„The incredible amount of detail, world-building, heart, and perfect simulation of "being a cat" makes Stray so special and stand out from anything else I've played in a while.“

„Spiritfarer packs exploration, farming, crafting, and heartfelt stories all in one beautiful package that stays with you, despite occasional bugs and questionable gaps in storytelling“

„Cocoon's worlds are strange but captivating and its puzzles are satisfyingly mind-bending, although I wouldn't have minded a bit more puzzle complexity and exposition about the environment.“

„The "chaotic good" of games - fun and weird the whole way through. Excellent characters and puzzle-solving that doesn't allow itself to get repetitive or old“

„A cinematic and artistic journey through the tragic life and death of a "cursed" family. Visually and mechanically unique, surprises you with dark but fantastical storytelling.“

„This game's art style and music make for an impressive, breath-taking experience in a vast, solitary planet, although the limited story left me wanting a little more.“

„A game that feels like taking a solo trip through beautiful mountains in Europe. Unique gameplay where you shape your environment and a simple but moving story.“

„A low-poly 3D adventure about finding freedom in nature and overcoming a personal challenge. Exploration of BOTW combined with the charm of Animal Crossing, but an emotional little story of its own“

„Challenging but rewarding; despite its incredibly grim, bloody, and bleak world, it remains a hopeful story about the ability to love. A much needed "vengeful mom" story.“

„A pretty limitless puzzle "escape room" where you can try just about anything, but loses some of its impact constantly trying to "get" you with its twists. Can be disturbing at times.“

„Exhilarating as a musical and visual experience, but less entertaining in its gameplay style. A fresh and colorful mash-up between a pop album, tarot cards, and very human story of love.“

„Rakuen is truly an indie gem: it is a both an emotional musical and charming, unforgettable game. One of my favorite games of all time.“

„One of the most beautiful pixel-art games, as well as memorable soundtrack. At times confusing and less intuitive gameplay, but definitely worthwhile for this evocative tale of friendship.“

„A game that's difficult to summarize because of its at times off-the-rails story, but without a doubt it was an incredibly cathartic, genuinely fun musical experience unlike anything else I've played.“

„It's definitely very fun to be dead and "dissect" every single item in the world to see what's inside. A "twist" on hidden object games, which can be relaxing but also a repetitive after a while“

„An powerfully raw and intimate story of being young, coming out, finding your family, and starting over - all told through a unique interactive sketchbook full of sketches and notes.“

„A visual novel that fulfills a love of classic arcade gaming while also finding love amongst 6 beautiful candidates. Challenges you to make difficult choices that affect the outcome of your story“

„An intricate and majestic depiction of an Ancient India in this story of courage. Despite small gameplay flaws, this is a worthwhile and challenging game that I hope to see more like in the future.“

„Tells a relatable and emotional story taking you through a mysterious underwater world, but gameplay is minimal enough to make the player feel uninvolved. Soundtrack is cohesively matched to story.“

„A serene journey through wilderness and through a resonant experience of grief, although some of the immersion of story and environment is lost in the limiting gameplay that feels clunky.“

„What can I say? You can pour 100 hours into this game and still discover new things. Honestly a game that can bring joy to anyone, it's a must-own. Multiplayer is excellent as well“

„A very human experience in game where everything feels very real, from the solitary wilderness to the complex emotional burdens, while also giving you incredible freedom to roam the vast outdoors.“

„The incredible amount of detail, world-building, heart, and perfect simulation of "being a cat" makes Stray so special and stand out from anything else I've played in a while.“

„Although Teardown wasn't what I exactly what I expected and had a few tedious missions, overall this game is an incredibly fun, chaotic, and limitless sandbox.“

„Both cozy and satisfying to solve, with a decent amount of challenge and a little bit of chaos. Sound design and soft visuals just check all the right boxes for chill vibes.“

„Spiritfarer packs exploration, farming, crafting, and heartfelt stories all in one beautiful package that stays with you, despite occasional bugs and questionable gaps in storytelling“

„TUNIC is absolutely stunning, mysterious, addicting, and just the right amount of difficult while capturing the feeling of endless adventure. Makes you feel like a kid again, lost but full of wonder.“

„Cocoon's worlds are strange but captivating and its puzzles are satisfyingly mind-bending, although I wouldn't have minded a bit more puzzle complexity and exposition about the environment.“

„A truly groundbreaking game for the genre of RPGs. Explore endless, often ridiculous, possibilities in a fallen world that still delivers a sense of humor able to make you laugh out loud“

„The "chaotic good" of games - fun and weird the whole way through. Excellent characters and puzzle-solving that doesn't allow itself to get repetitive or old“