Gaming teaches us that every failure is a stepping stone to success. Vasharal’s profile
I'm primarily drawn to games for their stories, but I'm always open to trying out highly recommended titles or those known for great gameplay. When a game really hooks me, I go all in, aiming for 100% completion and unlocking all achievements.
I often spend way more time than the average player, exploring every hidden detail, tackling side quests, and wrapping up achievements before finishing the main campaign. I don't mind doubling the usual playtime if a game truly resonates with me. That said, I rarely replay games after completing the story, unless the campaign isn't the game's main focus.
I enjoy exploring a wide variety of genres, and for any series I always prefer starting from the very first installment, I like seeing where a game began and how it evolved over time.
AFTER TWO YEARS...

I'm doing Play or Pay again.
Two years. That's how long I've been away from PoP, and honestly, it went by faster than I expected.
The reason was simple: my backlog had become a mountain, and every giveaway win felt like adding another stone to the pile. I made a deliberate choice to step back, stop acquiring games I wasn't ready to play, and actually work through what I already had. No distractions, no guilt piles, just focused progress.
Life also shifted in a big way. Becoming a father changes your relationship with gaming entirely. The hours shrink, the sessions get interrupted, and suddenly every minute you do get feels precious. I wasn't willing to spend that time on games I wasn't genuinely excited about.
But here I am. The backlog is in a better place, my schedule has found a new rhythm, and I've missed being part of this community. It feels like the right time to return and actually show up here again properly.
MAY - JUNE 2026
| Unfinished | Beaten | Completed | Backlog+ | Library+ | Wishlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 1 | ⇑ 2 | ⇑ 4 | ⇓ 781 |
| Achievements | Games Completed (All-Time) | Average Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ⇑ 0 | 318 | ⇑ 74.6% |
Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (17/30)
Completed this Quarter: 1
BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER
MOST EXCITING ADDITION
BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER
WISH I PLAYED SOONER
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Blanc
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Gungrave G.O.R.E
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FINAL FANTASY
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Valiant Hearts: The Great War
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VVVVVV
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The Darkness II
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Dead Space
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TUNIC
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The Last of Us™ Part I
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Ghostrunner
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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
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Dishonored
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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
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DAVE THE DIVER
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Manor Lords
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Halls of Torment
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Borderlands GOTY Enhanced
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Yakuza Kiwami
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Monster Hunter Wilds
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Dying Light
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Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
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Wartales
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
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Rogue Legacy 2
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State of Decay 2
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Balatro
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Fallout 4 VR
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Battlefield™ 6
IN PROGRESS
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TRIAL/DEMO
PAUSED
NEW YEAR. NEW FOCUS.
I've got a plan and I'm not afraid to use it
After a hectic few months, I finally feel like I have a bit more time to focus on the goals I've set for myself. Did I stick to the 1st Year Dad Plan? Absolutely not. Am I having fun anyway? Very much so.
I closed out the year deep in a JRPG bubble, and crawled out of it on the 31st of December with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as my last game of 2025. Not a bad way to go out. Now, 2026 kicks off with what might be my toughest challenge yet, Hollow Knight. It's a punishing game and progress will be slow, so bear with me on that one.
Beyond that, the plan is to finally breathe some open-world air. Red Dead Redemption 2 and AC: Valhalla are both sitting there staring at me, and honestly, I might just do both. My goal for this quarter is to hit 310 completed games and make a real dent in that backlog. Let's see if the plan survives contact with reality.
JANUARY - MARCH 2026
| Unfinished | Beaten | Completed | Backlog+ | Library+ | Wishlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 17 | ⇑ 10 | ⇑ 45 | ⇓ 784 |
| Achievements | Games Completed (All-Time) | Average Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ⇑ 499 | 317 | ⇑ 74.5% |
Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (17/30)
Completed this Quarter: 17
BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER
MOST EXCITING ADDITION
BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER
WISH I PLAYED SOONER
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Valiant Hearts: The Great War
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VVVVVV
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Dead Space
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TUNIC
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The Last of Us™ Part I
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Ghostrunner
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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
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Dishonored
-
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
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DAVE THE DIVER
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Manor Lords
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Borderlands GOTY Enhanced
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Yakuza Kiwami
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Monster Hunter Wilds
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Dying Light
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Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
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Wartales
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
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Rogue Legacy 2
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State of Decay 2
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Balatro
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Fallout 4 VR
SCHEDULED
TRIAL/DEMO
PAUSED
THINGS ARE SLOW BUT STEADY
Slowly having a return to my backlog
Despite gaming more often nowadays, I do feel that I'm making slower progress.
