Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is the best kart racing game you'll play in 2025, with tons of fresh ideas and more content than you could shake a Chao at.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree has some interesting ideas, but ultimately the combat in this Roguelike makes it a chore to play.
ZOE Begone! is as intriguing as it is enjoyable, and once you battle its steep learning curve you'll be rewarded with an utterly fantastic shmup.
Henry Halfhead is a daft game with a lot of heart, and even if it only lasts a couple of hours they're still well worth experiencing.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World is the best Kirby game ever made, and on the Switch 2 it's better than ever.
Class of Heroes 3 Remaster doesn't feel like a modern dungeon crawler, and it's old school difficulty and grindy gameplay will put many off.
Shape of Dreams is a sensational Roguelike with a ridiculous amount of depth, and whether you play it alone or with the squad you'll have a blast.
Dead Reset is a delightful sci-fi romp full of practical effects and gruesome sights, and works wonderfully as an FMV game.
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is a fast paced mech combat game, with an impressive world to explore and so many customisation options.
Hirogami is a charming origami based platformer with great movement and gorgeous visuals, but its combat and frustrating objectives hold it back.
The Knightling is the perfect end of summer action adventure romp, with great combat, a colourful world to explore, and shield surfing.
Drag x Drive is a totally unique multiplayer gaming experience, but its lack of hooks, inaccessible nature, and dull visuals let it down.
Although the new modes are a bit weak, there's no denying that Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV is a sensational multiplayer game.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance features exceptional combat, compelling exploration and gorgeous visuals, and I couldn't recommend it more.
The fact that Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening exists is very cool, but it's not as much fun as the anime that inspired it.
Gradius Origins features a whole host of classic shmups that will beat the crap out of you, and even an all new one inspired by them.
Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant is sublime DLC that gives you a fantastic reason to play one of the greatest RPGs in recent memory some more.
The Royal Writ doesn't hold your hand, but its unique brand of Roguelike deck building is well worth sticking with to experience something new.
Discounty is a delightful shop management game, with lovely tactile checkout gameplay, cosy vibes and a wonderful sense of progression.
If you missed out on Off over a decade ago then this is your chance to experience a weird and wonderful RPG that helped shape the genre.