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Magin: The Rat Project Stories

Magin: The Rat Project Stories

Release Date: Apr 29, 2026
-45.6

Latest Review

Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Apr 29, 2026 | Score 30

“While an interesting concept, Magin: The Rat Project Stories just falls short in every department after the beginning. The writing is so filled with profanities that it comes off as immature rather than adult. What is worse, though, is that the card-based combat system becomes repetitive because the game punishes the player for experimenting. Great concept on paper, but poorly executed.”

Critics
30
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
Magin: The Rat Project Stories

Magin: The Rat Project Stories

Release Date: Apr 29, 2026

Latest review: Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Apr 29, 2026 | Score 30

“While an interesting concept, Magin: The Rat Project Stories just falls short in every department after the beginning. The writing is so filled with profanities that it comes off as immature rather than adult. What is worse, though, is that the card-based combat system becomes repetitive because the game punishes the player for experimenting. Great concept on paper, but poorly executed.”

-45.6
Critics
30
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
Demon Lord: Just a Block

Demon Lord: Just a Block

Release Date: Apr 29, 2026
-22.7

Latest Review

Gustavo Souza at GameBlast

May 6, 2026 | Score 75

“Demon Lord: Just a Block is a competent roguelike that shines through its inventive combat. The blend of turn-based strategy and real-time parrying creates a deeply satisfying rhythm. Despite occasional balancing issues that can trivialize the challenge and a lack of genre-defining innovation, its visual charm and solid localization make for a pleasant experience. Ultimately, it’s a fun, low-stakes title perfect for casual play.”

Critics
74
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Demon Lord: Just a Block

Demon Lord: Just a Block

Release Date: Apr 29, 2026

Latest review: Gustavo Souza at GameBlast

MotoGP 26

MotoGP 26

Release Date: Apr 29, 2026
+8.3

Latest Review

Richard Cantu at Everyeye.it

May 6, 2026 | Score 82

“Essentially, Milestone is continuing to build on the successful dual formula that has ushered in a rebirth of sorts for the MotoGP video game franchise, and it's done so with an installment that appeals to both newcomers and veterans alike. The new physics model works and is convincing; the new Career mode represents a clear departure from the franchise's past (though it still has some room for improvement); the Race Off mode is fun and finally includes street bikes. If you're a MotoGP fan or are simply looking for a title to fuel your inner racer, this year's edition of Milestone's sports simulator could be the perfect fit for you.”

Critics
75
Steam
67
Metacritic
—
MotoGP 26

MotoGP 26

N

NTE: Neverness to Everness

Release Date: Apr 29, 2026
+12.5

Latest Review

Florian Prache at INFINITY AREA

May 13, 2026 | Score 85

“Neverness to Everness is a very pleasant surprise in the world of free-to-play gacha games. With its huge living city, fast-paced gameplay, wide range of activities, and highly successful art direction, the game easily manages to keep players engaged for dozens of hours without requiring a single purchase. Despite controls that can sometimes feel awkward on mobile and content that becomes repetitive once the main story is over, the game’s potential remains enormous moving forward. If the developers continue to add new content and expand the available activities, NTE could clearly become a benchmark for the genre on both mobile and PC.”

Critics
77
Steam
—
Metacritic
64
N

NTE: Neverness to Everness

Release Date: Apr 29, 2026

Latest review: Florian Prache at INFINITY AREA

Lunchbreak Tactics

Lunchbreak Tactics

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
+5.2

Latest Review

Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Apr 30, 2026 | Score 90

“Lunchbreak Tactics is a smart and fast auto-battler that plays to the genre’s strengths. A complete winning 12-battle run can take under 20 minutes once gamers understand the mechanics and know the type of team they want to create. The fast speed, with its cool rock soundtrack, condenses a battle to under one minute. The game looks good, and developing a team during the shop phase involves a balance of long-term thinking and luck.”

Critics
90
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
Lunchbreak Tactics

Lunchbreak Tactics

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026

Latest review: Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Elementallis

Elementallis

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
+0.0

Latest Review

Krist Duro at Duuro Magazine

May 5, 2026 | Score 80

“Elementallis has its rough edges, and the map system is easily the biggest one. I would love a modern optional layer with better markers, clearer objective tracking, or at least a more readable player icon. But the core adventure is strong enough that I kept pushing through the annoyance. The powers are clever, the world is fun to poke at, the temples scratch the right puzzle-solving itch, and the presentation is beautiful.”

