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A 2D RPG with online co-op available. No reviews yet, but a demo is available so you can assess for yourself whether this game is worth playing.

Introductory offer is C$11.04.


In Stick Mountain, become an elite S-Co agent tasked with eliminating deadly threats across different worlds. Master elemental powers, craft powerful gear, and forge your own path to shape the fate of entire civilizations.
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Another student-made game that’s completely free. This one is also compatible with Mac. Not much in the way of features, but I figure many of you would love the premise.


NEW RELEASE - Scrapped
Gestalt Industries, Ltd. is looking for a qualified candidate for the Art Generator role. Complete your work orders by creating collages using an array of snippets: from photographs to posters to Victorian etchings. Hang out by the virtual water cooler for fun, company sanctioned small talk!
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This is a completely free game made by students. For a free game, the graphics are good. Be sure to play this with a gamepad since this is what the devs recommend. Quite short, but again, it’s free.


Hopeguard is a third-person dark fantasy game about loss and acceptance. You have been chosen to eliminate the Dragon Queen, but the confrontation will not go as expected. Journey through caves, ruins, and forests to solve environmental puzzles and fulfill your quest -but with a new perspective.
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So far, good reviews. The graphics and sound seem well done. Not much on features and the game is short, but the introductory price is C$2.20.


NEW RELEASE - Eternal Prowl
🔎 Solve a key puzzle to uncover the past. 🏚️ Explore a hauntingly abandoned house filled with mystery. ⏳ A short yet immersive horror experience – lasting up to 15 minutes, depending on your playstyle. 👁️ A perfect bite-sized horror adventure for those seeking a quick yet chilling escape.
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This is the sequel to Street Cleaner: The Video Game (there is not Street Cleaner 2), and the original game got great reviews. So far, the reviews have been just as positive.

This has 16-bit style graphics and a killer soundtrack. Also, there’s full gamepad support for both Xbox and DualShock controllers.

The introductory price is C$18.71.


The Street Cleaner is back, and hot on the trail of his most mythical foe yet; but this time he's not alone! Return to the mean streets. Bash, kick, and whip your way to mete out retro action vigilante justice, and maybe save the world.
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This entire game was made by Nintendo vets. The description mentions Takaya Imamura, but the music was made by Shinobu Amayake who did the music for Stunt Racer FX and Wario’s Woods.

Nice art style here, and the music lives up to the pedigree. Full gamepad support. So far, the reviews are mostly positive.

The introductory offer is C$19.50.


OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars is an adventure game with 16-bit styling, based on the manga by former Nintendo art director, Takaya Imamura.
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A card-based RPG with 16-bit style graphics. Not much in the way of features but it has mostly positive reviews.

I’m on the fence on this one. It seems the entire appeal seems to be the girls. Which is fine, I like girls. But I hope that it has more to offer.

That said, it has an introductory offer of C$13.59.


A village is invaded by succubi each night. On a quest to defeat them, you enter the Succubus Forest, which is home not only to succubi, but many monster girls that will attack you without mercy. You must fend them off and reach the heart of the forest.
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I finally finished GRIS, and it was incredible!
I bought this back in December. It took me a couple months because the curse of owning so many games as that I want to play all of them, so I rarely finish any of them. But this year, I've resolved to finally *beat* more games. And Gris was quite an experience! It's a 2D metroidvania with puzzle platforming elements. But I also feel that's selling it short. I felt like I was inhabiting a hand-drawn animated film. This was cinematic in the best way possible. This was a tour-de-force in terms of visuals and sound. It's certainly not anything that will break your GPU, but in terms of pure art, this was breath-taking. And it was an emotional journey too. At its core, this is game is about grief and loss. This one is a tearjerker. I think what makes this game exceptional is how you interact with colour. As the game starts, everything is stark and minimalistic. But as things go on, the palette opens up and the world comes alive. This isn't a long game. I completed it in a little over four hours. But it makes such an impact over those four hours. Definitely, I recommend this. I played this on my Steam Deck, and it made for an excellent experience as I played this in several environments on the go. Phenomenal. One of the best games ever made.
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This one has a 98% positive rating based on 125 reviews, so I have high hopes! Desecrators is a 6DOF FPS, similar to Descent. And I’m buzzing about that because not many games of that genre are made nowadays.

