Alyssa Rochelle Payne
Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express offers an excellent mystery, but not much in the way of good gameplay. Often dull and tedious, it's hard to recommend.
Compelling and strange, Slay the Princess is a unique, expertly-written visual novel.
A brilliant puzzler that will leave you pondering more than its challenges.
Outpath is an enjoyable way to spend a chill morning, with its compelling gameplay loop and Minecraft-like world. If you're looking for a casual, satisfying title, this one's for you.
This bite-sized romp through the stars is thoughtful, visually beautiful, and incredibly inclusive, but you might find its simple gameplay loop a bit too easy to be engaging.
Boxes: Lost Fragments is a beautiful, wondrous puzzler. Setting aside the thin narrative and short runtime, the creativity and attention to detail are remarkable.
Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a beautiful game that offers a relaxing experience, but some design choices clearly need extra watering. Unfortunately, its stylish charm can't make up for repetitive gameplay and lacklustre progression.
Though it could do with cutting some of its jumpscares, the creepy atmosphere and premise make The Complex Tragedy worth a try if you're looking for a short indie horror game to spend an hour with.
REAL ESTATE Simulator - FROM BUM TO MILLIONAIRE is a dull, repetitive sim that lacks depth. If you're looking for an original, dynamic real estate game, you won't find it here.
With striking visuals and satisfyingly smooth combat, Death of a Wish is an action-packed RPG that you won't want to miss.
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a lovely interactive productivity tool that radiates positive, relaxing vibes. With cute spirits and customisations, getting work done has never been so cosy.
Distant Bloom beams you up to the cosiest alien planet you could dream of. It has minor issues, but they don't detract from the cute, relaxing experience as you revitalise a wilted world.
Scholar's Mate is an interesting entry in the horror genre, blending an eerie atmosphere with escape room gameplay, but its tricky puzzles might not be for everyone.
The Lullaby of Life is a relaxing puzzler with lovely visuals, excellent pacing, and a calming soundscape. This beautiful, bite-sized adventure is definitely worth exploring.
SCHiM uses shadows in delightfully creative ways, turning ordinary objects into astoundingly helpful tools. This wholesome, vibrant 3D platformer offers an adventure that shouldn't be missed.
Until Then is a story-rich adventure full of standouts: its beautiful pixel art, relatable protagonist, realistic character dynamics, and thoughtful representation of Filipino culture. It's a coming-of-age tale worth experiencing.
Innovative, memorable, and well-written, Vampire Therapist is easy to recommend to visual novel fans and anyone interested in cognitive behavioural therapy.