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Kabuto Park is a delightful bug-collecting and push battle game. There is a good balance between bug collecting and battling in order to progress through the game and become Beetle Battles Champion.
Truck Driver: The American Dream ended up being one of those games that quietly sneaks up on you. On paper, it sounds mundane. You drive trucks slowly from one place to another. That’s it. Yet there’s a strange comfort in mastering the roads, listening to conversations during long journeys, and simply taking your time. It’s not flashy. It’s not action-packed. But it is relaxing, immersive, and surprisingly enjoyable. If you’re looking for a laid-back driving experience with a touch of heart behind it, this is well worth a look. Just remember to stop at red lights, unlike me.
I feel slightly conflicted writing this review because there is so much about Mina the Hollower that I absolutely adore. The world design is excellent. The atmosphere is superb. Combat is satisfying. The soundtrack is phenomenal. The burrowing mechanic is genuinely clever. And the sheer passion behind the project shines constantly. At the same time, the heavy emphasis on Soulslike difficulty stopped me from loving it quite as much as I expected to. I personally would have preferred something a little closer to classic Zelda adventure design and slightly less punishing overall. Still, even with those frustrations, this is a fantastic game. Yacht Club Games once again proves they are masters of modern retro design. Mina the Hollower may not fully dethrone Shovel Knight for me personally, but it absolutely deserves to stand proudly beside it.
Scale the Depths is one of those deceptively simple indie games that quietly becomes incredibly hard to put down. The gameplay loop is satisfying, the fishing feels rewarding, fish preparation is strangely relaxing, and the constant stream of upgrades gives you plenty of reasons to keep diving back in for “just one more run.” It’s not some ultra-hardcore fishing simulator or deep strategy game, and I think it’s better because of that. This is a cozy, low-pressure experience designed to help players unwind and enjoy themselves. Yes, there are a few control quirks and some slightly fiddly upgrade issues that could use smoothing out, but none of them was enough to stop me from having a genuinely good time with it. If you enjoy cozy management games, casual fishing games, or simply want something relaxing to chip away at in the evenings, then Scale the Depths is absolutely worth checking out.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey may not reinvent the monster-catching RPG genre, but it absolutely succeeds at creating a charming, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable adventure of its own. What impressed me most wasn’t necessarily Trey’s amnesia storyline, although it does improve as the game progresses, but rather the incredible amount of care poured into the world itself. Talea feels alive, rich with history, and full of personality. The combat systems are fun, the convenience features remove a lot of genre frustration, exploration feels rewarding, and the game constantly encourages experimentation with team building and monster collection. Most importantly, though, it’s just enjoyable to play. It captures that comforting feeling of slowly building your collection, exploring new regions, and discovering new favourite creatures without making progression feel like a chore. If you enjoy monster-collecting RPGs, there’s a very good chance LumenTale: Memories of Trey will charm you too. It may not knock the giants off their throne, but it absolutely earns its place alongside them as a genuinely heartfelt and enjoyable adventure.
Overall, I came away from Life Below with very positive feelings. It’s a thoughtful, relaxing, and visually charming city builder that brings a fresh twist to the genre by focusing entirely on restoring ocean ecosystems. While the story itself didn’t fully hook me, the actual process of nurturing and expanding the reef proved consistently enjoyable. Yes, it can feel a little intimidating at first if you’re new to city builders, and there’s definitely a learning curve to managing all the systems effectively. But once things start clicking into place, the game hooks you, and doesn’t let go. Most importantly, though, it has heart. There’s a warmth and sincerity to Life Below that makes it easy to settle into for long cozy sessions. Watching your reef slowly flourish with life, colour, and activity becomes genuinely satisfying. If you enjoy management games, cozy strategy titles, or simply want something peaceful with a positive environmental message, then Life Below is absolutely worth diving into.
Schrödinger’s Call is not always an easy game to engage with. Its storytelling can feel intentionally opaque, and players looking for strong narrative control may end up frustrated by how ambiguous certain choices feel. But despite those frustrations, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Somewhere between the endless ringing phones, the grieving spirits, the distorted soundscape, and the constant uncertainty surrounding Mary herself, the game creates an atmosphere that feels deeply personal and strangely hypnotic. I found myself emotionally attached to several of the characters far more than I expected. At some point, I stopped worrying about whether I was truly “changing” the story and simply allowed myself to experience it. And honestly? That’s where Schrödinger’s Call became memorable for me. Some games entertain you for a few hours before disappearing from memory. Others linger quietly in the back of your mind long after the credits roll. Schrödinger’s Call definitely belongs to the second category.
Overall, I’ve had a fantastic time with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. However, it is a game you have to persevere with. Initially, it appears short and underwhelming, and although you never get the mega boss battles or tricky jumping of other Mario franchise platformers, the content does slowly unlock and eventually makes it worthy of the Yoshi brand.
