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Aquamarine: Explorer's Edition

Aquamarine: Explorer's Edition

Release Date: Feb 27, 2026
-22.1

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 25, 2026 | Score 45 | Pre-release Review

“While it has an interesting look, and on the surface it sounds like it could be interesting, the game gets off to a terrible start and struggles to recover”

Critics
45
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
Aquamarine: Explorer's Edition

Aquamarine: Explorer's Edition

Release Date: Feb 27, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 25, 2026 | Score 45 | Pre-release Review

“While it has an interesting look, and on the surface it sounds like it could be interesting, the game gets off to a terrible start and struggles to recover”

-22.1
Critics
45
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem

Release Date: Feb 27, 2026
-5.3

Latest Review

Guillaume Dreher at TryAGame!

Mar 13, 2026 | Score 85

“Resident Evil Requiem gathers all the good ingredients of its predecessors to stick a few chills, in a horror atmosphere mastered from the first moments of the game. Although the title does not revolutionize anything in its mechanics and mechanics of play, it succeeds brilliantly in offering us a captivating experience from start to finish.”

Critics
90
Steam
96
Metacritic
94
Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem

Release Date: Feb 27, 2026

Latest review: Guillaume Dreher at TryAGame!

Mar 13, 2026 | Score 85

Laysara: Summit Kingdom

Laysara: Summit Kingdom

Release Date: Feb 27, 2026
-9.3

Latest Review

Gareth Chadwick at TheSixthAxis

Mar 12, 2026 | Score 90

“To summit up, Laysara: Summit Kingdom is a great little town builder. Set in a pretty unique location and providing plenty of satisfying management without the constant threat of invasion by a horde of enemies, it's incredibly relaxing and enjoyable. At least, until you underestimate the power of an avalanche and bury half your workers in snow. If you're at all interested in a builder like this set on a mountain, I'd be surprised if you didn't enjoy Laysara, even if you usually prefer something more challenging.”

Critics
73
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
Laysara: Summit Kingdom

Laysara: Summit Kingdom

Release Date: Feb 27, 2026
The Demon Queen's Dire Dilemma

The Demon Queen's Dire Dilemma

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026
-30.0

Latest Review

Thomas Knight at NookGaming

Mar 4, 2026 | Score 70

“The Demon Queen’s Dire Dilemma is a rather short and amusing OELVN. It’s lighthearted, has a fun premise, and doesn’t overstay its welcome. The dynamic between the “failgirl demon queen” and princess-turned-maid makes for an entertaining time reading this title.”

Critics
70
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
The Demon Queen's Dire Dilemma

The Demon Queen's Dire Dilemma

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026

Latest review: Thomas Knight at NookGaming

Mar 4, 2026 | Score 70

Afterplace

Afterplace

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026
-22.9

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 74

“While there’s something weird and at least somewhat fun here, and at times a little challenging, it also demands a fair amount of patience”

Critics
74
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Afterplace

Afterplace

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 74

“While there’s something weird and at least somewhat fun here, and at times a little challenging, it also demands a fair amount of patience”

Tales of Berseria Remastered

Tales of Berseria Remastered

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026
+15.5

Latest Review

Renzo Raizer at Nintendo Blast

Mar 10, 2026 | Score 85

“Tales of Berseria has a great narrative that keeps the player engaged throughout the entire game. Furthermore, the remaster brings graphical improvements and runs perfectly well on the Nintendo Switch. For those who have never played any title in the series, this is a great entry point, especially since it's fully localized in Portuguese. Despite some combat issues, the game still delivers the fun you expect from a good JRPG.”

Critics
79
Steam
75
Metacritic
52
Tales of Berseria Remastered

Tales of Berseria Remastered

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026

Latest review: Renzo Raizer at Nintendo Blast

Towerborne

Towerborne

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026
+14.9

Latest Review

Niche Gamer Staff at Niche Gamer

Mar 11, 2026 | Score 90

“Not being able to name your Ace feels like a strange oversight. Will this game get more content or a roadmap past its release? Let’s hope so, as it’s a real hero of a game, lighting a path through a depressing absence of couch co-op RPGs.”

