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Small games.
Sharp ideas.

We sift through new releases to find mechanics worth understanding before the algorithm decides what matters.

Discovery coverage is not a review. We link the developer, disclose what we verified, and only publish a verdict after hands-on testing.

First field report

Three new itch.io games built around one sharp idea

Geometry as a weapon, tactics on a five-by-five grid, and blackjack controlled entirely with a crank. We map the promises—and the questions still unanswered.

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Listing watch · Sep 2, 2026

Fresh signals

01

Strategy · Browser · Free

CARILLON

by CSAF — Core Systems Asset Factory

A browser tower-defence game where intersecting bell rings—not projectiles—deal damage.

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02

Tactical RPG · Browser

Chrome Grit

by Lazyanttu

Cyberpunk squad tactics built around an initiative timeline, shared Grit, and compressed 5×5 arenas.

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03

Arcade cards · Playdate · Name your price

CRANKJACK

by Nonom33

Playdate blackjack where the crank moves a belt of cards and every card you skip can feed the dealer.

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