LadiesGamers.com's Reviews
Tiny Bookshop was one of the games I’ve been most eagerly waiting for this year. Thankfully, it didn’t disappoint. I really appreciated the inclusion of real-world books in the recommendations, and I’ve added several titles to my own reading list. If you enjoy reading slice-of-life stories or slow-paced games, you’ll love Tiny Bookshop.
Whisper of the House is a perfectly cozy game, with a bit of adventure, a bit of intrigue, and a lot of unpacking. I think that if you enjoy this type of game, you’ll likely appreciate this one as well.
Swipepi accomplishes what it sets out to be: a relaxing, casual puzzle game. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, and it doesn’t offer huge amounts of variety, but it nails its niche. With 500 puzzles, an approachable design, and forgiving mechanics like undo and auto-solve, it’s a game that just about anyone can enjoy if you’re in the mood for it. For casual players looking for a stress-free puzzle to unwind with, Swipepi is an easy recommendation. It won’t blow you away, but it’s smooth, simple, and calming, a nice little game for when you just want to switch off.
Gold for Retirement isn’t the flashiest or deepest platformer out there, but it has a lot of heart. It blends old-school simplicity with a couple of clever mechanics and pairs it all with a soundtrack that far outshines expectations. Sure, the gliding can feel a little floaty, and yes, some levels will test your patience, but overall it’s a fun little game that rewards persistence. It’s not going to set the gaming world on fire, but for anyone who wants a no-nonsense platformer with a quirky premise and a fantastic soundtrack, Gold for Retirement is absolutely worth a look. A free demo is also available if you want to try it first.
Much like the previous games in the series, Hidden Cats : Zombie Hunter is a short and sweet hidden object game. If you need something short, this might be the game for you.
The Herd doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: a light-hearted, chaotic puzzler about wrangling clueless animals. It can be frustrating, sure, but it’s also hilarious with plenty of fun to be found amongst the chaos if you have the right frame of mind for it. With a free demo on Steam and a budget-friendly price, there’s plenty of incentive to try unless, of course, you don’t like goats, chickens, or absolute chaos.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is every bit as fun as I remembered from the original and more. Managing my products to have a weekly smashing bazaar is addictive and most weeks I can’t wait for Saturday to roll by. All the other elements of a good farming sim are there, even socialising feels more fleshed out than in the DS game. If you’re a fan of farming sims and the management part of a game appeals to you, this is one to go for, whether you played the original or not. For this isn’t just a remake, it feels like a new game!
Given the uninspired visuals of Jigsaw puzzle – Evolution and the problems with the full screen, I would say, give this a try, but only if you really want to play a puzzle game and after a long hard look at its Steam page.
Hidden Things Forest Elves is a pleasant puzzler in the vein of other modern hidden object style games. With two large screens full of detail to play through, its value is up to you, but it’s a nice bite of zen time for those looking for a moment’s peace in a globally tough time. It won’t take you long to finish your time with the game and it’s not breaking any new ground with its charming graphics and simple play, but it’ll be nice time spent, presented well.
Lost in Loss is an interesting game. It’s short and pretty accessible in terms of mechanics. The story itself is sweet, especially in the message it conveys. Some moments felt a bit abrupt or frustrating to me, but it was still worth finishing it. I think it could work for people who want to train their observation skills, who like to make that brain of theirs work a little, but most importantly who have patience (you’re gonna need it). As long as you’re up for that kind of challenge, I think you’ll enjoy this little ‘forget-me-not’ journey.
Overall, Desk Paws is cute, fun, and has a lot of fun things to do in it, but it is too busy in my opinion. I think it’s a great little addon if you are watching YouTube videos, bored, or looking for a little distraction, but it’s not very good at being the game you can have running on your desktop “while you work or study,” as the Steam page states. I think whether you would like Desk Paws or not will depend a lot on how much space your project is taking up, and how much focus you actually need to get your work and studying done. If you are easily distracted and like mini-games, you’ll probably lose a lot of time having this little game on your desktop.
Herdling is not a flawless game. Some may find it slow, others may wish for more gameplay depth. But for those open to its pace, it’s a beautiful, heartfelt journey. It’s a game about trust, companionship, and moving forward together, even when the path is hard. For me, it’s an easy recommendation. Maybe not for everyone, but absolutely for anyone who wants a game that speaks to the heart rather than the hands.
Is This Seat Taken? is definitely a lovely gaming experience. It isn’t unnecessarily long, despite the game being fundamentally a puzzle, you get enough lore and background NPC stories to really immerse yourself in the game (yes, I have been spying on everyone’s tea. Don’t judge me, we all do!). A chill, pretty game that makes your brain work without you realising it? We’ll take it!
Antero Sudoku is a minimalistic no-frills sudoku game. It is perfect for fans of the puzzles, for short bursts of puzzling here and there.
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy is a pleasant, approachable dungeon crawler ideal for casual players or anyone curious about a quirky slice of gaming history that never left Japan, until now. It’s not flawless, and the repetition will be noticeable for some, but as a low-pressure, bite-sized RPG, it delivers a warm and whimsical adventure. One can’t help being drawn in by its positive energy.
Wheel World is a fun, summery game that allows for adventure, exploration, and a bit of self-reflection, which can feel almost meditative at times. It was a game I’d been eagerly awaiting for a while, and thankfully, it didn’t disappoint me.
To be completely honest, these types of guessing games aren’t really my style. While Bring You Home was cute, beautiful, had no bugs that I saw, and was really polished, I just didn’t have much fun with it. However, if you don’t mind it or if you like that kind of thing, Bring You Home is a shining example of an amazing guessing game. It’s pretty, it’s cute, it’s cartoony, it’s wholesome, and there are a lot of levels to go through. Overall, it’s a very well put together game, and I think that it could be a lot of fun to play with the family. Even though it wasn’t for me, it was the best example of this kind of game that I have seen since Dragon’s Lair.
Hot Pot Game is a cute merge puzzle game, which gives us short bursts of light-hearted gaming fun. If you like this type of game, you’ll likely enjoy this one too.
Discounty is more than a shop simulator. It’s a clever and humorously written story, where you play through the main goals and tasks to fulfil Aunt Tellar’s expansion plans and expose the mysteries in Blomkest. Yes, you can just run the shop, but trying to become a real supermarket and finding out about the dysfunctional town is where the game really shines.
Find My Frogs is a light-hearted hidden objects game with a sweet concept and charming visuals. It delivers exactly what it promises: a casual hunt for cute frogs. It didn’t capture me the way I hoped, but I can still appreciate the care put into its world. If you’re into relaxed point-and-click games, or just want to lose yourself in a whimsical tree village full of tiny frogs, it might be worth the leap.