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We cautiously recommend rhythm roguelite, Ratatan, by TVT Co, Ratata Arts and Game Source Entertainment. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/ratatan-revi...

Need a little cozy in your horror for the scariest gaming time of the year? The newly released workplace simulator The Mailroom might be the mixture you need! gameobserver.com/cozy-horror-...

We recommend retro-style survival horror game with a twist, Tenebris Somnia, by Andrés Borghi and Saibot Studios. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/tenebris-som...

GameObserver interviewed Gavin Goslin a former level designer at Treyarch on his recent comments about retroactive pay for legacy titles and developers, the impact of crunch, and unionization. gameobserver.com/interview-fo...

We recommend claymation visual novel, Girl & Scarecrow, by Joe Renwick. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/girl-scarecr...

We recommend action-RPG sequel, Control Resonant, by @remedygames.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/control-reso... #ControlRemedy #Control

We recommend roguelite cooking deckbuilder, Hungry Horrors, by @clumsybearstudio.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/hungry-horro...

We cautiously recommend the latest entry in the Silent Hill franchise, Silent Hill: Townfall, by Screen Burn, KONAMI, and Annapurna Interactive. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/silent-hill-... #SilentHill

We recommend jumping into the world of Enshrouded, an open world survival crafter RPG by @keengamesstudio.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/enshrouded-r...

A little birdy told us that solo-developed Metroidvania, Well Dweller, by @kylethompsondev.bsky.social, @tophatstudios.bsky.social and Doyoyo Games, is a solid recommendation. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/well-dweller...

We recommend 2D survival horror Metroidvania, Silver Pines, by Wych Elm and @team17.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/silver-pines...

We cautiously recommend rollin' arcade game, Rolla, by Tyrmä Games and Pantaloon. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/rolla-review...

We recommend Minecraft spin-off sequel, Minecraft Dungeons II, by Mojang, Double Eleven, and @xbox.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/minecraft-du...

We recommend The Jackbox Party Pack 12, by @jackboxgames.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/jackbox-part...

The latest Warframe main quest is out, and alongside it a limited event. Learn how to complete them! gameobserver.com/warframe-pro...

We cautiously recommend Odd Town by The Flying Baguette and Hyperstrange. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/odd-town-rev...

Zurg is here! We recommend Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition by Digital Eclipse and Atari. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/disney-pixar... #ToyStory #ToyStory3

We recommend nostalgia-filled collection, Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, by @digitaleclipse.bsky.social and @atari.com. Read our full review here: store.steampowered.com/app/4049170/... #ToyStory

We recommend getting on board with psychological horror game, Dreadline Express, by @dlaha.bsky.social and @shorelinegames.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/dreadline-ex...

In a new overview trailer, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake shows both classic and new gameplay features, including a new room full of foes: gameobserver.com/the-legend-o...

We recommend whale-of-a-time colony sim, Beyond These Stars, by @balancingmonkeygames.com and @hoodedhorse.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/beyond-these...

The devil is in the cards, we recommend narrative deckbuilder, Burn With Me, by @nozomugames.com and Inner Pocket. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/burn-with-me...

This is podracing, we recommend Star Wars: Galactic Racer, by Fuse Games and @wearesecretmode.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/star-wars-ga... #StarWars #GalacticRacer

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will continue to bring new tracks and characters from other franchises in its Year Two, including Final Fantasy: gameobserver.com/sonic-racing...

We recommend the return to Emergence Day, Gears of War: E-Day, by The Coalition and @xbox.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/gears-of-war... #GearsofWar

We recommend cyberpunk restaurant management sim, Nivalis Nights, by ION LANDS and @505games.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/nivalis-nigh...

We recommend heartfelt narrative game, Forever Ago, by @thirdshift.studio and @annapurna.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/forever-ago-...

We cautiously recommend text-based hacking game, Radiotext, by Alp Arslan. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/radiotext-re...

We recommend witchy open world RPG, Songs of Glimmerwick, by Eastshade Studios. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/songs-of-gli...

We recommend metroidvania, Fallen Tear: The Ascension, by CMD Studios and Holysoft. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/fallen-tear-...

We cautiously recommend detective noir game with a sockpuppet twist, Sockpuppet Noir, by LizardFactory and Very Tall Garden Gnomes. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/sockpuppet-n...

Stay Frosty. Check out our build guide for Frost and his new augment in Warframe. gameobserver.com/warframe-fro...

Building a good Daiwa Scarlet that can win you Champion's Meetings and Team Trials in Umamusume: Pretty Derby is quite a challenge, so check out our guide to plan ahead! gameobserver.com/umamusume-pr...

Suda 51's Grasshopper Manufacture is now back to being an independent studio: gameobserver.com/suda-51s-gra...

After five years in Early Access, we recommend open world survival crafter, Valheim, by Iron Gate and Coffee Stain Publishing. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/valheim-revi...

Death and loss is inevitable. But how do we meet this painful truth? Clare asked herself, and other gamers, about that healing process. gameobserver.com/gaming-throu...

We recommend diving into Port Of Jumanah, an action-roguelike by Red Dunes Games and Agate. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/port-of-juma...

We recommend auto-battling roguelike, Packed Lair, by Fables of Wits and Mystic Forge. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/packed-lair-...

Is this like Flappy Bird, but in 3D? Ruby tried out the demo for Birdflop, a 3D bird-flopping platformer by Bright Corners. Check out her thoughts below! gameobserver.com/birdflop-imp...

We recommend fantasy farming sim, Dragon Shelter, by Wild Forest Studio and @curvegames.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/dragon-shelt...

We recommend roguelite tower defense game, Emberward, by @refichl.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/emberward-re...

We cautiously recommend sci-fi puzzle adventure, Rivage, by Exnilo Studio and Raw Fury. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/rivage-revie...

It's easy to see why people are comparing Exodus to Mass Effect, but it may be damaging to people's expectations of the game when it launches in April 2027. gameobserver.com/opinion-let-...

Final Fantasy's creator was apparently quite enthusiastic about game development, even while he was still working part-time at Square gameobserver.com/final-fantas...