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Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea

Release Date: Aug 19, 2025
-0.0

Latest Review

Seasoned Gaming Staff at Seasoned Gaming

Oct 7, 2025 | Score 85

“When it's flowing, Sword of the Sea is unlike anything else this year. Part skate park, part dreamscape, part living painting.”

Critics
87
Steam
90
Metacritic
84
Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea

Release Date: Aug 19, 2025

Latest review: Seasoned Gaming Staff at Seasoned Gaming

Oct 7, 2025 | Score 85

“When it's flowing, Sword of the Sea is unlike anything else this year. Part skate park, part dreamscape, part living painting.”

-0.0
Critics
87
Steam
90
Metacritic
84
Stick It To The Stickman

Stick It To The Stickman

Release Date: Aug 18, 2025
-11.8

Latest Review

Ashley Barnett-Cosgrove at MKAU Gaming

Aug 19, 2025 | Score 80

“So, has my anticipation been met? Yes, yes, it has. Although the lengthy grind and tiresome comedy didn’t appeal to me, as a whole, Stick it to the Stickman is great. With its fast-paced action, poppy graphics, thoughtful audio, and massive replayability, Stick it to the Stickman is another hit for developer Free Lives and publisher Devolver Digital.”

Critics
85
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Stick It To The Stickman

Stick It To The Stickman

Release Date: Aug 18, 2025

Latest review: Ashley Barnett-Cosgrove at MKAU Gaming

Whispers from the Star

Whispers from the Star

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025
-2.1

Latest Review

Luca Buelli at Indie Games Devel

May 28, 2026 | Score 80

“Whispers from the Star is a project that resists easy categorisation. It is neither a straightforward narrative adventure nor a conventional survival game, and certainly more than a mere technological experiment. Instead, it takes shape as a hybrid interactive experience that seeks to redefine the relationship between player and digital character, shifting the emphasis away from action and toward emotional connection. That is where its greatest strength lies. Despite a few unavoidable technical shortcomings – most notably in voice recognition and in the handling of certain interactions – Whispers from the Star nevertheless delivers a distinct sense of novelty. Not through the depth of its mechanics, but through the way it builds emotional investment, presence, and a feeling of relational responsibility. Beyond its technological experimentation, gameplay mechanics, and ambitious scope, Whispers from the Star achieves something increasingly rare in contemporary game design: it places the player in a position of emotional responsibility for another life. And it is this feeling – simple in form yet deeply human in substance – that stands as its most significant achievement.”

Critics
80
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
Supraworld

Supraworld

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Supraworld

Supraworld

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Bendy: Lone Wolf

Bendy: Lone Wolf

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025
-16.4

Latest Review

James Fraser-Smith at MKAU Gaming

Aug 24, 2025 | Score 80

“The ‘Bendy’ franchise has always thrived on its mixture of vintage cartoon aesthetics and psychological horror, and ‘Bendy: Lone Wolf’ takes that formula into darker, more personal territory. Where previous entries leaned heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving, Lone Wolf emphasises survival mechanics, isolation, and the slow unravelling of one character’s psyche.”

Critics
68
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
Bendy: Lone Wolf

Bendy: Lone Wolf

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025

Latest review: James Fraser-Smith at MKAU Gaming

Aug 24, 2025 | Score 80

“The ‘Bendy’ franchise has always thrived on its mixture of vintage cartoon aesthetics and psychological horror, and ‘Bendy: Lone Wolf’ takes that formula into darker, more personal territory. Where previous entries leaned heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving, Lone Wolf emphasises survival mechanics, isolation, and the slow unravelling of one character’s psyche.”

The Dark Queen of Mortholme

The Dark Queen of Mortholme

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025
+1.9

Latest Review

Alana Dunitz at GameGrin

Aug 15, 2025 | Score 80

“The Dark Queen of Mortholme is a game unlike any other I've played. It has a great story and a loop system that kept me coming back until I got to the end.”

Critics
85
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
The Dark Queen of Mortholme

The Dark Queen of Mortholme

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025

Latest review: Alana Dunitz at GameGrin

Aug 15, 2025 | Score 80

“The Dark Queen of Mortholme is a game unlike any other I've played. It has a great story and a loop system that kept me coming back until I got to the end.”

