Spirit Swap: Lo-fi Beats to Match-3 To is everything I could have asked for in a return to Panel de Pon match-3 gaming — and then some.

Tabbie is definitely listening to Simple Plan in the hallways. Sulky kids get access to magic. What can go wrong?

A slow burn of a mystery — full of surprising warmth, misdirection, tension, and surprise.

Eternights is visually striking, features stirring character arcs, and shows great talent. Even if in the end, I recommend it conditionally.

The fishbowl is deep. The emotions are deeper. In Fishbowl, explore a coming-of-age story about staying connected and dealing with grief.

Varney Lake is like a Goosebumps choose-your-own-adventure... if it had fangs.

We all need a visit to Coffee Talk, the fantastical and friendly café that provides a sip of comfort to Seattle's sleepless.

LEGALIZE IT (melons)!

From art to dialogue to characters' messy affections and tensions, Amarantus is more alive than most visual novels we've played.

Teen life already means being a fish out of water...but being one of the first humans on an unfamiliar planet really raises the stakes, huh?

First-time game developers, VODKAdemo?, are bringing a fascinating visual novel with typing game mechanics in upcoming release, Mindhack.

Wield your influence, sexuality and keen listening as you sell valuable secrets and navigate revolution igniting in the streets of France.

After the end of the world, kick back and help your friends with their issues in the exploration-heavy visual novel Mythic Ocean.