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Dylan Kocins at MKAU Gaming

Feb 12, 2026 | Score 90

“Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged is a great way to get a new experience out of what is already a fantastic roguelike. It’s tough, but fantastic new systems and the brilliant new Railforged clan make it so fun to experiment with. I can’t wait to see what else they can do.”

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Michal Mráz at Gaming Professors

Mar 19, 2021 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“Although Hellbound has a short campaign that you're able to finish in two hours, I don't think it's a bad title that doesn't deserve a place in your library. If you're a gamer who enjoys Serious Sam or Doom style games, Hellbound will not disappoint. Sure, it's not as polished and a lot of things could be improved, such as a greater variety of enemies, a repertoire of weapons or a longer campaign, but it's still a pretty good title that you can buy on Steam for €12.49.”

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Lyssa Greywood at Screen Hype

Feb 10, 2026 | Score 80

“Starsand Island was made for cosy gamers who want something familiar but softer, more modern, and more romanticised. The characters lean into a gentle shoujo anime/manga style, while the world itself focuses on atmosphere. Starsand Island is escapism in the quietest sense, whispering as the tide rolls in and the sun sets overhead. If you’ve played everything from Sun Haven to Coral Island, Fields of Mistria, Dinkum, Animal Crossing, and Disney Dreamlight Valley, you probably know the feeling I had coming into yet another cosy life sim. I wanted something new, but I also wanted to feel welcomed home. Starsand Island understands that impulse, and most of the time, it delivers.”

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Jordan Swift at MKAU Gaming

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 70

“For a reasonably priced game, I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of games with a twist in their gameplay and likes a bit of a challenge. So, if you have about 10 – 15 hours to spare, depending on your ability to solve puzzles and crack safes, give it a go for sure.”

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NoesPaisparaFrikis Staff at NoesPaisparaFrikis

Feb 26, 2026 | Score 63

“The 9th Charnel presenta ideas interesantes y un objetivo claro: ofrecer terror psicológico centrado en su atmósfera. No intenta medirse con los grandes del género en términos de presupuesto, pero sí aspira a destacar en ambientación y narrativa ambiental. Sin embargo, no todo está a la misma altura. El diseño de niveles puede resultar confuso y a la vez demasiado lineal; las decisiones técnicas —especialmente en animaciones— recuerdan su naturaleza modesta. La IA enemiga es tan simple que a veces provoca risa en vez de miedo, y la gestión del inventario y las armas deja mucho que desear. Aun con todo, quienes disfruten del terror de ritmo lento, de explorar con calma y de reconstruir historias pieza a pieza encontrarán aquí una experiencia disfrutable si no van con expectativas elevadas.”

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Nathaniel Stevens at Digital Chumps

Feb 17, 2026 | Score 80

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Alissa Worley at BioGamer Girl

Feb 5, 2026 | Score 70

“A mischievous, couch-friendly party game: loud, silly, and imperfect in the best possible way.”

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Invision Community Staff at Invision Community

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 80

“While not a perfect sequel – few things ever are – Code Vein II certainly improves upon it’s predecessor in just about every way, throwing not only a fun world and combat to play through, but a story that manages to pluck at your heart strings as you delve further into the world and it’s inhabitants.”

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Isaac López at Spoil Everything

Nov 28, 2015 | Score 69 | Pre-release Review

“As an experience Pulse its really interesting, but at the end the game feels more as an unfinished concept than a finished game.”

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Taha Omar at ReGame It

Mar 17, 2026 | Score 70

“Cryptical Path offers a promising roguelite concept with a path-building system giving players more control, though some encounters are weak and enemy variety is limited. It’s still a unique experience for those seeking something different.”

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Chris Melnyk at Smash Jump

Feb 17, 2026 | Score 90

“If you are looking to slay some zombies with friends or others, World War Z was already a top choice. However, the addition of The Walking Dead as a DLC makes it a top choice for me and something I highly recommend.”

