The release of the indie adventure Mixtape on May 7, 2026, was a huge hit. The game from the same developers as The Artful Escape got 93–94 points on OpenCritic and a 95% positive rating on Steam, doing better than this year’s other big releases like Pokémon Pokopia (89 points) and Resident Evil Requiem (90 points). It’s a nostalgic story about three teens growing up in the ’90s, where music plays a big role. It’s a short but emotional 3–5-hour playthrough, and it’s priced at 350 UAH, making it a serious contender for “Game of the Year” and creating unexpected competition for the upcoming GTA VI.
On May 7, Mixtape was released—a retro music adventure set in the 90s. The game is excellent: it has a 96% positive rating on Steam, and the media has named it one of the top contenders for “Game of the Year.” For example, on the OpenCritic aggregator, the game got a 93 out of 100. Reviewers are saying it’s just like the first Life is Strange, and they’re loving the story about growing up and friendship. They also highlight the excellent visuals, stunning music, humor, and unobtrusive gameplay.
The story is about a girl named Stacy who’s about to move to New York from her small town. The game shows her last day with her friends and is like a “best-of” compilation of teenage life, but with a unique visual style. The game takes 3–4 hours to complete.
Before this, the highest-rated game of 2026 was the Nintendo exclusive Pokémon Pokopia, which got a 90 based on professional reviews. The game is now in second place. Resident Evil Requiem is in third place with a score of 89 out of 100.
You can already get the mixtape on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2. The price on Steam is 350 UAH.