Category: Indie Games

Inunaki Tunnel | 犬鳴トンネル

“Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village), which literally translates to howling dog tunnel, is a real place located in the Miyawaka town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.  It is a famous horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death.

“After many trespassers, the tunnel is now sealed with concrete blocks.  It is said that Japanese law does not apply beyond the entrance of Inunaki.  It’s considered to be the most horrifying place in Kyushu and countless horror stories are born from the place.”

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Platforms: Windows
Release: November 19, 2019

Lucen

“Explore unknown lands and fight mythical beasts on a quest to ask the old gods to restore light to your village.  Harness light with your sword and bow to cut down your foes, and discover ancient secrets.

“You play as a boy named Lucen, and after your village is mysteriously shrouded in darkness and fellow villagers won’t wake up, you must take it upon yourself to venture into the vast lands outside the village.  Armed with your sword, bow, and legends passed down by generations, you must set out on a quest to ask the mythical old gods for their help.

“Along the way you will traverse environments that have been untouched by civilisation for centuries – lush woods with ruins of altars to the old gods, caves hoarding mystical light orbs to augment your abilities, foggy swamplands occupied by terrifying creatures, and many more.”

Wishlist on Steam

Platforms: Windows (hopeful for consoles)
Release: 2021

I Am Dead

“A charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife.  Morris Lupton is the recently-deceased museum curator of the tiny island of Shelmerston who is reunited with the ghost of his dog Sparky, only to discover that a disaster is about to destroy his beloved island.

“Morris and Sparky must unearth a number of Shelmerston’s lost and scattered ghosts.  To find them, the duo must visit the places they spent time in, dive inside the memories of the people who knew them best, and learn the stories of their lives.  Together, they must uncover Shelmerston’s ancient mysteries, prevent the island’s volcano from erupting, and save the place they call home.”

Wishlist on Steam

Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA

A Juggler’s Tale

“Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful world in this poetic 3D adventure.  

“Abby is an artiste held captive at a circus: She spends her days entertaining the audience and her nights in a cage, longing for freedom.  One day, she escapes the circus and gets to explore a mystical world.

“Alas, freedom comes at a cost and Abby soon finds herself dragged into the dangers this world has to offer: In a war-torn, medieval fairytale, surrounded by ravaged, starving citizens and hunted by the relentless cut-throat Tonda, Abby has to cross raging rivers, make it through bandit camps and around traps.  Her adventure is always accompanied by the lyrical rhymes of puppet master Jack, who is telling her story while holding the strings of his puppets firmly in his ever-helpful hands.”

Wishlist on Steam

Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021

Session

“Inspired by the golden era of skateboarding, Session’s primary goal is to make you experience what skateboarding really is; an incredible culture where there are no other goals other than expressing your creativity and achieving success through hard work, perseverance and bits of madness for no one else other than yourself.

“Be ready to play the most authentic and grounded skateboarding experience in the most legendary spots on earth, film and make the gnarliest skate parts out there.”

Steam Early Access

Platforms: Windows (Xbox One in spring)
Release: September 17, 2019

A Monster’s Expedition

“A brand new adventure tour for monsters who love to learn about humans!  An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure.

“Learn the ancient art of pushing trees over and fashion your own pathways with our easy-build bridges.  Then immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from our “Human Englandland” dig site, each accompanied with expert insights!”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Apple Arcade
Release: September 10, 2020

Bots are Stupid

“A 2D Platformer/Puzzle Game where instead of using live inputs to control the character, the player has to program precise instructions for his Robots to follow to make it through the level.

“Step into the role of Central Locomotion Officer in a futuristic factory built to assemble and train the world’s most sophisticated machines since the invention of the Roomba.  Your supply of robots is endless so no matter how many crashes and explosions it takes, there is always a way to make it through the test chambers.  But remember: the fewer commands the better!”

Free on itch.io

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: March 2, 2020

Coffin Rot Brewing Co.

“Doomed to an eternity of serving grog and staving off the army of the undead is all you have ever known during your miserable existence.  No sense of time passing or age gained – just you and your bar. Any sense of greed or fortune will inevitably come crashing down.

“Ever since your predecessor dug up what should have stayed buried to build this rotten tavern, bad luck befell this lineage.  This place was built by the very same waterlogged caskets that once held your sleeping enemies.  They return once again to destroy the sole thing that keeps this place breathing – your worth of weight in gold.  It is up to you to work against the curse that your father passed down, and restore the glory that once was Coffin Rot Brewing Co.”

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Platforms: Windows (VR)
Release: March 13, 2020

Hidden Through Time

“A game of hide and seek with objects scattered throughout the wonderful history of our world. Use cryptic hints to discover every secret as you explore the colourful hand drawn levels.  Find enough objects to advance to the next stage, and make your way through all four great ages.

“Still desire more or wish to unleash your creativity?  Our map editor is available to anyone, allowing you to create your very own levels and share them on our cloud! Here you can also discover, play and rate levels made by other creators from all around the world!”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Release: March 12, 2020