Best Windows apps this week
One-hundred and seventy-one in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps and games released for Windows 8.x and Windows 10 in the past seven days.
A solid selection has been added to Windows Store this week. Games do dominate the Windows landscape currently, and it shows when you go through this week's listing.
No release stuck out enough though which means that we have not handed out an "app of the week" award this time around.
As always, if I missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in the comments below or notify me via email instead.
Discounts This Week
The following discounts are provided by Red Stripe Deals, a weekly changing list of offers, and the Deals Hub application.
The following is this week's selection:
- Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan, an adventure game for $3.49
- Evo Explores, a puzzle game for $0.99
- DogWorld 3D: My Puppy, animal playing app for $0.99
- Solitaire Mystery: Stolen Power HD, hidden object and solitaire game for $0.99
- The Treasures of Montezuma 3 Premium, a matching game for $0.99
- Pinball League: HardHat Zone, a pinball game for $0.99
- Tweet It! for Windows, a Twitter client for $2.99
App of the week
None this week
Other apps
This jump and run game shares several similarities with Donkey Kong Country but it is lighter than the Nintendo classic when it comes to gameplay.
All you do is tap, double-tap or tap and hold in the game, as your character moves on its on from left to right.
Your task in the game is to reach the level exit by avoiding obstacles and collecting bananas and other extras that are scattered along the way.
Corbie is a bookmark manager that supports Microsoft Edge and Twitter currently.
While you can add bookmarks directly in the application, you can also share from Edge or Twitter to add new resources to Corbie this way.
Corbie ships with a couple of interesting features, for instance an option to have sites automatically translated when they are opened from within the application.
This is a classic Plants vs. Zombies style game in which you defend your position by shooting elemental fragments at onrushing enemies.
You cannot move the elements that defend your base, but you can use spells that you have at your disposal to turn the tide of battle in your favor.
Coins are earned while you play the game which you can invest in upgrades, for instance better base defenses or individual improvements for elements to make them hit harder or sturdier.
Fire: Ungh's Quest ($9.99, no free trial)
Fire: Ungh's Quest is an adventure game with puzzle elements in which you play the Neanderthal Ungh who happened to let the fire go out during his first night watch.
You are banished from the village and must start a search to bring back fire to your village.
Funimation is a subscription service that provides subscribers with a database of English-dubbed and subtitled Japanese anime shows.
It offers HD shows, movies OVAs and extras, the latest simulcast shows and fast access to the latest episodes with English dubs.
Please note that Funimation is only available in select regions.
This is a great looking 3D shooting game that is currently available as an open beta.
The game uses a light RPG system in which you level up to unlock new equipment.
You select up to three weapons or extras before you jump into levels, and gain access to better items while you level up.
Missions are provided that grant you extra experience when you complete them, but the actual game seems to be currently limited to deathmatch against bots.
ToView is a live TV client that is focused on UK television currently. It features an interactive channel guide, additional information about shows, a full screen mode and live tile support to pin your favorite channels to the start menu.
Includes channels such as BBC1 and BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
Notable updates
AutoCAD 360 is a universal application now featuring a revamped UI, canvas performance and stability improvements.
NCAA March Madness Live is a Windows 10 Universal application now. Updated for the 2016 tournament with new look and improved bracket picking experience.
TVPlan Beta updated with partial Xbox controller support, show scraping, full theming and a lot more.
Wunderlist updated with a brand new design, Cortana support and more.