2018

I love puzzle games, adventure games, and also cute little animals. TUNIC is all of these and more. TUNIC is an adventure game by Andrew Shouldice, and it is still in development at this stage, so it is now the time to prepare for excitement, and maybe some squealing if you are me. Why? Because…

Banner Saga 3 is the third in a long story about war, the strength of people, and impending doom. This doesn't sound like the games I usually cover, but I gotta tell you. I love the Banner Saga story, and I think everyone should take a shot at this tactical survival game. Stoic has been…

Have you ever wanted to fly? Enter the whimsical world of this 2D platformer and kickstart the journey of a young unlikely hero, as you take flight across four worlds all distinguished with their own theme. With a fitting name, The King’s Bird by Serenity Forge offers a beautiful landscape to gain momentum and glide…

We want to bring your attention to another in development game by the mind behind Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy. Wattam by Funomena is Keita Takahashi's return to video games after a long hiatus. If you were into the crazy surrealist weird things that went on in his other games, Wattam promises to be…

The Gardens Between by The Voxel Agents just came out on September 20th. And already it is one of the most visually stunning and heartwarming games I've seen this year. The world is this beautifully twisted surrealist map with puzzles to navigate in this serene atmosphere. All while the story is heart wrenching and sweetly…

I'm a cat person. Sorry dog people, but it's just how I roll. If you too are a cat person, you might be into this next title. Mineko's Night Market by Meowza Games is in development right now. We had a 2018 release date, but it seems it has now been pushed into 2019. However…

I know we haven't covered a ton of ultra-violent games. It's not a statement on our part, but more that there haven't been any good violent pearls out there in the indie world. But we are excited to rectify this with a recent release by Laina Interactive . The Slater is a first person stealth…

As an indie developer, you can't get away with the umpteenth 8-bit platformer and at first glance, The Messenger by Sabotage seems to be the umpteenth game that fits in with faux-retro games. This game is clearly inspired by a long-forgotten series (Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi) and has a classic graphics style to evoke the…

I can't tell you how many hours I have collectively put into Harvest Moon, Pokemon and Animal Crossing. And this game was inspired by all three, so needless to say, I'm pretty excited about it. It's Ooblets by Glumberland ! This is a farming, small-town life simulator with a collection spin on it. Start a…

Here is another creepy one for you horror genre lovers out there. Uventa is a first person horror survival game by Black Rat , and it's their first release. It just came out last month, so it is perfect for you to start getting your Halloween vibes ready. Navigate the map of an abandoned Soviet…