Farlands Review
Farlands is science fiction take on Stardew Valley with a little bit of No Man's Sky mixed in. It's a tad familiar and rough around the edges but still a cozy lovable experience with heart and humor.
GRIME II Review
Clover Bite’s sequel to GRIME is a surreal metroidvania with satisfying soulslike combat and enemy-copying abilities.
Dark Adelita Review
Mexican folklore gives Dark Adelita a compelling identity, but poorly executed run-and-gun action undermines nearly every good idea it brings to the table.
The Mermaid’s Mask Review
Detective Grimoire and Sally investigate a locked-room murder aboard a mysterious submarine in SFB Games' The Mermaid’s Mask, whose memorable cast keeps the mystery compelling from beginning to end.
Deer & Boy Review
Lifeline Games' Deer & Boy follows a runaway child and an orphaned fawn whose growing friendship drives both its emotional story and its evolving puzzle design as the pair journey through a dangerous world.
Serenity Forge Founder Z on Trauma, Fractured Blooms, and Why Games Matter
Serenity Forge founder Zhenghua “Z” Yang discusses the experiences that shaped the publisher, its mission, and his deeply personal new game, Fractured Blooms.
Denshattack! Review
Denshattack! is an exuberant arcade adventure inspired by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater that never feels like an imitation, channeling the spirit of 2000s Sega into one of the year's most exhilarating games.
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Review
Bliss Brain brings back Japanese PlayStation cult classic 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, where every mission unfolds like another episode of a forgotten giant robot anime series.
Don't Let It Starve Review
Don’t Let It Starve traps you in a filthy kitchen, arranging bento boxes for a monster that may eat you next in a clever spin on the CloverPit formula published by Black Lantern Collective.
Hyperwired Review
Sidralgames' Hyperwired gives twin-stick shooting a fresh twist by making every firefight revolve around managing a physical power cord, creating tense battles over every wall socket.
Demon Lord: Just a Block Review
A beheaded Demon Lord fights to reclaim his kingdom in a clever tactical roguelite that gives one of the genre's oldest ideas a modern twist.
Dark Scrolls Review
Doinksoft’s fantasy platformer Dark Scrolls channels the spirit of Ghosts ’n Goblins while adding roguelite progression, nine distinct heroes, and wonderfully responsive combat.
Winter Burrow Review
A tiny mouse returns home to rebuild a ruined burrow in Pine Creek Games’ Winter Burrow, a cozy survival adventure that balances domestic comfort with unexpected emotional weight.