Rachael Brearton

Self-confessed noob. Plays, fails and reviews (mostly indie) games. I also like to indulge my creative side!

Umami – A Tasty Little Puzzle Game

Rachael reviews Umami, a cute and casual game where each level holds a different food-themed…

Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim

Rachael reviews Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim, in which Gordy must…

House of Tesla – Technology, Innovation, Puzzles

Rachael reviews House of Tesla, an escape room style puzzle game centred around an ambitious…

Anagrams – Solve over 900 Satisfying Puzzles and Anagrams

Rachael reviews Anagrams, a simple but entertaining game jam packed with satisfying match-two puzzles and…

The Case of the Worst Day Ever – Mishaps, Mayhem, Mystery!

Rachael reviews The Case of the Worst Day Ever, a light-hearted detective game in which…

Top Picks 2025 – 10 Favourite Indie Games from 2025!

Indie Hive choose our ten top picks from the vast array of fantastic indie games…

Schematic Void – Ponderous Puzzles and Fourth-Wall Breaks

Rachael reviews Schematic Void, an intriguing but 'unfinished' puzzle game in which players must complete…

8 Photography Games – Snap, Shoot, Record, Reminisce

Rachael lists 8 photography-themed indie games, all very different, and all with full reviews available.

Instants – Explore Three Generations of Family Photographs

Rachael reviews Instants, a wholesome puzzle game in which players must compile photo albums by…

Tiny Lands 2 – A Cute, Casual Spot the Difference Challenge

Rachael reviews Tiny Lands 2, a spot the difference game in which players explore delightful…