Neon Inferno is a frantic, hyper-stylish evolution of Zenovia’s Steel Assault. The time, the developers cranked up the spectacle with busy set-pieces, dual-plane combat, and even more attractive pixel art. It can be visually overwhelming, but if you love arcade-era chaos, this one practically begs a play.

Remnant II is the exemplary sequel that truly improves on its predecessor, with dozens of additions and changes that thoroughly improve the experience. While the single-player experience is worthwhile given the game’s adept procedural level generation, the campaign truly shines with a couple of friends or even anonymous players - courtesy of the convenient Adventure Mode.

Combat can be fatiguing rather than stimulating, and frustrations are plentiful. But underneath it all is a game with potential, influenced by an assortment of classics. Hunt the Night, but only if you are tolerant and can forgive some conspicuous imperfections.

Birdigo merges Scrabble-style wordplay with roguelike challenge, offering depth through its perk system and migratory map progression. While random tile draws and unbalanced perks can ruffle feathers, its charming visuals and chirpy companions help to keep frustration levels from flying sky high.

An enjoyable tribute to classic 90s platformers, Windswept blends taut controls, charming pixel art, and a challenging dual-character gameplay system. While its difficulty ramps up significantly across the late game, robust accessibility options ensure that players of all skill levels can enjoy Marbles the duck and Checkers the turtle cheerful and challenging outing.

Sumerian Six demonstrates Artificer picking up where Mimimi left us. Yes, this is stealth action game where maps are like complex puzzle boxes. But it’s one that embraces a pulpy plot and caters to the thrill of violence and the allure of strategic synergies. If you liked Shadow Tactics or Desperados 3, give the Six a shot.

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a largely triumphant tribute to last-century science fiction. Referencing everything from Gundam to Alien, expect to spend your time on the space vessel interacting with a colorful cast and delving into plotline that sets things up for subsequent follow-ups. In space, sequels are compulsory, it seems.

Fast and flashy, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ fights revive SNK’s long-dormant franchise. But outside of the main event, elements like a rudimentary story mode, gimmicky guest characters, and a makeshift user interface dampen the enjoyment.

Planet of Lana is downright gorgeous but worrisomely shallow. When it comes to play, the game’s puzzles and basic stealth can feel a bit antiquated and probably won’t challenge your cognitive skills. That said, younger players might appreciate the Ghibli-esque visuals.

LUNAR Remastered Collection bundles two titles that raised the bar for interactive storytelling, incorporating everything from voice performances to full motion video cutscenes. Although both Silver Star and Eternal Blue provide absorbing adventures more than two decades on, it’s hard not to long for supplementals that document the development of these pivotal works.

Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 revives one of Atlus’ most beloved RPGs, pairing its poignant story and overhauled mechanics with the optional convenience of handheld play. Unfortunately, uneven frame pacing and leisurely load times impair this otherwise soulful remake.

GRIME II is bursting with imagination, from its surreal world to its flexible combat systems, but it rarely gives those ideas proper time to develop. The result is a visually striking metroidvania that is as frustrating as it is visually creative.

Games don’t often tackle the grieving process, making Farewell North distinctive. And while the puzzles occasionally feel forced, the moments of quiet serenity and the reminder of the strength of the human spirit are undeniably striking.

Yes, The Legend of Nayuta is part of that prolific Nihon Falcom property where storylines can stretch on for hundreds of hours. But this accessible spin-off shirks tradition, having more in common with Falcom’s action-driven Ys and Zwei games. While it’s now eleven years old, few developers make action RPGs as satisfying as Boundless Trails.

Potionomics’ different ingredients blend together well, mixing everything from deck building, resource management, and even options for romance into its shopkeeping simulation. Hopefully, the developers can temper the bitterness associated with the in-game competitions.

Ys X: Nordics makes several stimulating diversions from franchise formula. This time out, the fast, frantic fights on soil are complemented by measured marine battles. There’s also an enlarged emphasis on storytelling. These additions should please long-time Adol aficionados. But Nordics also offers an access point for anyone aching for the thrills of adventure.

Fairy Tail’s first indie adaptation (there’s two more on the way) is nothing short of a resounding success, tasking Natsu and the guild with strategizing their way through turn-based encounters. Sure, there’s a surplus of roguelike deckbuilders on the market, but Dungeon manages to balance accessibility with tactical nuance.

