Outbound is a pretty game with an addictive loop but unfortunately a slow-moving van isn't enough to differentiate in a sea of cosy/survival games.

Infinity Sweeper doesn't blend Minesweeper and Roguelike elements perfectly, but it's still fun to clear out those grids all the same.

Sticker/Ball is a ridiculous score chasing Roguelike, full of balls, dice, and of course references to early internet phenomenon SkiFree.

Aphelion has some excellent moments regarding the story, but is let down by consistently frustrating gameplay where you feel punished for no reason.

Boris is undeniably adorable, but with obtuse navigation and repetitive mechanics this is an adventure you may want to let pass you by.

Despite a clever central mechanic that ties into its core message, Tides of Tomorrow is let down by heavy-handed storytelling, simplistic mechanics and a regular loss of immersion.

Under Par Golf Architect is a real Birdie of a tycoon game, with engaging hole creation and the ability to play the courses you make.

PowerWash Simulator 2: Adventure Time pack isn’t a revolutionary addition to the game, but fans of the cartoon will surely love strapping on their candy cleaner and stepping into the Land of Ooo.

Last Man Sitting is an entertaining Roguelike third person shooter, but after a few long days at the office you'll want to take a holiday.

The Occultist is a fairly by the numbers horror game, with an unlikable main character and lack of scares that really let it down.

If they built an entire game around the cleaning mechanics then I'd be there in a heartbeat, but there's still something undeniably lovely and calming about Hozy.

Go Home Annie is a game of two halves, with the first packed with intrigue as you take a tour of the SCP and the entities it contains, while the second unfortunately frustrates with poor stealth and confusing puzzles.

Homura: The Crimson Warriors is an Otome game that'll really appeal to those with an interest in Japanese history, and of course, hunks.

Etrange Overlord is a uniquely musical adventure, which struggles a bit to fit in enough of the action between charming cutscenes.

New Super Lucky's Tale isn't the most unique 3D platformer in the world, but younger gamers will find enough variety to keep them smiling.

With plenty to unlock and multiple difficulties to battle your way through, Devil Jam is great fun and is certainly worth a look for fans of the genre.

Crabmeat is a decent fishing game, but if you go into it expecting to get scared by the horrors of the sea then you'll be sorely disappointed.

Greedfall 2: The Dying World makes an attempt to be a swashbuckling, seafaring pirate thriller, but gets muddled in its own politics and bogged down by too many clashing systems.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered brings the concluding instalment of Crystal Dynamic's gothic, operatic vampire story to the modern gamer.

God of War Sons of Sparta swaps to a 2D plane to show us a glimpse of Kratos's early years.

Crimson Capes is fairly unique even within its own oversaturated genre.

Romeo is a Dead Man is an absolutely wild ride, and although it has some duller moments I'm seriously glad I saw it through to the end.

The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest isn't going to light the world on fire, but if you're looking for a platformer without any frills you may enjoy it.

I Hate This Place has some great visual flair and interesting lore but unfortunately it's bogged down in an obtuse and often uninspired survival stealth adventure.

There's a lot going on in Code Vein 2, so much that it arguably loses some of the charm of its predecessor, and yet it's still quite a fun experience.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a unique approach to the zombie genre, and while it can become repetitive, I still had a lot of fun playing.

Evocreo is a perfectly competent monster collecting game, but its lack of charm and derivative nature make it tough to recommend.

Storm Lancers is far from a bad game, but when held up against the titans of the genre it’s just not able to hang. If you’ve completely exhausted your Roguelike backlog (which admittedly I struggle to imagine is possible) then perhaps this sci-fi romp will excite you. For the rest of us though it’ll just make us dream of playing better games, and that’s a real shame.

Death Howl is a tough game that rewards your perseverance with more challenge, and for fans of iron-tough soulslikes and deceptively complex tactics games, it’s a definite gem.

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International adds new language options to an interesting if somewhat flawed JRPG.