Mystery of Myths: Whisper of Depth Collector’s Edition is a nice hidden-object adventure game that follows the familiar framework of the genre. It’s pleasant enough, and the story is engaging, so if you like this type of game, you’ll probably like Mystery of Myths: Whisper of Depth Collector’s Edition too.
Walk the Frog is probably one of the cutest games I’ve played so far this year. It is a unique point-and-click adventure with some great visuals, amazing dialogue, good characters, and perfect sound design and music. I had a couple of small issues, including how short it was. I wanted to keep playing forever! Walk the Frog is a great, family-friendly puzzle game with a lot of heart, great animation, and so much good going for it. I love this game, and if you love goofy puzzles, you will love it too!
Cats Around Us: Giant Cat is a great little game that allows you to discover hidden cats and solve fun jigsaw puzzles. It is yet another charming addition to the ever-growing genre of hidden cat games.
I had a genuinely great time with Thrifty Business. Considering how much I enjoyed the demo, I was hoping the full release would maintain that same charm, and thankfully, it absolutely does. Beyond its cozy presentation and adorable visuals, the game also offers more depth than you might initially expect. For me, Thrifty Business is a shop management game done right. It’s accessible, relaxing, creative, and filled with small human moments that give real life to the experience. The interactions with recurring customers, the sense of progression within the town, and the freedom to shape your store’s identity all come together beautifully. I also want to give credit to the team behind the game. There’s a clear amount of care and personality poured into every aspect of the experience. Whether you’re already a fan of management games or completely new to the genre, Thrifty Business is an easy recommendation from me. And if you’re still unsure, the demo remains a great way to test the waters before diving headfirst into piles of secondhand treasures.
R-Type Dimensions III is a really strong revival of one of the genre’s standout shooters. The gameplay remains tense, rewarding and wonderfully unforgiving, while the updated visuals do a great job of modernising the experience without losing its retro identity. It absolutely will not be for everybody. The difficulty is intense even by retro shooter standards, and this is very much a game built around repetition, memorisation and gradual mastery. But if that style of arcade gameplay clicks with you, there is a lot to enjoy here. I do wish there were more extras included, especially at this price point, but the quality of the actual game still shines through very clearly. Even as somebody who is honestly not particularly amazing at shoot ‘em ups, I still had a great time with it. Sometimes getting blown up repeatedly can still be fun.
Rune Dice is one of those wonderfully easy games to recommend. It doesn’t overcomplicate itself. It doesn’t bury the fun underneath endless systems. It simply takes one very good idea and executes it incredibly well. The dice-combining mechanic is addictive, the progression loop constantly rewards you, and the overall structure makes it dangerously easy to keep playing long after you planned to stop. Sure, the presentation may not be especially flashy, and some players might find the gameplay a little too straightforward compared to deeper strategy roguelites. But honestly, I think that simplicity is part of the appeal here. I had an absolute blast with it. Whether playing on a desktop or relaxing with it on the Steam Deck, Rune Dice became one of those games I kept wanting to return to for “just one more run.” And usually, that’s the biggest compliment I can give a roguelite.
Puzzling Places – 3D Jigsaw Sim is a great puzzle game; it’s a great diorama game. The game is polished from the main menu to the controls and the chill soundtrack. I love the customization options for the puzzles, the sounds, and the little elements. I’ve been savoring the 18 puzzles we have for now and am eagerly awaiting future content updates.
It is quite fitting that our first true customer is someone familiar – it sets the tone of the game- we are in familiar cozy waters, but it won’t be quite the same as before. There are new things to learn and hear, new friends to meet, and new faces to remember. The Coffee Talk games are very dear to me, always a comforting gaming experience, which I continue to return to. It was a relief when Coffee Talk Tokyo was announced, and now I am ecstatic to report that the new game is just as good as the others. If you loved the originals, I think you’ll absolutely love Coffee Talk Tokyo too.
Overall, Homgard stands out in my Picross game collection not only with its interesting new nonogram rules but also with its immersive worldbuilding. I’m looking forward to experiencing the next three volumes in this story.
Hidden Things: Beach Elves is the perfect bite-sized gaming treat to help you relax after work—especially as you welcome the summer months.
RigidGems Museum is pretty fun. It’s unique and informational, and if you love gemstones, it’s something you can get lost in for a long time. However, there are a lot of bugs, and the price is out of whack. I had a lot of fun with my time in the museum, but it does have the feeling of an early access game rather than a completed one.
Lost in Night is a straightforward match-3 puzzle game that sticks closely to familiar ideas, but it still manages to be reasonably enjoyable thanks to its relaxing pace and easy pick-up-and-play structure. The extra gameplay modes help keep things fresh enough, and the optional untimed mode makes it approachable for players wanting a calmer experience. It does not really stand out visually or mechanically from the crowd, and there are certainly bigger and more inventive puzzle games available. Still, there is something comforting about its simplicity. If you already enjoy this style of puzzle game, there is a good chance you will get some pleasant downtime out of it. If you are burnt out on match-3 games entirely, this probably will not change your mind.