Issue 25 - November 2023 Extra Details

FRONT COVER

This month’s front cover was created in celebration of our two year anniversary, it combines elements from our past two years of cover. Do you recognise them all?
Illustrated by Hannah, our own Patch Artist
Website: www.hannaheduncan.carrd.co


Page 2: Games Radar November 2023

  • For the King II (2023)
    IronOak Games

    • Website: https://www.ironoakgames.com

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)

  • The Invincible (2023)

    • Starward Industries

    Website: https://invinciblethegame.com

    Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

  • Spells & Secrets (2023)
    Alchemist Interactive

    • Website: https://www.alchemist.email/title/spells-secrets

    Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S


    Page 6 - 9: Patch of Approval ~ Game of the Year

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Bramble: The Mountain King (2023)
    Dimfrost Studio

    • Website: https://dimfroststudio.com/bramble

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Lies of P (2023)
    Round8 Studio

    • Website: https://www.liesofp.com/en-us

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Mac, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

  • Sea of Stars (2023)
    Sabotage

    • Website: https://seaofstarsgame.co/

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

    WINNER

  • Dave the Diver (2022)

    • MINTROCKET

    Website: https://mintrocketgames.com/en/DaveTheDiver

    Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch


    Page 10 & 11: Patch of Approval ~ Unconventionally Wholesome with Wholesome Games

  • Wholesome Games:
    Website: https://wholesomegames.com

    • RUNNERS-UP

  • Bramble: The Mountain King (2023)
    Dimfrost Studio

    • Website: https://dimfroststudio.com/bramble

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Chants of Sennaar (2023)
    Rundisc

    • Website: https://www.rundisc.io/chants-of-sennaar

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

    WINNER

  • Dredge (2023)

    • Black Salt Games

    Website: https://www.blacksaltgames.com

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S


    Page 12 & 13: Patch of Approval ~ Mini-Made

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Sticky Business (2023)
    Spellgarden Games

    • Website: https://spellgardengames.com

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

  • Lil Gastor Game (2022)
    MegaWobble

    • Website: https://www.playtonicgames.com/game/lil-gator-game

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Cassette Beasts (2023)
    Bytten Studio

    • Website: https://www.cassettebeasts.com

    Platforms: Xbox One, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

    WINNER

  • Chicory: A Colorful Tale (2021)

    • Wishes Ultd.

    Website: https://chicorygame.com

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Mac, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S


    Page 14 & 15: Patch of Approval ~ Community Champion

    RUNNERS-UP

  • CozyGamerKat
    Website: https://beacons.ai/cozygamerkat
    Twitter: @cozygamerkat |  https://twitter.com/cozygamerkat
    Twitch: CozyGamerKat |  https://www.twitch.tv/cozygamerkat

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cozygamerkat

  • Cozy K
    Website: https://www.flowcode.com/page/cozygames
    Twitter: @cozy__games |  https://twitter.com/cozy__games
    Twitch: CozyGames |  https://www.twitch.tv/cozygames

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CozyK

  • Payton’s Corner
    Website: https://paytonscorner.carrd.co
    Twitter: @paytons_corner |  https://twitter.com/paytons_corner

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaytonsCorner

  • RockLeeSmile
    Twitter: @RockLeeSmile |  https://twitter.com/RockLeeSmile

    • Twitch: RockLeeSmile| https://www.twitch.tv/rockleesmile

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/rockleesmile

    WINNER

  • Brionykay
    Website: https://bio.link/brionykay
    Twitter: @brionybun |  https://twitter.com/brionybun
    Twitch: brionykay |  https://www.twitch.tv/brionykay

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/brionykay


    Page 16 & 17: Patch of Approval ~ Tranquil Title

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Dordogne (2023)
    Un Je Ne Sais Quoi

    • Website: https://unjenesaisquoi.fr/dordogne

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Planet of Lana (2023)

    • Wishfully

    Website: https://planetoflana.com

    Platforms: Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

  • Blanc (2023)
    Casus Ludi

    • Website: https://www.blancthegame.com

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

    WINNER

  • Unpacking (2021)

    • Witch Beam

    Website: https://www.unpackinggame.com

    Platforms: Android, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Linux, Mac, iOS, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S