Critics
86
Steam
89
Metacritic
83
Elementallis

Elementallis

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026

Latest review: Krist Duro at Duuro Magazine

May 5, 2026 | Score 80

The Last Gas Station

The Last Gas Station

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
-4.3

Latest Review

Krist Duro at Duuro Magazine

May 2, 2026 | Score 85

“The Last Gas Station scratches that specific management sim itch where routine becomes relaxing, upgrades feel meaningful, and every improvement makes the next day more efficient. I do think it needs tuning in the latter half, maybe fewer extreme objectives, better control over customer volume, a fast-forward option, or a few more minigames. But the foundation is excellent.”

Critics
80
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
The Last Gas Station

The Last Gas Station

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026

Latest review: Krist Duro at Duuro Magazine

May 2, 2026 | Score 85

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
+13.4

Latest Review

Алексей Егоров at GameMAG

May 10, 2026 | Score 90

“Impressions of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred are almost entirely positive. If you've been waiting a long time for Blizzard to finally get its action RPG right, that moment has arrived.”

Critics
84
Steam
72
Metacritic
69
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026

Latest review: Алексей Егоров at GameMAG

May 10, 2026 | Score 90

“Impressions of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred are almost entirely positive. If you've been waiting a long time for Blizzard to finally get its action RPG right, that moment has arrived.”

Will: Follow The Light

Will: Follow The Light

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
-6.3

Latest Review

Rob Kershaw at Jump Dash Roll

May 12, 2026 | Score 50

“A strikingly moody adventure that knows exactly what it wants to feel like, but never fully works as either a game or a story in the way it needs to.”

Critics
68
Steam
74
Metacritic
—
Will: Follow The Light

Will: Follow The Light

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026

Latest review: Rob Kershaw at Jump Dash Roll

May 12, 2026 | Score 50

“A strikingly moody adventure that knows exactly what it wants to feel like, but never fully works as either a game or a story in the way it needs to.”

Y

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Lucas White at Shacknews

May 7, 2026 | Score 80

“Memories of Celceta isn’t my favorite Ys game, but if you have a Switch 2, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is probably the best way to play it. It’s a Vita game very much of its time, with some growing pains as a Ys entry, but the extra juice you get from Nintendo’s new platform helps realize the original vision as a 3D Ys delivering a higher fidelity experience on a handheld.”

Critics
77
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
Y

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026

Latest review: Lucas White at Shacknews

May 7, 2026 | Score 80

“Memories of Celceta isn’t my favorite Ys game, but if you have a Switch 2, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is probably the best way to play it. It’s a Vita game very much of its time, with some growing pains as a Ys entry, but the extra juice you get from Nintendo’s new platform helps realize the original vision as a 3D Ys delivering a higher fidelity experience on a handheld.”

Aphelion

Aphelion

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
+14.0

Latest Review

Softpedia Staff at Softpedia

May 11, 2026 | Score 70

“Review key provided by the developer.”

Critics
69
Steam
66
Metacritic
43
Aphelion

Aphelion

Release Date: Apr 28, 2026

Latest review: Softpedia Staff at Softpedia

May 11, 2026 | Score 70

“Review key provided by the developer.”

+14.0
Critics
69
Steam
66
Metacritic
43
Toll Booth Simulator

Toll Booth Simulator

Release Date: Apr 27, 2026
-5.3

Latest Review

Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

May 20, 2026 | Score 80

“The main appeal for Toll Booth Simulator is the fact that it isn’t just another store sim. It goes far beyond just working at a toll booth as well which means its got a bit more going for it. It’s a nice, chill time with a few aliens thrown in for good measure. Giving Toll Booth Simulator the Thumb Culture Gold Award was an easy decision.”

Critics
78
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
Toll Booth Simulator

Toll Booth Simulator

Release Date: Apr 27, 2026

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

May 20, 2026 | Score 80

Magical Princess

Magical Princess

Release Date: Apr 27, 2026
-0.2

Latest Review

Asura Kagawa at GamesCreed

May 9, 2026 | Score 90

“Magical Princess does a great job of updating the old-school raising simulator model while keeping all the things that made the genre fun in the first place.”

Critics
97
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Magical Princess

Magical Princess

Release Date: Apr 27, 2026

Latest review: Asura Kagawa at GamesCreed

May 9, 2026 | Score 90

“Magical Princess does a great job of updating the old-school raising simulator model while keeping all the things that made the genre fun in the first place.”

