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Indie Games 2017 [April] Riders of Rhea on Rain Worlds Reel

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
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IndieGAF recommends: The 50 Best Indie Games of 2013: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=766928
IndieGAF recommends: The 50 Best Indie Games of 2014: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=985103
IndieGAF recommends: The 50 Best Indie Games of 2015: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1203844

As before, voting is going to happen in the last week of the month.

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2. Overview
3. Introductory Blurb
4. Indie Media Corner

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5. Remarkable Indie Release Dates coming up this month!"]

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6. Recently released Indies!

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7. Upcoming Indies to look forward to!

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We are always interested in getting to know more people with the same hobby. If you share our love for Indies, let us know! We talk about anything Indie, want to talk about the mess that DoubleFine is leaving behind? The depth(s) of Dwarf Fortress? Need recommendations? This is the right spot to ask! We'd also love to read more impressions :)

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If you want to suggest a game that has recently released or that looks interesting, but hasnt released yet, please follow the following formatting structure so the post is picked up by Toma-Bot:

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Hey! I assume you are new in this thread series and want to see what we were up to? Or you didnt have enough time to play through all of the games from the last month but still want to catch up with the best ones? Then this list is for YOU! These were the games we enjoyed the most in the previous thread, voted on by the community (More thorough descriptions and impressions in the previous thread, especially the last few pages with the voting):

1. Hollow Knight - $14.99 (PC)
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http://hollowknight.com/

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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2. Morphblade - $4.99 (PC)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/494720/

In Morphblade you move around a grid slicing, smashing and bursting waves of nasty red bugs. Each tile you move to transforms you into a different weapon: on a Blades hex you can slice enemies on either side of you, on an Arrow you can launch yourself through two enemies in a row.
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2. Torment: TIdes of Numenera - $44.99 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One)
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https://torment.inxile-entertainment.com/

Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook's Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.
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4. Fragments of Euclid - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
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https://nusan.itch.io/fragments-of-euclid

Fragments of Euclid is a game about exploring and solving puzzle in a mind-bending environment inspired by M.C. Escher. Enjoy the peaceful mood while trying to understand this strangely connected world.
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4. Night in the Woods - $19.99 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4)
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http://www.nightinthewoods.com/

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
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I noticed there are a few noteworthy, and relatively unknown, projects that deserve a shoutout here because I feel that they share a common interest with the people in this thread. I talked to the guy from Pixabyte and MetaVendetta and both are very enthusiastic about the things they love and figured you might appreciate the shoutout as well. If you enjoy anything here or want to give feedback, let these guys know via their websites or also here in this thread. If you appreciate something, let people know. A heads up can sometimes very valuable.

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This is a monthly podcast series that presents notable Indie Game soundtracks. A likeable host and guests, a fantastic track selection, interesting discussions and a focus for Indies will make this one a mainstay in my monthly threads.

Episode 11: Episode 11: Summer Girls
[Wolfenstien | Elysian Shadows | Trials Fusion | Fract OSC | Out There | Parappa the Rapper]

GAF Thread: Freeware Games
So many free games are out there and so many are just really good games that a large majority of people will never play. From developers with large portfolios of freeware games, to free alphas and betas, to the hundreds and hundreds of entries for game jams such as Seven Day Roguelike, Seven Day FPS, Ludum Dare, and others, to the talented work of Digipen students, there's just an astounding amount of quality free games to play and enjoy that this thread tries to uncover.
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
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2Dark - $24.99 (PC, Xbox One)
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https://www.2dark.tv/

2Dark is a stealth adventure game developed by Frédérick Raynal, the pioneer of survival horror games and creator of Alone in the Dark. Make your way through the lairs of psychopaths, unravel intrigue where madness mingles with horror, and, above all, save the kids!

Abatron - $19.99 (PC)
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http://www.abatrongame.com/

Abatron is a multiplayer action strategy shooter. It's galactic dominance with controlled combat. First build your base and troops in Commander mode. Then jump into any unit at any time in First Person or in Third Person mode and confront your enemy head on.

