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Gareth Newnham at Impulsegamer

May 22, 2026 | Score 76

“Out of the Blue Games returns with a solid sequel to Call of the Sea that cosmic horror and puzzle aficionados are bound to enjoy.”

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Terrence Johnson at ZTGD

May 19, 2026 | Score 90

“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a phenomenal experience for newcomers as well as long time fans of the show.”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

May 22, 2026 | Score 40

“As much as I wanted to love it, I just don’t think Hydroneer is a title for me. From a personal standpoint, I didn’t especially enjoy Hydroneer‘s gameplay loop. Would an inventory system have alleviated this? Possibly, but then that would take away the one unique thing about the game. It’s just a shame that that unique feature isn’t something I clicked with. I can absolutely see why people would love playing this, and for these people, Hydroneer will no doubt be a blast. Unfortunately, for me, the unwieldy controls and slow early game left me too frustrated. There are other automation games out there that are more my speed, so, unfortunately, I don’t see myself returning to Hydroneer. For those reasons, I’ll be giving Hydroneer the Thumb Culture Bronze Award.”

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Shane Limbaugh at DualShockers

May 11, 2026 | Score 75

“Everything is Crab combines Roguelike gameplay with Spore-like evolutions to create something that feels wholly unique. That doesn't stop the game from falling into the trap of having a bit too much RNG. It's visually interesting with a fun art style that showcases those evolutions well, but gets weighed down by some of the more pressing issues. All in all, Everything is Crab is a good game that is hopefully well on the way to becoming a great game.”

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Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

May 19, 2026 | Score 56

“A somewhat odd cozier take on the Vampire Survivors formula to a degree, but it doesn’t quite work”

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Chiara Roscini at Indie Games Devel

May 13, 2026 | Score 73

“Dread Neighbor is a game that knows what it wants to be, and commits to it without hesitation. The multi-perspective structure is its most original contribution to the genre: five characters, five rhythms, one threat that has already passed through more lives than the player initially realizes. The progressive loop system holds up across all five chapters, and the three-ending structure – with a true ending that demands attention and resistance – gives the experience a depth that rewards those willing to look closely rather than simply follow the path. That said, the limitations are real. The progression is linear to a fault, and in certain passages the game guides so firmly that the scares become predictable before they arrive. The antagonist, visually one of the most effective elements of the entire experience, loses coherence in the chase sequences, where the realistic register the game spent hours building gives way to something less precise. These are cracks, not chasms – but they register. What remains after the final screen is the sense of having moved through something built with genuine care and a recognizable voice. ghostcase knows its territory, and Dread Neighbor, for all its imperfections, is a step forward worth taking.”

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Catherine Tran at Netto’s Game Room

May 10, 2026 | Score 80

“Infinity Sweeper has a relatively simple idea behind it so there isn't a ton to say, but it executes it fantastically and manages to be a refreshing take on Minesweeper. There's a decent amount of variety in runs thanks to the different passives, tiles, and traps you can run into. And if you want to see how you stand against other players, there's a daily challenge you can do where those three are set in stone and there's a leaderboard to compete on. This game manages to take Minesweeper, which I find a decent enough way to pass the time, and turn it into something that's a lot more interesting and quite a lot of fun. If you like puzzle games, you should definitely give Infinity Sweeper a try; I'm really glad I did.”

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Marc Rigg at Impulsegamer

May 15, 2026 | Score 80

“Arty Facts, much like Zooseum, isn't especially game-changing or revelatory for the franchise, but it offers more, new, Two Point Museum, and that alone might just be enough. All the trademark charm and character of Two Point's games are here, so if you enjoy what the base game or Zooseum offers, then you'll enjoy this, because it's largely more of the same, and that's no bad thing.”

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Jonas Watzata at Virtualni Kutak

May 19, 2026 | Score 75

“Wardrum is a brave fusion of turn-based tactics and rhythm mechanics that works far better than it has any right to. When strategy and timing finally click, it delivers a uniquely satisfying flow that few roguelites can match.”

