It's A Mystery To Me

There’s nothing like a good mystery, and there’s nothing like the 6 bloody fantastic mystery games in this 2022 GOTY list.

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Cosy Up With a Warm Blanket and Some Cocoa

After a long day at work, sometimes you just want to cosy up with a nice, chill game and let it warm up your soul. Let these 12 games from 2022 bring a smile to your dial.

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Political Intrigue (The Good Kind)

Games, like all media, are inherently political. Here are 4 examples of games that are all the better for it.

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Just Vibing

“You just know it when you see it”. Games that just have a feel to them . An atmosphere so thick you can taste it; a undeniable mystique that draws you in and grips you. These are the best 8 of those from 2022.

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Just Puzzling

Puzzles are usually relegated to downtime activities in AAA games. But there’s more to a good puzzle than just a side distraction; these 7 games are brilliant examples of what can be done when the puzzle becomes the focus.

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We're Going On An Adventure

There’s just something about going on a big, grand adventure that’s inherent to video games. There’s just this giddy, exhilarating feeling, taking the first step into a world unknown.

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Undertalers & RPG Makers

The niche indie RPG space that’s flourished out of the RPG Maker / GameMaker scene is amazing in general, with the added benefit of Undertale taking the beloved form mainstream. Here’s 12 top ones from 2022.

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Real Time Roguelikes

Hades may be the king, but I tell you what… this lineup of the best 7 action based roguelikes of the year are comin’ for the crown.

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Roguelikes of a Tactical, And Sometimes Deck Building, Nature

Deckbuilding. Tactics. Roguelikes. Indies are the absolute forerunners in all of these arenas. Heres the 18 best from 2022.

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The Walking Simulator Reclamation Project

First Person Exploration Games. Explore Em Ups. Walking Simulators. They usually have a pretty good story to tell. Here’s 15 stellar ones from the year 2022.

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Best Of: Immersive Sim

Immersive Sims, despite their cult status, are still an under-served genre across gaming as a whole. Check out these 4 indies that absolutely raise the bar on what’s possible in these interactive playgrounds.

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Grid N Hex N Turn Based Tactics

Tactical thinkers have an absolute FEAST of options in the indie space in 2022. Here’s 12 great ones.

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Screw Call of Duty (AKA Best FPS)

Call of Duty, Battlefield, Destiny… they got nothing on these indie FPS’s.

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Best of: RPG's

A list of 16 incredile examples of why indies kick ass in the RPG space.

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Press Play Gaming Presents: 2022 Indie Games Of The Year Extravaganza!

2022 (INDIE) GAME(S) OF THE YEAR IS HERE BABY! All through December, we’re highlighting up EVERY* SINGLE* COOL INDIE GAME that was released in 2022. 250+ amazing games, 30 categories, 1 whole month of amazing games you need to play.

GOTYChris Lawn30 November 2022GOTY, GOTY 2022, Game of the YearComment