Battle Brothers - $29.99 (PC)
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http://battlebrothersgame.com/

Battle Brothers is a turn based tactical RPG which has you leading a mercenary company in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go, whom to hire or to fight, what contracts to take and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Bomb Squad Academy - $6.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)
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http://bombsquad.academy/

Save the world one wire at a time with Bomb Squad Academy, a puzzle game where you have to defuse bombs under a time constraint.

Cosmic Express - $9.99 (PC, Mac, Linux), $4.99 (iOS, Android)
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https://cosmicexpressgame.com/

Cosmic Express is a puzzle game about planning the train route for the world's most awkward space colony, from the minds behind A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build and the art of Tyu from Klondike. It's cute, harder than it looks, and guaranteed to give you hours of frustrating fun across hundreds of levels.

Criquette - Free (PC)
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http://freelives.net/jams-2/criquette/

Every expense was spared in simulating this most cherished sport. From accurate modelling of the cricket paddles, to the facial expressions, even the blades of grass on the field.

Four Last Things - $7.99 (PC)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/503400/

Four Last Things is a point-and-click adventure game made from Renaissance-era paintings and public domain recordings of classical music. It is about sin, and the Four Last Things – Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell – and strives to be intelligent and ridiculous in equal measures.

Future Unfolding - $19.99 (PC, Mac)
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http://www.futureunfolding.com/

Future Unfolding lets you explore a mysterious landscape filled with life. Decipher the surreal logic of its world and open up new areas to discover.

Halen - Free beta (PC)
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https://www.skypyre.com/halen-game

Halen: Ballad of the Blade Thief is a single player, third person action platformer, where the player uses combat and agility to navigate the environment, fight enemies, and find secrets, while trying to escape the dangerous temple.

Jukebox - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
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https://antform.itch.io/jukebox-

It's a jukebox. It makes music

Kona - $19.99 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One)
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http://www.konagame.com/

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. The first installment in a series of four games, Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Liberation Circuit - Free (PC)
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https://linleyh.itch.io/liberation-circuit

Escape from a hostile computer system! Harvest data to create an armada of battle-processes to aid your escape! Take command directly and play the game as an RTS, or use the game's built-in editor and compiler to write your own unit AI in a simplified version of C!

Overload - $24.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)
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http://playoverload.com/

A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent

Rain World - $19.99 (PC, PS4)
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http://rainworldgame.com/

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Reel - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
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https://arcto.itch.io/toryanse-reel

Reel is a tiny, wordless, interactive short-story about an elderly woman exploring the building where she works.The player interacts with objects and elements in the games environment; turning on lights, knocking things over etc. Certain interactions will push the narrative along, but the aim is to create the sense that the player is exploring alongside the character as opposed to having control over her.

Riders of Rhea - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
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https://powerhoof.itch.io/riders-of-rhea

A more motorcycley take on a space shooter. Blast some baddies, upgrade your bike, and do some sick burnouts.

Skies of Chaos - Free (Browser)
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http://www.skiesofchaos.com/

A free air traffic control game

Skipchaser - $9.99 (PC, Mac)
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http://ponywolf.com/skipchaser

Skipchaser is a rogue-like, story driven sci-fi fantasy shooter with customizable weapons, procedural levels and fast paced gunfights. Battle and loot your way through an abandoned mining wasteland while upgrading your gun and gear along the way.

Snake Pass - $19.99 (PC, PS4, Switch)
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http://www.snake-pass.com/

Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure from award winning independent studio Sumo Digital!

Styx: Shards of Darkness - $39.99 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
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http://www.styx-game.com/

Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.

Sumoman - $16.99 (PC)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/552970/

Sumoman is an adventure puzzle platformer with advanced physics, destructible objects and the ability to reverse time. Solve various physical puzzles, trying to keep the unstable Sumoman on his feet in challenging environments.

Wartile - $19.99 (PC)
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http://www.wartile.com/

In WARTILE miniature figures battle it out in a real time strategy video game. Position your figurines, use their strengths and be mindful of their weaknesses, activate their special abilities and play your action cards to gain the upper hand on the playing field.
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
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<a href="http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92985806" target="_blank">http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfile...s/?id=92985806</a>

A Long Road Home - ????
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http://www.onebitstudio.com/games/alongroadhome/

A Long Road Home is an indie point and click adventure game, created in a top down, 2D perspective. The gameplay harkens back to the adventure games of old, with lots of text descriptions, puzzle solving and item usage.

