As a simple party game, Versus One offers a lot of fun and its cast of characters from the Dark Witch series liven up the party quite a lot.

We had a ton of fun with Twin Shot Deluxe as its gameplay combines many classic elements with new twists to add up to one great indie.

As a co-op game, Dark Scrolls offers a whole heck of a lot of fun so make sure you bring a chum along for the ride to get the most out of it.

My gaming chum and I delighted in our playthrough of Stuck Together thanks to its punishing difficulty, intuitive controls, and nefarious world.

Isekai Villain is an incredibly enjoyable old-school RPG that's filled with awesome humour, strategic combat, and tons of growth systems.

Although it's super-adorable and sure to make you smile, Kabuto Park rapidly becomes a tedious game with its super-repetitive gameplay.

With its wide variety of themes, rewarding puzzles to solve, and swanky collectibles to discover, Escape Simulator has a lot going for it.

The gameplay elements in Junkster blend into a lovely mix for any 3D platforming fan, especially those who love to build and solve puzzles.

I had oodles of fun with 33 Immortals and will definitely play it whenever I want some chaotic cooperative online multiplayer entertainment.

If you're up for a challenge and want to experience some truly distinct combat with loads of weapons then you'll absolutely adore Savara.

If you want to get lost in an eerie yet super-stylish game world that's filled with visceral combat and nifty challenges then play Luna Abyss.

Playing RoadOut really delighted me with its super-fun gameplay and distinct 3D game world that looks like a pixel-perfect 2D retro game.

Atomic Owl is retro 2D action done in a way that'll consistently keep you on edge with its cleverly challenging stage and boss designs.

I had a great deal of fun playing through The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales with its rewarding gameplay and delightful presentation.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is one of the best RPGs out there and it performs exceptionally well on Switch 2; well, if you can look past the slight drop in graphical quality when playing on the big screen.

007 First Light is a great start to what will hopefully be a new series of games. There are certainly some areas to improve upon but what's here is a lot of fun and it does a great job of delivering a game that feels worthy of the franchise while setting the stage for more.

Mina the Hollower is simply one of the best games you'll ever play. Between its outstanding world design, visceral sense of challenge, beautiful retro presentation, and absurd amount of content, you'll be burrowing into this gem over and over again.

Q Collection is an oddity of a puzzle experience that's packed with so much quirky variety and head-scratching situations that you'll play it for hours upon hours and still only be able to solve a very small portion of its many over-the-top practical puzzles.

Playing FZ: Formation Z really clicked with me thanks to its super-challenging gameplay and clever transformation mechanic that makes each impressively intricate stage shine with possibilities.

The amount of adorable displays of imagination in Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen make it one lovely adventure that anyone can easily enjoy.

Bubsy 4D is a loosey-goosey 3D platformer with plenty of silliness on display and it offers oodles of entertaining challenges that make its messy gameplay really shine. I'd even go so far to say that it's the cat's pajamas.

Psyvariar 3 is an excellent shoot 'em up that's jam-packed with variety and challenges that'll keep you blasting away for hours upon hours.

Rune Dice is a delightful indie that'll have you flicking dice until the wee hours of the morning as your hero beats up all sorts of monster cuties.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is simply a breath of fresh air with its adorable discovery-based gameplay that'll make you feel like a zoologist in a 2D platformer as you smile at all of the super-silly good times on display. What a wonderful game.

I had a solid time with OBLITACRATER and hope a sequel will release that offers much more variety and far less messy visuals.

The clever ways in which Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship blends Survivors-like gameplay with management strategy make it one unique indie.

If you have a few chums to play with, The Spell Brigade will quickly become your go-to multiplayer Survivors-like funfest for sure.

Online multiplayer games don't get much more chaotic than Bandit Trap and its lighthearted atmosphere really ties it together wonderfully.

Combat in the 2D space rarely reaches the heights of what Foreign Sun offers so if you love exploration and action, definitely play it.

I adore everything that Constance offers and can easily say that it's one of the most gorgeous indie games I've ever played.

STARBITES may be generic in a lot of ways but there's no denying how charming its cast is and how well its many elements come together to formulate a rewarding battle system that gradually becomes more strategic as you progress.

If you're looking for a cute and chill fun time then you have to play Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + City Town because it's so full of adorable characters and rewarding content that it's hard to stop thinking about once you put it down.

Akuma Rise is one of my new favourite retro-inspired RPGs thanks to its meaty story and orb management system that'll keep you happily experimenting with breaking down and building up your arsenal as you forge ahead through its unconventional game world.

Forza Horizon 6 combines picturesque Japanese scenery with perfectly tuned racing to create a racer that you'll keep coming back to.

