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Blue Reflection Quartet

Blue Reflection Quartet

Release Date: Jul 30, 2026
+11.2

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 12, 2026 | Score 60

“An absolute mixed bag, featuring 2 reasonably good and distinctive RPGs, but then 2 lesser offshoot efforts that muddy the overall picture of quality for the package”

Critics
75
Steam
64
Metacritic
—
Blue Reflection Quartet

Blue Reflection Quartet

Release Date: Jul 30, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 12, 2026 | Score 60

“An absolute mixed bag, featuring 2 reasonably good and distinctive RPGs, but then 2 lesser offshoot efforts that muddy the overall picture of quality for the package”

+11.2
Critics
75
Steam
64
Metacritic
—
Truxton Extreme

Truxton Extreme

Release Date: Jul 30, 2026
-12.6

Latest Review

Benjamin Bell at Netto’s Game Room

Aug 7, 2026 | Score 80

“Truxton Extreme is every arcade-goer's dream—though it is certainly not for the faint of heart. Its high-speed, precision-based gameplay, outstanding soundtrack, and challenging stages make it a worthy successor, while its unlockable modes, model gallery, and animated manga really help complete the package. It is a memorable experience to say the least, but players should be fully aware of what they are getting into before taking the plunge.”

Critics
83
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Truxton Extreme

Truxton Extreme

Release Date: Jul 30, 2026

Latest review: Benjamin Bell at Netto’s Game Room

Aug 7, 2026 | Score 80

“Truxton Extreme is every arcade-goer's dream—though it is certainly not for the faint of heart. Its high-speed, precision-based gameplay, outstanding soundtrack, and challenging stages make it a worthy successor, while its unlockable modes, model gallery, and animated manga really help complete the package. It is a memorable experience to say the least, but players should be fully aware of what they are getting into before taking the plunge.”

Kusan: City of Wolves

Kusan: City of Wolves

Release Date: Jul 30, 2026
-9.9

Latest Review

Emina Zulić at AltChar

Aug 31, 2026 | Score 80

“Kusan: City of Wolves is a mix of Hotline Miami's one-hit brutality and a neon-soaked, Beastars-flavoured world, bringing a tight but punishing gameplay loop, top-down combat, and beautiful visuals.”

Critics
81
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Kusan: City of Wolves

Kusan: City of Wolves

Release Date: Jul 30, 2026

Latest review: Emina Zulić at AltChar

Aug 31, 2026 | Score 80

“Kusan: City of Wolves is a mix of Hotline Miami's one-hit brutality and a neon-soaked, Beastars-flavoured world, bringing a tight but punishing gameplay loop, top-down combat, and beautiful visuals.”

EXSTETRA

EXSTETRA

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
-14.8

Latest Review

Giuseppe Vecchio at Side Project

Aug 13, 2026 | Score 66

“The years on its shoulders are noticeable, especially in terms of visuals and animations, but EXSTETRA is quite an interesting JRPG, boasting remarkable character design and a peculiar kissing mechanic that manages to win you over.”

Critics
66
Steam
79
Metacritic
—
EXSTETRA

EXSTETRA

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026

Latest review: Giuseppe Vecchio at Side Project

Aug 13, 2026 | Score 66

“The years on its shoulders are noticeable, especially in terms of visuals and animations, but EXSTETRA is quite an interesting JRPG, boasting remarkable character design and a peculiar kissing mechanic that manages to win you over.”

Shard Squad

Shard Squad

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
-10.5

Latest Review

Győző Baki at DayOne

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 75

“It may lack the depth or variety of some of the bests out there, but Shard Squad is a fairly unique take on the crowded bullet heaven genre. Having to evolve and create synergies between creatures, and even being able to combine said abilities in co-op, makes for an addictive and fun experience, with more than enough content to enjoy over plenty of hours. Sure it’s a bit repetitive and grindy, but I’ve also found it to be an excellent timewaster and a perfectly enjoyable survivors-like if you, like me, can’t get enough of this formula.”

Critics
75
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Shard Squad

Shard Squad

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026

Latest review: Győző Baki at DayOne

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 75

Rita

Rita

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Rita

Rita

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
-15.3

Latest Review

Veronica Cali at Side Project

Aug 5, 2026 | Score 70

“A parodic, low-poly, out-of-control version of Crazy Taxi, capable of pushing you to start one run after another despite barely ever introducing anything new.”