OFF

OFF

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025
-14.4

Latest Review

Jemma Casson at Pure Nintendo

Oct 23, 2025 | Score 80

“OFF is one of the most out-there titles I've played. It's a creative game that's sure to leave an impression. The turn-based battles are satisfying, the puzzles are some of the toughest and most creative I've seen in recent years, and the visual style stands out. If you're a fan of quirky titles, this one is worth checking out.”

Critics
82
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
OFF

OFF

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025

Latest review: Jemma Casson at Pure Nintendo

Oct 23, 2025 | Score 80

“OFF is one of the most out-there titles I've played. It's a creative game that's sure to leave an impression. The turn-based battles are satisfying, the puzzles are some of the toughest and most creative I've seen in recent years, and the visual style stands out. If you're a fan of quirky titles, this one is worth checking out.”

Voxelgram 2

Voxelgram 2

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
-6.7

Latest Review

Mina Smith at LadiesGamers.com

Oct 28, 2025 | Score 80

“Voxelgram 2 is a great nonogram-like game with a lot of content and a big challenge. I liked everything about it, from the informative tutorial to the simple but charming graphics. My only issue with it was the dizziness, which is probably mostly a me problem. If you like puzzle games, especially nonograms, you will probably love this one too!”

Critics
80
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Voxelgram 2

Voxelgram 2

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Mina Smith at LadiesGamers.com

Oct 28, 2025 | Score 80

“Voxelgram 2 is a great nonogram-like game with a lot of content and a big challenge. I liked everything about it, from the informative tutorial to the simple but charming graphics. My only issue with it was the dizziness, which is probably mostly a me problem. If you like puzzle games, especially nonograms, you will probably love this one too!”

Inkshade

Inkshade

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
+2.2

Latest Review

3DNews Staff at 3DNews

Aug 30, 2025 | Score 80

“Inkshade is not a grand canvas that breaks the mold, but it is a rather interesting chamber work that will definitely appeal to connoisseurs of atmospheric stories and moderately complex tactical challenges.”

Critics
90
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
Inkshade

Inkshade

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: 3DNews Staff at 3DNews

Aug 30, 2025 | Score 80

“Inkshade is not a grand canvas that breaks the mold, but it is a rather interesting chamber work that will definitely appeal to connoisseurs of atmospheric stories and moderately complex tactical challenges.”

Midnight Murder Club

Midnight Murder Club

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
+3.2

Latest Review

Impulsegamer Staff at Impulsegamer

Sep 24, 2025 | Score 82

“Midnight Murder Club is an original, fun party game with a compelling concept and price, marred by duds of gamemodes and quality of life issues that take away from the experience, but do not ruin it.”

Critics
69
Steam
65
Metacritic
—
Midnight Murder Club

Midnight Murder Club

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Impulsegamer Staff at Impulsegamer

Sep 24, 2025 | Score 82

“Midnight Murder Club is an original, fun party game with a compelling concept and price, marred by duds of gamemodes and quality of life issues that take away from the experience, but do not ruin it.”

Dice Gambit

Dice Gambit

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
-11.3

Latest Review

The Games Machine Staff at The Games Machine

Sep 3, 2025 | Score 77

“Dice Gambit is a turn-based tactical roguelike that combines hexagonal grid combat with family management. Each member of the family belongs to a different class and can evolve with active and passive skills, but Stamina decreases with each mission, forcing constant replacement. Death is permanent, and the loss of a relative can compromise the expansion of the lineage, forcing you to balance rest and deployments. The combat is good, with various combos to perform with dice, but the graphic representation of heroes and enemies in battle is rather anonymous.”

Critics
77
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
Dice Gambit

Dice Gambit

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
Robert on Earth

Robert on Earth

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
-17.6

Latest Review

Victor Tan at GameLuster

Sep 4, 2025 | Score 70

“Robert on Earth provides a great cozy farming sim experience but it does need time to establish itself and you must progress the story to access all that the game has to offer.”

Critics
70
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
Robert on Earth

Robert on Earth

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Victor Tan at GameLuster

Sep 4, 2025 | Score 70

“Robert on Earth provides a great cozy farming sim experience but it does need time to establish itself and you must progress the story to access all that the game has to offer.”

