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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage | DON'T NOD
27 years after a magical summer for four estranged friends, fate reunites them to confront the long-buried secret that made them promise to never speak again.
Towers of Aghasba | Dreamlit
An action-adventure builder game set in a unique fantasy world. Rebuild your civilisation and the ecosystem while maintaining a balance between the two.
Neva | Devolver Digital
An emotionally-charged action adventure from the same team behind the critically acclaimed Gris. It tells the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a slowly decaying world.
Phasmophobia | Kinetic Games
The hugely popular online co-op, psychological horror game is now available on PS5 and PS VR2. Join up to three other paranormal investigators to gather evidence of paranormal activities in haunted locations using specialist ghost-hunting equipment.
Palworld | Pocketpair
Collect all kinds of exciting Pals to fight, farm, build and work for you in this multiplayer, open-world survival and crafting game. Live peacefully among Pals or risk your life to drive off a ruthless poaching syndicate.
Fear the Spotlight | Cozy Game Pals
Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy and survive a séance gone wrong. Whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…
Forever Skies | Far From Home
Play solo or in four-player online co-op as you return an Earth ravaged by an ecological disaster. To survive you'll need to build and upgrade your airship, scavenge for resources, craft tools and hunt for a cure to a mysterious illness.
Crow Country | SFB Games
Play as Mara Forest, a young woman searching for the lost owner of an abandoned theme park, in this retro-inspired survival horror with a compelling central mystery. A special Exploration Mode caters to players who just want to enjoy the unfolding story.
Viewfinder | Sad Owl Studios
Challenge perception, redefine reality and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single-player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
Sea of Stars | Sabotage
Sea of Stars is a retro-inspired RPG that brings the classic genre to the current age with deep exploration, a modern turn-based combat system and a wealth of refreshing side activities such as cooking, sailing and even a virtual tabletop game.
Cat Quest III | The Gentlebros
Play as a swashbuckling purrivateer in this 2.5D open-world action RPG set in the Purribean. Set sail alongside your trust spirit companion as you explore an archipelago swarming with Pi-rats on the hunt for the Northern Star, a long-lost mythical treasure.
Dredge | Black Salt Games
Captain your fishing trawler and explore a collection of remote isles to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests, but be sure to keep an eye on the time: you might not like what awaits in the dark...
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Blasphemous 2 | Team 17 Digital
The Penitent One returns, awakened in a strange new land where the foretold birth of a new miracle child is nigh. Freely explore a perilous world and cast final judgement on hordes of grotesque enemies and twisted bosses with three new weapons.
Rogue Legacy 2 | Cellar Door Games
Define your family legacy as you play your way down a family tree, sending heir after heir on a thrilling rogue-lite adventure. 15 unique classes, combined with game-changing traits and shifting map layouts, means that each character and playthrough is truly one of a kind.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | Team Reptile
Become a graffiti writer who has literally lost his head and join up with the Bomb Rush Crew. Dance, paint graffiti, collect beats, combo your tricks and face off with the cops to stake your claim to the sprawling metropolis of New Amsterdam.
Another Crab's Treasure | Aggro Crab
This family-friendly soulslike adventure takes you to an undersea kingdom as you become Kril, a hermit crab searching for the treasure that will allow him to buy back his repossessed shell.
Ultros | Kepler Interactive
Venture into the bizarre alien realm of Ultros, engaging in intense combat with vibrant lifeforms and cultivating exotic plants in your own cosmic greenhouse. Master new abilities and a unique loop mechanic to unearth the secrets of this psychedelic sci-fi world.
Freedom Planet 2 | GalaxyTrail
In this kinetic platforming sequel, choose from four cartoon heroines and use their unique fighting styles, abilities and items to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens.
System Shock | Nightdive Studios
Explore and battle your way through the depths of a space station gone to hell to prevent psychotic AI SHODAN from turning humanity into an army of army of cyborgs and mutants.
Raji: An Ancient Epic | Nodding Heads Games
This unique action-adventure draws its inspiration from legendary tales of Hindu folklore and the medieval architecture of Rajasthan. Raji is chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm and rescue her younger brother.
Animal Well | Shared Memory LLC
Discover a mysterious, non-linear, interconnected world as you solve puzzles in over 250 rooms in whatever order you choose. Rely on your wits to avoid danger in this combat-free Metroidvania.
Chants of Sennaar | Focus Entertainment
Embark on a captivating journey through the Tower, an enthralling world inspired by the myth of Babel, where deciphering multiple ancient languages is key to unlocking its many secrets and uniting its people. An intelligent and captivating puzzler.
Cocoon | Geometric Interactive
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside, Cocoon is a unique addition to the puzzle-adventure genre that takes you to worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to uncover a cosmic mystery.
Humanity | THA
You are a Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds through 90-plus stages filled with obstacles, enemies, puzzles, unlockable skills and wild boss fights. Alternately, browse a wide array of user-made levels crafted via the in-game Stage Creator.
Balatro | Playstack
Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers and trigger outrageous combos. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress.
Tunic | Isometricorp Games
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers and ferocious monsters in Tunic, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure. Stranded in a ruined land, confront colossal beasts, collect strange and powerful items, and unravel long-lost secrets.
Chicory: A Colourful Tale | Finji Games
Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore colour to the world in this charming adventure game on PlayStation 5.
