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Outrider Mako

Outrider Mako

Release Date: Jun 23, 2025
-12.7

Latest Review

Farley Santos at GameBlast

Jul 8, 2025 | Score 60

“Outrider Mako presents a striking visual proposal and an atmosphere inspired by Japanese mythology, which grabs attention right from the start. The delivery of items to gods and the use of Red Nectar in combat introduce creative ideas, but the shallow execution falls short. Additionally, the repetition of maps and mechanics makes the experience tiresome over time, despite offering some fun moments here and there. Still, it may appeal to those who enjoy a more laid-back adventure, with plenty of style and a unique atmosphere.”

Critics
60
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
Outrider Mako

Outrider Mako

Release Date: Jun 23, 2025

Latest review: Farley Santos at GameBlast

Jul 8, 2025 | Score 60

“Outrider Mako presents a striking visual proposal and an atmosphere inspired by Japanese mythology, which grabs attention right from the start. The delivery of items to gods and the use of Red Nectar in combat introduce creative ideas, but the shallow execution falls short. Additionally, the repetition of maps and mechanics makes the experience tiresome over time, despite offering some fun moments here and there. Still, it may appeal to those who enjoy a more laid-back adventure, with plenty of style and a unique atmosphere.”

-12.7
Critics
60
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping

Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping

Release Date: Jun 23, 2025
-11.2

Latest Review

Alissa Worley at BioGamer Girl

Oct 30, 2025 | Score 90

“A near‑masterful cozy simulator that nails charm, accessibility, and social hooks: Tiny Aquarium is relaxing, endlessly customizable, and genuinely addictive in short daily bursts thanks to Tiny Mode, persistent idle growth, and delightful breeding and fishing systems. The social features; visiting, trading, and community events; add meaningful reasons to return and showcase creativity, while the visual polish and steady content drops keep collections feeling fresh. Minor gripes around pacing of late‑game unlocks and occasional matchmaking friction prevent perfection, but these are easily addressable and don’t dull the core experience. Overall, a highly recommended pick for casual players, creators, and anyone who wants a calming companion on their desktop.”

Critics
85
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
Gales of Nayeli

Gales of Nayeli

Release Date: Jun 23, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
Gales of Nayeli

Gales of Nayeli

Release Date: Jun 23, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025
-24.5

Latest Review

Davide Fanelli at CrazyGameCommunity.it

Jun 20, 2025 | Score 65

“Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is an ambitious game, with original but still immature ideas. A fun experience at times, but plagued by too many problems to really shine.”

Critics
65
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025

Latest review: Davide Fanelli at CrazyGameCommunity.it

Jun 20, 2025 | Score 65

“Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is an ambitious game, with original but still immature ideas. A fun experience at times, but plagued by too many problems to really shine.”

Bygone Dreams

Bygone Dreams

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025
-1.9

Latest Review

James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Aug 7, 2025 | Score 80

“Bygone Dreams is a visually stunning and narratively intriguing experience that delivers a dream world worth getting lost in. Its detailed environments and surprising voice acting create a strong, immersive vibe. But make no mistake, this is a game built for those who like a fight. If you’re a seasoned Souls-like fan, this may be a hidden gem. If you prefer a gentler journey, you may need more patience than I had. Still, I’m glad I played it. Even if the combat didn’t always win me over, the world of Lume definitely did.”

Critics
78
Steam
79
Metacritic
—
Bygone Dreams

Bygone Dreams

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025

Latest review: James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Mushroom Musume

Mushroom Musume

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025
-26.8

Latest Review

Jenni Lada at Siliconera

Jul 24, 2025 | Score 70

“Mushroom Musume is a whimsical approach to the Princess Maker game genre, though I do wish each run lasted a little longer.”

Critics
70
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Mushroom Musume

Mushroom Musume

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025

Latest review: Jenni Lada at Siliconera

Jul 24, 2025 | Score 70

“Mushroom Musume is a whimsical approach to the Princess Maker game genre, though I do wish each run lasted a little longer.”

Spirit X Strike

Spirit X Strike

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Spirit X Strike

Spirit X Strike

Release Date: Jun 20, 2025
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Nova Hearts

Nova Hearts

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
+12.3

Latest Review

PS3Blog.net Staff at PS3Blog.net

Jun 24, 2025 | Score 80

“Fun narrative-driven visual novel with turn-based combat thrown in for good measure”

Critics
80
Steam
68
Metacritic
—
Nova Hearts

Nova Hearts

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: PS3Blog.net Staff at PS3Blog.net

Jun 24, 2025 | Score 80

“Fun narrative-driven visual novel with turn-based combat thrown in for good measure”

+12.3
Supermarket Simulator

Supermarket Simulator

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
-17.1

Latest Review

Chris McMullen at GameSpew

Nov 3, 2025 | Score 70

“Grocery retail may seem like an odd subject for a sim game, but Supermarket Simulator absolutely pulls it off. It's seriously satisfying to see your store go from strength to strength, though it's a tad frustrating you can't delegate ordering.”

