I Played Too Many Games
2025 was a fantastic year for gaming. Whether it be spooky, cozy, or everything in between, the games were flowing and the quality was stunning. So of course, what's a girl to do but play as many games as humanly possible. Here are all the games I played during 2025!
I'll be going through and rating each game out of 5, saying a few words about them, and then moving on because we have a lot to get through and I have less than 12 hours before 2026 descends upon us all!
10 Dead Doves: 4/5
I received a copy of this game on Lurkit and started my playthrough on it. Though I haven't finished the game yet, I've been really enjoying it. The game is full of mystery and so many unknowns with our unreliable narrator.
Dunderbeck: 3/5
Talk about a weird game! If you don't like chewing noises, I suggest avoiding this one. It's a quirky and weird concept that drew me into this game demo. I actually checked this one out at Magfest and had a lovely chat with the devs. This game is based around resource management and well timed strikes against some rather rancid enemies!
The Cabin Factory: 4/5
Instead of spotting the difference, you have to look for motion. I thought this was a creative twist on the usual anomaly horror genre. There's a fun story to go along with it as well that I found quite compelling.
Spiritfarer: 5/5
There aren't many perfect games out there, but Spiritfarer is absolutely one of them. The game itself is based around resource management, but the story is where it shines. This is a story about grief and attempting to move on. It's a truly beautiful experience and I recommend everyone to play this game!
Creepyshift Roadside Diner: 4/5
Short, unnerving, and based around a creepypasta, I loved this game! I checked out the demo as part of Steam Next Fest and when the full game released I knew I had to pick it up immediately. I love the blend of the mundane as you try to keep the diner in good order, as well as the creepy rules you have to follow.
Dead of Night Supermarket: 3/5
I just wish there was more. This is a fun game that has you working in a creepy supermarket during the nightshift. What's there I loved, but I wish the game had been longer and the plot more fleshed out. I think this game easily could have been 7 nights and not just 4. I do appreciate that the devs updated it to add a 4th night, but I still think it needs a little more.
Just play it. Trust me and just give it a go. But make sure you're okay with a few spooks along the way!
Boba Simulator: 4/5
Listen, I played the free version over on itch.io and fell in love with it so much that I had to go buy the full release. It's not the most compelling gameplay, but it'll suck you in for an afternoon as you work to perfect your Boba Tea recipe!
Grounded: 5/5
I truly sunk hours into this game and for good reason. The story is amazing, the characters are fun, and the world is vast and beautifully rendered. This is definitely one of my top games and I love that the fully yoked edition makes it so that you can just keep replaying it again and again with really cool upgrades.
Welcome to Kowloon: 2.5/5
I have a real obsession with Kowloon and games based around it. This one was a bit of a miss for me though. It's fun for it's hour runtime but there isn't quite enough substance. I do like the twist though even if I think it could have been elaborated on in a way that would have been even creepier.
Elsie: 3.5/5
What a beautiful and vibrant world Elsie has to offer! I found this game to be really rewarding to play. I'm not the greatest at Roguelites but the accessibility was absolutely unmatched. When I covered this game I was actually able to make it so I could "beat" the bosses just to show how the story advanced.
Shinehill: 4.5/5
Shinehill is a fantastic twist on the cozy genre. This game has you playing as an alien that crashlanded and now you have to work to fit in so that you can repair your space craft and make it back home in one piece. Or maybe you'll find love along the way and want to stay instead!
Bober Bros The Hole: 2.5/5
It's a well made game and will leave you in an existential crisis. The footage of me playing this is yet unreleased as I battle with whether I even want to edit it because of how horrifying it is.
Order 13: 4/5
You work at a warehouse that reminds me a little too much of Amazon, take care of your adorable cat, and run from atrocities beyond your comprehension. Literally what's not to love? I still can't beat this game because it gave me a water level, but one day I'll go back and give it another try!
Miside: 5/5
I loved this game so much I cosplayed from it. Now let me go back to my Tamagotchi girlfriend so I can live in a blissful little world with her and no one else!
The Convenience Store: 4.5/5
Chilla's Art does it again. This is probably one of my favorites from the series and I'm glad that I actually played this one instead of just watching it. It's certainly an experience and I like that there are multiple to endings.
Cassette Beasts: 3/5
I do enjoy the occasional creature collector and I thought Cassette Beasts had a lot of cool beasts to tame and use. Plus, such a fantastic soundtrack! I also think it's interesting that you can play this with friends since I haven't really seen much of that in creature collector games.
Mouthwashing: 4.5/5
I battled my emetophobia for this and it was so worth it. What a horrifying experience that truly makes you think even months after playing it.
Little Sim World: 4/5
This cozy game takes you to Little London where you meet all sorts of cute and quirky characters. I loved taking care of my sim and making her go dumpster diving. In fact, I got so wrapped up in all the side quests that I forgot to go do the main quest until almost 6 hours in!
