Hell Clock is one of those games that cherry picks so many ideas from so many different sources that it manages to feel original when taken as a whole.

The Drifter is a great point-and-click adventure that keeps you engaged throughout, with smart puzzles and great characters.

Vile: Exhumed is a clever horror that takes you to the most depraved parts of the human mind, but leaves you guessing every step of the way with simple yet effective gameplay.

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

No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files is another great entry in this great series, now with added escape rooms.

Shadow Labyrinth is a dark and gritty Pac-Man spinoff that somehow manages to be one of the best Metroidvanias in recent memory.

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.

Kaizen: A Factory Story is perplexing and charming in equal measure, and it’ll keep you riveted from start to finish.

Ready or Not isn't a game built on fun and frolics, but teamwork and quick thinking, and if you engage on its terms you'll find plenty to get excited about.

As an early game Mycopunk has a lot of time and opportunity to add more to its arsenal. Once there’s more base content and more to do overall, it’ll be well worth diving into, but for less than £15 it’s not a bad shout to support a dev who clearly has a lot of passion for the genre. [Early Access Review]

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a wonderful adventure in a gorgeous world, and deserves to put River End Games well and truly on the map.

Even in its current form Ground of Aces is a great base building game, and there’s so much still to come to it. There’s a detailed roadmap on the game’s Steam page that talks about trading with nearby villages, hunting local wildlife, and so so so much more. Regardless of if you play it now or later though, it’s a unique and compelling game that I’d highly recommend. [Early Access Review]

Tamagotchi Plaza Switch 2 Edition has some silly charm, but the dull minigames and lack of tutorials end up making it a chore to play.

I Am Your Beast is a fantastic, easy-to-swallow FPS that can be an absolute breeze or a hardcore challenge depending on the individual.

This is a definite improvement on what Mythforce was at launch, and offers a great slice of first-person action. [1.2 update score = 70]

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a gloriously traditional JRPG, with compelling combat, fun new minigames and many hours of content.

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.

Ruffy and the Riverside is pretty far from perfect, but it does feature some incredibly clever ideas, loads of puzzles and gorgeous visuals.

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.

Lies of P: Overture does a fantastic job in not only bringing us new characters and new challenges, but also new levels of accessibility.

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.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is one of the greatest games of all time, blending freedom in its gameplay with a story and soundtrack that will be remembered for decades.

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.

Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest is an emotional dive back to the Beira D oil rig, with some seriously tense moments and a whole lot of heart.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an absolutely first class re-do of what was an already excellent game.

Whether you play solo or with friends, Rooftops & Alleys will suck you in with its varied and seamless movement mechanics.

Street Fighter 6 still has so much to give, and is perfectly suited tothe Switch 2 Despite a few issues with world tour, it's still a banger.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique and compelling game that everyone should play, and the Switch 2 is the perfect place to do so.

If you enjoy Survivors-style games and are craving something that feels new and will occupy you for hours, Soulstone Survivors is well worth your time.

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.

It’s always hard to predict how a new MMO will do in the market when there are so many popular, established competitors, but Dune: Awakening seems to have hit the sand running.

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.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is addictive and has numerous quality of life improvements for the genre. It might suffer from a slow start and repetitious voiceover work, but that’ll fade away and you’ll soon find yourself lost in its systems and loving every minute.

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.

There is loads to do in Tour De France 2025, and thanks to the improvement in visuals and physics, whatever you do, it is actually more fun at times feels like an actual mainstream racing title.

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.

POPUCOM is just a treat to the soul and the senses, with a concept that oozes originality and innovation.

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.

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

Mario Kart World is bold, ambitious, and utterly charming, and even a couple of hiccups don't spoil the pure joy and chaos it presents.

Despite some frustrating bugs, The Alters is the most unique and interesting survival-crafting sim I’ve ever played.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die has some of the best combat I've ever experienced in a Roguelike, and has loads of clever tricks up its sleeves.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is the perfect way to inject some classic puzzling into your Switch 2 library, especially if you missed the previous version.