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Jacob Price at So Many Games

May 20, 2026 | Score 70

“While it’s a short experience, Duck Side of the Moon boasts graceful movement and controls that make zipping around a friendly little galaxy immensely fun. It does not revolutionize anything you’ve seen before that carries the “cozy” tag with it but rather shows incredible promise for a new studio making games, bringing light into a currently dim moment in the industry.”

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Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

May 11, 2026 | Score 87

“Taking the side-scrolling precision platformer and adding a variety of traversal skills to the mix amps up the difficulty and variety, so be ready for some frustrations”

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Hektor Apostolopoulos at Enternity.gr

May 21, 2026 | Score 70

“Without evoking the emotional depth of *Journey* or the intrigue of *What Remains of Edith Finch*, *Mixtape* strikes us more as a charming summer movie we’d casually watch on a repeat broadcast one August afternoon.”

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Eduard Gafton at CGMagazine

May 13, 2026 | Score 80

“Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix is by no means essential to the enjoyment of this grand strategy game, but those with an interest in the Byzantine Empire in particular will be very pleased with what’s on offer in this Immersion Pack.”

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Alexis Ong at Eurogamer

May 6, 2026 | Score 60

“From the developer of The Banished Vault, Amberspire is an equal-parts frustrating and intriguing eco city-builder set on a moon that was built as a mausoleum.”

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Aran Suddi at TheSixthAxis

May 15, 2026 | Score 60

“Motorslice is a game that needs a few patches to sort out some of the clunkier elements of its traversal, like the parkour and jumps not landing as they should. There is some awkwardness with dialogue choices but they can be ignored as they have no bearing on the story. The world itself is well designed but it needs more substance when it comes to enemies too.”

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Kat Oliveira at NintendoBoy

May 17, 2026 | Score 60

“Wax Heads offers a short experience, which can be completed in around 5 hours of gameplay, but it ends up feeling a bit longer than that. A slow narrative that never really gets going, combined with gameplay that revolves around a great idea but is executed in such a simplistic way, is what makes it difficult to recommend this game to anyone.”

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Sami-Jo Perruzza at A Gaming Network

May 12, 2026 | Score 85

“Dead as Disco already feels like a game that knows exactly who it is. The vibe is excellent, the combat feels good, and when everything locks together on beat, it gives that exact satisfied feeling rhythm game fans chase. It is not a walk in the park, though, and that difficulty actually works in its favor because it makes the victories feel earned. Even in Early Access, this is the kind of game I’d keep coming back to because the style, music, and gameplay loop all hit the right note. With so much more on the developer timeline, I am DOWN for some more disco.”

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Rodrigo Mendes Arbex at Pizza Fria

May 6, 2026 | Score 73

“WORLD HEROES PERFECT remains exactly what it always was. The best chapter in a franchise that never quite reached its peak, but has enough identity and charisma to justify its return.”

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Leonardo Faria at WayTooManyGames

May 13, 2026 | Score 70

“In no moment did I feel annoyed whilst playing This Is Fine: Maximum Cope, to my absolute surprise. It was a competent, somewhat well-designed metroidvania, with decent level design and boss battles to make up for underwhelming visuals and a generic combat system. Is it my favorite metroidvania? No. I also doubt I would have ever considered playing it if it wasn’t for this reviewing opportunity, as I have zero interest in the meme that inspired the game as a whole. But I’ll be honest with you: I expected a LOT less from it.”

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Steve C at TheSixthAxis

May 8, 2026 | Score 80

“Dark Pals: The 1st Floor is a hugely enjoyable dose of mascot horror that takes the conventions and mixes them up to offer up a well paced and action-packed hour and a half of gameplay. Forget your Gartens and your Poppy Playtimes, Dark Pals promises to be the future of this subgenre and I'm all in.”