Critics
81
Steam
66
Metacritic
—
Towerborne

Towerborne

Release Date: Feb 26, 2026

Latest review: Niche Gamer Staff at Niche Gamer

Mar 11, 2026 | Score 90

“Not being able to name your Ace feels like a strange oversight. Will this game get more content or a roadmap past its release? Let’s hope so, as it’s a real hero of a game, lighting a path through a depressing absence of couch co-op RPGs.”

Utawarerumono: ZAN 2

Utawarerumono: ZAN 2

Release Date: Feb 25, 2026
-15.4

Latest Review

John Rafael at NookGaming

Mar 20, 2026 | Score 70

“Utawarerumono: ZAN 2, as a spin-off to Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, manages to capitalize on what its preceding game did well and introduce improvements for replayability. It manages to be a relatively strong Musou-style title despite its obvious dependence on the Utawarerumono IP, providing fun and interesting gameplay while satisfying fan demand for new content. While the newly introduced progression system isn’t exactly free of flaws, the decision to introduce new concepts to the existing Utawarerumono RPG style makes for a refreshingly new experience for the game's main target audience, which are players that were already fans of the series beforehand.”

Critics
70
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
Utawarerumono: ZAN 2

Utawarerumono: ZAN 2

Dice A Million

Dice A Million

Release Date: Feb 25, 2026
-10.2

Latest Review

TheXboxHub Staff at TheXboxHub

Mar 1, 2026 | Score 80

“Is Dice A Million here to usurp Balatro? Not a chance – rolling dice lacks strategy, and the various unlocks are too chaotic to truly master. But there’s still a lovely alchemy in Dice A Million which means that the chaos brings fun. When a collection of dice works, it really, really works, and the ludicrous combos and resulting multipliers give you a satisfying pat on the back.”

Critics
80
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Dice A Million

Dice A Million

Release Date: Feb 25, 2026

Latest review: TheXboxHub Staff at TheXboxHub

Mar 1, 2026 | Score 80

Reigns: The Witcher

Reigns: The Witcher

Release Date: Feb 25, 2026
-0.8

Latest Review

Windsor Santos at GameBlast

Mar 5, 2026 | Score 90

“Minimalist and faithful, the title adapts The Witcher’s moral choices to the Reigns system with addictive gameplay, a flawless soundtrack, and creative yet questionable combat.”

Critics
79
Steam
80
Metacritic
—
Reigns: The Witcher

Reigns: The Witcher

Release Date: Feb 25, 2026

Latest review: Windsor Santos at GameBlast

Mar 5, 2026 | Score 90

“Minimalist and faithful, the title adapts The Witcher’s moral choices to the Reigns system with addictive gameplay, a flawless soundtrack, and creative yet questionable combat.”

City Hunter

City Hunter

Release Date: Feb 25, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 9, 2026 | Score 52

“While it has a great classic arcade look and feel, the overall design of its missions and how they play out feels sloppy at best”

Critics
60
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
City Hunter

City Hunter

Release Date: Feb 25, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 9, 2026 | Score 52

“While it has a great classic arcade look and feel, the overall design of its missions and how they play out feels sloppy at best”

Royal Vermin

Royal Vermin

Release Date: Feb 22, 2026
-10.3

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 30, 2026 | Score 72

“While it can have its moments, this free-to-start free-for-all fails to meaningfully distinguish itself in the crowded multiplayer chaotic multiplayer action space”

Critics
72
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
Royal Vermin

Royal Vermin

Release Date: Feb 22, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 30, 2026 | Score 72

“While it can have its moments, this free-to-start free-for-all fails to meaningfully distinguish itself in the crowded multiplayer chaotic multiplayer action space”

