Recent reviews by Eli the Grey

This is a short but charming platforming adventure game that looks and feels like a forgotten gem from the Game Boy era. There isn't much challenge here, but given the cost, this is a more than pleasant way to spend an hour or two. If some easy-to-pick-up retro fun sounds appealing to you, definitely check out Squidlit!

I loved this charming little game! You can experience this as a fun and slightly challenging adventure, or you can make it a true cozy game experience by turning off death in the settings. Either way it's a fantastic journey, and even after finishing the game I have a feeling I'll be spending more time with Concord!

What an adorably morbid little game! This was a lot of fun for the brief time it took to complete the game and earn all the achievements. Aside from not being very long, I can't believe this was free! I would happily pay a bit of money for additional levels. This one is well worth checking out, especially considering the price!

I picked up this game because I was looking for a cozy adventure similar to A Short Hike or Lil Gator Game. This isn't on the same level as either of those fantastic games, but it does scratch a similar itch. I have conflicted feelings, because I'm not the biggest fan of the game's day-night cycle and somewhat random weather, but overall I had a positive experience exploring the island. If you can catch the game on sale, this is an enjoyable way to spend a handful of hours.

This was a nice little prelude to the main game with some basic, low-stakes puzzle solving and item fetching. It isn't all that memorable, but it's a pleasant way to spend an hour or so, exploring the island and collecting some easy achievements. For a free game, that's a win in my book!

What do you get when you cross The Legend of Zelda with Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom? I'm not sure that anyone has ever asked that question, but the answer might be something like Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. Short, sweet, and seriously charming, this is a game for fans of adventure, joy, and the destruction of official documents.

This is a joyous, welcoming game about exploring a fantasy-themed island, making new friends, collecting various treasures, and just having an enjoyable time. I've seen a number of comparisons to A Short Hike, and those are spot on regarding the general vibe of the experience. There isn't much challenge here, but it sure is a lot of fun to 100% this game in an afternoon or two!

This is a nice, straightforward, story-based game about the future of the Earth and a trip to the moon to unravel a mystery that will impact humanity's ability to survive. While that might not sound like the most relaxing backdrop, the game itself is a fairly calm and enjoyable experience. It's not quite a walking simulator, with some light puzzle solving and a few potentially deadly moments, but the joy of the game is in piecing together the story and the fate of several characters. The collectibles, including audio logs and holograms, are all in service of that story and those characters. If you're looking for action, you should probably look elsewhere. But if you're a fan of story-driven and atmospheric games, this is well worth your time.

This is a very clever puzzle game with a beautiful art style that is reminiscent of Sable, and if the idea of deciphering several languages based on context clues and comparison to your earlier translations sounds appealing, this is definitely the game for you! Just be aware that the task ahead can be a challenge, although a leisurely one. There is no combat in the game, and though you can "die" in some stealth segments, your character immediately reappears for another attempts, so the stakes are low. I personally loved the game, and puzzle fans should definitely check it out!

This is an amazing game that will appeal to fans of classic point-and-click adventures and puzzle games such as Return of the Obra Dinn, or anyone who just enjoys a good logic puzzle. Each chapter of the story gets progressively more complicated, but the story was good enough to hold my interest throughout. I wasn't as crazy about the DLC chapters, but that's a minor compliant after playing such a gem of a game. This is a very unique and worthwhile experience and I hope more games are created with a similar format.