ATTACK ON TITANS Real-time action combat and a darker, grittier setting set this sequel apart.

AXCELLENCE Kratos and son's second lap around the realms isn't as special as the first, but absolutely worth the trip.

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Civ-lite-zation Microsoft attempts to grab some territory from Sid Meier's empire.

primeval Stop motion animation and heartfelt writing propel this distinctly Scottish adventure.

Out of tune Turn-based rhythm JRPG Keylocker looks like a dream, but sounds more like a nightmare.

Carnevale A sunny soulslike based on Italian folklore that struggles with clunky combat and lacklustre mechanics.

good manors A relaxed building game that can often feel restrictive rather than meditative.

Deep Freeze Endure a blizzard of tough choices and lasting consequences in the survival city builder sequel.

Dig it Minecraft meets Valheim in top-down survival crafting sandbox Core Keeper.