November 2025 Solo Games Review: Ratings, Awards, and More
Look back at the highlights from memorable solo games and the lessons to carry forward in this review of November 2025.
Another fun month of solo games to look back on! November featured a return to many underplayed games, along with brand new ones. There was an interesting mix in between some short lulls in activity, which only increased my desire to play even more. Next month should be filled with plenty of fun as I seem to have tapped into my love of the hobby again!
A Look at the Ratings
Ratings continue to shift, and even favorites can falter. Others deserve second chances when an initial outing may not feel completely fair… A redemption session is scheduled!
70% is my threshold for what might be termed “good” and 80% is more akin to “great.” It’s become harder and harder to hit 90% or above, yet these games are clear favorites.
My system is inherently flawed, although at a glance, I can understand what I’m looking at in terms of my feelings.
These are just the numerical data points, and the full sessions provide much more detail and fun photos!
- Gloom of Kilforth 94%
- Raising Robots 88%
- Architects of the West Kingdom 80%
- Sleeping Gods 78%
- Aeon’s End 72%
- Bitoku 68%
- Petrichor 65%
- Origin Story 61%
- Atlantis Rising 60%
- Fields of Green 60%
The Award Goes To…
This was an interesting month with what may look like an abnormally high number of low ratings. I made a point to take a look at my shelves for solo games I’ve ignored a lot.
Still, even the ones I ultimately parted ways with had their moments! Handing out these silly monthly awards is a great time for me, especially to remember the overall highlights.
I thought I would need to swap out categories, yet these look like a monthly staple that will stick around for a long time.
Nothing like remembering the little moments that made a game stand out. My solo table is always a place of joy!
Full Listing of November 2025 Award Winners
If you would rather read a quick listing without clicking or looking through photos, here are the winners:
- Action-Packed Scene: Sleeping Gods
- Back for More: Gloom of Kilforth
- Calico Critters Twin: Raising Robots
- Freshly Hatched Box: Sleeping Gods
- From the Ashes: Atlantis Rising
- Inspired by Nature: Petrichor
- It’s a Trap!: Aeon’s End
- Next Gallery Exhibit: Bitoku
- Roses are Red: Bitoku
- Surprise Party Time: Architects of the West Kingdom
- The Gold Cheesecake: Raising Robots
- The Jeweled Crown: Architects of the West Kingdom
- Uh-Oh, Hot Dog!: Atlantis Rising
- Winner of All: Gloom of Kilforth
Descriptions of the awards are in the photos above, but the bottom line is that they’re mostly random for some laughs!
Monthly Highlights
I focused on clearing off a bit of shelf space by tackling some solo games I was never quite sure about. Atlantis Rising, Petrichor, Bitoku, and Aeon’s End had their chances.
Although they didn’t quite work for me from a solo perspective, I worked up the courage to tackle Sleeping Gods for the first time. What an awesome campaign!
Origin Story deserves a redemption arc after I played it when I didn’t feel great. Looking forward to trying it again!
Lastly, Gloom of Kilforth and Raising Robots remain on my list of favorites. They’re very different, and amazing.
Lessons of the Month
Keeping a game on the shelf for years on end isn’t a bad thing, but assuming it will always be great can be a trap.
I have a limited amount of space that seems to keep on shrinking, no matter how many solo games I part with! Yet it’s an ongoing lesson of how my tastes can change.
It’s also been great to dig into the realm of campaign games, which require a different mindset and a lot of time. But these can be a lot more approachable in shorter bursts.
Discovering what doesn’t work for me anymore is always helpful, as is appreciating my favorites that stick with me.
Continue the Conversation
What did you enjoy playing in November 2025? Did any solo games stand out, for better or worse? I parted ways with a few games, while some maintained their place on my list of favorites. So many different experiences! I’m excited for what December may bring with a variety of unique solo experiences. My solo table isn’t quite done with campaign games yet…
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