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TV Archive: Tidy Up Together

TV Archive: Tidy Up Together

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026
+2.8

Latest Review

James Fraser-Smith at MKAU Gaming

Aug 29, 2026 | Score 75

“TV Archive: Tidy Up Together knows exactly what it wants to be. It isn’t trying to reinvent the simulation genre. There isn’t a huge narrative hiding beneath the shelves, nor is there some elaborate endgame waiting for you once you’ve sorted the final tape. The satisfaction comes from watching the archive gradually take shape. A chaotic floor becomes an organised collection. An empty shelf fills up. A section that initially looks overwhelming eventually becomes perfectly tidy.”

Critics
75
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
TV Archive: Tidy Up Together

TV Archive: Tidy Up Together

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026

Latest review: James Fraser-Smith at MKAU Gaming

Aug 29, 2026 | Score 75

“TV Archive: Tidy Up Together knows exactly what it wants to be. It isn’t trying to reinvent the simulation genre. There isn’t a huge narrative hiding beneath the shelves, nor is there some elaborate endgame waiting for you once you’ve sorted the final tape. The satisfaction comes from watching the archive gradually take shape. A chaotic floor becomes an organised collection. An empty shelf fills up. A section that initially looks overwhelming eventually becomes perfectly tidy.”

+2.8
Critics
75
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor

Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026
+7.0

Latest Review

Silvia Mannu at Uagna

Aug 24, 2026 | Score 75

“Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor is a DLC that doesn’t aim to introduce new gameplay elements to the original game; rather, it’s more of the same, offering a narrative episode set during the main story, not after it ends. The new story, starring Enzo, lasts about two hours, and it’s precisely this short playtime that might deter many players, given the €9.99 price tag for the additional content. On the other hand, there are excellent new additions to the “Free Ride” mode, with missions that let you return to the Sicilian countryside and fully enjoy the scenery created by Hangar 13, scenery we loved so much in the base game released a year ago.”

Critics
73
Steam
61
Metacritic
72
Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor

Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026
Rogue Eclipse

Rogue Eclipse

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
Rogue Eclipse

Rogue Eclipse

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
Lootbound

Lootbound

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026
-3.2

Latest Review

A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Aug 20, 2026 | Score 80

“Mastering Lootbound involves a lot of planning and strategy and once it all clicks, mowing down monsters in its RPG battles really feels great. 🎲”

Critics
79
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
Lootbound

Lootbound

Release Date: Aug 14, 2026

Latest review: A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Aug 20, 2026 | Score 80

“Mastering Lootbound involves a lot of planning and strategy and once it all clicks, mowing down monsters in its RPG battles really feels great. 🎲”

Future Knight

Future Knight

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
-16.1

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 27, 2026 | Score 79

“While I have played quite a number of retro games over the years with a variety of visual styles, I can’t say I’ve played any that looked like this… and it plays pretty well too!”

Critics
82
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Future Knight

Future Knight

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 27, 2026 | Score 79

“While I have played quite a number of retro games over the years with a variety of visual styles, I can’t say I’ve played any that looked like this… and it plays pretty well too!”

Tower Dominion

Tower Dominion

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
-23.7

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 19, 2026 | Score 62

“When there are plenty of tower defense games out there with a unique hook or some sort of personality, this falls flat”

Critics
62
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Tower Dominion

Tower Dominion

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 19, 2026 | Score 62

“When there are plenty of tower defense games out there with a unique hook or some sort of personality, this falls flat”

-23.7
Sort Them Ducks

Sort Them Ducks

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Sort Them Ducks

Sort Them Ducks

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Creepshow

Creepshow

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
+5.8

Latest Review

Daniel Tanan at Bastidores

Aug 18, 2026 | Score 70

“Creepshow captures the spirit of its iconic horror anthology with a charming point-and-click adventure, but its short campaign leaves us wanting more.”

Critics
70
Steam
65
Metacritic
—
Creepshow

Creepshow

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Daniel Tanan at Bastidores

Aug 18, 2026 | Score 70

“Creepshow captures the spirit of its iconic horror anthology with a charming point-and-click adventure, but its short campaign leaves us wanting more.”

