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Matt & Geoff share their Top Ten games of the year, what they're excited to see in 2026, and where they hope the conversation in games can go in the new year.

funandgames.libsyn.com/special-2025...

January 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM

Jay

@notfunnyj.bsky.social

In keeping with new beginnings, here is a thread of games I have played in 2026.

And as always, if I share a game that happens to be free, please support the devs by buying their Steam supporter pack or paying above their game's asking price on itch.io. It all helps.

🧵🎮 2026🎮🧵

a young boy sitting at a table with a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice playing a video game

ALT: a young boy sitting at a table with a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice playing a video game

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January 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Jay

@notfunnyj.bsky.social

ICYMI: You can still hear me yap about my love of mechs, monstahs, and my favorite forever game Into the Breach over on @funandgamespod.bsky.social.

Thank you again to @djstormageddon.com for the opportunity!

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“Fun” & Games Podcast 🎮 @funandgamespod.bsky.social · 5d

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and mech pilot, @notfunnyj.bsky.social! The game he is talking about today is Into the Breach by Subset Games.

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January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM

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Safe Room: A Horror Gaming Podcast

@saferoompod.bsky.social

New Year, same body horror-loving freaks! Hear why Look Outside from @frankiepixel.bsky.social was @notfunnyj.bsky.social favorite game of 2025!

G.O.T.Y. '25-Part 2:
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🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l

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January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM

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Specter Cinema Club

@spectercinema.bsky.social

New Episode ☕️ // TWIN PEAKS Season 1 (1990): @garrettmcdowell.bsky.social & @daddydisco.bsky.social are called upon by the owls amongst the Douglas firs to solve a murder! Sub-genres include: mystery noir, soap opera, small town drama, Lynchian • #HorrorSky

🍎: bit.ly/48ETuan
🟢: bit.ly/48hbZ5M

A podcast thumbnail for TWIN PEAKS Season 1, featuring Dale Cooper speaking into his recorder. In the background is a dead Laura Palmer in plastic and a sinister looking man

December 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM

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Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

@djstormageddon.com

I’m honored and humbled to be a part of this for the second year in a row. Please go read it!

Into The Spine @intothespine.bsky.social · 3d

this was 2025, as told by 91 writers across the world

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a collage of 15 different games included on the list, from silent hill f to elden ring nightreign

January 1, 2026 at 1:52 AM

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Jay

@notfunnyj.bsky.social

I couldn't help myself, and decided to write one last blog highlighting more of my favorite horror games of 2025.

Feat: @titolovesyou.bsky.social @ludogram.io @rawfury.bsky.social @taintedpactgames.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social @fernandotittz.bsky.social

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December 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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Harrison Abbott

@harrisonabbott.bsky.social

With 2025 drawing to a close, @Baronaim.bsky.social and I rounded up our best horror games of the year for @bloody-disgusting.com

It was tough whittling it down to just 10 spots but I’m very happy with the list we ended up with and think we landed on a very worthy number 1 pick!

Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 5d

2025 has been a phenomenal year for horror, with the genre putting up a remarkably strong performance on both the big and small screens.

It’s also been dominating the gaming space.

Bloody Disgusting’s Top Horror Video Games of 2025

*Keep up with our ongoing end of the year coverage here* 2025 has been a phenomenal year for horror, with the genre putting up a remarkably strong performance on both the big and small screens. In fac...

bloody-disgusting.com

December 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Jay

@notfunnyj.bsky.social

I couldn't help myself, and decided to write one last blog highlighting more of my favorite horror games of 2025.

Feat: @titolovesyou.bsky.social @ludogram.io @rawfury.bsky.social @taintedpactgames.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social @fernandotittz.bsky.social

medium.com/@SaveScum/20...

December 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Jay

@notfunnyj.bsky.social

2025 was the most chaotic year of my life, filled with personal and professional challenges. And yet, I came out the other end with a new job, living with my GF, an ADHD diagnosis (SHOCKING), while also completing more writing than in 2024.

🧵 Here are my favorite pieces I wrote this year:

December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM

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Safe Room: A Horror Gaming Podcast

@saferoompod.bsky.social

In a surprise to no one who has played it, The Seance of Blake Manor made both @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social G.O.T.Y. lists!

G.O.T.Y. '25-Part 2:
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🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l

@rawfury.bsky.social @spookydoorway.bsky.social @blakemanorgame.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com

December 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM

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“Fun” & Games Podcast 🎮

@funandgamespod.bsky.social

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and mech pilot, @notfunnyj.bsky.social! The game he is talking about today is Into the Breach by Subset Games.

funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

December 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM

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Specter Cinema Club

@spectercinema.bsky.social

New Episode 👻 // BEST OF 2025: @garrettmcdowell.bsky.social @daddydisco.bsky.social & @whatascream.bsky.social disuss their personal Top 5 genre films of the year and give out some special awards! #HorrorSky

🍎: bit.ly/3NmkdBm
🟢: bit.ly/3NlvBgO

A graphic collage of horror characters from 2025.

December 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM

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Safe Room: A Horror Gaming Podcast

@saferoompod.bsky.social

Notorious inventory shuffler @notfunnyj.bsky.social gushes about the brutal melee carnage of Total Chaos and why the game made his G.O.T.Y. list!

Games of the year 2025- Part 2:
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🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l

@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social

December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Jay

@notfunnyj.bsky.social

#NowWatching

Tonight's 2025 dbl feature catch-up

December 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM

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Bloody Disgusting

@bloody-disgusting.com

2025 has been a phenomenal year for horror, with the genre putting up a remarkably strong performance on both the big and small screens.

It’s also been dominating the gaming space.

Bloody Disgusting’s Top Horror Video Games of 2025

*Keep up with our ongoing end of the year coverage here* 2025 has been a phenomenal year for horror, with the genre putting up a remarkably strong performance on both the big and small screens. In fac...

bloody-disgusting.com

December 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM

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Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

@djstormageddon.com

New episode of Side Quests with @notfunnyj.bsky.social. Go listen!!

“Fun” & Games Podcast 🎮 @funandgamespod.bsky.social · 5d

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and mech pilot, @notfunnyj.bsky.social! The game he is talking about today is Into the Breach by Subset Games.

funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

December 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM

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Wario64

@wario64.bsky.social

SKALD: Against the Black Priory is free on Epic Games Store for the next 24 hours. Another mystery freebie tomorrow buff.ly/aadJJDg

December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Jay

@notfunnyj.bsky.social

Raw Fury continues their banner year with the fantastic Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road. Immortal Engines meets tower defense, pairing roguelite progression with an action-oriented approach to base building. Truly a one of a kind game that, had I played it sooner, would have made my GOTY list.