Jewel Wars is a game with an okay concept, decent but repetitive gameplay, and an uninspired story — topped with clashing and distracting visuals. Reasonably enjoyable, multiplayer minigames are the only thing making this game worth considering. Not recommended.

Lydia is a point-and-click novel that allows players to glimpse the horrors of a childhood plagued by substance abuse. An uncomfortable yet important experience. But for those triggered by substance abuse issues, caution is most definitely advised.

With its unusual premise, Bridge Constructor – Ultimate Edition tasks you with the ultimate challenge of creating bridges of different formats and sizes. This takes place as an obtuse and hard puzzler. One which involves more trial-and-error than you may want to deal with.

The Turing Test is first and foremost a first-person puzzler, but it’s also an experiment in unorthodox video game storytelling. You won’t struggle to finish, but your imagination will be in overdrive as you work your way through it.

Football, Tactics & Glory might satisfy the tactical aficionados, but the absence of thrills and excitement in the on-field action render this a niche title. At this price, it can’t be recommended, but collectors should track down the physical copies, though.

From an underdeveloped narrative to technical issues and questionable design decisions, ELEA: Paradigm Shift will leave you wanting more. The best thing about the game is its experimental visuals, but this isn’t enough to make the experience worthwhile.

Bookbound Brigade offers players a somewhat educational Metroidvania experience that will either leave you in fits of laughter or less than impressed. But for the amount of content, it’s absolutely worth it’s the price tag.

Kunai comes together as one of the premium Metroidvania offerings on the Nintendo Switch. Some flawed design here and there and light story aspects aren’t enough to detract from the excellent gameplay offerings, top-notch pixel graphics, and clean aesthetic.

Guaranteed to entertain you for no longer than 5 minutes, Classic Snake Adventures forgoes the simplicity that made the original an actual, honest-to-goodness classic. There’s potential should the developers return for another try, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Wide Ocean Big Jacket is a short story in video game form. With relatable themes and a cast of flawed yet lovable characters, this slice-of-life experience is worth a look for any fan of narrative-driven adventures.

Knights and Bikes is a homage to all things homemade, British, and school holiday-related. The relationship between its two central characters makes for an endearing story, one with plenty of heart and historical depth.

Technical issues and an occasionally awkward player experience take some of the shine off this game, but EQQO nevertheless offers an intimate, poignant, and comforting story that any fan of narrative-driven adventures will appreciate.

Skellboy is an exceptional indie title that, unfortunately, suffers from some pretty severe performance issues. Unique mechanics, stunning visuals, and enjoyable gameplay are held back by this one asterisk, but if you can fight through it, there are so many positives.

If you have an inkling for retro platformers, Squidlit is a must-have for the Switch. The overall aesthetic perfectly captures the essence of what made the Game Boy successful, although it is let down by the gameplay elements, which offer little challenge.

Robots under attack! doesn’t overstay its welcome, nor does it leave you wanting more. It’s a solid effort that will benefit from its cheap pricing and should hopefully be the springboard for future releases by Dmytro Derybas.

There is a small amount of enjoyment to be found in SEN: Seven Eight Nine’s more challenging levels. However, the title fails to offer anything particularly novel or groundbreaking, and could also benefit from some quality-of-life improvements.

Actual Sunlight has a powerful and emotional story to tell. It deals with issues people don’t really discuss, but with what amounts to roughly a 2-hour story, I was left feeling it was over before it had really begun.

THOTH is a simple, sleek arcade shooter endurance test, stripped back and designed to test your mettle, precision and skill throughout its 64 levels. While a little frustrating at times, it’s one that fans of the genre will love.

Defunct is a fast-paced and exhilarating experience, let down in places by camera work and the non-intuitive handling that it can cause. It’s a very short game, so check it out if it hits up an eShop sale.

Aviary Attorney: Definitive Edition is an incredible take on the detective-style adventure genre. Top-notch artwork, great dialogue, and an enjoyable time that can be finished in an afternoon overtake most of the downsides across the board.

While not perfectly suited for the small screen, SpeedRunners provide a fantastic multiplayer experience that is easy to jump in, but hard to master. If you’re a solo player, it may not keep you hooked for long, but grab some friends, and you’ll have fun like never before.

Dual Brains Vol 2: Reflex offers frantic puzzling and competitive online-leaderboard-based action. There are only six activities, mind you – so chances are that once you’ve mounted an assault on the leaderboard, you won’t be sticking with the game for long afterwards.

Mosaic is a narrative adventure which tells a striking critique and leaves a lasting impression, but which is plagued by a few performance issues. It’s certainly worth a look, though.

Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX culminates this trilogy into an experience I can finally recommend. If you’re looking for a good Atelier title, then look no further, but JRPG veterans will still probably find it too simple.

Not Tonight is the bouncer simulator you didn’t know you needed, but it’s also a biting if one-sided commentary on Brexit Britain, and the political and social shift that has been brought about as a result.

Space Cows is a strange twin-stick shooter, sacrificing precision and control for well-intended humour that doesn’t always work. Its decision to approach the genre differently is endearing, but it’s lesser than its eShop peers as a result.

Tower of Babel – no mercy is a fun party game with friends for a short while, but then everything becomes very repetitive. With little in terms of variation between its modes, you’re not likely to be playing this for very long.

Thanks to its unsettling atmosphere and sorrowful narrative, Never Again offers players a haunting experience. Its inconsistent gameplay and unintuitive puzzle design will lead to plenty of frustration, though, so keep this in mind if you’re on the fence.