Status notes:

* Done means I've played it for at least one hour as part of my #VideoGameBacklog effort
* Skipped are too close to others to be worth playing
* I have 0 interest to play Ignored games (bad, incomplete)
* Unplayed & Priority will be played, choosing from the latter group first

Pie chart of video games by store. Store Count Xbox 178 Steam 510 Amazon 233 Media 274 GOG 191 Epic 21 eShop 50 Battle.net 3 EA 14 Ubisoft 7 Other 27

Pie chart of video games by status. Status Count Done 994 Ignored 177 Skipped 52 Unplayed 152 In Progress 15 Priority 41 Finished 77

I've finally finished cataloging my #VideoGameBacklog!
I have at least one license for 1,508 games.

Here are some stats as pie charts!

#videogames #gaming #catalog #indiegames #aaa

Moon Hunters

The Cabin Factory

Beasts of Maravilla Island

Got some good deals on some games

#steamwintersale #videogamebacklog

Endless Ocean: Blue World - Back at the Backlog is out!

Gonza is in trouble at SeaWorld as the group checks out the 2009 game, Endless Ocean: Blue World!

Check it out! Share around!

#EndlessOcean #RetroGaming #VideoGameBacklog

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Screenshot of a cutscene of "Arzette" with Zazie the Demon

Screenshot of Arzette talking with Joe

Screenshot of Arzette in a pyramid level

Screenshot of a cutscene of "Arzette" with Cornrad the Scarecrow

#VideoGameBacklog "Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore" (Switch, 2024) is an amazing homage and spiritual successor to the awful CD-I Zelda games. The animation, voice, and characters are as bad as they should be, but the game is not just playable...it's fun! Thanks @seth.games & @limitedrungames.com!

I finally finished Lorelei! I have a physical notebook full of scribbles I can't post because of extreme spoilers, obv. #VideoGameBacklog

I wonder if it’s just like Toy Story and all the other games are sitting around like “it’s been 84 years since I’ve been chosen” #sketchcomedy #gamer #retro #retrogaming #collectorproblems #videogamebacklog #gaming

Just beat Doom (2016) Incredibly fun!

#doom #doom2016 #videogames #gaming #gamingsky #gamesky #backlog #videogamebacklog

Mr. Rabbit figuring out a puzzle.

The dev team's living room.

David Lynch!

A magic trick.

#VideoGameBacklog "The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show" (PC, 2025) is a short, point-and-click escape-the-room puzzle game by @rustylake.com to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. It's free, weird, and fun. #indiegames

Twitter is dead and I'm finding lots of great folks on Bluesky, so I plan to re-post some of my old blurbs and screenshots for this crowd. I hope you all enjoy my micro-reviews of #indiegames, #retrogames, and even some larger productions.

Thanks for reading!

#VideoGameBacklog

A few years ago, when I was having trouble deciding which game to play next, I chose to document all games I had a license for in a spreadsheet and begin tackling my backlog in alphabetical order. This became the #VideoGameBacklog project.

🧵 What is #VideoGameBacklog?

#indiegames #retrogames

Hiya! I'm Ryan. I've been acquiring video games since the NES era. With the advent of digital distribution, bundles, and free "games of the month," my collection has increased to about 1500 titles.

Space ship targeting ore

Space HUD

Station interface and ore market prices

Ship launching

#VideoGameBacklog "ΔV: Rings of Saturn" is a space mining sim by Kodera where you collect ore from within the ring field. It has good physics & autopilot mechanics (once you get used to them) yet it's still a little tricky to get those buggers in. #indiegaming

Such a good series! I played 1, 2, and a bit of 3. Currently, playing Ys Origin as part of my #VideoGameBacklog effort.

Also, I still want a TG16 for this release.

Screenshot of one of the TVs which introduce you to new zombie abilities.

Zombies being told which way to go by an Overlord.

Perfect run so far, but all these zombies die before the end.

A group of baton-wielding humans popped out of that van and killed all of my zombies.

#VideoGameBacklog "Zombie Night Terror" (PC, 2016) is: what if Lemmings but you're spreading a zombie apocalypse instead helping cute creatures get home? I want to like this game by NoClip. The level designs and actions are interesting, but it gets frustratingly tough quickly. #indiegames

Screenshot of the duo on the "Bat Ship Crazy"

A nicely rendered tome in an underground area.

Looking around an outdoor area with some collectables in view.

A cool retro-arcade cabinet in the middle of a rocky area where you can actually play mini-games!

#VideoGameBacklog "Yooka-Laylee" (PC, 2017) is a well-known action platformer from former Rare folk, and for good reason! The characters, models, scenery, and controls are spot on. Worth a romp if you have it.

Screenshot of the inside of a vandalized subway car.

Screenshot of a character looking off a fancy balcony with Paris in the background.

Screenshot of a dialog segment in Yesterday.

Screenshot of a small building in a mountain.

