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Aerial_Knight's DropShot

Aerial_Knight's DropShot

Release Date: Feb 17, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Taha Omar at ReGame It

Feb 27, 2026 | Score 70

“Aerial KnigIs a bold shift for the series, replacing its 2D side-scrolling roots with a more interactive first-person experience. The gameplay remains enjoyable and stylish, even though it doesn’t significantly evolve over the course of the game.”

Critics
66
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Aerial_Knight's DropShot

Aerial_Knight's DropShot

Release Date: Feb 17, 2026

Latest review: Taha Omar at ReGame It

Feb 27, 2026 | Score 70

“Aerial KnigIs a bold shift for the series, replacing its 2D side-scrolling roots with a more interactive first-person experience. The gameplay remains enjoyable and stylish, even though it doesn’t significantly evolve over the course of the game.”

N/A
Critics
66
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Under the Island

Under the Island

Release Date: Feb 17, 2026
-11.8

Latest Review

WellPlayed Staff at WellPlayed

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 75

“Under The Island is a fun little jaunt that is brimming with personality. The game's excellent balance makes explorationthe consistently rewarding, while solid puzzling and a bright narrative help to round out experience.”

Critics
81
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Under the Island

Under the Island

Release Date: Feb 17, 2026

Latest review: WellPlayed Staff at WellPlayed

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 75

“Under The Island is a fun little jaunt that is brimming with personality. The game's excellent balance makes explorationthe consistently rewarding, while solid puzzling and a bright narrative help to round out experience.”

Seclusa

Seclusa

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Seclusa

Seclusa

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Dobbel Dungeon

Dobbel Dungeon

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Dobbel Dungeon

Dobbel Dungeon

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
HAMSTERMIND

HAMSTERMIND

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026
-20.9

Latest Review

Harry Loizides at Six One Indie

Mar 11, 2026 | Score 70

“Hamstermind is an intriguing puzzle game with plenty of heart, personality, and appeal. The easy-going vibes with a lingering mystery offered a fun dynamic that kept the momentum going. Though there is still more to discover after the main ending, not all players will feel the pull to go further. However, I look forward to seeing what other mysteries can be unearthed in the ancient tomb.”

Critics
77
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
HAMSTERMIND

HAMSTERMIND

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026

Latest review: Harry Loizides at Six One Indie

Mar 11, 2026 | Score 70

AstroBotanica

AstroBotanica

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
77
Metacritic
—
AstroBotanica

AstroBotanica

Release Date: Feb 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
77
Metacritic
—
Roadside Research

Roadside Research

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026
-11.2

Latest Review

Mike Bridge at MKAU Gaming

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 75

“Overall, Roadside Research is a light-hearted, fun and expansive shop simulator. For a preview game, there’s already so much in it. There are plenty of hours of fun in this title, and with the active developers and more features announced on their Steam page, you won’t be disappointed. Just watch out for those men in black! Once again, another game that will stay on my hard drive, as I am excited about where it will end up.”

Critics
75
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Roadside Research

Roadside Research

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026

Latest review: Mike Bridge at MKAU Gaming

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026
+13.3

Latest Review

Joonatan Itkonen at Region Free

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 70

“Compiled with love and care for its iconic mascot, Rayman's 30th Anniversary Edition has some odd and major pitfalls, but it's still a worthwhile package for those interested in gaming history.”

Critics
75
Steam
62
Metacritic
61
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026

Latest review: Joonatan Itkonen at Region Free

Mar 3, 2026 | Score 70

“Compiled with love and care for its iconic mascot, Rayman's 30th Anniversary Edition has some odd and major pitfalls, but it's still a worthwhile package for those interested in gaming history.”

Reanimal

Reanimal

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026
+6.3

Latest Review

Roberto Paggi at Manual dos Games

Mar 2, 2026 | Score 85

“Reanimal manages to satisfy your craving for a horror platformer in an iconic way, without clinging to the past, deepening the gameplay, further developing the narrative, and presenting a highly distinctive art style.”

Critics
83
Steam
74
Metacritic
79
Reanimal

Reanimal

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026

Latest review: Roberto Paggi at Manual dos Games

Mar 2, 2026 | Score 85

“Reanimal manages to satisfy your craving for a horror platformer in an iconic way, without clinging to the past, deepening the gameplay, further developing the narrative, and presenting a highly distinctive art style.”

High on Life 2

High on Life 2

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026
+8.6

Latest Review

Niko Lähteenmäki at KonsoliFIN

Feb 28, 2026 | Score 80

“The wacky and murderous feast gets even better when the universes last hero gains access to a skateboard, a host of new weapons, and an even more diverse playground to wreak havoc in, among other things. High on Life 2 is a sequel that improves virtually every aspect compared to its predecessor, including writing and the jokes. Hopefully the occasional technical issues can still be ironed out – luckily the updates that have been released so far show that things are heading in the right direction!”