I decided to carry on with my plan and do my first year challenge and pick the games from my list.
Persona 5 Royal is something I've been working on since the previous month, and it made me appreciate it for the good story.
I am hoping this end of the year packs some great heavy hitters for me to end it on good therms.
No real plans as of yet what it will be.
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025
| Unfinished | Beaten | Completed | Backlog+ | Library+ | Wishlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 9 | ⇑ 11 | ⇑ 32 | ⇓ 803 |
| Achievements | Games Completed | Average Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ⇑ 334 | 302 | 73.8% |
Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (43/40)
Completed this Quarter: 9BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER
MOST EXCITING ADDITION
BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER
WISH I PLAYED SOONER
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Valiant Hearts: The Great War
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VVVVVV
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Dead Space
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TUNIC
-
The Last of Us™ Part I
-
Ghostrunner
-
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
-
Dishonored
-
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
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DAVE THE DIVER
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Manor Lords
-
Yakuza Kiwami
-
Monster Hunter Wilds
-
Dying Light
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Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
-
Wartales
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
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Red Dead Redemption 2
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Rogue Legacy 2
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State of Decay 2
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Balatro
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Fallout 4 VR
TRIAL/DEMO
PAUSED
FIRST MONTHS IN DAD DUTIES
You never are gonna be ready, but you'll overcome it
I have to admit, the first two weeks it was complete chaos.
But as I managed to pull myself together, I finally got more and more free time to pursue my passion.
It is a special time to be a parent, and I can't recommend this enough.
What I'd say is that you'll never be ready and fully prepared to tackle everything.
But adapting, like in video games, is the important thing you have to take.
Each step at a time.
PS: I decided to join Infinite Backlog to record my games, it's been such a fun experience. I won’t be able to do monthly updates due to limited time, so I’ll be sharing them quarterly to keep things nicely organized. Infinite Backlog has made things much easier for me, so if you want to keep up with me there, add me.
JULY - SEPTEMBER 2025
| Unfinished | Beaten | Completed | Backlog+ | Library+ | Wishlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 4 | ⇑ 8 | ⇑ 45 | ⇓ 810 |
| Achievements | Games Completed | Average Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ⇑ 335 | 291 | 73.8 % |
Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (34/30)
Completed this Quarter: 4BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER
MOST EXCITING ADDITION
BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER
WISH I PLAYED SOONER
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VVVVVV
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TUNIC
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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The Last of Us™ Part I
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DAVE THE DIVER
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Yakuza Kiwami
-
Monster Hunter Wilds
-
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
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Red Dead Redemption 2
-
Ghostrunner
-
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
-
Dishonored
-
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
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Dying Light
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Rogue Legacy 2
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State of Decay 2
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Balatro
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Fallout 4 VR
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Manor Lords
SCHEDULED
TRIAL/DEMO
PAUSED
GETTING CLOSER TO A NEW LIFE AS A GAMER

Just a little longer until everything changes
First quarter did great. I made lots of progress, but this quarter I just feel like a slog.
Maybe the idea that I'm getting closer and closer to being busy as a dad and making the most out of personal work is what is holding me back.
I know it's not gonna be that complicated and I'm less than 2 months in. I bet June is gonna be the busiest for me.
Or maybe not and I'm just overthinking things.
Whatever the case, I'm ready!
Are you?
APRIL - JUNE 2025
| Unfinished | Beaten | Completed | Backlog+ | Library+ | Wishlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 7 | ⇑ 10 | ⇑ 67 | ⇓ 868 |
| Achievements | Games Completed | Average Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ⇑ 377 | 286 | 72.7% |
Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (26/30)
Completed this Quarter: 6BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER
MOST EXCITING ADDITION
BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER
WISH I PLAYED SOONER
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VVVVVV
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TUNIC
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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The Last of Us™ Part I
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DAVE THE DIVER
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Yakuza Kiwami
-
Monster Hunter Wilds
-
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
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Red Dead Redemption 2
-
Ghostrunner
-
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
-
Dishonored
-
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
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Dying Light
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Rogue Legacy 2
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State of Decay 2
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Balatro
SCHEDULED
TRIAL/DEMO
PAUSED
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
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Desta: The Memories Between
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Supermarket Together
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Battletoads
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Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Ertugrul of Ulukayin
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Nobody Wants to Die
ADDED TO LIBRARY
QUARTER BREAKDOWN
MARCH
The Month of Puzzle Platformer Games
From Side Scrollers to Puzzle Platformers, March was not the best month this year, but definitely was a fun one.
