Well Dweller, a critically acclaimed Metroidvania indie game by developer Kyle Thompson, has launched on PS5 with a Metacritic score of 91 and Opencritic score of 90. PS Plus subscribers can get a 15% discount on the game for two weeks, bringing the price down to £13.59/$16.99 from the standard £17.99/$19.99.
Well Dweller, a Metroidvania developed by solo creator Kyle Thompson, launches today for PS5 with critical acclaim including a 91 Metacritic score and 90 OpenCritic rating, making it one of 2026's highest-rated games. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird with a matchstick, navigating a dark fairy-tale kingdom to defeat a wicked queen.
Remedy Entertainment's Control: Resonant has received strong reviews with a Metacritic score of 84 on PS5 and 83 on PC, matching the original game's critical reception. While it could contend for Game of the Year, several other recent titles have scored slightly higher, and the game's single negative review from a non-gaming outlet has sparked debate about review scoring methodology.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has emerged as Nintendo's strongest Game of the Year contender for 2026, with a Metacritic score of 89 that positions it alongside other top nominees. While Grand Theft Auto 6 remains the frontrunner, the tactical RPG's critical acclaim and the franchise's growing mainstream appeal following successes like Three Houses make a GOTY nomination highly likely.
A leaked Control Resonant review from Cultura Geek praises the prequel's performance and combat, comparing battles to Devil May Cry, though concerns remain about repetitive storytelling. The game launches September 24th with an open-world design, new melee combat system, and RPG elements, with PS5 offering 1440p/60fps or 4K/30fps options.