Alyssa Payne

1 week ago | gamegrin.com | Alyssa Payne

Each edition of So I Tried… I will try a game that I have never played before. Will I find something new to love? Will I find something new to despise? I’ll take a full half hour, no matter how bad it gets or how badly I do, to see if this is the game for me. This time, I took my first steps into a literal walking simulator, the Baby Steps demo. What I Thought It WasI’ve been curious about what Baby Steps would be like ever since its announcement two years ago.

2 weeks ago | gamegrin.com | Alyssa Payne

Looking for your next cosy, witchy game? Tiny Witch’s cute graphics and fast-paced gameplay were on display at the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase 2025. In it, you get to manage a magic wizard store, mix and manufacture minions, and venture into the world outside your shop. Tiny Witch is out now on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG. You can also check out our impressions of this cute title right here on GameGrin.

2 weeks ago | gamegrin.com | Alyssa Payne

Ready to embark on a heartfelt journey as a young girl, chasing the legend of the wish-granting Maze God? Go North, developed by gazuntype, lets you play as Dara, sending you on an adventure filled with countless creative mazes, potential friends, and unique items. At the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase, we got a glimpse of some of the beautiful, whimsical environments in Go North, as well as useful items, such as a beacon that allows you to easily find your way back to where you placed it.

2 weeks ago | gamegrin.com | Alyssa Payne

Delivering packages has never been more chaotic than in Fer Factor’s Tossdown, an action-packed title where you’ll run, jump, and dash your way through mayhem, gathering power-ups to help you complete your mission. Showcased at the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase, solo indie dev Fer, broke down what players can expect from Tossdown:Meteors, porch pirates, and other wacky hazards. A timer, requiring you to get creative with your routes. More than 20 power-ups. More than 60 perks.

2 weeks ago | gamegrin.com | Alyssa Payne

The PC Gaming Show 2025 brought us a brief 30-second glimpse of Abyssus, announcing the release date for this upcoming co-op shooter. Abyssus is coming to PC via Steam on the 12th of August 2025. Abyssus is a fast-paced FPS and roguelite adventure, placing you in a world with brine-powered weapons and ancient technologies, as you explore the ruins of an ancient, sunken civilisation. You can try out the demo now on Steam!