Critics
75
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Supermarket Simulator

Supermarket Simulator

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: Chris McMullen at GameSpew

Nov 3, 2025 | Score 70

“Grocery retail may seem like an odd subject for a sim game, but Supermarket Simulator absolutely pulls it off. It's seriously satisfying to see your store go from strength to strength, though it's a tad frustrating you can't delegate ordering.”

Architect Life: A House Design Simulator

Architect Life: A House Design Simulator

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
+21.3

Latest Review

SECTOR.sk Staff at SECTOR.sk

Oct 23, 2025 | Score 70

“For fans of building, architecture and planning add-ons, this is a good choice. It offers a career mode, but also a free mode for those who want to create something creative without any major restrictions. The game is purely focused on building homes, although without any deeper complex management.”

Critics
72
Steam
51
Metacritic
—
Architect Life: A House Design Simulator

Architect Life: A House Design Simulator

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: SECTOR.sk Staff at SECTOR.sk

Oct 23, 2025 | Score 70

Len's Island

Len's Island

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
-7.7

Latest Review

Mario Milos at NextPlay

Aug 4, 2025 | Score 70

“Len’s Island generates enjoyment primarily out of its building mechanics, providing a serviceable experience amongst every other aspect of the game. While this is still an easy recommendation for gamers with an appetite for a new survival game, it won’t appeal to everyone.”

Critics
72
Steam
80
Metacritic
—
Len's Island

Len's Island

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: Mario Milos at NextPlay

Aug 4, 2025 | Score 70

“Len’s Island generates enjoyment primarily out of its building mechanics, providing a serviceable experience amongst every other aspect of the game. While this is still an easy recommendation for gamers with an appetite for a new survival game, it won’t appeal to everyone.”

Through the Nightmares

Through the Nightmares

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
-26.0

Latest Review

Joseph Barrood at Rapid Reviews UK

Aug 31, 2025 | Score 60

“As a whole, I am glad I played Through the Nightmares. It certainly is not the best game I have played this year, but there are a decent number of solid components. The Sandman’s movement is fun, there are unique components relating to his size augmenting abilities, and the artistic design has some standout pieces. However, the primary gameplay loop had me waiting more than I would have liked, and I had some issues deciphering the on-screen information sometimes. It is a fun game, but there are other platformers I would recommend first.”

Critics
71
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Through the Nightmares

Through the Nightmares

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
Rematch

Rematch

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
+9.2

Latest Review

Andrew Thornton at Hey Poor Player

Jul 25, 2025 | Score 60

“Rematch may not be the most complex game ever, but it offers a unique take on multiplayer football, which, with the right team, can be an enormously fun time, at least when things work. Currently, however, there are too many issues, and the community has too little interest in playing the game correctly for me to recommend it to most. If you have a crew of friends who all want to play together and love the sport, then it becomes an easier game to recommend, but most players may want to wait and see what updates Sloclap has planned for Rematch’s future before jumping in.”

Critics
75
Steam
69
Metacritic
63
Rematch

Rematch

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: Andrew Thornton at Hey Poor Player

Vessels of Decay

Vessels of Decay

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
N/A

Latest Review

Felipe Jungstedt at GameBlast

Jul 28, 2025 | Score 70

“Despite its bugs and a rocky beginning, Vessels of Decay manages to engage the player in a healthy mix of dynamic combat and melancholic exploration. Even if you choose to wait for updates before buying, it's certainly worth your attention.”

Critics
64
Steam
56
Metacritic
—
Vessels of Decay

Vessels of Decay

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: Felipe Jungstedt at GameBlast

Jul 28, 2025 | Score 70

“Despite its bugs and a rocky beginning, Vessels of Decay manages to engage the player in a healthy mix of dynamic combat and melancholic exploration. Even if you choose to wait for updates before buying, it's certainly worth your attention.”

Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
+14.3

Latest Review

Mario Milos at NextPlay

Jul 17, 2025 | Score 60

“Broken Arrow does enough to differentiate itself brilliantly from what already exists in the market. Unfortunately, the heavy focus on multiplayer holds it back due to cheaters and leavers. Whether the game survives depends heavily on the coming weeks.”