Toem | Something We Made
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical Toem in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Crow Country | SFB Games
Play as Mara Forest, a young woman searching for the lost owner of an abandoned theme park, in this retro-inspired survival horror with a compelling central mystery. A special Exploration Mode caters to players who just want to enjoy the unfolding story.
Jusant | Don't Nod
This action-puzzle climbing game is a meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Challenge yourself at your own pace, explore different paths and unravel the secrets from a bygone civilisation.
Indika | Odd Meter
This boldly inventive third-person, story-driven game is set in a strange world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. Become a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side.
Dredge | Black Salt Games
Captain your fishing trawler and explore a collection of remote isles to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests, but be sure to keep an eye on the time: you might not like what awaits in the dark...
Goodbye Volcano High | KO_OP
Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventure about the end of an era and the beginning of a love story.
Venba | Visai Games
Venba tells the heartwarming story of an immigrant mother connecting to her son through the language of food. In this short, narrative-driven cooking game you'll create authentic dishes from Venba’s home country of India, unravel lost recipes and navigate branching conversations.
As Dusk Falls | Interior Night
This gripping, multi-award winning interactive crime drama explores the entangled lives of two families across decades. Your choices have a powerful impact on the characters’ lives — will they survive unscathed? Who will they ultimately become?
Thank Goodness You're Here! | Panic
Help the locals of the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth in this absurd comedy 'slapformer' with vibrant, hand-drawn animation. Take on truly odd jobs as a travelling salesman while you await a big meeting and discover new parts of the town with even stranger tasks to take on.
V Rising | Stunlock Studios
Awaken your inner vampire and hunt for blood to regain strength, rebuild your castle and convert humans into loyal servants to expand your empire. Explore a vast, gothic open-world while avoiding the deathly rays of sunlight as you team up with other players to seize your vampire destiny.
Headbangers: Rhythm Royale | Glee-Cheese Studio
Compete against 29 other Pigeons for the title of Master Headbanger in this lighthearted rhythm battle royale game. 23 minigames will test your memory, rhythm, reflexes, reaction time and your rap ability while you try to thwart your rivals with powerups and collect Crumbs to customise your Pigeon!
Gigabash | Passion Republic Games
Kaiju or hero? GigaBash is a 4-player arena-brawler featuring giant monsters, kaijus and heroes. Play as either a rampaging Titan or a Titan-hunting mecha; summon lightning from the heavens, use a radio tower as a baton or roll a whole district (and your enemies) into a single massive snowball!
No Man's Sky | Hello Games
Lose yourself in a vast, sci-fi odyssey as you explore a near-infinite, procedurally-generated universe. Collect, trade, fight and more as you delve deep into each unpredictable galaxy, uncovering new animal species, plants and technology to drive you forward.
Tetris Effect: Connected | Enhance
Tetris Effect: Connected is Tetris like you've never seen it, heard it, or felt it before—an incredibly addictive, unique, and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time, from the people who brought you the award-winning Rez Infinite and legendary puzzle game Lumines.
Synapse | nDreams
Enter the subconscious of a notorious enemy of the state and battle the twisted products of his mind using a combination of tactile weaponry and expressive telekinetic powers. Use the PS VR2 Sense controllers to evolve and master your own combat style by combining increasingly sophisticated skills and abilities.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 | Steel Wool Games
The PS VR2 sequel to the terrifying new story in the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll handle all aspects of Pizzeria management, from food prep and Fazcade game testing to animatronic diagnostics and first-aid training.
Sushi Ben | Big Brane Studios
Sushi Ben is a wild VR narrative adventure game where you’ll save a beloved local sushi bar from greedy land developers. Experience a story told through immersive 3D manga panels as you earn the trust of the people of the retro-flavoured Kotobuki Town by doing bunch of cool activities.
Legendary Tales VR | Urban Wolf Games
Are you ready for adventure? Team up in four-player co-op in a VR action role-playing game where you'll fight your way through an ever-changing dungeon to make your own Legendary Tales. Collect loot, destroy enemies, learn magic, craft your own items and conquer the evil that lurks beneath the earth.
Spin Rhythm XD | Super Spin Digital
A homage to classic arcade rhythm games, Spin Rhythm XD challenges you to spin, flick and tap to match colours and beats. Enjoy fluid, analogue-inspired controls and stunning reactive backgrounds as you take on hand-made levels inspired by 60 licenced tracks across five difficulty levels.
MADiSON VR | Bloodious Games
MADiSON VR plunges you into an immersive and terrifying world. Assume the role of Luca and undergo the brutal torment of MADiSON, a demonic force that compels you to continue a gory ritual begun decades ago. Use an instant camera to solve puzzles, explore the shadows and above all, survive.
Umurangi Generation VR | Origame Digital
The celebrated first-person photography game is a perfect fit for VR. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa, New Zealand during an impending crisis, you play as a courier who must complete Photo Bounties for cash bonuses. Unlock additional lenses and equipment that expand your photography options while learning more about the crisis through environmental storytelling.
Vendetta Forever | MeatSpace Interactive
Rapid-fire tactical gunplay meets effortless acrobatic style in an unapologetic love letter to classic action cinema. Shoot to kill, kill to move with the innovative Lo-kill-motion system, where you seize a dispatched enemy's weapon in mid-air to propel yourself forward.
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