Homura: The Crimson Warriors blends Sengoku-era history with emotionally charged romance, using Mutsuki’s unique spiritual abilities and player-driven choices to balance battlefield tension with some heartfelt character arcs. Although the arcs vary in tone, the novel shines brightest when it’s delivering tragic, history-rooted storytelling.

A few minor imperfections are found in Cuisineer’s delectable amalgam of dungeon-based action and restaurant management. But these wayward flavors aren’t enough to spoil the piquancy that BattleBrew Productions has cooked up. With lovely art and refreshingly relaxed pacing, this is a dish that fans of cozy games will savor.

Ruffy and the Riverside is a captivating puzzle-platformer that mixes charming storybook visuals with a crafty copy-and-paste transformation mechanic. The engaging puzzles, forgiving platforming, and creative approach to puzzle-solving make this a definite delight.

Trepang2 is the R-rated summer blockbuster that Hollywood and Hong Kong don’t make anymore. For a back-to-basics ballistic barrage with options for slow-motion and cloaking, this is a triumphant FPS experience.

Astlibra Revision is the antithesis of hurried development cycles and design by committee. Instead, fifteen years of indie effort has produced an action-platformer where stats are just as important as the timing of your sword (or staff) swings. Extending a fantasy world that feels familiar but also invites discovery, it’s a confident title that ranks among the very best adventures found on the Switch.

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe delivers a feast for the retinas, where even the transitions convey vibrant exuberance. Play is just as adept as the visuals, with a multitude of modes prepared to swallow your recreational hours, whether you’re playing solo or with a group of friends.

For the past two decades, Puzzle Bobble (aka Bust-A-Move) has been coasting off the momentum of the first four mainline games. Everybubble’s abundant stages, flawless performance, and incorporation of different play modes don’t revolutionize the franchise but delivers a package that’s as well-rounded as a soap bubble.

The sixth mainline Earth Defense Force remains heavy on opposition but short on innovation. Yes, the action is still hysterical, as a team of stalwart soldiers face hundreds of opponents on each stage. The chaotic firefights are unchanged but so is much of the game. If you’re expecting innovation, you might want to wait to enlist. All others, it’s time for another familiar and delightfully campy bug hunt.

Little Rocket Lab is the kind of game that makes factory building feel more like a hobby than hard work. It’s cozy, clever, and charming—just don’t expect high-stakes drama once your conveyor belts start humming.

Cultic might look like a '90s FPS, but a variety of play styles, weapon upgrades, and a fluid framerate on modest hardware, makes the action feel modern.

Discounty turns cozy shopkeeping into a business challenge, blending real-time retail hustle with small-town drama. It’s a welcome change for life-sim fans craving more than just farming and friendship.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion sharpens its combat, deepens the customization, and amps up the spectacle of Titan battles, making it a stronger and sleeker sequel. While clunky driving segments and some onboarding missteps remain, the game thrives when it keeps you in the cockpit, balancing anime drama with thrilling mechanized showdowns.

Titans of the Tide sticks to familiar platforming, but the SpongeBob-and-Patrick tag team keeps things lively and fun. It’s silly but safe, and probably the kind of laid-back ocean adventure that SpongeBob fans are looking for.

Built around a concept introduced in Hotel Mario, a much-maligned CD-i title, Goliath Depot offers a rather grand remodeling. The result is an arcade-style experience that feels familiar yet has enough novelties to stand on its own.

Although Savant – Ascent REMIX is still a delightfully hectic shooter, this reworking leaves out a few of the original game’s best qualities. D-Pad Studio’s shooting and sprite work remain skilled, but the beats and power-up system have been discarded, making for a lesser experience.

Leximan is a delightfully madcap adventure that resists setting down into a comfortable groove. Instead, the seven-hour game is capricious and lively, throwing a procession of different moods and challenges at players.

Collector’s Cove understands what cozy gamers crave: sunshine, and small rewards. Guided by your dinosaur companion, you’ll spend golden afternoons fishing and foraging on gentle shores. For hours, it’s calm, but that serenity soon becomes monotony. Become a Collector only if you are seeking a completely stress-free break.

If you’re not a fan of combat focused on the precisely-timed parry, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty isn’t going to change your mind. But masochists who are mesmerized by methodically studying enemy tells should find quite a bit of enjoyment in the game’s fantastical adaptation of Warring State peril.