Critics
70
Steam
56
Metacritic
—
Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: Mario Milos at NextPlay

Jul 17, 2025 | Score 60

“Broken Arrow does enough to differentiate itself brilliantly from what already exists in the market. Unfortunately, the heavy focus on multiplayer holds it back due to cheaters and leavers. Whether the game survives depends heavily on the coming weeks.”

Robots at Midnight

Robots at Midnight

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
-25.8

Latest Review

Vincenzo Augusto Zandoná at GameBlast

Sep 9, 2025 | Score 65

“Robots at Midnight is a bold project. It aims to be a more accessible soulslike for younger audiences, and that alone is a welcome proposition. However, the execution does not match the ambition. Technical polish is lacking, frustration lingers in crucial details, and the narrative cannot carry the weight of the journey. Even so, the charm of the art style, the MITT system, and the Nightfall mechanic justify a curious look for those seeking a gentle entry point into the genre. The game does not become memorable, yet it plants a seed that could blossom in future projects.”

Critics
66
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Robots at Midnight

Robots at Midnight

Chronicles of the Wolf

Chronicles of the Wolf

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
-2.7

Latest Review

Britt Roberts at Games Freezer

Sep 22, 2025 | Score 95

“As you can tell, I very much enjoyed Chronicles of the Wolf. Yes, it’s derivative and takes a lot of style from the historic giants of the genre, but in my eyes it surpasses – or at the very least matches up to - those it apes. A visually and sonically beautiful creation that utilises tried and tested gameplay, this is a huge thumbs up from us at GF, and very much a contender for game of the year, blinking lovely stuff. 🐺Right, I’m off to kick a thirty-foot tall werewolf in the balls for making me drop my croissant.🥐”

Critics
80
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
Chronicles of the Wolf

Chronicles of the Wolf

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
-7.6

Latest Review

Raul Ochoa at Final Weapon

Jul 23, 2025 | Score 90

“Raidou Remastered offers a well-paced narrative with intriguing detective elements, a cast of charming characters with equally great voice actors behind them, robust features and quality of life improvements, and a combat system with the Shin Megami Tensei aspects that fans know and love. This is a nearly perfect remaster that sets the standard for RPG remasters due to its breadth of features and quality of life improvements over its original game.”

Critics
79
Steam
93
Metacritic
81
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
Desk Paws

Desk Paws

Release Date: Jun 18, 2025
-24.4

Latest Review

Mina Smith at LadiesGamers.com

Aug 21, 2025 | Score 65

“Overall, Desk Paws is cute, fun, and has a lot of fun things to do in it, but it is too busy in my opinion. I think it’s a great little addon if you are watching YouTube videos, bored, or looking for a little distraction, but it’s not very good at being the game you can have running on your desktop “while you work or study,” as the Steam page states. I think whether you would like Desk Paws or not will depend a lot on how much space your project is taking up, and how much focus you actually need to get your work and studying done. If you are easily distracted and like mini-games, you’ll probably lose a lot of time having this little game on your desktop.”

Critics
65
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Desk Paws

Desk Paws

Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown

Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown

Release Date: Jun 18, 2025
-19.1

Latest Review

Jordan Andow at The Outerhaven Productions

Jul 3, 2025 | Score 50

“Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown is not a bad game it's just a game that is chasing the greats and constantly falling short. However, falling short in this genre tends to mean you are still a decent game.”

Critics
40
Steam
59
Metacritic
—
Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown

Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown

Release Date: Jun 18, 2025

Latest review: Jordan Andow at The Outerhaven Productions

Jul 3, 2025 | Score 50

“Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown is not a bad game it's just a game that is chasing the greats and constantly falling short. However, falling short in this genre tends to mean you are still a decent game.”

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Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping

Release Date: Jun 23, 2025

Latest review: Alissa Worley at BioGamer Girl

Oct 30, 2025 | Score 90

“A near‑masterful cozy simulator that nails charm, accessibility, and social hooks: Tiny Aquarium is relaxing, endlessly customizable, and genuinely addictive in short daily bursts thanks to Tiny Mode, persistent idle growth, and delightful breeding and fishing systems. The social features; visiting, trading, and community events; add meaningful reasons to return and showcase creativity, while the visual polish and steady content drops keep collections feeling fresh. Minor gripes around pacing of late‑game unlocks and occasional matchmaking friction prevent perfection, but these are easily addressable and don’t dull the core experience. Overall, a highly recommended pick for casual players, creators, and anyone who wants a calming companion on their desktop.”

