Category: Indie Games

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]

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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]

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Mooseman

developed by Morteshka

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“An atmospheric 2D adventure game set in the mysterious lands of Perm chud’ tribes. The player’s avatar is the Mooseman; a mythological character from perm animal style objects, which we were greatly inspired by.

“You are a shaman and you have the ability to see the mysterious spirit world. You are about to visit three layers of this universe – the first one is the lower world where dwell ancients gods and spirits of the dead…”

Currently in development for PC, with a demo available to download from the website below.

[Visit the Website]

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Super Happy Fun Block Released!

A game developed by Ethan Benanav

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A colourful mobile puzzle platformer; now out on iOS.

“In Super Happy Fun Block, color and reality are intertwined. Players change the color of the world in order to phase out matching Blocks. New color-based mechanics and obstacles are steadily introduced into the game, ramping up complexity and forcing players to always think in new ways.”

[Buy on iTunes]  |  [Visit the Webite]

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Master Spy Released!

A game developed by TURBOGUN (Kris Truitt & zorgitron)

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Master Spy has (finally!) just released on Steam, check it out below!

“A stealth-based precision platformer with retro cutscenes full of espionage, intrigue, and betrayal!

“In a world of corruption and decay, you’re not just good at what you do – you’re the best. And with the aid of your prototype cloaking suit and quick wit, you’ll sneak your way past a multitude of enemies and obstacles, all while uncovering a plot of conspiracy and intrigue that thrusts you into a role far greater than your contract promised.”

[Buy on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

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Through the Woods

developed by Antagonist Games

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“A third-person psychological horror game set in a forest on the western shore of Norway about a mother and her missing son. Through dynamic narration, you play the mother’s re-telling of the events surrounding her son’s disappearance in a setting heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales.”

[Follow on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

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Overfall

developed by Pera Games

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“A fantasy role-playing game of rough diplomacy and tough action. Explore, negotiate, and fight your way across the high seas!

“You will lead two heroes on a journey across the high seas in search of their lost king. You will encounter people of all breeds and all creeds; ally with them or crush them without mercy. You will face many dangers; survive them and you may unlock new characters, weapons and skills. In a world where death is permanent, you must return to the beginning and make a fresh start.”

Just two days left on the Kickstarter!

[Back on Kickstarter]  |  [Follow on Steam]

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Everspace

developed by ROCKFISH Games

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A gorgeous rogue-like space shooter.   Everspace promises to have a much richer story than regular rogue-likes, while having more action oriented gameplay than regular space sims.  After you die you are able to use the resources you’ve gained to upgrade your starting ship, so hopefully things will go more smoothly the next time.

Currently in development for PC, Mac, and Linux.  It recently completed a successful Kickstarter, raising €420,252.

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

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