We're a team of 50+ passionate gaming journalists, content creators, and hardcore gamers committed to delivering the most honest, thorough game reviews on the internet.
Grow Further was born out of frustration. Review scores inflated by publisher relationships, embargoed critics afraid to tell the truth, and readers left holding games they regretted buying.
We decided to build something different: a review platform where editors are empowered to be brutally honest, where a 2/5 score is given as readily as a 5/5, and where the reader's money is treated with real respect.
Our three-word verdict — BUY, WAIT, or SKIP — exists for one reason: to cut through the noise and give you a clear answer faster than any score can.
We accept no payment from publishers and never let advertising affect our scores. Ever.
Our reviewers play every game to completion or 20+ hours minimum before writing a single word.
Our reader scores sit alongside critic scores to show when the community agrees or pushes back.
Our diverse team covers every genre across every platform.
Editor in Chief
15 years in games journalism. Former Eurogamer and IGN contributor. Specializes in RPGs and open-world titles with a passion for FromSoftware's catalog. 100%-ed every Dark Souls game multiple times.
Lead FPS Reviewer
Former competitive CS:GO player turned critic. Maya covers all things FPS and Battle Royale with precision and tactical insight that comes from thousands of hours at the highest level. Valorant Radiant. Apex Predator.
Sports & Racing Editor
Motorsport obsessive and simulation veteran with 8 years reviewing sports titles. Holds multiple Gran Turismo world records and covers every FIFA, Madden, and NBA 2K release within 24 hours of launch.
Indie & Horror Specialist
Champion of indie gems and survival horror since 2016. Sam has reviewed over 300 indie titles and is the authority voice on horror games — from Resident Evil remakes to hidden gems lurking in the depths of Steam.
Mobile & Strategy Lead
Covered the mobile gaming explosion from its early days. Priya brings a critical eye to a space often dismissed by traditional gaming media and holds both strategy and mobile gaming to the same high standards as any AAA title.
Narrative & Adventure Critic
Literature graduate and narrative design enthusiast. Mike specializes in story-heavy adventures, walking sims, and visual novels. If a game has compelling writing, he'll find its every strength and weakness.
100% Independent
Never paid by publishers. Our scores are our own.
20+ Hours Played
We finish every game before we write a word.
Clear Verdicts
Buy, Wait, or Skip — no ambiguous middle ground.
Reviews Updated
Scores revisited after major patches and DLC.
Community Input
Reader scores shown alongside critic ratings.
Three friends — frustrated by score inflation and sponsored reviews — launched Grow Further from a spare bedroom with a mission to be genuinely honest about games.
Our brutally honest review of a major AAA title went viral on Reddit, bringing 2 million visitors in a single weekend. The team grew to 15 writers to handle the demand.
Expanded coverage to mobile gaming and indie titles. Launched the Grow Further Discord community, now home to 150,000+ passionate gamers sharing experiences and recommendations.
Video reviews arrived with a bang — our God of War Ragnarök video review hit 5 million views in its first week. The channel grew to 800K subscribers in under 12 months.
Crossed the 1,000 review milestone and won three industry awards for editorial excellence. Our reviewer pool expanded to 50+ experts across every genre and platform.
Grow Further became one of the top 10 gaming review sites globally. Launched partnerships with esports organizations and expanded into video game retrospectives and developer interviews.
Over 1,200 games reviewed. Clear verdicts. No fluff.