This Gal Gun spin-off threatens to outshine the series that inspired it thanks to taut, timeless, two-dimension action. Soloists can trade off between the gun-toting Shinobu and her melee-combo-using sister, Maya. However, having a partner for local co-op play makes Grim Guardians: Demon Purge truly shine.

No longer a remarkable rookie, Super Mega Baseball’s fourth outing is blemished by crashes and the inclusion of MLB alumni who fail to demonstrate their renowned skills. Additions like a Draft mode as well as cross-play aren’t able to shine until some of the fundamentals are fixed.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a responsive and habitually exhilarating port. The title showcases the capabilities of Nintendo’s new hardware with smooth framerates, HD fidelity, and speedy load times. Shadow’s campaign might steal the spotlight, but the whole package delivers speed, style, and audacious hedgehog spirit.

Islands of Insights soars when you’re sprinting and gliding through its sense world, solving different kinds of puzzles every few minutes. But since there’s no truly co-operative puzzles, the game’s online requirement is poised to perplex players.

Sadly, Yoshitaka Murayama passed away just before Hundred Heroes’ release. But if he was still with us, he might have enjoyed the praise that Eiyuden Chronicle will undoubtedly receive. It’s been eighteen years since the last Suikoden entry, and this game is a delightful reminder of the series’ strengths, whether it’s the rapport between characters or the fulfillment associated with finding a new recruit who divulges a detail about Hundred Heroes’ world.

All the elements for a first-class blend of twin-stick shooting and engaging exploration are present in The Knight Witch. But a few blatant blemishes and frustrating encounters mean you might not fall under its spell.

Ryu Ga Gotoku’s games have often surveyed the stringent ethical code of its yakuza, where street violence and charitability go hand-in-hand. With Like a Dragon: Ishin!, the studio reflects on their organization’s chivalrous roots, where 19th-century samurai faced a period of political turbulence. Like the franchise’s best efforts, it’s wonderfully capricious, shifting from melodramatic to whimsical with the speed and precision of a master swordsman drawing his sword from its sheath.

Aureole - Wings of Hope delivers a fresh take on platforming with its halo-throwing mechanic. With its fluid controls, and rhythm-based movement, traversal is both challenging and addictive. While its story and visual cues occasionally fall short, the game’s inventive gameplay and energetic soundtrack keep it engaging throughout.

A strong entry in a sensational series, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana updates the 2010 version with faster load times, improved visual fidelity, better performance, and even voice acting for the game’s typically taciturn lead, Adol. But technical aspects aside, Felghana remains a classic action adventure that’s to taut controls, engaging action, and boss showdowns that will test your mettle.

You’ll need the hand-eye skills of a surgeon and the patience of a monk to make it through Mr. Run and Jump vibrant worlds. Although there’s fulfillment, there’s also the frustration of making a small error in timing, before repeating the same challenge for the twentieth time.

Collect-a-thons are remarkably rare these days. But Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom offers an engrossing reminder that gathering hundreds of deviously placed items remains just as engaging as the Spyro or Banjo franchises. Save for some missed opportunities for satire, it’s good enough to make you wonder why the genre receded.

Shuten Order is smart, stylish, and a bit messy. It’s a visual novel that bounces between genres and tones, striving for freshness as if the world will end in four days, and Kazutaka Kodaka still has some points yet to make. Look past the clunky localization and relish five routes penned by one of gaming’s most audacious storytellers.

No Sleep for Kaname Date delivers with the series’ trademark quirky humor and character banter, blending brainy escape rooms with plenty of offbeat twists. Whether you’re here for clever puzzles or the familiar chemistry between Date, Aiba, and crew, this chapter offers a satisfying return to the world of AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES.

System Shock’s influence spread through the industry, leaving an indelible imprint on survival horror and first-person puzzler genres. As such, playing the remastered version of the game can evoke feelings of déjà vu. There’s still plenty of impact in your showdown against rogue AI, but the fun feels familiar, even if you somehow missed the original game.

If you’re already acquainted with Date A Live’s bishojo, Ren Dystopia provides the opportunity to get into their heads, learning about their diverse desires through a wish-granting premise. It’s a playful deviation rather than indispensable chapter in the series. If you’re yearning for another romp with the cast, Ren Dystopia delivers. Just don’t expect much more.

