Track critic scores against the player curve

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

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.”

Titanium Court

Latest review: Christian Donlan at Eurogamer

May 6, 2026 | Score 80

“This genre blend revels in its own sense of imagination and excess.”

Kiln

Latest review: Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote at Geeks & Com

May 6, 2026 | Score 60

“Kiln is a frustrating game to review, because it’s impossible not to see the full potential of its concept. Its premise is brilliant, its pottery-making mechanics are ingenious, and its art direction is flawless. The foundations of an excellent multiplayer game are clearly there, and when everything works as intended, the experience can be genuinely fun. However, in its current state, the game mostly feels like it was released far too early. Its glaring lack of content, rapid repetitiveness, uninspiring progression, balancing issues, and—above all—an already concerning player base significantly limit the enjoyment it can offer. Despite its more-than-attractive price, Kiln remains, above all, an excellent idea that still needs a lot more work.”

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes

Latest review: Roberto Paggi at Manual dos Games

May 1, 2026 | Score 68

“Little Nightmares VR is a good choice for fans of the franchise and is certainly a good transition of the series' atmosphere to virtual reality, but unfortunately it fails to be more than that, lacking originality and not straying far from the franchise's comfort zone.”

Outbound

Latest review: Gameblog Staff at Gameblog

May 7, 2026 | Score 60

“Outbound is a game with a sincere execution, but one that doesn't fully follow through on its ideas. By playing it safe to avoid gameplay that might be too demanding for players, it misses out on a potential that could have made it a true must-have in the cozy gaming scene. Still, it remains a contemplative pleasure for lovers of virtual exploration… one you'll play through from start to finish before tucking it away in the back of your collection, unsure if you'll ever pull it out again to relive the same journey.”

Rumbral

Latest review: Jordan Hawes at WayTooManyGames

May 14, 2026 | Score 45

“Unfortunately, Rumbral was a bit of a disappointment for me. I don’t mind a short game as long as it’s impactful for the small time I’m in it. However, on almost all accounts it falls short. There is a great idea here with the weird dimension shifting neon pink liquid, but it’s never fleshed out. There isn’t enough creative puzzles, gameplay, or story that would make me think about this game after I have beaten it.”

Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith

Latest review: Oyun Günlüğü Staff at Oyun Günlüğü

May 1, 2026 | Score 73

“Although its mechanics are simpler than they should be, this indie game offers enjoyable gameplay and is worth the money and time you spend on it.”

Caromble

Latest review: Kelvin Richards at Analog Stick Gaming

May 4, 2026 | Score 65

“Caromble! is still a decent time and I enjoyed playing through it. It was definitely a fresh take on the brick break genre and definitely a different style of game than I usually play. If you play this style of game, I can recommend it, but be prepared, because if you’re like me, it might trigger a switch inside you that can cause you to get frustrated.”

Tides Of Tomorrow

Latest review: Use a Potion Staff at Use a Potion

May 6, 2026 | Score 90

“Tides of Tomorrow is a wonderful adventure that feels incredibly unique thanks to its cleverly implemented ‘Story-Link’ system that helps make it feel unlike any other narrative-driven adventure that I’ve played. Add to that some gorgeous visuals, a story that’ll keep you invested from start to end, and some fun gameplay mechanics that keep the experience varied, and it’s easy to see that it stands out as another special release from the team at Digixart. Sure, your experience with it may vary depending on how invested you are in the ‘Story-Link’ system, but even if you don’t plan on sharing the adventure with someone you know, Tides of Tomorrow is a blast to play.”

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Masters of Albion

Latest review: Richie Shoemaker at VGC

Apr 23, 2026 | Score 80

“For now, Masters of Albion in early access represents a solid start from the wayward creator of some of the greatest games to have been born on these sceptered isles. It’s premature to be rolling out crack-addled 90 per cent scores in this day and age, but when the AI-pocalypse comes and gaming magazines make a comeback - as surely they will - I can see Masters of Albion being deserving of more than a few accolades.”