#VideoGameBacklog "Yesterday" (PC, 2012) is a P&C adventure with unique animation and quite a dark story involving alchemy, Satanism, reincarnation, and other creepy topics & locations. Worth starting if you enjoy the genre! #indiegames

A room in the house, filled with detailed items.

Screenshot of the Finch House

A screenshot of a rendered video game console in a dark room.

Screenshot of the basement of the Finch House with a pool table.

#VideoGameBacklog "What Remains of Edith Finch" (PC, 2017) is a walking simulator by genre but an extremely artistic story in reality. The game is short and dark, as if Edward Gorey created a 3D visual novel, and is worth at least one playthrough. #indiegames

Screenshot of one of the pinball areas of the game.

Screenshot of another pinball area of the game. An NPC is trying to stop steam from escaping.

Screenshot of an intro area where Yoku meets Nim, an NPC, and learns about Mokuma and the God Slayer.

Screenshot of Yoku rolling his ball around.

#VideoGameBacklog "Yoku's Island Express" (PC, 2018) is an adorable mix of platforming, exploration, and pinball! This is a gem from Villa Gorilla and you should play it for the art, music, design, characters...and pinball.
Roll your ball to victory, little Dung Beetle! #indiegames

Screenshot of X-Morph: Defense during a wave

Screenshot of X-Morph: Defense during a wave

Screenshot of X-Morph: Defense during a wave

Screenshot of X-Morph: Defense during a wave

#VideoGameBacklog "X-Morph: Defense" (PC, 2017) is a tower defense game but you also control a highly maneuverable alien craft. Building/strategy and attack waves are separate, but you fight & can build during the wave. Art is pretty good and, overall, it's a fun take on the genre. #indiegames

Screenshot of Wonder Boy with dragon standing in town

Screenshot of Wonder Boy with mouse in a field in front of a statue.

Screenshot of Wonder Boy with mouse in a maze of enemies.

Screenshot of Wonder Boy with retro video mode turned on.

#VideoGameBacklog "Wonder Boy" (PC, 2017) is a beautiful remake of an old Sega platform adventure…but level design, attacking, and collisions are still frustrating. Worth playing for the art & music though, plus, retro toggles for each! #indiegames #retrogames

Screenshot of Wizard getting hit by a laser

Screenshot of Wizard meeting his armory friends

Screenshot of Wizard being chased

#VideoGameBacklog "Wizard of Legend" (PC, 2018) is a fast-paced action game with wizardry. Enemies hit hard and, without much healing, grinding feels required from the outset. Arcana cooldowns are a bit tough to gauge in this mostly excellent game. Pixel art and jazz music are amazing! #indiegames

Screenshot of pool reflecting trees.

Screenshot of a puzzle, power cable, and desert trees.

Screenshot of an abandoned town and statue.

Screenshot of a garden and lavender tree.

#VideoGameBacklog "The Witness" (PC, 2016) is an artistic 1st-person environmental puzzle game. The puzzles are interesting but get repetitive. However, the brilliant colors & models of the world provide incentive for progression. There's not much going on, but that's the beauty of it. #indiegames

#VideoGameBacklog "Where is my Heart?" (PC, 2014) is a pleasant puzzle platformer. Find hearts & get 3 characters to the exit, switching between them at will. Each has a special ability, like rotating panels, allowing progression. Try it for a casual, interesting, experience 💕 #indiegames

#VideoGameBacklog "Victor Vran" (Xbox, 2017) is an ARPG where the titular character hunts demons while upgrading weapons & magic. The story is fun enough and play control & visuals are pretty good. Vran is voiced by Geralt (Doug Cockle)!

#VideoGameBacklog "West of Dead" (PC, 2020) is a fun action/shooter w/ undead Western themes. Gameplay has novel cover mechanics, art/style complement the theme, roguelite & weapon mechanics work, & it strikes a balance btw enemy volume & speed. Worth a shot! #indiegames

How's everyone working on those video game backlogs?

👾 Current Game: The Guardians Of The Galaxy
🎮Last finished: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
👾 Next: Star Wars: Outlaws
🎮Game you’re most looking forward to playing: Hollow Knight: Silksong

#videogamebacklog

Psychonauts 2 box art

Last of Us part 2 box art

Wattam box art apple edition

Evercade Legacy of Kain Collection box art

How's everyone working on those video game backlogs?

Current Game: Psychonauts 2
Last finished: Last of Us Part 2
Next: Wattam
Game you're most looking forward to playing: Evercade Legacy of Kain Collection

#videogamebacklog

#VideoGameBacklog "Wargroove" (PC, 2019) is a turn-based strategy game by @chucklefishltd.bsky.social with cute #pixelart and story. The gameplay is fairly standard, but it kept my interest and is worth giving it a shot! #indiegames

#VideoGameBacklog "Void Bastards" (PC, 2019) offers an innovative blend of FPS, construction, & rogue-lite. Its stylish visuals, distinctive enemies, imaginative weapons, & diverse locations come together in a delightfully bleak world that kept me going for one more station. #indiegames