Sofia Kim

Staff Writer Books & Comics Gaming BLOG

Sofia Kim writes about games for Speculative Chic: recommendations, troubleshooting guides and explainers on PC settings. Platforms, editions and release dates in her guides are checked against official store listings and publisher announcements.

7 Articles · Writing since 2026

Articles by Sofia Kim

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Games Like Minecraft: 15 Sandbox Games to Play in 2026

October 27, 2026

Hytale, Vintage Story and Terraria lead 15 games like Minecraft, grouped into block-building sandboxes, open-world survival, 2D takes and free…

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Games Like Stardew Valley: 13 Farming and Life Sims to Play

October 27, 2026

Fields of Mistria, Coral Island and Friends of Mineral Town lead 13 games like Stardew Valley, grouped by town life,…

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Games Like Wordle: 15 Daily Puzzles to Play Next

October 27, 2026

Quordle and Octordle keep Wordle's rules closest, Waffle borrows its color clues, while Connections, Strands and Spelling Bee share its…

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Games Like Animal Crossing: 12 Cozy Life Sims to Play Next

October 25, 2026

Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Disney Dreamlight Valley and Pokémon Pokopia lead 12 cozy life sims for Animal Crossing fans, with…

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12 Games Like It Takes Two for Two-Player Co-op (2026)

October 25, 2026

Split Fiction and A Way Out lead 12 two-player co-op picks like It Takes Two, with platforms and co-op modes…

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DLSS Frame Generation Explained: GPUs, Settings and Is It Worth It (2026)

October 25, 2026

How DLSS Frame Generation works, which RTX GPUs support each mode, how to enable it, and when it is worth…

DBD Error Code 8028 on Epic Games: Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide

DBD Error Code 8028 on Epic Games: What It Means and How to Fix It

May 1, 2026

What Dead by Daylight error 8028 on Epic Games means and the steps that fix connection errors like it.

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