Though repetitive and a bit slow at times, I am enamoured by Tequila Works’ Song of Nunu and their capability to bring so much love and passion to an otherwise overlooked — and often underrated — champion from its source.

MaxMedia manages to create an enjoyable experience near the end of Hand in Hand, but its simplicity and gameplay contradictions in split-screen co-op make it hard to recommend it confidently.

Could be cheap enough for a laugh, but probably not one for hardcore pinball fans, people who want any kind of hint of a story, or those who want some creative nudity.

Wildshade is a serviceable kart racer with an interesting core mechanic and purposefully built courses that reward careful attention. However, it doesn’t offer nearly enough to warrant its price tag and fumbles in other key moments.

Immortals of Aveum’s greatest flaw is missing the target in marketing. It may not be the best FPS adventure, but it has a very enjoyable narrative and great (albeit few) full-fledged spell-flinging fights that I couldn’t get enough of.

Whilst feeling more like an upgrade than a true sequel, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is nonetheless a deep, engaging fighter that is widely accessible for all skill levels.

Garbage Crew! is a neat concept, and with changes, it could be good, but the way it is now isn’t fun and ends in frustration.

A short game that lacks challenge, but makes up for it with charm and cuteness in spades.

True Virus has some interesting ideas, but it has a few faults that hold it back.

Orten Was the Case has some interesting ideas and designs and much to offer fans of the genre, but may struggle to draw in new players.

ASTLIBRA Revision is a great port of the PC title that looks gorgeous on the Switch. It has a deep story with loads of customisations to enjoy.

Despite never watching The Smurfs, I absolutely loved the game! It’s fun, it’s gorgeous, and it’s humorous.

Witness the catastrophic events that transpire over the course of Donut County as you wreak havoc by taking control of BK’s all-devouring hole in a surprisingly enjoyable title I didn’t expect to love this much.

Bunny Park is a good game to pick up if you just want to sink some hours into a relaxing decor game, especially if you don’t mind having only a few options in furniture.

Climbing to the peak in Jusant may sound like a boring gameplay loop, but for those looking for a meditative and genuinely enjoyable experience, it's anything but.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a fantastic addition to the world James Cameron brought to life in the films. If you love the Na’vi and Pandora, you won’t be disappointed with this one.

A Highland Song is just as unique and nuanced as I had hoped, and the developer did an outstanding job at bringing a wild sense of adventure and emotion to a 2D title.

While it shows promise and has a novel concept, its lack of polish and short play length detract from the sexy monster girl’s wiles. And ample bosom.

This is a terrible piece of cheap shovelware with no realism, no entertainment value, and nothing to make it worth buying.

It's always a pleasure to experience such a well-crafted, lighthearted game, and if that's what you're in the mood for, then get your wallet ready.

Make Way is the perfect mix of a racing and building game that allows you to be creative while having a great time playing the resulting course together.

The Elephant Collection rampages onto a new system (and potential fanbase) while also keeping its charm from all these years.

Orbitect is a decently fun roguelite that you can lose some time in, but there are a few annoyances and less-than-great game design decisions that don’t make me want to play more than necessary.

Extremely Powerful Capybaras is a great roguelike bullet-hell game with cute characters and a fun battle system. The lack of tutorials and some bugs hinder it.

Murder is Game Over is a short murder mystery RPG-style game. There really isn’t much deduction to be found here, especially since the dog will find all the clues.

Dragon Bobby - The Story of a Life isn't a bad game, but it's a tad simple and uninspiring in some areas. Still, despite this, it's an impressive feat for a one-person development team.

Follow a hideous and tormented nobleman through a slew of very creative and inventive puzzle levels that, quite frankly, everyone should try — Ugly is a hidden masterpiece that I'm confident many will find something to love in.

Short and sweet, The Pale Reach offers the perfect excuse to return to the world of DREDGE. And as one of the best indie titles of the year, how could anyone refuse?

A fast-paced and exciting hell shooter, held back by some minor design decisions.

Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire is a challenging roguelike deck-battling game that makes you think and strategise before attacking. With nice visuals, a fun soundtrack, and multiple modes to check out, you may want to check this one out.

If you're not put off by heavy themes, I couldn't suggest this title more; Bramble: The Mountain King is one of the few titles of this genre I wish I had played sooner.

A small, simple collection of games, VISCO Collection features titles that mostly hold well. Despite one or two games not being that impressive, and a lack of bonus content, this is a decent ode to an unsung game developer.

Multiple updates since leaving Early Access have still resulted in a game that barely squeezes past “mediocre” in the fun department, and should have probably not left it.

Colour in a world with FIND ALL, a black-and-white hidden object title that I enjoyed too much, though I do wish it had been just a tad longer.

Despite its shortcomings, SteamWorld Build is a delightful foray into the world of robot cowboys, and there’s a bit of fun to be had with the building and dungeon crawling, even if the tinge of innovation is a little muted.

