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Hotline Miami meets football, the power of video editing and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget

Valve's Steam Machine: Everything we know Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As always, we've got a bunch of neat games to tell you about. Perhaps I'll tear myself away from playing as Chappell Roan in or Jetpack Cat in long enough to check more of them out. Thanks to the folks at, I learned about a short, text-based game from Woe Industries from a while back called . Surprisingly enough, you take on the role of a venture capitalist who has plowed gobs of money into genAI technology and might be starting to have doubts about that investment.


Engadget's favorite games of 2025

Engadget

Each course is littered with boost pads, and there's a boost meter you can keep persistently charged by taking turns just right. Because this is what some may call a "video game-ass video game," you can also make your ship jump, skipping entire turns or launching into a fiery wreck in equal measure.


5 Great Video Games You Might Have Missed (2025): Blippo , Sektori, Dispatch, Blue Prince

WIRED

When you've finished playing the big-name video games, try,,, and some of our other favorites from 2025. It's hard to keep track of every game launch. While a handful of titles like,, or are sure to top the year's Best Of lists, many more will go unrecognized for their brilliance, fun, or sheer absurdity. The good news is we've got you covered. Whether you're stuck at home for the holidays and itching for something to play, or you just want to make sure you don't let any hidden gems slip under your radar, here are five games from this year's slate you should not miss.