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Hayden Nelson at MKAU Gaming

Feb 12, 2026 | Score 55

“Overall, Cleaning Simulator delivers a short, functional, and occasionally satisfying tidy-up experience, but it struggles to maintain its appeal due to repetitive visuals, clunky controls, and unnecessary upgrades. While the core loop of turning mess into order provides a brief sense of reward, the lack of variety and polish makes the experience feel more copy-paste than carefully crafted.”

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Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 13, 2026 | Score 58

“There’s a decent strategic base here, and it feels good to make progress, but it isn’t great when you still don’t feel like you’re fully on board with all of the game’s many ideas”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Feb 13, 2026 | Score 40

“UFOPHILIA is just meh, all the work you do to uncover an alien’s spawn point just feels needless. And when it comes to snapping a photo, you need to get stupidly close. Which sucks since they are able to spot you easily and lock doors. I’m a little disappointed in the actual designs as well, due to me thinking there might be some cool looking aliens. That was not the case. The tutorials did not give me much hope to begin with, as some of the tools would not even spawn. It also comes across too much like a ghost hunting game rather than aliens. I do like catching footage of the aliens on camera, but the fact that it does not count towards evidences is just plain silly. Since the feed goes to the laptop, the same way as audio. In the end, the game just comes across as cheap, from the tools to the actual aliens themselves. So, I am gonna give UFOPHILIA the Thumb Culture Bronze Award.”

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Sami Belhamra at Digitale Anime

Feb 5, 2026 | Score 85

“"The Ultimate Speed ​​Test" LANESPLIT knows exactly what it wants to deliver and executes it with confidence. It puts the player at the heart of the action, turning every second of driving into a test of focus and reaction time. Its first-person perspective, rigorous scoring system, and responsive audiovisual design create a pure adrenaline experience that doesn't try to please everyone.”

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Heather Johnson Yu at Hey Poor Player

Feb 2, 2026 | Score 70

“Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is a great teaching tool for those dipping their toes into the speculative market, putting a face (and life) onto stocks and making it easier to understand basic trading concepts. The UI is a fantastic throwback to that glorious — but short — early 2000s era of gaming that fits perfectly with the overall theme and mechanics. Although the gameplay can get a bit repetitive and you’re not really earning the money for anything more than a high score, these aren’t exactly knocks against Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator for the right person. If you enjoyed Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator and want more illicit market goodness, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is up for adoption on PC via Steam.”

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Thomas Knight at NookGaming

Jan 28, 2026 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“While full of comedy and amusing situations which are enjoyable in their own right, Ren'ai 0 Kilometer has some moments where we get a real insight into the characters and their relationships. It’s an interesting look at the bond between sisters, the forms that familial love can take, and the odd bit of drama to spice things up. The visual novel itself is quite dated in some ways, and the modern release of it by kawaiinium certainly has some issues that I would’ve liked to see ironed out. Despite this, it’s still worth experiencing.”

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Ján Kordoš at SECTOR.sk

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 90

“Cairn is more than just a pleasant surprise. Expectations were low, but the game made a good impression. The way you get absorbed in the relaxing gameplay is incredible.”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Jan 19, 2026 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“We both enjoyed the game even with the little flaws here and there. Blitz mode really is a chaotic mess, but would only recommend if you all wanted to get one more round in. The game is fun to play with other while on a discord call. I’ve honestly placed this game into my rotation of games to play with Lucifera and others like Repo or Peak. Even though the game will start Early Access on Jan 19th, I’ might change the award depending when 1.0 comes out. I give Lunars the Thumb Culture Silver Award”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 80

“Overall, City Tales – Medieval Era is a great game for anyone who enjoys the city-building and management genre but wants a stress-free experience. It’s also an excellent start into the genre if you have not played similar games before and don’t want to be thrown into the cold water straight away. Even though the endgame does drag a little, and I’d honestly like a faster speed-up button, I’ve had a blast playing. I’m absolutely going to keep grinding for the last few achievements. All in all, I am giving City Tales – Medieval Era the Thumb Culture Gold Award!”