Once again, as a package, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 provides plenty of throwaway fun and multiplayer mayhem.

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted may be a fairly bare bones remaster, but this shmup is still a blast in 2025 regardless.

While not quite the replacement for The Binding of Isaac I wanted, Morsels has a lot of depth and plenty of challenge for those seeking it.

A twisting, turning tale told over a repeating 47-minute timeloop, Rue Valley unfortunately crumbles under the weight of its narrative ambition.

Chicken Run Eggstraction might not be the most revolutionary stealth game, but there's more than a nugget of fun to find in this charming package.

Bounty Star is a fun time-killer if you want something straightforward and entertaining with an emotional core that doesn't ask all that much of you.

For those who carry a nostalgic torch for the franchise, Simon the Sorcerer Origins is as close as you'll get to the original in 2025.

Superball is a fun cyberpunk football game that you can try for free, but its bland heroes and confusing currencies are a drag.

The Lonesome Guild is an adorable action RPG with a nice message, but repetitive combat and a lack of difficulty make it a tad tedious.

Fading Serenades is a cute and cosy delivery game, but the repetitive gameplay and constant back and forth across the map made me want to return it to sender.

Lumo 2 has some retro appeal and plenty of collectibles to gather scattered throughout its puzzle rooms, but the platforming just isn't great.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will certainly appeal to the die-hard fans of its world, thanks to the story. Unfortunately though, it commits the cardinal sin of simply not being fun enough to play, and that's a difficult coffin to clamber back out of.

Katanaut is fast-paced, good-looking, and pretty fun despite its overall sci-fi horror tone.

Your tolerance for philosophical musings will probably determine how much you enjoy Dreams of Another, but underneath all that is still a fun game.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is definitely one of the better Digimon games I've played, but it's lacking charm and just too slow going.

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is an entertaining action RPG for newcomers, but its performance on Switch is disappointing.

Alien: Rogue Incursion nails the atmosphere, spectacle, and sense of place, but struggles to maintain the essential threat level.

DeadWire is a seriously clever twin stick shooter, with hacking that allows so many creative kills and an absolutely brutal level of difficulty.

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile brings some inventive puzzles in a fun 70's setting but unfortunately also comes with an unwanted B-plot swapping the Poirot murder mystery for a ridiculous conspiracy chase.

While not the best Atelier game in recent memory, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian is fun and great for newcomers.

Mamorukun ReCurse is a unique and inventive shoot ‘em up with banging music, but it just feels a bit samey even in its short runtime.

A nostalgia trip for millennials and a lesson in how good we have it these days for everyone else, Lan Party Adventures is a casual sim game with heart that just falls short due to repetitive mechanics and lack of a truly compelling narrative.

For those that enjoy the unhinged, 80s style programming on offer here, you’ll get a kick out of sitting back and seeing what's on. For everyone else though, you may want to change the channel.

Arctic Awakening is a genuinely good tale of mystery with some excellent audio that's unfortunately hampered by an overly long run-time and some nasty technical issues.

Folly of the Wizards is a Roguelike with plenty of interesting ideas, but lackluster combat makes it rather hard to recommend.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree has some interesting ideas, but ultimately the combat in this Roguelike makes it a chore to play.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster doesn't feel like a modern dungeon crawler, and it's old school difficulty and grindy gameplay will put many off.

It's not particularly big or clever, but Metal Eden is a beautiful, bombastic blaster that entertains while it lasts.

Hirogami is a charming origami based platformer with great movement and gorgeous visuals, but its combat and frustrating objectives hold it back.

Bad Cheese works great as a psychological horror and has some wonderful visuals, where the horror comes from the unsettling nature of its ties to the house of mouse.

Despite a deep and enjoyable combat system, there are a few issues that hold Lost Soul Aside back from being a great action-RPG title.

Drag x Drive is a totally unique multiplayer gaming experience, but its lack of hooks, inaccessible nature, and dull visuals let it down.