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth

Release Date: Apr 27, 2026
-16.6

Latest Review

MariaRosaria Cozzolino at STWGames Italia

May 9, 2026 | Score 80

“Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is a charming game that is sure to win the hearts of all Moomin fans, as well as anyone simply looking for a cosy, heart-warming game to take a break from the daily grind. Although it retains the style of the original work, it falls slightly short of its predecessor, leaving us feeling that it could easily have offered more.”

Critics
82
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth

Release Date: Apr 27, 2026

Latest review: MariaRosaria Cozzolino at STWGames Italia

Captured 2

Captured 2

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026
-29.0

Latest Review

Dylan Kocins at MKAU Gaming

May 14, 2026 | Score 70

“Overall, Captured 2 does what it sets out to, which is to offer a scary observational horror experience. A solid variety of anomalies and entities keeps you on your toes, while the realistic graphics add to that uncanny feeling throughout. However, some clunky controls do slightly hurt the experience.”

Critics
70
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Captured 2

Captured 2

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026

Latest review: Dylan Kocins at MKAU Gaming

May 14, 2026 | Score 70

“Overall, Captured 2 does what it sets out to, which is to offer a scary observational horror experience. A solid variety of anomalies and entities keeps you on your toes, while the realistic graphics add to that uncanny feeling throughout. However, some clunky controls do slightly hurt the experience.”

Kickback Clicker

Kickback Clicker

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026
-7.1

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

May 9, 2026 | Score 77

“While in general I’m not a fan of clicker titles, there’s just enough meat on this game’s bones to make a case for itself”

Critics
77
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Kickback Clicker

Kickback Clicker

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

May 9, 2026 | Score 77

“While in general I’m not a fan of clicker titles, there’s just enough meat on this game’s bones to make a case for itself”

Causal Loop

Causal Loop

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026
-16.2

Latest Review

M. Hasan at GamesCreed

May 11, 2026 | Score 74

“Causal Loop genuinely feels like it is trying something different. And honestly, how often does a puzzle game leave players wondering whether they solved the puzzle… or became part of it?”

Critics
77
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Causal Loop

Causal Loop

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026

Latest review: M. Hasan at GamesCreed

May 11, 2026 | Score 74

“Causal Loop genuinely feels like it is trying something different. And honestly, how often does a puzzle game leave players wondering whether they solved the puzzle… or became part of it?”

Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter

Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026
-17.1

Latest Review

Aisaka Taiga at GamesCreed

Apr 24, 2026 | Score 40

“In Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter, the developer takes great pride in borrowing elements from other games, sometimes to an excessive degree but always on purpose. It's impossible to deny that it's similar to Danganronpa, from the idea of a killing game to the way the trials are set up. Still, it manages to stand out on its own thanks to its unusual setting, strange cast, and new ways to play.”

Critics
74
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter

Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026

Latest review: Aisaka Taiga at GamesCreed

Sudden Strike 5

Sudden Strike 5

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026
+3.3

Latest Review

Dan Jackson at Gamer Social Club

May 1, 2026 | Score 70

“Sudden Strike 5 is a solid, if unspectacular RTS experience. It feels authentic and immersive as a WWII strategy game, and really makes you focus on the strategy part of that in order to succeed. It’s clunky controls on console and lack of teaching the player the game hold it back from being great, but any RTS fan should find the experience enjoyable.”

Critics
76
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
Sudden Strike 5

Sudden Strike 5

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026

Latest review: Dan Jackson at Gamer Social Club

May 1, 2026 | Score 70

Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026
+10.6

Latest Review

Throgmorton Belmont at Niche Gamer

Apr 29, 2026 | Score 60

“While Kingdom’s Return isn’t a bad game, at Inti Creates, “not bad” simply isn’t good enough.”

Critics
66
Steam
55
Metacritic
—
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

Release Date: Apr 23, 2026

Latest review: Throgmorton Belmont at Niche Gamer

Apr 29, 2026 | Score 60

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May 6, 2026 | Score 75

“Demon Lord: Just a Block is a competent roguelike that shines through its inventive combat. The blend of turn-based strategy and real-time parrying creates a deeply satisfying rhythm. Despite occasional balancing issues that can trivialize the challenge and a lack of genre-defining innovation, its visual charm and solid localization make for a pleasant experience. Ultimately, it’s a fun, low-stakes title perfect for casual play.”

