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Neva

Neva

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024
-0.0

Latest Review

Marcus Stewart at Game Informer

Mar 24, 2025 | Score 90

“Neva’s immaculate presentation, enjoyable action, and moving narrative prop it up among 2024’s best indies. Despite boasting thrilling cinematic sequences and jaw-dropping visuals, Neva’s best moments are often its smallest: watching a relieved Alba call her furry friend after a brutal fight to share an affectionate and appreciative embrace.”

Critics
88
Steam
94
Metacritic
83
Neva

Neva

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024

Latest review: Marcus Stewart at Game Informer

Mar 24, 2025 | Score 90

“Neva’s immaculate presentation, enjoyable action, and moving narrative prop it up among 2024’s best indies. Despite boasting thrilling cinematic sequences and jaw-dropping visuals, Neva’s best moments are often its smallest: watching a relieved Alba call her furry friend after a brutal fight to share an affectionate and appreciative embrace.”

-0.0
Critics
88
Steam
94
Metacritic
83
Aaero2

Aaero2

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024
-11.2

Latest Review

Miguel Osorio at Comunidad Xbox

Oct 24, 2024 | Score 75

“The addition of a two-player mode and other improvements greatly enhance the Aaero formula, but ultimately it's not a sequel that's going to revolutionize anything. Aaero2 brings us more songs that will delight fans...”

Critics
82
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Aaero2

Aaero2

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024

Latest review: Miguel Osorio at Comunidad Xbox

Oct 24, 2024 | Score 75

“The addition of a two-player mode and other improvements greatly enhance the Aaero formula, but ultimately it's not a sequel that's going to revolutionize anything. Aaero2 brings us more songs that will delight fans...”

9

9 R.I.P.

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024
N/A

Latest Review

Pilar Díaz Martínez at GaminGuardian

Nov 14, 2024 | Score 85

“9 R.I.P. is a paranormal otome offering 9 different routes and over 65 hours of gameplay, perfect for visual novel fans. With great character designs and voice acting, it captivates both through its story and visuals.”

Critics
84
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
9

9 R.I.P.

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024

Latest review: Pilar Díaz Martínez at GaminGuardian

Nov 14, 2024 | Score 85

“9 R.I.P. is a paranormal otome offering 9 different routes and over 65 hours of gameplay, perfect for visual novel fans. With great character designs and voice acting, it captivates both through its story and visuals.”

New World: Aeternum

New World: Aeternum

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024
+4.9

Latest Review

Jim Hargreaves at TheSixthAxis

Nov 19, 2024 | Score 80

“With its immersive setting, streamlined gameplay, and bustling endgame (not to mention the one-time buy-in) New World Aeternum is a great MMO for newcomers and genre enthusiasts alike. Whether you want to engage in the persistent Faction War or play it like a singleplayer action RPG, there's a huge amount of freedom while the core game itself has been enriched through months of updates and fully optimised for consoles.”

Critics
73
Steam
67
Metacritic
70
New World: Aeternum

New World: Aeternum

Release Date: Oct 15, 2024

Latest review: Jim Hargreaves at TheSixthAxis

Doodle Harmony Idle Merge

Doodle Harmony Idle Merge

Release Date: Oct 14, 2024
+6.0

Latest Review

Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Nov 7, 2024 | Score 75

“Doodle Harmony Idle Merge was a pleasant surprise for me – usually, I wouldn’t say I like idler clicker games and would have lost interest quite quickly. This game was engaging enough to make me stick until I unlocked all 100 doodle levels, and I imagine I might just go back to it at some point for some relaxing and still fast-paced fun.”

Critics
75
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
Doodle Harmony Idle Merge

Doodle Harmony Idle Merge

Release Date: Oct 14, 2024

Latest review: Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Nov 7, 2024 | Score 75

“Doodle Harmony Idle Merge was a pleasant surprise for me – usually, I wouldn’t say I like idler clicker games and would have lost interest quite quickly. This game was engaging enough to make me stick until I unlocked all 100 doodle levels, and I imagine I might just go back to it at some point for some relaxing and still fast-paced fun.”

100 hidden Cats : Pirates

100 hidden Cats : Pirates

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
-42.1

Latest Review

Mina Smith at LadiesGamers.com

Oct 27, 2024 | Score 40

“Even for a single dollar, I don’t think 100 Hidden Cats: Pirates is worth it. It’s just kind of boring; if you do have some little ones at home that like pirates and cats, they might be horrified by the fact that every single cat is obviously in danger. I can’t really recommend this to anyone.”

