“A GBA-style RPG that combines fast-paced minigames with turn-based combat.
“The story is about a boy who moves out of home and starts looking for work in a new city. After landing a job at a run-down diner, he accidentally gets wrapped up in a missing persons mystery that involves a ludicrous gang and a fanatical cult.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: TBA
“Board The Alabaster, one of The Filament Corporation’s flagship research vessels, and try to wrestle control back from a mysterious complication which left the ship locked down and the crew missing.
“With only the help of Juniper, the ships stricken pilot, face fiendishly difficult puzzles that will push you to the limit in a bid to uncover what happened to the crew and why they disappeared.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, consoles
Release: 2020
“A tactical narrative-driven RPG set in a near future filled with labor automation, big data, controversial AI applications, legal gray zones, and the nebulous nature of online identity. You assume the mantle of a prominent hacktivist who has been targeted for blackmail by a shadowy branch of government.
“The player interacts with their virtual environment through text commands, hacking into countless challenging networks. Character development and roleplay choices made during and in between missions affect the storyline and outcome of the game.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020
“Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village), which literally translates to howling dog tunnel, is a real place located in the Miyawaka town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is a famous horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death.
“After many trespassers, the tunnel is now sealed with concrete blocks. It is said that Japanese law does not apply beyond the entrance of Inunaki. It’s considered to be the most horrifying place in Kyushu and countless horror stories are born from the place.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: November 19, 2019
“Explore unknown lands and fight mythical beasts on a quest to ask the old gods to restore light to your village. Harness light with your sword and bow to cut down your foes, and discover ancient secrets.
“You play as a boy named Lucen, and after your village is mysteriously shrouded in darkness and fellow villagers won’t wake up, you must take it upon yourself to venture into the vast lands outside the village. Armed with your sword, bow, and legends passed down by generations, you must set out on a quest to ask the mythical old gods for their help.
“Along the way you will traverse environments that have been untouched by civilisation for centuries – lush woods with ruins of altars to the old gods, caves hoarding mystical light orbs to augment your abilities, foggy swamplands occupied by terrifying creatures, and many more.”
Platforms: Windows (hopeful for consoles)
Release: 2021
“A charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife. Morris Lupton is the recently-deceased museum curator of the tiny island of Shelmerston who is reunited with the ghost of his dog Sparky, only to discover that a disaster is about to destroy his beloved island.
“Morris and Sparky must unearth a number of Shelmerston’s lost and scattered ghosts. To find them, the duo must visit the places they spent time in, dive inside the memories of the people who knew them best, and learn the stories of their lives. Together, they must uncover Shelmerston’s ancient mysteries, prevent the island’s volcano from erupting, and save the place they call home.”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA
“Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful world in this poetic 3D adventure.
“Abby is an artiste held captive at a circus: She spends her days entertaining the audience and her nights in a cage, longing for freedom. One day, she escapes the circus and gets to explore a mystical world.
“Alas, freedom comes at a cost and Abby soon finds herself dragged into the dangers this world has to offer: In a war-torn, medieval fairytale, surrounded by ravaged, starving citizens and hunted by the relentless cut-throat Tonda, Abby has to cross raging rivers, make it through bandit camps and around traps. Her adventure is always accompanied by the lyrical rhymes of puppet master Jack, who is telling her story while holding the strings of his puppets firmly in his ever-helpful hands.”
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021
An extremely fast-paced drone racing game that seems to capture at the very least the feel of watching drones zooming around the track. You can play in either first or third person and there are various racing modes including a car chase which sounds like it could be a lot of fun as well as cinematic.
Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA
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“Inspired by the golden era of skateboarding, Session’s primary goal is to make you experience what skateboarding really is; an incredible culture where there are no other goals other than expressing your creativity and achieving success through hard work, perseverance and bits of madness for no one else other than yourself.
“Be ready to play the most authentic and grounded skateboarding experience in the most legendary spots on earth, film and make the gnarliest skate parts out there.”
Platforms: Windows (Xbox One in spring)
Release: September 17, 2019
“A brand new adventure tour for monsters who love to learn about humans! An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure.
“Learn the ancient art of pushing trees over and fashion your own pathways with our easy-build bridges. Then immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from our “Human Englandland” dig site, each accompanied with expert insights!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Apple Arcade
Release: September 10, 2020