Costumenaut - 2017 (PC)
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=866436176

Costumenaut is a top-down shoot 'em up game with a roguelike elements. In Costumenaut, you play as a poor nerd who has been abducted by alien spaceship and wandering the universe, whose costumes are his only weapon. Choose one of the 9 costumes to defeat the enemy in 5 different extraterrestrial environments.

Depth of Extinction - PC, Mac

Holdfast - PC
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http://www.holdfastgame.com/

Holdfast: Nations At War is an online multiplayer first and third person shooter focusing on a combination of teamwork and individual skill. Take part in historic clashes on land and at sea waged by the most powerful nations during the great Napoleonic Era.

Holobunnies: Pause Café - March 22nd 2017 (PC, Mac, Linux)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/497710

Holobunnies: Pause Café is the Holobunnies spinoff you didn't know you wanted: three little games in one fun-filled package! Cruising around in space and trying to find a new planet to live on is hard work, after all, and that's just what Pause Café is all about<b></b>: the Holobunnies taking a break from their intergalactic escapades. Fight your friends in an exciting two-player brawler, take on old-school boss battles challenges, and help Kitcat find its way to the Holobunnies in the runner mode.

Kingsway - August 2017 (PC)
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https://twitter.com/int_main

Kingsway is an RPG in which you use a mock operating system to manage your adventure.

Ky&#333;fu No Sekai - PC
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https://panstas.itch.io/world-of-horror

The year is 198X. Disgusting creatures terrorize a small seaside town in Japan as reality starts to crumble, and the Old Gods reawaken to sate their primal hunger. It's a losing battle, but maybe you've got what it takes to postpone the inevitable. The end of the world is at hand.

Linkage - Summer 2017 (PC)
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=874439128

Linkage is a first-person story-driven puzzle game. Open world, 4 different locations to explore, dozens of puzzles to solve and 20 stories to link. Each abnormal figure represents character's memories - solve them in order to reveal deep, nonlinear life story. Go wherever you want, reveal the secret behind every level, discover your past and build up your future.

Ludmilla - PC
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https://spacebackyard.tumblr.com/Ludmilla

”Ludmilla" is a narrative-platform videogame based on the ”lost cosmonauts story".In the 1961 a Russian capsule set down on a strange land.An unknown voice signal will guide Ludmilla to discover the deep truth of her journey.

Mineko's Night Market - PC and Mac
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http://minekosnightmarket.com/

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRdJ1G-SGQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRdJ1G-SGQ</a>

Missile Cards - April 7th (PC)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/586390

MISSILE CARDS is an intense turn-based defense card game inspired by the retro Atari classic Missile Command. Arm your defenses and blast away flaming death orbs, nuclear warheads, and other hazards hurtling down from space. High replay and lots of unlockables!

My Memory of Us - PC
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http://mymemoryofus.com/en/home/

My Memory of Us is a reminiscence of a friendship between a boy and a girl. A friendship made during tough times. Times of terror, pain, and exclusion in a world where people were forced to live in two artificially detached worlds.

Parted - April 2017
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https://twitter.com/Parted_Game

A narrative-driven mobile puzzler.

Phantom Trigger - ????
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http://www.phantomtrigger.com/

Phantom Trigger is a Hardcore Neon Slasher with RPG and Roguelike elements. Figure out what's real as you follow the story of Stan on a journey through surreal and twisted worlds.

Planetary Conqueror: Gurenmaru - PC
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https://twitter.com/majdakar

An RTS/survival game hybrid. Battle other robots in strategic fast-paced combat

Plasma Puncher - May 2017 (PC)
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http://plasmapuncher.com/

The life of a white blood cell ain't easy. especially when its home is invaded by a humongous Microbe leading a horde of micro organisms set out to dominate the bloodstream! As the last white cell standing, you must survive while striving to destroy the Mother-Microbe, using your bare fists and an assortment of power-ups and upgrades!

Project Remedium - ????
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http://atomic-jelly.com/games/

When a casual medical intervention reveals major health complications that end up really bad, it is up to the steadfast nanobots to fix all the mess... and discover, why everything failed in the first place.

