A simplistic city building meets tower defence hybrid, Becastled is an enjoyable few hours, however, the lack of content means you’ll have seen and done everything before too long.

Forsaker:DingDing&Blade offers an interesting plot, but there are some limitations to the gameplay that hold it back from casual players.

I really loved BALL x PIT. Its gameplay is addictive to no end and every aspect just enriches the experience that much more.

JETRUNNER lets you live out your speed demon dreams, but it can be lacking for those looking for a little more.

Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship is a great mix of genres with a cartoony look and a fun sense of humour that keeps pulling you back for more.

A fun, but deeply flawed title that leans too heavily on its random mechanics.

Battlefield 6 takes the franchise back to the classic four-class formula and adds in new features to make the qunfights smoother than ever. With a short but fun single-player campaign and great multiplayer potential, this may be one to check out.

Slime Rancher 2 might be more of the same, but it’s still really good at the end of the day. With a new world, refinements to its design and mechanics, and tons of quality-of-life improvements, what else do you need in a sequel?

Shrine’s Legacy pulls you back to the 16-bit era of gaming. With a strong story, great visuals, and fantastic music, this is a game you should try, whether solo or with a friend.

An adventure that is unintentionally comedic at best, and downright broken at its worst. Some fun moments during combat do shine through, but without some much needed updates, this is one to steer clear of.

Dream of Another tells you a story, rather than showing it to you. It can be beautiful, sad, funny, and provoking, but ultimately it was underwhelming. Or maybe I just don’t get it.

Monster Mop Up allows you to catch Ragamuffins and clean the crap out of everything, but that’s about it. If you want to turn your brain off for a while and clean, then it’s a good way to go, but otherwise, there’s not a lot of variation.

UNYIELDER is an amazing spectacle. If you can keep up, you’ll find a lightning-fast roguelite where every fight might be your last.

Candy Rangers is a challenging on-rails shooter that has you controlling a team of four characters at the same time once you get used to the controls.

Digimon Story Time Stranger combines nostalgia for fans of the anime series with fun combat and an emotional rollercoaster of a storyline. It’s the perfect entry point for new fans, and one that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers is a rerelease of the original game that was on the Neo Geo, it is a challenging game with local and online co-op with 22 fighters.

Piñata Go Boom is a nice and short time that doesn’t overstay its welcome and keeps you invested all the way through.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of the franchise or a complete newcomer, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a must-play for fans of RPGs.

Border Town is a fine, if simple, experience that you shouldn't expect the world of. Its iffy translation and bad UI can be dealbreakers, but those who stick with it may find a nice and easy time.

Death end re;Quest: Code Z is a mix of visual novel and mystery dungeon roguelike, with an intriguing story and plenty of horror.

DeadWire is brutal in both its violence and difficulty, but for those who can endure, they’ll find a fast-paced shooter that relies on creativity, planning ahead, and a quick trigger finger.

Hades II builds on everything that the original had and manages to double the content while still keeping its Supergiant Games feel. It has unrivaled roguelite elements that prioritise player skill over randomisation, and content aplenty that you won't be left wanting for more.

It has some nice smashing physics, but it has plenty of issues and very repetitive gameplay.

SILENT HILL f is nearly perfect, delivering a compelling story and haunting atmosphere. With incredible audio design, a fresh and immersive Japanese setting, enjoyable combat, and satisfying puzzles, it’s a must-play for long-time fans and newcomers.

Bloodthief knows what it wants to be and does it very well. However, those looking for a deeper world or lore will be disappointed.

Platypus Reclayed is one of the best arcade shoot ’em ups I have played. It’s challenging, but so rewarding. Who knew flying a clay ship could be so much fun?

While Dying Light: The Beast has some minor issues, the overall experience is fantastic and worth your time.

Easy Delivery Co. is a relaxing driving game set in a village full of mystery. Will you be able to complete all your deliveries as you survive on energy drinks?

While Crusader Kings III: Coronations isn’t bad if you manage to get it to work at all, its lacklustreness and its apparent bugginess likely won’t make the experience worth the effort.

Arctic Awakening starts with a captivating mystery, but fails to stick the landing. The poorly developed story, lacklustre voice acting, and technical issues let down its potential.

Lost Skies is a game with a great concept and a fun mode of travel, but it falls in execution at times. However, there the bones of something really interesting here that could be one to watch.

LAN Party Adventures offers an interesting mystery and sense of nostalgia, but little mechanically to keep you invested for long.

Ammo and Oxygen is a nice change of pace in the roguelite genre that makes you carefully manage every resource and upgrade you can get your hands on just to survive.

With light-speed combat, oodles of customisation, and slick presentation, this is one of those “just one more run” games that will consume all your time before you realise it.

