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MiSide

MiSide

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025
-1.7

Latest Review

João Pedro Boaventura at GameBlast

Feb 9, 2025 | Score 85 | Pre-release Review

“More than the meme-game it seems to be, MiSide convinces you with its waifus, but enchants you with the masterful execution of a surreally well-optimized product signed by a team that clearly knows what it is doing without aiming and getting lost in pretentious delusions, but still managing to achieve them with a lot of work, competence and passion.”

Critics
86
Steam
98
Metacritic
78
MiSide

MiSide

Release Date: Dec 11, 2025

Latest review: João Pedro Boaventura at GameBlast

Feb 9, 2025 | Score 85 | Pre-release Review

“More than the meme-game it seems to be, MiSide convinces you with its waifus, but enchants you with the masterful execution of a surreally well-optimized product signed by a team that clearly knows what it is doing without aiming and getting lost in pretentious delusions, but still managing to achieve them with a lot of work, competence and passion.”

-1.7
Critics
86
Steam
98
Metacritic
78
Dogpile

Dogpile

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
-17.4

Latest Review

Robin Valentine at PC Gamer

Jan 8, 2026 | Score 70

“Charm and a solid formula go a long way to smoothing over this roguelike deckbuilder's ungroomed edges.”

Critics
79
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Dogpile

Dogpile

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Robin Valentine at PC Gamer

Jan 8, 2026 | Score 70

“Charm and a solid formula go a long way to smoothing over this roguelike deckbuilder's ungroomed edges.”

Mutant Football League 2

Mutant Football League 2

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
-16.1

Latest Review

Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Jan 12, 2026 | Score 60

“Mutant Football League 2 is largely a fun time. Some underwhelming presentation and graphical issues aside, this is a fun, easy to pick up arcade football title that plays fast and loose with the rules of the sport. Even if you have only a fleeting interest in American football, chances are you’ll still get a kick out of all the explosive, anarchic mayhem on the pitch. So, with all that said and done, Mutant Football League 2 gets a Thumb Culture Silver Award!”

Critics
60
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
Mutant Football League 2

Mutant Football League 2

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Dead Format

Dead Format

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
-16.9

Latest Review

Alyssa Rochelle Payne at GameGrin

Jan 2, 2026 | Score 70

“Dead Format is clearly inspired by classic horror games and film, blending both in a visually striking manner. Though it has room for improvement, the potential is there, and it's overall a fun time.”

Critics
67
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Dead Format

Dead Format

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Alyssa Rochelle Payne at GameGrin

Jan 2, 2026 | Score 70

“Dead Format is clearly inspired by classic horror games and film, blending both in a visually striking manner. Though it has room for improvement, the potential is there, and it's overall a fun time.”

P

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
+44.5

Latest Review

Filipe Villela Barroso at Pizza Fria

Feb 15, 2026 | Score 75

“The DLC fulfills the role of expanding the universe of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, deepening the mystery surrounding the hyperdimensions of Lumiose, adding new missions, charismatic characters like Ansha and Hoopa, as well as a generous number of Pokémon to capture.”

Critics
69
Steam
—
Metacritic
25
P

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Filipe Villela Barroso at Pizza Fria

Feb 15, 2026 | Score 75

“The DLC fulfills the role of expanding the universe of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, deepening the mystery surrounding the hyperdimensions of Lumiose, adding new missions, charismatic characters like Ansha and Hoopa, as well as a generous number of Pokémon to capture.”

The Temple of Elemental Evil

The Temple of Elemental Evil

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
-14.6

Latest Review

Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Dec 13, 2025 | Score 60

“SNEG’s re-release of The Temple of Elemental Evil mostly succeeds as preservation rather than reinvention. Troika’s cult classic is in its best state ever - more stable and accessible - but it cannot escape its roots as a combat-heavy, story-light, and somewhat unwelcoming CRPG. For veterans, it’s a welcome return; for newcomers, a demanding curiosity. Worth experiencing, but hardly essential, and best approached with tempered expectations.”

