Arcade
A fast, tactile fishing-and-timing arcade game with surprising depth under its simple surface.
★★★★★ 4.6
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Arcade · 4.6★
144games tested
69articles written
2years running
0paid placements
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RPG
A hand-drawn role-playing adventure with tight turn-based combat and a story that earns its slow burn.
★★★★☆ 4.4
Strategy
A compact naval strategy game where every move on the grid feels weighty and deliberate.
★★★★★ 4.5
Racing
A stylish arcade racer built entirely around the joy of a perfect drift.
★★★★☆ 4.2
Adventure
A gentle point-and-tap adventure through a foggy village full of small mysteries.
★★★★★ 4.7
Simulation
A cozy farming sim about growing fruit trees at your own unhurried pace.
★★★★☆ 4.3
Editor’s pick
RPG
Emberfall Saga
★★★★☆ 4.4
Emberfall Saga is the kind of RPG that isn't afraid to make you read. The world unfolds through quiet conversations and small choices, and the writing is warm without being sappy. You build a party of four, each with a distinct combat role, and the balance between them matters more than raw stats.
- Memorable hand-drawn art
- Thoughtful turn-based battles
- Story that respects your time
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What readers say
«A fast, tactile fishing-and-timing arcade game with surprising depth under its simple surface.»
Lena · Big Rush Cast
«A hand-drawn role-playing adventure with tight turn-based combat and a story that earns its slow burn.»
Bruno · Emberfall Saga
«A compact naval strategy game where every move on the grid feels weighty and deliberate.»
Pavel · Harborline Tactics
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