When indie game developer Luca Galante released his first game, Vampire Survivors, in early access back in 2021, it wasn’t an immediate hit. Once streamers took notice, the game rocketed to the top of the charts on Steam, and it eventually morphed into the game most people love and adore. While the game initially came with dozens of characters, a wide
Read MoreAt first glance, Mouse: P.I. For Hire almost feels like this game was based on a concept that was never meant to go beyond a short demo or to achieve this level of detail and love. But when you think about it, a first-person shooter with a cartoon mouse detective, all rendered in black-and-white animation inspired by the 1930s? That’s got
Read MoreFishbowl is the debut narrative indie title developed by imissmyfriends.studio and is published by my new favorite publisher, Wholesome Games Presents. Throughout this emotional game, you’ll live day to day for a month-long period as you take on the role of Alo. Your character must adjust to the recent loss of a family member as she struggles with grief and childhood memories.
Read MoreHigh on Life 2 was one of my most anticipated sequels from Squanch Games. It immediately steals the show by being a very confident sequel that knows exactly what kind of experience it gives the players. It was built directly on the foundation of the first High on Life game, but it clearly aims to be bigger and better in every
Read MoreStyx: Blades of Greed was first announced as a game that was meant to become a cinematic spectacle. From the first minutes, it felt like the quiet return of a genre that rarely gets the spotlight anymore. Big publishers and developers often aim to create a game that attracts players by showing them epic, interesting, or even funny moments from the
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it would be like to be a demon in Hell who is skating to save his soul and get out? Well, if yes, then Skate Story is for you. At first glance, you may think that it is just another skateboarding game, but there’s a twist that changes everything. Instead of skating and doing tricks through
Read MoreWhen I first heard about Sleep Awake, I didn’t quite know what to expect. The pitch sounded wild. Players take the part of a woman in a collapsing, dystopian city where sleep is what kills you as soon as you drift away to slumber. That alone was enough to grab my attention from the start. Another reason was that it’s a
Read MoreI’ve always been a fan of new and creative ways that developers come up with when presenting 3D platformers. I sometimes worry that when starting a new platforming game, I’ll come across something either too difficult or too long, and thankfully Big Hops fits somewhere in the middle. Big Hops is a new action platformer developed and published by Luckshot Games.
Read MoreThe library of good Polish games is getting bigger each year. Whether they are big titles or smaller ones, the quality and focus on giving the best experience are always the top priorities while making them. And the case is the same with the newest game from The Outer Zone Studios and published by the iconic 11 Bit Studios. Death Howl
Read MoreMARVEL Cosmic Invasion is the latest side-scrolling beat ’em up from developer Tribute Games and was published by Dotemu and Gamirror Games. You may have heard of Tribute Games’ hit game, 2022’s TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, and MARVEL Cosmic Invasion continues their streak of fun and exciting beat ’em ups. Cosmic Invasion has a large roster with 15 characters that span across
Read More2025 was a rich year for gaming experiences. There were numerous big-budget projects, as well as those produced by smaller studios. With each passing year, it seems like the quality bar for games rises even higher. What will it be in 2026? Let’s explore some of the best games expected this year with a list of my most anticipated games of
Read MoreSektori is a fast-paced and incredibly tough twin-stick shooter and the latest game from solo developer and publisher Kimmo Lahtinen. The game took over four years of development to reach the shape that it is now, and you can tell that this is a true labor of love. The objective of Sektori is to control your ship, collect points known as
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