Released in 2022 – Play Critically

Foretales: A Card-Based Narrative Journey Review

Foretales disrespects my time and effort.

Vampire Survivors is great fun to learn, but once I know what I am doing my interest wanes.

Of the indie videogames I played in 2022, I feel these are the five best.

Tinykin is a wonderful 3D platformer, almost totally devoid of notable flaws.

Potion Permit has good puzzle and simulation ideas that are ground down by tedious busywork.

Bear & Breakfast is a wonderful, whimsical idea sabotaged by an interminably frustrating interface.

The more I play Shovel Knight Dig, the less I enjoy it.

Wayward Strand is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something slower, quieter, and sweeter.

Cult of the Lamb is a hollow chocolate effigy: Satisfactory, but empty and leaving me wishing for more.

Endling effectively employs adventure and survival mechanics to make its pro-environmentalism points.