Charon's Staircase is a classic horror puzzle title with a thriller twist. It plays the part perfectly with cliched jump scares and a sinister atmosphere. However, its limited replay value and well-trodden mechanics leave you feeling underwhelmed.

PlateUp! is a fantastic rogue-lite cooking simulation title. What's more, it is infuriating, addictive, and original. Play solo or with friends as you cook, burn, and serve every meal to impatient customers. Can you make everyone happy, or will your restaurant be shut for good?

Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx is a nice addition to the much-loved franchise, if you are a child. Consequently, it is aimed towards younger gamers, so it won't receive any major plaudits. However, my children enjoyed it, even if I found it to be flawed. With colourful graphics, interesting stage design, and the right blend of casual action, this will entertain the youngsters in your house.

Justice Sucks is a brutal and violent adventure game. You must use your surroundings to take out your foes and complete every mission. Learn new abilities, mow down your opponents, and clean up your mess. It is gruesome and childish, but unbelievably moreish.

Overall, the fridge is red seems like a title that would hit it off well for those who are heavily invested in niche horror experiences but for those who are like myself, the intro did not do enough to get me hooked enough to fully understand what the story was behind the demonic red refrigerator. There were hints of a more coherent story throughout the game but since that interest was dashed on the rocks at the start, it was hard to want to piece everything together. The red fridge may be tempting for some to open, but it might be best that it remained closed.

Way of the Hunter is a slow-paced but engrossing hunting simulation title. With beautiful scenery, stunning animals, and plenty of fantastic mechanics, this oozes realism. If you want a fulfilling and deep experience, then look no further.

Gas Station Simulator is a crazy sim game that is addictive and enjoyable. What's more, it'll push you to your limits at every stage. Expand your business, serve the customers, and keep everyone happy.

Robotry! is tough but enjoyable physics-based adventure game. You must learn new skills, find collectables, and control each of the floppy legs. You'll fall, fail, and fall again as you complete your strange journey.

Vampire Survivors is an incredible rogue-lite title that uses old-school imagery. Its simple concept will lull you into a false sense of security, and you won't be able to put it down. Word of warning, once you start, you won't be able to stop.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is a fast-paced fighting title that can be played solo or with others. Furthermore, it captures every essence of the franchise and capitalises on many of the much-loved characters. With interesting stage design and tough but enjoyable challenges to complete, this will be enjoyed by many gamers.

Biomutant is a fantastic open-world RPG. What's more, the environment, creatures, crafting, abilities, and plot will blow you away. I loved it, and I'm glad I waited until the next-gen update.

Fashionably late to the party, Kamiwaza: The Way of the Thief is a beautiful outlier, and timeless classic that serves as a great lesson on how to create addictive action gameplay in an excellently adaptive and immersive world, despite its small size. Although it is a barebones re-release, which does a disservice to those experiencing it for the first time, I cannot recommend this game enough – the period, the gameplay – it’s brilliant fun that transcends any negatives and simply has to be seen to be believed.

Whilst it’s certainly interesting, it remains largely incoherent. Subsequent playthroughs, which are mandatory to experience all the game has to offer, don’t really clear up any of the confusion either. Still, Moonscars does offer something worth playing. If you’re in the market for a new Metroidvania or Souls-like game, then I’d recommend giving this one a shot.

The Plague Doctor of Wippra is a clever critique of the global pandemic that hasn’t quite gone away, told through the lens of late medieval Germany dealing with the bubonic plague. At its’s surface though, it’s a great point-and-click adventure game with interesting dialogue, raised stakes, alternate endings and enough puzzles to feel satisfying. Sadly, it is on the short side and can be completed within a couple of hours. But it’s a couple of hours well spent.

I really wanted to love Gotham Knights, and mostly, I did. However, I can’t ignore its repetitive gameplay, awful vehicular control, and the inevitable complaints about the frame rate. Yet, this DC title is enjoyable. The combat is smooth and captivating; the villains are great, and the story flows nicely. What’s more, two-player cooperative action is the icing on the cake. Yes, it could be better, but hardcore fans won’t care.

41 Hours is a Sci-FI FPS that is sadly lacking. With many shortcomings, you'll be left wanting. Furthermore, the poor graphics and audio create a horribly dated finish. However, I liked the core concept and the excellent stage design.

Deadlink is a relentless arena-based FPS with rogue-lite elements. You must jump, dive, and shoot your way to victory. However, death is guaranteed, and failure is all but assured. Yet, this matters not as you become stronger, faster, and wiser with each passing playthrough.

Wayward Strand is a slow-burning but story-rich adventure. Control the inquisitive Casey as you explore a floating hospital for 3 days in the summer. Speak to the residents, observe their actions, and unfold a wonderfully intertwined experience.

Priest Simulator is a whacky and odd simulation title. You must complete religious tasks while helping the community. Moreover, you'll stop those non-believers who stand in your way. Shoot, fight, and pray your way to victory.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is an incredible action-adventure title. This much-anticipated sequel arrives on Next Gen consoles, PC, and Switch Digital only. However, gamers on these machines will adore the brutal and sombre journey they'll experience. It retains many much-loved mechanics but evolves miles beyond my wildest expectations. Accordingly, this latest instalment blew my mind, and I can't stop raving about it.

Undungeon is a story of unrealized potential, with a well-written fantasy sci-fi story and stunning visuals, it could have allowed this indie Kickstarter title to really make some noise, but its repetitive action can’t stretch to meet a running time that’s double the length it should be, allowing tedium to settle in long before the end.

Train Sim World 3 is an ultra-realistic simulation title. You will not notice minor issues and technical faults if you have never driven a train. However, if you have, you will despise the mistakes that undermine the potential. Besides this, the routes are fantastic, the trains look realistic, and I adored the additional gameplay elements.

Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim is a strange game with an even more unusual concept. Can you find the monster of your dreams? Pick a date, answer some questions, and smash some famous landmarks. Some of you will love it, but I didn't appreciate its concept.

Although I found it partially enjoyable, No Place for Bravery ultimately didn’t do itself justice. Its narrative structure is more than a bit messy, and it often comes across as clichéd. The gameplay, while having a fair amount of customisation options, suffers from sloppy combat functionality. If nothing else, the visual and audio departments prop up the game to a slightly above average Souls-like. I really hope that Glitch Factory takes the criticism on board, and uses it to give No Place for Bravery the quality of life update it deserves. But, as of right now, I can only offer a light recommendation.

Call of the Wild: The Angler is a realistic fishing simulation title. With an expansive and stunning world to explore, you can lose yourself for hours. Fish, help others, or simply relax, the choice is yours.

Pnevmo-Capsula is a tricky little puzzle game that'll test your patience. With interesting stage design and observational problems to overcome, it can be tough. Sadly, though, there were some annoying moments that tarnish the end product.

Alive is a game that’ll get under your skin. What’s more, its creepy plot will resonate with many in these desperate times. This to one side, if you love either puzzling games or escape rooms, you’ll cherish every moment. Can you escape your new virtual prison? Solve the puzzles, piece together the madness, and potentially win the life-changing prize.

Onsen Master is a fun but short spa management title. It captures the madness of Overcooked but demands more planning. With level-specific challenges and angry bosses to overcome, you must think ahead and find every weakness.