ROUNDUP: Next Fest 2022 Top Ten Picks

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Next Fest features unreleased games, so the release date of each title is in brackets. Also, please note these games are in no particular order. We wouldn’t want the devs to fight and whine about not getting into the number one spot, would we?

Flowing along rivers and streams. Becoming one with the water. Reuniting ducklings with their parents. It doesn’t get much simpler, relaxing or more wholesome than 2D adventure puzzle adventure game Naiad.

Have you ever dreamed of a game where you play as a seagull? How about a stealthy seagull? How about a stealthy seagull with the acrobatic moves of Assassins Creed? And a great story on top of all that? If you’re nodding violently, 3D stealth game Gust of Wind is the one you.

Cute, 2D metroidvania with a beautiful aesthetic and a calming palette. Gameplay is chilled too but with just enough variety and challenge to keep you going. ‘Nuff said about Faerie Afterlight. Wishlist it!

Violence, beautifully macabre visuals and thrilling gunplay. Any fan of the gameplay and cheesy storylines of Painkiller will love gothic FPS Bloodhound. 

Dripping with atmosphere and chock-full of dialogue options for the player, noir point and click Grunnd has got as hooked. 

Flawless animations, an endearing protagonist, plus an incredibly unique and immersive soundtrack. Plus, the entire world is a hauntingly convincing depiction of what life would be like if humans populated Mars. Wishlist and play the demo of the 2D apocalyptic story-driven game The Cub now. 

This is our absolute pick of the litter. A gorgeously gothic art style reminiscent of Castlevania, a deeply engaging story right from the offset and a truly immersive and well crafted world make this our fave. Wishlist There’s No Light and give the