“A hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.”
Platforms: Windows
release: August 6, 2020
Tag: Best Indie Games of 2020
Creaks
“The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking – and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Apple Arcade
Release: July 22, 2020
Carrion
“A reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Xbox, Switch
Release: July 23, 2020
Röki
“An adventure game inspired by Scandinavian folklore – a dark contemporary fairy tale underpinned by a touching narrative, an alluring art style, ancient puzzles and atmospheric exploration.
“Join Tove on a fantastical journey to save her family; one that takes her deep into a hidden, long forgotten world of folklore, filled with strange locations and even stranger creatures. Explore the ancient wilderness, solve its mysteries, and save your family in this modern adventure game for all.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Release: July 23, 2020 (Switch & Mac TBA)
Timelie
“An adventure through time, which every precise moment of action is crucial. Use your abilities to solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of this abstract world.
“With Timeline, player can control time of game like any media player. Drag left to rewind time to the past and undo your actions. Drag right to seek the future and gain the information to change your past. Guides a lost girl and a companion cat travelling across vibrant, surreal and abstract realms. Manipulate time to uncover hidden secrets and get both of them get back home.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020
Cloudpunk
“A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.
“You go everywhere, from the Marrow below to the spires that pierce the grey clouds high above before scraping the edge of the troposphere. No delivery job is too dangerous, and no one is faster than a Cloudpunk driver. In this story-based exploration game, you will meet a diverse range of characters including androids, AI and unscrupulous humans at every level of society. Everyone has a story, and in the course of one night in Nivalis, everything will change.”
Platforms: Windows (PS4, Xbox, & Switch to come)
Release: April 24, 2020
Kind Words
“A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We’re all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: September 12, 2019
Yes, Your Grace
“In this kingdom management RPG, petitioners will arrive in the throne room each turn to ask for your advice and assistance. Decide whether to help them with their problems, or to conserve resources for more important matters. Remember: supplies are limited, and not everyone has the kingdom’s best interests at heart…”
Platforms: Windows, consoles to come
Release: March 6, 2020
LUNA – The Shadow Dust
“A charming hand-animated puzzle adventure without written dialogue featuring dual character control. Behind the shadow of reality, an enchanted world awaits illumination. Experience the magical journey of a young boy and his companion as they solve puzzles and trace back the memories of old, brought to life with visually stunning, wordless cinematics. Enter the ancient tower that stands at the edge of the world and discover the hand-drawn cinematics, intricate puzzles and haunting music of this indie gem.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: February 13, 2020
The Pedestrian
“A 2.5D side scrolling puzzle platformer. You are The Pedestrian! Enter into a dynamic 3D world with stunning graphics and challenging puzzles. You play by rearranging and reconnecting public signs in order to explore and advance through each engaging environment.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: January 29, 2020