Welcome to our Game Reviews hub: Your one-stop list of thoughtful, player-first reviews for Xbox, PC (Steam, itch.io, Epic Games), VR, and Nintendo Switch titles. We test across hardware and playstyles, covering visuals, controls, performance, narrative, and long-term appeal. Whether you’re hunting for the next multiplayer obsession, a VR experience that truly immerses, or the best Switch pick-up-and-play, find clear ratings, concise pros and cons, and a final recommendation to help you decide fast. New reviews added regularly.
Grading Scale Explained: 1=Failure, 2=Terrible, 3=Bad, 4=Sub-par, 5=Average, 6=Decent, 7=Good, 8=Great, 9= Excellent and 10=Perfect
GAME REVIEWS
Honest, hands-on reviews of the year’s best Xbox, PC (Steam, itch.io, Epic Games), VR, and Nintendo Switch games.
Schematic Void (Reviewed November 12, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Schematic Void is a clever, warmly strange puzzle adventure that thrives on restraint and wit. Its deliberate incompletion is a design strength: the game hands you half a world and trusts you to finish it, turning problem solving into playful co‑creation. Minimal visuals, nimble puzzles, and a standout soundtrack combine into an experience that’s consistently charming and frequently surprising."
CloverPit (Reviewed November 12, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"CloverPit nails a daring premise and turns it into deeply satisfying gameplay: the slot machine isn’t a gimmick but a programmable engine you learn to exploit, and discovering a runaway combo feels genuinely euphoric. The game’s systems; 150+ items, seeded runs, meta unlocks, and an Endless leaderboard; reward experimentation and mastery, while the claustrophobic ATM/debt hook keeps stakes sharp and immediate. A few balancing wrinkles remain (some synergies can shortcut challenge, and the gambling motif will divide players), but those are minor against a design that consistently surprises, thrills, and resonates. For players who love emergent systems, high‑risk optimization, and roguelites with a darker edge, CloverPit is essential play."
Service With a Shotgun (Reviewed November 12, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Service With a Shotgun nails a bold, hilarious premise and backs it up with sharp writing, a memorable cast, and shockingly satisfying combat that rewards both aim and improvisation. The visual‑novel moments give weight to the action, and systems like Zombie Intensity and headshot bonuses add meaningful player choice and mechanical bite. A few rough edges remain; pacing between dialogue and shooting can jar, and later‑chapter balance needs polish; but those are quibbles beside a game that consistently surprises, amuses, and thrills. If you want frantic, character‑driven chaos with real heart, this is one of the year’s most delightful surprises."
Nothing Strange Here (Reviewed November 11, 2025) Score 8.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A warmly clever demo that turns reporting into playable systems; satisfying, photogenic, and full of personality. It’s missing breadth and deeper investigative tools, but what’s here is thoughtfully designed and genuinely charming."
A Pinball Game That Makes You Mad (Reviewed November 10, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A sharply designed, gleefully aggravating pinball demo that nails the core loop and personality but asks a bit much of players seeking depth or variety."
A Pinball Game That Makes You Mad (Reviewed November 10, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A sharply designed, gleefully aggravating pinball demo that nails the core loop and personality but asks a bit much of players seeking depth or variety."
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (Reviewed November 9, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A near‑perfect cozy mystery that nails character, voice acting, and pacing while keeping gameplay approachable and delightfully charming."
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion (Reviewed November 9, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A must‑try for lovers of offbeat indie games and handcrafted visuals; a fun, compact romp that rewards curiosity and a taste for absurdity."
Tower Factory (Reviewed November 8, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Tower Factory is a satisfying mashup of factory automation and tower defense that rewards systems thinking and creative problem solving. Its core loop; designing production lines to churn out towers, then testing them against escalating waves; feels consistently engaging, and the roguelite metaprogression gives runs meaningful long‑term purpose."
