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RIVEN was a back-to-back masterpiece following MYST, and it remains one today. Completely overhauled visually and made even more immersive through its excellent VR adaptation, it's an easy recommendation. If you've already experienced and loved MYST (especially in VR) then RIVEN is an unquestionable purchase.

Yacht Club Games may have taken their time to deliver their newest game after the excellent Shovel Knight, but the wait was certainly worth it. If Hollow Knight: Silksong was the indie game of 2025, then in 2026 Mina the Hollower could very well claim that title for itself. Its unapologetically 8-bit visuals, brought to life with remarkable detail and personality, are half of its charm. The other half lies in its excellent compact world, densely packed with secrets that make exploration a constant joy and form the heart of this wholly enjoyable, nostalgic, yet thoroughly modern experience.

Amanita Design has done it again. While the brief length of its adventures remains a recurring drawback, the studio once more excels in art direction and storytelling. Filled with sharp satirical commentary on totalitarian regimes, stunning visuals, and a satisfying variety of well-designed puzzles, Phonopolis is an immensely rewarding experience, especially for fans of Amanita Design's previous works.

If nothing else, Necrophosis presents a captivating artistic vision, drawing heavily on Cyclopean aesthetics and the grotesque. It is undoubtedly a visual spectacle, both in its depiction of the world and in its creature designs. Nevertheless, the overly simplistic gameplay and lack of narrative coherence limit the impact it could have otherwise achieved.

Utterly tiresome, with puzzles that are either simplistic or needlessly convoluted and often drag on for far too long, WILL: Follow the Light falls short in its gameplay. Worst of all, for a title that positions itself as a narrative-driven experience, its story lacks any real impact due to mediocre voice acting, unnatural dialogue, and paper-thin characterization.

Myst's status as one of gaming's most influential and enduring classics is beyond question. This adaptation succeeds in bringing players directly into its magical world, offering an unprecedented sense of immersion as they explore its intricate machinery, challenging puzzles, and stunning vistas.

IO Interactive proved to be the perfect match for adapting James Bond into a video game. While other titles have done justice to the franchise, this is the first time 007 feels so well-rounded, avoiding the one-dimensional action-hero depiction of the past. His personality is more nuanced, and the sandbox-style level design does justice to the full range of Bond's skills. Whether in stealth, fisticuffs, or gunplay, the experience excels, and the somewhat subpar driving is not enough to detract from an otherwise highly exhilarating adventure.

Traveller's Tales' latest LEGO game could well be considered the pinnacle of the studio's LEGO legacy. What it lacks in challenge (being aimed at younger audiences, after all) it more than compensates for with beautiful visuals, imaginative use of the beloved brick aesthetic, and a world packed with charming and entertaining activities. Additionally, the trademark humour that has become synonymous with the developer is consistently effective, while the countless references to Batman films, comics, and video games are both clever and rewarding for fans.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book should be approached as a simple platformer with virtually no challenge, clearly aimed at younger players. It is nevertheless a delightful game, thanks to its charming stop-motion aesthetic and vibrant visuals, but older gamers expecting a true continuation of Yoshi's Island will likely come away disappointed.

Vultures: Scavengers of Death offers a refreshingly original take on the survival-horror genre, particularly among games seeking to emulate the Resident Evil formula. Its implementation of an XCOM-inspired turn-based combat system provides a unique twist that works surprisingly well, delivering enjoyable gameplay while preserving the genre's core focus on exploration and light puzzle-solving. However, the overly cautious and simplistic use of these mechanics ultimately makes the game feel more like a promising tech demo than a fully fledged realization of turn-based survival horror.