Sean Garmer

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Cairn

Cairn

February 16, 2026
4.5/5

Cairn sits somewhere between the narrative-focused climb of Jusant and the punishing simulation of New Heights, but it leans harder into survival than either. In this Cairn review, we explore how The Game Bakers turn a simple ascent into something far more demanding, blending stamina management, hunger, and harsh environmental…

Cairn

Cairn

February 16, 2026
4.5/5

Cairn sits somewhere between the narrative-focused climb of Jusant and the punishing simulation of New Heights, but it leans harder into survival than either. In this Cairn review, we explore how The Game Bakers turn a simple ascent into something far more demanding, blending stamina management, hunger, and harsh environmental…

Cassette Boy
4/5

Cassette Boy is a puzzle adventure RPG that blends clever environmental challenges with character-driven exploration, and while not every part of that mix lands perfectly, the pieces that do are genuinely memorable. Developed solo by Wonderland Kazakiri, the game leans heavily into atmosphere and inventive design, delivering moments that feel…

Big Hops

Big Hops

January 13, 2026
4.5/5

Last year was a major coming out party for indies of all sizes and genre types. It was honestly an overabundance of riches, where it felt like at any time in a month you could point to something that was a standout title. Metroidvanias, 2D and 3D RPGs, action titles,…

Unbeatable

Unbeatable

December 31, 2025
4/5

Unbeatable is a bold rhythm beat-em-up with striking anime style, unforgettable music, and an emotional story that hits hard, even when ambition gets messy.

Viva La Dirt League have been making sketch comedy videos on Youtube for over a decade, and in that time they've had several series, mostly involving a direct parody of a specific video game such as Red Dead Redemption or PUBG. However, its most lucrative series is Epic NPC Man…

There are very few events on the planet that have the global impact of a FIFA World Cup. Yes, at its core, it is merely a sports tournament with an evolving number of teams throughout its long and storied history. However, unlike the Olympics, where it is largely about individuals…

The 2D Action title Tails of Iron was released in 2021 and over time grew to have a cult following, which developers rewarded with expansions and extra content. Around a year ago, developer Odd Bug Studio announced there would be a sequel Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter to…

Big Helmet Heroes
3.5/5

Big Helmet Heroes takes the tried and true gameplay formula and combines it with even more amusing antics and a treasure trove of silly weapons. Unfortunately, the game does have some technical drawbacks, which mires the experience. Resulting in something that may grab your attention for a few hours with…

Sometimes a game and a genre find that perfect match together and you wonder "What took them so long?" The game in question is Rift of the Necrodancer and the genre is the traditional track-based rhythm game similar to Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Amazingly developer Brace Yourself Games has…