« It's well-written, it's funny, the music's happy... Look, life's hard, and sometimes you need a game that makes you smile. Dream Daddy does that with charm, inclusivity, and good wholesome love. »

« Ultimate General's innovative RTS-style movement system caught our eye, and then the full-fledged campaign with detailed army management and unit experience sucked us in completely. »

« A lot of love went into the world, the music, the story and verse. Mandagon feels like an expression, a way to wrestle with grief. It deserves your time if you want something simple, gentle, and slow. »

« Collectible cards, dice, and tactics all combine into an engaging RPG which gives you a lot of leeway to craft (literally) your own playstyle. »

« If you're looking for a unique mystery, pick this one up. You're a detective. And a robot. Interview other robots with colorful personalities to solve the mystery without ever leaving your subway car. »

« The challenges and possibilities for FMV games are so utterly novel. This detective story is filled with cults and small-town secrets for you to puzzle out as you unravel the mystery of Contradiction. »

« I love this concept: an RPG whose interface mimics old school Windows. They do some clever things with this idea in combat and general gameplay. Check it out; you'll see what I mean and why I like it! »

« Gary Grigsby is a master of the old school wargame, and his take on the WW2 invasion of Europe has modeled literally every regiment, every week of weather, every possible detail for you to explore. »

« At last, Sonic Mania understands what made Sonic games great. This game is made by fans of the original series, for fans of the original series, with sharp platforming and callbacks to classic levels. »

« Those moments where you are hiding from some grotesque monstrosity as it hunts for you, cowering and hoping not to be seen... those moments are FANTASTIC. »

« When you need some run n' gun, why not take it to 11? The first time you wall-run while popping off shots with a gun in each hand, you'll be sold. »

« This game makes you feel like you're part of one of those sprawling space empire epics. The love of classic science fiction is so clear. »

« Better-tuned but overall the same experience as SimCity - which is great. You can throw a ton of time into this highly usable, deeply customizable game. »

« More or less, Minecraft in 2D. The greater emphasis on combat makes the exploration element more rewarding. »

« This dev team has taken all their strengths with character and performance and turned them an intimate, powerful game. They clearly put a lot of effort into the world they build and story they tell. »

« A zombie game that's truly about survival. Nothing's as scary as getting ambushed by zombies while searching through an abandoned shack for food. »

« Endless Legend has a lot of complexity, but it's worth it. It's a deep 4x with a powerful dark fantasy world that they deliver on flawlessly. »

« This is a bonkers top-down shooter MMO that bucks typical MMO conventions. Death has real consequences and the 30+ classes are unlocked as you go. »

« A survival game that rewards cooperation as well as backstabbing, in a lush world filled with dinosaurs you can tame, ride, and yes: equip with guns. »

« A medieval grand strategy game that's more about manipulating interpersonal connections and familial rivalries than battles. Plus: Game of Thrones mod. »