An incredibly simple RTS, The Unexpected Quest is best left unexplored.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleased isn’t the beat ‘em up 3D platformer you are expecting; instead, relationships are important, like in the Persona games.

The Puzzle Maker: Cebba’s Odyssey is an excellent puzzle game that will challenge and surprise you throughout all 200+ levels.

It’s a brick breaker with literally 15 pictures of women and an easy Platinum Trophy.

The Smurfs — Dreams was a downright magical experience; although I did encounter a few things I wish had been different, they are instantly forgotten thanks to everything I loved about the game.

8-Bit Adventures 2 is a story-driven RPG that feels like the classics in the genre.

Neva is a stunning game that tackles the themes of parenthood and climate change perfectly. With an immersive soundtrack, beautiful art, and an emotional journey, it’s a challenging platforming-adventure that fans new and old will love.

Despite some niggles and complaints, Perennial Order is a great debut title that paints an optimistic picture for the future of the studio.

Isekaing: From Zero to Zero is a unique game that uses humour to move the plot along but falls flat and feels offensive when it’s trying to be funny.

There’s some potential missed here, but Shuyan Saga does a fantastic job at scratching its niche’s itches and delivers an enjoyable, if occasionally disappointing, experience.

Reindeer Story is a nice game that can be surprisingly naughty in terms of difficulty and writing.

A practically perfect remake in every sense, Silent Hill 2 is a game that will stay with you long after the credits roll, and shouldn’t be missed by any horror fan.

Ravenswatch is an amazing experience any fan of roguelikes should play.

Copycat has visual charm and enjoyable cat-based gameplay, but with a short runtime and poorly executed story, it isn’t worth your time, especially if you love cats.

Duck Paradox is good but it will require a lot of patience and skill to get through 30 stages in one run. Patience, multitasking, and a little luck will go a long way. Just make sure you don’t go too crazy.

Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines is a challenging 2D platformer with a fun story and unique stages to challenge. If you are a fan of this genre, check this one out!

A fantastic roguelite with fast-paced action, light-hearted humour, and a great cast of characters. Though it may wear on you on a long play session, Wild Bastards has earned its place as Void Bastard’s successor.

Hidden in My Paradise is one of the best hidden object games I've played; it's charming visually and gameplay-wise. A lot of love and thought went into it, and it's evident.

Amber Isle is a fun prehistoric adventure that values the friendships and profits made in the game. However, it is held back by some issues that can get in the way of truly enjoying the experience.

Lore of the Frog is a short adventure that'll give you a breather from life's hecticness. If you're looking to relax for a moment and put hats on adorable frogs, I suggest checking it out.

Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes is a nice and cosy mystery to solve on a rainy day, but don’t expect something more complex than that.

A promising title that lets itself down over and over again.

Necro Story is just a nice time. It’s a darkly humorous yet fun adventure that encourages active participation and strategy, but it could be helped with a little refinement in the gameplay.

Lords and Villeins is an excellent colony simulator that doesn’t hold any punches. Pick this up if you want a real challenge, or get sucked into intricate strategy and economic management, though you will need a lot of time on your hands.

A simple, if endearing, game that’s far from purr-fect, but cat lovers will get some enjoyment out of Cat Rescue Story, if even only for an hour or two.

Chains of Fury isn’t quite ready for release. While the gameplay is fun, it is held back by various issues that show its lack of polish and just not having all the content it should.

A good remaster of a decent game, worth a look even if you’re not super interested in the Akiba franchise.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is an awesome remake that looks and sounds amazing. I just wish there was voice-acting here!

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a pixelated RPG that takes heavy inspiration from the Persona series. While some cosy gamers may enjoy it and its music, there are some gameplay elements that drew me out of my immersion.

Aside from some design issues and an archaic lives system, Smells Like a Mushroom is a blast to play.

Mars 2120 is a very interesting and fun experience, featuring beautiful graphics and innovative gameplay elements, although some are too innovative to be easily understood by the player.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles is a fun enough sidescrolling adventure with some city-building elements thrown in, but is let down by a lacklustre execution, repetitive combat, and a relatively high price.

Dark Sky is a very solid deckbuilder that makes every encounter and choice matter. You’ll need a good strategic mind to beat the game, but those who can understand and exploit the game’s mechanics will very much enjoy their time.

It's very short, but Pineapple: A Bittersweet Revenge offers enough tasty morsels to be worth checking out.

When people say that you could spend 80-100 hours in this game and enjoy every second of it, believe them because there is so much variety to enjoy here.

There is no doubt in me when I recommend Just Crow Things! Few games can make me laugh, let alone as hard as I did as I pooped firey chilli poo on unsuspecting victims.

