Action/Adventure, Survival
Hytale (Early Access)

The Minecraft-mimicking ‘Hytale’ feels very familiar in its early access form. But there are some pleasing tweaks in the mix.

hollow knight: silksong
Arcade/Platform, Combat
Hollow Knight: Silksong

This bug-based battler is a lovely and inventive sequel to 2017’s ‘Hollow Knight.’ But there are some sticky bits.

Action/Adventure, Arcade/Platform, Combat, Horror/Suspense, Puzzle, Racing, Shooter, Sim, Strategy
Roblox

Twenty years after its debut, ‘Roblox’ still offers players a massive virtual sandbox. But they must deal with snaky sandbox …

Action/Adventure, Puzzle
Time Flies

There are clever puzzles, eye winks and interesting life parallels to be found in this line art-drawn gaming adventure. But …

Action/Adventure, Role-Playing
TRON: Catalyst

‘TRON: Catalyst’ incorporates some nice neon-lit visuals and heroic, mystery-solving gameplay with no major derezz issues.

Action/Adventure, Combat, Puzzle
Minecraft

‘Minecraft’ has expanded over the years with new biomes, resources and adventuring challenges. But even child’s play has its dark …

Action/Adventure, Puzzle
Elroy and the Aliens

There’s a lot to enjoy here, but don’t let the cartoony visuals fool you. There are adult bits and pieces …

sniper elite resistance
Action/Adventure, Shooter
Sniper Elite: Resistance

‘Sniper Elite: Resistance’ adds a few small trigger-pulling additions. But it’s still all about the Nazi-mulching glee.

sid meier's civilization vii​
Sim, Strategy
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

Sid Meier’s world-building game is back and bigger than ever. But is it better?

Thank Goodness You're Here
Action/Adventure
Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Cartoony characters and comedy patter make this indie game unique. But innocent-looking things aren’t always meant for kids. This is …

Role-Playing
Deltarune (Chapters 1 & 2)

Deltarune has a cute kid-friendly look, but there are darker things beneath its pixeled sheep’s clothing.

Action/Adventure, Puzzle, Virtual Reality
Riven

Riven is back, decked out with pretty new baubles and fresh puzzles. And in several ways, it’s a journey into …

Action/Adventure, Arcade/Platform, Puzzle
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

Between its ‘40s art style and its sweet platforming puzzles, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is as cozy and inviting as …

Puzzle
A Little to the Left

Do you like the feeling of organizing a disheveled mess into orderly bliss? A Little to the Left may hit …

Oxenfree II Lost Signals
Action/Adventure
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Oxenfree II sports a Stranger Things-like vibe. And some Stranger Things-like content, too.