Canabalt is a daringly simple platformer with frantic gameplay and a wonderful attention to detail. The sensation of movement is exhilarating, and like Doodle Jump, it’s the simplicity that will keep you coming back for more.

MiniSquadron is a phenomenal, whimsical 2D shooter with well-honed controls and personality to spare. It’s addicting, to put it mildly, and who doesn’t like blowing stuff up? This is a must-have.

Radio Flare is a musical side-scrolling shooter with a soundtrack that dynamically morphs as you play, responding to your actions. While I love the audio and believe that its spot as an IGF finalist in Audio Achievement is definitely deserved, the core gameplay ultimately failed to hook me.

Bounce On is a great 2-D platformer and loads of fun. Instead of a plumber in red overalls, you’re Bounce, a sentient red bouncy ball on a quest to return to your owner’s pocket. It’s cute, polished, fun, and has a perfect difficulty curve that will keep you playing this one for quite a few hours.