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To me, Neva transcends the boundaries of what we typically define as a game. It feels more like an emotional experience, an interactive journey that stirs the imagination much like a piece of fine art.

In cosy puzzler Is This Seat Taken?, you’re tasked with seating various humanoid shapes, according to their peculiar preferences. Some shapes want peace and quiet, others want to blast music, and a few — well, could really use a shower! The puzzle game has certainly tickled my fancy, with its adorable graphics and unique gameplay. I played the whole game in (almost) one sitting — I had to walk my dog in between — that’s how addictive it is.

Super Woden Rally Edge is a joyous reminder of how fun racing games can — and should — be. It’s challenging but fair, nostalgic without feeling derivative, brimming with passion in every car, corner and stage. The fact it all comes from a solo developer — when entire AAA teams struggle to capture even a fraction of this spirit — makes it all the more impressive.

Everdeep Aurora capitalises on the nostalgia for Game Boy Color era aesthetics delivering a whimsical journey that had every sentimental bone in my body tingling. While it doesn’t quite stick the landing, I still enjoyed the majority of my time with the game.

A Pizza Delivery is a thoughtful, short indie game that gets close to being something meaningful but falls short on polish and depth. If you’re into slow, reflective games and don’t mind some extra crispy edges, it’s worth a look. Just don’t expect a stuffed crust.