Finn Calloway
Games Critic
Finn Calloway has reviewed more than 400 games across nine years of criticism, which has left him with strong opinions about tutorial design, onboarding friction, and the fine line between guidance and hand-holding. Irish by origin and currently based in Berlin, Finn covers platformers, horror, action, and narrative design with a dry, slightly sardonic voice that never tips into cruelty.
- 400+ games reviewed across 9 years
- Platformer and horror specialist
- Narrative design focus
113 articles by Finn Calloway
Sister Ray Review 2026: Brutal Daily Life Side-Scroller
Sister Ray review: The Growing Stones' RPG side-scroller follows an artist managing addiction. PC, Linux, 95% positive on Steam after August fixes.
· 8 min read
Far Far West Complete Guide 2026: Builds, Bosses & Spells
Far far west complete guide: weapons, spells, bosses, co-op builds, and advanced tips for Evil Raptor's top-down roguelite. Everything in the EA build.
· 12 min read
TetherGeist Review: Precision Platforming Worth the Pain
TetherGeist review: O. & Co. Games' debut precision platformer uses a spiritual tether to craft movement puzzles that click like nothing else in 2026.
· 8 min read
All Hail the Orb Best Build: Optimal Strategy Guide 2026
All Hail the Orb best build guide: optimal automation priority order, all 9 alchemy discoveries ranked, Obelisk timing, and Quackletta explained.
· 11 min read
Wax Heads Review: Record Store Sim That Gets Music Right
Wax Heads review: Patattie Games' record store sim has 80+ hand-drawn albums, an original soundtrack, and Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews on PC.
· 9 min read
Far Far West Best Weapons: Tier List and Loadout Picks
Far far west best weapons ranked from data-mined stats: Leveredge and Minigun lead, but the elemental combo system works differently than most guides claim.
· 21 min read
Kristala Boss Guide: All 5 Chapter I Bosses Explained
Kristala boss guide covering all 5 Chapter I fights: Lophi the Lost, Grottorot Golem, Hiratrola, Elder Samwise, and Elder Satine. Timing and phase tactics.
· 10 min read
Prime Monster: Card Roguelike From The Sexy Brutale Devs
Prime Monster launched May 4, 2026, with 303 Steam reviews at 82% positive. This card political roguelike weighs its demo, systems, and value.
· 6 min read
Die in the Dungeon Review: Dice-Building With Brains
Die in the dungeon review: 31 dice, 142 relics, 4 frog warriors, and the 1.0 launch ATICO earned across 14 months of Early Access. Worth the $14.99.
· 4 min read
Kristala Clans: Eminence, Malediction, and Which to Pick
Kristala clans guide: the Eminence vs. Malediction choice, what Nisarga, Tandara, and Myrtuna offer, and how clan shapes your Font upgrade priorities.
· 7 min read
ARC Raiders Currency Guide: Credits and Progression
ARC Raiders currency guide: how credits work, which vendors to prioritize, crafting vs. buying, and how to build vendor relationships for better stock.
· 13 min read
ARC Raiders Best Squad Loadouts: Roles, Builds & Tips
ARC Raiders best squad loadouts: how to build three-player teams around distinct roles, which weapons pair well across slots, and how to avoid redundancy.
· 10 min read