Outbound is an interesting and fun game, one that a lot of people will like because it’s cozy and it brings a great sense of adventure.
KAZ is dedicated to players who are willing to spend hours chasing a high score, scrutinizing the upgrade options, theorizing about their perfect build, and hoping for that extra bit of luck that separates a good run from an impressive one.
Schrödinger's Call is a very good visual novel that uses the genre’s core mechanics effectively. The story starts off with an apocalyptic bang and then takes some very interesting turns, even if players who care about coherence might have some quibbles by the end.
RACCOIN does a great job at combining roguelite games with coin pusher titles. It might not seem like an amazing idea on paper, not going to lie. But when you see what they are delivering here, you will find it extremely engaging and even more important, very addictive.
Scale the Depths understands the incremental game space and applies its core ideas to fishing efficiently. The loop made up of fishing, cleaning, feeding, and upgrading moves fast, generates a constant sense of progression, and leads to fun reveals and end of the biome big hunts. Unlocking new cosmetics feels unnecessary.
Thick as Thieves is not a visually impressive game, nor will it win prizes for the soundtrack. But I enjoyed its gameplay, and the environmental storytelling attempt is rather interesting.
Sodaman is one of those games that you can easily play for a few minutes and have fun, but also for a few hours without stopping.
Lost Castle 2 is an excellent example of a beat’em’up roguelite done right. It has very good combat and the progression system is rewarding. It makes sense for you to grind for new stuff and upgrades, because those will help you in the midst of the battle. The co-op is amazing too, and I feel that’s where the game shines the most.
Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith is one of those simulator games that actually manages to highlight the challenges of this old profession.
But for a fan of the original DEAD OR ALIVE 6, this is a good pack only if you want almost all DLC in a single place, along with the promise of new, free content down the line.
Swan Song is part of a growing trend in the puzzle game genre that combines a unique mechanic with some heartfelt moments.
As a complete package, I think The Spell Brigade mostly delivers on what it wanted to provide. It’s fun to play, immersive, very intense, and you can also play it with friends. It’s grindy though, and even bosses won’t give you a ton of resources.
The Big Hollow: 1982 is a good detective game that gets just a little too repetitive and fails to innovate in any important way.
Voidling Bound is a great monster taming game. It offers a plethora of different species, and the ability to experiment as you try to make the best, most powerful monsters you can.
Reptilian Rising is a deep tactics experience that’s exciting on a turn-to-turn basis but struggles with its structural approach.
NBA THE RUN feels like a modern version of NBA Streets, and I mean that as a compliment. It has a great arcade gameplay, a curated roster of both street legends and NBA stars, but also some impressive courts. The games are short, but intense, and you’ll find yourself trying to attempt some more.
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent is a good dungeon crawler that offers interesting hero archetypes and a variety of challenges to deal with. It becomes a great experience if players manage to recruit three friends, so that everyone can control one hero.
As someone who likes dungeon crawlers and survivor-like games, Skull Horde felt like home. It was great to play, with an interesting setting, wonderful 8-bit visuals and a very good gameplay loop. It also adds some complex systems like upgrades which help further enhance the gameplay and make it even more fun.
Stonemachia is one of those games that a lot of soulslike players will try to pick up automatically, as they want more content in this exciting genre.
I Hate This Place has some great fundamentals in place, and the game certainly knows how to create an excellent atmosphere. The fact that you can also try to go stealth mode or guns blazing is quite interesting, and it offers plenty of choice to the player.