Solstice Chronicles: MIA - PC, Mac, Linux, PS4
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http://www.solsticechronicles.com/

Solstice Chronicles: MIA is a twin-stick shooter with a tactical edge. Battle for survival against waves of Martian mutants while using the skills of your drone companion to drastically alter the threats you face.

Strangerville - ????

The Alpinist - PC
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https://thealpinist-game.tumblr.com...e-alpinist-facts-sheet-explore-the-meaning-of

The Alpinist is a 2D narrative contemplative platformer game developed by Bobcat Studio. You will confront dangerous situations, calling for your character climbing competences and, sometimes, your survival instinct.

The Come Up - PC, VR
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http://www.robertnally.com/?page_id=305

The Come Up is a 3D Metroidvania that seeks to fully utilize 3 dimensional space by pushing level design and gameplay vertically as well as horizontally. Virtual reality is a unique platform that lends itself to tall visuals and height-based experiences.

The Nightmare From Beyond - PC, PS4
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http://www.facethenightmare.com/

The Nightmare from Beyond is a cosmic-horror third person platformer inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft. You take on the role of Sanja, a young woman from the D'nyg race, as she explores a mysterious land in search for her sister, Dajana

Traitor Nightly - ????
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http://subalterngames.com/traitor-nightly/

Traitor Nightly is an experimental art game about soft narrative choices.

Unknown game from Little Wolf Studio - PC, Consoles
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http://www.littlewolfstudio.com/game/

Whilst we can't give away too much just yet - what we can say, is that the game will heavily feature strong emotive themes in a rich and varied landscape. The game is a single player console and PC experience, in a fully 3D stylised world.

Unnamed cyberpunk game - ????

Vokabulantis - PC
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http://www.kongorange.com/word-pharmacy

Vokabulantis is an episodic game where puppet film and computer game merge, so you experience and discover the poetic reality of language. The game makes language tangible. The tactility of puppet films in an interactive universe is for us the complete realization of the idea of making language something, you can physically interact with and not just letters on papers or screens.

Win That War - April 7th (PC)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/599040

Win That War! is a massive scale real-time strategy game, putting thousands of players at the heart of a single campaign of fierce galactic conquest. Discover new planets. Develop your arsenal. Strive to be the best to extend the domination of your corporation.

X Morph - PC, PS4, Xbox One
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http://www.xmorphdefense.com/

A Unique fusion of a top down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the X-Morph - an alien species that invades Earth to harvest its resources and terraform the surface. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into heat of the battle. Build mazes for incoming enemies in an environment that provides exceptional planning freedom. Tear down buildings and collapse bridges to support your defense or to simply indulge in a spectacle of unprecedented destruction. Possess a range of unique alien weapons and use defense strategies like you've never seen before in this genre.
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
5th, thread open, filling the thread will take some time.
 

Toma

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Thread filled! As usual, if there are errors anywhere, let me know in the thread. ;)
 
Loot Rascals - 14.99€
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/443880/

Only you can rescue Big Barry - your huge robot head pal - from a space theme park that’s been invaded by a tentacled pan-dimensional godbeast.
Explore an alien planet, beat a menagerie of strange baddies and win Loot Cards which give you special abilities.
Re-posting my impressions from previous thread:
Very pleased with that game. Granted, I have a sweet spot for roguelikes. This one trully has an amazing art direction and lots of personality. It really presents itself as a boiled-down roguelike and I liked how seemingly casual playing it felt, but that there are some interesting, more complex mechanics underneath its candy coated skin. Really fun, even though it's still a roguelike so you know what you're in for
 
Cosmic Express' image isn't showing for me, and you can remove Routine from the Upcoming Game (it's the first game)

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That list of new releases is awesome. I picked up Battle Brothers earlier and it's pretty great so far. Really tough, but combat feels very brutal and there's a hefty amount of depth and strategy
 

Kitbash

Member
I'm on the fence regarding Domina. Steam reviewers are giving it a beating for not including a save function and I can't say I blame them. It can take several hours to get through a 'run' -- save functionality is pretty essential!

