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

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!

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

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

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

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 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

The 25 best PSP games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List Dust off your old handheld and relive the best PSP games ever

The 25 best Dreamcast games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List From Sonic Adventure to Soulcalibur, here are the best Sega Dreamcast games ever made

The 10 best Star Wars games to play in 2026
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Star Wars Outlaws to The Old Republic, here's the best Star Wars games you should play right now

The 25 best GameCube games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Looking to reflect back on the best GameCube games in 2026? This list is here to help

25 Best Wii Games of All Time, Ranked
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Super Mario Galaxy 2 to Wii Sports Resort, discover our ranking of the best Wii games of all time

5 years on, I still think about Mass Effect Legendary Edition's symbolic first trailer
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Mass Effect Legendary Edition's reveal trailer proves why remasters are still vital

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic – Everything we know so far about the new Star Wars RPG
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Everything you need to know about Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic

Project Rene: Everything we know about the future of The Sims
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Project Rene won't be a traditional Sims 5 game, and it isn't replacing The Sims 4 either

Best local multiplayer Switch games to play in 2026
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Best List Remember to tighten the straps on your Joy-Cons before playing the best local multiplayer Switch games

The 10 best zombie games that will munch your brain
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Best List Read our ranking of the best zombie games of all time, from Dying Light to Resident Evil and beyond.

The 15 best simulator games to play in 2026
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Two Point Museum to Microsoft Flight Simulator, here's the best simulator and sim games to play in 2026

25 Best free PC games to play in 2026
By Ali Jones last updated
Best list From 2XKO to Fortnite, the best free PC games of 2026 offer huge experiences in exchange for absolutely nothing
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