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Arctic EggsArctic Eggs
BY The Water Museum
Official listings, not hands-on reviewed
A wonderfully strange physics cooking sim in an Antarctic city, now on Xbox Series X|S as well as PC.
BalatroBalatro
BY LocalThunk
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
A card-driven roguelike built around poker hands, unusual Jokers and score-chasing combinations.
HadesHades
BY Supergiant Games
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Escape the Underworld through fast combat, shifting builds and a story that keeps moving between runs.
Hades IIHades II
BY Supergiant Games
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Take on the Titan of Time with sorcery, weapon combinations and an evolving underworld adventure.
DREDGEDREDGE
BY Black Salt Games
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Catch fish, upgrade a small boat and explore a strange archipelago where the night is rarely welcoming.
Core KeeperCore Keeper
BY Pugstorm
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Explore an underground world of resources, bosses, farming and building, alone or with friends.
Sea of Stars: Sunset EditionSea of Stars: Sunset Edition
BY Sabotage Studio
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
A colourful fantasy RPG with turn-based battles, exploration and a tale powered by sun and moon magic.
Hollow Knight: SilksongHollow Knight: Silksong
BY Team Cherry
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Explore the haunted kingdom of Pharloom as Hornet, combining agile combat with discovery.
Nine SolsNine Sols
BY Red Candle Games
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
A hand-drawn action adventure with Sekiro-inspired parrying and an intricate science-fantasy world.
Little Kitty, Big CityLittle Kitty, Big City
BY Double Dagger Studio
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Explore a colourful city as a curious cat, meeting animals and finding distractions on the way home.
Cult of the LambCult of the Lamb
BY Massive Monster
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Build a woodland following and venture into dangerous lands in a blend of base-building and combat.
COCOONCOCOON
BY Geometric Interactive
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Carry worlds within worlds to solve spatial puzzles and uncover a strange cosmic mystery.
Stardew ValleyStardew Valley
BY ConcernedApe
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Restore a family farm, grow crops, explore, fish and build friendships over the seasons.
ANIMAL WELLANIMAL WELL
BY Billy Basso
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Explore a labyrinth of hidden systems, surprising creatures and interconnected puzzles.
Slay the SpireSlay the Spire
BY Mega Crit
Steam release verified · Editorial discovery, not hands-on reviewed
Build a deck, discover powerful relics and navigate difficult choices on the climb up the Spire.
Vampire SurvivorsVampire Survivors
BY poncle
Coloured Static Press review · 82/100 · Excellent
Outstanding fun per pound, excellent sound and progress that makes each fresh run hard to resist.
Chained BeastsChained Beasts
BY Featherweight Games
Played by Coloured Static Press · verdict pending · launch date 15 Oct 2026
An arena roguelike for one to four players where the chains between gladiators become weapons, obstacles and the heart of the teamwork.
Forever AgoForever Ago
BY Third Shift
Hands-on review · 81/100
An emotionally rich road trip with a remarkable atmosphere. The slower pace is part of its character, even if it sometimes lingers too long.
Deep Dish DungeonDeep Dish Dungeon
BY Behold Studios
Released 13 Oct 2026 · Not reviewed by Coloured Static Press
Exploration, crafting and puzzles meet a dungeon full of experiments to work out with friends.
Nivalis NightsNivalis Nights
BY ION LANDS
Released 29 Sep 2026 · Not reviewed by Coloured Static Press
A neon-soaked mix of shopkeeping, relationships and city life with more to discover than the usual simulation loop.
over the hillover the hill
BY Funselektor Labs Inc.
Released 14 Oct 2026 · Not reviewed by Coloured Static Press
An atmospheric off-road driving experience built around wandering, terrain and the pleasure of the journey.
Beyond These StarsBeyond These Stars
BY Balancing Monkey Games
Released 16 Oct 2026 · Not reviewed by Coloured Static Press
A city-building concept with a glorious twist: your settlement rides on the back of a travelling space whale.
LumenTale: Memories of TreyLumenTale: Memories of Trey
BY Beehive Studios
Official store listing · Not hands-on reviewed
Explore Talea, collect creatures called Animon and uncover Trey's missing memories in a colourful monster-collecting RPG.
PlateUp!PlateUp!
BY It's happening
Official store listing · Not hands-on reviewed
Cook, serve and redesign your restaurant in chaotic runs that mix kitchen teamwork with roguelite upgrades.
Pack my LunchBoxPack my LunchBox
BY Owl's Howls
Official store listing · Not hands-on reviewed
Read each customer's likes and dislikes, then assemble the right meal, drink and snack in a relaxing lunchbox puzzle.
Make my SandwichMake my Sandwich
BY Owl's Howls
Official store listing · Not hands-on reviewed
Carefully layer ingredients, match dietary preferences and follow each order in a colourful sandwich-making puzzle.
The Séance of Blake ManorThe Séance of Blake Manor
BY Spooky Doorway
Official store listing · Not hands-on reviewed
Investigate a disappearance in a remote Irish hotel in 1897, navigating secrets and supernatural suspicion.
Cassette BeastsCassette Beasts
BY Bytten Studio
Official store listing · Not hands-on reviewed
Capture creatures onto cassette tapes and combine monster forms in an open-world, turn-based adventure.
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