Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road is your next new Survivors obsession, with a clever tower defence twist and that “just one more run" hook.

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.

Although it never really does anything we haven’t seen before, Constance is well-made enough to be worthy of your time, and does enough to earn its place in a crowded genre.

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.

Satisfactory is a superb example of the factory sim, delivering a deep, comprehensive experience where it really feels like the devs have thought of everything.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an amazing Musou game, and one of the best Switch 2 games available currently.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl is a big game. The world is not only huge but stuffed to the gills with things to find and places to explore.

Despite some framerate jitters, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault feels very polished for an early access title, and offers a ton of content to get stuck into already – with more promised. This is a massive improvement on the original, which delivers a ton more features, story, and gameplay while retaining the same core premise. If this is the level of quality straight out of the early access gate, I can’t wait to see what Digital Sun sells us when it’s ready to hit 1.0. [Early Access Review]

Extra extra - News Tower is an entertaining tycoon game that puts you in charge of a newspaper, and it's a whole lot of fun.

SpongeBob Squarepants: Titan of Tides is a fantastic platformer, with tight controls, lots of variety, and plenty of Bikini Bottom residents.

Tales of Xillia Remastered doesn’t feel like an entirely new RPG in 2025, but it’s a wonderful way to preserve a well-loved title in a great series. Its fantastic combat and old school charm will appeal to all lovers of JRPGs, and fans of the Tales series will likely already have bought it now.

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.

Yakuza Kiwami feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch 2, spinning a compelling tale of backstabbing and brotherhood that you can now take on the go with you.

Once Upon a Katamari is the new high point of this bizarre ball rolling series, will expertly crafted stages and loads of silly objects to roll up.

With smart, witty writing delivered by top tier talent, Dispatch tells a gripping story that will have you laughing out loud and gawping at the consequences of your decisions in equal measure.

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.

The Seance of Blake Manor is an essential game for fans of detective games, making complex investigation gameplay feel accessible for all with comprehensive mindmaps and timetables so you plan your sleuthing hour-by-hour.

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

Possessor(s) lacks the unique pizazz of some recent Metroidvanias, but delivers a solid adventure in its own right.

Lumines Arise takes a block building classic, adds a splash of psychedelic firework paint and an absolute banger of a soundtrack, leaving us with a game destined to become an all-timer.

Arc Raiders will continue to grow with new content and updates, but this is a competent and complete experience at launch.

Dragon Front Adventures is a seriously engaging Roguelike deck builder, with clever combat and enough content to keep you happy for years.

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.

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.

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.

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