Dog Witch is an entertaining Roguelike that's refreshingly easy to pick up, and will leave your tail wagging thanks to its clever dice combat.

Rogue Factor have created something truly special in Hell is Us, combing head-scratching puzzles with fun, challenging combat. This is an unexpected treasure.

Project Songbird is a personal reflection of the difficulties of continuing to create art that fans with love at the expense of artistic integrity in the guise of a narrative horror, and it's great.

WWE 2K26 is one hell of a game, featuring tons of variety across matches and how they play out as well as game modes, giving players plenty of freedom to enjoy.

WWE 2K25 is a treasure trove of wrestling content that fans will spend many hours with, and it runs incredibly well on the Switch 2.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A mega evolves the series in an exciting new direction, and is one of the best games I've played on the Switch 2.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is the definitive version of this beloved game, thanks to the titular new mode and Rollback Netcode.

Date Everything is a ridiculously wonderful dating game, full of entertaining characters, sublime voice acting, and laugh out loud moments.

Into the Restless Ruins effortlessly combines dungeon building and dungeon crawling into a Roguelike package that I couldn't put down.

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

A delicious slice of life, inKONBINI is a lovely experience that will leave you with a smile as big as Makoto’s after she hands a customer their change.

Elden Ring Nightreign is a game that does so much, and none of it feels arbitrary. The world is fascinating, the combat is exceptional, and there's plenty to see.

The Midnight Walk is one of the best games of 2025. It looks so wonderful, has excellent sound design, and a story that keeps you gripped all the time.

Back to the Dawn is a fantastic TTRPG with more systems than you’ll know what to do with at first, a huge cast of interesting characters and enough replayability to keep you coming back over and over again.

EA Sports FC 26 tries to right some of the wrongs of last year, and while it's a superb football title with plenty of depth, there are some frustrations with its gameplay.

Promise Mascot Agency blends driving, money management and talking blocks of tofu to create a gleefully weird game that demands your attention.

Ariana and the Elder Codex has some of the best combat I've seen from a Metroidvania, and it's worth experiencing for that alone.

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.

Neva: Prologue provides an earnest portrayal of the unique bond that can be found between humans and animals.

Tales of Berseria Remastered may not really add much to the base game, but it's still a fantastic JRPG that you'd be a fool to miss.

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.

Battlestar Galactica: Shattered Hopes faithfully recreates the feel of the show, with intense combat and interesting decision-making between dogfights.

Yooka-Replaylee revitalizes the 2017 platformer with the care it always deserved. The remaster enhances visuals, refines controls, and introduces quality-of-life improvements that finally make exploration a joy. Its world is colorful, dense with secrets, and full of charming NPCs, though the main duo still lacks charisma. Some frame drops on PS5 keep it from perfection, but the smoother gameplay, cleaner camera, and added features make this the definitive version and a strong reminder of why 3D platformers still matter.

Moons of Darsalon is an interesting puzzle platformer with a whole lot of variety, but issues like the AI art loading screens will be deal breaker for some.

Battlefield Waltz is an engaging visual novel with loads of endearing hunks to romance, but in 2025 it's not quite in the top tier of the genre.

CloverPit is the Balatro of 2025. It's an incredibly clever Roguelike with a creepy setting, loads of build options and compelling slot machine action.

Million Depth is a Roguelike that plays by none of the rules, and it does so while telling an engaging story and featuring seriously clever combat.

Thanks to a generous hint system and another excellent story, Call of the Elder Gods, is a puzzle game that everyone can enjoy.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is a fun and engaging game to play when you just want something to get lost in and not really think about.

Big Helmet Heroes is a silly game, but that’s by design, which makes it not only silly but a ton of fun, too.

Crimson Desert is frustrating and buggy and can be very player-unfriendly, but it's also beautiful, deep, seemingly endless and monumentally, perhaps detrimentally, ambitious.

Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is short and sweet, offering a chance for those that missed a fun 3D platformer to play it, and enjoy the charm and well designed levels.

Despite a few issues, Avowed had me hooked throughout. It's a beautiful, incredibly charming game that does its best to fill a gap where the Elder Scrolls 6 should be.

Cronos: The New Dawn is proof Bloober Team can make exceptional horror games, with terrifying monsters and some great ideas.

South of Midnight is a refreshing and satisfying action-adventure that has all of the trappings and nostalgia of the classics of yesteryear, yet has all of the bells and whistles you’d associate with modern gaming.

Monaco 2 is an exciting heist sim where you can explore with different characters and enjoy whatever the levels throw at you.

MakeRoom is a warm and comfortable way to unwind after a busy day, and lets you be as creative as you want as you set up your adorable little dioramas.

Hilarious, bittersweet, surreal and rage-inducing all in equal measure, Baby Steps is a journey that you'll want to join Nate on.

A truly amazing collection of games that suffers at the hands of a mediocre port. But at heart, Hitman is still just as thrilling and addictive as it’s ever been.

Screamer won’t be for everyone. It’s challenging. It’s unique. It’s different. But it deserves your time and attention, even if you aren’t a huge fan of anime.

Invincible VS is a thoroughly enjoyable 3v3 fighter, with a strong cast of characters and some great mechanics that will no doubt make fans of the show very happy.

The Berlin Apartment tells some wonderful little stories that’ll make you feel emotions from both ends of the spectrum, and it gives a heartfelt glimpse into life in Berlin at key moments in its history.

