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Prison Boss Prohibition

Prison Boss Prohibition

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
-1.0

Latest Review

Cindy Lennox at BioGamer Girl

Nov 25, 2025 | Score 95

“Prison Boss Prohibition is a near‑perfect example of what VR can do when a clever concept meets tactile design and social play. The core loop; pouring, rolling, and hustling under pressure; feels physically satisfying and consistently generates laugh‑out‑loud moments, especially in co‑op where emergent chaos becomes the game’s best feature. Progression systems, unlocks, and leaderboards give runs real purpose, while New Yolk City’s bright, absurd tone and customization options add personality and replay value.”

Critics
85
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Prison Boss Prohibition

Prison Boss Prohibition

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Cindy Lennox at BioGamer Girl

Nov 25, 2025 | Score 95

“Prison Boss Prohibition is a near‑perfect example of what VR can do when a clever concept meets tactile design and social play. The core loop; pouring, rolling, and hustling under pressure; feels physically satisfying and consistently generates laugh‑out‑loud moments, especially in co‑op where emergent chaos becomes the game’s best feature. Progression systems, unlocks, and leaderboards give runs real purpose, while New Yolk City’s bright, absurd tone and customization options add personality and replay value.”

-1.0
Critics
85
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
BAD END THEATER

BAD END THEATER

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
-15.8

Latest Review

Genghis Husameddin at DayOne

Jul 18, 2025 | Score 80

“BAD END THEATER is an enjoyable stint of being able to choose the dilemmas your cast of characters face and then watching them die a bloody death. It’s an amusing choose-your-adventure sort of game with a bit more than that once you explore what this theatre has to offer, even if it isn’t quite subtle about certain aspects of its venue. Perfect for the sadist in you and even the hopeful. ∎”

Critics
82
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
BAD END THEATER

BAD END THEATER

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Genghis Husameddin at DayOne

Jul 18, 2025 | Score 80

“BAD END THEATER is an enjoyable stint of being able to choose the dilemmas your cast of characters face and then watching them die a bloody death. It’s an amusing choose-your-adventure sort of game with a bit more than that once you explore what this theatre has to offer, even if it isn’t quite subtle about certain aspects of its venue. Perfect for the sadist in you and even the hopeful. ∎”

Fiz and the Rainbow Planet

Fiz and the Rainbow Planet

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
-32.5

Latest Review

Oliver Shellding at WayTooManyGames

Jul 29, 2025 | Score 60

“Overall, with that one odd exception, Fiz and the Rainbow Planet is a great example of a snack video game that’ll be a fun jaunt for fans of pixel art and platformers. The cohesion is solid, I enjoyed how the characters interacted, and nothing particularly crazy happened with play or controls.”

Critics
68
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
Fiz and the Rainbow Planet

Fiz and the Rainbow Planet

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Oliver Shellding at WayTooManyGames

Jul 29, 2025 | Score 60

“Overall, with that one odd exception, Fiz and the Rainbow Planet is a great example of a snack video game that’ll be a fun jaunt for fans of pixel art and platformers. The cohesion is solid, I enjoyed how the characters interacted, and nothing particularly crazy happened with play or controls.”

Return to Ash

Return to Ash

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
-25.2

Latest Review

Zachary Holmes at TheBigBois

Aug 1, 2025 | Score 80

“Return to Ash is a quiet triumph. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t demand much of your time. But it leaves a mark. Like waking from a vivid dream, you’ll carry bits of it with you. Maybe it’s a line of dialogue. Maybe it’s the moment you chose kindness. Maybe it’s just that soft feeling of being seen. Serenity Forge has delivered something beautifully self-contained. For anyone in need of a reflective, emotionally resonant visual novel, Return to Ash is worth the journey.”

Critics
73
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Return to Ash

Return to Ash

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Zachary Holmes at TheBigBois

Aug 1, 2025 | Score 80

Everdeep Aurora

Everdeep Aurora

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
-14.3

Latest Review

Callum Rakestraw at Entertainium

Jul 29, 2025 | Score 90

“Its easygoing nature suggests a straightforward tale, but has plenty to dig into if you’re willing to follow its many threads.”

Critics
77
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Everdeep Aurora

Everdeep Aurora

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Callum Rakestraw at Entertainium

Jul 29, 2025 | Score 90

“Its easygoing nature suggests a straightforward tale, but has plenty to dig into if you’re willing to follow its many threads.”

Islanders: New Shores

Islanders: New Shores

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
-14.2

Latest Review

Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Oct 16, 2025 | Score 90

“Islanders: New Shores is a wholesome experience that offers much depth for those who want it. No matter what mode or how much effort, the player ends up with a beautiful island full of charming little buildings, each placed with care. After a while, new islands feel like empty canvases, ready to be painted on with lovely tiny buildings. There is something exciting about preparing a spot for a building and then seeing the points rake in. Designing a city may never have been so fun, relaxing and pretty.”