Servant of the Lake

Servant of the Lake

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
-17.4

Latest Review

Ali Al-Sharefi at ReGame It

Aug 25, 2026 | Score 75

“If you're looking for a good puzzle game with a variety of difficulty levels, Servant of the Lake is an excellent choice. Its intriguing atmosphere and dramatic elements make it more enjoyable than some of the previous games in the series. For the first time, you can replay the game to discover more of the family's secrets, giving you a strong reason to return after completing it for the first time.”

Critics
81
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Servant of the Lake

Servant of the Lake

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Ali Al-Sharefi at ReGame It

Aug 25, 2026 | Score 75

“If you're looking for a good puzzle game with a variety of difficulty levels, Servant of the Lake is an excellent choice. Its intriguing atmosphere and dramatic elements make it more enjoyable than some of the previous games in the series. For the first time, you can replay the game to discover more of the family's secrets, giving you a strong reason to return after completing it for the first time.”

Wild Blue Skies

Wild Blue Skies

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
+6.9

Latest Review

Scott Ellison II at Saving Content

Aug 21, 2026 | Score 40

“I’m someone that has no real nostalgia or love for Star Fox 64, but Wild Blue Skies is such a pale imitation of that game. This is especially true when a fully remade Star Fox just got released two months ago, it’s hard to find any reason to play this over that. There’s also other games that have done this better that doesn’t have enemy clipping through environments, abysmal enemy AI, lack of mobility, and underwhelming shooting mechanics. Wild Blue Skies is perfunctory and so bereft of originality, it never dares to be a maverick and exist as something wholly unique.”

Critics
66
Steam
59
Metacritic
—
Wild Blue Skies

Wild Blue Skies

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Scott Ellison II at Saving Content

Aug 21, 2026 | Score 40

Low-Budget Repairs

Low-Budget Repairs

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
-4.6

Latest Review

Bartosz Michalik at ZdobywcyGier.eu

Aug 18, 2026 | Score 40

“As a veteran of all kinds of simulation games, I had pretty high hopes for Low-Budget Repairs, especially since the trailer got me really excited about the game. And here I have to warn you right away not to let the promotional materials fool you too easily. They showed off a lot of features and elements that ultimately never made it into the actual game. Setting that aside, however, and judging solely the product we actually received, I find it hard to say much good about it beyond the fact that it’s fun, atmospheric, and undoubtedly had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, as it stands, it’s a heavily underdeveloped game, full of bugs and problematic design choices. The terrible controls, the near-total lack of precision when performing tasks, and several clearly ill-conceived design decisions effectively take away the enjoyment of the gameplay.”

Critics
62
Steam
66
Metacritic
—
Low-Budget Repairs

Low-Budget Repairs

P

Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Aug 20, 2026 | Score 100

“It's rare when a game single-handedly makes me question my love of an entire genre but Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition is that bad. 🎖️”

Critics
67
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
P

Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Aug 20, 2026 | Score 100

“It's rare when a game single-handedly makes me question my love of an entire genre but Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition is that bad. 🎖️”

Ledgerbound

Ledgerbound

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
-16.7

Latest Review

Stephanie Richards at Gamer Social Club

Aug 17, 2026 | Score 85

“Humor? Check. Heart? Check. Satisfying combat? Check (if you want simpler tactical combat). Satisfying character growth? Check. Good gameplay? Check. Romance? Check. It checks so many boxes. Combat is smooth and satisfying, even rewarding at times. The voice acting is fantastic which is no surprise with the amazing cast of talent.”

Critics
76
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Ledgerbound

Ledgerbound

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Stephanie Richards at Gamer Social Club

Aug 17, 2026 | Score 85

“Humor? Check. Heart? Check. Satisfying combat? Check (if you want simpler tactical combat). Satisfying character growth? Check. Good gameplay? Check. Romance? Check. It checks so many boxes. Combat is smooth and satisfying, even rewarding at times. The voice acting is fantastic which is no surprise with the amazing cast of talent.”

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
+9.1

Latest Review

Matt Sainsbury at Digitally Downloaded

Aug 18, 2026 | Score 70

“There is a lot that can be done with Defender of the Crown, so while I’m very happy to have the original game playable on my Switch, practically speaking, this game is like buying a retro game, I can’t help but feel that this was a wasted opportunity, overall.”