Super World War is a humorous, turn-based strategy game with fun characters and a silly story, though the battles feel quite lacklustre as you just watch them play out.

LEGO Voyagers is a beautiful and wholesome co-op adventure that challenges two players to work together, think creatively, and enjoy the journey.

Hollow Knight: Silksong manages to be a surprisingly great sequel to a title that was all-too difficult to follow up. If you're a fan of the series, you'll find no better way to feel back home than in this sequel, but newcomers should still stick to exploring Hallownest for their first venture.

Despite some disappointing design choices, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a blast for anyone who loves constantly tinkering with their builds and isn’t overly concerned with a compelling narrative.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster has a lot to offer for those who love to min/max, but limited social options, a steep learning curve and a harsh difficulty hamper the initial experience.

9 Lives to Defend is a fun cat-themed survival title, but it is very challenging. There is a large amount of content to unlock, but it will take a lot of work.

Sandboxels is… well, a sandbox. It’s a boredom killer that doesn’t really need to be anything else, and if you want a virtual office toy for cheap, this wouldn’t be a bad choice.

Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends is a fun, whimsical journey across Monoth that handles metroidvania surprisingly well. It’s an easy recommendation, even if you’re not a fan of Disney yourself.

Tall Trails is a cute and chill golem-filled exploration game that doesn’t hold back on freedom and fun. Its intuitive platforming controls and replayability make it easy to recommend.

Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi is a good game in spite of its issues. If you’re interested, give it some time. You’ll find a fun adventure at the end. If you don’t, be ready for some jank.

Remembering Emily purports to be a mystery exploring trauma, but in truth, is an odd mixture of missing content warnings, similar characters, and a disappointing end.

Hell is Us is a game that offers something unique, but that same challenge might turn away a lot of players looking for something with a more streamlined experience.

Fantastic art direction can’t save Cronos: The New Dawn from its boring gameplay, and awkward story.

The Knightling is a wholesome and beautiful action platformer that hearkens back to the PlayStation 2 era. Great humour, amazing movement controls, and fun combat make this a title you won’t want to miss, though there is still room for a few QoL updates and patches.

I do like Fresh Tracks. The gameplay is snappy and intuitive, the voice acting and lore are great, and each track is a serious bop, but I’m not exactly feeling the roguelike nature of the game.

Bad Cheese stands out thanks to its visuals and the world it builds, which is only enhanced by the gameplay. However, a couple of technical issues hold it back from being a perfect experience.

Kitchen Wars’ basic gameplay is subpar and gets boring quickly, as well as being nigh unplayable with an odd number of players.

Bongo Cat is like adopting a hyperactive feline that's more enthusiastic about work than you are. Keeping track of your bongos can be fun, especially when inviting friends, but FOMO events definitely ruins the experience a bit.

EDENS ZERO is an addictive adaptation that will get you hooked on the story, even if you haven’t read it yet. If you look past the fanservice and repetitive combat, you’ll find a real gem of a storyline here.

A beautifully designed title with an engaging narrative, Heading Out is definitely a journey worth experiencing.

Shuten Order is a great-looking game with a compelling story that you can’t wait to finish. I couldn’t wait to solve the mystery behind my character’s death!

Deadzone: Rogue was worth the wait. It has an addictive gameplay loop that will keep you coming back even after you die again and again, and there’s always something new to upgrade or check out with every attempt.

First Racer is an entertaining arcade racing title with a bunch of customisation options and multiple modes like local multiplayer and drifting challenges.

I enjoyed Passant despite my struggles with it. It’s a refreshing challenge for any fan of Balatro and can be just as addicting, but it can be rather daunting to get into if you aren’t actively playing chess on a regular basis.

Space Adventure Cobra — The Awakening is a fun action platforming game that does a great job of recreating the original series that everyone can enjoy.

Story of Season: Grand Bazaar is such a sweet and whimsical game that has you farming, cooking, and running a booth at the bazaar. You will be addicted!

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a beautiful-looking game that feels like a great addition to the series. It is challenging and full of non-stop ninja action.

A practically flawless remake of an already incredible title, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ should be on your radar.

Luck & Loot is an excellent dice-based adventure through dangerous dungeons, where pressing your luck is handsomely rewarded but painfully punished. Like any gambling addiction, you’ll always be coming back to roll some more.

I enjoyed The RPG, but I won’t be coming back to it. It has some good moments and jokes and I enjoyed the gameplay well enough, but its glitches and game design issues make it a slog to play.

The Dark Queen of Mortholme is a game unlike any other I’ve played. It has a great story and a loop system that kept me coming back until I got to the end.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ideal remaster, but nothing has really changed mechanically, so many of the old issues with balancing still exist.

