Part puzzler, part fighter, A Way to Smash surrounds you with faceless cybergoons, hands you a bat and challenges you to slug your way free without getting clobbered. Enemies move only when you do; rush one and bash him to cyberbits, but choose wisely – if his comrades are too close, they’ll pulverise you. Batter up!

What we love: Defeating foes with a wild variety of unlockable characters. The cybersamurai turns invisible – perfect for getting the drop on an unsuspecting thug – while the agent can eliminate a foe at any distance. From a Viking with a sturdy shield to a sorcerer with a lightning staff, new heroes (and their unique abilities) make replaying levels a blast. See if you can top your fastest times!

Quick tip: Opponents with yellow outlines will charge towards you when you make your move, while white-outlined enemies stay put. Spreading out baddies is the secret to success; look for moves that draw them away from allies. Divide and conquer!

Meet the creator: NoTriple-A Games is a Russian indie development team made up of Anna Khrustaleva, Vladislav Vasilev and Ilia Zasseev. Vasilev is also the maker of Slash of Sword, Glory Ages and A Way to Slay.