Category: Indie Games

GLITCHED

developed by En House Studios | Platforms: Windows, Mac

[gfycat data_id="CoordinatedCanineGuineapig"][gfycat data_id="AptNaughtyAsianlion"][gfycat data_id="AffectionateAllFlicker"]

“A mystery and exploration RPG coming to PC and Mac. The game features traditional turn based combat, with a little bit of spice, but will primarily focus on the story and how you change it. This will be done through the ESSENCE SYSTEM, which will track a player’s personality and morality. After a glitch appears in the world of SOREN, our unexpected hero, Gus, will become aware of you- the player. Experience fourth wall breaking shenanigans while making decisions that will shape this world.”

[Back on Kickstarter] | [Follow on Steam] | [Download the Demo]

via /r/gamedev

Animated concept art for an unannounced game

being developed by Little Wolf Studio

I’m a big fan of concept art and as you know I also really like gifs, so the combination of the two is right up my alley. The devs made the gifs meaning I got a day off to go to the beach (wee!). Unfortunately there’s not too much information on what the game is yet, but I thought the pretties were enough to share by themselves. You can visit the website here for more info, or follow the studio on Twitter to keep updated on the progress and to listen out for the official announcement.

via PixelProspector

Beacon

developed by MONOTHETIC | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Xbox One

[gfycat data_id="WebbedCloudyGoldfinch"][gfycat data_id="WatchfulIllegalFieldmouse"][gfycat data_id="OilyLividGallowaycow"]

“A sci-fi themed Action Roguelike. Played as a top-down shooter, you must fight your way through a randomly generated hostile world, all the while trying to locate your emergency distress beacon and escape the planet into which your ship has crashed.

“While you’re making your way through these areas you’ll not only find weapons and items to help you; You’ll also be collecting DNA from the enemies you defeat. Then, when you inevitably die, you’re given the opportunity to combine the DNA you’ve collected to your own, granting you different stats and potentially gameplay-altering physical mutations for your next run.”

[Visit the Website]

via STEAKSTEAK Games

Flat Heroes

developed by Parallel Circles | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

[gfycat data_id="TemptingAcceptableAtlanticridleyturtle"][gfycat data_id="ForkedPlayfulHagfish"][gfycat data_id="FixedBewitchedKiskadee"]

“A minimalistic, super intense action game starring squares for 1 to 4 players. It features a delightful control that allows players to move around the scenario in a super fluid way allowing them to beat all the challenging scenarios that its cooperative mode offers.”

[Buy on Steam Early Access]

Keep Calm

developed by Adam Carriere | Platforms: Windows, Mac

Something a little different today. This is a free short text adventure/interactive fiction that’s about 15 minutes long. It’s got great writing and is probably better experienced without me telling you what it is. Unfortunately it’s kind of hard to show what it is as well, since it’s just text. So to spoil it just a teensy bit if you have any interest in games about mental health, definitely give it a try. If you don’t, it’s still a pretty interesting experience. =)

[Download on itch.io]

via /r/gamedev

Swordy

developed by Frogshark | Platforms: Windows, Xbox One

[gfycat data_id="FrayedGlumAnhinga"][gfycat data_id="GentleLivelyAndalusianhorse"][gfycat data_id="QuarterlyUnripeHerald"]

“A local party brawler with a tendency to cause chaos on the screen and on the couch. Master the weapons of war, using momentum and timing to fight for your life in a world built on the bones of a ruined empire.”

[Buy on Steam Early Access] | [Visit the Website]

via /r/gamedev

Long Gone Days

developed by Camila Gormaz & Pablo Videla | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

[gfycat data_id="IckyDistinctFattaileddunnart"][gfycat data_id="SilentVillainousBighorn"][gfycat data_id="KnobbyFormalHyrax"]

“A 2D modern-day character-driven RPG that combines elements from visual novels, shooters and dystopian fiction.

“You take the role as a deserter from an unofficial country, located below the surface of the Earth, and must assemble a team of experts from different parts of the world to prevent the imminent war your homeland is trying to start, dealing with language barriers, planning defense strategies, and learning to work as a team.”

The developers are from Chile and are currently running an IndieGoGo campaign in order to fund the development. There’s a demo available which contains the first 45 min of the game, which you can download here.

[Back on IndieGoGo] | [Follow on Steam] | [Follow on Tumblr]

[gfycat data_id="MaleGenuineEwe"][gfycat data_id=""]

Some of the gifs made from a let’s play by omegaevolution.

via /r/gamedev

Gnomes Vs. Fairies

developed by Prismic Studios | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

[gfycat data_id="BeneficialSinfulAmericantoad"][gfycat data_id="FrenchPartialAfricanbushviper"][gfycat data_id="InferiorCavernousBug"]

“A PS1/N64 style Hack ‘n’ slash-Action RPG platformer. Upgrade your gnome’s abilities with dozens of items and master the 5 elements of sword magic…”

“You are the last free Gnome, on a quest to rescue the enslaved Gnomekin from the evil Fairy King and the spells of his Fairy Daughters. Jump, slash, and twirl your way through mystical worlds riddled with Mushroom Monsters, Kittybats, Gorphs, and more. Harness untold magic and recruit new allies to unleash magical mayhem in the final stand against the tyranny of the evil Fairies.”

There’s a pretty interesting video showing the evolution of the art style and gameplay of the game over the last year. Take a peek below.

[Buy on Steam]

via /r/gamedev

Totem Teller

developed by Grinning Pickle | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

[gfycat data_id="ThriftyAgonizingArgali"][gfycat data_id="DopeyImpeccableGavial"][gfycat data_id="SafeWellmadeCommongonolek"]

“An open world adventure. The player explores, repairs and retells a broken story. Uncover lost characters and hidden things. Truth is in the Telling.”

[Visit the Website] | [Follow on Tumblr]

[gfycat data_id="SinfulGleamingAztecant"]

via /r/gamedev

I found the individual scene gifs on cartrdge, and put them together.

Pioneers

developed by Eigen Lenk | Platforms: Windows, Mac

[gfycat data_id="GargantuanInstructiveFireant"][gfycat data_id="NewThornyKitten"][gfycat data_id="DifferentEvenBeardedcollie"]

“An atmospheric turn-based exploration/adventure RPG where you lead a party of travellers in search of treasure-rich temples, new tribes and ways to go down in history – ways to go beyond the horizon. To achieve all that you complete quests building up your reputation to become a sought out explorer by kings and commoners alike.”

[Download Alpha on itch.io] | [Visit the Website]

via /r/gamedev