BEST OF XBOX GAME PASS INDIE DELIGHTS

TUNIC XSX, XB1, PC

An isometric Zelda except you’re a fox, this adorable action-adventure – which also takes inspiration from old NES instruction manuals – is the work of a solo developer. Despite its chilled vibe, it’s also a tough little cookie. Like Dark Souls but less grim – sign us up!

12 MINUTES XSX, XB1, PC

Being trapped in your own house in a time-loop might cut a bit too deep after the past 18 months, but don’t sleep on this interactive thriller – featuring the A-list voice talent of James Mcavoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe – when it comes to Game Pass this month.

PSYCHONAUTS 2 XSX, XB1, PC, PS4

The long-awaited sequel to the cult Xbox platformer finally arrives this month, rather timely now that psi-based powers have become fashionable thanks to Control and Scarlet Nexus (reviewed on p81), while the writing aims to take a more considered approach to the subject of mental health.