007 First Light manages to carve out its own identity while making the most of IO Interactive’s past experience. The locales are exotic, the cars are fast, the Gadgets are fun, and the Bond charm is dazzling. Just try and ignore the product placement.

Moldwasher stands out with its quirky ways and keeps the cleaning simulation fun, even in 2D!

Parasol Superstars is a great bundle of two addictive and adorable games that take you back to when you would go to the arcade. With quality-of-life changes, anyone can play this!

Call of the Elder Gods is a stellar, story-driven puzzle game, but some players could find it lacking in variety.

Coffee Talk Tokyo is a wonderful return to the series with new drink additions and a new cast of characters.

Jolt: Neon Breaker is an addictive block-breaking title where you control the trajectory of the ball and upgrade it between each run to fight off the tile invasion before it fills the stage.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a cosy game that is full of whimsy and charm. It is unique, as it rewards curiosity and exploration at your own pace.

A lack of engaging story and characters aside, NITRO GEN OMEGA excels with its strategic combat, gorgeous visual style, and overall uniqueness.

A genuinely charming title, Junkster’s unique building mechanics make this more than just your average platformer.

Nuanced characters, amazing LGBTQ+ representation, and a phenomenal atmosphere make Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker an easy recommendation.

Momento was a delightful journey through the milestones of a life (or lives) you can shape however you want. If you’re looking for a game to scratch that Unpacking itch (with added replayability), it’s a definite recommendation from me.

Technical issues aside, Gothic 1 Remake is a faithful recreation of a beloved early 2000s classic. A fun, nostalgic adventure that is as punishing as it is janky.

Crashout Crew is a vibrant and high-energy game that can be enjoyed solo but should be played co-op with others. It’s chaotic and stressful but will have everyone laughing.

Kamikaze Empire is a chaotic maiden shmup with cute pilots and an endless supply of lives. Flying straight into the enemy to cause an explosion is so fun!

One Move Away is a nice and cosy packing simulator that will make you think outside the box… to put more stuff in it.

Anyone with an inner Goblin has to try Peglin — it's an addictive experience that pushes pachinko past its original roots into an epic roguelike experience.

A stealth-based puzzle game rather than pure stealth, this is a charming debut with a lot of heart. Both well-written and well-presented, it’s a short and sweet title that’s definitely worth your time.

Echo Generation 2 is an excellent game that both newcomers and fans of the original should play. It’s a fun adventure through the multiverse that’s only held back by just being a little too forgiving at times.

Enchanted Garden shines the brightest in the new Spirits, followed by the nice variety of customisable areas & new outfits! Although it's a bit heavy on the themes, I don't think that's a bad thing.

Arcadia Fallen II is a wonderful visual novel with dynamic characters, art, music, and an expansive world that will draw you in. There are numerous puzzles, challenges, and ways to play things out, and it will leave a lasting impression.

Scriptorium is exactly as it says on the tin: a game where you make funny medieval pictures. With a simple story and atmospheric music, it’s great for anyone who enjoys editing pictures and creative freedom.

Prime Monster is a fun, colourful experience, but the gameplay can get a bit repetitive, and it suffers from the challenge created by the randomness of all roguelikes.

The first DLC offering for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion has a couple of great characters; it just would have been nice to get a stage too!

Mina the Hollower is an amazing title from Yacht Club Games that everyone needs to try. It looks and sounds spectacular, has awesome accessibility options, and is compelling to play; add this to your library right now.

If you liked Trash Goblin before, you’ll find more to enjoy in The Artist of Brimhaven. It’s a nice and cosy DLC that complements an already cosy game.

Constance is a game that rivals titles like Silksong and Hollow Knight. With a painterly art style, fluid controls, and a compelling story, you need to experience it!

Wonder of Blue is a fun, cute, pixelated game that mirrors the story of Alice in Wonderland. It’s easy to control and addictive to play.

Schrodinger's Cat Burglar is a mind-bending puzzle game that will make you think outside the box at every turn. It’s cute, it’s challenging, and it’s fun, and that’s all you need in a game.

FROGGY HATES SNOW provided an engaging experience whether I was playing on Normal or Peaceful, with tons of upgrades to get across various categories.

SiNiSistar 2 isn't for the faint of heart, and it's a tough pill to swallow in some areas. But for those looking for a raw experience, it's easy to suggest traversing the lands of Arsezon.

PRAGMATA is an engaging and entertaining game with both a unique combat mechanic and compelling characters. While the fighting can be a bit slow at times, it is definitely a must-play.

Tides of Tomorrow is an incredible experience with a powerful story and very interesting and innovative mechanics. The only real downside is that the choice-based gameplay might not be for everyone.

