Return to Monkey Island is a prime example of how to revive an iconic series and is one of this year’s best point-and-click titles.
With Betrayal at Club Low as its latest addition, the Off-Peak saga from Cosmo D is shaping up to be one of the most unique and engrossing video game series.
Immortality is yet another brave venture to deliver an interesting and experimental take through the gaming medium, even if it stumbles in its execution.
Re:Legend delivers a feature-rich RPG experience with, for better or worse, an old-school touch.
Part shooter, part skater, Rollerdrome masterfully strikes a delicate balance as a well-executed, original and fresh mash up.
Overall, Islets’ straightforward gameplay and wholesome presentation deliver an enjoyable Metroidvania experience.
While Sunday Gold stands out with its novel mix of gameplay and stylish presentation, it wears down its novelty by the overuse of the mechanics that makes it stand out in the first place.
While mostly a passive experience devoid of traditional gameplay, We Are OFK delivers the backstory of the titular band in an original visual novel-esque style.
Circus Electrique originally blends circus management and turn-based combat but stumbles in its execution.
Beyond the persisting post-launch bugs, Cult of the Lamb delivers an original indie title that masterfully blends Rogue-like mechanics and cult management in addictive bouts.
South of the Circle offers a cinematic, narrative-driven experience that stands out with its minimalist visuals and captivating storytelling technique.
Lost in Play is easily the indie darling of Summer 2022.
Stray is a purr-fect cat game that doubles as a well executed, memorable platformer.
As developer Bleakmill’s debut title, Industria offers an interesting premise for a surreal game that warrants a sequel.
As a horror-themed game driven by your decision, The Quarry delivers a memorable experience with a cinematic look and feel, even if it often leans too much on tropes and cringe for its own good.
With its well-executed TTRPG-inspired mechanic and an intricate narrative that fleshes out its universe, Citizen Sleeper brings a fresh outlook on the cyberpunk genre in video games.
With its gameplay mechanics that are woven into the narrative, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong brings a fresh take on the narrative-driven games genre with its vampire detective title, even if the overall execution could have used some more polishing.
Visually, Trek to Yomi is a memorable ode to samurai movies while it plays it safe on the gameplay side.
As far as “walking sims” are concerned, Eternal Threads stands out with its time-manipulating narrative Rubik’s cube mechanic that adds a welcome layer of challenge and delivers an interesting approach to plot progression.
With its adorable 2.5 aesthetics and lighthearted plot, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising offers a quick fix and a promising outlook for what’s to come with Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.