Critics
69
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026

Latest review: Veronica Cali at Side Project

Aug 5, 2026 | Score 70

“A parodic, low-poly, out-of-control version of Crazy Taxi, capable of pushing you to start one run after another despite barely ever introducing anything new.”

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
+20.8

Latest Review

Bruno de Souza Bom at Press Attack

Aug 6, 2026 | Score 65

“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand offers a different approach within the franchise and successfully adapts some of the series' strongest elements into a survival-focused experience. Building an effective defense, choosing technologies, and constantly reacting to enemy attacks creates intense moments, especially when stronger enemies appear and every decision starts to matter. However, the biggest issue lies in its limited scope. Final Stand is a much smaller experience than a full Company of Heroes game, functioning almost like a separate mode that is restricted by the amount of available content. Despite having a strong strategic foundation, the lack of variety and some systems that encourage replaying the same battles repeatedly make the sense of discovery disappear faster than it should. The randomness of technologies can also create unfair situations, while the lack of saving options and some camera issues show that there was still room for more improvements. It is an experience with good ideas that can provide enjoyable matches, especially for players who like testing different strategies or playing cooperatively, but it leaves the impression that Final Stand could have gone much further. With more maps, a greater variety of events, deeper progression, and additional quality-of-life improvements, it could have become a much more memorable addition to the franchise.”

Case Solved: The London Files

Case Solved: The London Files

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
+8.9

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 5, 2026 | Score 70

“There’s a straightforward quality to how the game has the player use deduction that could make it great for beginners, but veteran mystery fans will likely find it too stripped down and simplified”

Critics
77
Steam
68
Metacritic
—
Case Solved: The London Files

Case Solved: The London Files

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 5, 2026 | Score 70

“There’s a straightforward quality to how the game has the player use deduction that could make it great for beginners, but veteran mystery fans will likely find it too stripped down and simplified”

Mistfall Hunter

Mistfall Hunter

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026
+16.0

Latest Review

Konstantinos Kalkanis at Enternity.gr

Aug 12, 2026 | Score 60

“Mistfall Hunter is unlikely to retain the audience it needs to stay in the spotlight for years to come, but in any case, it’s a commendable first effort for a new studio.”

Critics
74
Steam
55
Metacritic
61
Mistfall Hunter

Mistfall Hunter

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026

Latest review: Konstantinos Kalkanis at Enternity.gr

Aug 12, 2026 | Score 60

“Mistfall Hunter is unlikely to retain the audience it needs to stay in the spotlight for years to come, but in any case, it’s a commendable first effort for a new studio.”

Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026
-26.9

Latest Review

Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 60

“Sir, We Have an Orc Problem feels right at home with the best flash games on Newgrounds or Armor Games, really weaponizing the dopamine you get from slow progression and grinding out upgrade trees. As a title you’d pay for, it is a little lacking in content and longevity, but just a little; if the game has your interest, I’d still give it a try, but I might recommend picking it up on sale if you do.”

Critics
60
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026

Latest review: Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 60

“Sir, We Have an Orc Problem feels right at home with the best flash games on Newgrounds or Armor Games, really weaponizing the dopamine you get from slow progression and grinding out upgrade trees. As a title you’d pay for, it is a little lacking in content and longevity, but just a little; if the game has your interest, I’d still give it a try, but I might recommend picking it up on sale if you do.”

Shards of Order

Shards of Order

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026
-4.3

Latest Review

BaziCenter Staff at BaziCenter

Aug 17, 2026 | Score 85

“Although the Shards of Order formula doesn't change fundamentally from start to finish, the game constantly encourages the audience to create changes and not use a fixed process.”

Critics
86
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Shards of Order

Shards of Order

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026

Latest review: BaziCenter Staff at BaziCenter

Aug 17, 2026 | Score 85

“Although the Shards of Order formula doesn't change fundamentally from start to finish, the game constantly encourages the audience to create changes and not use a fixed process.”

Suncraft

Suncraft

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Suncraft

Suncraft

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Lunarium

Lunarium

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026
-10.8

Latest Review

Jacob Price at So Many Games

Aug 31, 2026 | Score 70

“Lunarium almost works to introduce Souls-inspired isometric ARPG to interested players. Combat satisfies while the story underserves its themes with a rocky narrative structure. Some will find Ave and Lune’s relationship the core of their experience, while others will enjoy the smaller, easily navigable levels. Lunarium shoots for the moon and lands among the Starfarers.”

