Naiad is an immersive and accessible adventure that’s unabashedly sweet and delightfully simple.

State of Decay is still, without a doubt, one of the better zombie games available today. Despite not having all the polish and AAA bells and whistles of a big budget title, it has an original concept, a lot of depth, and a genuine tension evoked by its “no one is ever safe,” atmosphere.

You might come to Double Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle for Double Dragon and River City Ransom, but you’ll likely stay for the sheer variety of mayhem and play experiences that it has to offer.

It’s not a Final Fantasy 7 style remake, but the Definitive Edition comes closer to a remake than a simple remaster can, and that goes a long way to making the game enjoyable for the modern gaming audience.

Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen doesn’t get away from its roots to focus on being a game, and that’s exactly why it works. It’s a tiny burst of playful charm that understands the vibe of the phenomenon that is Bluey.

Beyond Galaxy takes the fundamentals of classic RPGs and expands on them to create a unique experience that’s wholly its own.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a both a refreshing, lighthearted take on Firaxis Games’ XCOM formula as well as a shining example of how to faithfully adapt Marvel properties to new game genres that sit outside of the typical action-adventure wheelhouse, propped up by great writing, dialogue, and stellar voice-acting befitting the source material.

Little Rocket Lab combines engaging, methodical Factory Sim elements with cozy farming sim aesthetics for an incredibly satisfying experience.

Infinity Nikki is a genuinely enjoyable game about exploring, forging friends and making pretty dresses, let down by an abundance of predatory monetization and unnecessary mobile design choices.

Think Limbo, but more haunting and with better controls, and you'll have a basic idea of what Rain World is about.

Nier: Automata – 3C3C1D119440927 is a short but sweet addition to what is arguably the year’s finest game, and definitely something fans and newcomers alike will enjoy.

Total Chaos is rough, strange, and stubborn in all the right ways. It’s the kind of horror game that lingers because it feels genuinely lived-in, and If you’re willing to meet it on its own terms, it gets under your skin and stays there.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom takes the best things from its Switch counterparts—and a few of the bad ones—and creates an incredible unique free-form top-down experience.

Turnip Boy Robs A Bank is a charmingly ridiculous roguelite that packs a lot of humor and gunplay in its short length.

Destroy All Humans! keeps the best parts of its 2005 game in mind while rebooting the series with a short, but engaging story and addictive alien destruction.

A Knight to Remember manages to capture the spirit of its predecessors without ever feeling like an empty exercise in nostalgia.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is not for newcomers, but provides plenty of great action for series veterans.

Monster Hunter Stories is an admirable glow up of the 3DS classic that will please fans and newcomers alike.

A sheer work of art with some archaic design choices, Banner Saga still dazzles now as much as it did during its release.

Metal: Hellsinger is a scream come true for metal music FPS fans and could make anyone a fan of The Metal.

Wishblossom Ranch shakes up Disney Dreamlight Valley with its invaluable Mounts, while only addressing one or two of the overall game's major flaws.

More than an Animal Crossing clone or South Park joke, Hello Kitty Island Adventure offers one of the more fulfilling exclusives for Apple Arcade.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure's City Town DLC is a massive infusion of content, putting the "expansion" in "expansion pack."

This is an excellent representation of what made these games so beloved and enjoyed, not to mention frustrating for gamers.

Another excellent addition to the Switch’s expansive library of quality platformers.

Lucky’s Tale serves its purpose and demonstrates how well third person view games can work in virtual reality.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is an incredible strategy title for the Nintendo Switch. While the gameplay can be monotonous at times, changing up how you play can easily absolve those issues.

A re-inventive MOBA that isn't perfect, especially with its free-to-play scheme, but still rises above the pack.