In an industry that operates so heavily under tradition, games like the horror deck builder Inscryption come along and shake you awake.

Monster Harvest drew from some of the greats, but unfortunately, it wasn't ready to see the light of day — let alone steal the spotlight.

Wield your influence, sexuality and keen listening as you sell valuable secrets and navigate revolution igniting in the streets of France.

Astria Ascending sticks to the traditions of the JRPG genre and its 90s classics, but not always in a good way.

Light, breezy, action-packed controlled chaos? Yes please! Boomerang X is a thrilling achievement as DANG!'s debut release.

We took to the highways and byways of Petria in Road 96. Here's what we learned along the journey.

Make your way through The Forgotten City's ancient Roman time-loop murder mystery, a game of exploration and deduction.

Despite playing as a soul-reaping crow, Death's Door is a lighthearted action game with excellent combat and professional polish.

Experiment 101 put a lot of thought into this world's origins and lore — but forgot to craft one singular meaningful story in the process.

Chicory - A Colorful Tale is a masterwork and VGG's first-ever 10/10. With a unique painting hook, this adventure is without parallel.

After the end of the world, kick back and help your friends with their issues in the exploration-heavy visual novel Mythic Ocean.

Fans of photo games will enjoy its beautiful island life, but lacking interactivity, Maravilla Island offers a look-don't-touch environment.

Consider me sold on the narrative metal-detector walking sim. Apart from a few poor design choices, this game's unique systems shone.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX takes you on a surprisingly punishing platforming adventure that stands out for its unique gameplay mechanics.

Between satisfying mechanical interactions and an affecting story, narrative puzzler Minute of Islands is one that will stick with players.

El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is a simple, vibrant and nonviolent option for stealth game enthusiasts.

video games are good and so far Valhalla is... GREAT (8/10). Valhalla stands tall as my favorite in the franchise in a while.

Astro's Playroom has everything going for it. And yet somehow, this little gem exceeded all expectations.