Critics
60
Steam
71
Metacritic
78
The Temple of Elemental Evil

The Temple of Elemental Evil

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Dunjungle

Dunjungle

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
-17.5

Latest Review

Lyle Pendle at Loot Level Chill

Dec 22, 2025 | Score 85

“Dunjungle is a fun and familiar Roguelike with smooth combat, plenty of punishment, and loads of content for those who want to play forever.”

Critics
79
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Dunjungle

Dunjungle

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Lyle Pendle at Loot Level Chill

Dec 22, 2025 | Score 85

“Dunjungle is a fun and familiar Roguelike with smooth combat, plenty of punishment, and loads of content for those who want to play forever.”

Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition

Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Matúš Štrba at SECTOR.sk

Jan 19, 2026 | Score 50

“Montezuma's Revenge ' The 40th Anniversary Edition offers nostalgic fun with updated graphics and new levels, but repetitive gameplay, softlocks, and a lack of modern QoL features hold it back. Still, its classic charm provides enjoyment for longtime fans.”

Critics
56
Steam
75
Metacritic
—
Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition

Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Matúš Štrba at SECTOR.sk

Jan 19, 2026 | Score 50

Teeny Tiny Trains

Teeny Tiny Trains

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
-22.0

Latest Review

Will "FncWill" Hogeweide at Rectify Gaming

Jul 2, 2024 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“Teeny Tiny Trains is a true railway romp that keeps you chugging along with glee. As the conductor of your very own miniature railway empire, you’ll find yourself hooked from the moment you hop on board. The strategic planning and clever puzzle-solving required to keep your trains from colliding and reaching their destinations smoothly make for an engaging and delightful locomotive adventure.”

Critics
70
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Teeny Tiny Trains

Teeny Tiny Trains

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

Latest review: Will "FncWill" Hogeweide at Rectify Gaming

Netherworld Covenant

Netherworld Covenant

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
-20.0

Latest Review

Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Jan 6, 2026 | Score 60

“Netherworld Covenant is a game with clear intent and uneven execution. When its systems align, particularly in higher-difficulty combat, it delivers a tense, satisfying rhythm that rewards patience and learning. When they don’t, repetition, audio issues, and balance problems chip away at that momentum. Netherworld Covenant does not hold your hand, nor always respects your time, but it does offer moments of genuine strength and identity. Upgrades make you feel powerful without breaking the world entirely, and its visual style commits fully to its bleak fantasy. With refinement, particularly in sound design, map variety, and balance, Netherworld Covenant could stand taller among its inspirations. Thumb Culture Silver Award”

Critics
60
Steam
80
Metacritic
—
Netherworld Covenant
Keep The Heroes Out

Keep The Heroes Out

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
+11.7

Latest Review

PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Dec 16, 2025 | Score 80

“A fun board game that has managed to make the jump into the digital realm”

Critics
72
Steam
60
Metacritic
—
Keep The Heroes Out

Keep The Heroes Out

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest review: PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Dec 16, 2025 | Score 80

“A fun board game that has managed to make the jump into the digital realm”

Bits & Bops

Bits & Bops

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
-12.5

Latest Review

Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Dec 18, 2025 | Score 80

“Gameplay-wise, Bits & Bops might not be to everybody’s taste, but still, it’s a game well worth trying. In general, I don’t like failing a lot in games; I don’t find it particularly entertaining or relaxing to be stuck on a level, but Bits & Bops is charming and colorful enough to make me want to try again and again”

Critics
80
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Bits & Bops

Bits & Bops

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest review: Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Dec 18, 2025 | Score 80

“Gameplay-wise, Bits & Bops might not be to everybody’s taste, but still, it’s a game well worth trying. In general, I don’t like failing a lot in games; I don’t find it particularly entertaining or relaxing to be stuck on a level, but Bits & Bops is charming and colorful enough to make me want to try again and again”

