Absurd, unrelenting and endlessly creative, Turbo Overkill is a masterfully composed symphony of violence.
The classic shooter series gains a thrilling new perspective, thanks to VR tech that works symbiotically with the narrative
Respawn Entertainment's sequel is a huge improvement over Jedi: Fallen Order, and a virtual blockbuster without compromise
Buy Factorio. Build Factorio. Become Factorio.
Below Zero is a mostly brilliant sequel to the best survival game of all time.
With a fun concept, superb creation tools, and finely crafted puzzles, Besiege is a construction game to savour.
Trials of Fire's list of features may read like a videogame word salad, but the resulting combination makes for a fine RPG feast.
Anno 1800 is a rich and sumptuous city-builder, easily the grandest and deepest Anno to date. Its early game is a wonderfully relaxing experience, while the later stages will have you scratching your mutton-chops and happily stretching your braces in equal measure.
A powerful generator of gnawing tension and tough tactical decisions, Aliens: Dark Descent is a script pass away from being an all-timer.
Remnant 2 is a dependable looter shooter made special by its boundless capacity to surprise.
Don't be fooled by its drab exterior, Wartales is a deep and richly rewarding exercise in party creation.
Iron Harvest's mech-based strategy can burn a little slow, but the payoff is undoubtedly worth it.
Both its world and story are entertaining to investigate, with glimpses of brilliance hidden amidst its gloomy environments and obscure characters. Ultimately, Mortal Shell is not a Souls game, but it is the best not-Souls game I've played so far.
Partisans combines a classic real-time tactics structure with more flexible systems for a winning formula.
Blending classic stealth mechanics with puzzle-y sniping, Contracts 2 gets the job done.
Total War: Pharaoh's battles may be limited by history, but Creative Assembly compensates for this with a complex, thematic, and highly dynamic campaign.
Dark Forces emerges from Nightdive's bacta tank refreshed and ready for action, combining classic FPS mayhem with thrilling espionage-themed missions.
"The way bugs burst and robots rupture is a masterclass in damage feedback"
The latest in the survivalist shooter game series takes you out of Moscow on a touching, tragic and engaging journey
The extreme violence will deter some, but this over-the-top fighter has brains as well as shock value