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Echoes of Another: How Gaming Creates Empathy

While other art forms can help us walk around in someone else’s shoes, or perhaps even see the world through their eyes, none come as close...

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No Small Games 🔜 PAX West @nosmallgames.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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Working with @somanygames.co.uk on this collab has been incredibly fun and exciting!! Go check out @aspecificegg.bsky.social's article highlighting some amazing women in indie game dev who you absolutely need to be following in 2026! A great read for Women's History Month!

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 5mo ago

@nosmallgames.bsky.social comes to So Many Games as the wonderful @aspecificegg.bsky.social brings us her article on five women in indie game development that you should be following in 2026! Now live on So Many Games: somanygames.co.uk/articles/wom...

No Small Games 🔜 PAX West@nosmallgames.bsky.social · 5mo ago

As usual, Dave is a phenomenal writer with a passion for everything he writes. I'm so proud of the work we have been able to share with the team at @nosmallgames.bsky.social, and even more honoured that we have been able to host some of their incredible work too at @somanygames.co.uk!

"Cozy horror is often infused with humour, curiosity, or charm, which makes the horror all the more effective when it emerges. It is the contrast between comfort and unease that gives these indie games their impact." Read this latest piece from @somanygames.co.uk - nosmallgames.com/2026/03/cree...

No Small Games 🔜 PAX West @nosmallgames.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thanks to the wonderful folks at @somanygames.co.uk we have an exciting collab coming to the NSG website this month! Kicking off with a brilliant piece from @shokmunky.bsky.social about translation games and their role in fostering community. Read the full piece: nosmallgames.com/2026/03/mind...

So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 5mo ago

As part of my writing with @somanygames.co.uk I was invited to collaborate with the awesome crew at @nosmallgames.bsky.social to express my love of fictional language and the way it helps to build communities. 💜 nosmallgames.com/2026/03/mind...

Mind Your Language: The World Needs More Translation Games - No Small Games

Translation games help us to uncover the complexities of human communication, but more importantly, to understand its function in community.

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Lead an unlikely team of commando scientists behind enemy lines to fight Nazis, uncover arcane mysteries, and wield experimental technology to turn the tide of WWII in this real-time tactical stealth adventure. Learn more on Sumerian Six in our console review: somanygames.co.uk/review/sumer...

A group of people are wearing different uniforms. To the left is a man dressed similar to a magician and attempting to use mind powers. The person in the right is dressed as a ninja and is posed ready to fight. The person in the middle is wearing a jacket and jeans and is holding a knive like weapon in his right hand.

The following quote is included:

"There's something familiar and comfortable in the way everything conforms to the standards of a good stealth game."

Steve Landray @shokmunky.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I made a mistake, and I would rather admit I am wrong than assume I am right. A huge apology to the OnlyCans team for this - I'll try to be better in future and learn from it!

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 10mo ago

Update: We wrongly attributed OnlyCans to a single developer instead of the OnlyCans team in the article - we have updated the article to remove this and apologise for the error. We always appreciate feedback from the community.

Steve Landray @shokmunky.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I don't know what album my cats are starring in, but this cover art would definitely make be buy it!

No More Robots @nomorerobots.io · 10mo ago

HEY WE MADE A GAME!! Introducing: Cruise Control 🚢🚢🚢 COMING 2026 store.steampowered.com/app/3973220/... (everyone who shares is invited on the No More Robots cruise, date very pending)

Steve Landray @shokmunky.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Incredibly proud to be here. One of my goals in life was to be part of an accolades promo, so I can tick that off my list! 🤟

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 10mo ago

Always so cool to be featured on an accolades poster or trailer, especially for an excellent game like Bye Sweet Carole.

Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 11mo ago

"People looking for a turn-based RPG with flair will no doubt find something to love about the game." – @shokmunky.bsky.social, @somanygames.co.uk Thanks for reviewing Wander Stars, Steven ❤️ Pick up the game now on Steam and consoles! 💥 bit.ly/WanderStars

Wander Stars | So Many Games

Unleash custom attacks by combining words and earn Pep Ups from honourable victories in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG!

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So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 11mo ago

It won't surprise you to hear that I really enjoyed this:

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time, Cronos, in this bewitching sequel to the original Hades. Learn more in our full review of Hades II: somanygames.co.uk/review/hades...

A woman stands in the centre of the picture with a glowing green left arm and a weapon in her right hand. She is surrounded by other characters from the game.

This features the following quote from our review:

"Hades Il is a rare example of a game that takes the best of its previous entry and morphs it into something spectacular."

So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 11mo ago

Unleash custom attacks by combining words, befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Learn more on Wander Stars in our full review: somanygames.co.uk/review/wande...

The main character of the game which looks like some one from an anime is doing a flaming kick into the screen.