Played a lot on the Steam Deck and PC. Had made little progress to finishing games.
Very Short Completion
Despite not finding the story as emotional as the previous games, I still enjoyed this game a lot. The connective story to the main characters was a refreshing take to the series.
Very Long Completion
Really enjoyed my time with the game. Despite having some serious optimisation issues, I managed to play the game at around 60-120 on my RTX 3080. I know not many people are so fortunate. Thanks to FSR!
Very Short Completion
Expected to enjoy this short game, with an interesting art style. Sadly it didn't hold up for me. It was such a confusing story, with characters that quickly became forgettable. The ending was not what I expected. It felt rushed.
Short Completion
A series I have liked in the past, and loved to this day. It's a great puzzle platformer way that really holds up well to this day. The physics based combat and level design is simple, but so well put together.
Extremly Long Completion
Made some significant progress on this game. Growing stronger day by day. Still left with a lot of grinding to do. Enjoying it a lot.
Very Long Completion
Mods really helped me enjoy this game a lot more than I thought it would. Despite only being in the middle of Act II, I still have a long way to go.
Medium Completion
Enjoyed Trine 1 so much that I wanted to hop into the 2nd game. So, I did. I have made significant progress. This game is longer than the first one and it will take me some time to complete it.
QUARTER BREAKDOWN
FEBRUARY
The Month of Side Scroll Adventure Games
February turned out to be my go to for side scrolling adventure games. I played one after the other and I don't regret it.
Games like these are perfect for my Steam Deck, where I got started.
Very Short Completion
Don't let the RPG maker look deceive you. This game is pretty interesting. Although it's a detective game, you play in the shoes of the killer. You have to cover your tracks and murder weapon.
Very Short Completion
A fun little puzzle game. Really enjoyed it. It has a cool cartoonish art style, but it can be a little bit disgusting on some parts. One achievement particular wants you to play the game at 12 AM. It's a bit of a pain.
Very Short Completion
If you're a fan of Daniel Mullins's games you'll enjoy this one. I believe it's his very first game. It's a strange one, but truly a fascinating game that loves to break the 4th wall time to time or play with your mind.
Very Short Completion
A beautiful adventure game, that despite it's simplistic visuals really kept me impressed. The completion side of things can be difficult, but because I've played this in the so many times, I knew a lot of the challenges that are coming.
Very Long Completion
Last game I've played cooperatively that I was hoping to complete. The last two achievements were a bit of a grind, but the game was totally worth it. I had a blast playing this. It's one game I highly recommend.
Very Short Completion
Yes... yes I cried my eyes out in this game and I'm not gonna lie that I wasn't touched by this simplistic, yet gorgeous video game. It's by far one of the best video games I've played that simply put me more in the mood for similar games.
Very Short Completion
The game was set to be delisted, so since I noticed that the game is easy to complete, I decided to do it before the servers shut down. It was an okay game. It would have been pretty fun at release with your friends.
Very Short Completion
After Planet of Lana and Limbo, I just felt I need to have one last go at another side scroller platformer game like this. I wanted to play this game for quite some time. It's very interesting. Not as good as Planet of Lana, but pretty unique.
Extremly Long Completion
Made my return to this mobile game that was ported to PC. I said to myself I'll get to it one day. I guess this is the day. I'm working slowly as it's quite a grindy game, with lots of waiting, but actively doing stuff. Got myself a great guild.
Very Long Completion
Not the most complex RPG I've played, but definely a slow and not the most user friendly. I had to check a lot of information online to understand it better.
QUARTER BREAKDOWN
JANUARY
The Month of Co-Op Games
January was a crazy month for me playing so many co-op games I was surprised I finished so many.
Had so much fun playing together with the members of my Discord channel that often times I would forget I needed to go to bed, as the next day work started again.
Extremly Short Completion
Great follow up to the prequel. The story was a lot more consistent this time around and the improvements were a lot better this time around. Although not as fascinating as the first time, I enjoyed this game as much as the previous one.
Very Long Completion
Very pleased to put this game in my completion list starting this year. It's a nice idle game. Had a lot of fun, but I wish progress would carry from biome to biome. It's a bit of a grind overall getting all the achievements.
Played this with a TalePlay friend. We laughed so much. It's a complicated game as you need to get used to walking, puzzles are tough and being patient with one another is ideal.
