Crazy robot tactics game with clever ideas and very fair mission design.

Republic of Pirates can pass as an Anno for beginners and pirate fans, but is too trivial for construction sim professionals.

Masterfully crafted industrialization utopia offering high complexity and enormous freedom for players.

Above all, Forges of Corruption gives you more Warhammer: Boltgun, but lacks any innovation.

Cataclysm is a great expansion with many strengths, but technical problems and questionable design decisions spoil the fun.

Atmospheric detective adventure set against a breathtaking backdrop.

The combination of action and tower defense seems exotic at first glance, but quickly manages to hook you. However, there are limitations to the combat system.

Dungeons of Hinterberg offers a shallow but enjoyable gaming experience with tons of clever puzzle dungeons in the style of Zelda.

Challenging Soulslite, but the fights are never unfair or completely overwhelming.

Subtly revamped remaster of a wonderful adventure classic.

Sphere of Influence doesn't just talk big, it delivers. Unfortunately not always in the right places.

Gold Road combines beautiful scenery and great storytelling with an interesting but grind-heavy scribing system.

Shadow of the Erdtree offers one of the most fascinating game worlds ever and thus crowns a role-playing masterpiece.

Entertaining horror trip with an exciting setting and some minor flaws.

Many detailed improvements to the career and car handling make F1 24 the best Formula 1 racing game in years.

Relaxed construction game with few weaknesses and a charming scenario.

Empires of the Undergrowth doesn't look particularly pretty, but its inner values are truly convincing.

Tactically challenging, but in terms of content rather trivial superhero battles.

V Rising is a captivating vampire fantasy with atmospheric survival mechanics, despite the sometimes tedious hunt for resources.

Well-designed role-playing game with strategy elements in an exciting dark fantasy setting.

Strong DLC package that brings back memories of Empire: Total War and puts Warhammer 3 back on track.

The Machine Age puts Stellaris back on track and takes the machines to a whole new level. An all-round successful DLC.

Homeworld 3 impresses with groundbreaking space battles but disappoints with a trivial campaign.

Family-friendly, short urban adventure of a charming cat with simple puzzles and lots of fun feline activities.

Atmospheric strategy game with high entry hurdle that is worth overcoming.

Winds of Change brings a lot of changes for large and small nations, but lacks remarkable new mechanics.

The most beautiful nightmare of the year, which masks a mediocre game concept with stunning graphics and unparalleled sound design.

Songs of Conquest revives the spirit of Heroes of Might an Magic 3 and strikes a really good figure.