The Third Shift

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

May 13, 2026 | Score 80

“The Third Shift is a pretty solid horror game. The gameplay loop is simple but enjoyable, and I found myself mostly invested in the story. The graphical style lends itself well to the horror, and the soundtrack is decent. Finally, while short, it doesn’t overstay its welcome and has quite a lot to see in repeat playthroughs. I have to say, as much as I enjoyed The Third Shift, I didn’t find it too scary. There were a couple of solid jumpscares, and the atmosphere was fantastic, but I didn’t feel much looming dread outside of the worry that I’d fail the final minigame and have to redo the fight. Even so, I really enjoyed my time with it, and I’m sure plenty of people would find it more frightening than me. If you’re looking for a solid spooky time for a free weekend I’d suggest you give it a shot. I’m happy to award The Third Shift the Thumb Culture Gold Award and my recommendation.”

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All Hail the Orb

Latest review: Krist Duro at Duuro Magazine

Apr 22, 2026 | Score 80

“All Hail the Orb is a short, absurdly satisfying incremental clicker that turns dopamine-chasing automation and duck-fueled nonsense into one of the easiest recommendations on PC right now.”

Blades, Bows and Magic

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

May 4, 2026 | Score 60

“Blades, Bows and Magic is a simple card battler that understands how to make a small ruleset feel readable and occasionally clever. Its best card abilities create the kind of sneaky reversals that make you grin, and its straightforward design makes it very easy to pick up. On the Other hand, the lack of real deckbuilding leaves the whole thing feeling lighter than it should. You can read the board, spot the threat, and understand the counter, but you cannot always shape the outcome satisfactorily. That makes the strategy feel reactive rather than authored. Still, there is something quietly likeable about it. Not flashy, not especially rich, but tidy, mischievous, and easy to grasp. Blades, Bows and Magic know exactly what sort of game it wants to be. It just does not always give the player enough say. Blades, Bows and Magic gets the Thumb Culture Silver Award.”

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

Latest review: Randy Rhodes at Lords Of Gaming

May 3, 2026 | Score 90

“Vampire Crawlers is exactly the kind of follow-up you hope for from a studio like poncle. Taking everything that made Vampire Survivors so addictive and making it work in an entirely new genre is no small feat. Yet, they pull it off here with the same knack for excellent game design that made the original a phenomenon. The visual effects and soundtrack are tantalizing, the dungeon crawling adds a fun element in between the action, and the deck-building depth and addictive progression system will keep you locked in. The shared Evolution combinations from Survivors take some discovery away for veterans, but it’s a minor drawback for an otherwise outstanding experience. Between Xbox Game Pass and the $9.99 price point, Vampire Crawlers is the easiest recommendation of the year.”

Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

Latest review: Jeremy Schepper at Netto’s Game Room

May 4, 2026 | Score 80

“Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege was a delightful experience, despite the frequent frustrations that I encountered. Once I accepted that the game was intentionally designed with this classic, old-school approach, I shifted my expectations and met the game where it's at. If you take the time to get familiar with the game's pacing and Rudiger's moveset, you'll find that Saint Slayer is far from impossible. By the time that I beat the game, I was really enjoying the satisfaction of overcoming a difficult stage or boss, and even found that I wasn't swearing nearly as much. Lillymo Games delivered a genuine classic with Saint Slayer, and I hope that they revisit this franchise in the future.”

Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch

Latest review: Cody Medellin at Worth Playing

May 4, 2026 | Score 60

“Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch is fine. The combat is good, especially after the week's worth of patches that have fixed things, like missing invincibility frames and toned down the strength of the enemy hits. The game clocks in at a decent length, and the difficulty is fine if you're OK with only having one life per character and fairly long levels with no checkpoints. There's just nothing that elevates the title into being more than a game you play once. Fans of the duo might dig it, but genre fans will find this to be a filler game that briefly satisfies a craving before moving on to more substantial fare.”

RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers

Latest review: Jim Smale at Gert Lush Gaming

Apr 20, 2026 | Score 74

“The game is excellent when I’m actually playing it, making some meaningful strides forward for the genre with the weapon storage and health management, but it still gets stuck in those old-school shortcomings, and I just don’t think about it once I walk away. It nails that punchy arcade atmosphere, and the cell-shaded look is top-tier, but between the tedious boss repetition and the horridly frustrating final encounter, it lacks that lasting hook to make it truly memorable after the credits roll.”

Pragmata

Latest review: Иван Бышонкoв at 3DNews

May 2, 2026 | Score 95

“And this is a rare case where what emerged from development hell wasn't something labored, ready to be released and forgotten like a bad dream, but one of the most unique games in recent years.”