A wonderfully surreal RPG, with some interesting thematic depth to match.

The Necromancer’s Tale is a promising, well-written RPG with a fleshed-out trust system and rich characters, but simplistic, clunky combat hinders the game a bit.

With a punishing early difficulty and odd controls, Dustwind: Resistance is not for the average gamer, but fans of the genre looking for a challenge could get something out of it.

Ra Ra BOOM is a high-energy, upbeat beat ‘em up game with a vibrant look and ninja cheerleaders that you control through nine different stages.

NEOWIZ puts their skills on full display with Lies of P: Overture, tackling obnoxious tropes and bringing new light to them masterfully. At £24.99, it feels like an entire sequel waiting to be explored by fans of the original, and it stands as a no-brainer DLC for them.

The Royal Writ is a good roguelike that emphasises planning ahead, taking calculated risks, and rolling with the punches. However, at times, it can unfairly kill your run before you can even react to it.

Mechanically, Return from Core is a fine game. It's like comfort food: it's not great for you by any means, but it's still enjoyable enough to see it through to the end. I just wish it had a better story, cleaned up the dialogue, and a more intuitive UI.

VILE: Exhumed is a cool concept with slick presentation, it’s just a little too shallow and short to reach its full potential.

It’s great to see Never 7: The End of Infinity get a worldwide release, but playing it is a different story. It’s saved with good characters and a fantastic soundtrack, but the writing tries its best to drag them down.

A great adaptation, some might say a direct adaptation, but there’s not much gameplay here, especially once you unlock Auto Mode.

Reality Break is an excellent action RPG that approaches its roguelite elements in a unique way that keeps making me come back for more, and I’m sure that its newest content update delivers more on what players love already. Check it out if you haven’t already!

Contract Rush DX is an excellent 2D platformer that channels games like Mega Man and Alien Hominid, creating a fun and silly experience.

ISLANDERS: New Shores is a chill building experience, full of strategy, that requires a lot of planning to maximise your score, but it remains a calm and relaxing experience.

I really enjoyed my time with Hell Clock. It balances all its aspects just right: narrative, gameplay, progression, and difficulty. Just watch the clock, you might lose yourself down in Hell.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a perfect addition to the series. It looks and sounds amazing, and with accessibility options it feels more fair. It’s great!

Gore Doctor is an example of when a developer just makes a lazy, bad game. Be warned.

One-Eyed Likho is inspired by a unique folktale and delivers a surreal experience, but its lacklustre puzzles and lack of tension make it just an okay game. Granted, it is interesting enough to stay to the end.

Killing Floor 3 does everything you want right, but at the same time, it lacks some of the magic seen in the older games.

Atomic Owl is a roguelike title set in a neon-filled world that, while looking nice, was frustrating to play, making it feel unfair.

Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition brings a classic back for modern audiences. While it retains some of the idiosyncrasies of its time and can be a bit complex, it’s still well worth a try, especially with the potential of Steam Workshop!

Wheel World is a cyclist’s haven, with tons of challenging races to beat, lands to cycle through, and heaps of customisation options to create your perfect bicycle. Highly recommended.

Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy has a fun school setting where you take classes to learn new spells. Plus, who doesn’t love Carbuncle?

A gloriously depressing psychological horror tale, conveyed with the visual style of Fallout and the mechanics of Monkey Island.

No Sun to Worship is a fun little exercise in retro stealth, but there’s not much here for anyone looking for a deeper adventure.

A short, yet fantastic horror game. A masterclass in storytelling and atmosphere.

HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT is fun when it works, but its lack of content, polish, and dysfunctional online make it a hard sell, especially at its price point.

If The Drifter were a book, there’s no way I’d stop turning pages. If you like delightfully tropey characters, chunky pixel art, puzzles that aren’t too obtuse, and excellent voice acting, then I fully recommend giving it a go. It’s enjoyable, engaging, and accessible for those who love and those who are new to the point-and-click genre.

RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is a lot of fun. I honestly did want more RoboCop, and that’s exactly what I got. Sure, you don’t get to ticket cars this time, but you do get to resolve disputes between neighbours and tell punks to make your day! I just wish that it didn’t have so many major issues.

Mario Kart World is an amazing-looking and sounding title on the Switch 2. I love all the new tracks and characters, though the way you unlock them feels unfair.

Vessels of Decay is a great-looking, retro-inspired game that is unfortunately more frustrating to play because it’s buggy.

A fun, low-stakes 3D platformer with tiny robots in worlds no bigger than a garden.

Cosmic Wave is a fun time, with a nice story and progression system that keeps you coming back for more. It will kick your butt with various obstacles and tough bosses, but it is well worth it.