Full gamepad support online co-op. Current introductory price of C$16.56.

I really hope this is as good as everyone says.


Desecrators is a retro FPS inspired by '90s six-degrees-of-freedom shooters. Plunder your way through the galaxy to destructive weapons and technology powerful enough to take on the ultimate heist: The legendary vaults of the Galactic Treasury.
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I don’t know. What’s Synty?


Only two reviews for this one but both are positive.

Looks like a fun action RPG with low poly visuals. Full gamepad support. Current introductory price is C$9.44.

This one slightly reminds me of Breath of the Wild.


Tale of Dark Lands is a fantasy action RPG in a charming low-poly style with the spirit of an old fairy tale. A brave mercenary gets drawn into an ancient dark story that threatens the entire land. Develop your hero and fight dangerous enemies! Become a legend and stop the approaching darkness!
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I typically don’t like visual novels but this one has a unique premise and art style. It only has one review, which is positive. And it’s inexpensive, with an introductory price of C$2.25.


Mirrorandum is not just a visual novel...it's a journey through a world of mirrors, where every reflection challenges your perception and every choice reveals the depths of your true self.
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This is a souls-like FPS with 90s low-poly visuals. It has gamepad support. Currently, there are few reviews but they are all positive. With an introductory price of C$6.23, this is quite inexpensive.


Catalyst: From the stars, a Boss-Rush First person shooter. As a lone mercenary sent into a ruined military base hired to steal a power source, you must fight for your life through dark halls and thrilling boss arenas to complete your mission! Do you have what it takes to face the Catalyst?
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Another free game. No in-app purchases, DLC, or seasons. It has a nice isometric aesthetic. Full gamepad support with box Xbox and DualShock. Oh, and there’s Mac compatibility.


Little Luna is an engaging puzzle-platformer where every step is a race against time! Help little moth to escape the dark and dangerous cave!
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This is a free game made by students. Even if it’s a little rough around this edges, it’s worth exploring. Plus, I like the aesthetic – it reminds me of an old Mac game named Bugdom. There’s gamepad support. Not much in the way of features, but again, this is free.


Faced with the threat of a wave of toxic fumes, embark on an expedition to save yourself from certain death. Gobble up obstacles on your path to allow your caterpillar to move along and board survivors who also seek asylum!
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This is a re-release of Shounen Ninja Sasuke, a SNES game that was developed by Sunsoft. I realize that this is the first official Western release, but they really should have kept to the original name so that fans of the original could find this game more easily.

This has full gamepad support with Xbox and DualShock controllers. Couch co-op is also available.

I kind of wish CRT filters were available, but at least the 4:3 aspect ratio is preserved.

Also, this has an introductory price of C$6.23, so at least it’s cheap.


The 16-bit classic comes to the West for the very first time! A princess in a castle has been kidnapped by a group of mysterious ninjas. Luckily for her, a young ninja named Casey is aware of the situation, and embarks on a mission to save her because... He is the Ninja of Justice!
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A free game made by a solo indie developer. This is basically a Sokoban-style puzzler. Its aesthetic is minimal yet attractive. Also compatible with Mac.


Shifter is a minimalist and atmospheric puzzle game where you must navigate a shifting square through intricate puzzle-box levels to find the exit. With 60 handcrafted challenges spread across six unique zones, each with a unique twist. Can you master the shifting mechanics and escape every room?
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This is a free PvP. No in-app purchases, no DLC, no “seasons”.

And on top of that, it’s got a charming anime style.

In terms of features, this is rather sparse. But again, it’s free and also fun.


Shojo Warriors is a fast-paced multiplayer brawl game set in a vibrant, anime-inspired fantasy world, made with『CliCli』. In this game, you'll purchase and combine equipment during battles to help the girls achieve victory through growth and strategic gameplay.
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Thanks for the correction. Sometimes it’s hard to tell these companies apart, their products are so similar.


