Category: Indie Games

The Bug Butcher

developed by Awfully Nice Studios | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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“An action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space.

“The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter “Super Pang” where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs.”

Made by two former Blizzard employees; the art is so well drawn and animated! It came out of early access and released on Steam today.

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via PixelProspector

Postcards from…

I finally finished my collection of cinemagraphs for Journey. Basically I made little postcard-like entries, except the pictures move a bit. It took a long time to do and wrangling Journey’s camera to stay still was quite the experience! I’d like to do the same thing with either The Witness, or Firewatch next.

If you’ve never played Journey I’d suggest you wait to look at the collection. While it’s only environmental stuff, it contains all of them, and discovering the new areas added a lot to the experience for me.

Take a look below at the full collection, I hope you guys like it. :)

The full collection is here (best viewed on a desktop PC).

Cresting the first hill on my adventure.

I came across an old ruined bridge on the way to the mountain. I wonder who built it?

Resting on a small crest before continuing; snack time!

I found an Ancient Glyph hiding under a secluded overhang. I wonder if they’re any more of these scattered throughout the land.

Pausing to admire the simple construction of a beautiful shrine. The light of the mountain calls to me.

I forgot to mention, if you stand still long enough you start to get buried in the sand!

An absolutely stunning sunset. While the strange carpet creatures urge me forwards, I’m taking a break here to enjoy the view.

After one of the most exhilarating parts of my Journey so far, I’m greeted by the vivid orange of setting sun’s last light. I hope this won’t be the last I see of it.

I found a strange creature in an amazing temple and had the distinct impression that it would have eaten me if it was any larger.

First snow! I don’t think my introduction could have been more abrupt. It’s absolutely everywhere; and freezing.

It looks like a storm is coming. I need to find shelter, but I also need to keep moving forward.

Each step forward is harder than the last. I’m not sure how much longer I can continue.

I finally got out of the storm and back into the beautiful sunlight. I’ve put on my best robe, and I’m ready to complete the journey.

So close to my final destination; strange golden snowflakes stream from the summit.

I’ve made it. :)

Roggle

developed by Danger Momentum | Platforms: PC, Android

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“A traditional roguelike focusing on diverse builds, quick play, and intuitive controls.”

“In Roggle you will explore The Fracture, a ruined world held together by tenuous magic. Severed chunks of land drift through space, a hollow dystopia far removed from its former glory. The Fracture is a fearsome place filled with warring factions, ferocious creatures, and perilous ledges. The path you walk is up to you, but danger waits in every direction.”

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via /r/gamedev

Medusa’s Labyrinth

developed by Guru Games | Platform: Windows

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“A first person horror game with stealth elements set in Ancient Greece. Inspired by the mythos of old, we have created a dark world populated by mythological creatures.”

This is a short adventure intended to be released for free in early 2016 in order to gauge interest in a full game.

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via SteamStarterSaturday

That Dragon, Cancer

developed by Numinous Games | Platforms: Windows, Mac

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“This is where we go to remember our son Joel, up through here along this path. We want to show you who he was, and how his life changed us. Can we walk here together for a while?”

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