Really Ragdoll’s debut is a frenetic fever dream filled with gore, murderous robots, and a throwback sense of humor. Despite numerous bugs in its early access stage, Kur is one hell of a ride.

Mashing up the simplicity of early 2000s action platformers with a new scope and surprising quality, Ember Lab’s debut title absolutely wows with its astonishing visuals and engaging combat.

Cruis’n Blast is simultaneously a shallow yet overbearing iteration of the beloved franchise that struggles to keep up in the genre. It may be a fun thrill for 50 seconds at your local Dave and Busters, but with a seemingly careless port not tailored for consoles, this is one ride we cannot recommend.

With its lens on the power of connections and photography, TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a delightful snapshot filled with vibrant and imaginative characters, a wonderful score, and a stunning aesthetic.

If you’re looking for a chaotic, comedic narrative with utterly delightful and lovable characters, then Kraken Academy is a game that comes with an easy recommendation.

Encapsulating a coming of age journey wrapped within this nostalgic petty crime dramedy, developer Mighty Yell not only finds utter success in the narrative adventure space, but also as a delightful 90s fever dream. Call the cops, cause The Big Con stole my heart.

With its stylistically stunning yet dark commentary on our reality paired with a downright fun golfing game, Demagog Studios delivered a subtle, heavy, and well-crafted hole in one with Golf Club: Wasteland.

Twelve Minutes is something entirely unique in the gaming space. The cogs all turn in unison and compliment each other throughout delivering an intricate narrative bustling with superbly acted and written characters. But then there’s the ending…

Fire Tonight chronicles a couple’s journey to reconnect with each other while the city arounds them burns up. Though Devin and Maya’s story is simple, unfortunately the gameplay and mechanics don’t rise above serviceable.

Button City is a charming narrative adventure game that focuses on a small community of vibrant characters to explore and meet. With a delightful story, dynamic aesthetic, and adequate mechanics, developer Subliminal has created a fun and heartwarming encounter.

Fallen Flag’s debut is a love-letter to FromSoftware’s beloved Souls franchise. Engaging combat and a fascinating RPG system pair for an intriguing genre blend, but do the complex systems in place get in the way of an enthralling boss rush adventure?

Trigger Witch is a fantastic mash-up of Hotline Miami meets classic Legend of Zelda gameplay. But unfortunately, the overarching themes and messaging regarding gun control left us uneasy, leaving us unable to recommend.

Last Stop’s compelling and digestible plot, not without its faults, lands on its feet and ultimately overshadows what it lacks in gameplay. The narrative will constantly have you pleading for more, telling yourself “just one more chapter.”

Flashes of similar colors can make Blastmode’s latest 80s inspired arcade run-and-gunner a bit less accessible at times, but you cannot deny that gameplay is king in the concise, chaotic, and fun as heck Mighty Goose.

Where the Heart Leads is a wonderful sleeper hit in the works. This often emotional story strikes a powerful chord that reverberates, and is a fantastic piece on an individual’s actions worth experiencing.

With multi-faceted combat and exploration elements, paired with a slew of options on tackling both, Rougebook is an addictive adventure worth exploring.

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

While Backbone’s writing left a sense of disconnection between its characters and narrative themes, an unmatched artistic direction as well as a strong third act is worth the price of admission into this dark, dystopian retro future.

Umurangi Generation’s haunting narrative is exquisitely told purely by existing within the lush world Origame Digital has crafted. Paired with an engaging gameplay loop and bombastic score, its one you’ll never want to leave.

Godstrike is a tough boss-rush arena-shoot game that will either hook you or break you.