PlayStation players are spoiled for choice this week, with a flood of smaller indie launches sitting alongside a handful of heavyweight releases and cult favourites. It’s a week defined less by blockbuster spectacle and more by sheer variety — from slow-burn horror and experimental puzzlers to surprise genre throwbacks and comfort-food sims.
Monday, February 2
World of Unlit
A dark, atmospheric first-person shooter that leans heavily into environmental storytelling and moody combat pacing. A strong start to the week for players craving something more experimental.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/world-of-unlit-review/
Calyx
Minimalist design meets cerebral puzzle-solving in this tightly focused indie release. One for players who enjoy learning systems through experimentation rather than tutorials.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/calyx-review/
Ships Cat
A charmingly low-stakes adventure with cozy vibes and gentle exploration at its core — ideal for shorter play sessions.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/ships-cat-review/
Tuesday, February 3
HumanitZ
A sandbox survival experience blending base-building, scavenging, and emergent co-op storytelling. Rough around the edges, but full of ambition.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/humanitz-review/
Dawncaster: The RPG Cardventure
A surprisingly deep deck-building RPG that feels right at home on console thanks to smart interface design.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/dawncaster-the-rpg-cardventure-review/
Jackal
Old-school arcade sensibilities wrapped in modern presentation. Short, sharp, and unapologetically retro.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/jackal-review/
Wednesday, February 4
The Dark Rites of Arkham
A Lovecraft-inspired horror title that leans more toward atmosphere than jump scares, rewarding patience and curiosity.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/the-dark-rites-of-arkham-review/
Car Service Together
A co-op-focused management sim where coordination matters more than speed. Surprisingly tense when played with friends.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/car-service-together-review/
Menace
A gritty strategy title with a strong emphasis on positioning and resource management — demanding, but satisfying.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/menace-review/
Thursday, February 5
Nioh 3
Team Ninja returns with a faster, more refined combat loop while maintaining the series’ brutal difficulty curve.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/nioh-3-review/
Super Bomberman Collection
A nostalgia-heavy package that brings classic chaos back into the spotlight, especially in local multiplayer.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/super-bomberman-collection-review/
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift
Vehicular combat returns with a modern twist, blending destruction-heavy racing with rogue-lite progression.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/carmageddon-rogue-shift-review/
Friday, February 6
Vampires: Bloodlord Rising
An ambitious open-ended RPG that mixes supernatural power fantasy with survival mechanics — uneven, but memorable.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/vampires-bloodlord-rising-review/
Half Sword
A physics-driven medieval combat experience that prioritises brutality and experimentation over polish.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/half-sword-review/
Megastore Simulator
A quietly addictive management sim where optimisation and patience are the real endgame.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/megastore-simulator-review/
👀 Worth a Look
- Trainlax – A meditative, low-pressure experience built around motion and rhythm.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/trainlax-review/ - UN-KEY – A clever micro-puzzle game that does a lot with very little.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/un-key-review/ - Suika Wan – Bite-sized fun with a deceptively simple hook that’s perfect for short sessions.
🔗 https://gamecritix.co.uk/suika-wan-review/
That wraps up another packed week on PlayStation. Whether you’re diving into sprawling RPGs, testing out experimental indies, or just looking for something small and strange, there’s plenty here to explore. Grab your DualSense and dive in — and check back next week for more games and surprises on PlayStation. 🎮✨