A worthwhile DLC that gives this already deep survival title more content to play around with. These may be hostile worlds, but now your survivors can relax, and let the robots make things a little bit safer.

Though I genuinely loved my time with Venba, I could not swallow the steep asking price for the short, one-hour experience that you will have. It's a great, tear-jerking story that immigrants will resonate with, but there isn't enough here to justify the entry fee.

Bem Feito had me hooked on the premise and gameplay, but unfortunately, it feels like it lacks a proper conclusion. After three hours and nearly 100% of the achievements, I felt I was barely halfway there.

Hero Survival is a worthy addition to the rogue-like shoot-em-up genre that has a lot of unique touches to make it feel different and addictive to play.

With cute graphics and fast-paced gameplay, I would recommend Tiny Witch to any fans of Overcooked who are looking for a game to focus on when they want to switch their brain off to the rest of the world.

Pixel Cafe is a heartwarming game that will not only challenge you but also feels rewarding. With a great pixel look and soundtrack, this is a fun title to check out!

Persona 5 Tactica is just as stylish and fun as any of the main series. While it does hit the same beats as other stories in the franchise, it’s still a great time if you give it a try.

Surprisingly complex maths equations paired with a ticking timer might have been the single deterring factor in Tales of Mathasia if it wasn’t for the consistently wrong English and shoddy proofreading throughout an educational title.

The choices lose a bit of their variety as the story goes on and the combat can be a tad simplistic, but The Bookwalker is a beautiful exercise in exploring the humanity of fiction and why we, the audience, should feel for the characters on the page.

A simple-looking yet mechanically rich title, Alina of the Arena’s addictive gameplay always felt rewarding no matter how long I played, and it always felt like there was a new card just waiting to be found.

AETHERIS is very thoughtful where every move you make has a purpose. Nothing feels wasted here, and what you do and what you risk will affect each and every fight you go through. If you love strategy and tabletop games, this game is for you.

TYPECAST is a very enjoyable arcade title for those who love typing games, though its entry-level difficulty might prove to be a bit high for those who aren't used to the keyboard.

Not once did I have any technical difficulties while playing (something I cannot say about Company of Heroes 3), so I highly recommend this game to anyone interested or a casual gamer. Though, for players interested in faster-paced action, they will grow bored of watching a train move slowly along the map and the strategy of moving troops silently without alerting the enemy.

An addictive railway management puzzler that will scratch the itch for the logical thinking part of your brain and is very enjoyable whilst doing so. Though, for some, it may become repetitive.

A really nicely crafted little shooter with a banging metal soundtrack and the look and feel of the PlayStation 1 era. It's well worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre.

In Stars and Time is an intriguing game with a crazy time loop system. If you are willing to put in the time needed, you will be rewarded with a great story with fun characters.

Dive into Nor’s imagination world to save it from corruption in this enjoyable (albeit sometimes simple) title about childhood and imagination.

NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS’s greatest feat is making me want to revisit the smash hits that CyberConnect2 has released in previous entries of the franchise, as it nearly fails in everything else it has on offer.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a masterful entry in the franchise, and only makes me crave even more from the series.

It's a very short and simple experience, as the Steam page suggests, but it's definitely worth the time if you like the idea of cleaning an alien ocean to help the fishies out.

Freak Crossing is not a broken game, but with no instructions and along a story full of twisted and disturbing events, it was not a fun experience for me.

A lot of what Inescapable tries to do sounds fantastic on paper, but the game is not clever enough to pull it off, leaving a lot of unfortunate wasted potential. Avid visual novel fans will maybe enjoy how much content is on offer, but to anyone else, this game is difficult to recommend.

Bzzzt is definitely everything I want in a retro-style platformer. It's fun with great controls and music to make you keep going even after 100 deaths. I cannot recommend this game enough.

GUNHEAD is, at its core, incredible fun; however, some of the roguelike mechanics feel lacking, while the story and characters leave much to be desired.

KarmaZoo is such a fun approach to online multiplayer games, that rewards you for being a good teammate. With great characters, the KarmaPass, and gameplay, you must play this!

Of Blades & Tails is a game for RPG lovers that respects your intelligence and makes you think through every turn. However, the tough early game can turn off some people.

A clear love letter to the Grendizer anime, The Feast of the Wolves is still a rather shallow title that may not have you on the edge of your seat, but it will provide a few hours of mindless robot mayhem.

Super Buff HD is short, chaotic and fun, but repetitious gameplay and a lack of replayability hold it back.

As the “final chapter” in the SAO gameverse, Last Recollection is a disappointing end to a subpar series of games. A tight, fun combat system aside, this is one for die-hard fans only.

The Talos Principle II exceeds the highs of the previous game, bringing a deeper story and a visually stunning world alongside the exceptionally well crafted puzzles we saw in the first game. In my opinion, one of the best puzzlers I've seen in a long time.

