Kirstie Summers
Not Tonight is a simple yet effective game that is sure to resonate with anyone living through the chaos of Brexit.
Ultimate Racing 2D is a simple game that gets the core features of the top-down racing genre just right.
Simulacra is a very clever game that, despite the simplicity of both its premise and gameplay, immerses you into it and doesn't let you go until you've solved the mystery.
Close to the Sun doesn't have the most complex gameplay, but it has a genuinely interesting premise that draws you into a darkly intriguing mystery.
There are some aspects of Pokémon Sword and Shield that feel like they'll reach their full potential in the next generation, but overall the game is fun, pretty and has a universality to its appeal that is genuinely impressive.
Sea Salt isn't an especially complicated game, but at less than $15 it has plenty to make it worth the low price.
One Night Stand is a game with a message, that gets it across concisely without compromising on how much you'll enjoy following the story.
Some minor visual elements don't translate to the Switch as smoothly as they could, but Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Editions sucks you into all the most captivating fantasy adventures.
Mable and the Wood is a beautifully made gave that imbues a classic premise with new layers of depth.
Paper Dolls Original isn't the scariest horror game, but it's a solid attempt from a restricted studio and it does have some charm.
Atomic Heist is a simple roguelike with a cool sci-fi story and all the colourful explosions you could wish for.
Somehow making itself a difficult game to put down even during the most stressful of sessions, Grand Brix Shooter consistently feeds off my 'just one more try' attitude.
Wreckin' Ball Adventure is a creative little platformer that is certainly interesting enough to keep you smashing and bouncing for sixty levels.
A good combination of beautiful, challenging and relaxing, Himno isn't the most gripping game you'll ever play, but it is well worth a go.
Heave Ho is a quirky little platformer to play on your own that really shines when you take on multiplayer mode.
A lot of fairly standard platformer stuff is given a whole new kind of charm in Never Give Up and it comes together to make a smart, funny game that really works.
Chilling from the very beginning, Shadows II Perfidia is a game that knows how to use everything in its arsenal to scare the hell out of you.
Wordsweeper by POWGI blends two popular games together in a way that offers puzzle fans something interesting and a bit different.
Zombie Driver is everything you'd expect from a game called Zombie Driver – zombies and driving and guts splattered all over your screen. Its great.
Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity is pretty to look at and easy to pick up. It gives you everything you need to challenge yourself and a story that is genuinely moving.