Weekly picks Edition 01
Five games. Five very different weekends.
Not sure where to start? Our first weekend selection draws on Playground play clicks, player feedback and five different kinds of game. Pick a mood, open a listing, and find something to try.
These are discovery picks, not scored reviews. Selection evidence was checked on 23 October 2026; each game had just one rating, so these are early signals rather than a community consensus. The games are not all new releases.
How we choose the five
We use recorded play clicks to spot interest, read player feedback and consider the number of ratings behind each average. Direct playtest reports help us understand what works. Rich’s reviews are one voice alongside everyone else’s. We then look for variety and room for less-discovered games, without calling the result a definitive “best games” list.
01 For the skatepark
Tailgrab Freeskater
By @endel ↗
Tailgrab Freeskater puts you in a shared skatepark with ramps, tricks and other skaters. If you miss chasing a trick combo, start here. Rich has confirmed controller gameplay himself.
Why this pickA written 5/5 player review praises its music, progression and tutorials. Rich also confirmed controller gameplay.
Computer browser · Controller confirmed
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02 For getting a little lost
Sky Reach
By @Rubzem ↗
Sky Reach takes its cue from No Man’s Sky: fly across alien worlds and recover the warp cores you need to find your way home. A change of scenery for anyone in an exploratory mood.
Why this pick41 recorded play clicks and 4/5 from one rating at selection; a different pace and setting from this week’s other games.
Computer browser
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03 For a proper little quest
Sprout Quest
Leave the village, forge your equipment and work towards a dragon in Sprout Quest. A straightforward invitation for anyone who likes their adventures to come with a destination.
Why this pickRich Leigh’s written 5/5 review reports playing from start to finish and praises its difficulty.
Computer · Phone & tablet
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04 For your inner detective
The Hourglass City
By Odiriuss ↗
The Hourglass City follows private detective Frank Calder into a 1957 noir mystery. Its isometric, point-and-click format makes it the story-led stop in this week’s selection.
Why this pick5/5 from one rating at selection, plus a story-led, point-and-click format that broadens the mix.
Computer browser
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05 For one more race
Turbo Kart Rally
Turbo Kart Rally brings kart racing to your browser. It had the most recorded play clicks among currently listed games when we assembled this edition: a straightforward starting point for anyone after a race.
Why this pick108 recorded play clicks; 4/5 from one rating at selection.
Computer browser · Controller confirmed
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