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Returning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in RelootedReturning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in Relooted
The hottest indie game is about breeding cats with ADHD and dyslexiaThe hottest indie game is about breeding cats with ADHD and dyslexia
Cairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsessionCairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession
This coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seenThis coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seen
Detective games get extra cryptic with TR-49’s code-breaking mysteryDetective games get extra cryptic with TR-49’s code-breaking mystery
A cute frog game that remixes Nintendo’s bestA cute frog game that remixes Nintendo’s best
The Playdate gets its Monument ValleyThe Playdate gets its Monument Valley
Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppiesDogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies
Sektori is psychedelic, tough as nails, and worth the painSektori is psychedelic, tough as nails, and worth the pain
Skateboarding is better in hellSkateboarding is better in hell
Andrew Webster
A love letter to the glory days of iPhone gamingA love letter to the glory days of iPhone gaming
13 years later, the bold and terrifying sci-fi game Routine is finally here

Developer Lunar Software canned the game in 2016 before starting development afresh in an act of extreme devotion.

Lewis Gordon
Forestrike trained me to become an incredible pixelated fighterForestrike trained me to become an incredible pixelated fighter
Demonschool channels Buffy and Persona for delightfully demonic RPG actionDemonschool channels Buffy and Persona for delightfully demonic RPG action
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action game that gets off to a slow startPossessor(s) is a fast-paced action game that gets off to a slow start
The Playdate is a great indie puzzle machineThe Playdate is a great indie puzzle machine
Ball x Pit is a deep, delightful rabbit holeBall x Pit is a deep, delightful rabbit hole
Dreams of Another feels like a fever dreamDreams of Another feels like a fever dream
Consume Me is a raw and funny memoir in video game formConsume Me is a raw and funny memoir in video game form
The strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulatorThe strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulator
Baby Steps hits on the hell and hilarity of hikingBaby Steps hits on the hell and hilarity of hiking
Henry Halfhead is full of heartHenry Halfhead is full of heart
Jay Peters
Herdling is a serene and adorable way to unwindHerdling is a serene and adorable way to unwind
Discounty adds some bite to cozy life simsDiscounty adds some bite to cozy life sims
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a perfect reimagining of the classic seriesNinja Gaiden: Ragebound is a perfect reimagining of the classic series

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