Ale & Tale Tavern tries to do a lot of things at once, and though it fails to create a fulfilling and deep experience, the many times that it gets the gameplay right, it feels like a no-brainer.

Hands of Necromancy II feels like a classic FPS that has you using magic to battle enemies and bring the fallen ones back to life to fight with you; it’s so much fun to play!

G.I. JOE: Wrath of Cobra is the 2D arcade beat-'em-up game your inner child wanted. Who doesn’t want to feel like they are in an episode of a cartoon with their friends?

The Crimson Diamond is a cosy retro-style murder mystery with an excellent story, enjoyable puzzles, and a charming protagonist. This is a must-play for anyone who loves text-based adventure games or wants an accessible, modern entry point into the genre.

Another solid entry into the franchise, Train Sim World 5 may not feature enough to feel like a brand-new game, but it’s still absolutely first class when it comes to train simulators.

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus tells an engaging mystery tale set in a fascinating world. An easy recommendation for fans of similar titles.

GoobnBallonsDX is a great twin-stick shooter that can be played alone or with friends. It may look cutesy, but these balloons can be challenging to take down!

A collection of some of the best metroidvanias in one package, this is a definite recommendation to both fans and newcomers. Though some minor issues hamper it a bit, they are severely outnumbered by the good.

Featuring relatable characters, including a rocket launcher-wielding guinea pig, an in-depth story, exciting quests, and an immersive world, Beyond Galaxyland is an adventure that you won’t want to miss.

Parking Garage Rally Circuit is a retro-inspired racer with smooth drifting controls and crazy tracks to race. This game can be very challenging yet rewarding at the same time!

REYNATIS is an excellent magical adventure set in the mean streets of Shibuya. With great use of its simple yet awesome gameplay mechanics, it’s definitely worth your time, but be prepared to deal with less-than-stellar design choices.

No achievements and little interaction in the varied H scenes at least don’t take away from the cute art style and repetitive pinball action.

Marko: Beyond Brave is good at its core, but its execution can be quite shaky. It has great presentation and methodical fights with bosses and enemies, but the iffy platforming and issues I encountered just left a bad taste afterwards.

NBA 2K25’s array of entertaining modes and stunningly true-to-life visuals make shooting hoops feel better than ever.

The Plucky Squire has a very slow start with excessive dialogue and over-tutorialisation, but once you get past that, it becomes an incredible, dimension-shifting adventure you shouldn't miss out on.

A very well executed remaster, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn’t completely change the vanilla experience, but it improves enough to give fans the best version of Frank’s debut outing.

Crypt Custodian is a great metroidvania title starring a cast of animals in the afterlife. There is lots to do here with puzzles and places to explore with a tonne of backtracking.

Despite the name, Mad Smartphone Tycoon is painfully dull and lacks any real sense of wonder that might keep a player invested.

Black Myth: Wukong may look like another soulslike on the surface, but in truth, it is a fantastic action RPG with great boss battles, memorable characters, and my favourite mechanic of the year so far, Transformations. You can be a rock with legs!

Baimason's Thing Finder Puzzle gives you exactly what you pay for, and £1.69 for a two-hour experience, infinitely replayable stages, and a daily puzzle isn't a shabby trade.

A mysterious journey through a fascinating world, Caravan SandWitch is a relaxing adventure that is brimming with charm and is highly recommended.

With a refreshing twist on stealth gameplay, EVOTINCTION is a genuinely impressive title that fans of the genre shouldn’t pass up.

Hive Jump 2: Survivors is a fun time, with plenty of things to unlock and play with when killing alien bugs, but I just think that there isn’t anything that would make it stand out other than the ability to jump.

Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid is like living through your childhood summers: filled with adventures, friends, chores, and great memories to look back on. Though the controls could be finicky, the overall experience was a level of wholesome all its own!

Yars Rising is an awesome mix of a 2D action platformer with stealth and retro game action in one. With a great look, upbeat music, and an intriguing story, this is a must-play.

Arcane Blast is… well, a blast! A fast-paced roguelite that can make you feel like a force of nature as you grow more powerful with each fight won. However, it needs to refine its sound, UI, and story.

Badminton Times has the potential to be a fun multiplayer sports title, but frustrating controls and a lack of directions make it disappointing to play.

Akimbot is a great time, calling back to the PlayStation 2 era of games that features fun platforming and gunplay. However, it is held back by some odd decisions, a mediocre story, and even worse characters.

MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a must-buy title for fight game fans. I just wish there was more than one quick save slot to share for all the titles!

Squirrel with a Gun is a silly and crazy premise that equips a fuzzy rodent with a variety of weapons. There isn’t much of a story here, and it is very short, but it’s fun to play.

