The Howl haunts the lands, turning anyone who hears it into a wolf-like beast that goes on to spread this terrifying plague ever further. Turn-based puzzler Howl puts you in the heart of the story as the deaf heroine who is protected from this monstrosity. Find a cure to save others before it’s too late.

What we love: Howl’s beautiful hand-painted illustrations are reminiscent of classic fairy tales, but don’t admire the view for long. The game’s mix of turn-based tactics and puzzle elements challenge you to pass levels as efficiently as possible, all while defeating werewolves and saving villagers before they turn.

Quick tip: Think like a wolf! When Howl confronts you with your first round of enemies, there won’t be time to decide tactics on the hop. Plan the moves, attacks and skills you’ll deploy in advance – as soon as you start a round the game runs through your planned steps, alternating with the monsters.

Meet the creator: Founded in 2009, Mi’pu’mi Games is based in Vienna, Austria. Its team works on their own games and has supported some of the biggest video-game brands around. Howl is the result of one of the company’s Mi’pu’mi Days, an internal day for trying something new.