Overpass 2 is an acquired taste compared to other racing videogames. It is not recommended for casual racing gamers or anyone wanting to “try it out”.

Accompany Roberto through 100 levels of enjoyable and inventive worlds as you help him carry his stick to his destination!

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn DLC is a must-play for fans of the base game. If you are fine with spoilers for the base game, you can easily jump into this shorter 20-hour story.

Cuisineer is an excellent culinary adventure full of cute characters, tasty dishes, and challenging goals to strive towards as you become unstoppable both out in the world and in the kitchen.

There are some nuggets of gold in Farmer’s Life, but it is limited by a plodding start and repetitive gameplay.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, offering more content, an enjoyable campaign, and tight, responsive fighting. Just please bring back CatDog.

Torn Away is a really impactful experience that is definitely worth playing. It’s not the most interesting gameplay, but the story alone makes it an amazing game that is definitely worth buying.

Soul’s Spectrum is an RPG unlike any other that I have played. With a totally unique gameplay mechanic along with an intriguing story, this game will challenge you in a good way.

My only gripes are predominantly mechanical and slightly limiting options, as otherwise, Spells & Secrets is an easy no-brainer for magic lovers and enthusiasts looking for a wizarding home.

Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint is a great homage to films like Kill Bill and Old Boy. It can get repetitive fighting the same goon, but it is satisfying to clear a whole room!

This mobile WitchSpring title is fantastically translated to PC and should be a fun pickup for anyone, especially handheld gamers.

Hidden Cats in London is a wholesome experience teeming with feline friends. If you’re looking for a cosy, relaxing hidden object game, this is sure to delight.

Jumanji Wild Adventures is an entertaining action-adventure title that is faithful to the movies it’s based on. It has some issues but is still entertaining to play, even when you aren’t a kid.

The Invincible is a visually impressive game of exploration, philosophy, and consequences. The characters, their choices and struggles will pull you in, while the intrigue and mystery will keep you around. Just beware of some unfortunate bugs.

A fun and by-the-book metroidvania, Ebenezer and the Invisible World brings my favourite Christmas story to videogames, but perhaps sticks too closely to its genre and avoids innovating a tad much.

Diorama Dungeoncrawl - Master of the Living Castle’s aesthetics may be charming, but the uneven hit detection and often unfair deaths can lead to some frustration!

77p Egg: Eggwife is a slightly disturbing experience that still managed to impress me. The variety, weirdly good soundtrack, and solid gameplay kept me around even when the humour made me slightly ill. If you can stomach it, I recommend giving it a look!

Crime Boss: Rockay City: Dragon’s Gold Cup DLC is a hell of a ride with a nice payoff. But it makes you work for it, and my knees hurt from all that crouching.

Full Void is an excellently crafted cinematic puzzle platformer that, despite its short length and occasionally obscure story, should absolutely be experienced by anyone who enjoys the genre.

Compelling and strange, Slay the Princess is a unique, expertly-written visual novel.

My Time at Sandrock is everything I wanted from a sequel to My Time At Portia. The time you spend in this game is well worth it, so don’t sleep on this gem.

Anthology of Fear works on a technical scale with great atmosphere, but the length and lack of true frights hold it back.

The best modern rally game to date, packed to the brim with big stages and plenty of cars. With updates like the Central European course coming later, as well as VR support down the line. If you’re a fan of rallying in general, you owe it to yourself to have this one in your library.

Crime Boss: Rockay City: Dragon’s Gold Cup DLC is a hell of a ride with a nice payoff. But it makes you work for it, and my knees hurt from all that crouching.

There are some issues with the game, but they certainly don’t hamper the fun of smashing through the walls of Detroit.

Priced at just £8.50, subpar pool is something I recommend as a no-brainer for anyone who likes the premise.

Cavern of Dreams hearkens to a more innocent era of videogames, providing a short and sweet adventure that’ll have you brimming with nostalgia. Although rough around a few of its more minor edges, there’s still a substantially poignant experience to be had.

Wildmender is a beautiful game that manages to balance cosy gardening with epic adventure and ruthless survival. One of my favourite games of the year. And you can hug frogs.

Bish Bash Bots is a unique blend of a tower defence title and a brawler that can be played alone or with friends. It can get challenging at times, but it’s a ton of fun!

If your PAW Patrol fan is looking to have fun in Adventure Bay (and beyond) then just yelp for PAW Patrol World.

The Gap has a compelling and sombre narrative and an interesting premise that will appeal to fans of slow-burning mysteries. Whilst the puzzles could have been slightly more complex, this short game of one man's quest to save his loved ones is still a tale worth experiencing.

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a fun music-themed title with great visuals and an eclectic soundtrack. A lot of the mini-games here are fun, but a couple are incredibly frustrating.

Asterix & Obelix: Heroes is a serviceable game for what it is but lacks the passion and impact needed to make it fun for more than a short play session.