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Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025
+10.3

Latest Review

Alissa Worley at BioGamer Girl

Jan 2, 2026 | Score 90

“Replanted revives a classic with bright visuals and smart new modes, rough at launch, but now a delightful way to defend the backyard.”

Critics
75
Steam
65
Metacritic
65
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025

Latest review: Alissa Worley at BioGamer Girl

Jan 2, 2026 | Score 90

“Replanted revives a classic with bright visuals and smart new modes, rough at launch, but now a delightful way to defend the backyard.”

+10.3
Critics
75
Steam
65
Metacritic
65
Misery

Misery

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025
-5.6

Latest Review

Subaiyta Jahan at NoobFeed

Nov 4, 2025 | Score 76

“Playing Misery, whether by yourself or with others, provides a unique taste of post-apocalyptic survival. This game is more about atmosphere, experimentation, and endurance than it is about intricate mechanics or narrative explication.”

Critics
78
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Misery

Misery

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025

Latest review: Subaiyta Jahan at NoobFeed

Nov 4, 2025 | Score 76

“Playing Misery, whether by yourself or with others, provides a unique taste of post-apocalyptic survival. This game is more about atmosphere, experimentation, and endurance than it is about intricate mechanics or narrative explication.”

Double Dragon Revive

Double Dragon Revive

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025
-1.4

Latest Review

Hektor Apostolopoulos at Enternity.gr

Dec 4, 2025 | Score 50

“Double Dragon Revive attempts to bring the franchise back into the spotlight, but fails miserably”

Critics
61
Steam
62
Metacritic
—
Double Dragon Revive

Double Dragon Revive

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025

Latest review: Hektor Apostolopoulos at Enternity.gr

Dec 4, 2025 | Score 50

“Double Dragon Revive attempts to bring the franchise back into the spotlight, but fails miserably”

Full Metal Schoolgirl

Full Metal Schoolgirl

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025
-0.7

Latest Review

Andrew Duncan at GameGrin

Jan 15, 2026 | Score 65

“A fun, if flawed, hack-and-slash roguelike with very randomised, very long runs.”

Critics
68
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
Full Metal Schoolgirl

Full Metal Schoolgirl

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025

Latest review: Andrew Duncan at GameGrin

Jan 15, 2026 | Score 65

“A fun, if flawed, hack-and-slash roguelike with very randomised, very long runs.”

Farthest Frontier

Farthest Frontier

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025
-2.5

Latest Review

Joonatan Itkonen at Region Free

Dec 10, 2025 | Score 100

“Exquisitely designed with astonishingly deep gameplay mechanics, Farthest Frontier is the second masterpiece in the simulator genre this year that will impress fans for years to come.”

Critics
84
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Farthest Frontier

Farthest Frontier

Release Date: Oct 23, 2025

Latest review: Joonatan Itkonen at Region Free

Dec 10, 2025 | Score 100

“Exquisitely designed with astonishingly deep gameplay mechanics, Farthest Frontier is the second masterpiece in the simulator genre this year that will impress fans for years to come.”

Maid of Salvation

Maid of Salvation

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-13.7

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 13, 2026 | Score 73

“This top-down action title has some visual flair, but ends up lacking in the excitement department”

Critics
77
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Maid of Salvation

Maid of Salvation

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 13, 2026 | Score 73

“This top-down action title has some visual flair, but ends up lacking in the excitement department”

The Good Old Days

The Good Old Days

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-26.5

Latest Review

Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Jan 31, 2026 | Score 40

“Attempting to channel that special The Goonies magic, indie metroidvania The Good Old Days borrows its premise and aesthetics (kind of) but stumbles in execution. The muddy level design, punishing backtracking and the especially poor controls are hard to stomach, and despite being made with multiple runs in mind, this ultimately isn’t fun or worth finishing even once.”