Bite Sized Scares: 3.5/5
This was such a cool concept of a game collection. Each one of these mini games can stand on their own and make for a great dip into the genre.
Lost But Found: 3.5/5
This game had me in a chokehold until I finally beat it. I really enjoyed the gameplay loop and I liked upgrading my set up to help streamline my process for working the lost and found.
I only wish it was longer. This is such a scary and fun addition to the mundane horror genre and really has helped bring more light to it. And although I think the game is perfectly paced, I wish there was a way to keep that good pacing but make it last longer.
Ship Inc.: 4/5
Ship Inc. took all the things I loved in Lost but Found and made them even better.
Psychopathy Assessment: 0/5
This was another game I received a copy of through Lurkit. I originally tried this game because it had anomaly horror elements and promised to delve into difficult subjects. I found this game to be in poor taste and I dropped it part way through. I cannot in good faith recommend this game at all.
Dreadline Net Quota: 3/5
Now, I haven't played it since the initial release and I do see it's had a lot of content updates since then. This was a really fun game and one I want to go back to in 2026 now that more has been released for it. Definitely one of those co op games you need at least 3 people to play though!
I love when creepy things happen in national forests. It fills me with dread in all the right ways and Last Report hit the nail on the head when it came to the horror factor!
Plant Therapy: 3/5
Plant Therapy: 3/5
This cute and free game is so relaxing. If you want something that offers a little bit of engagement without being overwhelming, I definitely recommend this. There are also a bunch of different packs you can purchase to expand your game if you fall in love with it!
I have nothing PG to say about this. Just know that I'm in love with my door, fight with my washing machine, and want to break up the toxic relationship between my dirty clothes and the hamper they perpetually live in.
I fell in love with the demo of this game back in 2024 and I felt so lucky to be able to get a copy of it via Lurkit so I could play the full game. It's sweet, has lovely art, and the characters are a lot of fun. It really makes me wish I could run away from life's troubles to open up my own little bookshop.
Bad Summer: 4.5/5
I wasn't going to include demos, but this one is more than worth talking about. The demo itself is 5 hours long and is packed full of delicious and sexy content! I love the dual stories, strange occurrences, and fun mini games that happen along this wild ride!
Gone Fishing: 4/5
I know this game won't be for everyone, but I'm a lover of feesh and feel the perpetual call of the sea. I hope in future updates we get more plot because this game has me hungry for more!
Cozy Organizer: 1.5/5
I wanted to love this game as much as I loved the demo but it lacks substance. The game is under 2 hours and while it hints at a subtle storyline, it just misses the mark. With how oversaturated the cozy games market is these days, this is one I recommend skipping.
Bobo's Funzone: 3/5
In a world of creepy mascot horror games, this one is fun. The mechanics can get a little funky, but the actual storyline you follow is interesting. This is another game I received via Lurkit and one I eventually want to finish. It just creeped me out a little too much to do in one go!
Lethal Company: 5/5
The "friendslop" game that birthed a genre. I will continue to sing the praises of this game even if I rarely play it anymore. The lore is expertly crafted and the levels themselves make for countless hours of replayability. Someone please play this with me in 2026!
Turnbreak: 3.5/5
I went into Turnbreak thinking it would be kinda cool, but I really ended up locking in and enjoying the heck out of this game! The creatures are cool, the battle system feels good, and there's a lot of well thought out strategy involved in it.
Nuclear Nightmare: 3.5/5
I love creepy forests and I love creepy Arctic's. Give me those mutations out in the blisteringly cold snow! The only thing I found frustrating is sometimes you can just die for seemingly no reason. With a little more polish this will be a game to truly fall in love with.
I think I just like organizing in games. Because this is such a satisfying game to play and one I could easily sink hours into as I try to get all the stars. Now I just need to get the DLC so I can keep going!
Anomaly Exit: 3.5/5
I picked this up originally because it was co op so I could make my friends suffer with me. It's a fun anomaly horror game but I hope it gets more updates in the future since once we beat the levels there wasn't much left for us to do.
A Game About Digging A Hole: 4.5/5
I don't want to know the psychological reasons I'm drawn to this game. I just want to enjoy digging a really deep hole.
After Inc. Revival: 4.5/5
I really suck at this game. However, it's an expertly crafted game and for those with bigger brains than mine, I can't recommend it enough. I'll go back to it soon though because I need to keep advancing the story!
Paranormal Cleanup: 4.5/5
I love cleaning and horror so of course combining the two would be a favorite of mine. I just wanna do my little tasks, get chased by a ghost, and figure out how the heck we're supposed to accomplish hard mode.
Don't Starve Together: 5/5
To date this is one of my most played games. This game got me through the pandemic and I still keep going back to it years later. Truly, this is the ultimate survival crafting game and is truly a labor of love. It's still getting consistent updates and I can't wait to see what comes next!
Escape the Backrooms: 3.5/5
There's something that keeps pulling me back to this game. I really want to dive in more and I'm hopeful that 2026 will be the year for it.
