KeenGamer

Overall, I enjoyed playing Cozy Organizer. After playing Softly Placed and Summer Unpacked, which are similar puzzle games, this was a good one to do. It was nice and relaxing, something good to unwind to. The puzzles could be challenging, but they were relaxing as well, and there was a good variety in the puzzles as well. I also liked how Cozy Organizer was presented with its bright graphics, and was impressed with the subtle use of sound effects and music throughout. This is a good puzzle game to try out if you're looking for something more relaxing and want to spend a few hours playing.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is worth trying with friends for its atmosphere and co-op tension, but solo play and performance issues hold it back.

Hoa is a lovely experience. It’s short and sweet. The gameplay may be simple but it’s engaging enough. It’s aided by a beautiful musical score and vibrant art style. And it tops it off with a decent chill story about coming home and what came before. Recommended.

Overall, Denshattack! feels like a return to classic video game design, combining a wild concept with fast, addictive gameplay and memorable boss fights. Its customisation and some controls may need some more polish, but it remains one of 2026's biggest surprises.

I wasn't sure what to expect with Toy Keeper, except another game similar to Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! and Supermarket Chaos. What I got was a pleasant surprise. Yes, the game isn't perfect, but it is still in Early Access and I appreciate there are some things that'll need tweaking along the way. Otherwise, I found it a perfectly-playable game, and actually quite an enjoyable and relaxing one at that. I liked that the toy store was huge with lots of different categories, and I found the simple graphics quite charming and fitting. I also felt that the presence of the baby and robots made the process seem less isolated. The unlockable abilities were also extremely useful as well as easy to use. I'm glad I decided to try out Toy Keeper. I can see myself replaying this to kill a few hours, and I really look forward to seeing how this game develops further, whether it's polishing the original experience or adding new levels.

Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at our Gates has some worthwhile ideas. Especially the new Australia tree offers a wide variety of options, the Indonesia Independence path, and Siam's Short War mechanic. However, the DLC can be a struggle to play through because the military paths are underpowered, industry is weak, and long-term replay value is limited, so it is hard to recommend at full price.

Playing HYPERWIRED feels like being handed a brilliant toy bolted to a slightly awkward machine. The cable is a constant physical presence, and it made me think about space and positioning in a way most twin-stick shooters never do. Runs are quick and tense, dying costs me nothing, and the moment a battery modifier lines up with the right upgrade is a real thrill. What stopped me short of loving it is how little of that carries forward, since every run resets me to roughly the same place.

Supermarket Chaos is one of those games that took me by surprise. I was expecting it to be a cheap knock-off Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!, but it quickly developed a life of its own. It's easily a very relaxing and stress-free game, as well as being naturally addictive as you embark to complete every shelf and find every item its home. Graphically it could do with a bit more polish to make it look a little sleeker, but it is at least practical and functional, which is probably more important. I can see myself playing Supermarket Chaos again in the future if I'm looking to unwind for a while. I could also see this game receiving either DLC or a spin-off, maybe for another type of store like clothing or plants? In summary, if you enjoyed Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!, I would definitely recommend Supermarket Chaos.

SAND: Raiders of Sophie is a unique extraction shooter that puts you and other players on a personal giant walking mech called Trampler. The Trampler is your base and fortress that you can use to traverse the desert runes of planet Sophie and engage in combat with AI or players’ Tramplers. Although the game follows the same generic loop of joining a raid, finding loot, and extracting, it has its unique charm with a lot of potential. Currently, there are two game modes to play, which you can either play solo or in a group of five players. Playing a squad raid feels more lethal, as it distributes the roles of managing the Trampler, scavenging, looting, fighting, and so on. At its current state, the game is missing some of the many features, like a proper tutorial, in-game merchants, world bosses, and events. However, for the price of $24.99, it still offers great value and replayability. [Early Access Score = 65]

As a cleaning game, you can't go wrong with Cozy Cleaner. It's exactly what it says it is: it's cozy and relaxing. With 30 levels to work through, getting progressively bigger, as well as the bonus mini-games, it will keep you busy enough for 2-3 hours without getting bored or repetitive. There's some room for improvement, such as a more visible progress meter and better highlighting of missed cleaning tasks, but otherwise Cozy Cleaner is pretty solid. It's one of those games you'll return to if you just want to relax for a while and do something meditative.