Critics
40
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
100 hidden Cats : Pirates

100 hidden Cats : Pirates

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Mina Smith at LadiesGamers.com

Oct 27, 2024 | Score 40

My Big Sister: Remastered

My Big Sister: Remastered

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
-16.8

Latest Review

Oliver Shellding at WayTooManyGames

Oct 22, 2024 | Score 75

“My Big Sister: Remastered certainly wasn’t what I was expecting, but I was delighted by what I found. The pacing can be slow at times, and the technical issues make interaction on the small screen a chore, but the game flows well when it wants to. I thought the dialogue was well done, the story is smashing and there is such a craft in the visual and aural design that it cannot be overlooked.”

Critics
75
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
My Big Sister: Remastered

My Big Sister: Remastered

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Oliver Shellding at WayTooManyGames

Oct 22, 2024 | Score 75

T

Transformers: Galactic Trials

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
-27.9

Latest Review

PPE.pl Staff at PPE.pl

Oct 29, 2024 | Score 35

“I could try to look for pluses in this game by force. However, I prefer not to do so, because I might find more shortcomings here sooner.”

Critics
44
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
T

Transformers: Galactic Trials

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: PPE.pl Staff at PPE.pl

Oct 29, 2024 | Score 35

“I could try to look for pluses in this game by force. However, I prefer not to do so, because I might find more shortcomings here sooner.”

Europa

Europa

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
-4.6

Latest Review

Lee Manuel at Games Freezer

Jan 7, 2025 | Score 65

“Overall, while Europa isn't troubling my 2024 best-of list, its visuals, charm and story do enough to lift it above average and make it worth a look.”

Critics
73
Steam
87
Metacritic
68
Europa

Europa

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Lee Manuel at Games Freezer

Jan 7, 2025 | Score 65

“Overall, while Europa isn't troubling my 2024 best-of list, its visuals, charm and story do enough to lift it above average and make it worth a look.”

Undisputed

Undisputed

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
+19.0

Latest Review

Tomas Rodriguez at Rapid Reviews UK

Jan 25, 2025 | Score 70

“Undisputed could fight Fight Night at its peak of glory hand to hand and, perhaps, win, although not by knockout, but by points. Undisputed is a must-have in the library of all boxing lovers and those looking for an experience closer to realism in the ring. Get into this ring with all confidence, it is the most beautiful and complete fight you will have had in a long time.”

Critics
72
Steam
59
Metacritic
46
Undisputed

Undisputed

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Tomas Rodriguez at Rapid Reviews UK

Jan 25, 2025 | Score 70

“Undisputed could fight Fight Night at its peak of glory hand to hand and, perhaps, win, although not by knockout, but by points. Undisputed is a must-have in the library of all boxing lovers and those looking for an experience closer to realism in the ring. Get into this ring with all confidence, it is the most beautiful and complete fight you will have had in a long time.”

R

RPG Maker WITH

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
N/A

Latest Review

Coller Entragian at Cubed3

Apr 17, 2025 | Score 60

“There are many quality games out there made with RPG Maker software, but almost all of them were created on a PC using a professional tier version. It is possible to make something in RPG Maker With on a console, but anyone looking to create their epic magnum opus will be discouraged by the lack of art assets and the sheer density of complexities that go into making anything, which is made harder on a controller. Gamers who only want to play the RPGs might be better off playing any other indie RPG in the eShop. The user generated content will be amusing at best. The RPG Maker With scene might be more interesting on PC, but on consoles, this is a teaching tool for kids to learn about game design.”

Critics
74
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
R

RPG Maker WITH

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Coller Entragian at Cubed3

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
+6.0

Latest Review

Brian Shea at Game Informer

Mar 24, 2025 | Score 90

“Despite the overly drawn-out final act and the poorly tuned final boss, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s journey is well worth embarking upon.”

Critics
93
Steam
90
Metacritic
85
Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Brian Shea at Game Informer

Mar 24, 2025 | Score 90

“Despite the overly drawn-out final act and the poorly tuned final boss, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s journey is well worth embarking upon.”

Thronefall

Thronefall

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
+0.8

Latest Review

Jack Curran at New Game Network

Oct 24, 2024 | Score 77

“Thronefall pares back the usual tower defence formula into something simpler but still quite satisfying. Being forced to work with a predefined layout for your castle is a major limitation, and one that will frustrate some, but the perks and mutations system reintroduces just enough complexity to give Thronefall staying power. It also helps that the game looks great.”

