Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune is a great surprise in the Metroidvania realm with rewarding gameplay that's full of variety.

If you can't get enough multiplayer indies in your gaming diet then Tower of Babel - no mercy is a must-play that's sure to delight.

Nonogram and Story of Seasons fans will absolutely love what Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons has to offer as it's one impressive puzzler.

Magical Delicacy is a cute and enjoyable game that will keep a smile on your face as you explore, gather, and cook up delicious treats.

Although most of the games in UFO 50 resemble mid-tier NES titles, there are so many of them that you're bound to have a lot of fun.

While the core combat is mostly dull and uninspired, Nefarious still shines thanks to its witty writing, likeable characters, and enjoyable genre-swapping gameplay mechanics.

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories is a diary-worthy game with its adorable world and laid back gameplay that never takes itself seriously.

When it comes to indies, Bug Academy is definitely one of the most surprising. With varied and fun gameplay, I highly recommend it.

It's impressive how long Balatro's simple gameplay can keep you entertained so be sure to play it if you enjoy a good ol' game of poker.

Is This Seat Taken? proves that making accommodations for folks isn't asking much at all; if only people in real life would understand that.

Mario Party Superstars contains tons of super-fun mini-games and a handful of beautifully recreated classic boards from the N64 era. You really can't go wrong with that so grab a few friends and party on, chums!

If you enjoy Mystery Dungeon games as much as I do then you'll absolutely love everything that Crown Trick has to offer.

Fans of Slayaway Camp will feel right at home with Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle and newcomers are sure to appreciate its clever puzzles and rewarding gameplay. Do as mommy would want you to do and download this crazy puzzler now.

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.

The concept of a Picross game with quirky dating sim elements may not appeal to everyone yet it remains a cool and off-the-wall indie.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fantastic 2D platformer and this Owltimate Edition is a great excuse to give it a try if you've never played it before. Its unconventional and often creepy stages are a perfect fit for Halloween, too.

From its clever premise to its tactical battles and its pitch-perfect visuals to its oodles of side content, I loved every minute of Novel Rogue.

It may be frustrating at first but as Stilt grows on you, you'll have a great time as you fling yourself through its many imaginative levels.

If you grew up in the '80s and '90s playing video games then Old School Musical is a must-play game for the nostalgia factor alone. Overall, if its simple and solid gameplay doesn't win you over then its humour and charm definitely will.

Tens! is one of my favourite puzzle games of the year with its charming aesthetic and original gameplay and it all shines in multiplayer.

The wacky corporate world of Good Job! is so much fun to play around within that I highly recommend it to any sandbox puzzler fan.

I can't believe that a retro-inspired RPG with such a heavy emphasis on fishing could be this fun but Nice Day for Fishing is great stuff indeed.

With its clever scenarios and sense of randomness, Ready or Not offers an exciting team-based tactical shooting formula that's great fun.

I had a ton of fun with Little Cities: Bigger! and will definitely play it whenever I want to enjoy a lighthearted and rewarding sim.

Surviving underwater sure is a grueling affair and Shinsekai Into the Depths portrays it in a thoroughly immersive and enjoyable way.

With an impressive RPG throwback core game and oodles of high quality physical extras, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Collector's Edition offers one nostalgic package that any fan of dark fantasy role-playing will absolutely adore.

As the latest console release of my favourite tower defense series, Kingdom Rush Vengeance excels at providing strategic action and hilarity.

I absolutely loved Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. It may not be for everyone but those who enjoy escape rooms will absolutely adore it.