Welcome to Doll Town

Welcome to Doll Town

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
46
Metacritic
—
Welcome to Doll Town

Welcome to Doll Town

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
46
Metacritic
—
SealChain: Call of Blood

SealChain: Call of Blood

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026
+7.6

Latest Review

Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 70

“SealChain: Call of Blood stands out for its unique approach to deckbuilding and its phenomenal art and aesthetic. To some, the game may feel menu-heavy and action-lite, with the poor localization making its mechanics harder to understand. Those who can look past these issues and really engage with the character-building mechanics will likely fall in love with the complexity of the mechanics, the narrative, and the world and characters within.”

Critics
70
Steam
62
Metacritic
—
SealChain: Call of Blood

SealChain: Call of Blood

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026

Latest review: Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 70

Wayblazer Dämmerung

Wayblazer Dämmerung

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026
+3.2

Latest Review

John Rafael at NookGaming

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 70

“Wayblazer Dämmerung is an adult visual novel that incorporates turn-based dungeon crawler gameplay to keep their audience engaged with the game for long amounts of time. With four veteran artists working at the helm, it offers an impressive set of visual assets that help bring to life its fantasy setting. Although its story has incredible potential as a worldbuilding piece, its execution is a bit unsatisfying because of its flexible approach to story progression, leaving the sequence of events mostly up to the reader’s discretion. As a result, the cohesiveness of the story is compromised, with overall momentum greatly being butchered by the segmentation and non-linearity of the common route’s events. The lack of character for Mark further compromises this, with romantic segments largely feeling like self-inserts instead of budding relationships between members of the team. Despite these shortcomings, there’s still a lot to love with Wayblazer Dämmerung. For one thing, it establishes a pretty interesting setting that both old and new entries into the series can take advantage of. It does this through the partial resolution of some issues, where the relevant character’s arc finishes despite the persistence of the issue in the setting. Additionally, the healthy amount of equipment and items present in the game makes it actually plausible to build characters different from what you’d normally expect. Although there are stats that are glaringly more impactful than others, the numerous fallbacks present as quality-of-life functions in the game allow players to adjust the overall experience of the gameplay portion according to their own preferences. This extends to resources as well, where in-game references such as the glossary help with planning out your farming side trip. Except if you’re looking for a monster drop, which you’d have to sift the Unit List for because apparently they’re not included in the resource glossary as something that can be directly referred to. If you’re looking for a timesink with a decent story and a grindy gameplay loop, Wayblazer Dämmerung fits the bill nicely as Eushully’s present-day entry point to their expansive visual novel-slash-RPG series. Although a bit on the pricier side, chasing full completion of the game will surely get you back that bang for your buck, especially if you play with the external adult patch distributed by Shiravune. There’s also a DLC available, adding an additional dungeon and a new recruitable character. Now the only question is, do you have enough time to do so?”

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026
+22.5

Latest Review

Pascal Tekaia at RPGamer

Mar 5, 2026 | Score 70

“It may not be up the alley of those looking for deeply engrossing gameplay, but for players with a passing interest in the franchise who have not yet committed to this installment, now’s the perfect time to dive in and get their feet wet.”

Critics
81
Steam
78
Metacritic
40
Ys X: Proud Nordics

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026

Latest review: Pascal Tekaia at RPGamer

Mar 5, 2026 | Score 70

“It may not be up the alley of those looking for deeply engrossing gameplay, but for players with a passing interest in the franchise who have not yet committed to this installment, now’s the perfect time to dive in and get their feet wet.”

PancitoMerge

PancitoMerge

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026
-19.4

Latest Review

PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Mar 20, 2026 | Score 80

“Colorful and cozy puzzler in which pan dulce is the star”

Critics
80
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
PancitoMerge

PancitoMerge

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026

Latest review: PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Mar 20, 2026 | Score 80

“Colorful and cozy puzzler in which pan dulce is the star”

Super Battle Golf

Super Battle Golf

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026
-33.8

Latest Review

Taylor Rioux at JetsonPlaysGames

Mar 4, 2026 | Score 60

“Super Battle Golf succeeds in being a good time among friends by forcing players to interact with each other, but doesn’t nearly every multiplayer game achieve the same purpose? Is Super Battle Golf fun, or do I just like my friends? It can sometimes be hard to discern the difference.”

