In its brief runtime, Lee Petty and Double Fine’s Keeper manages to sweep you up in its surrealist world, while keeping you grounded with a simple but affecting tale of found family.
Brandon Craw Reviews.
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Review | Duskpunk - Break Your Chains
Fans of Citizen Sleeper will find a lot to like in Duskpunk, which puts a gritty spin on the former’s Blades in the Dark–inspired gameplay.
Steven Stoermer reviews.
Review: The August Before - Little to Digest
Though it tells a relatable story, busywork-esque gameplay and a narrative that offloads much of its exposition to pop-culture references mean that The August Before lacks a cathartic payoff.
Hiero de Lima reviews.
Review | Fantasy Maiden Wars - For Touhou Fans and First-Timers
The English-language release of Fantasy Maiden Wars: DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER is a combination of four strategy games, which themselves draw from two major franchises: Touhou Project and Super Robot Wars.
Adam W reviews.
Review | Spindle - Don’t Fear Me
Paired with a trusty pig, Steven Stoermer takes on the role of Reaper — and rolls across the map — in Spindle, a short meditation on grief with the vibe of a classic adventure game.
Review | The Berlin Apartment - Over the Wall
The Berlin Apartment tells interesting stories from a rarely covered perspective but doesn’t quite hit the mark when it comes to gameplay.
Michael Moran reviews.
Review | and Roger - Time Well Spent
We welcome Brandon Craw to the site to review one of 2025’s most affecting video games, and Roger.
Review | The Lonesome Guild - Pip pip, Tallyoh!
In The Lonesome Guild, your band of merry travellers solves puzzles together and battles cooperatively to combat a creeping loneliness affecting the world.
Alex Green reviews.
Review | Dispatch Episodes 1 & 2 – Telltale Signs
Dispatch’s first two episodes show promise, particularly when the player is tasked with wrangling its roster of superheroes.
Michael Beckwith reviews.
Review | Mind Over Magnet for Xbox - An Interactive Dev Diary
Mind Over Magnet is an enjoyable puzzle platformer, but what makes it shine is developer and Game Maker’s Toolkit host Mark Brown’s commitment to sharing the ins and outs of the game’s design process.
Jay Weaver reviews.
Review | CloverPit - And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Debt
With its macabre trappings and roguelike mechanics, CloverPit’s slot machine reels you back in again, over and over. Perhaps fortunately, its compulsive allure does not appear to be lasting.
Artemis Octavio reviews.
Review | Blippo+ - A Planet Left Too Soon
Blippo+ combines a retro television experience with intergalactic new wave style to tell the channel-spanning story of the planet Blip.
Philip Adrian reviews.
Review | Dark Queen of Mortholme - Witness Me
Playing as the antagonist is not a new concept, but Dark Queen of Mortholme puts its own twist on the material in a short, but impactful, game.
Steven Stoermer reviews.
Review | Static Dread - Ghosts on the Wire
Static Dread harnesses the isolation inherent to being a lighthouse keeper and gives it a Lovecraftian twist, making you the bulwark that keeps your community safe from eldritch terrors.
Steven Stoermer reviews.
Review | Eriksholm - The Stolen Dream
Eriksholm pairs stealth-based puzzles with vivid cutscenes to tell an interesting story, but it feels like it doesn’t fulfill its potential.
Scott Nowbaveh reviews.
Review | Leila - Reminiscing in the Future
In Ubik Studios’ Leila, the titular character brings the player along on a journey of self-reflection. A meditative experience guided by gentle narration, the game examines what it means to be human — both when we’re at our best, and our worst.
Jay Weaver reviews.
Review | SOMA for Nintendo Switch - Maybe there are worse fates than death
SOMA’s Nintendo Switch port may not be the optimal way to play the game, but it otherwise lives up to its reputation as a creepy and atmospheric experience that takes big swings with its sci-fi storytelling.
Mazen Haggag reviews.
Review | Mashina - A Handmade Gift
Talha and Jack Co.’s Mashina is full of charm and style, with delightfully relaxing gameplay. However, while it’s an enjoyable, short experience, the subdued and pressure-free gameplay might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Artemis Octavio reviews.
Review | Dead Take - Power Is A Man’s Best Friend
Surgent Studios’ sophomore title is a decidedly more horror-focused affair than Tales of Kenzera: Zau, and while its lead actors shine across FMV and voice performances, the lack of narrative cohesion brings things down.
Amy Eastland reviews.
Review | Becoming Saint - Have You Heard The Good News?
Becoming Saint sees you take on the role of a wanna be spiritual leader as you conquer Italy in this roguelike, real-time, tactical RPG.
Will you achieve sainthood in your life or make an early trip to heaven?
Steven Stoermer investigates.