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A screenshot of Ooblets, a cozy farm simulator game where players raise talking vegetables. A young woman of color stands in a vibrant neon farm field.

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Why Cozy Games Feel So Good

By Amanda TienOctober 2, 20263

Why are cozy games fun? What draws us to farm and business sims? How can the genre innovate moving forward?

A list of the best indie video games of 2025, as featured in a graphic with characters from Hades II, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Dispatch, Citizen Sleeper 2, Tiny Bookshop, and Blue Prince

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Amanda’s Top 12 Indie Games of 2025

By Amanda TienDecember 15, 20253

Amongst the best indie games in 2025 — from adventure to cozy, outer space to rural islands, puzzles to action — there’s something for everyone.

A purple and teal background features notable detective and mystery video game characters in a list for the Best Mystery Video Games of All Time

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The Best Mystery Games of All Time (and Why the Genre’s a Hall of Famer)

By Amanda TienNovember 15, 20213

Put your sleuthing hat on as we share our picks for the best mystery video games across PC, consoles, handhelds, iOS, Android, and even board games.