Critics
82
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Islanders: New Shores

Islanders: New Shores

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
T

The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Senja Littman at KonsoliFIN

Sep 2, 2025 | Score 60

“In The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature expansion pack, you'll grow wings and experience what the world looks like from a mischievous fairy's perspective. The best things were the fairy-like clothes and the natural life skills, but the new area Innisgreen was a bit lacking.”

Critics
74
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
T

The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Senja Littman at KonsoliFIN

Sep 2, 2025 | Score 60

“In The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature expansion pack, you'll grow wings and experience what the world looks like from a mischievous fairy's perspective. The best things were the fairy-like clothes and the natural life skills, but the new area Innisgreen was a bit lacking.”

E

EA Sports College Football 26

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
+35.1

Latest Review

Luca Di Lullo at MondoXbox

Sep 26, 2025 | Score 90

“EA Sports College Football 26 is a fantastic university football game, and arguably the best American football simulation available today. This year's version raises the bar with numerous upgrades that make the gameplay experience decidedly superior. With improved gameplay, especially on defense, and exceptional immersion, it's a top-tier product for all fans of the sport.”

Critics
82
Steam
—
Metacritic
47
E

EA Sports College Football 26

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Luca Di Lullo at MondoXbox

Sep 26, 2025 | Score 90

“EA Sports College Football 26 is a fantastic university football game, and arguably the best American football simulation available today. This year's version raises the bar with numerous upgrades that make the gameplay experience decidedly superior. With improved gameplay, especially on defense, and exceptional immersion, it's a top-tier product for all fans of the sport.”

College Craze

College Craze

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
+14.1

Latest Review

Lilia Hellal at Rice Digital

Jul 15, 2022 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“There’s no denying how many hours it’s possible to sink into College Craze, even in its current state of development. With its newly added gallery feature, you can see how much material you have yet to find — including 109 CGs (not including multiple variations in some cases) — plus the sheer number of choices throughout provide a variety of outcomes from even the most seemingly throwaway of selections. College Craze already surprises me by being free in its current state.”

Critics
80
Steam
86
Metacritic
46
College Craze

College Craze

Release Date: Jul 10, 2025

Latest review: Lilia Hellal at Rice Digital

Jul 15, 2022 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

EYES ON THE EXAM

EYES ON THE EXAM

Release Date: Jul 8, 2025
-18.3

Latest Review

Zachary Holmes at TheBigBois

Jul 8, 2025 | Score 75

“EYES ON THE EXAM is a thrilling mix of panic-inducing exams and eerie mysteries. Stay focused, or face the consequences. A unique indie gem that'll keep you on edge.”

Critics
75
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
EYES ON THE EXAM

EYES ON THE EXAM

Release Date: Jul 8, 2025

Latest review: Zachary Holmes at TheBigBois

Jul 8, 2025 | Score 75

“EYES ON THE EXAM is a thrilling mix of panic-inducing exams and eerie mysteries. Stay focused, or face the consequences. A unique indie gem that'll keep you on edge.”

Missile Command Delta

Missile Command Delta

Release Date: Jul 8, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Roger Reichardt at The Gamerheads Podcast

Jul 13, 2025 | Score 83

“13AM Games and Mighty Yell took a bold swing at reinventing Missile Command — and they pulled it off. Both sides of the game — the turn-based strategy mechanics and the visual novel storytelling — are executed really well. Maybe too well, because at times they end up competing for my attention. Fans of visual novels with meaningful choices and a gripping mystery will be drawn in by the story, but may find the Missile Command scenarios a bit tedious. On the flip side, players excited about the strategic gameplay might be less enthusiastic about the slower narrative beats. But for those who appreciate both? Missile Command Delta offers a unique and compelling experience that’s worth seeing through to the end.”

Critics
71
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Missile Command Delta

Missile Command Delta

Somber Echoes

Somber Echoes

Release Date: Jul 8, 2025
-12.8

Latest Review

Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho at PSX Brasil

Aug 18, 2025 | Score 80

“Somber Echoes is a good metroidvania with a great movement system. The combat is simple and the story is weak, but it's worth checking out if you're looking for games in the genre.”

Critics
71
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Somber Echoes

Somber Echoes

Release Date: Jul 8, 2025

Latest review: Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho at PSX Brasil

Aug 18, 2025 | Score 80

“Somber Echoes is a good metroidvania with a great movement system. The combat is simple and the story is weak, but it's worth checking out if you're looking for games in the genre.”