Is This Seat Taken?: 4.5/5
This game perfectly blends puzzle and story. I love how the story is there just enough to be compelling without getting overwhelming. The puzzles can get tricky in later levels but I think the gradual increase in difficulty is perfect since it means you won't beat the game too quickly.
Firefly Village: 4/5
I got this game via Lurkit for a review and going into it I had my doubts. However, this game blew me away with it's take on the farming sim genre. It's bite sized and made to be played for 15 minutes or 2 hours. Honestly, I really recommend this one, especially if you don't have a lot of time to squeeze in gaming.
This game is bizarre in all the right ways. It's such an inventive concept and the deeper meanings woven into the characters of the story will leave you with a small existential crisis. However, I also like that you can just enjoy the surface level story too and still get just as much out of it.
World War Z: 4/5
Nothing beats taking down hordes of zombies with your friends. I love how easy they are to take out so it feels rewarding to hack and slash your way through the masses, yet the final areas feel overwhelming in the best way. Each area has a separate story and characters too!
Crafty Survivors: 5/5
This game single handedly made me fall in love with Roguelites. Seriously, just play it for yourself because this is one of my favorite games.
Amnesia The Dark Descent: 4.5/5
An almost perfect horror game. It's a classic and for good reason. This game will slowly make you lose your mind as you delve deeper into the castle and uncover startling secrets about yourself in the process.
Snacko: 4/5
This is a perfectly streamlined cozy game. I love how it takes all the complaints people have about other cozy games and works to perfect them. All while having such cute graphics. And the blending of 2D and 3D is so cool!
Discounty: 4/5
The cozy game is more storydriven and linear than most others but it really works in its favor. There's always something to do and I loved working at the store and trying to memorize the prices of all my different goods. This was another game I got through Lurkit and absolutely loved.
Resident Evil 2: 4.5/5
The S in Leon S. Kennedy stands for sexy.
Pumpkin Panic: 4/5
We need more cozy horror games! Pumpkin Panic lets you play as a cute little guy and do all the farming your little heart can handle... if you can evade the monsters that is. And it's completely free to play on Steam!
This game just needs more polish. It's an asymmetrical horror game that right now feels a little too punishing. It's fun when you have a friend and go against the computer, but there aren't lobbies to fill so I feel like I haven't gotten the full experience yet. This was another game I got through Lurkit and I hope to be able to play it with a full lobby to really see what it has to offer.
Peak: 4/5
What a labor of love this game is. I really enjoy the challenge even if I'm not the greatest when it comes to pathing. And I love that the devs are still working on updating it and making new challenges for players to take on.
7 Days to Die: 4.5/5
This game is still evolving even to this day. I love 7 Days and will continue to love it. Looking forward to seeing how they implement the new systems in 2026.
Leaf It Alone: 4.5/5
Sometimes you just want to spend a couple hours picking up leaves my hand. I dunno man, but I can't get enough of this genre of game.
Grounded 2: 4.5/5
Even in early access this game is promising to be one of my favorites. I've played almost all the current content out and it's massive so far. I love it and I can't wait to see what the next update holds.
Kuloniku Bowl Up!: 3.5/5
I actually can't tell you anything about this, but the playtest was hella cool and hopefully I can share more soon!
R.E.P.O.: 4.5/5
They took the "friendslop" genre and improved it. I can't wait to see even more of the new monsters and I look forward to all the lore and theory crafting videos to come!
Whisper of the House: 5/5
I genuinely love this game. I love organizing and cleaning the houses. I love setting up the shops. I love how every part of this is just a little bit creepy. I legitimately can't get enough of this game!
Sons of the Forest: 3.5/5
I feel like the sequel has lost some of what made me love the original so much. However, they also gave us Kelvin and I really love Kelvin.
Fields of Mistria: 4/5
Review for this one coming soon. But this is a charming game and I really want to see what the finished release looks like because as it stands, Fields of Mistria is a really promising addition to the cozy farming sim genre. I just unlocked spells in my playthrough and I can see myself using them all the time!
Dokapon Kingdom Connect: 3.5/5
It's Mario Party except at the end you want to commit crimes against your friends. I really enjoy this game, but wow the campaign is much longer than expected!
Organized Inside: 2.5/5
I cannot recommend this game as it uses AI for the music. I would love to see the devs update the game, remove the AI, and then I might be able to recommend it because many other features in it are super cute!
Dead by Daylight: 4/5
This game is like a toxic relationship that I keep going back to. Kidding kidding! I really love Dead by Daylight and have met wonderful people through it. I think this game is super fun with friends and as a casual player I will continue enjoying it well into 2026.
And that's it. That's all the games I checked out in 2025! I couldn't include all the demos or this post would get way too long. Maybe next year I'll start this in advance so that I can showcase everything! But for now, thank you for reading and I hope you found a game or two that interested you!
Happy New Year!
💛 Memento
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