The cat game reigned supreme in 2022, but there's a chance 2023 could be the year of the gecko game. That's how I feel after watching the trailer for The Gecko Gods, at least.

You play as a charming little lizard that can climb walls and ceilings, solve puzzles, battle golems, and steer a boat in this action adventure game.

Really, all I need to hear from a video game description is "climb everything" to get on board.

Really, all I need to hear from a video game description is "climb everything" to get on board.

Despite the fact that the aforementioned trailer depicts some combatants darting and dashing.

According to the Gecko Gods Steam page, the game is "combat-light" and strongly emphasises how "cool" it is to solve puzzles and explore the ruins of a long-lost civilization.

There's a story to steer you through the game, but also an "open" island with optional secrets and collectibles, if that's your thing.

While I'm glad I won't have to spend much time battling ancient robots, I do like the look of the little dash-and-grab when eating bugs.

I like it when the animals in animal games do their animal things.

I like it when the animals in animal games do their animal things.