Category: Indie Games

Disco Elysium

developed by ZA/UM

“You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city block to carve your path across.  Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes.  Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.”

[Buy on Steam]

Platforms: Windows
Release: October 15, 2019

Gigga Bit Labyrinth

developed by AnanCee

A platformer inspired by Super Mario 3-D World.  This is still in early development and most of what you see is from a sandbox mode where the developer is testing various mechanics.  That being said I love the pulsating voxel art style along with the character design, and some of the mechanics look quite fun already so I thought I would share and hopefully motivate the developer to work faster. :P

They have a YouTube channel where they’ve started to go into depth on the design of Gigga Bit Labyrinth and is worth a look.  You can also follow the developer on Twitter.

Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA

This Dead Winter

developed by Rob Potter

“A dark fantasy adventure game, set in ancient woodland gripped by an enduring winter.  You’re one of the few remaining animals left, a bright red fox. Your cub mysteriously taken you embark on a journey through the ruins of a lost civilisation and into the heart of an otherworldly forest to get her back.”

[Back on Kickstarter]

Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2020

ASCIICKER

developed by gumix

I thought this was a really neat project that was in super early development as it has such a great use of ASCII art. You can play it in your browser (even in your phone) and just run around for a quick look see. I believe the developer is still working on it but I wouldn’t mind seeing this type of art style in other games.

Bluedrake42 did a nice video on it which was how I found out about it and where the footage above comes from.

Savior

developed by Starsoft

“An open-world, action-adventure platformer, centered on rebuilding the divided planet of Arcadia.  You’ll be empowered to save the people you discover from problems like hunger, superstition, tyranny and destruction.  As you help the Arcadians regain their lives and thrive, you’ll earn experience, abilities, powerful tools and allies to aid you in your quest.

“You play as Sam, a stranger with no possessions or memory.  As you explore, you’ll learn of your origin and place among the characters you encounter.  Battle, evade and persuade your enemies to join you in rebuilding a broken world.”

[Back on Kickstarter]  |  [Wishlist on Steam]

Platforms: Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA

Little Misfortune

developed by Killmonday Games

“An interactive story, focused on exploration and characters, both sweet and dark, where your choices have consequences.

“Starring Misfortune Ramirez Hernandez, an imaginative 8-year-old, who seeks the prize of Eternal Happiness, as a gift to her Mommy.  Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, they venture into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bit of bad luck unfolds.”

[Buy on Steam]

Platforms: Windows, Linux (consoles TBA)
Release: September 18, 2019

A Sister’s Journey

developed by Florian Lackner

“A challenging platformer game, set in a modern, near-distant future not too far from our own time.  Explore a vast and immersive world and uncover the mysteries it holds!

“The game tells the story of Violet on her adventure trying to find Airena, her beloved sister, who seems to have disappeared very suddenly and without a trace.  With her world suddenly turned upside down, help Violet find out what dangers and mysteries are lurking in the shadows, and where her sister might have disappeared to.”

[Back on Kickstarter]

Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020