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REVIEW: The action roguelike's new era is marked by games like Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
Hard to say goodbye.

Nate Hermanson
2 days ago8 min read
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REVIEW: Arctic Awakening's blend of narrative walking sim and survival game mostly works
While Arctic Awakening sometimes left me feeling frosty, there's a definite spark that shines through.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 187 min read
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PAX West 2025: Talking Fractured Blooms and gardening with Serenity Forge Founder Z
"I think Fractured Blooms is one of those games where you might think you know what it is by looking at it right now, but it's actually a lot more than that. You’re barely scratching the surface with even the demo that you played. I can't wait to show people what our true intent really is with the game."

Nate Hermanson
Sep 712 min read
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REVIEW: Lead the herd and develop bonds in Herdling
Herdling's story is one of survival, collaboration, and family. Okomotive balances your emotions beautifully, giving you tense moments of fear as you face the perilous natural obstacles on your journey to bring these creatures home — but then offering heart-soaring moments of joy in equal measure.

Nate Hermanson
Aug 218 min read
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VIDEO PREVIEW: Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree's ideas of sacrifice make for a compelling action roguelike
VGG got to spend four hours with this snappy action roguelite that explores ideas of sacrifice and collaboration.

Nate Hermanson
Aug 185 min read
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REVIEW: Wheel World - A chilled out open world where your PR is the hill to conquer
Hopping into Wheel World did feel "just like riding a bike" — it was easy to slide into its world and fall into a practiced rhythm.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 237 min read
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Six standout games from SGF's Saturday indie powerhouse block
What you may have missed amid nearly 300 indie games showcased on Saturday.

Nate and Julie
Jun 88 min read
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Geoff Keighley and his three gaming showcase friends made for a hell of a day
Summer Game Fest is in full swing, and with 100+ games showcased in one day, we've never been more excited.

Nate and Julie
Jun 77 min read
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Six indie highlights from the MIX Summer Game Showcase
Most of them have post-MIX Showcase demos out now!

Nate Hermanson
Jun 37 min read
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REVIEW: Despelote's part-game part-documentary speaks to the power of sports in community and simpler times
Ecuador, 2001: A boy, a ball and a country on the cusp of greatness.

Nate Hermanson
May 57 min read
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REVIEW: The stray mascots of Promise Mascot Agency gave me hope we'll survive 2025
The last place I expected to find hope for the nightmare year that has been 2025 is in the giant sparkly eyes of a severed pinky. But that's just the kind of world we live in right now.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 108 min read
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REVIEW: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the definition of a side story... and that's not a bad thing
Being a pirate captain for a "short" 40 hours in the Like a Dragon universe is a dream I never knew I had.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 78 min read
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Steam Next Fest '25 Mini-Preview: Promise Mascot Agency is nutty in all the right ways
Ain't we all just a thick block of tofu caught in the narrow door of life?

Nate Hermanson
Feb 275 min read
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REVIEW: Who needs dating apps when I can just match-3 with some hotties in Spirit Swap?
Spirit Swap: Lo-fi Beats to Match-3 To is everything I could have asked for in a return to Panel de Pon match-3 gaming — and then some.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 88 min read
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REVIEW: Must perform well under pressure - Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop
With its morbid humor and the constant surprises of randomized repair tasks and new daily gimmicks, Uncle Chop's is endlessly unpredictable.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 247 min read
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REVIEW: Pull off book heists in a fascinating literary world with The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Six books, six items to steal, and writer-turned-thief Etienne Quist has his freedom again.

Nate Hermanson
Dec 2, 20248 min read
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ANNOUNCING: The Video Games Are Good 2024 GOTY Nominees
These 10 were bright spots in the world of games, and earned a place on VGG's 2024 Game of the Year nominee list.

Nate and Julie
Nov 23, 20249 min read
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REVIEW: Fear the Spotlight's warmth and horror convention twists make it an easy favorite
Fear the Spotlight is the most comprehensively satisfying horror game I've played in years, with gut-clenching tension and tenderness alike.

Nate Hermanson
Nov 5, 20248 min read
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REVIEW: The Jackbox Survey Scramble turns one simple concept into one of the best Jackbox games yet
The Jackbox Survey Scramble, despite technically being one game and main concept, feels just as full and engaging as a proper Party Pack.

Nate Hermanson
Oct 24, 20248 min read
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REVIEW: Wild Bastards adds a bundle of yeehaw personality to a randomized immersive sim experience
Wild Bastards gave us a new cast of spacefaring outlaws and scoundrels to love.

Nate Hermanson
Oct 8, 20248 min read
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