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Empire City shares the same fate that a lot of ambitious VR games do. They try to mimic the scope of big-budget AAA flat games, but cannot do so because of their much more limited budget. So the game ends up being spread thin with little depth over its six-hour game length. TMNT: Empire City VR is a fun, if thin, game. Just be aware that its chief charms come from playing with friends and moving around the city with the parkour system. If you are a Turtle fan, that may be enough for you.
MotoGP 26 is a very good motorcycle racing game that stops just short of being a great one. The riding feels better than it ever has, the presentation is strong, and the sheer amount of official content — every rider, team, bike, and circuit from the 2026 season — makes it the only real option if you want authentic MotoGP action.
Neverness to Everness is a promising, high-quality entry into the RPG space. Its unique business-management mechanics and stylish urban setting provide a strong foundation. While it currently suffers from a lack of endgame content and a brief story, it remains a compelling recommendation for those seeking a fresh take on the gacha formula.
Ground Zero is one of the most complete indie survival horror games I’ve run across in a long time. While it may come across as a Resident Evil clone, Ground Zero is more like a companion game than a mere clone. The game keeps itself fresh with its generous mix of combat, puzzles, extra modes, and unlockables. Ground Zero offers a lot of quality survival horror gameplay at an indie price.
Dragon Is Dead is a very good hack-and-slash game, but it’s a pretty poor Roguelite. I wish the game had more carefully crafted levels, with well-placed items. The game’s pixel art and dark fantasy world drove me to keep playing, but the Roguelite systems didn’t. There are also way too many systems and ideas that need streamlining. The game has enough good elements that 2D hack and slash and Roguelite fans should still check it out. Dragon Is Dead just isn’t a great example of the genres merging.
If you’re looking for a pixel art side-scrolling action game, you’re in luck. But if you want anything more from the experience, you could be in trouble with Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster.
Motorslice has the heart and soul of a classic adventure title, but it lacks modern sensibilities that sometimes hinder the experience.
World Heroes Perfect is a classic fighter that’s often overlooked when tracing the genre’s long history. Its distinctive roster carves out a niche, letting players create strange, fantasy match‑ups.
Invincible VS is bloody brilliant. Accessible yet packed with depth, Quarter Up has crafted a fighter that welcomes newcomers while offering the nuance that will excite the fighting game community. While more modes and options for solo players would certainly round out the package, this is an incredible fighter worthy of its heroic name.
Despite a few shortcomings, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is an engrossing journey. Fans and newcomers to the franchise can enjoy the gifts this game offers. Feeling small and powerless is an experience that makes one appreciate life in the adult world. It also gives a new appreciation of how children feel about the world. This game’s VR heightens all these feelings found in the Little Nightmares universe. If you like games of suspense and mystery with a tinge of scary, check this one out.
Aphelion is a cinematic adventure that tells a dramatic tale about two astronauts’ passion and commitment to one another and the mission. Although its gameplay is conventional and follows in the footsteps of its inspirations, the design amplifies the sense of isolation, heightening the tension of each moment. A touching and grounded story, the game leaves a lasting impression, proving that even among the stars, it’s the human connection that resonates most.
Although the developers have promised new maps, stickers and other items, Kiln launches with only a single mode called Quench. It’s fun as far as it goes and the game’s mechanics and premise are clever, but it doesn’t take long for matches to grow familiar. It’s not always easy to fill in the ranks for a full team.
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The Good Beautiful cel-shaded visuals Excellent soundtrack Relaxed gameplay The Bad Minor visual issues Some movement issues
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For the game’s reasonable price point, there’s plenty of content available, not to mention Steam Workshop support and custom scenarios. A bit of visual repetition and control quibbles aside, All Will Fall is overall a strong entry in the colony building sim genre.
I’m looking forward to seeing the story link system further developed in a more refined experience.
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As with all expansions, playing the base game’s campaign first is recommended, but it’s also possible to jump almost directly into Lord of Hatred and enjoy the new classes. For anyone invested in the continuing saga of Lilith and Mephisto, Lord of Hatred is a rewarding new chapter.
There’s a compelling game here but maybe it’s for a very specific type of player. In the end, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss feels like a strong concept held back by execution.