“A 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: TBA
Found thanks to ALDIA
Category: Indie Games
The Year of the Road Trip
I thought it was quite neat that there are five indie games centered around going on a road trip that are potentially coming out in 2021, so decided to put together a little video to showcase them and also set up a little section of the website where you can browse through them in more detail. The music is Home Call by The Toxic Avenger which is from the Road 96 soundtrack.
Additionally I decided to put all the trailers together into a YouTube video, if you’d like to see more collections like this you should definitely like and subscribe. There’s also a bonus trailer at the end :)
One Lonely Outpost
“Start a farming colony and grow it into a vibrant community. Choose from traditional animals and natural produce or opt for robo-cows and gene-spliced crops. You can take a break from farming by mining, socializing with colonists, finding a love interest, exploring alien ruins, and so much more!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021
Out There: Oceans of Time
“Explore a vast, breath-taking galaxy. Recruit an alien crew and journey across uncharted worlds. Scavenge or trade for resources to maintain your ship and survive.
“In a far-flung corner of the universe where humans are a disdained minority, you were entrusted with transporting the most dangerous being alive to an impregnable prison—and it escaped. Now you must lead a team of explorers, misfits, and bounty hunters on a galaxy-spanning mission of redemption to find the Archon and recapture it before it is too late.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2021
Road 96
“You hit the road. Adventure. Freedom. Escape. Run. Flee the Regime. Try to survive.
“On this risky road trip to the border, you’ll meet incredible characters, and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure. But every mile opens up a choice to make. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, maybe even change the world.
“There are thousands of roads across the authoritarian nation of Petria. Which one will you take?”
Platforms: Windows, consoles TBA
Release: 2021
Tunche
“A charming, hand-drawn beat’em up hack and slash game with roguelike elements, co-op, and a pinch of shaman witchcraft. Choose one of the five heroes, master their skill-sets and ultimate abilities defeat epic bosses, and unravel the secrets of the mysterious Amazonian jungle!”
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: March 2021
Tchia
“A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Use Tchia’s special ability to take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
“Just jamming by yourself or playing alongside NPCs, your fully playable ukulele will be a trusty companion throughout the game. Use it at key story moments during rhythm sections, or play unlockable melodies at any point in the open world to trigger special events such as attracting animals, triggering rainfall…
“Take Tchia on a heartfelt adventure and meet a diverse cast of characters inspired by New Caledonian cultures. Fully animated cutscenes voiced in traditional language will punctuate your journey while an original orchestral score infused with local sounds creates a unique and immersive world.”
Platforms: Windows, Stadia
Release: TBA
Happy Game
“A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again? Endure and escape three unforgettable nightmares. Solve deeply disturbing puzzles in (not so) charming environments. Deal with suspicious smiley faces and pink bunnies”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Release: Spring 2021
Maru and her make-believe world
“A game about our childhood, it is about our sweet nostalgia of the kid’s life. This is a story-driven adventure quest in the imaginary world with exploration elements that will suit best for those who would like to chill and immerse in their own childhood memories.”
Platforms: TBA
Release: 2022
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
“Join Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. She is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines, but when she sees an animal in danger, she realises she needs to do something about it.
“This is truly a Mediterranean paradise if you ignore all the litter! From the idyllic beaches to the ancient castle overlooking the town a whole island is ready to be explored. With Ines and your grandfather – who is a total bird nerd – by your side, you can start the movement to save the island. Maybe even the world after that.”
Platforms: Windows, Apple Arcade (consoles to come)
Release: December 11, 2020