2K’s latest AAA title. Both online and couch PvP. And there’s online co-op too. This also has full gamepad support with Xbox and Dual Shock controllers.

At C$89.99, this is super expensive – so the in-app purchases are beyond ridiculous. And I can’t believe all the DLC is C$107.46. But at least there’s a demo available.


Take your best shot at glory in PGA TOUR 2K25! In a 2K-first, compete in three prestigious major tournaments. Personalize your game with expanded MyCAREER, MyPLAYER and Course Designer options. Challenge friends across ranked, casual, and cross-platform multiplayer.
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Looks like a fun puzzle game with a unique premise and aesthetic. It also has full gamepad support. Only one review right now, but a demo is available. Currently priced at C$12.99.


It's a cozy yet challenging puzzle game about a mushroom that devours zombies. You'll expand, grow and consume your way through the forest using your wit and reason.
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New low poly visuals. The music also seems quite nice. This whole game was made by one solo indie developer. No reviews yet, but a demo is available to play. With an introductory price of C$16.19, this is slightly expensive for what it is. However, if you like the demo, it’s worth checking out.


ViCrew is an RPG with turn based combat in which you build a crew of Vikings to go on glorious raids. Explore random generated maps and plunder as much as you can. Level your characters and get strong enough to beat the toughest enemies.
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A beat-'em-up starring stick figures. No features, and no reviews yet. There is a demo available, though.


Weaponize everyday office items to destroy your coworkers. Exploit a violent work culture and rise the corporate ladder with your fists. Fully destructible office. Questionable promotions. Buckets of blood.
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A 2D game with pixel art graphics reminiscent of 8-bit computer games. Gamepad is required – can’t play this with a keyboard. There’s a couch co-op mode. Not many reviews on this but there’s a demo available, and the dev currently has a live broadcast going on. With an introductory price of C$5.19, it’s quite inexpensive.


Darkest Mine is a roguelite action-plateformer with built-in co-op. Fight your way through monster-filled shadowy caves, take your pick from a large panel of abilities and weapons, adapt your choices, and create unique expeditions!
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A psychological horror game. Not much in the way of features, but it has mostly good reviews and it’s inexpensive.


[REC] Desolation takes you to an abandoned manor as journalist Ethan Carter. Your goal is to investigate its dark past and uncover the truth. But some secrets should remain hidden…
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This is a VR-only FPS, but it also has tracked controller support. Mostly positive reviews and it’s somewhat affordable.


Cyberfusion is a VR roguelike, physics-based, full-body FPS that immerses you in a futuristic battlefield. Featuring cybernetic implants and procedurally generated levels, this game challenges you to adapt and survive in a world where your body is your ultimate weapon.
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A rogue-like turn-based tactics game based on a cyberpunk theme. Beautiful graphics, and you can purchase the soundtrack as DLC. Currently has very good ratings on Steam.


Shift’n Slay is an amped-up turn-based tactical roguelike, where you fight your way through a cyberpunk hell step by step, trying to break a time loop engineered by corporate bastards.
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A re-release of the following Yu-Gi-Oh! games:

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories
  3. Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule
  4. Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
  5. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists
  6. Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters
  7. Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul
  8. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2*
  9. Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards
  10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction
  11. Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel
  12. Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004
  13. Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler
  14. Yu-Gi-Oh! 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005 (Yu-Gi-Oh! Day of the Duelist: World Championship Tournament 2005)

Full gamepad support, verified for Steam Deck, and online PvP.

This was developed by Digital Eclipse (a.k.a., Atari) and published by Konami. It should be good, and it mostly has decent reviews. But a few people complain about the price tag, which is C$59.99.


Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION is packed with classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games from the very early days of Dueling — bursting with retro RPGs and strategic card games with beloved anime characters!
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A nice fresh premise for a game. Couch PvP is available. There’s also support for gamepads, both Xbox and DualShock. And the reviews are good so far. Oh yeah, at C$8.99, this is cheap.