Trading tanks for talismans and infantry for imps, GrimGrimoire provides a painterly style to the real-time strategy genre. With an intriguing plotline that tweaks expectations and a remaster that fixes some (but not all) of the game’s faults, OnceMore is worth revisiting or tackling for the first time.

Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a Frankenstein’s monster of inter-stitched game concepts. There’s everything from maniac combat, high-flying hoverboarding, hectic escape sequences, and the obligatory battles against nightmarish bosses. While every part isn’t completely healthy, developer Angry Demon Studio sutured it all together into an experience that recalls the risk-taking of the PlayStation 2 era.

A bit too often, Mystery Dungeon-style games lack a compelling impetus. void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium 2 provides one but requires a bit of persistence from players.

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily delivers a sharp blend of visual novel drama and tactical combat, elevated by snappy dialogue, spirited propaganda mechanics, and a sense of political intrigue. With its memorable cast, layered decision-making, and an aptitude for genre-bending, Great Villainess is a standout title for anyone craving cunning strategy and character-driven storytelling.

Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis is a chaotic and compelling rhythm game built around denpa culture, mixing catchy tracks with a satirical story about an isolated, terminally online teen addicted to conspiratorial shitposting. It’s weird, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful though repetitive gameplay and progression hiccups produce a bit of cringe.

Whoever owns the rights to Bally-Midway’s cherished coin-op, probably wouldn’t have made a better game than Terror of Hemasaurus.

Tormented Souls 2 resurrects the souls of classic survival horror with its disturbing environments, deliberate pacing, and puzzles poised to punish impatience. It’s a chilling homage that sometimes stumbles over its old-school ambitions. But a commitment to dread and nostalgia should win over genre fans.

In many three-act works, the middle chapter is often devoted to character development. That’s often the case with The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II, the second installment in Falcom’s Calvard arc. While a core plot device can make a portion of the game feel like a filler, plenty of empathy with the main cast is cultivated here. Coupled with improvements to the hybrid real time/turn-based battles, Daybreak II provides momentum for the third game, but little reason for future replay.

Miku and her Piapro peers inject personality into Fitness Boxing’s workouts. But like the previous entries in Imagineer’s series, a pair of Joy-Cons can’t provide much feedback on your form. As such, Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku is diverting but probably won’t become part of your routine.

Kamikaze Lassplanes' visual novel elements have you romancing a pair of plane-gals, while it’s shoot ‘em segments send you through bullet-filled skies. Neither element is faultless, but the combination of words and weapons is an entertaining niche.

Beneath that visual storm is cleverly designed pinball experience, packed with inventive mechanics like turret fire and the Multiball Matrix that push the genre forward in bold ways. While its upgrade system could use a bit more depth, the sheer intensity of its modes and the intoxicating audiovisual design make Xenotilt an irresistible test of reflexes and focus that dares your eyes to keep up.

With the threat of layoff and the possibility of interoffice romance, Sympathy Kiss is a rather relatable visual novel. Although the protagonist is annoyingly ambiguous, the real stars here are the novel’s bachelors. They’ll assist with your work responsibilities during the day, while offering affection at nights and on weekends.

In a sea of deckbuilders, DOG WITCH stands out by keeping things simple and clever. Its dice-fueled combat makes every choice a tiny puzzle worth chewing on.

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition can’t completely shake off the look and feel of being a remaster rather than a full-fledged remake. But if you can overlook that quality, seizing control of Death is just as enjoyable as it was in 2012, thanks to Vigil Games’ deft sense of design.

Donut Dodo feels like finding a forgotten ‘80s arcade game, right down to the screen ratio and plucky chiptune soundtrack. Sure, developer Pixel Games sneaks in a handful of modern conveniences, ensuring that the game doesn’t feel like yesterday’s baked goods.

Pinball M ushers in a collection of tables culled from mature-rated properties. But save for a bit of blood and a few expletives, there’s little modification from Zen’s previous efforts. At a bit over five dollars for each table, the asking price isn’t too scary. But the pinball platform’s sporadic glitch can be a bit alarming, especially if it occurs when you’re trying to earn a stop on the game’s leaderboards.