Critics
89
Steam
96
Metacritic
80
Thronefall

Thronefall

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Jack Curran at New Game Network

Oct 24, 2024 | Score 77

“Thronefall pares back the usual tower defence formula into something simpler but still quite satisfying. Being forced to work with a predefined layout for your castle is a major limitation, and one that will frustrate some, but the perks and mutations system reintroduces just enough complexity to give Thronefall staying power. It also helps that the game looks great.”

Starship Troopers: Extermination

Starship Troopers: Extermination

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
-15.1

Latest Review

Jon Scarr at Cloud Dosage

Dec 4, 2024 | Score 68

“Starship Troopers: Extermination brings the chaotic, large-scale battles of the franchise to life through cooperative gameplay. While the visuals lack polish and the solo campaign falls flat, the multiplayer experience offers dynamic missions, teamwork, and unique mechanics like corpse permanence. Despite technical issues, the game delivers exciting and chaotic fun, making it a decent choice for fans of the Starship Troopers universe.”

Critics
65
Steam
80
Metacritic
—
Starship Troopers: Extermination

Starship Troopers: Extermination

Release Date: Oct 11, 2024

Latest review: Jon Scarr at Cloud Dosage

Decline's Drops

Decline's Drops

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024
-10.0

Latest Review

Joonatan Syrjätie at Netto’s Game Room

Nov 5, 2024 | Score 100

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Decline's Drops. It is fun, challenging and has a delightful soundtrack. Its asking price might be a bit high, but honestly for that price you get a well crafted hand drawn passionately made platformer, that will last you easily over 5-7 hours (depending on if you try to 100% it), and the mechanics are deep enough that I could see speed runners enjoy it a lot. Honestly isn't that everything you would want from a good platformer?”

Critics
86
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Decline's Drops

Decline's Drops

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024

Latest review: Joonatan Syrjätie at Netto’s Game Room

Nov 5, 2024 | Score 100

Amber Isle

Amber Isle

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024
-17.0

Latest Review

Nana Marfo at Rapid Reviews UK

Aug 6, 2025 | Score 60

“I found myself very conflicted about what I feel about Amber Isle, as the ambition is there for a great game, but I found my experience to be more mediocre to good. I think there is some good in the concept, the way characters speak, getting to hang out with the characters in this game is a joy, and I’m not annoyed by the main gameplay of running the shop. However, it feels like this game needed something more with its basic-ish story, slightly frustrating exploration game, and generally lacking features that would help my enjoyment of this game quite a bit. £25 isn’t too bad a price for this, but I would personally look elsewhere, or wait for a price before considering this.”

Critics
66
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
Amber Isle

Amber Isle

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024
Last Time I Saw You

Last Time I Saw You

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024
-19.1

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Oct 16, 2025 | Score 80

“A mix of a gorgeous art style, teenage angst and love, and Japanese folklore”

Critics
77
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Last Time I Saw You

Last Time I Saw You

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Oct 16, 2025 | Score 80

“A mix of a gorgeous art style, teenage angst and love, and Japanese folklore”

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024
-1.6

Latest Review

Richard Heaton at The Fandom Ledger

Nov 23, 2025 | Score 90

“In handheld mode, the game looks very good on the large Switch 2 screen and there were minimal frame rate issues. The game looked just as good when playing on the TV, and there were barely any issues. I can’t say anything about how the game might run on the original switch, but it’s quite the behemoth on its successor.”

Critics
84
Steam
88
Metacritic
83
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024

Latest review: Richard Heaton at The Fandom Ledger

Nov 23, 2025 | Score 90

“In handheld mode, the game looks very good on the large Switch 2 screen and there were minimal frame rate issues. The game looked just as good when playing on the TV, and there were barely any issues. I can’t say anything about how the game might run on the original switch, but it’s quite the behemoth on its successor.”

Recycling Center Simulator

Recycling Center Simulator

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024
-31.5

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Dec 29, 2025 | Score 50

“Even among its work sim peer, this feels like an overly repetitive slog lacking in a satisfying element to bring the experience together”

Critics
55
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Recycling Center Simulator

Recycling Center Simulator

Release Date: Oct 10, 2024

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Dec 29, 2025 | Score 50

“Even among its work sim peer, this feels like an overly repetitive slog lacking in a satisfying element to bring the experience together”

Shady Knight

Shady Knight

Release Date: Oct 9, 2024
-13.4

Latest Review

James Cunningham at Hardcore Gamer

Oct 11, 2024 | Score 80

“Shady Knight's first-person action is as much about movement as it is hitting things, and both features are used in multiple ways.”

