Ali Jones
Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Dies Today doesn't have particularly innovative gameplay, but it does have a compelling story and interesting characters. Some slightly odd design choices mean it's probably not for everyone, but point-and-click fans should definitely enjoy it.
There's a little bit of polish left to apply, but given the sheer increase in scope between Hades 2 and its predecessor, that's more than understandable. A hugely ambitious roguelike, with an improved progression loop and grander narrative, but the same ruthlessness in play and charm in worldbuilding as the original, makes this an astounding early access success.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is not just a treat for existing fans, it's an brilliant example of how to do a remake, and a fantastic game in its own right.
With an already buzzing online community, and a brilliant foundation to build on, I wouldn't be too surprised if Minimum turns out to be a key part of the evolution of the shooter.
Heavy Bullets is one of the best dungeon crawlers I've ever played, providing a fresh take on one of the pillars of video gaming.