My corporate overlords decided I get some vacation during this time of year, it being the holidays and all that. With some free days on my hands I'm planning to mess around with a couple games.
First up is Millennia a 4X game kinda like Civ. The twist is there are different ages that go off the rails from real history—so you can get a steampunk age or one where aliens invade and stuff like that. I barely touched it when it came out but now, after 7 updates, I figure I will give it a proper try.
Then theres Songs of Conquest, an indie game with amazing pixel art that’s sorta like the old Heroes of Might and Magic games- I might play this with a friend early next year as well.
EDIT: OK im feeling a bit tired so Im just gonna play my current Crusader Kings 3 save till I go 2 bed. Happy Holidays everyone
What are the fine folks on Hexbear playing 
My partner and I picked up Mouthwashing and played through it over two days. Absolutely loved it, would heavily recommend. Great indie shorter game with excellent visuals, a great story, and phenomenal sound design.
We’re currently progressing through all of the storylines in Class of ‘09: The Re-Up. Edgy early 00s /b/ style humor. Very funny. Might not be for everyone—look up “class of 09 the anime” on the Tube and if you like that, you’ll like the games.
When we’re not playing together, I’m going through the Elden Ring expansion. It is extremely hard but I love it. I was able to beat the first boss on my first try, and the fight was INCREDIBLY well-designed. Loved the monster, loved the music, loved the style… so good. Heart rate when I beat it was 170.