peekaboo
developed by Megagon Industries | published by Thunderful Publishing
“Just you and your bike – take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash – all the way from the peak to the valley!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Xbox One, PS4
Release: October 23, 2019
developed by Khalil Arafan, Joram van Loenen, & Yoann Turpin
“The player explores a lush beautiful valley. Home of birds. Using an old binocular and journal you set out to spot the surrounding wildlife, discovering the local species and secrets hidden around the hills, rivers, and lakes. Through listening, observation, stealth, and timing the player strives to collect all species and their behaviors. Collect feathers, find nests and eggs. Endure the weather and uncover the hidden secrets of a Norway inspired scenery.”
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Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA
developed by TL-TONIC
“A story-driven merchant adventure that will test your sense of strategy and empathy as you make tough decisions for a fox merchant girl aiming to save the life of a loved one.”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2020
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.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: October 15, 2019
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
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.”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2020
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.
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
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.”
Platforms: Windows, Linux (consoles TBA)
Release: September 18, 2019