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Away From Home

Away From Home

Release Date: Dec 19, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
Away From Home

Away From Home

Release Date: Dec 19, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
CRUFT

CRUFT

Release Date: Dec 18, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
CRUFT

CRUFT

Release Date: Dec 18, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Oppidum

Oppidum

Release Date: Dec 18, 2025
+3.3

Latest Review

Alba Nausicáa at Chicas Gamers

Dec 23, 2025 | Score 80

“For a survival game, it's surprisingly player-friendly, even allowing you to customize your gameplay to your liking, from super relaxed to hardcore. You set the limits. Plus, it has a beautiful and well-developed story, at least as far as we've played. It's your turn, player, to save Insule!”

Critics
73
Steam
70
Metacritic
—
Oppidum

Oppidum

Release Date: Dec 18, 2025

Latest review: Alba Nausicáa at Chicas Gamers

Dec 23, 2025 | Score 80

“For a survival game, it's surprisingly player-friendly, even allowing you to customize your gameplay to your liking, from super relaxed to hardcore. You set the limits. Plus, it has a beautiful and well-developed story, at least as far as we've played. It's your turn, player, to save Insule!”

Oppaidius Desert Island!

Oppaidius Desert Island!

Release Date: Dec 18, 2025
-34.4

Latest Review

Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Jun 23, 2021 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“For the most part, all three Oppaidius entries are pretty much the same deal. Oppaidius Desert Island!, however, is probably the weakest link in the chain of this brassiere. Still an enjoyably titillating, pleasantly silly sex comedy, this is far from a bad Visual Novel, just one with a few more issues than the rest of the trilogy, with a much smaller emphasis in boobie-jokes, and a much lower replay value. Unless that's just oppai fatigue speaking…”

Critics
60
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Oppaidius Desert Island!

Oppaidius Desert Island!

Release Date: Dec 18, 2025

Latest review: Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

S

Splitgate: Arena Warfare

Release Date: Dec 17, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Jordan Palmer at Tom's Guide

Oct 13, 2022 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“Splitgate, a free-to-play Halo-meets-Portal arena shooter, reminds me of the good old days of first-person shooter games. It’s a fun, tactical experience with a high skill ceiling.”

Critics
76
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
S

Splitgate: Arena Warfare

Release Date: Dec 17, 2025

Latest review: Jordan Palmer at Tom's Guide

Oct 13, 2022 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“Splitgate, a free-to-play Halo-meets-Portal arena shooter, reminds me of the good old days of first-person shooter games. It’s a fun, tactical experience with a high skill ceiling.”

SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

Release Date: Dec 16, 2025
-8.2

Latest Review

Stuart Alt at GameCynic

Oct 3, 2016 | Score 83 | Pre-release Review

“With the game's certain charm and humor to it, plus the beautiful ASCII soundtrack and graphics, it's a no-brainer if people should buy this or not.”

Critics
83
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

Release Date: Dec 16, 2025

Latest review: Stuart Alt at GameCynic

Oct 3, 2016 | Score 83 | Pre-release Review

“With the game's certain charm and humor to it, plus the beautiful ASCII soundtrack and graphics, it's a no-brainer if people should buy this or not.”

T

Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam

Release Date: Dec 15, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Seth Hay at Cat with Monocle

Jan 3, 2026 | Score 80

“Trouble Witches Final! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam is a charming, remastered shoot ‘em up that blends cute witchy chaos with accessible, satisfying action. With colorful visuals, a cast of distinct characters, and multiple modes built around its short adventure of six stages, it’s a magical ride that is easy to pick up and fly for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.”

Critics
78
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
T

Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam

Release Date: Dec 15, 2025

Latest review: Seth Hay at Cat with Monocle

Jan 3, 2026 | Score 80

“Trouble Witches Final! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam is a charming, remastered shoot ‘em up that blends cute witchy chaos with accessible, satisfying action. With colorful visuals, a cast of distinct characters, and multiple modes built around its short adventure of six stages, it’s a magical ride that is easy to pick up and fly for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.”

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

Release Date: Dec 14, 2025
-27.8

Latest Review

Yasmin Noble at MKAU Gaming

Feb 4, 2026 | Score 50

“While in some instances going back to the classics in almost their original condition doesn’t feel terrible, in this case, it could feel much better.”

Critics
63
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

Release Date: Dec 14, 2025

Latest review: Yasmin Noble at MKAU Gaming

Feb 4, 2026 | Score 50

“While in some instances going back to the classics in almost their original condition doesn’t feel terrible, in this case, it could feel much better.”