Critics
80
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Shady Knight

Shady Knight

Release Date: Oct 9, 2024

Latest review: James Cunningham at Hardcore Gamer

Oct 11, 2024 | Score 80

“Shady Knight's first-person action is as much about movement as it is hitting things, and both features are used in multiple ways.”

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-11.2
Critics
82
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
84
Steam
—
Metacritic
—

Nov 19, 2024 | Score 80

“With its immersive setting, streamlined gameplay, and bustling endgame (not to mention the one-time buy-in) New World Aeternum is a great MMO for newcomers and genre enthusiasts alike. Whether you want to engage in the persistent Faction War or play it like a singleplayer action RPG, there's a huge amount of freedom while the core game itself has been enriched through months of updates and fully optimised for consoles.”

+4.9
Critics
73
Steam
67
Metacritic
70
+6.0
Critics
75
Steam
69
Metacritic
—

“Even for a single dollar, I don’t think 100 Hidden Cats: Pirates is worth it. It’s just kind of boring; if you do have some little ones at home that like pirates and cats, they might be horrified by the fact that every single cat is obviously in danger. I can’t really recommend this to anyone.”

-42.1
Critics
40
Steam
82
Metacritic
—

“My Big Sister: Remastered certainly wasn’t what I was expecting, but I was delighted by what I found. The pacing can be slow at times, and the technical issues make interaction on the small screen a chore, but the game flows well when it wants to. I thought the dialogue was well done, the story is smashing and there is such a craft in the visual and aural design that it cannot be overlooked.”

-16.8
Critics
75
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
-27.9
Critics
44
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
-4.6
Critics
73
Steam
87
Metacritic
68
+19.0
Critics
72
Steam
59
Metacritic
46

Apr 17, 2025 | Score 60

“There are many quality games out there made with RPG Maker software, but almost all of them were created on a PC using a professional tier version. It is possible to make something in RPG Maker With on a console, but anyone looking to create their epic magnum opus will be discouraged by the lack of art assets and the sheer density of complexities that go into making anything, which is made harder on a controller. Gamers who only want to play the RPGs might be better off playing any other indie RPG in the eShop. The user generated content will be amusing at best. The RPG Maker With scene might be more interesting on PC, but on consoles, this is a teaching tool for kids to learn about game design.”

N/A
Critics
74
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
+6.0
Critics
93
Steam
90
Metacritic
85
+0.8
Critics
89
Steam
96
Metacritic
80

Dec 4, 2024 | Score 68

“Starship Troopers: Extermination brings the chaotic, large-scale battles of the franchise to life through cooperative gameplay. While the visuals lack polish and the solo campaign falls flat, the multiplayer experience offers dynamic missions, teamwork, and unique mechanics like corpse permanence. Despite technical issues, the game delivers exciting and chaotic fun, making it a decent choice for fans of the Starship Troopers universe.”

-15.1
Critics
65
Steam
80
Metacritic
—

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Decline's Drops. It is fun, challenging and has a delightful soundtrack. Its asking price might be a bit high, but honestly for that price you get a well crafted hand drawn passionately made platformer, that will last you easily over 5-7 hours (depending on if you try to 100% it), and the mechanics are deep enough that I could see speed runners enjoy it a lot. Honestly isn't that everything you would want from a good platformer?”

-10.0
Critics
86
Steam
96
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Nana Marfo at Rapid Reviews UK

Aug 6, 2025 | Score 60

“I found myself very conflicted about what I feel about Amber Isle, as the ambition is there for a great game, but I found my experience to be more mediocre to good. I think there is some good in the concept, the way characters speak, getting to hang out with the characters in this game is a joy, and I’m not annoyed by the main gameplay of running the shop. However, it feels like this game needed something more with its basic-ish story, slightly frustrating exploration game, and generally lacking features that would help my enjoyment of this game quite a bit. £25 isn’t too bad a price for this, but I would personally look elsewhere, or wait for a price before considering this.”

-17.0
Critics
66
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
-19.1
Critics
77
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
-1.6
Critics
84
Steam
88
Metacritic
83
-31.5
Critics
55
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
-13.4
Critics
80
Steam
93
Metacritic
—