A unique spin on the soulslike formula, Deathbound has some good ideas that aren’t always executed perfectly. Challenging and frustrating in equal measure, this is nevertheless a decent take on the genre.

Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn has done a great job of updating the original game while paying homage to it by keeping the multiplayer option, be prepared for a challenge!

Demon's Mirror is a good roguelike deckbuilder, though be prepared to keep in mind all sorts of complex mechanics and attacks coming your way, lest your run comes to an untimely end.

A near flawless roguelike, Shogun Showdown flaunts excellent depth, and an easy-to-learn but hard to master gameplay loop.

A relatively triumphant return for the long-dormant franchise, Solar Crown still has a ways to go before it can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its peers, but for now it’s off to a good start.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 replicates the feeling of being a badass almost seamlessly. It’s only a shame that mandatory matchmaking for Operations and dumb AI in Campaign take away your agency to experience it the way you might want to.

The new features and Gallery are quite nice, but the new official translation of Prosecutor’s Gambit is the real highlight here, easily overruling any minor complaints.

The Casting of Frank Stone takes Supermassive’s tried-and-true storytelling and mixes it with Dead by Daylight’s lore to tell a chilling, gruesome tale that’s highly replayable and accessible to non-DBD players.

BAKERU is a whimsical game full of fun combat, great references to Japanese culture, and a huge variety of unique stages to play. This is a title to check out!

Umamusume: Pretty Derby — Party Dash is an upbeat title offering both solo and multiplayer modes. With four unique events to play, there is a lot of quirky fun to be had here.

Retail Company Simulator does what it sets out to do and creates an addictive experience that you would never get as an actual retail worker. It’s a really fun and relaxing time, so I definitely recommend it.

Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into the Pit is a great 2D game with an interesting, tense, and scary story. You might not expect it, but you jump a few times!

Gori: Cuddly Carnage is an amazing character action game that will make you eager for its sequel. It’s cute, creepy, and full of carnage, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Riddle Tower is a fun little game about solving puzzles at your own leisure. While it is simplistic, the fun challenges, creative puzzles, and seemingly passionate developer were enough to recommend.

Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time is a no-brainer for fans of the game, offering massive amounts of content with more biomes to decorate and more Dreamlight Valley goodness.

Smack Studio can provide a lot of fun both as a game and as a tool. While the gameplay could definitely be improved, and it needs a training mode, it has the potential to bring an infinite amount of enjoyment with your friends.

A huge open world game filled with Star Wars, and you don’t have to Force Choke it to make it fun.

Bleak Faith: Forsaken may not be the best soulslike experience, but the world and overall designs are very impressive, despite the uninspired story and mechanical shortcomings.

Shift 87 is a short but enjoyable spot-the-anomaly game. It’s light on scares and has a fair amount of distinct anomalies, making it a good choice for newcomers to the genre, but seasoned anomaly hunters might find it lacking.

The Crush House is a FPS where you shoot with your camera instead of a gun. It really encapsulates the reality TV format, but like reality TV, it did run the risk of getting repetitive after too many seasons.

Office Fight is fun, funny, and well worth a look if you get a kick out of causing an explosion which sends someone flying out through a window and off of the level.

If you like climbing, evil corporations, and frogs, then this might be the game for you. However, there is a difficulty spike that makes climbing a little less fun, and more frustrating later on.

Weyrdlets is a cute application that gives you a little buddy to hang out with as you work or are otherwise on the PC. The pets are goofy and adorable, though the productivity tools may leave one wanting.

Despite a non-existent and samey plot, Hoa offers a great, beautiful experience with tiny details that engulfed me into its world.

Elemental Exiles is a fun deck-building game with characters that are unique and have their own abilities. Being able to explore locations in any order you want was a cool touch.

Uncover the Smoking Gun has really interesting and original gameplay mechanics and can be really fun. The handful of issues that exist aren’t too big, and although not cheap, the price is more than fair for what the game does.

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is as mad as its titular rabbit, and is only let down by long load times and some control issues.

Dark and Deep is an enjoyable and eerie experience at the beginning that suffers from over-exposure to the otherwise unnerving monster, turning it from a horror experience into a puzzle walking simulator.

Leximan is a pretty short adventure, but it’s a great one nonetheless. Its humour and wit never fails to make me smile and laugh, and everything that it throws at you is fun in its own way.

The Exit 8 is a short horror experience that feels more like an introduction to VR psychological horrors than anything else.

Fishing Break is a super cute-looking game that still feels like a mobile title as you are using primarily the touch screen on the Switch.

Riven is a stunning reimagining of the original title. The visuals are beautiful and the puzzles are as challenging as ever, requiring a lot of thought, focus, and attempts. Definitely not for everyone, but an experience I don’t regret!