Critics
60
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Super Battle Golf

Super Battle Golf

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026

Latest review: Taylor Rioux at JetsonPlaysGames

Mar 4, 2026 | Score 60

“Super Battle Golf succeeds in being a good time among friends by forcing players to interact with each other, but doesn’t nearly every multiplayer game achieve the same purpose? Is Super Battle Golf fun, or do I just like my friends? It can sometimes be hard to discern the difference.”

Neva: Prologue

Neva: Prologue

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026
-10.6

Latest Review

PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 85

“And this is how Alba and Neva got to meet...”

Critics
83
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Neva: Prologue

Neva: Prologue

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026

Latest review: PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 85

“And this is how Alba and Neva got to meet...”

X

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026
-10.5

Latest Review

Antonio Benítez at Chicas Gamers

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 79

“Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch 2 doesn’t reinvent the experience, but it refines it where it needed it most. The jump to 60fps transforms the flow of combat and exploration, making the ambitious world of Mira feel more stable and enjoyable than ever. It remains a demanding and uncompromising JRPG, but for those who connect with its science-fiction setting and systemic freedom, this is without a doubt the best way to experience it today.”

Critics
75
Steam
—
Metacritic
85
X

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Release Date: Feb 19, 2026

Latest review: Antonio Benítez at Chicas Gamers

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“Resident Evil Requiem gathers all the good ingredients of its predecessors to stick a few chills, in a horror atmosphere mastered from the first moments of the game. Although the title does not revolutionize anything in its mechanics and mechanics of play, it succeeds brilliantly in offering us a captivating experience from start to finish.”

-5.3
Critics
90
Steam
96
Metacritic
94

Latest review: Gareth Chadwick at TheSixthAxis

Mar 12, 2026 | Score 90

“To summit up, Laysara: Summit Kingdom is a great little town builder. Set in a pretty unique location and providing plenty of satisfying management without the constant threat of invasion by a horde of enemies, it's incredibly relaxing and enjoyable. At least, until you underestimate the power of an avalanche and bury half your workers in snow. If you're at all interested in a builder like this set on a mountain, I'd be surprised if you didn't enjoy Laysara, even if you usually prefer something more challenging.”

-9.3
Critics
73
Steam
83
Metacritic
—

“The Demon Queen’s Dire Dilemma is a rather short and amusing OELVN. It’s lighthearted, has a fun premise, and doesn’t overstay its welcome. The dynamic between the “failgirl demon queen” and princess-turned-maid makes for an entertaining time reading this title.”

-30.0
Critics
70
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
-22.9
Critics
74
Steam
97
Metacritic
—

Mar 10, 2026 | Score 85

“Tales of Berseria has a great narrative that keeps the player engaged throughout the entire game. Furthermore, the remaster brings graphical improvements and runs perfectly well on the Nintendo Switch. For those who have never played any title in the series, this is a great entry point, especially since it's fully localized in Portuguese. Despite some combat issues, the game still delivers the fun you expect from a good JRPG.”

+15.5
Critics
79
Steam
75
Metacritic
52
+14.9
Critics
81
Steam
66
Metacritic
—
Release Date: Feb 25, 2026

Latest review: John Rafael at NookGaming

Mar 20, 2026 | Score 70

“Utawarerumono: ZAN 2, as a spin-off to Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, manages to capitalize on what its preceding game did well and introduce improvements for replayability. It manages to be a relatively strong Musou-style title despite its obvious dependence on the Utawarerumono IP, providing fun and interesting gameplay while satisfying fan demand for new content. While the newly introduced progression system isn’t exactly free of flaws, the decision to introduce new concepts to the existing Utawarerumono RPG style makes for a refreshingly new experience for the game's main target audience, which are players that were already fans of the series beforehand.”

