Heather Wald is the Evergreen Editor for games at GamesRadar+. Her writing career began on a student-led magazine at Bath Spa University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in English literature. Heather landed her first role writing about tech and games for Stuff Magazine shortly after graduating with an MA in magazine journalism at Cardiff University. Now with almost seven years of experience working with GamesRadar+ on the features team, Heather helps to develop, maintain, and expand the evergreen features that exist on the site for games, as well as spearhead the Indie Spotlight series. You'll also see her contribute op-eds, interview-led features, and more. In her spare time, you'll likely find Heather tucking into RPGs and indie games, reading romance novels, and drinking lots of tea.
Latest articles by Heather Wald

10 Games like Stardew Valley that'll keep you working on the farm until the cows come home
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Check out these games like Stardew Valley if you're craving a blend of farming sim and RPG

The 10 best relaxing games to unwind with and play in 2026
By James Bentley last updated
Best List This is a list of the 10 best relaxing games that won't cause anxiety and instead help you unwind in 2026

The 25 best Sonic games of all-time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From classics to modern takes, look back on the best Sonic games in 2026 to explore the hedgehog's most memorable antics

The 10 best MMORPGs and MMOs to play in 2026
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best MMOs and MMORPGs offer vast digital worlds to explore and conquer, alone or with friends

Beast of Reincarnation: Everything we know about the Pokemon developer's flashy new action RPG
By Oscar Taylor-Kent last updated
Guide This "one-person, one-dog action RPG" has flashy combat, a gorgeous post-apocalypse setting, and it's out soon!

Best racing games to put you in pole position in 2026
By Justin Towell last updated
Best List From kart racers to ultra-realistic sims, these are the best racing games you can play right now in 2026

Fable 4: Everything we know so far about the new Fable game
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide All the latest news on the upcoming Fable RPG, from a reworked morality system to the Playground's reactive open world

The 25 best PS1 games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List Wind back the clock with our ranking of the best PS1 games of all time, from Resident Evil to Tomb Raider.

The 25 best online games to play in 2026
By Kevin Scully last updated
Best List From Fortnite to Helldivers 2, here's our pick of the best online multiplayer games that'll let you go head-to-head with friends and strangers alike

25 best adventure games in 2026 to get swept up in
By Hannah Ryan last updated
Best List Explore the best adventure games to play in 2026 if you're craving a whole new world at your fingertips

The best Yakuza games, ranked
By Dom Peppiatt last updated
Best List A list of the 10 best Yakuza games of all time, ranked for your next gaming session

The 15 best Mario games of all time
By David Meikleham last updated
Best List This list covers the best Mario games of all time, from newer entries like Mario Kart World to classics like Super Mario 64

Subnautica 2: Everything we know about the new underwater survival game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Subnautica 2 is coming in 2026 after being a delayed, but we're still hyped for the deep sea survival sequel!

The best games like Battlefield that you can play right now
By Joe Chivers last updated
Best List From Hell Let Loose to War Thunder, here are the best games like Battlefield to play today when Battlefield 6 just isn't enough

The best Sims 4 expansion packs to buy right now in 2026
By Emma-Jane Betts, Rachel Weber last updated
Best List To celebrate the release of the Adventure Awaits pack, here are the best Sims 4 expansion packs to play right now

The 25 best DS games of all time
By Darran Jones last updated
Best List From Mario Kart to Chrono Trigger, here's our list of the best DS games of all time

Saros: Everything we know so far
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Returnal's spiritual successor, Saros, is coming in April 2026, so here's all the latest news that you need to know

Best two-player Switch games that let you team up with a friend or family member
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The 25 best two-player Switch games for those looking for Nintendo multiplayer mayhem in 2026

The 25 best co-op games you can play in 2026
By Sam Loveridge last updated
List The best co-op games around right now in 2026

Horizon Hunters Gathering: Everything you need to know about Guerrilla's new co-op action game
By Heather Wald published
Guide Everything you need to know about Horizon Hunters Gathering, the new co-op action game coming to PC and PS5

The 25 best PC games to play in 2026
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Put the best PC games to the test and make the most of your computer, no matter your genre of choice

Best Xbox exclusives you need to own
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Ranking the best Xbox exclusives to play right now, from Fable 2 to Keeper

Best open world games to play in 2026 and completely forget real life exists
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Get lost in the best open world games around in 2026, from Cyberpunk 2077 to Red Dead Redemption 2
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