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Papercut Art Gallery

Papercut Art Gallery

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
-17.2

Latest Review

Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Jun 1, 2024 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“At its heart, Papercut Art Gallery is a standard puzzle game. What makes it unique is the art style of the puzzles themselves. It seems the developers have created genuine paper art and made it into puzzles rather than imitating the style with any picture. The game strongly reminds me of my favorite: the Glass Masquerade game series. If you liked those, you’ll like Papercut Art Gallery as well.”

Critics
80
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Papercut Art Gallery

Papercut Art Gallery

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026

Latest review: Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Jun 1, 2024 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“At its heart, Papercut Art Gallery is a standard puzzle game. What makes it unique is the art style of the puzzles themselves. It seems the developers have created genuine paper art and made it into puzzles rather than imitating the style with any picture. The game strongly reminds me of my favorite: the Glass Masquerade game series. If you liked those, you’ll like Papercut Art Gallery as well.”

-17.2
Critics
80
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
In My Bubble

In My Bubble

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
-14.6

Latest Review

James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Feb 11, 2026 | Score 80

“In My Bubble is a reminder that free-to-play doesn’t have to mean compromised. This is a thoughtful, well-constructed 3D platformer built around a creative mechanic and a welcoming tone. While some platforming elements can be a little awkward, the forgiving design and steady stream of ideas more than make up for it. It’s accessible for all ages, rewarding to explore, and generous with its content. Honestly, it wouldn’t feel out of place as a paid release, which makes its free price tag all the more impressive. If you enjoy 3D platformers and want something gentle, imaginative, and genuinely enjoyable, In My Bubble is absolutely worth your time.”

Critics
80
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
In My Bubble

In My Bubble

Anthem#9

Anthem#9

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
-18.8

Latest Review

Seth Hay at Cat with Monocle

Feb 25, 2026 | Score 80

“ANTHEM#9 is a stylish and strategic roguelite deck-builder that combines gem-matching combos with tactical depth and strong presentation. Despite its uneven difficulty and lack of story, the game’s creative mechanics and satisfying gameplay make it a rewarding experience for strategy fans.”

Critics
72
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Anthem#9

Anthem#9

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: Seth Hay at Cat with Monocle

Feb 25, 2026 | Score 80

“ANTHEM#9 is a stylish and strategic roguelite deck-builder that combines gem-matching combos with tactical depth and strong presentation. Despite its uneven difficulty and lack of story, the game’s creative mechanics and satisfying gameplay make it a rewarding experience for strategy fans.”

Hidden Cats in Christmas

Hidden Cats in Christmas

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
-21.3

Latest Review

Carlos França Junior at GameBlast

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 80

“After hundreds of cities and even a Halloween-themed game, Hidden Cats in Christmas manages to be just as fun as the others and still has the charm of Christmas in its favor. The new type of help is a welcome addition, even making everything easier to complete. But what now? Will the kittens only return at Easter? Or can we expect another stop around the world?”

Critics
78
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Hidden Cats in Christmas

Hidden Cats in Christmas

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: Carlos França Junior at GameBlast

Super Bomberman Collection

Super Bomberman Collection

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
-0.7

Latest Review

Matheus Senna de Oliveira at GameBlast

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 85

“Super Bomberman Collection is a real treat: the seven titles that make up the collection are great, with a pleasant and beautiful presentation. In addition, the game has a series of interesting audiovisual materials, useful gameplay tools, and a boss battle mode. Even if the multiplayer component could be better, the game is practically a perfect package for long-time fans or those curious to understand why the brand is so famous in the world of video games.”

