Those looking for a unique skill-testing arcade-style game could have half an hour or so of fun with Neon Caves but that's about it.

After having a few laughs at the utter ridiculousness of it all, it's difficult to thoroughly enjoy the irritating gameplay of Safety First!

Alwa's Awakening offers a solid challenge and a great sense of exploration which makes it a satisfying experience. However, it's unfortunately dulled by mundane combat and an overall feeling of sluggishness when it comes to movement and platforming.

Long-time Sega fans who have fond memories of the mid-'80s will love rediscovering Alex Kidd in Miracle World. That being said, it certainly won't convert any non-fans as it simply hasn't aged as well as many other retro 2D platformers.

When it comes to retro arcade games, Gain Ground is definitely on the niche side of the equation. So, if you're looking for a unique old-school arcade experience then you may get a kick out of booting this gem up but don't expect it to blow you away.

If you love Mega Man and want to play an indie interpretation of the series then you can't go wrong with the surprisingly solid Metagal.

When it comes to PlayStation VR games, you can't get much more unique or enjoyable than Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing.

War Theatre made me initially hesitant but once I got to grips with its challenging and rewarding gameplay, I was hooked.

As far as local multiplayer games go, Skorecery is definitely one that you'd want to add to your playlist but it won't be the main event.

Puzzle fans who enjoy careful planning in order to master tricky stages will get a kick out of SlabWell: The Quest For Kaktun's Alpaca.

If you like playing games with a local chum and have a soft spot for goofy humour then Fun! Fun! Animal Park will make a solid addition to your gaming library. It's too bad that more than 2 players can't enjoy it together.

As the final DLC pack, Mother Protector won't blow you away but it does a good job of tying up one of the loose ends in the main story and offers a fun decently-sized puzzle to solve, too.

Petoons Party is an enjoyable and lighthearted mini-game fest that's a lot of fun in short bursts. Although its board game setup is exceptional, the lack of mini-games makes it rather repetitive after playing for about an hour or so.

Ghost 1.0 is an exciting action game with a robust Metroidvania world to explore. I wasn't terribly engaged by any of the characters or its storyline but it's still an easy recommendation for anyone looking for some fun 2D combat.

Black Paradox may not be the biggest shmup out there but it plays so well that it's hard to put down once you pick it up.

In such an underrepresented genre, Strike Suit Zero certainly stands out and being able to play it on the Switch is very cool.

It may seem like just another walking sim at first but Unknown Fate contains plenty of memorable moments set in a haunting world.

If you can get over the hurdle of its clunky interface then Darkest Hunters provides a unique and fun strategic RPG puzzler.

Undead Horde is a solid strategic combat dungeon crawler that you're sure to enjoy for a handful of hours. I wish it was a bit finer tuned before it released but it's still an ultimately satisfying and unique game.

If you thought the Wii had some terrible chicken-themed games then you probably haven't played Chicken Rider. It's clucking awful.

Slaughtering encroaching hellish demons sounds great on paper but Skelly Selest ends up being only enjoyable in short bursts.

Puzzle game fans owe it to themselves to play Molecats. It's surely one of the best and most underrated indies of the year so far.

Space combat games don't get much better than War Tech Fighters so if you're a genre fan then you need this in your collection.

If you don't own a Nintendo console to enjoy Mario Tennis on then Super Tennis Blast makes for a fun take on the classic sport.

Although it can be frustrating and its fuel system isn't as strategic as it could have been, Hero Express is a unique and worthwhile indie.

I wasn't expecting to enjoy Scrap Rush as much as I did. So, if you want a fun local multiplayer game then look no further.

If you're looking for a basic tower defense game to chill out with then Duke of Defense is certainly a capable albeit lackluster indie.

Indie games that don't do enough with already established formulas are disappointing and unfortunately, Scrap is one such game.