Prophecies of Ash lightens the game's narrative with a crisis that no one really needs to fear.

Story shooter with big ambitions and plenty of rough edges, that would have deserved more time and care.

Small DLC with a shallowy story and underdeveloped characters, though it does introduce entertaining space battles and a new robot companion.

Pragmata is a heartwarming sci-fi shooter that dares to try something brand new and hits right on target.

An atmospheric yet simply designed 2D adventure that combines standard features with engaging sensory puzzles.

A nearly flawless gem of an action game that challenges you as much as it rewards you.

Thrilling real-time tactics game that stays true to the series' roots in a very satisfying way.

Replaced shines with intense 2.5D action and a compelling story, but struggles somewhat with platforming and controls.

An atmospheric dungeon crawler for fans of the genre who can overlook the combat system's shortcomings.

Mouse is a motivating single-player shooter that breaks new ground in terms of visuals and sound.

Hidden behind nasty menus and a rocky start you'll find superb gunplay and fantastic world-building in true Bungie style.

A challenging historical detective game with a few twists and turns that will really make your brain cells and notepad work overtime.

An atmospheric role-playing experience made with genuine passion, that unfortunately falls short due to technical flaws and a clunky combat system.

An excellent PC port of an already excellent game.

Gigantic open-world game with spectacular battles that is held back by a lack of player guidance and accessibility.

Midnight offers more content than its predecessor and features many improved systems. However, it lacks that final touch of ambition and polish.

Life is Strange: Reunion is an emotional and captivating mystery adventure that, as the series finale, fails to live up to its full potential.

A lightning-fast and entertaining arcade racer that is slowed down by its wide array of game systems.

A technically crude medieval story game that was clearly made with love, but can’t hold a candle to contemporary titles.

Toxic Commando doesn’t quite measure up to Left 4 Dead 2, but it still delivers an entertaining shooter experience featuring hordes of zombies and vehicles.

Going Medieval shines with its free-form building system. The simulation of life in your small colony, on the other hand, is only average.

Laysara takes you to a beautiful and unspoiled mountain setting with complex and skilfully crafted gameplay mechanics.

Timberborn isn’t the prettiest or most exciting city-building game, but it’s great fun to tinker with.

A brilliant narrative RPG that’s a must-play, and not just for fans of Disco Elysium.

A dream come true for Pokémon fans and creative builders who love getting lost in the little details.

Resident Evil 9 sets a new standard for modern survival horror and is currently one of the most visually stunning games available on PC.

With the addition of the Warlock and some long overdue modernisations, the DLC successfully refreshes this unrivalled classic for the second time.

The Star Trek drought is finally over: Across the Unknown is a great, if not perfect, strategy game.

Styx: Blades of Greed is a compelling stealth game with enormous freedom and fun skills, but suffers from repetitive mission design.

Dark fantasy RPG with highly tactical and intense turn-based combat, but weaknesses in city building and character development.

Reneimal is a horror fairy tale that captivates with its atmosphere, but leaves much of its potential untapped in terms of puzzles and co-op play.

A fantastic multiplayer experience, whose appeal unfortunately does not extend to the story mode.

One of the most unusual tactical role-playing games is also one of the best.

In its Royal Edition, this role-playing masterpiece is even more impressive compared to its initial release. The Middle Ages have never been more enjoyable.

Exciting DLC that makes Frostpunk 2 even more of a political simulation.

A charming city-building game to enjoy after work, when you want to relax but don't want to be completely idle.

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is a wonderfully nostalgic, yet old-fashioned journey back to the heyday of JRPGs.

Nioh 3 impresses with open levels that combine familiar ideas with a dynamic and unrestricted combat system.

The best soccer game in a long time is not EA FC or Football Manager. Inazuma Eleven is a monster of a game and the most fun virtual ball game of the year – penguins included.

Simulation with an unusual zombie scenario, which nevertheless leaves many opportunities untapped.

Ambitious DLC with a great atmosphere and strong ideas, but noticeable weaknesses in its AI.

Fans of Deadpool will find their VR dream here. However, the game hinges on whether or not you find the characteristic humor appealing.

An atmospheric tribute to old-school RPGs, but currently overambitious and unfinished.

A convincing reboot of the popular Thief series in virtual reality with exemplary immersion and clever microphone use.

A compelling strategy game that, despite its weak storyline, unfolds its full tension and depth, especially in free campaign mode.

An old-school action blockbuster that should make 16-bit fans very happy. Everyone else should know what they're getting into here.

Goodbye Settlers, welcome Pioneers: Finally, a game as bustling as Settlers 1 & 2, but cleverly expanded and modernized.

A short but brilliantly immersive horror experience that will haunt you long after you've finished playing.

An atmospheric sci-fi adventure that suffers massively from questionable design decisions.

Shadows impresses with its story and open world, but struggles with the technical limitations of the Switch 2.

