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Five Best Video Games Released in September 2020

other · 2026-04-27

A roundup of five notable video game releases from September 2020, each offering unique takes on genre conventions and narrative. Hades by Supergiant Games reimagines Greek mythology as a roguelite where players control Zagreus escaping the Underworld, with permanent upgrades and rich character interactions. Pendragon by inkle procedurally generates journeys to the Battle of Camlann, blending turn-based strategy with branching Arthurian legend. Spinch, a platformer by Jesse Jacobs and Queen Bee Games, features psychedelic visuals and was scheduled for a gallery exhibition at Palazzo Rospigliosi in Zagarolo, postponed due to COVID-19. Welcome to Elk by Triple Topping is a narrative adventure based on real stories from Greenland, focusing on community and death. When The Past Was Around by Mojiken and Toge Productions is a puzzle game about a love story between two violinists, told through interactive illustrations without dialogue.

Key facts

  • Hades is a roguelite by Supergiant Games, available on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.
  • Pendragon uses procedural generation for its Arthurian narrative and is available on PC, Mac, and Apple devices.
  • Spinch was created by Canadian cartoonist Jesse Jacobs with Queen Bee Games and Akupara Games.
  • A Spinch exhibition at Palazzo Rospigliosi in Zagarolo was postponed due to COVID-19.
  • Welcome to Elk is based on stories collected by Astrid Refstrup's brother in North America and Greenland.
  • When The Past Was Around is developed by Indonesian studios Mojiken and Toge Productions.
  • When The Past Was Around can be completed in under two hours.
  • The article is by Matteo Lupetti on Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Jesse Jacobs
  • Astrid Refstrup
  • Brigitta Rena
  • Matteo Lupetti

Institutions

  • Supergiant Games
  • inkle
  • Queen Bee Games
  • Akupara Games
  • Triple Topping
  • Mojiken
  • Toge Productions
  • Palazzo Rospigliosi
  • Strane Dizioni
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Zagarolo
  • Italy
  • Groenlandia
  • Greenland
  • Britannia
  • Camelot
  • Elk
  • Nord America
  • North America
  • Indonesia

Sources