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
+28.4

Latest Review

A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Dec 28, 2025 | Score 80

“My gaming chum and I had so much fun with Ultimate Sheep Raccoon that we're bound to play it whenever we're in a silly competitive mood. 🚲”

Critics
78
Steam
49
Metacritic
—
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest review: A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Dec 28, 2025 | Score 80

“My gaming chum and I had so much fun with Ultimate Sheep Raccoon that we're bound to play it whenever we're in a silly competitive mood. 🚲”

Death Howl

Death Howl

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
-6.4

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 71

“An attractive and challenging deckbuilder featuring interesting strategic challenges, but that also feel very grindy and overly brutal”

Critics
82
Steam
93
Metacritic
84
Death Howl

Death Howl

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 71

“An attractive and challenging deckbuilder featuring interesting strategic challenges, but that also feel very grindy and overly brutal”

Milano's Odd Job Collection

Milano's Odd Job Collection

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Oliver Shellding at WayTooManyGames

Jan 7, 2026 | Score 50

“Simulation games nowadays may be incredibly granular and pithy, but the end results tend to be very satisfying for people locked into the builds of their characters, cities or vehicles. You develop something of which you can be proud. Milano’s Odd Job Collection is eight mini games slapped together with a deeply unhappy backstory that gives nothing to the players at the end of the day, and serves no purpose in helping you develop a connection with anyone in the story.”

Critics
73
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Milano's Odd Job Collection

Milano's Odd Job Collection

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest review: Oliver Shellding at WayTooManyGames

R

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Christos Chatzisavvas at Enternity.gr

Jan 22, 2026 | Score 90

“A super-complete, impressive release of a landmark JRPG, Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is being reintroduced to players. With a completely unconventional structure, open world, minimal guidance, and absolute freedom, it sounds enticing to any RPG fan.”

Critics
75
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
R

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest review: Christos Chatzisavvas at Enternity.gr

Jan 22, 2026 | Score 90

“A super-complete, impressive release of a landmark JRPG, Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is being reintroduced to players. With a completely unconventional structure, open world, minimal guidance, and absolute freedom, it sounds enticing to any RPG fan.”

Angeline Era

Angeline Era

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025
-16.4

Latest Review

Console Creatures Staff at Console Creatures

Jan 14, 2026 | Score 70

“Angeline Era asks of its players for a religious devotion to the thoughts and limitations of an era of gaming that has long since passed. Forcing you to forego modern comforts in the name of nostalgia. It's haunting, but it also has some pretty solid hooks.”

Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Angeline Era

Angeline Era

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025

Latest review: Console Creatures Staff at Console Creatures

Jan 14, 2026 | Score 70

“Angeline Era asks of its players for a religious devotion to the thoughts and limitations of an era of gaming that has long since passed. Forcing you to forego modern comforts in the name of nostalgia. It's haunting, but it also has some pretty solid hooks.”

Unboxathon

Unboxathon

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025
-8.8

Latest Review

Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Dec 16, 2025 | Score 75

“If you like collecting things and opening packages and clicker games, Unboxathon might be the game for you – it is a well-made game, with a pleasant soundtrack and enough achievements to keep you going for a while.”

Critics
68
Steam
77
Metacritic
—
Unboxathon

Unboxathon

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025

Latest review: Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Dec 16, 2025 | Score 75

“If you like collecting things and opening packages and clicker games, Unboxathon might be the game for you – it is a well-made game, with a pleasant soundtrack and enough achievements to keep you going for a while.”

Paralives

Paralives

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Paralives

Paralives

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Skate Story

Skate Story

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025
+0.4

Latest Review

Leonardo Faria at WayTooManyGames

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 75

“I loved the visuals, loved the music, and the boss battles were a highlight, but its premise and tiresome gameplay loop bored me after a while. Still, if you are looking for something you clearly have never played before, and will probably never play anything similar to it ever again, then Skate Story will be one of the most unconventional games you’ll ever play. Whether you’ll like it or not is a different story.”