Very Short Completion
Expected some really interesting stories told. Was fairly disappointed by the game. Was very unique, but the game was not fun to complete and I was forced to follow guides to understand how to complete this. Not a fun game.
Short Completion
By far one of the best co-op and adventure games I've played this year. I might even say that one of the best games I've played in a very long time. Touching story, likable characters, great moral story. A masterfully crafted game.
Extremly Short Completion
An interesting and claustrophobic game. I did watch this game and kinda got a big chunk of it spoiled by Jacksepticeye, but still wanted to try it and tick it off my backlog. Glad that I did.
Very Short Completion
This game disappointed me. It's not a bad game, but it's not living to the hype and the compliments so many people praised it for. It's a decent game, I'll give it that, with pretty visuals, but with a boring story and the gameplay is too shallow.
Medium Completion
Really enjoyed this game. Despite being a fairly complex bullet hell game, I constantly trumpeted that this is by far one of the best ones I've played due to it's creativity, fun and uniqueness. I only wish there was more content.
Very Short Completion
Although I played this on the PS4 before and beaten it, I decided to have another shot to complete it. I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Really good game, with a little bit of decision-making.
Very Short Completion
A unique take on this type of genre. I have to admit I enjoyed it more than I expected. After playing Over the Phone, this was exactly what I was looking for, a more interactive game. Decisions matter and can change the grand finale.
Very Long Completion
Not a game, but rather a program you use in tandem with other stuff you do on PC. Whether you want to listen to some relaxing lofi or just have a very warm and pleasant vibe, this program is perfect for that. A little too grindy to complete.
NEW YEAR - NEW PARENT
I'll beat my way through completion if I have to.
December didn’t go so well for my completions. I did beat a few large games, but nothing spectacular.
As some of you might know, I’ll be a dad soon, and my baby is due at the end of May. With that comes responsibilities, less time for gaming and completing, and who knows what other challenges.
So, I figured that with the last remaining 4 months, why not play games I really want, complete the unfinished ones, and not worry about any sort of challenge?
Who knows when I’ll be playing video games again after that.
So my plan is quite simple: complete unfinished games and experience the ones I’ve always wanted to play.
Simple, right?
We shall see!
On another note, my Game of the Year and Honorable Mentions are now updated and in my profile.
JANUARY - MARCH 2025
| Unfinished | Beaten | Completed | Backlog+ | Library+ | Wishlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 21 | ⇑ 18 | ⇑ 68 | ⇓ 874 |
| Achievements | Games Completed | Average Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ⇑ 748 | 279 | 74% |
Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (20/30)
Completed this Quarter: 20BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER
MOST EXCITING ADDITION
BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER
WISH I PLAYED SOONER
TRIAL/DEMO
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Moebius: Empire Rising
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Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon - Da Orks
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Shaolin vs Wutang
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Door Kickers: Action Squad
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Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times
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9 Years of Shadows
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Velvet Assassin
5 hours playtime
no achievements
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Sheepy: A Short Adventure
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Alone in the Dark 1
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Alone in the Dark 2
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Alone in the Dark 3
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Alone in the Dark (2008)
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
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Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
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Satellite Rush
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BEAST
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LEGOⓇ Indiana Jones™: The Original Adventures
0 hours playtime
no achievements
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Decay of Logos
ADDED TO LIBRARY
ADDED TO LIBRARY
QUARTER BREAKDOWN
DECEMBER
The Month of Complete all Idle Games
Despite having intentions to complete some massive games, I ended up completing idle games that I spent way too much time to begin with.
Still very glad I have. I can't wait to stop seeing only Idle games being my top most played games on my Steam Reply.
Very Short Completion
Only explored for a short time this game. I plan on returning to it. I do wanna complete this game at some point. I just hope I find the people to complete the rest of achievements with.
Medium Completion
Played this briefly with my wife. Had a lot of fun, but the game was difficult. She, unfortunately, gave up continuing the game with me, so I'm left with another unfinished co-op game on my to-do bucket list.
Very Long Completion
Progressed a bit on the achievement side, but still got a long way to go it seems. Got distracted at some point as I was intending to complete this game with other games.
Very Long Completion
Progressed slightly in some areas, like side quests and mini-games, but didn't make a significant dent in the story.
Medium Completion
Played this briefly with my wife. Had a lot of fun, but the game was difficult. She, unfortunately, gave up continuing the game with me, so I'm left with another unfinished co-op game on my to-do bucket list.