Despite some odd game design decisions and weird glitches, you should definitely give The Last Gas Station a try. Fun, interesting characters, an intriguing mystery, and slightly chaotic gameplay, I’d definitely recommend this.

Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship is a quirky mix of genres that looks great and is incredibly addictive to play on the Switch.

Clockwork Ambrosia is an addictive run-and-gun title full of exploration and weapon building. The controls can be confusing, and losing items and progress upon death sucked.

Shantytown is a fantastic little game, that could do with some minor adjustments to reach the heights it’s capable of.

Below the Crown is an interesting puzzle game that’s perfect as a side activity, but it’s not something that will hold your focus for a full gaming session.

Wax Heads is a great musical journey all about sticking together, making real art, and that friendship is punk rock. It’s for anyone who likes investigation and constantly looking for something new to listen to, don't skip this sleeper hit.

Well Keeper is a game that feels like it’s straight out of a storybook, with you playing as a cute mouse that flaps its ears to fly. It can be frustrating but feels very rewarding.

Terra Tech Legion feels like a mix of an action-survival title, where you face waves of foes, and LEGO®, where you customise and make your own vehicle. It’s a must-try title!

All Hail the Orb is a light-hearted and silly automation clicker game with a gameplay loop that isn’t frustrating and is hard to put down. The visuals are great, and it has tons of ducks!

Demon Lord: Just a Block is a roguelike action game where the world only moves as fast as you want it to. Your character moves one block at a time, so it moves as fast as you do. It’s so fun!

The Spell Brigade is just a good bullet heaven that can be enjoyed by yourself, but especially with friends. With incredible spells, tons of enemies, plenty to unlock, and potentially lots of friendly fire, I recommend giving this game a shot.

A decent eroge game with survival elements and pixel art, though with challenging combat and relationship meters.

Restore Your Island is a nice, simple, and short experience with fun secrets to discover and a fairly enjoyable gameplay loop.

Beast Breaker manages to mix RPG elements and engaging characters with the simple gameplay loop of Super Breakout. Offering a variety of approaches to combat and skilful, bouncy battling, the game is worth a look for RPG and Breakout fans alike!

RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is an addictive game full of strategy that is hard to put down; it is mesmerising.

A short, yet sweet experience, Cleaning Up! doesn’t require much from players, but its chilled, cosy nature makes it an easy one to recommend.

Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is a charming puzzler for those who want the freedom to get super creative with magic. It’s whimsical, fun, and satisfying, so grab your wand and give it a go.

I definitely recommend getting Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator. While it doesn’t have a lot, it’s a fun, nostalgic game that doesn’t mind being simpler than its contemporaries.

Highway Noir is a nice little driving game to add to your collection, with a fairly compelling story and thrilling gameplay that’ll keep you pedal to the floor all the way through. However, it can feel like a drag in places.

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure that will have you glued to the screen. With Shinkai-esque aesthetics, a meaningful use of photography and relatable characters, you’ll not want to leave the Dusklands.

While not an essential addition, this DLC offers extra context that offers a similar emotional tale to that of the base game. Even at only an hour or so, it’s as beautiful as the mainline entry and has a few more challenges and stages that will interest fans.

ROGOLF will challenge your putting prowess with tricky courses and tough challenges. However, your greatest enemy isn’t your boss, but the iffy physics and a cruddy camera.

Beyond Words is an addictive blend of Scrabble and Balatro, but some of the requirements to beat later stages feel quite unreasonable, so it can be frustrating to play and be met with failure, only to start over.

People of Note is a great-looking and sounding rhythm RPG. If you are a fan of making or playing music, there are so many references here to make you smile.

The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City’s Fall is an interactive visual novel that has you trying to survive a demon massacre through the choices you make.

GRIDbeat! is a rhythm-puzzle game where you must match the beat of the music to escape the system you are trapped in and overcome obstacles in your way.

Adds a lot to improve the experience for these 20-year-old games, and it helps that the games themselves really hold up.

Monster Girl Therapy is a great game for its intended audience of players who care the most about a meaningful story. So even though the gameplay is pretty bad, if you’re the right kind of player, it can be an amazing and memorable experience.

A solid story mode combined with tight racing mechanics make Screamer the potential racing game of the year.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a strange, wonderful experience I am glad I picked up. The improved combat system, gripping narrative, and beautiful locales make it worth the long stretches fighting up hills.

Crimson Desert is a game with a lot to offer players, but it gets held back slightly by some odd design choices that can create more of a challenge than they really need to.

Demon Tides will be an adventure for those new to platformers or an old-hand. With a compelling story, accessible gameplay and a challenge regardless of which mode you’re on, there’s so much available for everyone to discover.