Tennis Fighters is a groundbreaking tennis game featuring innovative additions never seen before like health bar, power bar, special shots, etc…) The mechanics are simple, more points you do, more damage you make to your opponent.
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Barely game, just a tech demo with visual novel aspects. But it’s free and something to put your GPU through its paces.


Through The Ages is a real-time high end graphical cinematic that takes us on a nostalgic journey through three of NVIDIA's iconic GPUs in unprecedended visual detail featuring visuals that push even the NVIDIA RTX 4090 to its limits.
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An online PvP with parkour elements. The cel-shaded graphics are highly enjoyable. You can play with a gamepad. Oh yeah, and it’s completely free with no micro-transactions.


A fast-paced movement game, loosely inspired by Surf and B-Hop. Featuring 5 gamemodes, multiplayer, and a large, playground-like world. Master the movement, and conquer the leaderboards.
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I have no idea if this is good but it’s clearly made, with love, by a solo indie developer. You can play couch co-op and this has gamepad support for Xbox and DualShock controllers. There’s something bizarre about the retro visuals that seems charming to me. Reasonably cheap, and this has Mac compatibility.


A 2D Top-Down Action/Adventure in the vein of retro-gaming archetypes. Strategically maneuver your way through Grounds and Mesosphere and upgrade your Red Lightning to take down The SpaceLord!! Go Solo or Couch Co-Op Mayhem
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Another HOG published by Big Fish Games. Some people like these games, some hate them. Personally, I like HOGs. They offer hours of comfy entertainment. Plus, they’re low spec and work on most devices, including on Macs.

This is the follow-up to Ms. Holmes: The Case of the Dancing Men, which came out last year. Not a whole lot of reviews for that one, but here’s a sequel.


Trust no one. Perhaps not even yourself!
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I, too, am surprised this was re-released on Steam. Yet here it is. And if you like the original Mafia II but don’t own it, it can be yours for C$29.99. And by the way, this has gamepad support.


Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as untouchable as it seems.
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This is a re-release of Ninja Five-O, a Game Boy Advance game that had never been released onto another platform until now. Originally developed by Hudson Soft, it’s been ported to PC by Limited Run Games. In terms of graphics, it mostly preserves the original, keeping things at a 4:3 aspect ratio. Fittingly, this also has full gamepad support.

Personally, I think the price is a little too high, but if you’re a fan of this game, it’s now on Steam.


Ninja Five-O allows players to relive this classic game. Uphold justice with fierce Ninjutsu moves on Steam.
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I’m not the biggest fan of visual novels, but I think it’s important to hear from Russian anti-war voices. Plus, this is free and it has native compatibility with Mac and Linux.


Anthology of anti-war stories by award-winning authors from Russia
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A re-release of a 1998 helicopter sim that’s still PC exclusive. Back in the day, it got good reviews. Some people will hate that this is no longer abandonware, but others will love that they can buy this legally for cheap. And it is cheap right now with an introductory price of C$5.84.

The graphics are preserved in glorious 4:3 aspect ratio. And this very much looks like a 90s PC game.


East meets West in an apocalyptic clash of the superpowers as the US Apache Longbow and the Russian Havoc go head to head. Easily accessible yet deeply challenging gameplay, an intense and absorbing atmosphere and super- fast speeds make the Apache Havoc an amazing flying experience.
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A 2D bullet hell vertical shoot-'em-up. It has gamepad support, and an introductory price of C$4.86.

Is it any good? I don’t know but, to my eyes and ears, it could be good. There are no reviews for this yet.


Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
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Exactly what you think it is: a 2D rogue-like with turn-based combat. It’s got an art style – and colour palette – that pretty much stay true to the original rogue-likes. Not very many features here, but at C$4.99, it’s cheap. There’s only two reviews, so again, buyer beware.


Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.
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Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it.
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Stellar Settlers is a chill space base/city builder and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, settle on 10 hostile alien planets and build your own thriving colony. Get enough materials to build a physics-based Spaceship and try to escape from disasters.
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You and your teammates are part of an elite undercover unit tasked with finding out information on a mysterious complex known as "the backrooms". Explore various locations, solve puzzles, check your six, and escape with your life!
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