1998 The Toll Keeper Story (Reviewed November 8, 2025) Score 9.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"1998: The Toll Keeper Story is a rare narrative simulation that translates historical collapse into intimate, morally charged gameplay. It pairs taut, shift‑based mechanics with an emotionally rigorous script and a tactile 90s aesthetic to create a sustained, haunting experience that lingers long after play."
S.E.M.I. - Side Effects May Include… (Reviewed November 6, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"S.E.M.I. delivers a riotous, brilliantly unpredictable co‑op experience that turns volatile powerups, physics‑first combat, and procedurally shifting clinics into consistently memorable runs. Its combination of emergent comedy, tight risk‑vs‑reward design, and social-driven spectacle makes it a standout party rogue‑lite; especially with friends and voice chat."
Angry Video Game Nerd 8‑Bit (Reviewed November 4, 2025) Score 8.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Angry Video Game Nerd 8‑bit delivers a spirited, lovingly crafted retro throwback that nails presentation and fan service while offering satisfying, pattern‑based challenge. It’s an excellent nostalgic ride with a few mechanical quibbles that keep it from being a full modern classic."
Spooky Express (Reviewed November 2, 2025) Score 9.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Spooky Express is a brilliantly executed puzzler that gets nearly everything right: design clarity, handcrafted content, and a distinctive tone. Its few limitations are intentional design choices rather than flaws. For fans of theme‑driven, elegantly constrained puzzles, this is essential play."
Slots & Daggers (Reviewed November 2, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Slots & Daggers turns a single clever twist into a legitimately thrilling roguelike: combat resolved through a slot‑machine delivers sharp, pulsey decisions, tactile feedback, and that irresistible “one more spin” momentum. Friedemann’s solo design chops are on display; the game feels handcrafted, immediate, and full of personality, with retro visuals, crunchy numbers, and a soundtrack that punctuates every clink of the reels."
Tiny Aquarium (Reviewed October 30, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A near‑masterful cozy simulator that nails charm, accessibility, and social hooks: Tiny Aquarium is relaxing, endlessly customizable, and genuinely addictive in short daily bursts thanks to Tiny Mode, persistent idle growth, and delightful breeding and fishing systems. The social features; visiting, trading, and community events; add meaningful reasons to return and showcase creativity, while the visual polish and steady content drops keep collections feeling fresh. Minor gripes around pacing of late‑game unlocks and occasional matchmaking friction prevent perfection, but these are easily addressable and don’t dull the core experience. Overall, a highly recommended pick for casual players, creators, and anyone who wants a calming companion on their desktop."
AION Classic 4.0 Light of Atreia (Reviewed October 29, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Gameforge Website
"Light of Atreia adds meaningful variety with three distinct dungeons that each promote different playstyles, from time-attack optimization (Iron Citadel), stable progression runs (Labyrinth of Echoes), and competitive faction PvE (Cradle of Doom). The update rewards teamwork and creates strong hooks for both casual groups and competitive communities, though players seeking large-scale raid content or radically new systems may find this more of a refinement than a reinvention."
Outbreak: Shades of Horror (Reviewed October 28, 2025) Score 7.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A competent early build that delivers solid cooperative survival mechanics and memorable mode variety, though it leans on familiar tropes and needs polish in balance and content depth. Worth playing for fans of the genre and groups who enjoy repeating runs while updates expand the roadmap."
LEGO Party! (Reviewed October 27, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on Xbox Series X
"A strong, entertaining launch that nails pick‑up‑and‑play controls, creative minigame design, and deep cosmetic customization; minor technical or balance hiccups appear but rarely derail the fun. Ideal for families and party‑game fans who value replayability and shared laughs."
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny (Reviewed October 27, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A strong, enjoyable launch that captures the charm of its roster and offers satisfying couch co‑op, engaging combat, and meaningful progression. Minor polish and balance issues remain, but the game delivers consistent fun for groups and mixed‑skill parties."