Project Motor Racing offers a great lineup of cars and often looks fantastic, but falls short in terms of handling and AI.

The underwhelming release version of a shooter classic that shines mainly thanks to its mercilessly realistic atmosphere.

Stylish and slow-paced sci-fi building simulation with different stages and increasing complexity, that still has a few flaws.

A strong story add-on with a beautiful new map, but few gameplay innovations.

An unconventional psychological adventure with grand ambitions and significant flaws, which piques curiosity at the beginning but leaves you feeling bored by the end.

Call of Duty is suddenly barely recognizable in the Black Ops 7 campaign, while multiplayer is a real blast thanks to the series' old strengths.

A stunning ingame world filled with tons of entertaining tasks is clashing with too many systems that suffocate Where Winds Meet.

A genuine SpongeBob adventure through and through: silly, diverse, easy to play, and very family-friendly.

Another magnificent Anno game that sets new priorities and offers greater freedom, but does not quite reach the design heights of its predecessor yet.

Painting by numbers in Stellaris. The latest DLC is a must-have only for the passionate psionics.

Battlefield 6 is a great multiplayer shooter and a solid foundation for the future. Don't buy it for the campaign, though.

Funny, quirky, creative, and brilliantly staged—a true Simon adventure through and through.

An exciting and pleasantly designed tactical game that of all things disappoints with its DNA modifications.

Deep gameplay meets an exciting storyline. The result is a must-have for the Switch 2.

Europa Universalis 5 is brilliant, but still very buggy.

Arc Raiders is a technically stunning, atmospherically dense, and easily accessible extraction shooter that impresses with its excellent AI.

Solid in terms of content, but unstable in terms of technical execution. FM26 demonstrates where the series is trying to go, but it still has a long way towards reaching its goal.

Fallout's jolly little brother has grown up. The Outer Worlds 2 impresses with a unique sense of humor and great freedom for players, but falters in the final act.

Farthest Frontier impresses with its well-designed survival gameplay and detailed graphics, but it also requires a lot of patience.

A great park-building game that makes up for minor flaws with lots of atmosphere. And baby dinosaurs!

Although stylistically different from its predecessors, the fantastic combat system retains the core essence of the classics.

A wonderfully unusual experience with spectacular art design, but practically no gameplay.

A great detective story with lots of vampire flair, trapped in the toothless body of a thin-blooded sequel.

The long-overdue field test of a lighthearted extraction shooter that replaces PvP with tactical duck shootouts. Lots of fun.

An unshakeable gameplay core and some minor innovations save this technically completely outdated game from being a complete letdown.

A solid sequel that thanks to its co-op mode offers some variety, but still doesn't have the courage to try enough new things.

Soccer fans can't ignore FC 26 – but despite some innovations, it's still only a small step forward.

An atmospheric journey into premodern Japan that offers impressive visuals and intense combat, but falls short with its open world design.

Hades 2 is a narratively and visually unique roguelite that combines fast-paced, intense combat with an in-depth progression system.

A daring reboot for the horror franchise that does many things right, but hinders itself too often with poor design choices.

With a great scenario, spine-chilling nights, and intense battles, the parkour-heavy zombie franchise skillfully returns to its roots.

Star Wars Outlaws doesn't excel in any particular area, but it's still an unforgettable open-world story.

Silksong is a unique, fantastic gaming experience - though it may not be suitable for everyone.

An excellent addition to the main game, providing especially experienced knights with a few extra hours of entertaining gameplay.

There'd be nothing wrong with the “more of the same” approach of this DLC, if only the story didn't feel so incomplete.

Claws of Awaji condenses the strengths of the main game onto a small island and finally brings the plot to a satisfying conclusion.

In terms of game mechanics, Borderlands 4 is the best installment in the series, but the open world is a bit of a letdown.

Intense and gripping, but fair survival horror that is oozing with suspense and a creepy atmosphere.

Fast-paced story shooter that combines thrilling battles in slightly monotonous levels with a cool sci-fi atmosphere.

An unsettling action-adventure game dealing with war and humanity, that still has some minor technical issues.

Kirby's 3D debut is a wonderful adventure on the Switch 2 as well, but the DLC could have used some fresh ideas.

Pretty post-apocalyptic survival game in which efficient management saves lives – now with multiple settlements in parallel.

Although Killing Floor 3 is a well staged co-op shooter, it still lacks variety and a lot of polish before its release.

A slow-paced yet challenging survival building game set in an immersive post-apocalyptic world with a village on top of an adorable giant dinosaur.

At release, Stormgate is not as extensive as promised, but it is still a much better RTS than it was at the start of Early Access.

A groundbreaking third-person shooter is becoming available on new platforms, everything else remains unchanged compared to a decade ago.

A visually outstanding remake of a timeless classic with captivating story, modern gameplay, and a few technical flaws.

Not a Prince of Persia like any other. But one that you should definitely give it a chance.