Critics
83
Steam
97
Metacritic
68
Skate Story

Skate Story

Release Date: Dec 8, 2025

Latest review: Leonardo Faria at WayTooManyGames

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 75

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-17.4
Critics
79
Steam
96
Metacritic
—

Jan 12, 2026 | Score 60

“Mutant Football League 2 is largely a fun time. Some underwhelming presentation and graphical issues aside, this is a fun, easy to pick up arcade football title that plays fast and loose with the rules of the sport. Even if you have only a fleeting interest in American football, chances are you’ll still get a kick out of all the explosive, anarchic mayhem on the pitch. So, with all that said and done, Mutant Football League 2 gets a Thumb Culture Silver Award!”

-16.1
Critics
60
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
-16.9
Critics
67
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
+44.5
Critics
69
Steam
—
Metacritic
25

Dec 13, 2025 | Score 60

“SNEG’s re-release of The Temple of Elemental Evil mostly succeeds as preservation rather than reinvention. Troika’s cult classic is in its best state ever - more stable and accessible - but it cannot escape its roots as a combat-heavy, story-light, and somewhat unwelcoming CRPG. For veterans, it’s a welcome return; for newcomers, a demanding curiosity. Worth experiencing, but hardly essential, and best approached with tempered expectations.”

-14.6
Critics
60
Steam
71
Metacritic
78
-17.5
Critics
79
Steam
97
Metacritic
—

“Montezuma's Revenge ' The 40th Anniversary Edition offers nostalgic fun with updated graphics and new levels, but repetitive gameplay, softlocks, and a lack of modern QoL features hold it back. Still, its classic charm provides enjoyment for longtime fans.”

N/A
Critics
56
Steam
75
Metacritic
—

Jul 2, 2024 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“Teeny Tiny Trains is a true railway romp that keeps you chugging along with glee. As the conductor of your very own miniature railway empire, you’ll find yourself hooked from the moment you hop on board. The strategic planning and clever puzzle-solving required to keep your trains from colliding and reaching their destinations smoothly make for an engaging and delightful locomotive adventure.”

-22.0
Critics
70
Steam
92
Metacritic
—

Netherworld Covenant

Release Date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Jan 6, 2026 | Score 60

“Netherworld Covenant is a game with clear intent and uneven execution. When its systems align, particularly in higher-difficulty combat, it delivers a tense, satisfying rhythm that rewards patience and learning. When they don’t, repetition, audio issues, and balance problems chip away at that momentum. Netherworld Covenant does not hold your hand, nor always respects your time, but it does offer moments of genuine strength and identity. Upgrades make you feel powerful without breaking the world entirely, and its visual style commits fully to its bleak fantasy. With refinement, particularly in sound design, map variety, and balance, Netherworld Covenant could stand taller among its inspirations. Thumb Culture Silver Award”

-20.0
Critics
60
Steam
80
Metacritic
—
+11.7
Critics
72
Steam
60
Metacritic
—
-12.5
Critics
80
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
+28.4
Critics
78
Steam
49
Metacritic
—
-6.4
Critics
82
Steam
93
Metacritic
84

Jan 7, 2026 | Score 50

“Simulation games nowadays may be incredibly granular and pithy, but the end results tend to be very satisfying for people locked into the builds of their characters, cities or vehicles. You develop something of which you can be proud. Milano’s Odd Job Collection is eight mini games slapped together with a deeply unhappy backstory that gives nothing to the players at the end of the day, and serves no purpose in helping you develop a connection with anyone in the story.”

N/A
Critics
73
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
75
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-16.4
Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
-8.8
Critics
68
Steam
77
Metacritic
—

“I loved the visuals, loved the music, and the boss battles were a highlight, but its premise and tiresome gameplay loop bored me after a while. Still, if you are looking for something you clearly have never played before, and will probably never play anything similar to it ever again, then Skate Story will be one of the most unconventional games you’ll ever play. Whether you’ll like it or not is a different story.”

+0.4
Critics
83
Steam
97
Metacritic
68