Damien Smith
SADAME is a Japanese action-RPG that delivers on action but little else.
3..2..1... Grenades is a game that attempts to do many things, but it's a bland experience overall.
Cthon is a great concept that works for the most part but due to requiring a few tweaks with balancing, it falls from what would otherwise be a great game.
Axe, Bow and Staff is a unique and fun side-scroller that is only hindered a small lack of polish.
Tharsis is a good yet difficult strategy game that takes a lot of time to master.
DOOM has a fantastic campaign but its multiplayer and Snapmap bring it down from absolute greatness.
Ittle Dew is a fun title with a good sense of humour and gameplay that can be enjoyed by all ages.
With a unique concept, generally great gameplay, complex characters, humour and decent challenge, Doctor Kvorak's Obliteration Game is one of the most enjoyable puzzle games this year.
Oafmatch is a competent match 3 game with RPG mechanics that does things a bit differently.
Gunman Taco Truck is one of the most original and fun games to release in a long time. But it is held back from being a must play to just a great game due to a number of issues.
An intense survival horror experience from start to finish.
A fantastic reboot that keeps the spirit of 90s First Person Shooters.
Monolith combines the genres of roguelike and shoot'em up to bring us one of the most fun roguelikes this year.
Caveblazers is a fun and addictive platforming roguelike with plenty of content to keep you saying, "just one more run".
The Dream Machine is an outstanding and unique Point and Click adventure that any fan of the genre will enjoy.
Slayaway Camp is a gruesome puzzle game that calls back to the classic 80's slasher movies in every possible way.
Avadon 3 is a brilliant CRPG that fans of the genre will love from start to finish.
Knock Knock is one of the most original psychological horror games ever made, yet it has remained very much an unappreciated title.
SteamWorld Heist is an amazing, brave and ambitious indirect sequel that keeps true to the SteamWorld universe.
Great gameplay, a good sense of humour, beautiful visuals and an excellent plot make Cloudbase Prime makes Cloudbase Prime a game you will never forget.