Loddlenaut’s chilled-out campaign might lack combat or even complexity. But somehow, becoming a subaquatic custodian is as soothing as a low-tide ocean swim on the hottest day of the year. Moon Lagoon invitation to wind down and restore your might blue home shouldn’t be overlooked.

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider harks back to a halcyon time before obligatory DLC and mandatory day-one patches. The demanding side-scrolling action relies on trial and error, where persistence permits players to topple apparently impossible challenges. It’s also a welcome reminder that the latest hardware isn’t necessary for a rousing experience.

Playing The Millennium Girl and The Fafnir Knight on original Nintendo DS/3DS hardware remains the best way to experience the early Etrian Odyssey titles. But the Origins Collection offers a respectable alternative, delivering a trio of gaming’s top-tier dungeon crawls, with only a minimum of sacrifices.

Mr. Sleepy Man is a wonderfully strange 3D platformer that trades clear direction for dreamlike wandering, letting players stumble through Bedtime Town’s surreal characters and oddball objectives at their own pace. It can occasionally feel like you’re sleepwalking in circles, but when its bizarre humor and freeform exploration combine, the result is a dream worth drifting through.

Like a veteran yakuza lieutenant, Fading Afternoon can be unapproachable, offering little assistance for new recruits. This approach can be daunting at first, but it’s undoubtedly premeditated, encouraging you to explore the game’s intricately crafted world. There might not be many visible character stats, but this is accomplished role-playing.

Ariana and the Elder Codex doesn’t reinvent the metroidvania playbook, but its clever spell combos and flexible builds make it easy to get hooked. It can stumble with platforming and performance, yet the satisfying combat, steady sense of progression, and forty-dollar MSRP make this a welcome page turner.

Elaborate expositional lore and deck-based battles are unexceptional today. But when Baten Kaitos and its prequel were released, these constituents were rather uncommon in console RPGs. Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster’s bundling of Monolith Soft and tri-Crescendo’s titles offers a chance to revisit this overlooked GameCube duology and observe developments that would have a significant impact on the genre. Have little interest in role-playing history? Well, there’s about 100 hours of adventure waiting for you.

If you’re craving some flashy, simple button-mashing action, Helvetii just might be worth a look. But a noticeable lack of balance and depth mar the attractive combat. You’re better off seeking out one of the dozens of better roguelikes out there.

Primal Planet rekindles metroidvania magic with its lush Jurassic setting and delightfully perilous exploration. Even in a genre crowded with competitors, this indie standout reminds you how satisfying the formula can be when atmosphere, combat, and clever progression truly click.

Between Yakuza Kiwami’s rich settings and its hardboiled plotline, it’s easy to become absorbed in this remake of the inaugural franchise entry. But a game like this deserves to be played on a platform that captures the splendor of hand-tailored suits and Kamurocho’s rain-soaked streets. Regrettably, the Switch port isn’t always up to the task.

Team Ladybug understands what makes a great metroidvania. As such, expect Blade Chimera to deliver gripping play, eye-pampering visuals, and boss battles that will undoubtedly elevate heart rates. Thankfully, much of the momentum-breaking puzzling and playtime padding are absent.

If you’re looking for some pulpy sci-fi with a likable cast, Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER beats most of its contemporary peers in film and television. Like some of the genre’s best works, it’s an exploration into what makes us human. Smartly, the blend of visual novel story-telling and light puzzles balances seriousness with the intermittent instance of childlike playfulness. Likely, this one could generate some positive memories.

Battlefield Waltz’s lead isn’t the stereotypical unremarkable heroine. Instead, Lan is burdened with responsibility and handles it all with strong-willed conscientiousness. As such, it’s easy to see why the visual novel’s bachelors would find her irresistible. Likely, you will, too.

With a reliance on auto-targeting, the Vampire Survivor clones can grow tedious. Bore Blasters mixes things up with twin-stick shooter mechanics, where drilling through the environment is just as imperative as gunning down foes. While in-game inflation becomes irritating, the few first hours, are indeed, a blast.

Big Helmet Heroes isn’t going to dethrone Castle Crashers as the wildest, weapon-wielding brawler. But this effort is certainly better than many competitors. With a patch or two to remedy the occasional crash, Exalted Studios’ might just land a unexpected hit.

Sail Forth’s simulation of ocean waves and its accessible approach to sailing are top-notch. But the rest of the world isn’t as meticulously realized, resulting in low-stakes tedium across your exploration of the high seas.

