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REVIEW: Innchanted's co-op magical management chaos is layered... literally
A game of magic potions, enchanting inns, and serving steaks... and mis-steaks.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 24, 20238 min read


REVIEW: 2D cinematic platformer Lunark's old-school-cool can't be beat
A loving homage and modern take on classic cinematic platformers, Lunark stretches your gaming muscles in new ways.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 20, 20238 min read


Early Access Check-in: Creepy meets cozy in Voltaire the Vegan Vampire
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire — the game where your dad is Dracula and, no, he does NOT respect your plant-based lifestyle.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 16, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Terra Nil's environmental reclamation puzzles are as impactful as they are addictive
Terra Nil, equal parts meditative and strategic, is a "reverse city builder" that has you restore barren land to its natural state.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 29, 20238 min read


REVIEW: 9 Years of Shadows is a back-to-basics Metroidvania about healing with art
Europa and one immensely cuddly teddy bear, Apino, fight back against shadows that have engulfed the world for nearly a decade.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 27, 20239 min read


REVIEW: Tchia's culture-driven island experience wows with representation and coziness
Trek across Tchia's New Caledonia-inspired open world with childlike wonder.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 20, 20239 min read


REVIEW: Redemption Reapers falls short of full tactical redemption
If struggle and hopelessness — in story AND gameplay — are your bread and butter, step right up.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 10, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Return to Castlevania is a victory lap for the stellar Dead Cells
Dead Cells has earned its reputation as one of the best roguelikes of all time. But its best content yet JUST hit the market.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 6, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Tails: The Backbone Preludes is the missing piece to the Backbone saga
We're happy to report that Backbone has found its missing vertebrae.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 3, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Dreams in the Witch House wows with inventive point-and-click mysteries
A game of math, magic, and point-and-click mysteries.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 25, 20237 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: 9 games to keep in your sights
We're here to help you catch up on the great games you may have missed during Steam Next Fest February 2023.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 13, 20236 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: Seedlings and IDEA offer a new angle on FMV games
See the world from a new perspective with game worlds built on a unique blend of photos and video.

Julie Cooper
Feb 10, 20235 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: Pokémon Snap goes cryptid in Project Anomaly
Snap a photo, discover a cryptid, persist until it is a friend. UwU

Nate Hermanson
Feb 9, 20236 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: Townseek makes commerce cozy and accessible
Townseek gets supply and demand. And it is supplying what we are demanding!

Nate Hermanson
Feb 8, 20236 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: Amarantus is a "next-gen" visual novel
From art to dialogue to characters' messy affections and tensions, Amarantus is more alive than most visual novels we've played.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 7, 20236 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: Troublemaker brings Indonesian flair to the Yakuza formula
When the students who get left behind come up swinging. Fans of Yakuza and Bully, put Troublemaker on your list of games to watch.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 6, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Chico and the Magic Orchards DX delights with Game Boy puzzle action
Chico and the Magic Orchards DX brings back the simplicity and satisfaction of Game Boy era puzzle platforming.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 4, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Signalis proves classic survival horror still has a place
Shrieking robots breaking the silence of grim halls. A fallible grasp on reality. Only six inventory slots. Will the horrors never end?!?!

Nate Hermanson
Feb 1, 20239 min read


REVIEW: Let the bodies hit the floor - Prodeus is a bloody good time
Prodeus: Not for the squeamish, but definitely for fans of the boomer shooter genre.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 17, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Unwind with ToastieLabs' cozy new release WooLoop
Cozy gamers take note and add some color to your world.

Julie Cooper
Jan 8, 20236 min read
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