Whether you’re a fan of cozy games, metroidvanias, souls-like, or a bit of everything, our reviews dive into games that are new, old, and unexpected. Jump into a new world.
Review: Super Farming Boy is a Cozy Farming Sim with a Twist
Super Farming Boy is a faster paced take on the cozy farming sim genre with an action-puzzle twist from developer LemonChili Soft. Play as Super, whose mom, friends, and special abilities have been taken by his nemesis, Korpo. Good news though, Korpo is nothing if not a businessman, one that is gracious enough to allow […]
Review: Stray Path Brings Something Fresh to Deckbuilding
Stray Path is a roguelite card battler from developer chx games and publisher Yogscast Games, with gameplay that is easy to learn but challenging to master. It’s a delightful mix of FreeCell with Darkest Dungeon-like dungeon diving with an ample amount of difficulty. It’s a game that is really easy to get lost in. With […]
Review: The Life of a Magical Circle Gets Philosophical
The Life of a Magical Circle is Solideo‘s first game to be published to Steam, and it’s quite a journey. This is a deceptively simple collectathon with roguelite elements where your choices not only affect what the narrator says about you, but how difficult your game gets. This is going to be equal parts review […]
Review: Use Music to Heal the World in Melobot: A Last Song
A new addition to the rhythm genre in an innovative new game, Melobot: A Last Song by Anomalie Studio. In this harmony-filled game, you play as a small robot named Melobot as they travel around a strange world, using their instruments and music to heal the world around them. With its captivating storyline and beautiful soundtrack, […]
Review: Veloren is an Open-Source Wonderland
Let me pitch a game to you. A free-roaming RPG where you create your own character, right? But it’s got Breath of the Wild’s climbing, gliding, and exploration. It has Skyrim’s cities and customization options and Minecraft’s crafting and random generation world. You can play it online with other people, or as a single player, […]
Review: Cozy Grove Earns Its Wholesome Game Badge
Cozy Grove is a wholesome, relaxing life sim by Spry Fox LLC that came out April 7th, 2021. The gameplay cycle is particularly reminiscent of games like Animal Crossing, with a focus on collecting and crafting, but the in-depth narrative and character interactions really make this game stand apart. Neighbears by Chance In the game, […]
Review: The Guardian of Nature Isn’t a Fun Stroll in the Wilderness
Inlusio Interactive’s The Guardian of Nature invites players into a lush, solarpunk-inspired world. Its point-and-click gameplay and eco-focused puzzles offer the potential for a refreshing change of pace. While the premise promises engaging challenges, the true test lies in whether its gameplay can stand tall like a redwood, or if it’s susceptible to the rot […]
Review: Deathbound is an Even Less Friendly Darksouls
I’ll admit that I’ve never been a fan of soulslikes. But I had to jump on this bandwagon at some point. It seems like this relationship only goes one-way, though, because as much as I try to show a soulslike some love, I got my rear-end kicked. Maybe that’s just how soulslike games show affection. […]