Critics
74
Steam
72
Metacritic
59
High on Life 2

High on Life 2

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026

Latest review: Niko Lähteenmäki at KonsoliFIN

Clue: Murder By Death

Clue: Murder By Death

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Feb 13, 2026 | Score 60

“Clue: Murder by Death seems perfect for a niche audience, as it offers a mystery that requires player commitment and meaningful deduction skills to solve, with very few tools to make it easier. For a general audience, however, the game is likely to feel slow, awkward to play, and full of distracting load times, which come together to make a game that’s hard to engage with.”

Critics
58
Steam
65
Metacritic
—
Clue: Murder By Death

Clue: Murder By Death

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026

Latest review: Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Feb 13, 2026 | Score 60

Speed Dates

Speed Dates

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026
+15.9

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 62 | Pre-release Review

“While I suppose the volume of potential love interests you can talk to could have some appeal, the pacing of speech and needing to rely on subtitles detracts from the experience”

Critics
62
Steam
46
Metacritic
—
Speed Dates

Speed Dates

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 62 | Pre-release Review

“While I suppose the volume of potential love interests you can talk to could have some appeal, the pacing of speech and needing to rely on subtitles detracts from the experience”

Pure Pool Pro

Pure Pool Pro

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
+11.3

Latest Review

Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Feb 27, 2026 | Score 80

“For someone that hasn’t played any sort of pool game in forever, Pure Pool Pro is a simple game to learn and play. It offers a variety of game types and modes, as well as difficulties and cosmetics customizations to unlock. Despite lack of a more apparent chance at failure for precisely-lined shots, and a game world the could feel a bit more complete, it is very deserving of the Thumb Culture Gold Award.”

Critics
80
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
Pure Pool Pro

Pure Pool Pro

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Crimson Capes

Crimson Capes

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
-18.9

Latest Review

Raouf Belhamra at Digitale Anime

Mar 8, 2026 | Score 85

“"A Dark World Full of Challenges" Crimson Capes delivers a solid 2D Souls-like experience, with a rich dark world, precise combat, varied strategies for each character, and polished graphics and sound. Despite some weaknesses in the narrative and world exploration, the game remains enjoyable for re-play and fans of tactical challenges.”

Critics
73
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Crimson Capes

Crimson Capes

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Raouf Belhamra at Digitale Anime

Mar 8, 2026 | Score 85

Heart of the Forest

Heart of the Forest

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
+9.5

Latest Review

Jamie Collyer at Xbox Tavern

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 75

“As a debut FMV title, Trapped Predator has done a great job of following in the wake of publisher Wales Interactive. The tale is engaging with plenty of twists, turns, and reasons to replay. We’d have liked a few more choices, more frequently to make along the way and we hope that whatever they bring us next can fine tune what is already a solid base in their production and story telling.”

Critics
83
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
Heart of the Forest

Heart of the Forest

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Jamie Collyer at Xbox Tavern

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 75

G

God of War: Sons of Sparta

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
+9.1

Latest Review

Ken McKown at ZTGD

Mar 4, 2026 | Score 65

“Sons of Sparta should have been a slam dunk, but it just has too much holding it back to be a classic. I loved the idea; it was the execution that disappointed me. I want to know more about the Greek era of Kratos, really looking forward to the remakes, but this origin story falls flat at times and the simplified Metroid aspects are not tailored to the character or the game.”

Critics
69
Steam
—
Metacritic
60
G

God of War: Sons of Sparta

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Ken McKown at ZTGD

Mar 4, 2026 | Score 65

“Sons of Sparta should have been a slam dunk, but it just has too much holding it back to be a classic. I loved the idea; it was the execution that disappointed me. I want to know more about the Greek era of Kratos, really looking forward to the remakes, but this origin story falls flat at times and the simplified Metroid aspects are not tailored to the character or the game.”

ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
-23.0

Latest Review

Jon Scarr at Cloud Dosage

Feb 25, 2026 | Score 66

“ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is a first person colour puzzle game built around a tri-colour ChromaGun, Magnetoid Chromatism, and multiverse test labs where you pull WorkerDroids onto switches, pick apart long chambers, and hunt hidden golden guns through crumbling corridors. Frequent loading screens, spaced-out auto saves, chatty supervisors, and a few timing-heavy rooms drag the whole thing down, but if you like Portal style puzzles and want something smaller that plays with colour rules in its own way, this is still worth a look.”

Critics
73
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
M

Mario Tennis Fever

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
+3.9

Latest Review

Tyler Nienburg at Rectify Gaming

Mar 1, 2026 | Score 80

“There's no question this is the best Mario Tennis game since the series inception on Virtual Boy in 1995. Aces at the time was the king of the series, but Fever is by far the well-rounded Mario Tennis title, perfect for all players. We hope to see online events such as tournaments because playing ranked may become stale quickly.”

Critics
78
Steam
—
Metacritic
74
M

Mario Tennis Fever

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Tyler Nienburg at Rectify Gaming

Mar 1, 2026 | Score 80

“There's no question this is the best Mario Tennis game since the series inception on Virtual Boy in 1995. Aces at the time was the king of the series, but Fever is by far the well-rounded Mario Tennis title, perfect for all players. We hope to see online events such as tournaments because playing ranked may become stale quickly.”

