Author: Pickled Sea Cat

Sym

developed by ATRAX

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“A puzzle-platformer that explores social anxiety disorder. Play as Josh, a teenage boy trying to reconcile a maze of two contrasting worlds that coexist within the blank spaces of each other – his perception of reality, and the world he created to avoid his fears.”

The Steam reviews are pretty positive, though it seems to depend on whether you have an interest in depression/anxiety, as the gameplay is reportedly simplistic.  I really like the concept of dealing with human issues through the medium of games, and I also really like the art style, so thought I would share. :)

[Buy on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]  |  [Watch the Trailer]

via Mastertronic Games

 

Sheep Dreams Are Made of These

developed by Mini Chimera Game Studio

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“A game about Recurring Nightmares. You play as a man who is trying to discover what has been causing the nightmares for 17 years, but you have to solve it before he wakes up.”

[Download on itch.io]  |  [Visit the Website]  |  [Download for Windows Phone]  <— That a first! ;)

via /r/gamedev

tiny & Tall: Gleipnir

developed by tiny & Tall Games

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“An epic point-and-click adventure based on a nordic legend. It tells the story of the creation of Gleipnir, the magic link holding the wolf Fenrir. This link is created from six mythical ingredients: the sinews of a bear, the beard of a woman, the sound of a cat’s footfall, the roots of a mountain, the spittle of a bird and the breath of a fish.

“The Æsir (Norse Gods) tasked those they believe to be the best blacksmiths in the world to collect those ingredients: tiny & Tall. But these two are appallingly ill-prepared for this quest, as they can’t even get along to start with…”

Being adapted by the creator of the comic (tiny & Tall), which you can read right here.  The game will cover the story that occurs in the first book of the comic.  You can download the demo for PC or Mac from the Kickstarter link below.

[Back on Kickstarter]  |  [Follow on TIGForums]  |  [Read the Comic]

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12 is Better than 6

developed by Ink Stains Games

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“A dynamic, hardcore Top-Down Shooter with stealth elements, made in a western theme. The action takes place in 1873 – the noon of lawless and cruelty all over the North America. The main hero of the game is Mexican escaped convict who is being chased by thugs.”

Seems to be a Hotline Miami set in the wild west with an interesting art style.  Currently on Kickstarter, and in development for PC, Mac, and Linux.

[Back on Kickstarter]  |  [Follow on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

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Essence

developed by ONEVISION

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“A surreal exploration game where the world around you revives and evolves with your game process. The color of the levels will change the further you progress through the level and the more myths you uncover. In contrast, shaping of the world is possible through collecting lost fragments. The more fragments you have the more objects are interactive and will react to your presence.” 

[Back on Kickstarter]  |  [Follow on Steam]

via SteamStarterSaturday

Layers of Fear

developed by Bloober Team

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A psychological horror exploring the mind of a troubled painter.  Currently in Early Access on Steam with great reviews.

“Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness, as you walk through a constantly shifting house.

“Heavily inspired by the masterpiece paintings from the past centuries, and the architecture and décor from the XIX century. Layers of Fear is a truly unique experience, where each move of the camera can change your surroundings.

“Layer by layer uncover the visions, fears and horrors that entwine the protagonist and finish the masterpiece he has strived so long to create.”[gfycat data_id="SpiritedRapidEkaltadeta"]

“Lady With an Ermine, more than half a millenium old.  

“One of four portraits of women painted by Leonardo da Vinci; oils on a dark wooden panel.  Many believe the ermine implies purity, moderation…but it is almost alien in appearance.  

“Blackish, rat-like, rabid, abhorrent.  It compliments the darkness of the woman’s hollowed eyes.  

“Dark paints like blood mixed with charcoal, drowning and suffocating.  The ugliness beneath the surface, seething, ready to burst like a reeking boil!

“Do you see it now?  Do you see it like I do?”

Great voice acting in the teaser trailer

[Buy on Steam]

via Polygon

Resonance

developed by Trésor d’If Games

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A fast paced music/rhythm game where you have to follow Lumiere as she moves around the screen in time to the beat.  Available on mobile and coming to Steam Greenlight soon.  You can also listen to a small sample of the soundtrack below, or visit the Bandcamp page for the full list.

[Buy on iTunes]  |  [Buy on Google Play]  |   [Visit the Website]

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The Witness

developed by Jonathan Blow & Thekla Inc

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An exploration and puzzle game that’s been in development for quite some time for PC and PS4.  It’s inspired by Myst, and I love the art style.

This seemed to be hiding for a while, but they’ve finally announced a release date, which will be January 26th, 2016.  Really looking forward to playing and making cinemagraphs of it. :)

[View the Trailer]  |  [Visit the Website]

via /r/IndieGaming