Critics
63
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
The Good Old Days

The Good Old Days

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Jan 31, 2026 | Score 40

NIGHT STRIKER GEAR

NIGHT STRIKER GEAR

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-8.8

Latest Review

Andrew Camac at WayTooManyGames

Nov 20, 2025 | Score 80

“It’s a tough title with lineage just oozing out of every pour, but as tough as it is, it feels rewarding every time you play it. You’ll discover new techniques and your preferred route through the game, and if all else fails, just hit up Pacifist Mode and learn to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge!”

Critics
80
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
NIGHT STRIKER GEAR

NIGHT STRIKER GEAR

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: Andrew Camac at WayTooManyGames

Nov 20, 2025 | Score 80

Hyperbeat

Hyperbeat

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-19.7

Latest Review

Callum Rakestraw at Entertainium

Nov 13, 2025 | Score 80

“The inherent friction of achieving competency and excellence still applies (it is a rhythm game), but it makes the process as approachable as it can. Combined with the casual tenor of random conversations that you can have at the Wellspring’s bar, Hyperbeat tries to match the vibe and purpose of being a space of serenity, a place to step away for a moment and indulge in some music and relax for a spell and succeeds.”

Critics
80
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
Hyperbeat

Hyperbeat

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: Callum Rakestraw at Entertainium

Nov 13, 2025 | Score 80

Gruniozerca Trilogy

Gruniozerca Trilogy

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-35.2

Latest Review

Bartosz Michalik at ZdobywcyGier.eu

Dec 6, 2025 | Score 80

“Gruniożerca Trilogy is a successful compilation and a solid port of three fan-made productions dedicated to adorable guinea pigs. Each game is different in its own way, yet each one is engaging and provides a lot of fun. The only real complaints I have are the unintuitive controls and the lack of a few useful quality-of-life improvements.”

Critics
62
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Gruniozerca Trilogy

Gruniozerca Trilogy

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: Bartosz Michalik at ZdobywcyGier.eu

Dec 6, 2025 | Score 80

Becastled

Becastled

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-8.8

Latest Review

Rafał Gubała at GameOnly

Dec 5, 2025 | Score 65

“Becastled is a production with clear potential and some interesting ideas, offering both pleasing visuals and fairly well-developed systems for expanding your settlement and army. The changing seasons, which have a real impact on gameplay, are something I find quite rare and therefore greatly appreciate. However, I can’t ignore the fundamental flaws and shortcomings that hold this title back.”

Critics
73
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
Becastled

Becastled

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: Rafał Gubała at GameOnly

Dec 5, 2025 | Score 65

REDEX

REDEX

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-20.4

Latest Review

PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Nov 11, 2025 | Score 55

“2D pixel-art survival shooter that feels lacking”

Critics
55
Steam
75
Metacritic
—
REDEX

REDEX

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: PS4Blog.net Staff at PS4Blog.net

Nov 11, 2025 | Score 55

“2D pixel-art survival shooter that feels lacking”

-20.4
Avernum 4: Greed and Glory

Avernum 4: Greed and Glory

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-14.4

Latest Review

James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Oct 22, 2025 | Score 80

“Avernum 4: Greed and Glory won me over the longer I played. It’s a game that asks a lot of your time, your attention, and your patience, but it gives back in spades. Once its rhythm clicks, you start to see the beauty in the complexity: the freedom to shape your heroes, the layers of tactical combat, and the thrill of exploring a world that feels truly alive beneath the surface. It’s not beginner-friendly, but it’s not unfriendly either. It’s a game that trusts you to find your own way. And that’s fine. If you’ve got fond memories of classic RPGs or you’re curious about dipping your toes into something with real depth, grab the free demo on Steam. You’ll know pretty quickly if this is your kind of adventure. For me? It was a surprising delight, deep, challenging, and strangely comforting.”