Critics
76
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Matt Sainsbury at Digitally Downloaded

Aug 18, 2026 | Score 70

“There is a lot that can be done with Defender of the Crown, so while I’m very happy to have the original game playable on my Switch, practically speaking, this game is like buying a retro game, I can’t help but feel that this was a wasted opportunity, overall.”

Duskfade

Duskfade

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
-4.9

Latest Review

Carlo Deriu at STWGames Italia

Aug 27, 2026 | Score 80

“Duskfade hits the mark perfectly: it brings back the genuine magic and carefree excitement of PS2-era action platformers, while updating the formula with a more modern and fluid structure. Although the game has a few limitations, what really stands out is the passion and care put into it by the development team. After reaching the end credits, we can say that Zirian and Cucù’s adventure is much more than just a “nostalgia trip,” proving itself to be a little gem capable of entertaining both veterans of that era and new players from start to finish.”

Critics
80
Steam
92
Metacritic
79
Duskfade

Duskfade

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Carlo Deriu at STWGames Italia

Aug 27, 2026 | Score 80

Madden NFL 27

Madden NFL 27

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026
+36.0

Latest Review

Marcus Lawson at Gamer Social Club

Aug 25, 2026 | Score 70

“Madden 27 gives us players a lot of what we love about the series. If you have been playing Madden for as long as I have, the core experience is still there. We see improvements over last year’s version in some areas. We also see some of the same issues we have seen for years. EA Sports Madden 27 tries to give players a top-of-the-line experience but falls short. From bad animations, bugs, adding micro-transactions to single players modes, these are things that players don’t want or at least would like to be resolved. EA Sports Madden 27 is a 7. Still a solid entry in the franchise, despite some of the shortcomings.”

Critics
78
Steam
34
Metacritic
51
Madden NFL 27

Madden NFL 27

Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Marcus Lawson at Gamer Social Club

Mandate Order

Mandate Order

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
Mandate Order

Mandate Order

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
Palm Sugar: A Village Story

Palm Sugar: A Village Story

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026
-55.8

Latest Review

Sam Wachter at RPGamer

Aug 14, 2026 | Score 40

“If I am being completely honest, I wish Palm Sugar: A Village Story was less of an RPG and more of a visual novel. The gameplay elements spend more time harming the overall experience, taking away from what makes the story so captivating and strong. There is a great story and world within Palm Sugar, but given its many issues, it’s hard to recommend, even if it’s mercifully short.”

Critics
40
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Palm Sugar: A Village Story

Palm Sugar: A Village Story

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026

Latest review: Sam Wachter at RPGamer

Aug 14, 2026 | Score 40

“If I am being completely honest, I wish Palm Sugar: A Village Story was less of an RPG and more of a visual novel. The gameplay elements spend more time harming the overall experience, taking away from what makes the story so captivating and strong. There is a great story and world within Palm Sugar, but given its many issues, it’s hard to recommend, even if it’s mercifully short.”

Pro Jank Footy

Pro Jank Footy

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026
-8.2

Latest Review

AJ Small at Xbox Tavern

Aug 23, 2026 | Score 78

“It might not be the Aussie Rules simulation that people want, but Pro Jank Footy is an accessible sports game, that ended up making me appreciate some of the finer points of the real sport. Perfect for beginners that have no idea about this sport, or any sports for that matter.”

Critics
73
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
Pro Jank Footy

Pro Jank Footy

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026

Latest review: AJ Small at Xbox Tavern

Aug 23, 2026 | Score 78

“It might not be the Aussie Rules simulation that people want, but Pro Jank Footy is an accessible sports game, that ended up making me appreciate some of the finer points of the real sport. Perfect for beginners that have no idea about this sport, or any sports for that matter.”

Agefield High: Rock the School

Agefield High: Rock the School

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026
+13.7

Latest Review

Raider King Staff at Raider King

Aug 13, 2026 | Score 100

“Agefield High is a truly awful game that had no right to release in the state that it's in, much less for $30. With awful gameplay that often doesn't work correctly, poor performance that will leave you sick, and a world so quiet and empty that it will turn you mad it's almost impossible to recommend this game to anyone. If you are a fan of the 2000s properties that inspired this title, then the best advice I can give you is to stay way and stick with those for now.”