Monster Mop Up

Monster Mop Up

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
-3.5

Latest Review

Bex Prouse at GameGrin

Oct 5, 2025 | Score 50

“Monster Mop Up allows you to catch Ragamuffins and clean the crap out of everything, but that's about it. If you want to turn your brain off for a while and clean, then it's a good way to go, but otherwise, there's not a lot of variation.”

Critics
55
Steam
58
Metacritic
—
Monster Mop Up

Monster Mop Up

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Bex Prouse at GameGrin

Oct 5, 2025 | Score 50

“Monster Mop Up allows you to catch Ragamuffins and clean the crap out of everything, but that's about it. If you want to turn your brain off for a while and clean, then it's a good way to go, but otherwise, there's not a lot of variation.”

Lost Twins 2

Lost Twins 2

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
-16.2

Latest Review

Simone Cantini at Console-Tribe

Oct 3, 2025 | Score 75

“Lost Twins 2 isn’t for thrill-seekers or fans of intense action. It’s a gentle, contemplative puzzle game with a heartfelt story and thoughtful design. As you play, it quietly stirs emotions and leaves a lasting impression. Simple yet powerful, imperfect but sincere—a small gem to experience with an open heart.”

Critics
74
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Lost Twins 2

Lost Twins 2

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Simone Cantini at Console-Tribe

Oct 3, 2025 | Score 75

“Lost Twins 2 isn’t for thrill-seekers or fans of intense action. It’s a gentle, contemplative puzzle game with a heartfelt story and thoughtful design. As you play, it quietly stirs emotions and leaves a lasting impression. Simple yet powerful, imperfect but sincere—a small gem to experience with an open heart.”

Iwakura Aria

Iwakura Aria

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Zahra Ymer at Qualbert.com

Sep 11, 2025 | Score 80

“In the end, Iwakura Aria succeeds most in what is easiest to praise: its visual beauty, atmospheric sound design, and incredibly strong vocal performances. These elements are undeniably evocative, and for some players, they may be enough to carry the experience. Yet the deeper flaws, predictable narrative beats, weak side characters, shallow branching structures, and a flawed localization, prevent the game from reaching its potential. Its historical setting and sapphic framing give it cultural resonance, but this resonance sometimes feels like borrowed gravitas rather than fully realized commentary.”

Critics
82
Steam
79
Metacritic
—
Iwakura Aria

Iwakura Aria

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Zahra Ymer at Qualbert.com

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
-10.2

Latest Review

Damian Fitas at GameOnly

Nov 1, 2025 | Score 70

“Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition is a remaster that feels relatively unnecessary, as mod creators accomplished years ago what the developers have only just delivered. Even if the lack of a proper, full-fledged remake is disappointing, one needs to remember that it would likely have raised the game’s price considerably. That said, it’s hard to argue with the amount of content you get here for just 90 PLN.”

Critics
75
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
D

Drag x Drive

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
+13.3

Latest Review

Jesse Lennox at Digital Trends

Oct 14, 2025 | Score 70

“The unique control scheme of Drag X Drive is more than just a gimmick, but ends up feeling more like a prototype.”

Critics
62
Steam
—
Metacritic
49
D

Drag x Drive

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Jesse Lennox at Digital Trends

Oct 14, 2025 | Score 70

“The unique control scheme of Drag X Drive is more than just a gimmick, but ends up feeling more like a prototype.”

+13.3
Critics
62
Steam
—
Metacritic
49
Madden NFL 26

Madden NFL 26

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
+31.4

Latest Review

Aaron Price at WayTooManyGames

Sep 27, 2025 | Score 55

“While the actual players look good, there’s a lot of visual issues. The music choices are eclectic, but primarily not up my alley and I have no control over that. There’s a very predatory approach to microtransactions and being able to be even a little competitive in ultimate team. Overall, with the $70 price tag and the amount of extra money that seems expected of you to spend to be able to really enjoy the game against other players, it would be cheaper for you to get a season ticket and just go to the games yourself.”