From a unified visual style to maps that will test your mettle, Dark Deity 2’s improvements are plentiful. Sure, the dialog can come uncomfortably close to sounding like made-for-streaming filler. But when you’re using the carefully-cultivated abilities of your party members to trounce a dominant foe, these moments can be forgiven.

Fans of Jeff Minter’s digital psychedelia will undoubtedly appreciate Akka Arrh once they learn to make sense of the on-screen bedlam. Fortunately, the steep learning curve is balanced by long-term appeal, positioning the game just south of classics such as Revenge of the Mutant Camels, Polybius, and Tempest 4000.

Parking Garage Rally Circuit makes a solid argument for racing games reaching their peak during the ‘90s. Sure, Walaber’s latest effort is capable of cultivating nostalgia, with its Saturn-era visuals and approachable controls. But it’s also a timeless test of skill without all the fluff found in modern racers.

Every missed shot develops into another hazard across Duck Paradox’s stages. Here, precision platforming and bullet-hell dodging collide in a thoroughly challenging and delightfully hectic 2D roguelike.

Pleasingly, METAL SUITS: Counter-attack absolutely shines on portable PCs like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, extending solid sixty frame-per-second-performance even when there’s a chain reaction of screen-shaking explosions. Hopefully, Eggtart can temper the game’s sporadic difficulty spikes and prohibits clusters of enemies from bunching up.

Eternal Strands is filled with great ideas. But sporadically, the game’s execution and exposition can’t match these lofty ambitions. At best, the game is a thermodynamic playground that lets you experiment with frost and flame. But once you’ve absorbed its principles (and the weaknesses of the game’s bosses), the game’s appeal might dissolve like ice in an inferno.

Held back by a lack of curation and a disheartening hardlock in Rastan Saga Episode III, Taito Milestones 3 nevertheless delivers some gems. Across the ten-game compilation, you’ll find classics like Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Island, respectable second-string action in Thunder Fox and Runark, as well as Dead Connection underrated gangster-style showdowns. Hopefully, the fourth installment will bring back Bubble Symphony and better beta testing.

Demonschool flirts with brilliance in its tactics and aesthetics but can’t keep its coursework consistent. You might enjoy the vibe but expect the semester to feel twice as long as it actually is.

Peer past some forgivable anachronisms and Critical Games manages to capture the sanguine charms of early console role-playing games. Occasionally, attempts to capture retro appeal can lack authenticity, becoming the equivalent of an unexceptional ‘80s cover band. But here, Joshua Hallaran and the team hit almost all the right notes.

A small team of Polish developers did something the big conglomerates like Activision or Electronic Arts would have botched and made a solid RoboCop game. Sure, there are a handful of technical glitches, but Rogue City builds on Verhoeven’s film, pushing the character in new directions. If you’re a fan of the movie, consider this worthy companion piece.

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom: Pirates of the Disturbance is an enjoyable excursion that should delight fans of Satoru Yamaguchi’s multimedia franchise. In Catarina Claes’ world opening your heart can be a risk, injecting a drop of pragmatism into an otherwise straightforward blend of comedy and romance.

Another winning entry in Nihon Falcom’s action-role playing franchise sees Adol mapping an expansive forest, a feat no other adventurer has accomplished. While it played great in its original Vita-based iteration, this Switch port offers dual language voice acting, smoother framerates, and higher quality output for Tenmon, Naoki Kaneda, and JDK SoundTeam’s triumphant soundtrack.

Literally and figuratively, there’s a lot to dig in Dome Keeper’s mixture of excavation, resource management, and defense stages.

Jaleco’s diminutive ninja become a star across Japan in the 1980s. Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell helps to explain this accomplishment, offering a commendable update of the Famicom classic, with the deluxe version of the game bundling an 8- and 16-bit era anthology.

Despite a few frustrating moments and a bug that prohibits completion, Sprawl’s six-hour jaunt is remarkably fun. Across that succinct span, you’ll master bullet time-enriched gunplay while parkouring about. If Max Payne with relaxed gravity sounds remotely interesting, consider spending an afternoon inside this dystopia.

Slime Rancher 2 expands everything that made the first game so endearing, offering richer environments and ecosystems. While the first game delivered a cozy slime-raising sim, the sequel feels like a proper adventure.