On the other hand, the Twitch integration is really well done. Voting on decisions, affecting battles by cheering & booing, gladiator names pulled from chat, etc. It's just a shame so much effort was spent on this aspect before the basics were in place.
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
I'm on the fence regarding Domina. Steam reviewers are giving it a beating for not including a save function and I can't say I blame them. It can take several hours to get through a 'run' -- save functionality is pretty essential!

On the other hand, the Twitch integration is really well done. Voting on decisions, affecting battles by cheering & booing, gladiator names pulled from chat, etc. It's just a shame so much effort was spent on this aspect before the basics were in place.

Well, at least it will be fun to watch, but yeah, probably not the smartest decision as it alienates a lot of the potential userbase.
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
Below - PC (Steam) & Xbox One - TBA


Was delayed from summer 2016 until an unknown date. Still looks great.

I played an early version in 2015 and I loved the look and feel, but I am very glad they take some more time with it, especially regarding gameplay and progression.
 

baconcow

Member
I played an early version in 2015 and I loved the look and feel, but I am very glad they take some more time with it, especially regarding gameplay and progression.

Nice! It has been on my list of most anticipated indie games.
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
Appaaarently the Frozen Synapse 2 Closed Beta is rolling out. Still waiting for my key, but that my excitement is rising. :D
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
I played a little at Rezzed last week. It crashed :(

:( But yeah, closed Beta, so I am not expecting the most polished game in the world yet.
 
Toma, since you're the resident EU IV expert, what are the must-have expansions?

Right now, I'm thinking: Wealth of Nations, Rights of Man, Art of War, and Common Sense
 

Toma

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Toma, since you're the resident EU IV expert, what are the must-have expansions?

Right now, I'm thinking: Wealth of Nations, Rights of Man, Art of War, and Common Sense

Really tough to say, some have a bit of a worse reputation than others, but they all offer at least something intriguing that you might like.

I'd say Art of War and Common Sense are pretty crucial, the other two you named are very good as well, and I also really like Conquest of Paradise for what it adds to the colonization aspect.

Might want to look around a bit as its probably cheaper to just buy the bundle with all the DLC packs, as thats only 45&#8364; and you get a ton of value from it with all the DLC.
 
Slime-san - $11.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)
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http://slime-san.com/

Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!

Missile Cards - $4.99 (PC)
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http://www.missilecards.com/

MISSILE CARDS is an intense turn-based defense card game inspired by the retro Atari classic Missile Command. Arm your defenses and blast away flaming death orbs, nuclear warheads, and other hazards hurtling down from space. High replay and lots of unlockables!

Kommissar - $8.99 (PC)
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http://www.beardserkstudio.com/

Kommissar is a political prosecution simulator in a totalitarian regime. Keep the Independent City-State of Roulettenburg united under the regime iron fist. Watch for your fellow citizens and seize the dissidents for the glory of the fatherland.
 

Toma

Let me show you through these halls, my friend, where treasures of indie gaming await...
Is it cool to post your own game in this thread?

Sure, go ahead. :) We are always curious what other Gaffers made.
(Though I might take the right not to include a game someone made himself in the game list for the upcoming month)
 
Sure, go ahead. :) We are always curious what other Gaffers made.
(Though I might take the right not to include a game someone made himself in the game list for the upcoming month)

Okey dokey!

Yeah don't worry this is most likely a five year project, so no rush. My game will have a release date of at least 2019 (depending on investment; crowdsourced or otherwise).

The game is close to be able to be put into the "Not yet released games:" category of this thread but I'd like to develop more of a vertical slice of the game before I fully showcase it in this way.

But in the mean time my twitter will have updates https://twitter.com/MonoBrainChris

Well done on this thread though dude! I can't wait to showcase my game properly. :)
 

Moobabe

Member
New Humble Monthly is upon us:

The Witness
Layers of Fear
Black Mesa
Kingdom: New Lands
event[0]
Tumblestone
Slime-San
Jawns

Pleased with this one - keen for Black Mesa, Kingdom and event[0] in particular.

If anyone is keen for The Witness/Layers of Fear and are willing to chuck me a few quid then give me a shout!
 

SapientWolf

Trucker Sexologist
Criquette - Free (PC)
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http://freelives.net/jams-2/criquette/

Every expense was spared in simulating this most cherished sport. From accurate modelling of the cricket paddles, to the facial expressions, even the blades of grass on the field.