Critics
86
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
Super Bomberman Collection

Super Bomberman Collection

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: Matheus Senna de Oliveira at GameBlast

Lovish

Lovish

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
-4.7

Latest Review

PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 85

“Charming and fun 8-bit-infused 2D action platformer on Switch”

Critics
83
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
Lovish

Lovish

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 85

“Charming and fun 8-bit-infused 2D action platformer on Switch”

-4.7
Critics
83
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
Hermit and Pig

Hermit and Pig

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
-15.0

Latest Review

Jacob Price at So Many Games

Feb 6, 2026 | Score 90

“Hermit and Pig goes to unexpected lengths, and it’s a better and more timely game for it. The narrative is sharp, the battles immersive, and the characters rich. It’s a tightly packaged game that balances playfulness, wit, and bite across a rural community scratching out a way of life threatened by corporate greed. Hermit and Pig are unlikely but extremely likeable heroes that will endear any fans of offbeat, satirical RPGs.”

Critics
85
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
Hermit and Pig

Hermit and Pig

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: Jacob Price at So Many Games

The Run

The Run

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
-16.8

Latest Review

Impulsegamer Staff at Impulsegamer

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 90

“The Run is one of Raschid's strongest FMV projects to date which delivers a tense, well‑acted survival thriller with sharp pacing, high production values and genuine emotional stakes. Fans of interactive storytelling and cinematic horror will find plenty to enjoy.”

Critics
72
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
The Run

The Run

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: Impulsegamer Staff at Impulsegamer

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 90

“The Run is one of Raschid's strongest FMV projects to date which delivers a tense, well‑acted survival thriller with sharp pacing, high production values and genuine emotional stakes. Fans of interactive storytelling and cinematic horror will find plenty to enjoy.”

Menace

Menace

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Menace

Menace

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
My Hero Academia: All's Justice

My Hero Academia: All's Justice

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
+18.6

Latest Review

SmashPad Staff at SmashPad

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 60

“On one hand, I really enjoyed my time with this. On the other hand, I’m not sure if I’d be able to recommend this if it wasn’t a game based on one of my favorite anime. It’s definitely for the diehard fans that know the source material and have been keeping up with the series for years. If it weren’t for some of the balancing issues, I wouldn’t have minded some of the painful flaws. Sadly here, if you remove one issue, another two grow in its place.”

Critics
73
Steam
63
Metacritic
45
My Hero Academia: All's Justice

My Hero Academia: All's Justice

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: SmashPad Staff at SmashPad

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
+2.5

Latest Review

Arthur Tayt-Sohn at Game Lodge

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined may be divisive among veteran fans of the series, but as a game that also seeks to attract new fans, it is a great entry point. The game is visually very pleasing and quite entertaining, although I think it could be a little more challenging. On the other hand, it is also quite accessible for those who are just entering the world of turn-based RPGs, while offering the classic experience of the genre for longtime fans.”

Critics
86
Steam
89
Metacritic
77
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: Arthur Tayt-Sohn at Game Lodge

Youtubers Life 3 - Stream Together!

Youtubers Life 3 - Stream Together!

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
+8.2

Latest Review

İdil Barbaros at Atarita

Jun 18, 2025 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“There’s fun to be had, but it fades fast. Think of it more like a quick scroll than a full stream.”

Critics
60
Steam
52
Metacritic
—
Youtubers Life 3 - Stream Together!

Youtubers Life 3 - Stream Together!

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: İdil Barbaros at Atarita

Jun 18, 2025 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“There’s fun to be had, but it fades fast. Think of it more like a quick scroll than a full stream.”

E

ECHO

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Chris "Atom" DeAngelus at Worth Playing

Dec 25, 2017 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“Echo is a fun and enjoyable game defined by a well-executed gimmick. Without the adapting Echoes, it would be a standard stealth shooter. With the Echoes, it becomes distinctive and interesting. The adapting AI is as much a proof of concept as a fun gameplay mechanic, but it works very well at being both. Echo shows that modern stealth games have a whole lot of room to grow and evolve. For fans of the genre, it's well worth playing, assuming you can get past the slow start and occasional technical hiccups.”

