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Category: Indie Games
LUNA – The Shadow Dust
developed by Lantern Studio | Platforms: Windows, Mac
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“A single player adventure point & click puzzle game based on a fantasy story setting.”
“Behind the veil of reality, lies an enchanted world. When the world lost its balance, it fell upon a boy to take on an unexpected journey. Until the moon rises again, the order of the world will not be restored. One can not go back in time to correct his mistake. Whatever happened is irreversible…or is it?”
There’s a demo available which you can download from the website link below. You can take a listen to part of the soundtrack here as well, it’s really good so far!
[Back on Kickstarter] | [Follow on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
Carnivore Land
developed by dwCrew | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
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A top down post apocalyptic zombie shooter.
“The game flirts with the comedic horror genre and features fast paced action, tons of weapons to use and enemies to shoot. Along with your teammate, you are dropped into a city, that has been destroyed from the war, and are tasked with finding a mysterious package. But you’ll have to deal with the residents first, which include meat eating infected and paramilitary soldiers that play lets-fill-them-up-with-lead a lot.”
The team is now working on Warlads, a third person fighting game which explores Pirates vs. Ninjas, among other things. It’s still in early development, you can check it out on IndieDB.
via /r/gamedev
ecotone
developed by Sundae Factory | Platform: Windows
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“A platformer in which the mechanics of each level are different.”
“An ecotone is a transition zone between two worlds, it can contain unique species and plants that exist only in this area. Each level is based on a sentence which allows the player to understand the story of the avatar and help him to solve the riddle of the level.”
“You are not a hero, You will not save the world, you may even not save yourself.”
[Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
via /r/gamedev
Gibbous – A Cthulhu Adventure
developed by Stuck In Attic | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
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“A comedy point ‘n click love letter to classic-era Lucas adventures, HP Lovecraft, Hitchcock and many, many others.
“A lighthearted spoof of the Cthulhu Mythos, Gibbous will have you controlling 3 protagonists, dealing with strange cultists, ancient voodoo, and Dead Cthulhu himself. Well, “dead” is just a matter of opinion…”
There’s a demo available which you can download from the Kickstarter or website link below. :)
[Back on Kickstarter] | [Follow on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
via TIGForums
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
developed by Massive Damage | Platforms: Windows, Mac
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“A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.”
“On the edge of Terran space lies Halcyon 6, a derelict starbase left behind by a mysterious precursor race. Your mission is to reclaim the derelict station and rebuild it. A mysterious alien force is making a beeline towards Earth and this starbase is the best chance for the New Terran Federation to establish new alliances, research new technologies and otherwise figure out a way to stop the impending invasion.”
Halcyon 6 is coming to Steam Early Access on April 21st.
[Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
via /r/IndieGaming
Amirelia
developed by FriendCannon Studios | Platforms: Windows, Mac
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“A cooperative exploration and puzzle solving game that encourages players to discover a deeper meaning of friendship. The players control two characters that can interact with the world and each other in a number of ways, but the core mechanic focuses on the connection between the players. This connection, this bond between friends, is represented by a physical, rope-like link which can be used to manipulate objects.”
[Follow on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
via /r/gamedev
Flinthook
developed by Tribute Games | Platform: Windows
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An action platformer set in space. You control a pirate searching various procedurally generated spaceships for treasure using a chain hook, plasma gun, and slow motion abilities. Not too much info on it yet, but so far the movement and combat look really smooth.
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via PixelArtus
I used a gameplay video by Polygon to make the gifs.
Flat Kingdom
developed by Fat Panda Games | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
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A colourful puzzle platformer which released this week. Your character can change into different geometric shapes in order to defeat specific enemies, or to solve puzzles.
“The Flat Kingdom is a beautiful and peaceful 2D land, but now it’s threatened by an evil thief and becoming 3D! The only one able to stop the chaos is Flat, a little hero able to change into a circle, triangle or square in order to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses!”
[Buy on Humble Store] | [Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
via /r/gamedev
The Count Lucanor
developed by Baroque Decay | Platforms: Windows (Mac & Linux in the works)
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A pixel art horror adventure taking influences from classics like Silent Hill and Zelda.
“Join Hans in a fantasy world and experience a unique adventure, full of surprises and challenges. Get hooked on an immersive tale, where every decision counts and every clue is a piece to solve the puzzle and get the treasure. Unravel the sordid secrets of the castle, meet colorful characters, and remember: horror always lurks beneath the surface.”
[Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
via /r/IndieGaming