Last year was a major coming out party for indies of all sizes and genre types. It was honestly an overabundance of riches, where it felt like at any time in a month you could point to something that was a standout title. Metroidvanias, 2D and 3D RPGs, action titles, puzzle games, even horror games too. Sadly, one of my favorite genres, the 3D platformer, was missing in action from all of the indie love in 2025. Thankfully, the early portion of 2026 looks to change that as director Chris Wade and the Luckshot Games team release Big Hops to the world.
Bringing with it not only the expected jumps and grand 3D spaces, but also blazing its own path in how its main character moves throughout the world and even using food as special items, Big Hops consistently provides delightful surprises throughout its runtime. Most of all, it’s the enjoyment in how it all comes together that makes this an absolutely memorable experience.
Game Name: Big Hops
Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Reviewed)
Publisher(s): Luckshot Games
Developer(s): Luckshot Games
Release Date: January 12, 2026
Big Hops revolves around the main character, an adorable frog...