Lil Gator Game: In the Dark

Lil Gator Game: In the Dark

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
-15.8

Latest Review

Six One Indie Staff at Six One Indie

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 80

“I had so much fun playing Lil Gator Game: In The Dark. There is something so relaxing about just picking up the controller and exploring without worrying about fail states and redoing story sections to pass. The new area is massive and is filled with fun new characters to befriend, items to craft that expand and add to different ways to platform through, and a wholesome message that some adults these days can learn from.”

Critics
82
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Lil Gator Game: In the Dark

Lil Gator Game: In the Dark

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Six One Indie Staff at Six One Indie

Centipede Gun

Centipede Gun

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
-24.8

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 11, 2026 | Score 68 | Pre-release Review

“The game deserves credit for doing its own roguelike shooter thing, but some control sloppiness and an overall lack of deeper variety hold it back”

Critics
67
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Centipede Gun

Centipede Gun

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 11, 2026 | Score 68 | Pre-release Review

“The game deserves credit for doing its own roguelike shooter thing, but some control sloppiness and an overall lack of deeper variety hold it back”

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-11.8
Critics
81
Steam
93
Metacritic
—

“Hamstermind is an intriguing puzzle game with plenty of heart, personality, and appeal. The easy-going vibes with a lingering mystery offered a fun dynamic that kept the momentum going. Though there is still more to discover after the main ending, not all players will feel the pull to go further. However, I look forward to seeing what other mysteries can be unearthed in the ancient tomb.”

-20.9
Critics
77
Steam
98
Metacritic
—

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 75

“Overall, Roadside Research is a light-hearted, fun and expansive shop simulator. For a preview game, there’s already so much in it. There are plenty of hours of fun in this title, and with the active developers and more features announced on their Steam page, you won’t be disappointed. Just watch out for those men in black! Once again, another game that will stay on my hard drive, as I am excited about where it will end up.”

-11.2
Critics
75
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
+13.3
Critics
75
Steam
62
Metacritic
61
+6.3
Critics
83
Steam
74
Metacritic
79

Feb 28, 2026 | Score 80

“The wacky and murderous feast gets even better when the universes last hero gains access to a skateboard, a host of new weapons, and an even more diverse playground to wreak havoc in, among other things. High on Life 2 is a sequel that improves virtually every aspect compared to its predecessor, including writing and the jokes. Hopefully the occasional technical issues can still be ironed out – luckily the updates that have been released so far show that things are heading in the right direction!”

+8.6
Critics
74
Steam
72
Metacritic
59

“Clue: Murder by Death seems perfect for a niche audience, as it offers a mystery that requires player commitment and meaningful deduction skills to solve, with very few tools to make it easier. For a general audience, however, the game is likely to feel slow, awkward to play, and full of distracting load times, which come together to make a game that’s hard to engage with.”

N/A
Critics
58
Steam
65
Metacritic
—
+15.9
Critics
62
Steam
46
Metacritic
—

Feb 27, 2026 | Score 80

“For someone that hasn’t played any sort of pool game in forever, Pure Pool Pro is a simple game to learn and play. It offers a variety of game types and modes, as well as difficulties and cosmetics customizations to unlock. Despite lack of a more apparent chance at failure for precisely-lined shots, and a game world the could feel a bit more complete, it is very deserving of the Thumb Culture Gold Award.”

+11.3
Critics
80
Steam
69
Metacritic
—

“"A Dark World Full of Challenges" Crimson Capes delivers a solid 2D Souls-like experience, with a rich dark world, precise combat, varied strategies for each character, and polished graphics and sound. Despite some weaknesses in the narrative and world exploration, the game remains enjoyable for re-play and fans of tactical challenges.”

-18.9
Critics
73
Steam
91
Metacritic
—

“As a debut FMV title, Trapped Predator has done a great job of following in the wake of publisher Wales Interactive. The tale is engaging with plenty of twists, turns, and reasons to replay. We’d have liked a few more choices, more frequently to make along the way and we hope that whatever they bring us next can fine tune what is already a solid base in their production and story telling.”

+9.5
Critics
83
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
+9.1
Critics
69
Steam
—
Metacritic
60

Latest review: Jon Scarr at Cloud Dosage

Feb 25, 2026 | Score 66

“ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is a first person colour puzzle game built around a tri-colour ChromaGun, Magnetoid Chromatism, and multiverse test labs where you pull WorkerDroids onto switches, pick apart long chambers, and hunt hidden golden guns through crumbling corridors. Frequent loading screens, spaced-out auto saves, chatty supervisors, and a few timing-heavy rooms drag the whole thing down, but if you like Portal style puzzles and want something smaller that plays with colour rules in its own way, this is still worth a look.”

-23.0
Critics
73
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
+3.9
Critics
78
Steam
—
Metacritic
74

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 80

“I had so much fun playing Lil Gator Game: In The Dark. There is something so relaxing about just picking up the controller and exploring without worrying about fail states and redoing story sections to pass. The new area is massive and is filled with fun new characters to befriend, items to craft that expand and add to different ways to platform through, and a wholesome message that some adults these days can learn from.”

-15.8
Critics
82
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
-24.8
Critics
67
Steam
91
Metacritic
—