Pioneers of Pagonia

Pioneers of Pagonia

Release Date: Dec 13, 2025
-0.1

Latest Review

SECTOR.sk Staff at SECTOR.sk

Jan 16, 2026 | Score 80

“The Settlers-style building strategy is finally out after spending almost two years in Early Access. The wait was worth it, and the game offers suitable entertainment for fans of the genre.”

Critics
82
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
Pioneers of Pagonia

Pioneers of Pagonia

Release Date: Dec 13, 2025

Latest review: SECTOR.sk Staff at SECTOR.sk

Jan 16, 2026 | Score 80

“The Settlers-style building strategy is finally out after spending almost two years in Early Access. The wait was worth it, and the game offers suitable entertainment for fans of the genre.”

Mosaic of the Strange

Mosaic of the Strange

Release Date: Dec 12, 2025
-15.6

Latest Review

Cassie Knight at Minimap

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 80

“It was really cool and honestly unexpected to see the changes in Mosaic of the Strange. Still familiar, but also different! While I do think I might prefer the style of Proverbs, I still really enjoyed this and I appreciate Mark Ffrench experimenting with new things! I’ll definitely be interested in seeing where else he takes this series in the future!”

Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Mosaic of the Strange

Mosaic of the Strange

Release Date: Dec 12, 2025

Latest review: Cassie Knight at Minimap

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 80

Terminator 2D: NO FATE

Terminator 2D: NO FATE

Release Date: Dec 12, 2025
+0.8

Latest Review

Murray Robertson at The List

Feb 2, 2026 | Score 60

“While the whole thing is a blast to play, it’s an extremely short game, with a high-score table, branching narrative and harder difficulty settings offering at least some replay value.”

Critics
75
Steam
84
Metacritic
65
Terminator 2D: NO FATE

Terminator 2D: NO FATE

Release Date: Dec 12, 2025

Latest review: Murray Robertson at The List

Feb 2, 2026 | Score 60

“While the whole thing is a blast to play, it’s an extremely short game, with a high-score table, branching narrative and harder difficulty settings offering at least some replay value.”

C

Code Violet

Release Date: Dec 12, 2025
+18.2

Latest Review

Mahi Araf at GamesCreed

Jan 29, 2026 | Score 46

“There is potential here with Code Violet, and with more experience and refinement, a sequel from Team Kill Media could be something worth getting excited about. As it stands, though, Code Violet is a code red. It wants to be Dino Crisis so badly, and sometimes it gets close, but it never quite delivers the experience the trailers promise.”

Critics
44
Steam
—
Metacritic
26
C

Code Violet

Release Date: Dec 12, 2025

Latest review: Mahi Araf at GamesCreed

Jan 29, 2026 | Score 46

“There is potential here with Code Violet, and with more experience and refinement, a sequel from Team Kill Media could be something worth getting excited about. As it stands, though, Code Violet is a code red. It wants to be Dino Crisis so badly, and sometimes it gets close, but it never quite delivers the experience the trailers promise.”

Star Trek: Infection

Star Trek: Infection

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
-6.7

Latest Review

Stevivor Staff at Stevivor

Apr 1, 2026 | Score 60

“Infecting yourself is mandatory; Infection requires you to compromise yourself, using newfound abilities to grapple past crevices or subdue opponents. While it wouldn’t have been my first choice, I understand the design of the decision; it’s far less compelling as truly Trek stuff, but everything’s got to have a gimmick, eh?”

Critics
60
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
Star Trek: Infection

Star Trek: Infection

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025

Latest review: Stevivor Staff at Stevivor

Apr 1, 2026 | Score 60

Ink Inside

Ink Inside

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
-35.1

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 10, 2026 | Score 62

“While there are elements that work, and its quirky ideas are interesting, in terms of execution and depth it comes up lacking”

Critics
62
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Ink Inside

Ink Inside

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 10, 2026 | Score 62

“While there are elements that work, and its quirky ideas are interesting, in terms of execution and depth it comes up lacking”

Bus World

Bus World

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
-12.4

Latest Review

Bennett Perry at GameGrin

Jan 17, 2026 | Score 60

“Bus World is made up of scenarios where the bus driver is the hero society needs when a nuclear plant melts down in your town, a volcano erupts during a tour of Iceland, or another eruption results in a beach town getting a wet slap from Poseidon.”

Critics
60
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
Bus World

Bus World

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025

Latest review: Bennett Perry at GameGrin

Jan 17, 2026 | Score 60

“Bus World is made up of scenarios where the bus driver is the hero society needs when a nuclear plant melts down in your town, a volcano erupts during a tour of Iceland, or another eruption results in a beach town getting a wet slap from Poseidon.”

