Author: Pickled Sea Cat

Bloom Shrooms

developed by Gavin Reed | Platforms: Windows

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“A vertical action adventure game. Grow your shrooms high! Each mushroom has special abilities, unlocked with puzzle timers, which help you avoid and neutralize meanies that wanna bring you down. Explore rogue-like side quests and tunnels for upgrades and loot.”

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via PixelArtus

Stifled

developed by Gattai Games | Platform: Windows

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“Stifled is a Mic-Enabled Sound-Based Survival Thriller, where sound is the only way you see and the enemies HEAR your fear.

“In Stifled, the sounds made by your in-game character and yourself through microphone input reveal the otherwise hidden world through ‘echolocation’ . However, undue noise will attract the attention of creatures lurking in the darkness. To survive, you will have to tread the line between making sounds to see, and staying quiet to stay hidden.”

[Follow on Steam] | [Dev log]

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FOX n FORESTS

developed by Bonus Level Entertainment | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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“A 2D 16-Bit style action platformer with adventure and puzzle elements, empowering you to switch seasons on the fly.”

“You play as Rick the Fox and your weapon is a magic melee crossbow that can not only be used for ranged and close up combat, but empowers you to seamlessly switch between 2 seasons per level, completely changing the whole environment and resulting in amazing secrets, tricky skill tests and thriving exploration.”

~~Currently has a couple of days left on Kickstarter and is inching towards its final goal.~~

It reached its goal today. =)

[Back on Kickstarter] | [Follow on Steam]

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MANDAGON

developed by Blind Sky Studios | Platforms: Windows, Mac

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A child so fragile with bones of clay

A father’s soul proposed a trade

And in your passing a weight is lifted

With nothing cured but only shifted

“A world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice.

“Traverse a vivid interpretation of Bardo, the Tibetan word for limbo. Learn what experiences brought you there and what forces pull you through . . .”

[Download for free on Steam] | [Visit the Website]

via Made with Unity

No Man’s Sky

developed by Hello Games | Platforms: Windows, PS4

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“A game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.”

“Every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits.”

This is (finally!) releasing today on PS4, and coming to Steam on Friday (August 12th). I’m not sure any game can live up to the amount of crazy hype this has drummed up, but I’ll be happy to just putter around for a bit in the art style. =) I hope the devs can find some sanity in the near future, the last couple of weeks have seemed super intense.

[Buy on PSN] | [Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website]

These are baby turtles that sit like owls, I just can’t >.<

Beat Cop

developed by Pixel Crow | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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“A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by 80’s cop shows.”

“New York, more like a beast than a city. Explore it’s darkest corners and uncover its secrets as Jack Kelly, a former detective who has been framed for a murder. Degraded and forgotten by old pals, it’s your last chance to find the truth behind this whole terrible mess.”

[Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website]

via /r/IndieGaming

Scoot Scoot タ-ボ

developed by islipaway | Platform: Windows

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A mini scooter time attack game. It was made for A Game By Its Cover, which is a game jam that challenges developers to make a game based off of Famicase cover art (fictional Famicom games). You can see the rest of the entries here.

[Download on itch.io]

Famicase art by Ｕ井Ｔ吾

via /r/gamedev

ABZÛ

developed by Giant Squid | Platforms: Windows, PS4

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“A beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.”

“Perform fluid acrobatics as the Diver using graceful swimming controls. Discover hundreds of unique species based on real creatures and form a powerful connection with the abundant sea life. Interact with schools of thousands of fish that procedurally respond to you, each other, and predators”

[Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website] | [Follow on Tumblr]

Sacramento

developed by Dziff | Platforms: Windows, Mac

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“A game about capturing fleeting memories before they fade. You’ll wander through an ephemeral and uncanny landscape, flashback of moments I gathered on sketchbooks over the years.

“Drift aimlessly across time & space, enjoy the quiet while it lasts as life will soon resume its course.”

[Download on itch.io] | [Follow on Tumblr]

via Made with Unity

Lost Soul Aside

developed by Bing Yang | Platforms: Unannounced

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“An action game with fantasy art style, something like combining Final Fantasy with Ninja Gaiden.”

It’s been under construction in the Unreal engine for around two years after the developer was inspired by the Final Fantasy XV trailer. The trailer for Lost Soul Aside is a bit long but worth a watch (more cool stuff). You can follow the progress over on Twitter.

Some older character concept art (the design has changed a bit since then, but it looks great)

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