CloverPit is one of those indie roguelites that sneaks up on you with a deceptively simple premise and then refuses to let go. On Xbox, the game drops you into a grim, claustrophobic prison cell where your only companion is a slot machine. It’s not the kind of slot machine you’d find in a neon-lit casino, it’s a rusted, ominous contraption that feels more like a judge than a toy. Each spin isn’t just about chasing coins or jackpots; it’s about survival. The machine demands pa

When you first boot up Demonschool on Xbox, it doesn’t feel like a typical tactics RPG. Instead of throwing you straight into menus and stat sheets, it greets you with a strange, stylish world that feels equal parts haunted campus and Saturday morning cartoon gone wrong. The game is the brainchild of Necrosoft Games, a small but ambitious studio known for experimenting with genre mash‑ups and offbeat aesthetics. They’ve built a reputation for creating titles that don’t just p

Riddlewood Manor is the kind of indie gem that feels like it was crafted with equal parts mischief and care. Developed by a small team clearly enamoured with the haunted house tradition, the game wears its inspirations proudly while still carving out its own identity. The developers have leaned into a playful horror-comedy tone, creating a manor that is less about terror and more about atmosphere, puzzles, and personality. From the moment you step through its creaking doors,

Service with a Shotgun is one of those indie titles that immediately grabs your attention with its absurd premise. It takes the soul-crushing monotony of retail work and throws it headfirst into a zombie apocalypse, creating a bizarre yet strangely cathartic blend of customer service satire and frantic first-person shooting. From the moment you clock in, you’re not just ringing up snacks and dealing with rude customers, you’re also fending off waves of undead shoppers who see

Extreme sports games have always thrived on their ability to capture the rush of pulling off impossible tricks, chaining combos, and defying gravity in ways that make players feel like they’re part of the action. Legends BMX on Xbox attempts to bring that same energy to the BMX scene, offering a fast-paced, trick-heavy experience that feels inspired by classics like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. From the moment you drop into your first timed run, the game makes its intentions clear

When I first launched I Mother, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The premise alone, playing as a Neanderthal woman in a world before spoken language felt unusual and daring, but it quickly became clear that this game is more than just a survival adventure. It’s an atmospheric exploration of humanity’s earliest struggles, told through instinct, symbols, and silence. From the opening moments, when you find yourself injured and separated from your tribe after a mammoth hun

Stepping into Hotel Infinity on PSVR2 feels less like starting a video game and more like checking into a dream that refuses to obey the laws of physics. From the moment you arrive, the hotel presents itself as a place without staff, without clear purpose, and without end. Corridors loop back on themselves, staircases fold into impossible angles, and the guestbook you sign at the start vanishes as if mocking your attempt to anchor yourself in reality. The story is deliberatel

For those of us who grew up in the golden age of point-and-click adventures, Broken Sword was more than just a game, it was a gateway into mystery, history, and storytelling that felt richer than anything else at the time. Returning to Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Xbox feels like stepping back into that world, but with the benefit of modern polish. The moment George Stobbart sits outside a Parisian café and fate intervenes with an explosion, I was transported back to m

When you first boot up Painkiller on the Xbox Series X, it’s immediately clear that this is a game designed for players who crave the raw adrenaline rush of classic first-person shooters. In an era where many FPS titles lean heavily on cinematic storytelling, tactical cover systems, or complex progression mechanics, Painkiller proudly goes in the opposite direction. It embraces the chaotic, fast-paced spirit of the genre’s golden age, delivering an experience that feels both

Retro gaming has always had a peculiar charm. There’s something about the chunky pixels, the bleepy chiptunes, and the stripped-down mechanics that feels both nostalgic and oddly refreshing in today’s era of sprawling open worlds and cinematic realism. The Gruniożerca Trilogy, now available on Xbox, taps directly into that vein of nostalgia. Originally born from the NES homebrew scene, these three puzzle-platformers have been lovingly remastered by Take IT Studio!, bundled to

