Esoteric Ebb guides us through the games on his PC.