Grapple Dog is an accessible, fun, and charming collectathon platformer with a great sense of challenge - but it’s missing a core driving force with missteps in narrative. As a love letter reminiscent of the beloved Game Boy Advanced library, Grapple Dog is worth sinking your hooks into.

5AM Games delivers a fun, concise game where the written words are the puzzles themselves. Explore the wonder of a burgeoning pen pal friendship in the ‘90s in the ever so charming Letters.

Aesthetically and sonically, Wave Break radiates a synth wave filled heart. But, brutal difficulty in its gameplay can easily lead that heart to break.

Cozy Grove draws many similarities to Animal Crossing, but with a unique twist. With this in mind, it bears the question: can Spry Fox’s new island adventure satisfy the passionate Animal Crossing fanbase?

3 Out of 10 is a fantastic sitcom-inspired adventure with a whimsical ensemble of characters that will keep you entertained throughout.

With hyper-stylized visuals, a simple yet engaging gameplay loop, and a narrative enriched by production design, NUTS is an utter delight. But, lack of accessibility options and performance issues on Nintendo Switch packages a full recommendation with slight caveats.

Whether you need a soothing distraction at home or an escape plan for awkward family interactions, Kolumno from Flynns Arcades and Devilish Games is the perfect bite-sized puzzle game for the holidays.