Great exploration and combat make Rogue Legacy a game you will want to play (and die in) over and over again. [OpenCritic note: Britton Peele seperately reviewed the PlayStation (8) and PC (8.5) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]
OlliOlli2 adds few changes to the original game's formula, but "more of the same" is enough to make this excellent sequel a consistent joy.
1001 Spikes will kill you, but it does so in a way that's both fair and fun.
Sportsfriends' simple games provide some of the best local multiplayer you and a few friends can have.
Rhythm and roguelike sync up in a fun twist on a common concept.
Nidhogg isn't too satisfying alone, but it offers frantically enjoyable sword-dueling action with local friends.
Roundabout's story is short-lived, but it's jam-packed with humor and crazy, quirky action.
It's simple and relatively short, but Lost Orbit's high-speed dodging action is fun while it lasts.
It's a fine version of a classic, but there's little that's "ultimate" about Tetris Ultimate.
Flow remains a beautifully simple blueprint for the developer's later triumphs.
It doesn't move the genre forward in any way, but Shadowgate is a wonderful return to the early days of adventuring.
Super Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix is a fun, nostalgia-fueled romp through Capcom's history.
The humor won't always make you laugh, but Not a Hero's 2D action makes it worth your time.
It's not especially unique, but well-designed puzzles make Escape Goat 2 a lot of fun.
Luftrausers' arcadelike simplicity makes conquering the skies feel natural and fun.
It's light on features, but Swords and Soldiers II is successful at boiling an RTS down to its entertaining essentials.
Full Bore's open world of puzzles is fun to explore, though it doesn't always offer incentive to solve everything.
The short but sweet Journey of a Roach presents a charming postapocalyptic world.
Years after its initial release, The Bridge is still a great example of 2D puzzle gaming.
This charming survival horror game is a Wii U exclusive no more, but can it compete on other platforms?