“A peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!”
Platforms: Windows
Release: April 28, 2022
“A turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. A prequel story set in The Messenger’s universe, it tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch (other consoles TBA)
Release: 2022
“A rogue-lite, melee-based action-RPG whose treacherous, ever-evolving path will challenge players with reactionary combat, vicious enemies, and formidable boss fights. A rain of blades has fallen to Earth in a catastrophic event known as the “World Rending.” Play as Colt, an unwitting hero who must venture forth to collect these swords and learn to wield the powers within each unique blade.
“What allies await your arrival? What foes snarl at your progress? What extraordinary and mysterious swords wait to be wielded? Discover the answers and unleash the power of Swordcery to vanquish the Celestial evil that seeks to corrupt our world!”
Platforms: PC
Release: 2023
“Set your belongings on fire on a beautiful voxel art puzzle island. Enjoy hours of deep puzzles as you explore the interactive hub world and discover surprising new mechanics.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch
Release: September 30, 2021
“A coming-of-age tale of discovery through exploration across a strikingly rendered open world desert. Go on a deeply personal journey across an alien planet as the young Sable, exploring ancient monuments, ruined architecture, and ships fallen from the cosmos, all while learning the history of its inhabitants and discovering her place in the world.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Release: September 23, 2021
“A platform-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-painted art and a calm, relaxing atmosphere. The game tells the story about Hoa, a little girl who lost her family, and her journey through a breathtaking and magical world back to her homeland.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5
Release: August 24, 2021
“Embody the demi-goddess Imë and purify the temple where the Lysfangha is kept, a magical artifact that protects the world. Using your temporal powers, duplicate yourself by going back in time. Cooperate with a growing horde of your past clones to repel the invasion!”
Platform: Windows
Release: June 25, 2021
“Aa story-rich action-adventure game about childhood escapism. Take command of a magical swarm of curious creatures to battle precarious wildlife and supernatural foes, construct and craft new pathways, and discover the secrets of a forgotten world.
“A unique and sequestered world rich with centuries full of lore. Woods, caves, coastline, ancient shrines… The Deep Woods is full of puzzles to be solved and secrets waiting to be uncovered.”
Platforms: Windows, Xbox One
Release: May 20, 2021
“Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes.
“You are Narita Boy, a legendary digital hero in an epic quest through simultaneous dimensions. The digital kingdom is under attack and you are called as their last hope of survival. Explore a vast world to find the techno sword, the only effective weapon against the threat.”
I beat this recently and while it had its problems I really enjoyed it for the most part. Great art and animations with an awesome feeling of nostalgia and an absolutely amazing soundtrack.
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release: March 30, 2021
“A handcrafted puzzle adventure game made entirely out of paper. Along with atmospheric music made by Floex, it creates a mysterious and unique paper world, shrouded in shadow and light.
“Papetura tells a story about lonely paper creature Pape, trapped in a flowery prison. One day Pape escapes and finds little Tura, a magical being that he’ll take care of. Together they will have to face dark and flaming monsters which will try to burn down their beloved paper world.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: May 7, 2021