Skate. (Reviewed October 26, 2025) Score 6.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A solid Early Access showing; the core skate feel is enjoyable, Quick Drop and Skatepedia add value, and seasonal plans look balanced, but visual polish and feature depth still need time; a good pick for players who enjoy evolving sandboxes and can tolerate growing pains."
Grading Scale Explained: 1=Failure, 2=Terrible, 3=Bad, 4=Sub-par, 5=Average, 6=Decent, 7=Good, 8=Great, 9= Excellent and 10=Perfect
GAME REVIEWS
Honest, hands-on reviews of the year’s best Xbox, PC (Steam, itch.io, Epic Games), VR, and Nintendo Switch games.
Schematic Void (Reviewed November 12, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Schematic Void is a clever, warmly strange puzzle adventure that thrives on restraint and wit. Its deliberate incompletion is a design strength: the game hands you half a world and trusts you to finish it, turning problem solving into playful co‑creation. Minimal visuals, nimble puzzles, and a standout soundtrack combine into an experience that’s consistently charming and frequently surprising."
CloverPit (Reviewed November 12, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"CloverPit nails a daring premise and turns it into deeply satisfying gameplay: the slot machine isn’t a gimmick but a programmable engine you learn to exploit, and discovering a runaway combo feels genuinely euphoric. The game’s systems; 150+ items, seeded runs, meta unlocks, and an Endless leaderboard; reward experimentation and mastery, while the claustrophobic ATM/debt hook keeps stakes sharp and immediate. A few balancing wrinkles remain (some synergies can shortcut challenge, and the gambling motif will divide players), but those are minor against a design that consistently surprises, thrills, and resonates. For players who love emergent systems, high‑risk optimization, and roguelites with a darker edge, CloverPit is essential play."
Service With a Shotgun (Reviewed November 12, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Service With a Shotgun nails a bold, hilarious premise and backs it up with sharp writing, a memorable cast, and shockingly satisfying combat that rewards both aim and improvisation. The visual‑novel moments give weight to the action, and systems like Zombie Intensity and headshot bonuses add meaningful player choice and mechanical bite. A few rough edges remain; pacing between dialogue and shooting can jar, and later‑chapter balance needs polish; but those are quibbles beside a game that consistently surprises, amuses, and thrills. If you want frantic, character‑driven chaos with real heart, this is one of the year’s most delightful surprises."
Nothing Strange Here (Reviewed November 11, 2025) Score 8.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A warmly clever demo that turns reporting into playable systems; satisfying, photogenic, and full of personality. It’s missing breadth and deeper investigative tools, but what’s here is thoughtfully designed and genuinely charming."
A Pinball Game That Makes You Mad (Reviewed November 10, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A sharply designed, gleefully aggravating pinball demo that nails the core loop and personality but asks a bit much of players seeking depth or variety."
A Pinball Game That Makes You Mad (Reviewed November 10, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A sharply designed, gleefully aggravating pinball demo that nails the core loop and personality but asks a bit much of players seeking depth or variety."
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (Reviewed November 9, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A near‑perfect cozy mystery that nails character, voice acting, and pacing while keeping gameplay approachable and delightfully charming."
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion (Reviewed November 9, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A must‑try for lovers of offbeat indie games and handcrafted visuals; a fun, compact romp that rewards curiosity and a taste for absurdity."
Tower Factory (Reviewed November 8, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Tower Factory is a satisfying mashup of factory automation and tower defense that rewards systems thinking and creative problem solving. Its core loop; designing production lines to churn out towers, then testing them against escalating waves; feels consistently engaging, and the roguelite metaprogression gives runs meaningful long‑term purpose."
1998 The Toll Keeper Story (Reviewed November 8, 2025) Score 9.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"1998: The Toll Keeper Story is a rare narrative simulation that translates historical collapse into intimate, morally charged gameplay. It pairs taut, shift‑based mechanics with an emotionally rigorous script and a tactile 90s aesthetic to create a sustained, haunting experience that lingers long after play."