As an enjoyable yet standard 16-bit shoot 'em up, ZPF is a merely passable shooter albeit with some fleeting moments of fun here and there.

With a lack of excitement and gameplay that feels more like a chore than a game, Survivor Mercs is a very difficult indie to thoroughly enjoy.

Out of all the Survivors-likes that I've played, TerraTech Legion stands out as one of the most unique and it's highly entertaining stuff indeed.

Cinematic 2D action adventure games don't get much more striking or immersive as REPLACED and its intuitive gameplay systems are superb.

Punching through the gorgeous game world of Decline's Drops is a thrill, especially as you discover its many secrets and unlock fun goodies.

Call of the Elder Gods is a tough adventure puzzler that follows in the footsteps of the first game while expanding the memorable cast, story, and locations to create another enjoyable mystery that unfolds in unexpected ways.

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a great action RPG that has stood the test of time and this Day 1 Edition is a superb treasure trove of goodies that any Ys fan will cherish for years to come.

Aphelion tells a gripping story of humanity's last chance for survival on a distant frozen planet through the eyes of 2 astronauts. The adventuring segments aren't as enjoyable as the story but if you're a fan of DON'T NOD games, you won't want to miss this one.

I had so much fun with Go! Go! Mister Chickums that I highly recommend it, especially to anyone who loves throwing eggs at snails and stuff.

Kiln is bursting with smashtastic gameplay and so much charm that I want a Celadon poster just so I can remember how cool it is to be silly.

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is an adorable and nostalgic tale of how unforgiving deep winter can be but how with friends, you can make the most of it until spring comes around.

If you're looking for a simple multiplayer game that anyone can easily enjoy then you'll love the super-charming Fruit Mountain Party.

ROGOLF is fun but with its basic gameplay and sometimes frustrating win conditions, it's a couple strokes away from qualifying for the Masters.

There's so much packed into Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege and as you progress, you'll be impressed with how much variety there is to enjoy.

Spica Adventure does some nifty things with its gameplay but it still feels quite middling, especially in Taito's epic library of great classics.

3D platformers don't get much more relaxing or stylish than Gecko Gods and for that, it really stands out as something quite special.

SAROS takes what made Returnal such a epically awesome action game and turns the dial way up while simultaneously offering such a distinct and immersive game world that it'll haunt your dreams even long after the end credits roll.

I had a lovely time with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and its quirky look at human existence made me realise just how silly we all are.

Dosa Divas combines exploration, cooking, and turn-based battles into one colourful and entertaining tale that will make you ask for seconds.

PRAGMATA is a visceral and rewarding action game set within an intriguing world that will make you want to keep coming back for more.

There are so many mechanics in Beyond Words that it can be overwhelming but once you start to earn gold trophies, it sure feels awesome.

Super Meat Boy 3D modernises the 2D classic in such a fleshed-out and meaty way that it's really quite scrumptious what they cooked up.

GRIME II is a strange-looking game and as you play it, you'll find yourself immersed knee-deep in its alien world filled with unique challenges.

I had a wonderful time with Temtem: Swarm and it's easily one of my favourite Survivors-likes so far; definitely play it, chums! It's so cute.

Shop & Stuff: Supermarket Simulator is an absolutely hilarious VR game that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to laugh out loud as they haphazardly manage their shop while a bunch of oddball customers make a complete mess of it.

I had a blast with ChainStaff in all of its disgustingly gruesome action-packed glory; it's indie 2D action at its most ridiculous and I love it.

People of Note is an incredibly stylish indie with the bones of a PS1-era RPG and it does a phenomenal job of pulling you into its imaginative music-filled game world as you gradually get the band together and proceed to make beautiful music in the heat of combat.

Sigma Star Saga DX is a spot-on iteration of one of the most unique and enjoyable classics in the Game Boy Advance library that modernises a lot of its dated aspects to make it more enjoyable while its gorgeous sprite animations have held up exceptionally well on their own.

Darwin's Paradox! is a beautiful and variety-filled 2D platformer that expertly blends platforming, puzzles, and stealth so if you don't mind a little trial and error then be sure to give this delightful octopus a chance.

Life is Strange: Reunion is an enjoyable and fitting end to the Max and Chloe saga so if you've played the previous games in the franchise, you'll definitely want to pick this one up, too.

Although its combat is basic and floaty, Royal Revolt Survivors is a solid game with its cast of unique characters and fun multiplayer aspect.

Forging your weapon in Grind Survivors is such a cool process that it'll have you blasting through runs just to see what you can make next.

I had a lot of fun with Minishoot' Adventures, especially considering just how much your little ship will grow into a force to be reckoned with.

It has a highly unconventional premise yet everything in DAMON and BABY works so well together and it's super-charming to boot.

