Hinedere’s retro-inspired presentation can’t be beat, but both the story and the gameplay could use some fine tuning. There is a unique experience to be found here, but the lack of focus and the awkward parkour will alienate a number of players.

Dare Course’s broken physics and bad camera deserve a big red ball to the head. Traversing its obstacle courses proves to be a royal pain and is, put simply, no laughing matter.

Squirgle’s complex nature makes for a high barrier of entry that practically eliminates any sort of mainstream appeal. As a result, it simply does not have the lasting power of other puzzlers on the market today.

MochiMochi’s one button setup and sugary sweet presentation hides some serious challenge. Those willing to cut their teeth will enjoy a physics-based platformer that can “hang” with the greats.

Wheelchair Simulator has got a good heart, but it is simply too frustrating to play. Those looking for a touching story can find it here, but don’t be surprised if you want to smash your monitor in frustration before it is over.

Up Left Out has got an interesting proof of concept, but the spartan stylings and lack of content hurt its long term replayability. This is a simple game, one that is good for a single playthrough and nothing more.

Whirlygig does absolutely nothing to improve the time-tested Tetris formula. Everything that makes this title unique ultimately takes away from the game, rendering it borderline unplayable.

Driftpunk Racer’s small selection of tracks and poorly designed controls take away any semblance of enjoyment this game may have had. Don’t be fooled by its futuristic aesthetics – this racer’s a relic.

Black Bart's attempt to immerse the player fails miserably due to its poor storytelling, muddy graphics, and wonky engine. Its Western world is unique, but the execution leaves something to be desired.

Goinund’s waves of generic enemies will leave players bored rather than scared. When paired with the brain-dead AI and lack of challenge, you’ve got yourself a title that overstays its welcome in no time flat.

Shudder’s score-based gameplay is easy to learn, yet hard to master. Though this package is somewhat barebones, its reliance on defense as well as offense help to give it an alluring quality that encourages replayability.

When the game launcher has a typo in it, you just know that you have a broken, buggy mess on your hands. Playing Freebot: Battle for FreeWeb is an experience in the worst way possible, and is without a doubt the worst title released this year.

Wonder Wickets turns the game of golf on its head with its vibrant worlds and saccharine stylings. Gameplay can be somewhat gimmicky, but those looking for a far out take on the time-tested sport will find a lot to like here.

The Pizza Delivery Boy Who Saved the World lays on the cheese thick, but its humor often misses the mark. The actors and actresses behind Doug’s adventure no doubt had fun making this visual novel, but the end result feels more like an in-joke than a laugh riot.

Dead Dungeon fails to capture the platforming magic that made its inspiration so great. Even the most diehard fan of games like Super Meat Boy can pass on this one without missing anything of importance.

Those with a love of visual novels, good art, or fur babies will enjoy Cateau. Though it ends far too soon, it provides a wholesome romp filled with three distinct personalities.

Factory of Monsters is a broken game that will waste the time of all those who stumble across it. Don’t bother playing this one, even for a laugh – this is one dud of a release.

Coffence’s unique take on the fighting game genre stands out, but its battles could use some fine tuning. It offers something new, but only the most diehard of fighters should drink up.

Tayal is a blatant ripoff of the Mega Man series that completely misses what made Capcom’s series so great. The frustrating platforming, along with the brutal difficulty, make it an easy pass for even the most diehard fans of the Blue Bomber.

American Patriots: The Swamp Fox’s fight against the redcoats might offer something new, but the gameplay, graphics, and engine are far too underdeveloped for players to get invested in the long term.

70 Seconds Survival will test your patience in 70 second increments. Its roughshod controls and poor design make it seem more like a project car than a nitro-fueled racer that can stand toe-to-toe with the greats.

Resynth offers up a relaxing experience that features the best elements of both rhythm and puzzle games. Though it can sometimes get obtuse, the lack of pressure makes it a solid title to unwind with.

Those that can look past Montaro RE’s somewhat tasteless scoring mechanic will enjoy an endless runner that doesn’t skimp on the challenge.

RGB Run takes a simple concept and makes it incredibly frustrating. What should have been a simple Simon Says-style game is filled with the brim with gimmicks designed to make you lose your cool.

Owl Watch provides a hollow experience when all is said and done. Its distinct low poly aesthetics stand out, but the lack of content and short length prevent this title from making any sort of impact.

Combining the worlds of shmups, roguelikes, and brick breakers sounds like a recipe for disaster, but Galactic Bulwark Strike deftly handles all three with ease. Though it is a little on the short side, players will appreciate the variety each playthrough offers.

Heavy Burger’s handful of recreated arcade cabinets, while true to their source material, isn’t varied enough to encourage long-term replayability. What is here has been polished to a shiny sheen, but this shooter could have used a lot more content.

Wormster Dash prides itself on its trial-and-error gameplay, which is both its greatest strength and biggest weakness. Those that can stomach some of its more frustrating elements will find a world full of charm and character.