Hollowreach

Hollowreach is more about mood than mechanics. You wander a coastal world piecing together what happened to the people who left, and the sound design does a lot of the heavy lifting.

There are light puzzles, mostly environmental, and none of them wall you off for long. The joy is in exploring, spotting a path you missed, climbing somewhere new, and finding a small note that fills in the story.

It won't be for everyone. If you need constant action, this will feel slow. But if you like games that let you breathe, this one stayed with me for days after I finished it.

What we liked

• Beautiful atmosphere
• Gentle exploration
• Memorable soundtrack