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About Mac Wheeler
Mac is a GameRant writer, who has been gaming for over 40 years. He mostly plays multiplayer or co-op games, with the same group of friends he has played with online for 25 years.
Favorite Games
Star Wars Galaxies, ELITE: Dangerous, 7 Days To Die, X4 and Stellaris, EVE Online, Star Citizen and XCOM 2. These are all games that I have hundreds or even thousands of hours playing.
Industry Focus
I'm a sci-fi junkie, and specifically space games. If it has spaceships I'm happy. I also have a weakness for zombie survival games.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Unlocking my Jedi character slot playing Star Wars Galaxies before the CU and NGE updates.
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The Best Adventure-Based Soulslike Games
If you look for more than just challenging combat in your action games, these are the best adventure Soulslike games with worlds worth exploring.

8 Best Adventure Soulslike Games, Ranked
These great soulslike (and soulslike-adjacent games) emphasize the spirit of adventure through their thrilling combat and enticing narratives.

8 Best RPGs Where You Level Up Spells And Attacks
Some role-playing games enable the player to level up their skills in some way, to improve them.

Best Mechs In MechWarrior 5: Clans
Mechwarrior 5: Claims has an excellent lineup of mechs, but there are some that stand out as being the best of the bunch.

8 Best Real-Time Strategy Games If You Don't Have Much Time To Play, Ranked
For real-time strategy players with real-life commitments, these games offer satisfying gameplay in conveniently short play sessions.

8 Best Games That Use Map Seeds
Some games allow players to provide a map seed when generating a new map, and choosing a good one can be crucial.

Best Anno Games For Beginners, Ranked
Some of the games in the Anno franchise are much simpleter to learn than others, making them great for beginners.

8 4X Strategy Games With The Best Storytelling, Ranked
The 4X strategy genre—explore, expand, exploit, exterminate—is known for its deep and complex gameplay, blending elements of diplomacy, espionage, economics, and military conquest. While many 4X games prioritize strategic depth over narrative, some go the extra mile in delivering immersive storytelling.

8 4X Strategy Games With The Best Stories, Ranked
Some 4X games combine tradtional strategy gameplay with exceptional, compelling storytelling and plotlines.

Fallout 76: 9 Overpowered Builds That Are A Lot Of Fun
These Fallout 76 builds more than excel at what they do—they are absolutely overpowered, and a ton of fun to use to top if off.

Once Human: 8 Best Hunting Locations
Hunting animals is key to finding upgrade resources in Once Human, making these hunting locations ideal spots to revisit during a playthrough.

Fallout 4: 7 Overpowered Builds That Are A Lot Of Fun
Putting together a focused character build in Fallout 4 can generate some very overpowered results, something these builds excel at.

Dying Light 2: Best Ranged Weapons, Ranked
Dying Light 2 doesn't really encourage the player to use ranged weapons, but if they need one just in case, these are the best options.

Fallout Shelter: Best Layouts
Fallout Shelter players should try out the following fantastic layouts that have superb efficiency.

Fallout Shelter: Best Quests
Fallout Shelter features various quests that players can complete in exchange for some nice rewards. Here are some of the best ones available.

The Forest: 8 Best Villages To Raid
There are 8 different enemy villages in The Forest, but not all of them are as profitable to raid as others.

6 Games That Have Been Used For Military Training
Some games have serious real-world applications, and this includes being used by the military to help with training.

The Forest: Best Weapon Upgrades, Ranked
There are several upgrades for the weapons in The Forest, but each upgrade comes with pros and cons, so it's important to know which one to choose.

The Forest: Best Things To Craft First
The first few days of a playthrough in The Forest can be harrowing, so players must plan to craft these items first.

8 Best Games That Take Place On A Spacecraft
Spacecrafts including space stations and spaceships, have been a popular setting for video games. Here are the best games set on one.