Prey
Prey is perhaps the worthiest heir to System Shock 2.
Metroid: Samus Returns
I can’t believe how much I missed this style of gameplay.
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Getting Over It shows enormous potential as a work of misunderstood genius, but I can’t bring myself to reach the last third of its content.
Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is one of the best Metroidvanias I’ve ever played, and it’s definitely the best Soulslike I’ve ever played.
Sonic Mania
I love classic Sonic as much as the next person, but an imitation of past triumphs will inevitably feel hollower than its inspirations.
868-HACK – PLAN.B
If all you want is a reason to get readdicted to 868-HACK, this expansion will satisfy, but the high isn’t quite as strong as before.
Jazzpunk: Flavour Nexus
With Flavour Nexus, Necrophone Games have made a graphically primitive, surreal prototype with minimal substance.
Gorogoa
Gorogoa tells a beautiful story of a life ravaged by war and enriched by spirituality.
Splatoon 2
I’ve had a lot of fun with Splatoon 2’s multiplayer. Unfortunately, the single-player portion does not pull its weight.
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
Mario + Rabbids is a totally unexpected title made by a team that’s clearly inexperienced in its genre, but it’s so much better than it has any right to be.