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

Sometimes the simplest premise when it comes to a gaming mechanic, ends up being the most enjoyable. That's the case with A Game About Digging A Hole which released onto Xbox on the 9th December 2025. The game was created by indie developer Matt Round, who originally built it as a three‑week experiment in minimalism and absurdity. Round, known for his playful approach to interactive projects, leaned into the idea of stripping gameplay down to its barest essence: you dig, and

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

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

When Heroes of Mount Dragon landed on Xbox, it came with a bold promise: to rekindle the magic of classic fantasy beat ’em ups while adding a modern twist. Developed by RuniQ, the game positions itself as a spiritual successor to the likes of Golden Axe and Castle Crashers, but with its own fiery hook, the ability for heroes to transform into dragons mid-battle. That premise alone is enough to spark curiosity, and the opening hours deliver a spectacle of vibrant fantasy lands

There’s something immediately disarming about Winter Burrow. From the moment you step into its snow-dusted forest as a small birch mouse returning home, the game establishes a tone that is equal parts cosy and melancholic. Unlike many survival titles that thrive on punishing mechanics and relentless danger, Winter Burrow invites you into a world where survival is less about brute endurance and more about emotional resilience. The Xbox version captures this atmosphere beautifu

Fishing games usually conjure images of calm waters, gentle breezes, and a cozy loop of casting lines and reeling in catches. Dredge, developed by Black Salt Games and published by Team17, takes that familiar formula and twists it into something far more unsettling. On Xbox, the game feels perfectly at home, running smoothly with crisp visuals that highlight both the beauty of its coastal landscapes and the creeping dread that lurks beneath the surface. From the moment you do

When two of gaming’s most eccentric auteurs - Goichi Suda (better known as Suda51) and Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro announce a collaboration, expectations are bound to be high. Both are known for creating cult classics that revel in the strange, the surreal, and the downright bizarre. With Hotel Barcelona , their long-awaited joint project, the pair deliver exactly what fans might expect: a roguelite drenched in grindhouse horror aesthetics, brimming with dark humour, and unapolo

As someone who spends a lot of time digging into indie titles, I’m always on the lookout for games that feel personal, imaginative, and a little offbeat. SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato fits that description perfectly. It’s the kind of game that doesn’t try to compete with sprawling AAA blockbusters, but instead carves out its own identity through charm, humour, and cultural storytelling. SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato is about Miho, a young boy living with his grandmother.

In a gaming landscape saturated with gritty realism and sprawling open worlds, Wander Stars  dares to be something different and something heartfelt, stylish, and unabashedly nostalgic. Developed by Paper Castle Games and published by Fellow Traveller, this turn-based RPG is a love letter to classic anime, blending vibrant visuals, episodic storytelling, and inventive combat into a galactic adventure that feels both fresh and familiar. From the moment you boot it up, Wander S

If you’ve ever wanted to solve mysteries with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang, Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club  delivers exactly that and wrapped in a warm, pastel-coloured bow. Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club  on Xbox is a gentle, nostalgia-laced adventure that invites players into the whimsical world of Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts gang, reimagined through the lens of light detective work and cosy exploration. Developed by Cradle Games and published by GameMill Entertain

Stepping into the world of Viewfinder is like opening a portal to a place where art, photography, and science fiction collide in a mind-bending swirl of colour, perspective tricks, and heart-tinged mystery. After a celebrated debut on PlayStation and PC in 2023, Sad Owl Studios’ BAFTA-winning puzzle game finally came to Xbox Series XS in 2025. Its premise is mesmerizing in its simplicity: you reshape reality itself by placing photographs, drawings, and screenshots into the th

Ever since Italian studio 3DClouds unveiled Formula Legends, published on Xbox on September 18, 2025, it’s been billed as a playful...

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Date Everything! plunges you into the most absurd dating sim imaginable: a single house where every object, from your toaster to the...