-11.2
Critics
85
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
-24.5
Critics
65
Steam
89
Metacritic
—

Aug 7, 2025 | Score 80

“Bygone Dreams is a visually stunning and narratively intriguing experience that delivers a dream world worth getting lost in. Its detailed environments and surprising voice acting create a strong, immersive vibe. But make no mistake, this is a game built for those who like a fight. If you’re a seasoned Souls-like fan, this may be a hidden gem. If you prefer a gentler journey, you may need more patience than I had. Still, I’m glad I played it. Even if the combat didn’t always win me over, the world of Lume definitely did.”

-1.9
Critics
78
Steam
79
Metacritic
—
-26.8
Critics
70
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Critics
80
Steam
68
Metacritic
—
-17.1
Critics
75
Steam
92
Metacritic
—

“For fans of building, architecture and planning add-ons, this is a good choice. It offers a career mode, but also a free mode for those who want to create something creative without any major restrictions. The game is purely focused on building homes, although without any deeper complex management.”

+21.3
Critics
72
Steam
51
Metacritic
—
-7.7
Critics
72
Steam
80
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Joseph Barrood at Rapid Reviews UK

Aug 31, 2025 | Score 60

“As a whole, I am glad I played Through the Nightmares. It certainly is not the best game I have played this year, but there are a decent number of solid components. The Sandman’s movement is fun, there are unique components relating to his size augmenting abilities, and the artistic design has some standout pieces. However, the primary gameplay loop had me waiting more than I would have liked, and I had some issues deciphering the on-screen information sometimes. It is a fun game, but there are other platformers I would recommend first.”

-26.0
Critics
71
Steam
97
Metacritic
—

Jul 25, 2025 | Score 60

“Rematch may not be the most complex game ever, but it offers a unique take on multiplayer football, which, with the right team, can be an enormously fun time, at least when things work. Currently, however, there are too many issues, and the community has too little interest in playing the game correctly for me to recommend it to most. If you have a crew of friends who all want to play together and love the sport, then it becomes an easier game to recommend, but most players may want to wait and see what updates Sloclap has planned for Rematch’s future before jumping in.”

+9.2
Critics
75
Steam
69
Metacritic
63
N/A
Critics
64
Steam
56
Metacritic
—
+14.3
Critics
70
Steam
56
Metacritic
—
Release Date: Jun 19, 2025

Latest review: Vincenzo Augusto Zandoná at GameBlast

Sep 9, 2025 | Score 65

“Robots at Midnight is a bold project. It aims to be a more accessible soulslike for younger audiences, and that alone is a welcome proposition. However, the execution does not match the ambition. Technical polish is lacking, frustration lingers in crucial details, and the narrative cannot carry the weight of the journey. Even so, the charm of the art style, the MITT system, and the Nightfall mechanic justify a curious look for those seeking a gentle entry point into the genre. The game does not become memorable, yet it plants a seed that could blossom in future projects.”

-25.8
Critics
66
Steam
92
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Britt Roberts at Games Freezer

Sep 22, 2025 | Score 95

“As you can tell, I very much enjoyed Chronicles of the Wolf. Yes, it’s derivative and takes a lot of style from the historic giants of the genre, but in my eyes it surpasses – or at the very least matches up to - those it apes. A visually and sonically beautiful creation that utilises tried and tested gameplay, this is a huge thumbs up from us at GF, and very much a contender for game of the year, blinking lovely stuff. 🐺Right, I’m off to kick a thirty-foot tall werewolf in the balls for making me drop my croissant.🥐”

-2.7
Critics
80
Steam
83
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Raul Ochoa at Final Weapon

Jul 23, 2025 | Score 90

“Raidou Remastered offers a well-paced narrative with intriguing detective elements, a cast of charming characters with equally great voice actors behind them, robust features and quality of life improvements, and a combat system with the Shin Megami Tensei aspects that fans know and love. This is a nearly perfect remaster that sets the standard for RPG remasters due to its breadth of features and quality of life improvements over its original game.”

-7.6
Critics
79
Steam
93
Metacritic
81
Release Date: Jun 18, 2025

Latest review: Mina Smith at LadiesGamers.com

Aug 21, 2025 | Score 65

“Overall, Desk Paws is cute, fun, and has a lot of fun things to do in it, but it is too busy in my opinion. I think it’s a great little addon if you are watching YouTube videos, bored, or looking for a little distraction, but it’s not very good at being the game you can have running on your desktop “while you work or study,” as the Steam page states. I think whether you would like Desk Paws or not will depend a lot on how much space your project is taking up, and how much focus you actually need to get your work and studying done. If you are easily distracted and like mini-games, you’ll probably lose a lot of time having this little game on your desktop.”

-24.4
Critics
65
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
-19.1
Critics
40
Steam
59
Metacritic
—