-15.4
Critics
70
Steam
85
Metacritic
—

“Is Dice A Million here to usurp Balatro? Not a chance – rolling dice lacks strategy, and the various unlocks are too chaotic to truly master. But there’s still a lovely alchemy in Dice A Million which means that the chaos brings fun. When a collection of dice works, it really, really works, and the ludicrous combos and resulting multipliers give you a satisfying pat on the back.”

-10.2
Critics
80
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
-0.8
Critics
79
Steam
80
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
60
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
-10.3
Critics
72
Steam
82
Metacritic
—

“SealChain: Call of Blood stands out for its unique approach to deckbuilding and its phenomenal art and aesthetic. To some, the game may feel menu-heavy and action-lite, with the poor localization making its mechanics harder to understand. Those who can look past these issues and really engage with the character-building mechanics will likely fall in love with the complexity of the mechanics, the narrative, and the world and characters within.”

+7.6
Critics
70
Steam
62
Metacritic
—
Critics
70
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
Wayblazer Dämmerung

Wayblazer Dämmerung

Release Date: Feb 20, 2026

Latest review: John Rafael at NookGaming

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 70

“Wayblazer Dämmerung is an adult visual novel that incorporates turn-based dungeon crawler gameplay to keep their audience engaged with the game for long amounts of time. With four veteran artists working at the helm, it offers an impressive set of visual assets that help bring to life its fantasy setting. Although its story has incredible potential as a worldbuilding piece, its execution is a bit unsatisfying because of its flexible approach to story progression, leaving the sequence of events mostly up to the reader’s discretion. As a result, the cohesiveness of the story is compromised, with overall momentum greatly being butchered by the segmentation and non-linearity of the common route’s events. The lack of character for Mark further compromises this, with romantic segments largely feeling like self-inserts instead of budding relationships between members of the team. Despite these shortcomings, there’s still a lot to love with Wayblazer Dämmerung. For one thing, it establishes a pretty interesting setting that both old and new entries into the series can take advantage of. It does this through the partial resolution of some issues, where the relevant character’s arc finishes despite the persistence of the issue in the setting. Additionally, the healthy amount of equipment and items present in the game makes it actually plausible to build characters different from what you’d normally expect. Although there are stats that are glaringly more impactful than others, the numerous fallbacks present as quality-of-life functions in the game allow players to adjust the overall experience of the gameplay portion according to their own preferences. This extends to resources as well, where in-game references such as the glossary help with planning out your farming side trip. Except if you’re looking for a monster drop, which you’d have to sift the Unit List for because apparently they’re not included in the resource glossary as something that can be directly referred to. If you’re looking for a timesink with a decent story and a grindy gameplay loop, Wayblazer Dämmerung fits the bill nicely as Eushully’s present-day entry point to their expansive visual novel-slash-RPG series. Although a bit on the pricier side, chasing full completion of the game will surely get you back that bang for your buck, especially if you play with the external adult patch distributed by Shiravune. There’s also a DLC available, adding an additional dungeon and a new recruitable character. Now the only question is, do you have enough time to do so?”

+3.2
Critics
70
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
+22.5
Critics
81
Steam
78
Metacritic
40
-19.4
Critics
80
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
-33.8
Critics
60
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
-10.6
Critics
83
Steam
93
Metacritic
—

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 79

“Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch 2 doesn’t reinvent the experience, but it refines it where it needed it most. The jump to 60fps transforms the flow of combat and exploration, making the ambitious world of Mira feel more stable and enjoyable than ever. It remains a demanding and uncompromising JRPG, but for those who connect with its science-fiction setting and systemic freedom, this is without a doubt the best way to experience it today.”

-10.5
Critics
75
Steam
—
Metacritic
85