Unlocked Our Favorite New Games You Might Not Have Heard of Yet – Unlocked 733
Mar 19, 2026
They recap standout indie and AAA demos from GDC, from story-driven farming sims to quirky puzzle comedies. Discussion covers fresh takes on action gacha, time-bending puzzles, and layered combat systems. They also mention major Starfield updates, a LEGO Batman release date change, and a packed April–May game lineup.
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Nomori Is Cutesy But Brutally Clever
- Nomori looks cutesy but packs layered time-and-portal puzzles with no fail states for a cozy-but-challenging experience.
- Miranda notes players can twist portal perspectives and drop items through time to access tough collectibles.
Mongil Star Dive Is Straightforward Gacha
- Mongil Star Dive is a Genshin-style free-to-play gacha with instance combat and element-based three-character teams.
- Michael calls it a classic gotcha experience with character rolls and short instance-focused encounters.
At Fate's End Blends Stylish Action With Family Mystery
- At Fate's End from Thunder Lotus fuses striking 2D art with tough action combat and family-investigation mechanics.
- Miranda and Michael emphasize weapon-sacrifice lore, absorbable powers after fights, and layered foreground/background traversal.