B

Blue Archive

Release Date: Jul 3, 2025
-6.8

Latest Review

Genghis Husameddin at DayOne

Oct 31, 2025 | Score 80

“Where many games opt to host depressing narratives to appeal to their young adult audience, Blue Archive instead plays itself straight—keeping an upbeat vibe with a touch of comic mischief while not being afraid to touch on the “what-ifs” if things all went wrong. It’s easy to pick up and play and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Critics
85
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
B

Blue Archive

Release Date: Jul 3, 2025

Latest review: Genghis Husameddin at DayOne

Oct 31, 2025 | Score 80

“Where many games opt to host depressing narratives to appeal to their young adult audience, Blue Archive instead plays itself straight—keeping an upbeat vibe with a touch of comic mischief while not being afraid to touch on the “what-ifs” if things all went wrong. It’s easy to pick up and play and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Cartoon Survivor

Cartoon Survivor

Release Date: Jul 3, 2025
+8.9

Latest Review

Kevin Lal at MKAU Gaming

Jul 13, 2025 | Score 75

“Overall, the game still feels like a mobile game, but it is visually pleasing and has done a good job of crossing over to PC Gaming. Not groundbreaking, but it scratches the gaming itch. It’s a short title, but completionists will have satisfaction or frustration from replaying levels to get all trophies and stars. Could have done a lot more to move away from the mobile feel.”

Critics
75
Steam
66
Metacritic
—
Cartoon Survivor

Cartoon Survivor

Release Date: Jul 3, 2025

Latest review: Kevin Lal at MKAU Gaming

Jul 13, 2025 | Score 75

Mecha BREAK

Mecha BREAK

Release Date: Jul 2, 2025
+12.3

Latest Review

Kevin Kelly at The Outerhaven Productions

Jul 20, 2025 | Score 80

“Mecha Break delivers what it sets out to do with a sweet entry point into a Hero Shooter. With the potential to continue its dominance with more strikers and modes, for what Mecha Break provides is addicting all on its' own from the start. While some hurdles can be avoided, such as microtransactions, the rest of the action is smooth enough to set a path for a bright future.”

Critics
71
Steam
60
Metacritic
57
Mecha BREAK

Mecha BREAK

Release Date: Jul 2, 2025

Latest review: Kevin Kelly at The Outerhaven Productions

Jul 20, 2025 | Score 80

BloodRush: Undying Wish

BloodRush: Undying Wish

Release Date: Jul 1, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
BloodRush: Undying Wish

BloodRush: Undying Wish

Release Date: Jul 1, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
I

Irem Collection Volume 3

Release Date: Jul 1, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Ken McKown at ZTGD

Aug 1, 2025 | Score 80

“While this collection doesn’t have a marquee title to boast, the games included here are definitely fun. I enjoyed revisiting these as well as playing something I had missed when it came out. I love these old collections and hope we continue to see more of them. Bring on Volume 4 and let’s get even weirder with it.”

Critics
75
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
I

Irem Collection Volume 3

Release Date: Jul 1, 2025

Latest review: Ken McKown at ZTGD

Aug 1, 2025 | Score 80

“While this collection doesn’t have a marquee title to boast, the games included here are definitely fun. I enjoyed revisiting these as well as playing something I had missed when it came out. I love these old collections and hope we continue to see more of them. Bring on Volume 4 and let’s get even weirder with it.”

Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE

Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE

Release Date: Jun 27, 2025
-10.2

Latest Review

John Rafael at NookGaming

Jul 12, 2025 | Score 80

“Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE is a nakige that dabbles with the idea of having a perfect summer vacation. On an island far away from your home, with friends you’ve made during your stay, under the heat of the sun and the salty breeze of the seas, it paints an experience filled with wholesome friendship, self-discovery, and possibly even the promise of a romantic encounter. Through companionship and the willingness to make yourself vulnerable, it’s an emotional journey that’ll have you feeling nostalgic about happier times with people you love. If you’re looking for some space to reflect on experiences and memories from warmer times, why not take a trip to Torishirojima? Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE might just have that thing you’ve been seeking that’ll help you reconnect with your inner child. Simple yet full of emotion, it offers you a chance to live a summer vacation that’s sure to be a memorable one.”

Critics
80
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE
Antro

Antro

Release Date: Jun 27, 2025
-21.5

Latest Review

Arash Parsapour at CriticLenz

Sep 27, 2025 | Score 75

“Antro is a creative, rhythm-based indie platformer with a unique Spanish hip-hop vibe. Despite clunky controls and a predictable story, its powerful artistic style makes it a memorable experience”

Critics
70
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Antro

Antro

Release Date: Jun 27, 2025

Latest review: Arash Parsapour at CriticLenz

Sep 27, 2025 | Score 75

“Antro is a creative, rhythm-based indie platformer with a unique Spanish hip-hop vibe. Despite clunky controls and a predictable story, its powerful artistic style makes it a memorable experience”

T

Tamagotchi Plaza

Release Date: Jun 27, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Joe Bariso at MonsterVine

Aug 29, 2025 | Score 40

“There really isn’t much more to say about Tamagotchi Plaza. It feels like a throwback to the cheap cash-grab minigame collections of the Wii era—a game trying to skate by on name recognition and little else. Who needs fun when you have a Tamagotchi, right?”

