In our Ra Ra BOOM preview, learn what this robot-fighting, femme-powered adventure brings to the beat ’em up genre.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts. Just beat: Nine Sols, UFO 50. Working on: Metaphor: ReFantazio. Can't wait for: Hollow Knight: Silksong. Follow David on Twitter at @David_Silbert to keep up to date with all things The Punished Backlog.
In our latest Fantasy Friday, we recap the latest league developments, including our first waiver wire draft of the season!
In our Swapmeat preview, learn why this wacky shooter-slash-roguelike from PAX East 2025 is one that fans of either genre need to watch.
In our The Last Caretaker preview, learn why this game inspired by Subnautica, Zelda, and other greats is worth keeping on your radar.
PAX East is back in Boston, and we’re scouring the show floor for hidden gems. Here are the best games of PAX East 2025.
In our The Horror at Highrook review, learn why this TTRPG-inspired occult game is much more than the sum of its parts.
In our Bionic Bay review, learn whether this Limbo- and Portal-inspired puzzle-platformer offers an inventive experience of its own.
Everyone likes making lists of their favorite games, so we at The Punished Backlog figured we’d do the same! Here are our top 50 video games of all time.
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After a drama-packed premiere, our writers got together to share our The Last of Us Season 2 impressions so far.