Casual
A bright, snappy tap-and-match game with a cheerful rhythm that's hard to put down.
★★★★☆ 4.4
Small studios, big surprises
We play mobile indies across every genre and tell you which ones actually hold up. Last week the team spent hours with Casinacho, and this week we're breaking down a new batch of finds. No hype, just what we thought after the controller cooled down.
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Casual · 4.4★
144games tested
69articles written
2years running
0paid placements
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★★★★☆ 4.2
Editor’s pick
RPG
Ashen Hollow
★★★★★ 4.7
Ashen Hollow is the kind of RPG you don't expect to find on a phone. It has a proper turn-based combat system, a party you actually grow attached to, and a story that doesn't insult your intelligence. The writing is spare but it lands.
- Deep turn-based combat
- Story that respects the player
- Long, generous campaign
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What readers say
«A bright, snappy tap-and-match game with a cheerful rhythm that's hard to put down.»
Clara · Casinacho
«A moody handheld RPG where every party decision leaves a mark on the world.»
Pavel · Ashen Hollow
«A coastal city-and-trade strategy game that thinks slowly and rewards patience.»
Nora · Tideworks Empire
Questions & answers
How do you choose which games to review?
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Do developers pay you for reviews?
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