Critics
77
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
E

ECHO

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: Chris "Atom" DeAngelus at Worth Playing

Dec 25, 2017 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

Car Service Together

Car Service Together

Release Date: Feb 4, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
Car Service Together

Car Service Together

Release Date: Feb 4, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
Final Word Royale

Final Word Royale

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026
-23.2

Latest Review

Stacie Cotton at MKAU Gaming

Feb 15, 2026 | Score 45

“Sadly, I can really tell this is the sort of game I could really enjoy if there were way more to do. Working with words is kinda our thing as reviewers, so it would be nice to utilise that talent more. All Finale Word Royale really needs is a few more modes to retain a player base’s interest to have a truly killer time.”

Critics
45
Steam
68
Metacritic
—
Final Word Royale

Final Word Royale

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026

Latest review: Stacie Cotton at MKAU Gaming

Feb 15, 2026 | Score 45

Aces of Thunder

Aces of Thunder

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026
+17.2

Latest Review

Rafał Gubała at GameOnly

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 85

“In summary, Aces of Thunder delivers an incredibly realistic experience of piloting World War II combat aircraft while also allowing players to take part in numerous aerial battles from that era. When it comes to the flying mechanics themselves this is the one and only title that can truly compete with it is Microsoft Flight Simulator. Wonderful game.”

Critics
74
Steam
57
Metacritic
—
Aces of Thunder

Aces of Thunder

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026

Latest review: Rafał Gubała at GameOnly

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 85

The Dark Rites of Arkham

The Dark Rites of Arkham

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026
-17.9

Latest Review

Greg Wheeler at TheReviewGeek

Feb 10, 2026 | Score 75

“This is a confident noir point-and-click that excels in mood and world-building, even if it sometimes struggles to keep its focus.”

Critics
80
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
The Dark Rites of Arkham

The Dark Rites of Arkham

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026

Latest review: Greg Wheeler at TheReviewGeek

Feb 10, 2026 | Score 75

“This is a confident noir point-and-click that excels in mood and world-building, even if it sometimes struggles to keep its focus.”

YAPYAP

YAPYAP

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026
-18.8

Latest Review

Aaron Bacabac at Game8

Feb 6, 2026 | Score 66

“It’s hard to make magic feel monotonous, but YAPYAP manages it. Despite a strong, well-executed premise, issues with map variety, economy balance, and progression hold it back from becoming the next big friendslop hit.”

Critics
66
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
YAPYAP

YAPYAP

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026

Latest review: Aaron Bacabac at Game8

Feb 6, 2026 | Score 66

“It’s hard to make magic feel monotonous, but YAPYAP manages it. Despite a strong, well-executed premise, issues with map variety, economy balance, and progression hold it back from becoming the next big friendslop hit.”

Tank Battle

Tank Battle

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026
-34.3

Latest Review

Casey Scheld at Gamers Heroes

Oct 5, 2020 | Score 40 | Pre-release Review

“Tank Battle pays tribute to Namco's 80s classic Battle City, but it simply doesn't have the underpinnings that made that title such a classic long ago.”

Critics
40
Steam
74
Metacritic
—
Tank Battle

Tank Battle

Release Date: Feb 3, 2026

Latest review: Casey Scheld at Gamers Heroes

Oct 5, 2020 | Score 40 | Pre-release Review

“Tank Battle pays tribute to Namco's 80s classic Battle City, but it simply doesn't have the underpinnings that made that title such a classic long ago.”

Tearscape

Tearscape

Release Date: Feb 2, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Tearscape

Tearscape

Release Date: Feb 2, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
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Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

Latest review: James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Feb 11, 2026 | Score 80

“In My Bubble is a reminder that free-to-play doesn’t have to mean compromised. This is a thoughtful, well-constructed 3D platformer built around a creative mechanic and a welcoming tone. While some platforming elements can be a little awkward, the forgiving design and steady stream of ideas more than make up for it. It’s accessible for all ages, rewarding to explore, and generous with its content. Honestly, it wouldn’t feel out of place as a paid release, which makes its free price tag all the more impressive. If you enjoy 3D platformers and want something gentle, imaginative, and genuinely enjoyable, In My Bubble is absolutely worth your time.”

