developed by Shin’en Multimedia
“You are just arriving at Monument Island. Want to go swimming? Or rather take a dive into the deep sea? Or do you want to visit the amusement arcade, do some shopping, dance at the beach party? Fancy some surfing? Or will you talk with the strange old tourist and listen what he has to say about these ancient mysterious monuments..”
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release: November 2019
developed by standardcombo
“An RPG set in a dark and ominous world. Monsters and mysteries plague the realm. Embark on a quest to unite 9 magic Soul Stones and restore the light.
“The game takes elements from various genres and repackages them into a wholly unique experience. One of Stone Story’s defining mechanics is that you have no direct control of the player character, as an A.I. does all the exploring, combat and looting. That doesn’t mean this is an idle game. Potions and special abilities are maximized by good timing. Boss fights are intense, requiring quick item swaps if the boss changes patterns.”
Your natural curiosity will be your greatest tool as you delve into the game and discover there’s more beneath its deceptively simple surface.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: August 8, 2019
developed by Jonathan Barcellos
“A 2D action game with platform elements inspired by the classic RPGs from the 16-bit era. After a strange phenomenon caused panic in the small town of Yellow Cedar Davus and his friends decide to investigate the source of the event.
“With their wooden swords and walkie-talkies, they leave their hometown to discover that the reality is not what they expected it to be.”
Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA
developed by Shifting Tides | published by Iceberg Interactive
“Traverse through a thought-provoking puzzle game and its immersive colour-drenched world of light and shadows.
“In The Sojourn you arrive in a mysterious land, where lights guide you forward. It’s not long until the world reveals itself to be full of challenges. Now, you must overcome these intricate and ever more demanding obstacles to uncover the nature of reality.”
[Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, PS4
Release: September 20, 2019
developed by Cloud M1
“With Ayo the Clown, we’d like to reintroduce you to the incredibly fun platformer games of the ‘90s where platforming is accompanied by an inspiring and memorable story.
“In Ayo’s hometown, things are generally peaceful. He juggles in the park with his talented circus dog, Bo, hangs out at the carnival, and longs after the shoemaker’s daughter. Until one day, his dog goes missing! You play as Ayo, your not-so-average clown embarking on an epic journey in search of his missing (or perhaps ran away, or kidnapped?!) best friend and beloved dog…
“Ayo the Clown is about courage, love, friendship, and the amazing things that happen when you never give up. “
[Back on Kickstarter] | [Wishlist on Steam]
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Release: 2020
developed by Team Gotham | published by Merge Games
“An introspective puzzler set on a gorgeous and surreal archipelago. Reflect on your loving relationships by exploring contemplative, dream-like islands.”
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release: August 18, 2018 (consoles this week)
developed by tea_basira | published by PLAYISM
“A 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo. Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.”
Another cool looking spin off of Touhou Project, a bullet hell shooter series.
Platforms: Windows
Release: Summer 2019
“Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator’s struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile, PS4, PS Vita
Release: September 26, 2014
developed by Jason Newman | music by Craig Collver
A retro block pushing puzzle game inspired by Chip’s Challenge and Zelda. The developer has been working on Akurra in their free time for about a year (with their childhood friend doing the music) but would like to dedicate more time to the project and is planning a Kickstarter in the near future. There is a demo you can try on the website below if you want to check out how it plays. :-)
Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA
developed by Atma Team | published by Rubika Supinfogame
“In a world where spirits and humans coexist, Shaya, guardian of the unseen, keeps the safe balance between the living and it’s spiritual entities. She once was Atma’s eternal lover, but as he passed away, she became the next Guardian. He asks one last thing from her : recollect his fragments of memory he shared with his relatives…
“But, In order to offer him the chance to return among the living, Shaya will have to make dangerous decisions. Here begins her desperate quest for resurrection. Will she betray her vows as a guardian to be reunited with the one she loves ?”
[Play on itch.io] | [Play on Steam]
via Gazette of Indie Games Platforms: Windows
Release: July 10, 2019