Critics
77
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
Lunarium

Lunarium

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026

Latest review: Jacob Price at So Many Games

Aug 31, 2026 | Score 70

“Lunarium almost works to introduce Souls-inspired isometric ARPG to interested players. Combat satisfies while the story underserves its themes with a rocky narrative structure. Some will find Ave and Lune’s relationship the core of their experience, while others will enjoy the smaller, easily navigable levels. Lunarium shoots for the moon and lands among the Starfarers.”

The Green Light

The Green Light

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026
-22.2

Latest Review

Dylan Kocins at MKAU Gaming

Aug 9, 2026 | Score 50

“The Green Light is a short journey that can be finished in an hour, and, beneath the horror, it tackles some genuinely relatable themes. I appreciated what it was trying to say, and there’s a more interesting story about anxiety and feeling trapped hiding underneath the surface.”

Critics
58
Steam
80
Metacritic
—
The Green Light

The Green Light

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026

Latest review: Dylan Kocins at MKAU Gaming

Aug 9, 2026 | Score 50

“The Green Light is a short journey that can be finished in an hour, and, beneath the horror, it tackles some genuinely relatable themes. I appreciated what it was trying to say, and there’s a more interesting story about anxiety and feeling trapped hiding underneath the surface.”

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026
+21.9

Latest Review

Shawn Robinson at Minimap

Aug 11, 2026 | Score 70

“While it isn’t perfect, Halo: Campaign Evolved still feels like a sizeable improvement over the Anniversary remaster while easily justifying a playthrough for fans new and old. It may stick too closely to some more frustrating aspects of Combat Evolved itself while offering some mediocre additional content, but the improvements made to tighten up the level design, amplify weapon feel, and heighten visual quality without sacrificing artistic direction are a big step in the right direction. If you’re looking for a great companion piece to the original game, Halo: Campaign Evolved is an enjoyably faithful romp from beginning to end.”

Critics
82
Steam
62
Metacritic
58
Halo: Campaign Evolved

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Release Date: Jul 28, 2026

Latest review: Shawn Robinson at Minimap

Infinitevania

Infinitevania

Release Date: Jul 24, 2026
-23.8

Latest Review

Douglas Souza Dos Santos at GameFM

Aug 3, 2026 | Score 70

“Infinitevania is a homage made by fans for fans, a metroidvania that understands its references, respects its inspirations, and delivers a fun, charismatic experience. With that, the game shows a lot of potential and reinforces that Brazil has the talent and creativity to craft adventures capable of winning over players beyond our borders.”

Critics
70
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Infinitevania

Infinitevania

Release Date: Jul 24, 2026

Latest review: Douglas Souza Dos Santos at GameFM

Aug 3, 2026 | Score 70

“Infinitevania is a homage made by fans for fans, a metroidvania that understands its references, respects its inspirations, and delivers a fun, charismatic experience. With that, the game shows a lot of potential and reinforces that Brazil has the talent and creativity to craft adventures capable of winning over players beyond our borders.”

Dodo Duckie

Dodo Duckie

Release Date: Jul 23, 2026
-8.3

Latest Review

Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Aug 21, 2026 | Score 100

“Dodo Duckie is a great debut title from the studio. I’m not usually a fan of playing platformers on my PC, but I had a surprising blast here, even if it was short. I can’t wait to see what the developers bring to the table next, because I’ll definitely be giving it a shot. It’s for this reason that I give it the Thumb Culture Platinum Award!”

Critics
90
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Dodo Duckie

Dodo Duckie

Release Date: Jul 23, 2026

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Aug 21, 2026 | Score 100

“Dodo Duckie is a great debut title from the studio. I’m not usually a fan of playing platformers on my PC, but I had a surprising blast here, even if it was short. I can’t wait to see what the developers bring to the table next, because I’ll definitely be giving it a shot. It’s for this reason that I give it the Thumb Culture Platinum Award!”