Critics
78
Steam
53
Metacritic
40
Madden NFL 26

Madden NFL 26

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: Aaron Price at WayTooManyGames

Square Logic

Square Logic

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025
-20.9

Latest Review

PS3Blog.net Staff at PS3Blog.net

Sep 23, 2025 | Score 60

“Minimalist logic-based puzzle game”

Critics
77
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Square Logic

Square Logic

Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

Latest review: PS3Blog.net Staff at PS3Blog.net

Sep 23, 2025 | Score 60

“Minimalist logic-based puzzle game”

-20.9
Critics
77
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey

Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey

Release Date: Aug 13, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey

Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey

Release Date: Aug 13, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
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Aug 19, 2025 | Score 80

“So, has my anticipation been met? Yes, yes, it has. Although the lengthy grind and tiresome comedy didn’t appeal to me, as a whole, Stick it to the Stickman is great. With its fast-paced action, poppy graphics, thoughtful audio, and massive replayability, Stick it to the Stickman is another hit for developer Free Lives and publisher Devolver Digital.”

-11.8
Critics
85
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Whispers from the Star

Whispers from the Star

Release Date: Aug 15, 2025

Latest review: Luca Buelli at Indie Games Devel

May 28, 2026 | Score 80

“Whispers from the Star is a project that resists easy categorisation. It is neither a straightforward narrative adventure nor a conventional survival game, and certainly more than a mere technological experiment. Instead, it takes shape as a hybrid interactive experience that seeks to redefine the relationship between player and digital character, shifting the emphasis away from action and toward emotional connection. That is where its greatest strength lies. Despite a few unavoidable technical shortcomings – most notably in voice recognition and in the handling of certain interactions – Whispers from the Star nevertheless delivers a distinct sense of novelty. Not through the depth of its mechanics, but through the way it builds emotional investment, presence, and a feeling of relational responsibility. Beyond its technological experimentation, gameplay mechanics, and ambitious scope, Whispers from the Star achieves something increasingly rare in contemporary game design: it places the player in a position of emotional responsibility for another life. And it is this feeling – simple in form yet deeply human in substance – that stands as its most significant achievement.”

-2.1
Critics
80
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
-16.4
Critics
68
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
+1.9
Critics
85
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
-14.4
Critics
82
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
-6.7
Critics
80
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
+2.2
Critics
90
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
+3.2
Critics
69
Steam
65
Metacritic
—

Latest review: The Games Machine Staff at The Games Machine

Sep 3, 2025 | Score 77

“Dice Gambit is a turn-based tactical roguelike that combines hexagonal grid combat with family management. Each member of the family belongs to a different class and can evolve with active and passive skills, but Stamina decreases with each mission, forcing constant replacement. Death is permanent, and the loss of a relative can compromise the expansion of the lineage, forcing you to balance rest and deployments. The combat is good, with various combos to perform with dice, but the graphic representation of heroes and enemies in battle is rather anonymous.”

-11.3
Critics
77
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
-17.6
Critics
70
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
-3.5
Critics
55
Steam
58
Metacritic
—
-16.2
Critics
74
Steam
90
Metacritic
—

Sep 11, 2025 | Score 80

“In the end, Iwakura Aria succeeds most in what is easiest to praise: its visual beauty, atmospheric sound design, and incredibly strong vocal performances. These elements are undeniably evocative, and for some players, they may be enough to carry the experience. Yet the deeper flaws, predictable narrative beats, weak side characters, shallow branching structures, and a flawed localization, prevent the game from reaching its potential. Its historical setting and sapphic framing give it cultural resonance, but this resonance sometimes feels like borrowed gravitas rather than fully realized commentary.”

N/A
Critics
82
Steam
79
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Damian Fitas at GameOnly

Nov 1, 2025 | Score 70

“Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition is a remaster that feels relatively unnecessary, as mod creators accomplished years ago what the developers have only just delivered. Even if the lack of a proper, full-fledged remake is disappointing, one needs to remember that it would likely have raised the game’s price considerably. That said, it’s hard to argue with the amount of content you get here for just 90 PLN.”

-10.2
Critics
75
Steam
85
Metacritic
—

Sep 27, 2025 | Score 55

“While the actual players look good, there’s a lot of visual issues. The music choices are eclectic, but primarily not up my alley and I have no control over that. There’s a very predatory approach to microtransactions and being able to be even a little competitive in ultimate team. Overall, with the $70 price tag and the amount of extra money that seems expected of you to spend to be able to really enjoy the game against other players, it would be cheaper for you to get a season ticket and just go to the games yourself.”

+31.4
Critics
78
Steam
53
Metacritic
40