Despite frustrations with the slow-moving herd, Herdling is still worth trying if you enjoy visual story-telling and atmospheric games. That said, if you can play anywhere but Switch, do so.

The fact that Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening exists is very cool, but it's not as much fun as the anime that inspired it.

Sengoku Dynasty offers plenty to do, and while it is satisfying eventually, it does take time to see your hard work pay off.

1000 Deaths is a trippy platformer with tricky stages and wacky characters, that would be easy to recommend without the camera issues.

Abyssus is not a game for the weak of will, with some encounters veering close to bullet-hell strafe-shooter territory.

Nothing about Echoes of the End is original, but it’s worth a look if you’re a fan of flashy action and environmental puzzles.

Morgan: Metal Detective isn’t the gaming equivalent of digging up buried treasure, but equally it’s more enjoyable than digging up horseshoes.

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game allows you to live out the life of a hobbit in a warm and welcoming world, with some nice ideas throughout.

One-Eyed Likho will appeal to fans of folklore and greyscale visuals, but its lack of scary moments and generic puzzles hold it back somewhat.

Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder is a fun card collecting game that is easy to digest in small doses but never as gripping as heavyweights of the genre.

RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is more of the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The combat is excellent, the new setting is fun, and Peter Weller is back!

If you’re into your low-stakes farming and crafting games then you may find Gaucho and the Grassland is a fun way to kill a few hours.

Luma Island is a no nonsense crafting game with lovely exploration, but everything starts to feel a bit samey after the first few hours.

Zombie Army VR is a generic shooter in virtual reality, lacking anything different to any of the other shooters out there that have already done a better job.

If you’re a big fan of the main game, then Atomfall: Wicked Isle will give you something to do for a few hours.

The biggest issue that FBC: Firebreak has is that it’s far too ordinary for its own universe.

American Arcadia may not have a particularly original premise, but it does present recycled ideas in unique packaging.

Rematch is a good time but it really is a game of two halves: amazing with friends, but frustrating beyond belief with random players.

Quantum Witch is a delightfully queer narrative based platformer with wonderful writing, but the lack of direction it gives will lead to frustration.

Locomoto is a really lovely game, and with the array of customisation options for your train plus a delightfully low stakes story.

Survival Kids is a fun if somewhat simple co-op game that you can only play on the Switch 2, and is well worth a go especially for younger gamers.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is just decent, when you'd expect more for something designed to show a new system.

Gex Trilogy ensures the three Gex games are as true to their original release as possible, but if you have no nostalgia for them you'll struggle a bit.

Despite muddy visuals and a few dodgy animations, Tiebreak+ looks pretty good for a Switch game and credit has to be given thee work on this port.

Out of Sight might not be the scariest of games, but it does offer some great set pieces and a fresh take on the genre.

As an old-school adventure game Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer works, but you'll need to bear with some of its quirks.

Blades of Fire has some elements that feel original and compelling, but it ultimately falls short of the bar set by other AA adventure games of recent years.

Pivot of Hearts is a lovely dating sim with wonderful queer and poly options, but the writing lets the experience down somewhat.

While The Precinct can be a little rough around the edges, Fallen Tree Games has done a solid job of making the job of a police officer a lot of fun.

Grandma, No! is a silly and destructive physics game, but one that punches down with its comedy and ends before it really warms up.

Creature Keeper is a creature collection game with some wonderful ideas, but its underwhelming combat and monster designs make it a tough sell.

Empyreal is fun in short bursts, but offers little to stand out or really pull you into its story and universe.

While there are moments in Steel Seed where it feels quite enjoyable, the overall package is fairly forgettable.

Moroi’s messed up fairy tale setting is undoubtedly rather intriguing, but the dodgy combat and poor puzzles make it a chore to play.

Tempopo is a chilled out and laid back puzzler that isn't too difficult, yet it provides just the right amount of challenge to keep you playing.

Once Upon a Puppet is a gorgeous platformer set in an intriguing world, but poor pacing and average platforming make it hard to easily recommend.