Critics
80
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
Dispatch

Dispatch

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025
-4.4

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 3, 2026 | Score 88

“Brilliant storytelling, voice work, and production values are undercut on Switch by completely unnecessary forced censorship and gameplay that can feel tangential”

Critics
89
Steam
98
Metacritic
89
Dispatch

Dispatch

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 3, 2026 | Score 88

“Brilliant storytelling, voice work, and production values are undercut on Switch by completely unnecessary forced censorship and gameplay that can feel tangential”

Midori no Kaori

Midori no Kaori

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
-22.7

Latest Review

Chiara Roscini at Indie Games Devel

Dec 17, 2025 | Score 72

“Midori no Kaori does not target players who seek complex challenges or deep management systems. It offers a slow, intentional, and deeply relaxing experience, designed for those who enjoy cozy games, automation, and the act of building spaces meant to be lived in rather than optimized. Its greatest strength lies in coherence: every design choice works to reduce pressure and support personal engagement. If the idea of building a zen Japanese restaurant, letting it run almost on its own, and returning to it whenever you feel the need appeals to you, this indie title deserves attention.”

Critics
72
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Midori no Kaori

Midori no Kaori

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025

Latest review: Chiara Roscini at Indie Games Devel

Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off

Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
-9.4

Latest Review

Matt Murphy at Qualbert.com

Nov 17, 2025 | Score 80

“Sbug Games deserve a lot of credit for taking a big step when going into a new dimension with Isopod. Taking the fun, cheerful elements of Webbed and putting it into a new place that feels familiar but so creatively fresh at the same time, it’s hard to dislike (unless of course you don’t like bugs at all).”

Critics
80
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off

Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025

Latest review: Matt Murphy at Qualbert.com

Nov 17, 2025 | Score 80

“Sbug Games deserve a lot of credit for taking a big step when going into a new dimension with Isopod. Taking the fun, cheerful elements of Webbed and putting it into a new place that feels familiar but so creatively fresh at the same time, it’s hard to dislike (unless of course you don’t like bugs at all).”

Riddlewood Manor

Riddlewood Manor

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
-14.6

Latest Review

Jo Hawley at Minimap

Nov 4, 2025 | Score 80

“Riddlewood Manor, from the brother team at Peanut Button — producer Asaf and game designer Eyal — is a delightful throwback to the golden age of point-and-click adventure games, wrapped in a Halloween bow. It’s equal parts eerie and endearing, making it a perfect choice for a chilly October night.”

Critics
80
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Riddlewood Manor

Riddlewood Manor

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025

Latest review: Jo Hawley at Minimap

Nov 4, 2025 | Score 80

“Riddlewood Manor, from the brother team at Peanut Button — producer Asaf and game designer Eyal — is a delightful throwback to the golden age of point-and-click adventure games, wrapped in a Halloween bow. It’s equal parts eerie and endearing, making it a perfect choice for a chilly October night.”

RV There Yet?

RV There Yet?

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
-2.0

Latest Review

Jim Smale at Gert Lush Gaming

Jan 30, 2026 | Score 72

“RV There Yet? is a chaotic co op road trip where every moment is a mix of mud, mishaps, and laughs. It is not the deepest gam,e and it has a few rough edges, but the charm, the teamwork, and the unpredictable adventures make it a memorable experience with friends. It feels like the start of something bigger, but what is here is still a fun and lively ride.”

Critics
78
Steam
90
Metacritic
70
RV There Yet?

RV There Yet?

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025

Latest review: Jim Smale at Gert Lush Gaming

Jan 30, 2026 | Score 72

Spooky Express

Spooky Express

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
-12.7

Latest Review

Alissa Worley at BioGamer Girl

Nov 2, 2025 | Score 95

“Spooky Express is a brilliantly executed puzzler that gets nearly everything right: design clarity, handcrafted content, and a distinctive tone. Its few limitations are intentional design choices rather than flaws. For fans of theme‑driven, elegantly constrained puzzles, this is essential play.”

Critics
86
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Spooky Express

Spooky Express

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025

Latest review: Alissa Worley at BioGamer Girl

Nov 2, 2025 | Score 95

“Spooky Express is a brilliantly executed puzzler that gets nearly everything right: design clarity, handcrafted content, and a distinctive tone. Its few limitations are intentional design choices rather than flaws. For fans of theme‑driven, elegantly constrained puzzles, this is essential play.”

