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Well Dweller
A beautiful metroidvania with a unique art style that stands out among so many other games in the genre. The gameplay is smooth, but the game is relatively short and easy, which can be seen as either a positive or a…NOOBSNOPLAY / FOR DEVELOPERS
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One More Brick
One More Brick understands the simple pleasure of watching a ball ricochet through a field of bricks, then gives that pleasure a steady stream of reasons to continue. It is an entertaining, genuinely addictive take on…
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Void Stranger
Void Stranger is the perfect example of how a game can make you think and feel so many things while using incredibly simple graphics. First off, I'll say that this game isn't for everyone. But this is the kind of game…GET IN TOUCH
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Well Dweller
A beautiful metroidvania with a unique art style that stands out among so many other games in the genre. The gameplay is smooth, but the game is relatively short and easy, which can be seen as either a positive or a…ReviewRecommended
One More Brick
One More Brick understands the simple pleasure of watching a ball ricochet through a field of bricks, then gives that pleasure a steady stream of reasons to continue. It is an entertaining, genuinely addictive take on…ReviewRecommended
Void Stranger
Void Stranger is the perfect example of how a game can make you think and feel so many things while using incredibly simple graphics. First off, I'll say that this game isn't for everyone. But this is the kind of game…
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Museologist: Tidy Up the Museum!
Museologist: Tidy Up the Museum! made a simple promise and delivered exactly the kind of satisfaction I wanted from it: solve little object puzzles, learn something about the art around them, and slowly make a chaotic…
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Cats MiaoMiaoMiao~
Cats MiaoMiaoMiao~ has the sort of appeal its name promises: it is lovely to look at, very cute, and built around a simple match three idea that makes for an easy way to pass some time. The cats are the main attraction,…
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GUNFIELD
Combining a shmup with Vampire Survivors-style weapons, and why not throw in some good pixel art while we're at it? The game has good movement and isn't particularly difficult. I'd consider it a good choice for anyone…
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Little Ghost
Little Ghost starts with a simple premise full of personality. The game takes an ordinary home office, places a little ghost inside it, and transforms everyday objects into a vast universe to explore. Created by Sync…
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Epistory - Typing Chronicles
The best thing about Epistory - Typing Chronicles is, without a doubt, its unique identity: all combat takes place through typing. And what’s most impressive is that, at no point, does it feel like one of those old,…
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Cobalt Miner
An experience with soul, overshadowed by its own marketing Cobalt Miner is the classic example of a game that ended up falling victim to its own synopsis. It didn’t need grandiose promises in the store description to…
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Thunder Hoop Collection (QUByte Classics)
Whether you experienced the arcade craze of the ’90s or are passionate about preserving and reviving lesser known gems from that era, the Thunder Hoop Collection is one of those pleasant surprises. Originally developed…
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BULLACATOR -pusher tank battle-
BULLACATOR -pusher tank battle- sounds like somebody challenged a developer to combine a roguelite deckbuilder with an arcade coin-pusher and somehow turn it into a proper battle system. It sounds ridiculous on paper.…
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Death's Hangover
Death’s Hangover is a good little Breakout game with a few ideas that make the familiar ball and paddle routine feel more involved. It is not mind blowing, and it does not need to be. If you like Arkanoid and want…
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Sort Them Ducks
Sort Them Ducks understands the appeal of putting things in order, then makes the process so pleasant that it becomes suspiciously easy to lose track of what you meant to do next. I found it cozy, fun, and intuitive…
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Dicevaders
Extreme danger!! Approach this game with extreme caution. This developer already proved they knew how to make a great Roguelike with StarVader, and now they decide to take inspiration from Balatro for their next…
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Alex & Arty
Alex & Arty is an action-adventure built around exploration, combat, environmental restoration, and the relationship between Alex and her companion Arty. One of its most interesting ideas is Arty’s ability to transform…
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Dungeon Bomber
Dungeon Bomber fooled me a little at first. I thought I had found a nice casual game about placing bombs, making big explosions and passing some time. Then I started clearing stages and the game just kept adding more…
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Kumatopia
Kumatopia hooked me almost instantly it totally took me back to the 90s Tamagotchi days. It just chills in this tiny window on your desktop, and honestly, I wouldn't even want a fullscreen mode. The whole charm is…
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Dark Avos
Dark Avos makes one thing clear almost immediately: it has no interest in making you feel safe. My first recruit was a Warlock, which felt weirdly appropriate, and then I died to the first enemy I fought. I wasn't even…
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Gunclone Arena
Gunclone Arena has one idea that immediately gives it personality: you're not just surviving an arena, you're performing in a ridiculous futuristic TV show. And for me, the announcers are easily the best part of it. The…
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Glow of Honeydew
Glow of Honeydew is a short, hour long kinetic novel that completely caught me off guard. At first glance, the art style is undeniably cute, and the main character comes across as incredibly relatable and a bit goofy.…More personal favorites
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Dungeon Bomber
Dungeon Bomber fooled me a little at first. I thought I had found a nice casual game about placing bombs, making big explosions and passing some time. Then I started clearing stages and the game just kept adding more…ReviewRecommended
Gunclone Arena
Gunclone Arena has one idea that immediately gives it personality: you're not just surviving an arena, you're performing in a ridiculous futuristic TV show. And for me, the announcers are easily the best part of it. The…
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33 Days till Extraction
33 Days till Extraction does something I wasn't entirely sure an isometric shooter could pull off: it actually makes shooting feel good. The perspective may be top-down, but the way the reticle reacts to distance,…Want to talk about your game before sharing anything?
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