    Page 20 & 21: Patch of Approval ~ Insomnia Indies

  • Insomnia Gaming Festival
    Website: https://www.insomniagamingfestival.com

    • RUNNERS-UP

  • SCHiM (TBD)
    Ewoud van der Werf

    • Website: https://schimgame.com

    Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)

  • Mobbers (TBD)
    Septagram Games

    • Website: https://twitter.com/MobbersGame

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)

  • Slap-It Together (TBD 2024)
    Head Tilt Games

    • Website: https://www.headtiltgames.com

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)

    WINNER

  • Squarelets (TBD)

    • Chaos Cookie

    Website: https://www.chaoscookie.games/squarelets

    Platforms: iOS


    Page 22 & 23: Patch of Approval ~ Musical Moment

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Goodbye Volcano High (2023)
    KO_OP

    • Website: https://goodbyevolcanohigh.com

    Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)

  • Melatonin (2022)
    Half Asleep

    • Website: https://www.halfasleep.games/melatonin

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

  • Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (2023)
    Team Reptile

    • Website: https://team-reptile.com

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

    WINNER

  • Journey (2012)

    • TheGameCompany

    Website: https://thatgamecompany.com/journey

    Platforms: PlayStation 4, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3


    Page 24 & 25: Patch of Approval ~ Heart Racer

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Neon White (2022)
    Ben Esposito

    • Website: https://neonwhite.rip

    Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

  • The Outlast Trials (2023)
    Red Barrels

    • Website: https://redbarrelsgames.com/

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)

  • Hi-Fi Rush (2023)
    Tango Gameworks

    • Website: https://bethesda.net/en-GB/game/hifirush

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

    WINNER

  • Phasmophobia (2020)

    • Kinetic Games

    Website: https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/

    Platforms: PlayStation VR2, Oculus Rift, PlayStation 5, SteamVR, PC (Microsoft Windows), Windows Mixed Reality, Xbox Series X|S


    Page 26 & 27: Patch of Approval ~ Boundary Breaker

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Citizen Sleeper (2022)
    Jump Over the Age

    • Website: https://www.fellowtraveller.games/citizen-sleeper

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Mac, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Hyper Light Drifter (2016)
    Heart Machine

    • Website: https://www.heartmachine.com

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Linux, Mac, PlayStation Vita, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U

  • Dredge (2023)

    • Black Salt Games

    Website: https://www.blacksaltgames.com

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S


    WINNER

  • Cult of the Lamb (2022)
    Massive Monster
    Website: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/

    • Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch


    Page 28 & 29: Patch of Approval ~ Multiplayer Mode

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Bread & Fred (2023)
    SandCastles Studio

    • Website: https://www.breadandfred.com

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)

  • PlateUp! (2022)
    It’s happening

    • Website: https://www.plateupgame.com

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Wildermyth (2019)

    • Worldwalker Games

    Website: https://wildermyth.com

    Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)

    WINNER

  • We Were Here Forever (2022)
    Total Mayhem Games
    Website: https://totalmayhemgames.com/we-were-here-forever-info

    • Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S


    Page 30 & 31: Patch of Approval ~ Anticipated Gem

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Gori: Cuddly Carnage (TBD)
    Angry Demon Studio

    • Website: https://wiredproductions.com/games/gori-cuddly-carnage

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Another Crab’s Treasure (TBD 2024)
    Aggro Crab Games

    • Website: https://aggrocrab.com/ACT

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • Nine Sols (TBD 2024)

    • Red Candle Games

    Website: https://shop.redcandlegames.com/projects/ninesols

    Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)

    WINNER

  • Tiny Glade (TBD 2024)

    • Pounce Light

    Website: https://pouncelight.games/tiny-glade

    Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)


    Page 32 & 33: Patch of Approval ~ The Journey Continues

    RUNNERS-UP

  • Little Nightmares III (TBD 2024)

    • Supermassive Games

    Website: http://www.little-nightmares.com/

    Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

  • House Flipper 2 (TBD 2024)

    • Frozen District

    Website: https://houseflipper2.com

    Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

  • Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (TBD)
    Jump Over the Age

    • Website: https://www.fellowtraveller.games/citizen-sleeper

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)

    WINNER

  • Hades II (Q2 2024)

    • Supergiant Games

    Website: https://www.supergiantgames.com/games/hades-ii/

    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)