Finally, someone has decided to do this great sport justice.

Oh, and Forts is coming out soon. It's been in this thread since 2015. And from what I've played, it's all kinds good. It's like World of Goo, but with more ass kicking.

Forts - PC April 19

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http://store.steampowered.com/app/410900/

Forts is a real-time physics-based strategy game of construction and destruction, in which players fight over the last of earth's natural resources.
 
I'm hoping this is the right spot but I've recently started becoming more interested in indie titles on the PS4. I'm a bit burned out on the more AAA titles out there.

I picked up Oxenfree and beat that yesterday. Absolutely adored that game. I played through Limbo and Inside and fell in love with those too. I even tried out Gone Home and enjoyed that for what it was and I'm currently in the midst of Shantae and the Pirates Curse.

I've found these games far more engrossing and enjoyable than the recent big hitters out of AAA devs. My gaming time is limited so it's nice knowing I can get through these types of games in a short period of time and not lose interest after 20 hours and barely cracking a dent in an open world title. Plus, while I do enjoy a challenge (Souls/Bloodborne fan) I like having something a bit on the forgiving side.

So, blah blah blah, help me out with some other titles I can pick up! There looks to be a wealth of indie titles out there (well, slightly less so on the PS4).
 
I'm hoping this is the right spot but I've recently started becoming more interested in indie titles on the PS4. I'm a bit burned out on the more AAA titles out there.

I picked up Oxenfree and beat that yesterday. Absolutely adored that game. I played through Limbo and Inside and fell in love with those too. I even tried out Gone Home and enjoyed that for what it was and I'm currently in the midst of Shantae and the Pirates Curse.

I've found these games far more engrossing and enjoyable than the recent big hitters out of AAA devs. My gaming time is limited so it's nice knowing I can get through these types of games in a short period of time and not lose interest after 20 hours and barely cracking a dent in an open world title. Plus, while I do enjoy a challenge (Souls/Bloodborne fan) I like having something a bit on the forgiving side.

So, blah blah blah, help me out with some other titles I can pick up! There looks to be a wealth of indie titles out there (well, slightly less so on the PS4).
Some mostly not-so-long recommendations:
Snake Pass
Sublevel Zero
The Witness
The Bug Butcher
Jazzpunk
Four-Sided Fantasy
Hyper Light Drifter
 

nbnt

is responsible for the well-being of this island.
I'm hoping this is the right spot but I've recently started becoming more interested in indie titles on the PS4. I'm a bit burned out on the more AAA titles out there.

I picked up Oxenfree and beat that yesterday. Absolutely adored that game. I played through Limbo and Inside and fell in love with those too. I even tried out Gone Home and enjoyed that for what it was and I'm currently in the midst of Shantae and the Pirates Curse.

I've found these games far more engrossing and enjoyable than the recent big hitters out of AAA devs. My gaming time is limited so it's nice knowing I can get through these types of games in a short period of time and not lose interest after 20 hours and barely cracking a dent in an open world title. Plus, while I do enjoy a challenge (Souls/Bloodborne fan) I like having something a bit on the forgiving side.

So, blah blah blah, help me out with some other titles I can pick up! There looks to be a wealth of indie titles out there (well, slightly less so on the PS4).
Braid
Freedom Planet
Journey
Shovel Knight
Super Meat Boy
To The Moon

I consider these the "essentials", among my favorite games ever, and most of them are available on PS4. :)
 

Wozman23

Member
I'm hoping this is the right spot but I've recently started becoming more interested in indie titles on the PS4. I'm a bit burned out on the more AAA titles out there.

I picked up Oxenfree and beat that yesterday. Absolutely adored that game. I played through Limbo and Inside and fell in love with those too. I even tried out Gone Home and enjoyed that for what it was and I'm currently in the midst of Shantae and the Pirates Curse.

I've found these games far more engrossing and enjoyable than the recent big hitters out of AAA devs. My gaming time is limited so it's nice knowing I can get through these types of games in a short period of time and not lose interest after 20 hours and barely cracking a dent in an open world title. Plus, while I do enjoy a challenge (Souls/Bloodborne fan) I like having something a bit on the forgiving side.

