April, May, and June 2026 Solo Games Review: Awards & More
Look back at the highlights from memorable solo games and the lessons in this review of April, May, and June 2026.
The last few months have been packed with a lot of random events, ranging from a fractured elbow recovery to a vacation. My solo game plays were a little sporadic, and my posts took ages to catch up with! But it’s time to get back on track with what was supposed to be a monthly review series with all of my silly awards. Onward to looking back at three months!
A Look at the Ratings
As a helpful reminder, my rating system is entirely broken in some ways, but helps me understand how I feel about my games. It’s more for myself, although I hope it’s helpful!
Ratings in the 70s are good games. Inching up into the 80s typically indicates my games I would label as great, and crossing the threshold into the 90s often makes a favorite.
These are updated every now and then, and I usually see a little bit of a shift. In some cases, it’s a bigger shift.
Numbers don’t tell the full story, which is why I enjoy going back and handing out fun awards for the memories!
- Bullet 90%
- Village Green 86%
- Skoventyr 83%
- Far Away 82%
- Habitats 82%
- Walking in Burano 81%
- One Trip Nick 79%
- Thiefdom 79%
- Twittens 79%
- Cascadia 70%
- Stroganov 67%
- Black Sonata 66%
- Tokaido Duo 66%
- Mistfall: Heart of the Mists 63%
- Monumental 62%
- Salton Sea 55%
The Award Goes To…
My first concern was whether I would remember the little stories and moments from a few months ago, but I did! The fun sticks with me and offers a chance to reflect.
These awards reflect my preferences, too, and always give me a chance to laugh about my gaming moments.
I prefer to do these monthly, of course, so hopefully this will be the only exception! Still plenty of choices between games, and this is closer to what I hope to play each month.
This will always fluctuate, yet I’m having a great time cataloging everything to create a timeline of my fun.
Full Listing of April, May, and June 2026 Winners
If you would rather read a quick listing without clicking or looking through photos, here are the winners:
- Action-Packed Scene: Bullet
- Back for More: Village Green
- Calico Critters Twin: Habitats
- Freshly Hatched Box: Twittens
- From the Ashes: Mistfall: Heart of the Mists
- Inspired by Nature: Salton Sea
- It’s a Trap!: Bullet
- Next Gallery Exhibit: Skoventyr
- Roses are Red: Habitats
- Surprise Party Time: Thiefdom
- The Gold Cheesecake: Walking in Burano
- The Jeweled Crown: Monumental
- Uh-Oh, Hot Dog!: One Trip Nick
- Winner of All: Bullet
Descriptions of the awards are in the photos above, but the bottom line is that they’re mostly random for some laughs!
Monthly Highlights
Mixing in older favorites helps make the hobby a fun one, rather than an effort in play numbers. That can really feel like work sometimes! A little adjustment works wonders.
I had a lot of fun with new titles, such as Bullet, Thiefdom, and Twittens. The latter pair surprised me with how much I enjoyed them. Love those unexpected, fun moments!
My campaign in Far Away continues to take ages to move through, yet I think that’s my speed… Slow as a snail. Ha!
Having some reliable favorites was a great time, too, especially with Village Green and Walking in Burano.
Lessons of the Months
Schedules often shift a lot, and I struggled to work in solo games when I had a lot going on. It was a little sad to see that I didn’t reach for games, yet recovering was necessary.
My play time is often sporadic, so I don’t need to force myself to spend time playing. That happens when it can.
I’m also getting back to making sure I have fun, rather than ticking off my unplayed games list. That’s a lot of work, but making sure it’s enjoyable is something I want to focus on.
And lastly, spending time on a single game can be very rewarding as the strategies come to light. It’s quality time!
Continue the Conversation
What were some of your highlights for April, May, and June? Hopefully, you’re doing better with monthly reviews than I’ve been. Ha! Any new surprises, or a reinforcement of how your favorites are still excellent? I look forward to having a more consistent posting schedule now that a lot of other life things have calmed down considerably. Back to my solo table!
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