Beyond Words

While it has a cool elevator pitch of Word Game meets Balatro, and plays well, it also makes some odd choices

TR-49

While its visual presentation is more minimalist, the mystery of the machine in front of you, and the many entries it has hidden within it, are compelling if you have the proper mindset

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

While perhaps not every idea works as well as the others, this blend of homage to the past and refined modern touches is easy to get invested in

Fowl Damage

What could have easily devolved into a silly one-note action game instead shows surprising nuance and smart design

Go! Go! Mister Chickums

While you could perhaps fault it for feeling a little too clearly inspired by Bubble Bobble, it has also made critical changes to the formula that give it more nuance and challenge

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Dunjungle

A pretty solid roguelike romp that’s may lack in the flair of bigger titles, but that still satisfies to a good degree

SHINONOME ABYSS The Maiden Exorcist

Billed as a strategy roguelike horror action game, there’s no question that this is a unique experience, but whether it will get its hooks in you will depend on what you’re looking for

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