Critics
50
Steam
36
Metacritic
—
Agefield High: Rock the School

Agefield High: Rock the School

Release Date: Aug 12, 2026

Latest review: Raider King Staff at Raider King

Aug 13, 2026 | Score 100

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Latest review: Silvia Mannu at Uagna

Aug 24, 2026 | Score 75

“Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor is a DLC that doesn’t aim to introduce new gameplay elements to the original game; rather, it’s more of the same, offering a narrative episode set during the main story, not after it ends. The new story, starring Enzo, lasts about two hours, and it’s precisely this short playtime that might deter many players, given the €9.99 price tag for the additional content. On the other hand, there are excellent new additions to the “Free Ride” mode, with missions that let you return to the Sicilian countryside and fully enjoy the scenery created by Hangar 13, scenery we loved so much in the base game released a year ago.”

+7.0
Critics
73
Steam
61
Metacritic
72
-3.2
Critics
79
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
-16.1
Critics
82
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Critics
62
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
+5.8
Critics
70
Steam
65
Metacritic
—
-17.4
Critics
81
Steam
99
Metacritic
—

“I’m someone that has no real nostalgia or love for Star Fox 64, but Wild Blue Skies is such a pale imitation of that game. This is especially true when a fully remade Star Fox just got released two months ago, it’s hard to find any reason to play this over that. There’s also other games that have done this better that doesn’t have enemy clipping through environments, abysmal enemy AI, lack of mobility, and underwhelming shooting mechanics. Wild Blue Skies is perfunctory and so bereft of originality, it never dares to be a maverick and exist as something wholly unique.”

+6.9
Critics
66
Steam
59
Metacritic
—
Release Date: Aug 13, 2026

Latest review: Bartosz Michalik at ZdobywcyGier.eu

Aug 18, 2026 | Score 40

“As a veteran of all kinds of simulation games, I had pretty high hopes for Low-Budget Repairs, especially since the trailer got me really excited about the game. And here I have to warn you right away not to let the promotional materials fool you too easily. They showed off a lot of features and elements that ultimately never made it into the actual game. Setting that aside, however, and judging solely the product we actually received, I find it hard to say much good about it beyond the fact that it’s fun, atmospheric, and undoubtedly had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, as it stands, it’s a heavily underdeveloped game, full of bugs and problematic design choices. The terrible controls, the near-total lack of precision when performing tasks, and several clearly ill-conceived design decisions effectively take away the enjoyment of the gameplay.”

-4.6
Critics
62
Steam
66
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
67
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-16.7
Critics
76
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
+9.1
Critics
76
Steam
67
Metacritic
—

“Duskfade hits the mark perfectly: it brings back the genuine magic and carefree excitement of PS2-era action platformers, while updating the formula with a more modern and fluid structure. Although the game has a few limitations, what really stands out is the passion and care put into it by the development team. After reaching the end credits, we can say that Zirian and Cucù’s adventure is much more than just a “nostalgia trip,” proving itself to be a little gem capable of entertaining both veterans of that era and new players from start to finish.”

-4.9
Critics
80
Steam
92
Metacritic
79

Aug 25, 2026 | Score 70

“Madden 27 gives us players a lot of what we love about the series. If you have been playing Madden for as long as I have, the core experience is still there. We see improvements over last year’s version in some areas. We also see some of the same issues we have seen for years. EA Sports Madden 27 tries to give players a top-of-the-line experience but falls short. From bad animations, bugs, adding micro-transactions to single players modes, these are things that players don’t want or at least would like to be resolved. EA Sports Madden 27 is a 7. Still a solid entry in the franchise, despite some of the shortcomings.”

+36.0
Critics
78
Steam
34
Metacritic
51
-55.8
Critics
40
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
-8.2
Critics
73
Steam
81
Metacritic
—

“Agefield High is a truly awful game that had no right to release in the state that it's in, much less for $30. With awful gameplay that often doesn't work correctly, poor performance that will leave you sick, and a world so quiet and empty that it will turn you mad it's almost impossible to recommend this game to anyone. If you are a fan of the 2000s properties that inspired this title, then the best advice I can give you is to stay way and stick with those for now.”

+13.7
Critics
50
Steam
36
Metacritic
—