Swapmeat

Swapmeat

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Swapmeat

Swapmeat

Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
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-5.6
Critics
78
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
-1.4
Critics
61
Steam
62
Metacritic
—
-0.7
Critics
68
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
-2.5
Critics
84
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
-13.7
Critics
77
Steam
90
Metacritic
—

“Attempting to channel that special The Goonies magic, indie metroidvania The Good Old Days borrows its premise and aesthetics (kind of) but stumbles in execution. The muddy level design, punishing backtracking and the especially poor controls are hard to stomach, and despite being made with multiple runs in mind, this ultimately isn’t fun or worth finishing even once.”

-26.5
Critics
63
Steam
89
Metacritic
—

“It’s a tough title with lineage just oozing out of every pour, but as tough as it is, it feels rewarding every time you play it. You’ll discover new techniques and your preferred route through the game, and if all else fails, just hit up Pacifist Mode and learn to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge!”

-8.8
Critics
80
Steam
89
Metacritic
—

“The inherent friction of achieving competency and excellence still applies (it is a rhythm game), but it makes the process as approachable as it can. Combined with the casual tenor of random conversations that you can have at the Wellspring’s bar, Hyperbeat tries to match the vibe and purpose of being a space of serenity, a place to step away for a moment and indulge in some music and relax for a spell and succeeds.”

-19.7
Critics
80
Steam
100
Metacritic
—

“Gruniożerca Trilogy is a successful compilation and a solid port of three fan-made productions dedicated to adorable guinea pigs. Each game is different in its own way, yet each one is engaging and provides a lot of fun. The only real complaints I have are the unintuitive controls and the lack of a few useful quality-of-life improvements.”

-35.2
Critics
62
Steam
97
Metacritic
—

“Becastled is a production with clear potential and some interesting ideas, offering both pleasing visuals and fairly well-developed systems for expanding your settlement and army. The changing seasons, which have a real impact on gameplay, are something I find quite rare and therefore greatly appreciate. However, I can’t ignore the fundamental flaws and shortcomings that hold this title back.”

-8.8
Critics
73
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
Critics
55
Steam
75
Metacritic
—

Avernum 4: Greed and Glory

Release Date: Oct 22, 2025

Latest review: James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Oct 22, 2025 | Score 80

“Avernum 4: Greed and Glory won me over the longer I played. It’s a game that asks a lot of your time, your attention, and your patience, but it gives back in spades. Once its rhythm clicks, you start to see the beauty in the complexity: the freedom to shape your heroes, the layers of tactical combat, and the thrill of exploring a world that feels truly alive beneath the surface. It’s not beginner-friendly, but it’s not unfriendly either. It’s a game that trusts you to find your own way. And that’s fine. If you’ve got fond memories of classic RPGs or you’re curious about dipping your toes into something with real depth, grab the free demo on Steam. You’ll know pretty quickly if this is your kind of adventure. For me? It was a surprising delight, deep, challenging, and strangely comforting.”

-14.4
Critics
80
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
-4.4
Critics
89
Steam
98
Metacritic
89

Dec 17, 2025 | Score 72

“Midori no Kaori does not target players who seek complex challenges or deep management systems. It offers a slow, intentional, and deeply relaxing experience, designed for those who enjoy cozy games, automation, and the act of building spaces meant to be lived in rather than optimized. Its greatest strength lies in coherence: every design choice works to reduce pressure and support personal engagement. If the idea of building a zen Japanese restaurant, letting it run almost on its own, and returning to it whenever you feel the need appeals to you, this indie title deserves attention.”

-22.7
Critics
72
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
-9.4
Critics
80
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
-14.6
Critics
80
Steam
95
Metacritic
—

“RV There Yet? is a chaotic co op road trip where every moment is a mix of mud, mishaps, and laughs. It is not the deepest gam,e and it has a few rough edges, but the charm, the teamwork, and the unpredictable adventures make it a memorable experience with friends. It feels like the start of something bigger, but what is here is still a fun and lively ride.”

-2.0
Critics
78
Steam
90
Metacritic
70
-12.7
Critics
86
Steam
99
Metacritic
—