S.E.M.I. - Side Effects May Include… (Reviewed November 6, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"S.E.M.I. delivers a riotous, brilliantly unpredictable co‑op experience that turns volatile powerups, physics‑first combat, and procedurally shifting clinics into consistently memorable runs. Its combination of emergent comedy, tight risk‑vs‑reward design, and social-driven spectacle makes it a standout party rogue‑lite; especially with friends and voice chat."
Angry Video Game Nerd 8‑Bit (Reviewed November 4, 2025) Score 8.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Angry Video Game Nerd 8‑bit delivers a spirited, lovingly crafted retro throwback that nails presentation and fan service while offering satisfying, pattern‑based challenge. It’s an excellent nostalgic ride with a few mechanical quibbles that keep it from being a full modern classic."
Spooky Express (Reviewed November 2, 2025) Score 9.5/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Spooky Express is a brilliantly executed puzzler that gets nearly everything right: design clarity, handcrafted content, and a distinctive tone. Its few limitations are intentional design choices rather than flaws. For fans of theme‑driven, elegantly constrained puzzles, this is essential play."
Slots & Daggers (Reviewed November 2, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"Slots & Daggers turns a single clever twist into a legitimately thrilling roguelike: combat resolved through a slot‑machine delivers sharp, pulsey decisions, tactile feedback, and that irresistible “one more spin” momentum. Friedemann’s solo design chops are on display; the game feels handcrafted, immediate, and full of personality, with retro visuals, crunchy numbers, and a soundtrack that punctuates every clink of the reels."
Tiny Aquarium (Reviewed October 30, 2025) Score 9.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A near‑masterful cozy simulator that nails charm, accessibility, and social hooks: Tiny Aquarium is relaxing, endlessly customizable, and genuinely addictive in short daily bursts thanks to Tiny Mode, persistent idle growth, and delightful breeding and fishing systems. The social features; visiting, trading, and community events; add meaningful reasons to return and showcase creativity, while the visual polish and steady content drops keep collections feeling fresh. Minor gripes around pacing of late‑game unlocks and occasional matchmaking friction prevent perfection, but these are easily addressable and don’t dull the core experience. Overall, a highly recommended pick for casual players, creators, and anyone who wants a calming companion on their desktop."
AION Classic 4.0 Light of Atreia (Reviewed October 29, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Gameforge Website
"Light of Atreia adds meaningful variety with three distinct dungeons that each promote different playstyles, from time-attack optimization (Iron Citadel), stable progression runs (Labyrinth of Echoes), and competitive faction PvE (Cradle of Doom). The update rewards teamwork and creates strong hooks for both casual groups and competitive communities, though players seeking large-scale raid content or radically new systems may find this more of a refinement than a reinvention."
Outbreak: Shades of Horror (Reviewed October 28, 2025) Score 7.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A competent early build that delivers solid cooperative survival mechanics and memorable mode variety, though it leans on familiar tropes and needs polish in balance and content depth. Worth playing for fans of the genre and groups who enjoy repeating runs while updates expand the roadmap."
LEGO Party! (Reviewed October 27, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on Xbox Series X
"A strong, entertaining launch that nails pick‑up‑and‑play controls, creative minigame design, and deep cosmetic customization; minor technical or balance hiccups appear but rarely derail the fun. Ideal for families and party‑game fans who value replayability and shared laughs."
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny (Reviewed October 27, 2025) Score 8.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A strong, enjoyable launch that captures the charm of its roster and offers satisfying couch co‑op, engaging combat, and meaningful progression. Minor polish and balance issues remain, but the game delivers consistent fun for groups and mixed‑skill parties."
Skate. (Reviewed October 26, 2025) Score 6.0/10.0
Reviewed by Alissa Worley on PC - Steam
"A solid Early Access showing; the core skate feel is enjoyable, Quick Drop and Skatepedia add value, and seasonal plans look balanced, but visual polish and feature depth still need time; a good pick for players who enjoy evolving sandboxes and can tolerate growing pains."