De Tom Plays
Meet the gamer behind De Tom Plays and discover the story behind the channel.
Hi, I'm Tom. I've been playing games for more than 45 years, from local arcades in the late 1970s through to modern PC, Xbox and Nintendo Switch gaming. De Tom Plays is where I share gameplay videos, reviews, verdicts, hidden gems, demos and playtests, with a particular focus on cosy games, incremental and idle games, tower defence and indie discoveries.
I'm a lifelong gamer with more than four decades of experience across arcade machines, home computers, consoles and PC gaming. I enjoy discovering games that respect the player's time, reward progression and provide a genuinely enjoyable experience.
De Tom Plays is the name for my gaming website and YouTube channel where I share my gameplay videos, reviews, first impressions and discoveries. My focus is on finding enjoyable games, while helping others decide which titles might be worth their time and attention.
The genres I love the most are cosy games, incremental and idle games, tower defence, builders and indie titles. I particularly enjoy uncovering hidden gems, demos and playtests that larger channels seem to overlook and giving them the spotlight they deserve.
My gaming journey started in the late 1970s, when arcade machines felt like magic and every new game seemed to do something I had never seen before. More than 45 years later, I still get that very same feeling when I find a clever new indie game, a satisfying upgrade system, a relaxing cosy world or a tower defence game that makes me say, “just one more try.”
My gaming journey started in the arcades of the late 1970s, where every machine felt like a doorway into another world full of possibilities and adventure.
Through the 1980s, 1990s and beyond, gaming became a lifelong hobby filled with unforgettable worlds, adventures and lasting memories.
Decades later I'm still discovering new favourites across PC, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, and sharing those discoveries through De Tom Plays.
De Tom Plays started because I wanted a place to share the games I enjoy and help others discover titles they might otherwise miss. While many gaming websites focus on the massive AAA title, I enjoy shining a light on hidden gems, demos, playtests and indie games that deserve more attention. The website and YouTube channel work together to provide gameplay videos, reviews and my honest first impressions from the perspective of a lifelong gamer.
Relaxing games, creative experiences and slower-paced adventures that are enjoyable to unwind with after a long day and simply enjoy at your own pace.
From simple upgrades to sprawling progression systems, I enjoy games that reward planning, optimisation and steady long-term growth.
One of my favourite genres, combining strategy, planning and problem-solving as increasingly difficult enemy waves try to break through.
Whether you're looking for your next cosy game, an addictive incremental experience, a challenging tower defence title or simply an overlooked indie gem, I hope you'll find something here worth discovering. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you in the next video, review or article.
