Amanda Seraphim
Cozyrama is a very complete sandbox game with the potential to become someone’s favorite. It offers a lot of good options for decorating, and a workshop that can supply what is missing. The ability to share your creations and download others’ work is a huge plus, as they are very helpful and inspiring if you ever feel stuck. It’s a delightful and deeply satisfying digital craft box that delivers exactly what it promises: a no-pressure, endlessly customizable space to build charming miniature worlds.
It’s hard to say I had a good time with Nature. Perhaps I approached it with unrealistic expectations, or maybe it just wasn’t made for me. As a board game lover, it pains me not to enjoy a title like this, though I admit I rarely enjoy digital adaptations. Something often gets lost in translation between media, and that seems true here. Nature could have been better, bigger, and more fun by embracing the unique possibilities of digital play. It didn’t, and the result feels lacking.
All jokes aside, Ribbit Ranch was a delightful surprise. A simple idle-collecting concept with clicker features is a great combo for cozy gamers, and using frogs feels obvious yet refreshing. It’s relaxing, fun, and offers tons of content while staying stimulating. For achievement hunters, it’s easier than expected—you don’t need a complete Ribbidex. There’s a demo on Steam if you’re unsure, but I’ll admit: I liked it more than I thought I would!
Hidden Cats in Spooky Village it’s a hidden object game that fulfils genre expectations while avoiding mere basics; it uses a formula that’s more engaging than average. The series’ consistent release schedule without quality loss is also praiseworthy, especially since the games don’t take long to complete. A great addition to your Steam library and a source of new achievements, this game is a fine title for anyone who wants to spend a few hours searching for cats.
A Case of Fraud provided me a very good time piecing the information together, and the journey around the dozens of documents was enjoyable. While the final mystery could be harder to solve and the volume of clues sometimes feels overwhelming, the parallel stories are incredibly engaging. They add a rich layer of intrigue that makes you wonder what it would be like to work at this company. The game reminds me of a few board games about investigations that are popping up on social media, where you receive the documents printed in your home. It’s great to see such a good idea adapted to an online form, and I hope the studio can bring us more cases like that!
Umami has great potential to be your companion for a quiet afternoon. Although I feel the game could be a little bigger, its visual style and overall experience are quite relaxing and very fitting for those moments when you just want to distract your mind. For a casual gamer or a puzzle lover, it will be a delightful diversion.