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.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition adds some new features and lords, but it can be hard for new players to get into.