Maquette has enough interesting ideas to push any adventure gamer past the finish line.

Not the finest physics simulation ever, but good enough to convey a uniquely challenging discipline—plus, all the customisation items in the world.

This is the sort of smart, focused resurrection of old games I want more of, something that feels old and new with every expedition step. I managed to put more than 40 hours into this quote-unquote small game.

Old School RuneScape is a massive but compelling time sink, and even after all these years, there's simply nothing else like it.

Classically styled and rich in detail, Nebuchadnezzar's city-building fun is hindered by micromanagement and trading issues.

Little Nightmares 2 understands exactly what it wants to be, and mostly pulls it off.

Nioh 2 runs and plays beautifully. Ever since Dark Souls set the world alight, FromSoftware have had plenty of imitators come for the crown. Often, even the better ones come with the caveat of not being as good. Nioh 2, though, evolves what was already unique about Nioh into something that Team Ninja can very much call their own. It might be operating in the same genre space, but Nioh 2 has its own flavour, and it’s like nothing else out there.

Strikers walks and talks like Persona 5, but no social game and bland combat make it one strictly for gigafans.

Field of Glory 2: Medieval is the closest to a tabletop miniatures experience you'll get on PC.

A joyful mix of stealth and action, the fun doesn't snag on the rough edges.

Quality point-and-click puzzle adventuring among impeccable artwork.

Cyber Shadow isn't the peak of the genre, but it's a shuriken's throw away.

A compelling story and speedy stealth make up for Disjunction's less even moments.

I was bowled over by the level of quality of all this one person has achieved. Olija is clearly Olsson's personal work, and its story, of Europeans lost in mysterious and frightening Eastern waters, in part reflects his own experience of moving from his birthplace in France to Japan to be with his wife. But I felt sometimes a disquieting air of orientalist fantasy, as we encounter an inscrutable culture headed by the beautiful Lady Olija, who we chase into submission. But I also loved the clash of rough and ready mariners facing a strange and terrible world of corrupted beauty. I only wish their voyage was a little longer.

An inventive Souls-meets-roguelike that frustrates and delights in equal measure.

A third-person horror game that's elevated by some of the sharpest writing and acting in the genre.

Super Meat Boy Forever remains as vibrantly revolting as you remember the original being, but the platforming design doesn't live up to the established pedigree. The studio deserves credit for trying something different. If only Meat Boy's simple joys weren't diminished in the transition.

A beautiful, deep, and endlessly replayable murder sandbox, featuring some of the best levels in the series.

Today, Scott Pilgrim vs The World feels somewhat let down by its insistence on grinding, even if teamwork lightens the load, and the action is never too deep. Still, just like Scott himself, the game makes up for this with whimsical creativity, offbeat humour, and absurd storytelling.

Omori's ending is brutal, but its characters and humour put some heart behind the horror.

A smart, hypnotic city builder that won't leave you tearing out your hair.

Perhaps an online community would provide a spark, but as it is, it’s pretty rusty.

A functional, basic board game port isn't enough to truly shine off the tabletop.

Project Wingman delivers exciting aerial combat and an interesting campaign, though it won't impress those looking for a hardcore flight sim.

A smorgasbord of spectacular WW2 action scenes, none of which are excellent, and some of which are downright unfun.

A relaxing adventure that's at its best when focusing on the romance.

A pleasant mix of gentle puzzling and body horror, PHOGS! is a very good boy.

A great example of how to craft a new game from an existing idea.