So, blah blah blah, help me out with some other titles I can pick up! There looks to be a wealth of indie titles out there (well, slightly less so on the PS4).

This has pretty much been my mood for the last handful of years:

If you like arcade-y stuff (the top 4 were all my indie GOTYs when they released):
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (free with PS+ this month) - It's better with a partner but still enjoyable solo.
Resogun - the classic Defender arcade game on crack
Velocity 2X - Shmup + platforming with a teleportation mechanic
Thumper - a hellish, anxiety-inducing rhythm game unlike anything I've ever played
Soft Body - a challenge for dual stick multitasking

Others (somewhat) in order of greatness:
Snake Pass - one of the best platformers ever, fun controls to master
Unravel - a beautiful platformer with a lot of heart
140 - minimalist rhythm platforming perfection
The Witness - a beefy puzzle game that will require quite a bit of brain power
Hyper Light Drifter - the original Zelda on crack
The Swapper - exellent puzzle, excellent atmosphere
Headlander - metroidvania with silly Double Fine humor
Furi - a stylish, challenging action shmup hybrid
Hue - a simple yet charming puzzle game
Grow Home, Grow Up - sandbox-y, explore-y platformers
Aragami - cell shaded stealth for people who don't like stealth games
Super Time Force Ultra - a retro-inspired run and gun a great cast of characters and time rewinding mechanics
CounterSpy - sidescrolling action stealth
Hohokum - light on gameplay, but assaults the audio and visual senses
Stick it to the Man - a humorous sidescrolling adventure game
Dust: An Elysian Tail - a sidescrolling action brawler with nice style
Firewatch - narrative-driven + Olly Moss' art style
Binding of Isaac - roguelike inspired by the original Zelda dungeons

The PS3 Ports (all amazing):
Sound Shapes - another great rhythm platformer with creation tools
The Unfinished Swan - a FPS where you start by shooting paint balls in a completely white room
Guacamelee! - a metroidvania platformer/brawler hybrid with a great style
Journey - the go to for the games are art debate
PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate - an old school inspired Shmup with water and lava physics, co-op

Upcoming:
Little Nightmares - an eerie sidescroller, getting a physical release
Nex Machina - a spiritual successor to Resogun

It's a lot to take in, but they're all games I've enjoyed immensely. There are so many amazing indie titles that I'm probably missing a ton of other great games.
 
Oh, and PushingButtons, you got to play Oxenfree again. That Continue option isn't just for show

Also, I got to recommend this podcast: The Short Game. Focused on games that can be completed in a few hours/weekend, which ends up mostly being indie games
 
Wow, thanks everyone for the suggestions. More_Badass, thanks for the heads up on Oxenfree. I continued it this morning, very interesting.

I'm tempted to grab a bunch of these but trying to be somewhat financially responsible.

Snake Pass, Night in the Woods, Little Nightmares are all on my to buy list now. Also this What Remains of Edith Finch game is looking really good.
 

Moobabe

Member
I'm hoping this is the right spot but I've recently started becoming more interested in indie titles on the PS4. I'm a bit burned out on the more AAA titles out there.

I picked up Oxenfree and beat that yesterday. Absolutely adored that game. I played through Limbo and Inside and fell in love with those too. I even tried out Gone Home and enjoyed that for what it was and I'm currently in the midst of Shantae and the Pirates Curse.

I've found these games far more engrossing and enjoyable than the recent big hitters out of AAA devs. My gaming time is limited so it's nice knowing I can get through these types of games in a short period of time and not lose interest after 20 hours and barely cracking a dent in an open world title. Plus, while I do enjoy a challenge (Souls/Bloodborne fan) I like having something a bit on the forgiving side.

So, blah blah blah, help me out with some other titles I can pick up! There looks to be a wealth of indie titles out there (well, slightly less so on the PS4).

Ok hold up, wait a minute, slow down my friend.

Now I know you've read through all of the lists below, had a nice skim, read the little descriptions BUT...

The Witness should 100% be the next game you play.

I don't think there's been a game in the last 5 or so years that has stayed with me after "finishing" it.

It'll take you a little longer than most of the other games the guys recommended, and is probably a little more expensive (unless you have a PC to play it on where it's on sale often), and I can't even guarantee that you're going to love it...