Bus Bound is a simulation game with purpose, and seeing Emberville City grow as you breathe life into it is more of a reward than you’ll often find in this genre.

Mario Tennis Fever offers a fantastic tennis experience with plenty of ways to play.

The combat is the star of REPLACED. It’s so satisfying and slick that I couldn’t get enough of it, and when combined with numerous traversal puzzles, stealth sections, and action set-pieces the whole is far more glorious than the sum of its parts.

Reignbreaker is a decent isometric roguelike, but doesn't do enough to stand out in a genre that's getting more and more crowded.

Don’t expect this one to feature on family games night, but if you are a fan of deep and complex military strategy then this is arguably the most comprehensive Nobunaga’s Ambition to date.

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a delightful RPG with lightning fast combat, that easily stands up alongside modern Ys titles.

Not much has been added to Patapon 1+2 Replay, but these two rhythm game oddities are as fun to play as they were eighteen years ago.

Technical issues damage the experience at times, but Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC is still a great game.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a wonderful experience even in 2025, thanks to great combat, gorgeous visuals and some modern tweaks.

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.

Dear Me, I Was tells a moving story that's grounded in ways rarely seen in video games. Paired with the gorgeous audio and visual style, it's well worth experiencing.

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainoids is an enjoyable RTS that blends with different genres to make an enjoyable game filled with a colourful world.

The Shinobi SEGA Villains DLC is a great reason to boot up last year's ninja delight, with some boss fights that simply blew me away.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is a delightfully compelling Metroidvania, full of exciting upgrades, side activities, and laugh out loud moments.

Although the new modes are a bit weak, there's no denying that Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV is a sensational multiplayer game.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a simple but entertaining arena fighter, with loads of modes to keep you happy.

Dead Take is a fantastic psychological horror that pulls no punches, delivering superb acting and some great puzzles that keep you engaged until the very end.

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.

No, I'm Not Human will likely go down as one of those clever psychological horrors, thanks to its concept of using the player's own mind against them.

If you’re into Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, then War Sails is a no-brainer purchase.

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

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

Mainframes is beyond doubt an impressive game that looks terrific, sounds fantastic, and handles like a dream.

Despite it being released in 2002, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny has some cool new features, and is still enjoyable to play in the current gaming climate.

Styx: Blades of Greed is a set of very good stealth mechanics and well designed levels wrapped in a fairly uninteresting and occasionally baffling narrative.

Static Dread: The Lighthouse tells an interesting story that keeps you busy directing the flow of its eldritch horrors and the day-to-day running of its lighthouse.

Whether you’re new to the series or returning after a long hiatus, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is a game that’s going to suck you in with its hypnotic soundtrack and addictive action.

Steel Century Groove is a wonderful blend of rhythm game and RPG, with all those wonderful hooks and a killer dance battle system.

Everything is Crab is such a unique take on the Survivors style Roguelike, with all sorts of ways to evolve your creature and keep its belly full.

The Wandering Village is a solid city-builder with a comfortable learning curve. It offers a challenge while drip-feeding you new ideas along the way.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a seriously compelling adventure game, thanks to its intriguing narrative and spooky elements.

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.

Virtua Fighter 5 REVO is technical, fat-free arcade combat at its best, and this polished PC port deserves to put a ton of new eyes on the product.

Clockwork Ambrosia is a Metroidvania throwback that does everything right, and the gun mods make for some seriously exciting collectibles.

Fans of Castlevania will absolutely lap this Chronicles of the Wolf, as it is basically a member of that storied lineage in all but name.

AI Limit is a fun game when you're not tangling with the camera. The combat is slick and fast and the gear and skill systems work well enough, but it can't quite stand alongside the best in the genre.

With a beautiful, minimalist artstyle and some great encounter music, there’s a lot to keep you coming back to Godbreakers.

What Fragpunk lacks in subtlety it makes up for with a lack of subtlety. It's loud and brash and silly and deliberately off-kilter.

Forestrike is a fantastic martial arts Roguelike that rewards reflexes, with the incredibly clever ability to practice each fight before committing.

Whether a fan of Geralt or simply love the Reigns franchise, Reigns: The Witcher makes every decision fun thanks to countless storylines and exciting gameplay.

Pokémon LeafGreen is one of the best Pokémon games full stop, and even in 2026 it's an absolutely delightful experience.

Galactic Glitch is yet another fantastic and innovative addition to the twin-stick genre, one that it is fair to say has had a fair few belters so far this year.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties is an exceptional entry in the Yakuza series, with a strong story, great combat, plenty to do, and gorgeous visuals.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is an excellent survival horror that does something different with its combat, improving on the original in every way.

Afterlove EP tells a powerful story about loss and grief, with excellent writing and a gorgeous world to explore at your leisure.

Anyone put off recent Soulslikes by a perceived lack of challenge need not worry about Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

Dosa Divas is a heartwarming RPG that will fill your heart with joy and a craving for tasty food, with fun combat and great cooking minigames

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.

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.

Atomfall might not get everything right, but by St. George it gets England right - and that might be enough.

Beyond Words is a fun time-killer and a nice way to exercise the old prefrontal cortex.

Icarus Console Edition is a difficult game to crack, but if you're willing to stick with it the rewards help to keep you pressing forward.

If you missed it on PS5 or are looking for a new adventure to get your teeth into, Rise of the Ronin is worth a shout on PC.

EA Sports NHL 26 has made some big improvements to gameplay that become more noticeable over time, with a new Be-A-Pro mode that is better than before.

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

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