The following quote from the game is also included:

“I wish I could feel engaged in every part of the game, but there's only so many times I can punch a crab before I'm experiencing crustacean frustration.”

Wanderstars made me want to rewatch a bunch of 80s and 90s anime, which is probably the highest praise I can give it. My review for @somanygames.co.uk : somanygames.co.uk/review/wande...

Wander Stars | So Many Games

Unleash custom attacks by combining words and earn Pep Ups from honourable victories in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG!

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So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 11mo ago

Reading Jason's thoughts on this was great, because it reminded me that Bennett Foddy only makes games that infuriate people in the best possible way.

Play as Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other. Learn more in our full review of Baby Steps: somanygames.co.uk/review/baby-...

A man with straggly hair and beard who is wearing a onesie is looking perplexed stands in a forestry area.

This also includes the following quote from our review:

“There's plenty to love with Baby Steps, but the potential for much frustration by the controls and hazards made it all one step too far for me”.

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 11mo ago

Frostpunk 2 is pretty good on its own, which is why its so disappointing to see a bad port and some mediocre UI ruin the experience.

In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall. Learn more on this strategic, city builder, now out on consoles, in our full review: somanygames.co.uk/review/frost...

This shows a person wearing a thick woolly coat and goggles that depict a fiery scene in their reflection. The whole picture has a dark filter placed on it.

The following quote from our review is also included:

“Frostpunk 2 does a great deal to distance itself mechanically from its precursor, a choice that is both bold and a little bit disappointing.”

Draknek & Friends@draknek.bsky.social · 12mo ago

You could just plug Draknek puzzle games directly into my veins and I would be happy. Always delightful!

It's #TrailerTuesday and here's a look at our upcoming cozy puzzle game, Spooky Express. In this game you'll plan the train route and connect the denizens of Trainsylvania. Plot your route, lay the tracks, and don't let the monsters miss their stops. spooky.express

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 12mo ago

I wanted to love this game and I had a brillaint time playing it, but the need to log in with an online account for an offline single player game was definitely a huge negative!

In Star Wars Outlaws join Kay Vess, as they risk it all seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Learn more in our full review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Gold Edition: somanygames.co.uk/review/star-...

The main protagonist, Kay Vess, looks on with a gun in their right hand and a character from the game on their left shoulder.

This also includes the following quote from our review:

“In terms of performance, I was pleasantly surprised by the experience - aside from a brief crash during the opening cutscene, the experience was generally unhampered”

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 12mo ago

In a surprise to nobody, my most anticipated game of the year is a solid banger.

Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song as you discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight Silksong. Our review: somanygames.co.uk/review/hollo...

Hornet from the game is mid-air and surrounded by flames and rock. Along with the five stars the following quote from the review is included:

“The game is incredibly fun, blindingly unique and often infuriating in all the right ways - who cares how it ranks against Hollow Knight when we can just enjoy the fact that both games exist?”

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 12mo ago

I like big bots, and I cannot lie!

Take on titanic boss battles through fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit. Freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Learn more in our full review of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion: somanygames.co.uk/review/titan... Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social

So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · last yr.

Issue 4 of our newsletter is nearly upon us. @shokmunky.bsky.social returns in this issues exclusive article to share his frustrations with colourblindness settings in video games. Find a taster below and sign up for the newsletter at somanygames.co.uk to read the full article & much more.

I say the word "smooch" more than you'd expect in this one...

Searching for a quiet farm life & your own market stall? Look no further, as in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, you’ll grow crops, raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town's bazaar. Learn more in our full review: somanygames.co.uk/review/grand...

Chamomile tea is great, but holy moly I wish it didnt take TEN MINUTES to steep.

Who could have expected a game about sorting shapes to go this hard? An absolute joy.

Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people in this logic puzzle game. Learn more in our full review: somanygames.co.uk/re... @potipoti.studio Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social

Ever wanted to play a game that makes your brain hurt in a good way? Have I got a treat for you:

Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge. Learn more in our full review of OFF: somanygames.co.uk/re... Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social

Its been a good year for books!

Its short, its sweet, and its beautiful. Dear Me, I Was definitely warrants the short amount of time it asks from you.

Dear Me, I Was is an interactive adventure that lets you enjoy a story woven with beautiful visuals, fusing the vibrant watercolour style of Taisuke Kanasaki with rotoscoping technology. Learn more in our review of Dear Me, I Was: somanygames.co.uk/review/dear-... Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social

A woman from head to shoulders depicted by water colours with a background filled with clouds.

This contains the following quote from the review:

“The way colours are used throughout to contrast the emotions of each person is astounding, paired brilliantly with the core themes of expression through art and what happens when our own colours stop shining through.”

I wanted to love this game, but sadly it had an issue with style over substance. I hope the devs dont feel discouraged to keep creating though, the world is stylish as heck!