Since Dear Esther and Gone Home popularised the narrative-driven genre known as Walking Simulators, developers have used the genre to deliver highly immersive and emotional experiences with limited gameplay mechanics.

After releasing Aerial_Knight's DropShot earlier in the year, developer Neil Jones and his team are back with a smaller and drastically different game called Aerial_Knight's Mr Freezy - a simple puzzle game with enough compelling mechanics for it's short playtime and low price.

After the excellent duology of A Plague Tale: Innocence and Requiem, that told the visceral and emotional story of siblings Amicia and Hugo, Asobo Studio returns with the prequel spin-off, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. But instead of continuing A Plague Tales' strictly stealth approach, Resonance transitions to a more action focused entry.

Last year Messhof departed the 2D design of Nidhogg for the cell-shaded landscapes of Wheel World. But now, Messhof have returned to their visual roots to try their hands at the action roguelike genre in Blood Dungeon - a frantic auto-shooter that feels like a blend between Vampire Survivors and a propulsive platformer.

The Sinking City 2 is like a mirror for developer Frogwares. The protagonist Calvin Rafferty fights to his last breath to try to survive and reunite with his loved one, ignoring the sirens telling him to evacuate. It's a fight for survival, but more than that, it's a desire to remain hopeful in the face of relentless heartbreak and terror.