Festival-themed racing games are nothing new under the sun, but Motorfest's huge roster and tropical vibes make up for its derivative framework.

Its unpleasant protagonist aside, Cairn is undoubtedly the finest, most accurate climbing sim ever made.

A truly underrated gem. While neither for everyone nor polished to perfection, it manages to deliver a truly unique experience that doesn’t feel or play out like any other Souls game out there.

Flashy yet deliberate, intricate yet effortless, Khazan's quest for vengeance is an utterly singular experience, perfecting a style of combat I thought could not be perfected.

A four-footed walking simulator, Stray provides well-made environments, a passable story, and just enough gameplay elements to be worth recommending.

Synthesis of Corruption could do with some additional polish, but an unsettling atmosphere and challenge level that keeps your wits sharp make this Half-Life-inspired FPS a worthwhile nostalgia trip.

Prophecy of Ashen features bleak, fairly involved writing that, however, struggles with player choice. Its gameplay, while fundamentally sound, remains unbalanced and ultimately lackluster.

Aliosso is like the desert it depicts, its challenges ever-shifting, potential strategies mirages, and its surface appearance belying something truly unique and beautiful.

While Turnbound brings unique and creative elements to the table, its fundamental design flaws leave the game feeling stale after only a few rounds of play.

Dogpile is a testament to how much power there is in the simple joy of dropping things on other things, watching stuff happen, and throughout it all, being serenaded by a happy little “woof.”