Vengeance provides a host of additions, improvements, and quality-of-life adjustments that transform an already-great RPG into a classic. - Heidi Kemps

The Chinese Room returns to the horror genre with an original tale featuring a memorable monster. - Mark Delaney

The Rogue Prince of Persia may still be in early access, but it's already a strong roguelike. - Jordan Ramée

With hyper-mobile combat and traversal, and a varied arsenal of 17th-century firepower, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn stands apart from its peers in more ways than one. - Richard Wakeling

TMNT: Splintered Fate wears its Hades inspiration on its sleeve, and does justice to the roguelites that came before. - Justin Koreis

Gestalt: Steam and Cinder is a rock-solid retro metroidvania that borrows some of the best aspects of its main inspirations. - Steve Watts

Demon Slayer: Sweep the Board is an unexpected take on the popular franchise that offers very little even for the most ardent fans, leaving it feeling more like filler than a compelling arc.

Though it features some of the best parts of modern metroidvania games, too often Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is waylaid by its lack of direction and poor platforming. - Jordan Ramée

Thank Goodness You're Here! is a hilarious comedy "slapformer" in which double entendres, excellent voice acting, and a vivid art style bring the north of England to life. - Richard Wakeling

An exceptional story that toys with your expectations at every turn. Oh, and it also happens to be absolutely gorgeous. - Shaun McInnis