Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a farming game with very little farming, but the combat and exploration more than make up for it.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo lived up to all my expectations, and is one of the very best Metroidvanias I've ever played.
To a T may seem like a totally ridiculous video game in concept, but it has a lot of heart, fun exploration, and some seriously catchy songs.
PaperKlay is a charming 3D platformer with gorgeous papercraft visuals, and it's full of those delicious collectibles you just have to grab.
Ghost Frequency is the scariest game I've played in an incredibly long time, so turn off the lights and get ready to scream already.
Monster Train 2 will be the new obsession for all of you deck building fans, with so many build options and limitless replayability.
Deliver At All Costs is a joyous throwback to the dafter years of our great hobby, and is full of ridiculous missions and smashable buildings.
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker adds an extra campaign that somehow surpasses the base game, and it won't cost you a penny.
Grandma, No! is a silly and destructive physics game, but one that punches down with its comedy and ends before it really warms up.
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a delightfully compelling Metroidvania, full of exciting upgrades, side activities and laugh out loud moments.
Shotgun Cop Man is an absolute blast, thanks to its exquisite locomotion, varied stages and a nice amount of difficulty for those seeking a challenge.
Moroi’s messed up fairy tale setting is undoubtedly rather intriguing, but the dodgy combat and poor puzzles make it a chore to play.
Star Vaders is a wonderful deck builder that features clever combat, time powers, and a whole lot of build variety to experiment with.
Once Upon a Puppet is a gorgeous platformer set in an intriguing world, but poor pacing and average platforming make it hard to easily recommend.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is an utterly unhinged game, with incredible characters, exceptional combat and a whole lot of style.
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is a wonderful experience even in 2025, thanks to great combat, gorgeous visuals and some modern tweaks.
BLEACH Rebirth of Souls is a really entertaining arena fighting game, which both fans of the anime and strangers to Ichigo will enjoy.
Sacre Bleu is an engaging platformer with absolutely wonderful locomotion, and just the right amount of challenge for genre veterans.
Rusty Rabbit is a decent Metroidvania with some interesting ideas, but clunky movement and frustrating combat make it a tough sell.
Lushfoil Photography Sim is the game that photo mode aficionados have been waiting for, with relaxing nature vibes and gorgeous locales.