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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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A few real published pieces so you can get a feel for how we write. We’re open to discovering all kinds of games.
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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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Sephiria
An absolute gem of an action roguelite. Blending fast-paced combat with clever inventory grid management makes every run uniquely addictive. Gorgeous pixel art and endless builds!
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The Plan
A bizarre, atmospheric five-minute journey as a humble fly falling through a dark forest. Zero challenge, pure existential vibe. A quirky, hauntingly beautiful art piece worth experiencing.
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Palworld
Pokémon with guns sounds like a meme, but building a sweatshop run by cute creatures is absurdly addictive. Surprisingly deep survival crafting meets chaotic creature collection. A blast!
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Omensight: Definitive Edition
Reliving the same apocalyptic day to unravel a murder mystery is brilliantly executed. Fast-paced combat blended with branching time loops makes every single run endlessly thrilling.
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Noobs Want to Live
Survive overwhelming monster waves by stacking chaotic spell builds. A fast-paced, highly addictive bullet heaven that turns frantic dodging into pure satisfaction. Highly recommended!
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Nine Sols
An absolute masterclass in 2D combat. The deflection system is brutally tight, wrapped in a gorgeous Taopunk world. Boss fights are intense rhythmic dances of precision and skill. Flawless.
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Netherworld Covenant
Mastering the fast-paced, punishing combat in this dark underworld is immensely satisfying. The clever enemy patterns and tight dodging mechanics make every failed run an addictive, bloody lesson.
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Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
"A delightfully gory, brutal isometric Soulslike. Managing stamina and sanity while slicing through grotesque Lovecraftian horrors is incredibly intense. Top-tier pixel art and crushing bosses!
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Swapping animal forms on the fly to crack puzzles and uncover secrets is pure genius. A wonderfully vibrant, hand-drawn Metroidvania packed with immense charm and tight platforming.
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Minute of Islands
Looks like a cute cartoon, hits like an emotional truck. Fixing fleshy machines across decaying islands is both visually stunning and deeply moving. A beautifully melancholic journey.
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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
A harrowing dive into psychosis. Play with headphones! The 3D audio makes the voices in Senua's head terrifyingly real. It blends visceral, weighty combat with clever visual puzzles. Pure tension
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Hades
Dying has never felt this rewarding. Blistering hack-and-slash combat perfectly woven into a godly soap opera. Escaping hell while flirting with Olympians is peak game design. Flawless!
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Glass Masquerade
Some games ask for your attention. Glass Masquerade gives you somewhere gentle to rest it. I found assembling its stained-glass clocks gorgeous, stress-free, and incredibly soothing. The pleasure is in taking a…
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Evoland Legendary Edition
An interactive museum of RPG history! Unlocking everything from 8-bit graphics to 3D turn-based combat as you play is pure magic. A clever, loving tribute to the classics.
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ENDER LILIES
ENDER LILIES has a melancholy that feels earned rather than pasted over its dark fantasy setting. Its art direction gives the ruined kingdom a strong, coherent identity, and the story kept me engaged as I explored it.…
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Choice of Life: Middle Ages
A wildly creative take on medieval survival! Every card swipe brings hilarious, unexpected consequences. Turning trial-and-error choices into a deadly, branching narrative is absolute genius.
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CARRION
Tired of being the prey? Playing as a fleshy, carnivorous blob tearing through scientists is morbidly creative. A brilliantly grotesque, bloody twist on the Metroidvania formula. Masterpiece.
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Card Hog
Forget standard card games. Moving your pig around the grid to smash foes and grab loot is a brilliantly clever twist on dungeon crawling. Fast, strategic, and dangerously addictive!
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Boomerang Fu
Who knew cute avocados throwing boomerangs could be this vicious? The wildly creative power-ups turn simple physics into pure, friendship-ruining chaos. A frantic couch competitive masterpiece!
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Assemble with Care
Forget stressful logic blocks. Fixing these gorgeously rendered vintage objects is wonderfully therapeutic. A clever, cozy little puzzle gem that manages to fix things inside you too.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…
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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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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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