-22.7
Critics
74
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Release Date: Apr 29, 2026

Latest review: Richard Cantu at Everyeye.it

May 6, 2026 | Score 82

“Essentially, Milestone is continuing to build on the successful dual formula that has ushered in a rebirth of sorts for the MotoGP video game franchise, and it's done so with an installment that appeals to both newcomers and veterans alike. The new physics model works and is convincing; the new Career mode represents a clear departure from the franchise's past (though it still has some room for improvement); the Race Off mode is fun and finally includes street bikes. If you're a MotoGP fan or are simply looking for a title to fuel your inner racer, this year's edition of Milestone's sports simulator could be the perfect fit for you.”

+8.3
Critics
75
Steam
67
Metacritic
—

May 13, 2026 | Score 85

“Neverness to Everness is a very pleasant surprise in the world of free-to-play gacha games. With its huge living city, fast-paced gameplay, wide range of activities, and highly successful art direction, the game easily manages to keep players engaged for dozens of hours without requiring a single purchase. Despite controls that can sometimes feel awkward on mobile and content that becomes repetitive once the main story is over, the game’s potential remains enormous moving forward. If the developers continue to add new content and expand the available activities, NTE could clearly become a benchmark for the genre on both mobile and PC.”

+12.5
Critics
77
Steam
—
Metacritic
64

Apr 30, 2026 | Score 90

“Lunchbreak Tactics is a smart and fast auto-battler that plays to the genre’s strengths. A complete winning 12-battle run can take under 20 minutes once gamers understand the mechanics and know the type of team they want to create. The fast speed, with its cool rock soundtrack, condenses a battle to under one minute. The game looks good, and developing a team during the shop phase involves a balance of long-term thinking and luck.”

+5.2
Critics
90
Steam
85
Metacritic
—

“Elementallis has its rough edges, and the map system is easily the biggest one. I would love a modern optional layer with better markers, clearer objective tracking, or at least a more readable player icon. But the core adventure is strong enough that I kept pushing through the annoyance. The powers are clever, the world is fun to poke at, the temples scratch the right puzzle-solving itch, and the presentation is beautiful.”

+0.0
Critics
86
Steam
89
Metacritic
83

“The Last Gas Station scratches that specific management sim itch where routine becomes relaxing, upgrades feel meaningful, and every improvement makes the next day more efficient. I do think it needs tuning in the latter half, maybe fewer extreme objectives, better control over customer volume, a fast-forward option, or a few more minigames. But the foundation is excellent.”

-4.3
Critics
80
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
+13.4
Critics
84
Steam
72
Metacritic
69
-6.3
Critics
68
Steam
74
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
77
Steam
—
Metacritic
—

“The main appeal for Toll Booth Simulator is the fact that it isn’t just another store sim. It goes far beyond just working at a toll booth as well which means its got a bit more going for it. It’s a nice, chill time with a few aliens thrown in for good measure. Giving Toll Booth Simulator the Thumb Culture Gold Award was an easy decision.”

-5.3
Critics
78
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
-0.2
Critics
97
Steam
97
Metacritic
—

May 9, 2026 | Score 80

“Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is a charming game that is sure to win the hearts of all Moomin fans, as well as anyone simply looking for a cosy, heart-warming game to take a break from the daily grind. Although it retains the style of the original work, it falls slightly short of its predecessor, leaving us feeling that it could easily have offered more.”

-16.6
Critics
82
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
-29.0
Critics
70
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
-7.1
Critics
77
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
-16.2
Critics
77
Steam
93
Metacritic
—

Apr 24, 2026 | Score 40

“In Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter, the developer takes great pride in borrowing elements from other games, sometimes to an excessive degree but always on purpose. It's impossible to deny that it's similar to Danganronpa, from the idea of a killing game to the way the trials are set up. Still, it manages to stand out on its own thanks to its unusual setting, strange cast, and new ways to play.”

-17.1
Critics
74
Steam
91
Metacritic
—

“Sudden Strike 5 is a solid, if unspectacular RTS experience. It feels authentic and immersive as a WWII strategy game, and really makes you focus on the strategy part of that in order to succeed. It’s clunky controls on console and lack of teaching the player the game hold it back from being great, but any RTS fan should find the experience enjoyable.”

+3.3
Critics
76
Steam
73
Metacritic
—

“While Kingdom’s Return isn’t a bad game, at Inti Creates, “not bad” simply isn’t good enough.”

+10.6
Critics
66
Steam
55
Metacritic
—