In recent years, we've been lucky enough to have many indie studios release video games that deliver the quick thrill of short time based first person shooters from the addictive Neon White, to the narratively strong and stylish, I Am Your Beast. Now, developer Aerial_Knight and his small development team continue this genre with their own focused interpretation.

There's been a treasure trove of story-rich puzzle games in recent years - many focused on deduction mechanics. So, when the trailer for Relooted combined platforming with heist centric puzzles and a phenomenal narrative hook, it piqued my interest.

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.