Critics
56
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
T

Tamagotchi Plaza

Release Date: Jun 27, 2025

Latest review: Joe Bariso at MonsterVine

Aug 29, 2025 | Score 40

“There really isn’t much more to say about Tamagotchi Plaza. It feels like a throwback to the cheap cash-grab minigame collections of the Wii era—a game trying to skate by on name recognition and little else. Who needs fun when you have a Tamagotchi, right?”

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-15.8
Critics
82
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
-32.5
Critics
68
Steam
100
Metacritic
—

“Return to Ash is a quiet triumph. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t demand much of your time. But it leaves a mark. Like waking from a vivid dream, you’ll carry bits of it with you. Maybe it’s a line of dialogue. Maybe it’s the moment you chose kindness. Maybe it’s just that soft feeling of being seen. Serenity Forge has delivered something beautifully self-contained. For anyone in need of a reflective, emotionally resonant visual novel, Return to Ash is worth the journey.”

-25.2
Critics
73
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
-14.3
Critics
77
Steam
92
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Oct 16, 2025 | Score 90

“Islanders: New Shores is a wholesome experience that offers much depth for those who want it. No matter what mode or how much effort, the player ends up with a beautiful island full of charming little buildings, each placed with care. After a while, new islands feel like empty canvases, ready to be painted on with lovely tiny buildings. There is something exciting about preparing a spot for a building and then seeing the points rake in. Designing a city may never have been so fun, relaxing and pretty.”

-14.2
Critics
82
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
74
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
+35.1
Critics
82
Steam
—
Metacritic
47

“There’s no denying how many hours it’s possible to sink into College Craze, even in its current state of development. With its newly added gallery feature, you can see how much material you have yet to find — including 109 CGs (not including multiple variations in some cases) — plus the sheer number of choices throughout provide a variety of outcomes from even the most seemingly throwaway of selections. College Craze already surprises me by being free in its current state.”

+14.1
Critics
80
Steam
86
Metacritic
46
-18.3
Critics
75
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Release Date: Jul 8, 2025

Latest review: Roger Reichardt at The Gamerheads Podcast

Jul 13, 2025 | Score 83

“13AM Games and Mighty Yell took a bold swing at reinventing Missile Command — and they pulled it off. Both sides of the game — the turn-based strategy mechanics and the visual novel storytelling — are executed really well. Maybe too well, because at times they end up competing for my attention. Fans of visual novels with meaningful choices and a gripping mystery will be drawn in by the story, but may find the Missile Command scenarios a bit tedious. On the flip side, players excited about the strategic gameplay might be less enthusiastic about the slower narrative beats. But for those who appreciate both? Missile Command Delta offers a unique and compelling experience that’s worth seeing through to the end.”

N/A
Critics
71
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
-12.8
Critics
71
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
-6.8
Critics
85
Steam
92
Metacritic
—

“Overall, the game still feels like a mobile game, but it is visually pleasing and has done a good job of crossing over to PC Gaming. Not groundbreaking, but it scratches the gaming itch. It’s a short title, but completionists will have satisfaction or frustration from replaying levels to get all trophies and stars. Could have done a lot more to move away from the mobile feel.”

+8.9
Critics
75
Steam
66
Metacritic
—

“Mecha Break delivers what it sets out to do with a sweet entry point into a Hero Shooter. With the potential to continue its dominance with more strikers and modes, for what Mecha Break provides is addicting all on its' own from the start. While some hurdles can be avoided, such as microtransactions, the rest of the action is smooth enough to set a path for a bright future.”

+12.3
Critics
71
Steam
60
Metacritic
57
N/A
Critics
75
Steam
—
Metacritic
—

Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE

Release Date: Jun 27, 2025

Latest review: John Rafael at NookGaming

Jul 12, 2025 | Score 80

“Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE is a nakige that dabbles with the idea of having a perfect summer vacation. On an island far away from your home, with friends you’ve made during your stay, under the heat of the sun and the salty breeze of the seas, it paints an experience filled with wholesome friendship, self-discovery, and possibly even the promise of a romantic encounter. Through companionship and the willingness to make yourself vulnerable, it’s an emotional journey that’ll have you feeling nostalgic about happier times with people you love. If you’re looking for some space to reflect on experiences and memories from warmer times, why not take a trip to Torishirojima? Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE might just have that thing you’ve been seeking that’ll help you reconnect with your inner child. Simple yet full of emotion, it offers you a chance to live a summer vacation that’s sure to be a memorable one.”

-10.2
Critics
80
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
-21.5
Critics
70
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
56
Steam
—
Metacritic
—