You arrive in a strange place surrounded by unfamiliar faces. You and 14 others have been taken and made to compete for your lives in a series of challenges, hosted by a mysterious woman called Lady Luck. Lady Luck proclaims these 15 strangers to be Thieves, and for that reason, she has brought them here to fight for their lives. To survive they must complete all of Lady Luck's Challenges. Thief's Roulette is a 1st-person puzzle game with a mysterious story to unravel. At the core of the game are a series of challenges conducted by Lady Luck. You will face a large variety of puzzles and obstacles as you make your way to the truth.

Enchanting Eco-RPG puzzler where every mouse click evokes the mysterious power of nature. The game is inspired by "Cookie Clicker," "Vampire Survivors," and "Diablo." Solve puzzles using a suite of abilities. Level up, chill, unwind, repeat. Grow and evolve, one soothing victory at a time.

A peculiar kingdom ruled by a king his named King Ging whose obsession with ginseng has long crossed into madness. (The pun is absolutely intentional.) His Majesty has decreed that the kingdom’s iconic potion shop must become the envy of every neighboring land. And of course, its only power source? The mystical roots of ginseng. Unfortunately, the last manager of the shop... left under rather strange circumstances. Rumor has it they mistook garlic for ginseng - an unforgivable crime! And by a twist of fate, you are now the newly appointed manager of this prestigious potion shop. Congratulations - you’re officially doomed! Garden Gingdom is a single-player, fantasy, resource management game where you brew potions, craft magical items, and serve them in time to your customers in a fast-paced environment.

My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player

$85.89 (was $120)

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A traditional arcade cabinet can be quite expensive, but for something cute and compact, you'll want to check out this Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player from My Arcade. The little cabinet is on sale at Amazon for a limited time, and you can pick one up for just $85.89 (was $120).

My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player $85.89 (was $120)

Officially licensed by Sega, the mini Sonic arcade cabinet features a 3.5-inch color display, wood construction, an illuminated Sega logo marquee, and a control panel with a working joystick and buttons. It comes preloaded with Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Spinball, and Sonic 3D Blast, and the cabinet features retro-inspired images and colors. It's powered by a rechargeable battery that offers up to five hours of play and there's a 3.5mm jack for headphones.

The cabinet is 12 inches tall, 7.4 inches wide, and 5.9 inches deep, making it the perfect size for a desk or shelf. User reviews have been mostly positive, with people noting that the units feature highly responsive controls and a vibrant screen for its size.

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My Arcade also sells several more mini-arcade devices, like the Pac-Man Mighty Player for $120. This has a very similar construction to the Sonic Mighty player, but with Pac-Man branding and a preloaded collection of games starring the iconic pellet-chomper: Pac-Man Classic, Pac-Man Speed-Up, Pac-Man Plus, Super Pac-Man, and Pac & Pal. For something even smaller, there are the Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga Joystick Players for $50-$60, and Micro Players based on Capcom IP like Street Fighter and Mega Man.

You can also grab one of My Arcade's popular retro handhelds at a great price. These are themed around classic video game franchises, and they pack a ton of games into a pocket-friendly device that are equipped with 2.75-inch color displays. The Pocket Player Pro can be recharged via USB-C or powered by four AA batteries, and one of the best value-for-money models here is the Atari Pocket Player Pro that comes preloaded with 100 classic games.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch 2)

$70 | Releases March 26

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After launching last September for most other consoles, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is gearing up for a Switch 2 release on March 26. Offering enhanced frame rates and resolution compared to the existing Switch version, you'll get to race around two dozen tracks, play as 23 classic Sonic characters, and customize your kart to fit your playstyle. Our Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review from last year gave it a 7/10, noting its almost overwhelming number of customization options and its good variety of tracks and environments, making it a fun alternative to Mario Kart. Preorders are now open for the Switch 2 version ahead of its March 26 release.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch 2) $70 | Releases March 26

Along with the enhanced performance over the Switch edition, the physical Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 release is--thankfully--not Game Key-Card. You'll find the original Switch game on the cartridge plus the Switch 2 upgrade patch. As a bonus, you'll also get the Werehog Bonus Pack filled with cosmetics--though you'll need internet access to download this content. The game is available for preorder at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds offers a variety of solo and multiplayer modes, including both offline and online gameplay. It features the largest roster of characters in franchise history at an impressive 23, and you'll have even more vehicles to choose from at 45 (plus 70 different gadgets for further customization). If you're looking for some serious chaos, jump online into World Match, where 12 players hit the track and compete to be the first across the finish line.

If you can't wait until the end of March to start playing, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is already available on most other platforms. In fact, the Xbox version is currently on sale for just $53 (was $70), and both the standard edition and Digital Deluxe for PC are on sale at Fanatical.

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For a decade, Dead by Daylight has let players into the world of the Entity as they faced original killers as well as some of the most evil monsters from film, TV shows, and video games. Now, Behaviour Interactive is calling on fans to help it complete a crowd-sourced Dead by Daylight chapter called The Grimoire.

As explained by senior creative director David Richard, players can visit Dead by Daylight's Grimoire site and cast their votes to decide the face of the game's new hero. Fans will also choose the outline of the new killer: a divine being from another world.

There's only a short voting period--it started today, January 23, and runs through 12 PM ET on Monday, January 26. Players previously helped define the new killer as a God-like being that laid waste to its own reality. That makes it sound more like a rival to the Entity, the force behind Dead by Daylight's story, rather than an ally. This currently unnamed murderer draws its powers from "hunting sinners and delivering punishment."

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