But it's so beautiful, so serene, so clever and flies in the face of so much modern AAA design. It's slow, there's no stats, no bars filling up as you do things, no pop ups, no tool tips, no tutorials and there's a level of depth to it that, should you get extremely invested, will mean you play nothing else.

I used a guide a little towards the end for a couple of puzzles because I'd taken a break so the language of the game drifted a little from my mind, but man... The Witness.

Edit

Also - if you're a little more interested in the history of modern indie games I'd recommend checking out Dear Esther. That's on PS4 and is pretty cheap (and short) and, I think, is essential playing for anyone playing games today. It's informed so so many of the games in these threads and, I'd argue, stuff like TLOU and Uncharted 4.
 
BEAT COP - 14.99$ (PC,MAC,LINUX)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/461950/

Nonlinear story with multiple endings
The essence of 80’s cop shows
The humour that your mom wouldn’t approve

Have we featured this one?
Got a surprise coupon on Steam for it (it's from "This war of mine" devs!) and it looks right down my alley!
There was a small thread some time ago about the trailer, but nothing since it released (30th of march). Anyone tried it yet?
 
I think Has-Been Heroes deserves a spot in the recent releases. It's been reviewed poorly but it's a really fun and original rougelite even if it's a little unforgiving.
 
Ok hold up, wait a minute, slow down my friend.

Now I know you've read through all of the lists below, had a nice skim, read the little descriptions BUT...

The Witness should 100% be the next game you play.

I don't think there's been a game in the last 5 or so years that has stayed with me after "finishing" it.

It'll take you a little longer than most of the other games the guys recommended, and is probably a little more expensive (unless you have a PC to play it on where it's on sale often), and I can't even guarantee that you're going to love it...

But it's so beautiful, so serene, so clever and flies in the face of so much modern AAA design. It's slow, there's no stats, no bars filling up as you do things, no pop ups, no tool tips, no tutorials and there's a level of depth to it that, should you get extremely invested, will mean you play nothing else.

I used a guide a little towards the end for a couple of puzzles because I'd taken a break so the language of the game drifted a little from my mind, but man... The Witness.

Edit

Also - if you're a little more interested in the history of modern indie games I'd recommend checking out Dear Esther. That's on PS4 and is pretty cheap (and short) and, I think, is essential playing for anyone playing games today. It's informed so so many of the games in these threads and, I'd argue, stuff like TLOU and Uncharted 4.



Thanks for that. I added Dear Esther to my sudden backlog.

About The Witness, ya know I had an interest in that when it came to the PS4. I'm just really shit with puzzle games and I get royally frustrated with them.
 
The Signal From Tölva - $19.99 (PC)
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http://www.thesignalfrom.com/

The Signal From Tölva is an open-world first-person shooter set on a distant, haunted, future world. Unlock savage weapons and recruit robots to fight alongside you as rival factions struggle to discover the source of the mysterious signal. What you discover will decide the fate of a world.
 

Valahart

Member
Flinthook comes out a week from today. Game looks really cool to me but I'm a bit skeptical because it's from the same developers at Mercenary Kings, which I though was terrible.

http://flinthook.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tep1b7jkfyw

I'll probably wait for a few reviews/impressions before I pick it up.

Yeah, same.

I've been in love with this game for a long time. But ever since I found out it's from the same devs as Mercenary Kings... I took 5 steps backwards. That was absolutely awful.
 

arcanadei

Member
Mr.Shifty - $14.00 (PC)
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/489140

Shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty! Mr. Shifty follows a teleportation-fueled heist to break into the world's most secure facility.

Just released from TinyBuild. Really enjoyed the demo of this. Looking forward to the full game.

Nite Team 4 - PC
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/544390/

NITE Team 4 is a military hacking simulation game that explores the world of cyberwarfare and features realistic mission scenarios.

Got a beta invite to this. About half an hour in and loving it. It is the Mr Robot simulator I didn't even know I wanted.
 

nbnt

is responsible for the well-being of this island.


Did not know anything about this game before it came out just 4 days ago, 3 stages in and I'm LOVING it. It's been a while since I played a good Sonic style game. <3
 
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