-14.6
Critics
80
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
-18.8
Critics
72
Steam
91
Metacritic
—

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 80

“After hundreds of cities and even a Halloween-themed game, Hidden Cats in Christmas manages to be just as fun as the others and still has the charm of Christmas in its favor. The new type of help is a welcome addition, even making everything easier to complete. But what now? Will the kittens only return at Easter? Or can we expect another stop around the world?”

-21.3
Critics
78
Steam
99
Metacritic
—

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 85

“Super Bomberman Collection is a real treat: the seven titles that make up the collection are great, with a pleasant and beautiful presentation. In addition, the game has a series of interesting audiovisual materials, useful gameplay tools, and a boss battle mode. Even if the multiplayer component could be better, the game is practically a perfect package for long-time fans or those curious to understand why the brand is so famous in the world of video games.”

-0.7
Critics
86
Steam
87
Metacritic
—

Feb 6, 2026 | Score 90

“Hermit and Pig goes to unexpected lengths, and it’s a better and more timely game for it. The narrative is sharp, the battles immersive, and the characters rich. It’s a tightly packaged game that balances playfulness, wit, and bite across a rural community scratching out a way of life threatened by corporate greed. Hermit and Pig are unlikely but extremely likeable heroes that will endear any fans of offbeat, satirical RPGs.”

-15.0
Critics
85
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
-16.8
Critics
72
Steam
89
Metacritic
—

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 60

“On one hand, I really enjoyed my time with this. On the other hand, I’m not sure if I’d be able to recommend this if it wasn’t a game based on one of my favorite anime. It’s definitely for the diehard fans that know the source material and have been keeping up with the series for years. If it weren’t for some of the balancing issues, I wouldn’t have minded some of the painful flaws. Sadly here, if you remove one issue, another two grow in its place.”

+18.6
Critics
73
Steam
63
Metacritic
45

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined may be divisive among veteran fans of the series, but as a game that also seeks to attract new fans, it is a great entry point. The game is visually very pleasing and quite entertaining, although I think it could be a little more challenging. On the other hand, it is also quite accessible for those who are just entering the world of turn-based RPGs, while offering the classic experience of the genre for longtime fans.”

+2.5
Critics
86
Steam
89
Metacritic
77
+8.2
Critics
60
Steam
52
Metacritic
—

“Echo is a fun and enjoyable game defined by a well-executed gimmick. Without the adapting Echoes, it would be a standard stealth shooter. With the Echoes, it becomes distinctive and interesting. The adapting AI is as much a proof of concept as a fun gameplay mechanic, but it works very well at being both. Echo shows that modern stealth games have a whole lot of room to grow and evolve. For fans of the genre, it's well worth playing, assuming you can get past the slow start and occasional technical hiccups.”

N/A
Critics
77
Steam
—
Metacritic
—

“Sadly, I can really tell this is the sort of game I could really enjoy if there were way more to do. Working with words is kinda our thing as reviewers, so it would be nice to utilise that talent more. All Finale Word Royale really needs is a few more modes to retain a player base’s interest to have a truly killer time.”

-23.2
Critics
45
Steam
68
Metacritic
—

“In summary, Aces of Thunder delivers an incredibly realistic experience of piloting World War II combat aircraft while also allowing players to take part in numerous aerial battles from that era. When it comes to the flying mechanics themselves this is the one and only title that can truly compete with it is Microsoft Flight Simulator. Wonderful game.”

+17.2
Critics
74
Steam
57
Metacritic
—
-17.9
Critics
80
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
-18.8
Critics
66
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
-34.3
Critics
40
Steam
74
Metacritic
—