Memory of Memorie : A Chill Story

Memory of Memorie : A Chill Story

Release Date: Jul 23, 2026
-44.3

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 4, 2026 | Score 54

“One of those cases where I suppose the concept the developers had in mind is implemented reasonably well, but that it’s so lacking in overall ambition and depth that it’s hard to consider much of a game”

Critics
54
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Memory of Memorie : A Chill Story

Memory of Memorie : A Chill Story

Release Date: Jul 23, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Aug 4, 2026 | Score 54

“One of those cases where I suppose the concept the developers had in mind is implemented reasonably well, but that it’s so lacking in overall ambition and depth that it’s hard to consider much of a game”

Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest

Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest

Release Date: Jul 23, 2026
-9.1

Latest Review

Wes Playfair at NookGaming

Aug 7, 2026 | Score 80

“Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest is a worthy follow-up to Staffer Case that expands and enriches the Staffer universe. Though it focuses more on narrative than puzzles and has somewhat different strengths and weaknesses than its predecessor, Staffer Retro maintains the series’ main thematic thrust and has me excited to see where the story will go next.”

Critics
81
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest

Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest

Release Date: Jul 23, 2026

Latest review: Wes Playfair at NookGaming

Aug 7, 2026 | Score 80

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-12.6
Critics
83
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
-9.9
Critics
81
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
-14.8
Critics
66
Steam
79
Metacritic
—

“It may lack the depth or variety of some of the bests out there, but Shard Squad is a fairly unique take on the crowded bullet heaven genre. Having to evolve and create synergies between creatures, and even being able to combine said abilities in co-op, makes for an addictive and fun experience, with more than enough content to enjoy over plenty of hours. Sure it’s a bit repetitive and grindy, but I’ve also found it to be an excellent timewaster and a perfectly enjoyable survivors-like if you, like me, can’t get enough of this formula.”

-10.5
Critics
75
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
-15.3
Critics
69
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Critics
70
Steam
49
Metacritic
—
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026

Latest review: Bruno de Souza Bom at Press Attack

Aug 6, 2026 | Score 65

“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand offers a different approach within the franchise and successfully adapts some of the series' strongest elements into a survival-focused experience. Building an effective defense, choosing technologies, and constantly reacting to enemy attacks creates intense moments, especially when stronger enemies appear and every decision starts to matter. However, the biggest issue lies in its limited scope. Final Stand is a much smaller experience than a full Company of Heroes game, functioning almost like a separate mode that is restricted by the amount of available content. Despite having a strong strategic foundation, the lack of variety and some systems that encourage replaying the same battles repeatedly make the sense of discovery disappear faster than it should. The randomness of technologies can also create unfair situations, while the lack of saving options and some camera issues show that there was still room for more improvements. It is an experience with good ideas that can provide enjoyable matches, especially for players who like testing different strategies or playing cooperatively, but it leaves the impression that Final Stand could have gone much further. With more maps, a greater variety of events, deeper progression, and additional quality-of-life improvements, it could have become a much more memorable addition to the franchise.”

+20.8
Critics
70
Steam
49
Metacritic
—
+8.9
Critics
77
Steam
68
Metacritic
—
+16.0
Critics
74
Steam
55
Metacritic
61
-26.9
Critics
60
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
-4.3
Critics
86
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
-10.8
Critics
77
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
-22.2
Critics
58
Steam
80
Metacritic
—

Aug 11, 2026 | Score 70

“While it isn’t perfect, Halo: Campaign Evolved still feels like a sizeable improvement over the Anniversary remaster while easily justifying a playthrough for fans new and old. It may stick too closely to some more frustrating aspects of Combat Evolved itself while offering some mediocre additional content, but the improvements made to tighten up the level design, amplify weapon feel, and heighten visual quality without sacrificing artistic direction are a big step in the right direction. If you’re looking for a great companion piece to the original game, Halo: Campaign Evolved is an enjoyably faithful romp from beginning to end.”

+21.9
Critics
82
Steam
62
Metacritic
58
-23.8
Critics
70
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
-8.3
Critics
90
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
-44.3
Critics
54
Steam
98
Metacritic
—

“Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest is a worthy follow-up to Staffer Case that expands and enriches the Staffer universe. Though it focuses more on narrative than puzzles and has somewhat different strengths and weaknesses than its predecessor, Staffer Retro maintains the series’ main thematic thrust and has me excited to see where the story will go next.”

-9.1
Critics
81
Steam
90
Metacritic
—