Every now and then I find myself turning to indie games for unique horror experiences from the Amnesia series, to modern games such as Mouthwashing and No, I'm Not a Human. It's a space where inventiveness spawns truly memorable gameplay experiences.

The last few years have brought us a wealth of great puzzle deduction games from The Golden Idol series, to the excellent The Roottrees are Dead. Each have stood out due to their impeccable writing and addictive puzzle mechanics. And 2026 looks to attempt to continue that trend with the mysterious, TR-49.

When people think of the 3D platformer, images of Nintendo's mainstay plumber come to mind instantly, or as of late, Team Asobi's fantastic mechanical mascot, Astro Bot, or a personal favourite, Double Fine's exemplary sequel, Psychonauts 2.

Since the resurgence of CAPCOM with their switch to the Reach For the Moon Engine, and in particular, the Resident Evil series from 7 onwards, survival horror fans have been patiently waiting with bated breath for the announcement of the return of cult favourite series, Dino Crisis.

Sometimes indie games come along that deserve people's attention - games able to evoke complex emotions in the form of a powerful, important work of art. Such as emotional indie games Before Your Eyes; Gris; What Remains of Edith Finch?; That Dragon, Cancer; and many more. All of which deliver thought provoking stories through the immediacy of their simple gameplay mechanics.