Disney Illusion Island isn’t a particularly difficult or unusual video game, but it more than makes up for that with its charm and humour.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is still one of the best Sonic games on the market, and it runs absolutely wonderfully on the Switch 2.

F1 25 is the best the series has ever been, catering to fans of the drama as well as those that appreciate the intricacies of the science behind the driving.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a farming game with very little farming, but the combat and exploration more than make up for it.

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.

As We Descend is a wonderful Roguelike deck builder even in its current form, but with many more months of polish and added content it could transform into a genre topping sensation. It’s well worth jumping in now if you like the sound of this apocalyptic card game, and hopefully sometimes next year we’ll be talking even more about this engaging addition to one of my favourite genres. [Early Access Review]

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.

To a T may seem like a totally ridiculous video game in concept, but it has a lot of heart, fun exploration, and some seriously catchy songs.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo lived up to all my expectations, and is one of the very best Metroidvanias I've ever played.

PaperKlay is a charming 3D platformer with gorgeous papercraft visuals, and it's full of those delicious collectibles you just have to grab.

Ghost Frequency is the scariest game I've played in an incredibly long time, so turn off the lights and get ready to scream already.

Despite some obvious influences, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon manages to be an excellent action RPG with an interesting, dark world to explore.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is an exciting take on the turn-based genre, aiming for quick and hard-hitting combat rather than the familiar and more methodical approach.

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.

Survive the Fall combines some of the best bits of two of my favourite group survival games of the last ten years to impressive effect.

Trident's Tale is a fun adventure game that offers the freedom to explore at your own pace, alongside an exciting story with plenty of loveable characters.

Monster Train 2 will be the new obsession for all of you deck building fans, with so many build options and limitless replayability.

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.

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

Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker adds an extra campaign that somehow surpasses the base game, and it won't cost you a penny.

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.

Deliver At All Costs is a joyous throwback to the dafter years of our great hobby, and is full of ridiculous missions and smashable buildings.

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.

While Roadcraft can slow to a crawl at times and has moments of frustration because of it, it’s still a lot of fun bringing civilisation back to these battered biomes.

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

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

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is one of the finest roguelike action-RPGs out there, with fluid combat, plenty of upgrades, and some incredible visuals.

Despite a couple of duds in Capcom Fighting Collection 2, there is so much good stuff on offer here and a couple of legit all-timers.

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.

In all the ways that matter, Doom: The Dark Ages is a pure power fantasy, loading you up with outlandish weaponry and lethal powers and unleashing you on the horde.

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

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.

Offering appeal to both fans of deck builders and city management, Kaya's Prophecy is a fun but short blast with a cute art style that’s more than deserving of your time.

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

Spirit of the North 2 is a gorgeous game filled with a level of freedom that feels refreshing in today's climate, with smart puzzles and a moving story.

Stratogun is a beautifully executed piece of work that fully deserves to join the pantheon of twin stick lore, and is going to be a near-permanent fixture on my Steam Deck for some time to come.

You have to go into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered with the right level of expectation - especially if you’re a newcomer.

Drop Duchy soon becomes a complex strategic web but it’s one that has well and truly caught me. It's compelling and has that "one more go" magic.

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

Milestone has done a fine job with MotoGP 25: making a title that they release annually warrant the purchase if you shelled out for it last time around.

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

The Horror at Highrook is a smart RPG that dares to be different, and if you're willing to stick at it, there's a great story and some interesting mechanics.

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

Shotgun Cop Man is an absolute blast, thanks to its exquisite locomotion, varied stages and a nice amount of difficulty for those seeking a challenge.

Repose is unlike anything we've seen in some time, with hidden layers of strategy and clever level design, it's definitely worth checking out.

Days Gone Remastered is definitely the best way to experience Bend Studio's zombie adventure, and while there are a few issues, it's still a great single-player story with strong combat.

Star Vaders is a wonderful deck builder that features clever combat, time powers, and a whole lot of build variety to experiment with.