Very Long Completion
Picked it up and always took 10-30 minutes to just do a few sessions. At first, the game didn't click with me. It still hasn't entirely. I have had a few amazing runs, but very few in between.It's hard to explain, but this game is addictive.
Got this game from a developer and tried it out since I enjoy Bullet Hell. This is by far one of my favorite Bullet Hell games I've played in a while. It's difficult, but simple. I wish it offered more.
Medium Completion
After Ubisoft deciding to add finally achievements for Unity and Black Flag, I noticed that my DLC achievements plus a few others missed out ones, I had to do, so I picked it up and played a bit.
Medium Completion
Started this game and tried to play it with my wife. We beaten the original, so we thought why not. Sadly nausea due to camera movement made my wife stop, so I didn't carry on either. A pity. It seems like a decent game.
Played this with a TalePlay friend. We laughed so much. It's a complicated game as you need to get used to walking, puzzles are tough and being patient with one another is ideal.
Very Long Completion
After trying other co-op game, my wife and I finally decided to get back to this game. I beaten it in the past on the Microsoft Store, and decided to get it on Steam as well. Got hooked quickly.
Very Long Completion
Possibly the last Idle game I'll complete in 2025. I hope this won't mess up my Steam 2025 Reply as most idle games did that for me. Really enjoying this game. Highly recommend it.
Very Long Completion
After years of playing this on my mobile, I decided to put this Idle game finally to rest and complete it. I guess years of experience really help up in completing this, or the game isn't as complicated to 100%.
Medium Completion
Another Idle game that was sitting in my unfinished pile of shame. Glad it was completed like the ones before and after.
Very Long Completion
The second largest Idle game I've ever completed. Combining efficient active trophy hunting and a lot of wait, I can finally say I am glad this game has been completed.
Medium Completion
Like Fallout Shelter, this was another mobile idle game that was due for completion. Idk what got into me, but I felt like conquering idle after idle game.
Very Short Completion
Got this for a cheap discount for just 90% off. Because I love city-builders, I gave this game a try. It's fairly simple to play, but complex to master. It takes a good amount of time to build up a massive city and maintain it.
Very Short Completion
A complex puzzle game that I am glad I picked up and played. It did require often times checking for hints as some things were not as intuitive or easy to find.
| 3107 | games |
| 82% | never played |
| 4% | unfinished |
| 3% | beaten |
| 10% | completed |
| 1% | won't play |
- 🏆 Won on SteamGifts 162
- 🤝 Traded 210
- 📜 Unfinished 163
- 📃 Backlog 635
- ☀️ Short Game (2-8h) 349
- ⛅ Medium Game (8-15h) 453
- 🌦️ Long Game (15-25h) 375
- 🌧️ Very Long Game (25h+) 1109
- 🌪️ Endless 76
- 🎁 Gifted 73
- 📝 Curator 115
- 🎮 TalePlay 41
- 🕹️ PAGYWOSG 40
- 💵 PoP Event List 41
- 🛑 Playing Appreciated 4
- 📰 SG Monthly Magazine 3
- 👶🏻 1st Year Dad Plan 12
- ⌚ Scheduled Jan - Mar 16
- ⌚ Scheduled Apr - Jun 7
- ⌚ Scheduled Jul - Sep 0
- ⌚ Scheduled Oct - Dec 0
- ✅ Completed 2025 43
- ✅ Completed 2026 18
- ➕ Acquired 2025 245
- ➕ Acquired 2026 51































































































































































































































































































































































































