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.

Don’t Stop, Girlypop! was unfortunately a miss for me, but it shows clear potential that some post-launch care could help it reach.

Steel Century Groove has fun mech dance battles, but the story and non-battle sections leave a lot to be desired and feel fairly bland.

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.

There’s nothing wrong with Kinsfolk, and the visuals and story are worth experiencing, but it’s brief, and there’s no reason to come back once you’re done.

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.

While Cozyrama is perfect for die-hard decorators, those looking for a cosy time may find that this game feels more like art software than a game. If you want to create dioramas, great, but if you want an immersive experience, you may be left wanting more.

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.

Bus World is made up of scenarios where the bus driver is the hero society needs when a nuclear plant melts down in your town, a volcano erupts during a tour of Iceland, or another eruption results in a beach town getting a wet slap from Poseidon.

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.

A fun, if flawed, hack-and-slash roguelike with very randomised, very long runs.

Tackle for Loss is a lot more challenging than you may expect, but gets better as you learn new abilities. The story is crazy as it’s hard to tell what the truth is.

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!

CASSETTE BOY can change how you view the world with its mechanics and puzzles, but is held back by some odd and frustrating design decisions.

KABUKI FIRE is a chaotic on-rails shooter that challenges you to achieve the highest score possible within seven minutes. Be prepared to restart often, as it is tough!

Kotama and Academy Citadel is a good metroidvania with stylish combat and an exciting world to explore. However, you may encounter some issues that can make your Caramel Star campaign more of a pain than it should.

HELL OF FEAR: Mind Breach offers some fun gameplay, but the repetitive nature and weak gunplay make the initial experience more of a chore than it should be.

This Ain’t Even Poker, Ya Joker is a card-clicking game where you flip cards to earn enough gold to escape the carnival, mostly by watching everything play out automatically.

Hell Loop is an extremely challenging 2D precision platformer that lives up to its name. You will die a lot and have to replay the same evil sections of stages over and over again.

Dead Format is clearly inspired by classic horror games and film, blending both in a visually striking manner. Though it has room for improvement, the potential is there, and it’s overall a fun time.

Let Then Come: Onslaught brings an arcade-action experience to console, but unfortunately, it can only be appreciated in short bursts.

Kentum has an interesting gameplay loop and offers something pretty unique; however, automating everything comes with its own downsides in the late game.

Rhythm Doctor is an addictive rhythm game where you heal patients by syncing to their heartbeat, backed by great music and a story you won’t want to miss.

Puzzle Parasite is a great puzzle title that will rack your brain and offer some really fun solutions to try out. However, it relies a little too much on the actual execution of solutions to feel satisfying.

Duil is a dark action platformer RPG with an engaging story and strong replay value thanks to its procedurally generated levels, but things like slow combat animations hold it back.