ITER-8 is an intriguing roguelite that fans of the genre should try out, with satisfying gameplay that’ll keep you coming back… even if you aren’t sure what the goal exactly is.

While having some frustrating moments, Collector’s Cove can be a relaxing experience that encourages exploration and discovery. Take your time, and you’ll be rewarded greatly in this game.

Anthem#9 is a vibrant game with a great aesthetic and fast-paced action. I loved being able to pull off huge combos and cancel out my opponent’s attacks.

Mr. Sleepy Man is a title for fans of N64 games and is brimming with personality. There isn’t much direction, so you’re free to wander and cause chaos wherever you go.

Pieced Together is a lovely and wholesome game about friendship and growing older. If you enjoy gentle puzzles and heartfelt storytelling, you’ll absolutely love it.

Freerunners will make you feel like a practitioner. You’ll struggle a lot and fail frequently, but with enough time, effort, and bruises, any obstacle can be overcome.

From the engaging storyline to the gorgeous aesthetics, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a wonderful experience from beginning to end.

Don’t Touch the Snail is a surprisingly intense game for something that seems so simple! A nuanced and adrenaline-filled take on an unassuming genre.

Ratcheteer DX looks and feels just like the classic action-adventure titles you grew up playing. It's a challenging time!

Mini Tank Mayhem is a compelling tower-defence deck-building game that is full of excitement and suspense. There is so much to unlock, and I can’t wait to play more!

Fortuna Magus is just a really good JRPG that delivers what it promises. With a compelling story, combat that encourages experimentation, and an engaging progression system, this will make for a nice 10 hours of gameplay.

An amazing display of passion and attention to detail wrapped up in a lighthearted and anime-like adventure! Call me Mei and Ducky's #1 fan.

Scott Pilgrim EX is just a really dumb, fun adventure through the streets of Toronto. Though it has some hiccups, you fall in lesbians with its combat, art direction, and writing.

You should really play Dice A Million. If you loved Balatro, you’ll find yet another great and addictive roguelike that will take up hours upon hours of your life just rolling dice.

Resident Evil Requiem is a game that uses the full history of the series and creates one of the most stellar gaming experiences I’ve come across for a long time.

Another great entry into the long-running series, Ys X: Proud Nordics is highly recommended, provided you haven’t played the original. For those who have, there just isn’t enough new content to justify paying full price.

Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is a successful trip down memory lane. It may be a short title, but it doesn’t miss out on charm, with an adventure that will delight players of all ages.

One of the most unique experiences I’ve had in gaming, and I can’t believe it’s over; I look forward to more titles by The Rat Zone.

Apart from troubles with framerate and visual clarity, Romeo is a Dead Man is worth your time if you’ve had this game on your radar. You’ll want to kill the past over it.

The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is a bizarre and humorous game that traps you inside the subconscious of a burnt-out game developer. It is very challenging and rewarding at the same time.

Mewgenics is an eclectic, strategy-filled experience. I’ve never played a game that combines cat breeding with tactical, turn-based battles like this. It was worth the wait.

While it can be repetitive and the art style is a little generic, Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights shines when it comes to world-building and the distinct storylines through each route of gameplay.

Cozy Caravan is one of the most unique experiences I've had, and it's elevated even further by the evident love the 5 Lives Studios pours into it.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure brings all the great features of mobile games while leaving behind FOMO, and it makes it one of the most cosy titles you can find on Steam!

The Perfect Pencil is a great metroidvania full of exploration, a rich story, and odd, hand-drawn characters that give the game a surreal feel you need to experience for yourself.

Cairn is just really nice to play, with an emotionally gripping story and beautiful sights. You will struggle and get frustrated, but you will overcome whatever is in your way.

Core Keeper is a labour of love that continues to improve with each update, with Void & Voltage adding more for new and old players alike.

Streetdog BMX is just a polished arcade-style BMX game that will teach and challenge you in every aspect. Although the controls may take getting used to, you’ll find an incredibly fun game here.

Slick gameplay, stylish visuals and an interesting narrative with a timeless underlying theme of cooperation, respect, and understanding of each other’s points of view.

A truly engrossing RPG, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is the best game in the Calvard arc yet and a must-play for series fans.

What else can you expect from Clicker Climber: Reverse Pachinko but snowballing numbers and intense difficulty that will keep you playing for hours. Pachinko has never been so addictive without losing or earning real money.

A mish-mash of genres that blend well and give you a lot to do for the price of free.

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road may have been years in the making, but it was absolutely worth the wait. A massive game with plenty to do, and one fans of the franchise absolutely have to play.

Hero Seekers is a unique turn-based RPG with an interesting story and a strategic battle system that lets you plan each move. It feels worthy of your time!