Although the games in RAIDEN FIGHTERS REMIX COLLECTION are excellent timeless classic shoot 'em ups, the emulation and extras really bring down the whole package a lot so I can only recommend playing this if you have no other means to enjoy this trilogy.

I'm blown away by how well Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition holds up, especially considering it released almost 5 years ago and I had just as much fun playing through it now than I did back then. Slight visual downgrade aside, this is a near-perfect port.

I had a very good time revisiting the DS classics in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and it's such a lovely compilation that it's sure to charm you with its excellent cast of characters, oodles of extras, and welcoming assortment of settings.

These Nintendo Switch 2 Editions have all been very impressive but Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is the most jam-packed one to date, especially with its super-imaginative multiplayer challenges and epic Koopaling encounters.

I loved playing through New Super Lucky's Tale - PlayStation 5 Edition which marks my 5th time with this adorable modern 3D platformer and, hey, I still enjoy it so that says a lot! Plus, did you see how cute those owls are? We need a game that stars those chums.

Ariana and the Elder Codex is a gorgeous game that's full of so many unique spells and enemies that you'll constantly be excited to uncover more of its lovely game world as you power-up and become the swankiest librarian in the realm.

Etrange Overlord is one of the most unconventional RPGs that I've ever played and despite its repetitive gameplay, there's a lot of lighthearted fun to be had as you gradually upgrade your chums and take in all the fun-filled musical moments with its charming cast of goofballs.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a great tactical stealth game that has not only held up wonderfully on its own, this new Nintendo Switch 2 release is the definitive way to play it on console so definitely get it if you enjoy challenging strategic gameplay.

Collector's Cove shows you what it would be like to run a farm on the back of a swimming dinosaur and with its rewarding gameplay loop, it will make you want to keep coming back for more gentle good times.

I ended up thoroughly enjoying my time with GreedFall: The Dying World but it certainly isn't for everyone, especially impatient folks who aren't willing to let it grow on them as they carefully tinker with the wealth of options and gameplay systems.

If you want an adorable puzzler that's on the easy side then give Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines a go but it's not for those who love a challenge.

I had a solid amount of fun with Fortuna Magus but it can feel bare-bones at times with combat and cute art being the stars of the show.

With swanky gadgets and fun environments to explore, Ratcheteer DX is a retro throwback that I recommend to any fan of Game Boy classics.

It's great how Scott Pilgrim EX balances intuitive gameplay with its many clever mechanics to make for a diverse yet streamlined experience.

I had such a lovely time playing through the puzzling scenarios within Planet of Lana II that I know I'll still think fondly back on it for years.

There's a lot packed in to Sumerian Six and it's a great game if you're looking for some laughs as you sneak around taking out nogoodniks.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is an impressively challenging RPG with an engaging story and enjoyable adventuring mechanics that will make you want to keep exploring its gorgeous world which is filled with memorable environments, creatures, and characters.

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is one of my new favourite 2D action games thanks to its clever combination of gameplay structures, consistently rewarding sense of progression, variety of enemies and skills, and gorgeous presentation that ties it all together.

Despite its flaws, Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is a fun and unique resource management sim. At first, I wasn't keen on the battles and the lack of voice acting leaves a lot to be desired but I eventually found myself addicted to this trek through the Delta Quadrant.

Pokemon Pokopia delivers an adorably joyful experience that unfolds at your own pace and provides a canvas for unbridled creativity.

The 2 additional Super NES games in The Disney Afternoon Collection - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition boost its overall value as they expand the sense of variety in very clever ways, especially with Goof Troop as that's a super-fun retro title that you can play cooperatively with a chum.

It may be simple at its core but HyperDot is so full of variety and ways to play that it'll keep you (and perhaps your chums) happily hooked.

Hunt The Night is an incredibly challenging game that does an awesome job of pushing you to perform better and better in its grueling world.

Tiny Garden provides a relaxing formula where you strategically plant crops and decorate your little clamshell however you wish. So cute!

As a rarity in the genre, WiZmans World Re;Try is a pick-up-and-play RPG that'll have you experimenting as you happily forge ahead.

I enjoyed playing The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest and had some laughs but its basic gameplay and small scope certainly make it feel limited.

Lovish is a very special indie game that really stands out with its unique campaign and top-notch random humour. How could you not love it?

Mastering each carefully-designed room within the eerie campaign of LOVE ETERNAL will keep you on edge and it's one very rewarding game.

REANIMAL's more 3-dimensional approach to its horror puzzle-adventure gameplay really supercharges the scares and sense of exploration.

Tales of Berseria was a great entry in the series back when it originally released and it still is today. This is an excellent RPG to pick up if you're looking for a thoroughly entertaining story although the enhancements aren't anything to write home about.