When Zumba – Treasure of the Marble Sea arrived on Xbox, it promised to rekindle the addictive magic of the marble-shooter genre while draping itself in a swashbuckling pirate theme. Developed by EpiXR Games and released in August 2025, the game sets out to be a spiritual successor to Zuma, one of the most beloved puzzle titles of the early 2000s. On paper, the concept sounds enticing: a vibrant pirate mascot guiding players through tropical beaches, treasure caves, and myste

Horror games often live or die by their atmosphere, and Death Park: 4K Remastered on Xbox leans heavily into its carnival of nightmares. Originally released in 2021, the game has now been given a fresh coat of paint for modern consoles, with developer EpiXR Games promising sharper visuals, smoother performance, and a more immersive soundscape. The setting a dilapidated amusement park haunted by a murderous clown remains the heart of the experience, and the remaster aims to ma

When you first boot up PLAGUN – The Plague Goes On, it’s clear you’re stepping into a world that thrives on chaos. Developed by Talkinguns and published by indie.io, this roguelike shooter doesn’t waste time with lengthy tutorials or hand-holding. Instead, it throws you headfirst into a plague-ridden kingdom where immortality experiments have gone horribly wrong, leaving behind a grotesque landscape of husks, vampires, robots, and other twisted creations. The premise alone se

When you first boot up Schematic Void, it doesn’t feel like a typical point-and-click adventure. Instead, it greets you with a wink and a smirk, daring you to take part in a game that knows it’s unfinished, knows it’s absurd, and knows you’re here for the ride. Developed by Meowton Games, this indie release bills itself as an “anti-horror adventure,” and that tagline is more than just clever marketing. Rather than leaning into the usual tropes of eerie soundscapes and sudden

Ball x Pit is one of those rare indie titles that manages to take a simple concept and elevate it into something far more compelling than you’d expect at first glance. On the surface, it looks like a quirky brick-breaker with roguelite elements, but once you dive in, you quickly realize it’s a layered experience that blends arcade nostalgia with modern progression systems. The game invites you into its chaotic yet strategic world, where every run feels like a fresh puzzle to

As Long As You’re Here is not the kind of game you play for flashy mechanics or endless replayability, it’s a quiet, intimate experience that feels more like stepping into someone’s memories than playing a traditional video game. From the moment you begin, the atmosphere is heavy with emotion, and it quickly becomes clear that this is a story about fragility, love, and the painful erosion of identity. The game centres on Annie, a woman living with Alzheimer’s, and it invites

There are games that entertain, games that challenge, and then there are games like Indika, titles that feel more like philosophical experiments than traditional entertainment. Developed by Odd Meter and published by 11 Bit Studios, Indika is set in a surreal version of late 19th-century Russia, where players step into the shoes of a troubled nun navigating both the physical world and the labyrinth of her own conscience. From the very first moments, the game makes it clear th

Few holiday stories have endured quite like Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The tale of a green curmudgeon whose icy heart thaws in the warmth of community has been retold countless times across books, films, and television specials. In 2023, Outright Games and developer Casual Brothers brought the Grinch into the world of interactive entertainment with The Grinch: Christmas Adventures, a family-friendly platformer designed to capture the whimsy and mischief of th

As someone who has sunk countless hours into Vampire Survivors, I approached Halls of Torment on Xbox with both excitement and skepticism. Could another auto-shooter roguelite really capture that same addictive magic without feeling like a shallow imitation? To my surprise, Halls of Torment not only embraces the familiar loop of mowing down endless hordes, but it layers on a grim, gothic atmosphere and a deeper progression system that makes it feel like a natural evolution of

The Tech Power Pack DLC for Formula Legends is a fascinating tribute to motorsport’s most daring experiments. Rather than simply adding more cars to the roster, this expansion dives into the history of racing innovation, bringing three radical machines to life in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Each vehicle is inspired by real-world engineering gambles that once shook the racing world, and the developers have done an impressive job of translating those quirks into