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 Ludomotion | published by Big Sugar
“A roguelite action-RPG and prodigious sequel to the critically acclaimed indie gem, Unexplored. Leave the Dungeon of Doom behind and venture into a vast, wondrous world as you embark on a heroic quest to destroy the mysterious Staff of Yendor.
“Explore beautiful landscapes and discover hidden marvels. Encounter magical creatures and dangerous foes. Make brave choices and put your faith in good fortune. Featuring a unique legacy system, advanced procedural generation technology, and rich, generative storytelling…”
[Wishlist on Steam] | [Support on Fig]
via Kinda Funny Games Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020
developed by Silent Road Games
“A puzzle-adventure game with environmental narrative in 2.5D. You play as Xin, an astronaut stranded during a mission on Titan. After losing the rest of her crew in an accident, she will be forced to complete the mission in solitary as she discovers disturbing events that will question her perception of reality.”
[Back on Kickstarter] | [Wishlist on Steam]
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Release: 2020
developed by Red Thread Games
“A single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a picturesque coastal community in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your gregarious and enigmatic young ward.”
Made by the same team that created Dreamfall Chapters and The Longest Journey. Experience an idyllic countryside that changes with your character’s mental state, and unravel its secrets using dynamic conversation.
[Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
via Get Indie Gaming Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Release: May 29, 2019
developed by Pixel-boy
“Fairy song is an exploration game, you take part in a vast and mysterious world, where you’ll meet lots of curious characters, visit various environments, freely explore these peaceful landscapes, and maybe you’ll discover the secrets they hide.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: June 2, 2018
developed by Inasa Fujio | Platforms: TBA
A story driven exploration and adventure game set in the Japanese countryside and revolving around a college student who has decided to work as a postman over summer break. Other than enjoying the beautiful scenery you will also be traveling around the area delivering letters, exploring hidden areas, as well as interacting with and learning the stories of the local residents, spirits, and yokai creatures.
This is still early in development and for now the best way to stay updated is to follow Inasa Fujio on Twitter where you can find a few more videos to tease your curiosity. :)
Release: TBA
developed by Vidloonnya Reborn | Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, PS4, Switch
A relaxing adventure about an extraterrestrial creature named Sayri who tries to find a new home on an unknown planet. Sayri is a cute creature with a bundle of ears and legs, along with telepathic abilities that allow Sayri to physically affect the environment of the world.
Explore various settings each with their own art style and story, make friends with creatures you meet along the way and combine your abilities to solve environmental puzzles and discover where you belong.
via /r/IndieGaming Release: 2019
developed by Eastshade Studios | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
“You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Discover mysteries and uncover secrets about the land. Surmount natural impasses to reach forgotten places. Experience how your actions impact the world around you.”
This is one of the first things I posted about when I started sharing indie games, almost exactly four years ago. Glad to see it releasing soon!
[Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
Release: February 13, 2019
developed by students at the University of Applied Sciences in Salzburg, Austria | Platforms: Windows, Mac
“A pacifistic exploration art game.”
“The player slips into the role of a mighty forest god to restore the harmony in a mesmerizing forest and relieve it of a mysterious infestation. This shuddersome, mothlike infestation is drawn to the conflicts of the forest’s inhabitants.
“Through observation and by using the abilities of nurturing and withering fascinating plants, the player can solve said conflicts. NIVA’s scenic art style, relaxing music and simple but intriguing game mechanics invite you to explore the forest and have a rest from the stressful everyday life.”
[Download on itch.io] | [Visit the Website]
Some of the gifs made from a video by TookiPalooki.
developed by Hello Games | Platforms: Windows, PS4
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“A game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.”
“Every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits.”
This is (finally!) releasing today on PS4, and coming to Steam on Friday (August 12th). I’m not sure any game can live up to the amount of crazy hype this has drummed up, but I’ll be happy to just putter around for a bit in the art style. =) I hope the devs can find some sanity in the near future, the last couple of weeks have seemed super intense.
[Buy on PSN] | [Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
These are baby turtles that sit like owls, I just can’t >.<