C

Cake´s Twisted Bakery

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 50

“While the environment and some of the designs feel somewhat unique, a lack of any lore and limited content makes it feel like stale leftovers”

Critics
59
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
C

Cake´s Twisted Bakery

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 50

“While the environment and some of the designs feel somewhat unique, a lack of any lore and limited content makes it feel like stale leftovers”

This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker

This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
-20.9

Latest Review

Alana Dunitz at GameGrin

Jan 2, 2026 | Score 60

“This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker is a card-clicking game where you flip cards to earn enough gold to escape the carnival, mostly by watching everything play out automatically.”

Critics
66
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker

This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025

Latest review: Alana Dunitz at GameGrin

Jan 2, 2026 | Score 60

“This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker is a card-clicking game where you flip cards to earn enough gold to escape the carnival, mostly by watching everything play out automatically.”

Cozyrama

Cozyrama

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
-12.5

Latest Review

Bex Prouse at GameGrin

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 60

“While Cozyrama is perfect for die-hard decorators, those looking for a cosy time may find that this game feels more like art software than a game. If you want to create dioramas, great, but if you want an immersive experience, you may be left wanting more.”

Critics
78
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Cozyrama

Cozyrama

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025

Latest review: Bex Prouse at GameGrin

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 60

“While Cozyrama is perfect for die-hard decorators, those looking for a cosy time may find that this game feels more like art software than a game. If you want to create dioramas, great, but if you want an immersive experience, you may be left wanting more.”

Ashes of Creation

Ashes of Creation

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
34
Metacritic
—
Ashes of Creation

Ashes of Creation

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
34
Metacritic
—
Traveler's Refrain

Traveler's Refrain

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
-24.0

Latest Review

Impulsegamer Staff at Impulsegamer

Feb 4, 2026 | Score 72

“Traveler's Refrain offers a strong sense of progression, creative combat, rewarding exploration, and a distinct identity built around music as a gameplay mechanic rather than a gimmick. While the narrative execution and technical performance have their shortcomings, the core experience remains engaging and thoughtfully designed. It is a compact, confident action RPG that feels made with care and intention, and one that stands out among indie releases for its ideas alone. For anyone who values atmosphere, inventive systems, and a steady, satisfying gameplay loop, Traveler's Refrain is well worth experiencing.”

Critics
71
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Traveler's Refrain

Traveler's Refrain

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
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+3.3
Critics
73
Steam
70
Metacritic
—

Jun 23, 2021 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“For the most part, all three Oppaidius entries are pretty much the same deal. Oppaidius Desert Island!, however, is probably the weakest link in the chain of this brassiere. Still an enjoyably titillating, pleasantly silly sex comedy, this is far from a bad Visual Novel, just one with a few more issues than the rest of the trilogy, with a much smaller emphasis in boobie-jokes, and a much lower replay value. Unless that's just oppai fatigue speaking…”

-34.4
Critics
60
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
76
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-8.2
Critics
83
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
78
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-27.8
Critics
63
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
-0.1
Critics
82
Steam
82
Metacritic
—

“It was really cool and honestly unexpected to see the changes in Mosaic of the Strange. Still familiar, but also different! While I do think I might prefer the style of Proverbs, I still really enjoyed this and I appreciate Mark Ffrench experimenting with new things! I’ll definitely be interested in seeing where else he takes this series in the future!”

-15.6
Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
+0.8
Critics
75
Steam
84
Metacritic
65
+18.2
Critics
44
Steam
—
Metacritic
26

“Infecting yourself is mandatory; Infection requires you to compromise yourself, using newfound abilities to grapple past crevices or subdue opponents. While it wouldn’t have been my first choice, I understand the design of the decision; it’s far less compelling as truly Trek stuff, but everything’s got to have a gimmick, eh?”

-6.7
Critics
60
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
-35.1
Critics
62
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
-12.4
Critics
60
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
59
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-20.9
Critics
66
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
-12.5
Critics
78
Steam
90
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Impulsegamer Staff at Impulsegamer

Feb 4, 2026 | Score 72

“Traveler's Refrain offers a strong sense of progression, creative combat, rewarding exploration, and a distinct identity built around music as a gameplay mechanic rather than a gimmick. While the narrative execution and technical performance have their shortcomings, the core experience remains engaging and thoughtfully designed. It is a compact, confident action RPG that feels made with care and intention, and one that stands out among indie releases for its ideas alone. For anyone who values atmosphere, inventive systems, and a steady, satisfying gameplay loop, Traveler's Refrain is well worth experiencing.”

-24.0
Critics
71
Steam
95
Metacritic
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