Limbo

Limbo

Limbo plunges players into a bleak and dangerous world as a young boy in search of his sister. The black and white visuals make for a stylish-looking game, but the abundance of traps, enemies, and a physics system that delights in killing players keeps the game challenging throughout. Limbo is a short game, but a memorable one, and despite its flaws comes highly recommended.

Gameplay: The trial-and-error puzzles can be frustrating, but making it through tricky sections is very rewarding.

Graphics: Limbo uses a very minimalist approach for the visuals, but it gives the game a very distinctive look which has since been copied by many other titles.

Sound: The eerie acousmatic music and ambient effects of Limbo are best experienced with a good set of headphones and the game also makes clever use of sound for some puzzles

Planet of Lana First Look Video

Planet of Lana First Look Video

Planet of Lana by Wishfully and Thunderful Publishing is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Players must help a young girl named Lana and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission. Their journey will take them through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Check out the video below for a quick look at the start of the adventure

Hidden Cats in New York

Hidden Cats in New York

Hidden Cats in New York swaps locations but retains everything that made Hidden Cats in London such a casual and enjoyable title. This time there are more cats to find and new bonus levels, but the game remains accessible and addictive. The game is also very reasonably priced, so players won’t have any buyer’s remorse even after completing it in one or two sessions.

Gameplay: Most of the cats are easy to spot, but some of them can be quite elusive, and earning all the achievements is very rewarding.

Graphics: The New York City illustration is packed with even more detail than the London one, and the new bonus levels are a blast.

Sound: The relaxing soundtrack is a good match for the game, and the volume levels can be tweaked as desired

INSIDE Special Look Video

INSIDE Special Look Video

INSIDE by Playdead sees players take control of a young boy who is hunted and alone as he is drawn into the center of a dark project. This narrative-driven platformer combines intense action with challenging puzzles and is currently 90% off on Steam until the 16th of March, 2023. Check out the quick special look video below to see the moody art style, ambient soundtrack, and unsettling atmosphere of the game

The Spirit and the Mouse First Look Video

The Spirit and the Mouse First Look Video

The Spirit and the Mouse by Alblune and Armor Games Studios is a lush narrative adventure set in the quaint French village of Sainte-et-Claire. Players take control of Lila, a tiny mouse with a big heart, as she gains electrifying new powers and sets out to help the people of the village. Aided by Lumion, the Spirit guardian, players must search every nook and cranny of the world to complete objectives and collect items while assisting those in need. Check out the video below to see The Spirit and the Mouse in action

SokoChess First Look Video

SokoChess First Look Video

SokoChess by Daisy Games is a minimalist puzzle game about pushing chess pieces. It features 70 levels of unique gameplay by combining Chess and Sokoban. Players must push black pieces to predetermined positions on each level while ensuring that all of their own pieces are not captured in the process. SokoChess is releasing on the 12 of August 2022, but in the meantime, players can wishlist the game and check out the available free demo. This video features a quick look at the first nine levels of the game

Beasties First Look Video

Beasties First Look Video

Beasties by rokaplay is a lovingly hand-drawn 2D monster trainer game with a turn-based puzzle combat system that is easily accessible for beginners. Players get to explore a colorful and hand-painted world while experiencing the charming campaign. As a Beastie trainer, it is up to players to investigate the disappearance of a Beastiemaster at an isolated village. Check out the video below to see Beasties in action

Ruggnar First Look Video

Ruggnar First Look Video

Ruggnar by Sword N’ Wands and PID Games is a platformer without any enemies. Instead, players must be wary of the many traps that are hidden in the darkness. This adventure sees a dwarf named Rugnar explore gloomy places to find treasure while armed with only his bag and a few candles. Check out the video below to see the game in action

Bugsnax

Bugsnax

On the surface, Bugsnax is a game about finding and capturing adorable critters with googly eyes and pun-filled names using an assortment of wacky traps. However, things take a strange turn when using these same critters to feed and mutate the other characters in the game. Nevertheless, catching Bugsnax is fun, especially as it often requires some out-of-the-box thinking or creative use of your traps. The lack of any real danger makes the game suitable for younger players too, but to get the most out of the experience, players should definitely complete all the side quests.

Gameplay: Capturing all the Bugsnax in sight is fun despite some repetition, and the memorable cast of characters all have interesting stories to unravel.

Graphics: The designs of the Bugsnax are hilarious, and the game world is very vibrant, but the way you can mutate other Grumpusses by feeding them the Bugsnax can yield alarming results.

Sound: Bugsnax features a stellar cast of voice actors along with a very catchy soundtrack

In The Space – Escape Room First Look Video

In The Space – Escape Room First Look Video

In The Space – Escape Room by Adrian Systems is a sci-fi escape room game set onboard a spaceship. Players must solve different puzzles and riddles to investigate what types of experiments are being performed there. Check out the video below for a quick look at the kind of puzzles players can expect in the game