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GAF Indie Steam Group (We are currently looking for someone to handle the Steam Group announcements, any volunteers are welcome to contact me via PM):
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/NeoGAFIndie
IndieGAF Steam Curator Group (Game suggestions curated by me):
http://store.steampowered.com/curator/4626771

Older threads[ (which are by no means "outdated" and still contain awesome games to check out and/or look forward to):

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

• List of all 2013 threads
• List of all 2014 threads
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• Indie Games 2015 [January]
• Indie Games 2015 [February]
• Indie Games 2015 [March]
• Indie Games 2015 [April]

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

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| 2. Overview |
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Post 1:
1. Header Information
2. Overview
3. Introductory Blurb
4. Voting Results "Best of Last Month"
5. Indie Media Corner

Post 2:
6.I. Recently released Indies! Part 1

Post 2:
6.II. Recently released Indies! Part 2

Post 3:
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 block design in Braid? The character design in FEZ? 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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Copy the appropriate content and add the proper information for the black writing. Please only include 1 link and 1 image. I tried making it a bit failsafe, so it should be able to deal with 2 links or images as well, but 1 is safer.

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If someone posts a non-proper formatted post, I'd appreciate if you could repost the game with the same info in the proper format.


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| 4. Voting Results "Best of April"|
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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. Deadbolt - Free alpha (PC)

http://hopoo.itch.io/deadbolt

Deadbolt is a side-view action shooter made by the same developers of Risk of Rain. The best comparison that I have heard is a mix between Hotline Miami's twitch shooting and over-the-top gore along with Gunpoint's tactical traversing. You just run around and shoot thingsThe plan is that the more you play, the better arsenal of weapons you have. While you start with a fully loaded gun, the bullets are never enough to clear the whole building; therefore, you have to scavenge the weapons of other enemies, resulting in an almost puzzle-like gameplay of bouncing between different enemies to get ammo to kill the next.
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2. Pillars of Eternity - $44.99 (Win, Mac, Lin)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/291650/

So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
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3. Mussel - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://jonathanwhiting.com/mussel/

A brash underwater shooter, synced to a single killer chiptune track.
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3. Chester Unlimited - Free demo (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://brilliantblueg.com

Change the world around you with your unique Style Changing powers and get your cupcakes back in this retelling of a classic tale. Or something like that.
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5. Hotline Miami 2 - $14.99 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS3, PS Vita)

http://www.devolverdigital.com/games/view/hotline-miami-2-wrong-number

A brutal conclusion to the gruesome saga, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number follows the escalating level of violence through multiple factions born from the events of the original game and driven by uncertain motivations. Step into the murderous mind of several distinct characters - each with their own motivations and methods of execution – as storylines intersect and reality slips away into a haze of neon and carnage. Blistering combat, an unmistakable visual style, and a powerfully intense soundtrack will once again push you to the limit and questioning your own thirst for blood.
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6.-27. (Still great games here)
Parallax
Voyd
Garbage In, Garbage Out
Heart of Morning
Outlaw Space
Little Party
Plug & Play
The Right Side of Town
Chambara
Chronoclysm
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
Ori and the Blind Forest
Parallax
Unium
Beware the Space Bears
Proto Raider
Ducksoup Dungeon
Dyscourse
Scattered Dungeon
Pacapong
Spacejacked
Project CQB

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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.

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]

 

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A Knife Made Of Whispers - Free (PC)

http://managore.itch.io/akmow

Better not go too far from that lantern

Agent Of Souls - Free (PC)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=52029

You are a secret agent and you have a special briefcase. When you decide to use it, a laser gun will appear and block you body for 5 seconds, so your soul can walk around, use computers to open doors and make people disappear.

Badass Inc. - Free (Browser)

http://deepnight.net/games/badass-inc/

You are a (really badass) contract killer on her latest mission. You usually prefers a very direct approach. “Head-on, gun loaded, never give the target the time to realize what the hell is happening”, is her motto. But this time, her clients want her to kill the contract in a non-conventional way. Something original. So she decides to lock the victim up inside his own apartment and leave him to die from starvation.

Battle Brothers - $19.99 (PC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/365360

Battle Brothers is a turn based strategy RPG mix 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.

BitGun - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://gamejolt.com/games/platformer/bitgun/61679/

Your goal is to defeat the great monster of bits, by using your BitGun. The BitGun kills enemies by subdividing them into weaker ones.

Blink Gun - Free (PC, Mac, Linux, Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=15279

Blink Gun is a puzzle platformer where you control small white square character trying to reach the exit. You will use special kind of weapon which enables you to switch places with black boxes. Not only your position is switched, but also the velocity and angular velocity.

Bloodbath Kavkaz - $7.49 (WIN)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/348020/

Jump into the atmosphere of Moscow night and insane combat. Breathtaking storyline and stale shawarma – that is what awaits you in Bloodbath Kavkaz.

Campfire - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://floriandcp.itch.io/campfire

Campfire is a relaxing game in which you can play music around a campfire. You can play guitar or djembe, and play up to 2 players. Invent incredible beats, play your favorite songs, or just enjoy the cracking fire.Let's jam!

carena - Free (PC)

http://gamejolt.com/games/action/carena/61442/

its last car standing or something

Convoy - $14.99 (WIN/MAC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/318230/

Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core.

Copycat - Free (Browser)

http://terrycavanaghgames.com/copycat/

Defeat enemies to absorb their power

Crayon Poke - Free (Browser)

http://raiyumi.itch.io/crayon-poke

Collect skulls and use the power of "crayon" to venture your way up toward new beginnings!

Crypt of the NecroDancer - $14.99 (PC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/247080

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Dagdrom - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://www.ditto.itch.io/dagdrom

"...A smart puzzle game where you make platforms from thin air with the aid of splattery, dripping blobs of paint"

Dirty Bomb - £14.99 (Early Access) (PC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/333930/

London is a post-apocalyptic wasteland with no law and no order, it's time to call in the mercenaries. Suit up and go toe-to-toe with other soldiers of fortune as you battle it out for riches and bragging rights. Work together or die alone in the most challenging team-based FPS.

Environmental Station Alpha - $7.99 (WIN\MAC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/350070/

Environmental Station Alpha is an action adventure platformer with a retro aesthetic and heavy emphasis on exploration. In the game the player controls a robot sent to investigate a mysterious, abandoned space station with the mission to find out what exactly took place there. Overrun by wildlife the station is immensely dangerous to explore, and on top of that earthquakes have made navigating the various areas very challenging. Over the course of the game the player must uncover secrets, fight loads of bosses and amass powerups in order to really figure out the fate of the space station. The game also features a wonderful ambient soundtrack to immerse the player into the gameplay.

Everything is Black and White - $1.99 (PC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/365430

Everything is Black and White features an overly long name, as well as over 30 levels to explore and utilize the unique shifting mechanic. With a press of a button the background will instantly shift between black and white, providing new objects to interact with and obstacles to avoid.

Fabric - Free (PC, Browser)

http://torrenglabs.com/fabric/

Fabric is a first person puzzle game where you manipulate voxel-based environments to reach the goal.

Fathom - Free (Web)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=28182

Control bullets with your mind. Click and hold to slow time, then drag across bullets and release to redirect them.

Finding Teddy 2 - $14.99 (PC, Mac)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/341020/

Finding Teddy 2 is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarrant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.

Flail Rider - Free (PC, Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=40591

Would you like a colorful, fast-paced, top-down arcade "racing' game where you get to blow EVERYTHING up with a giant flail that also grows in size!If you played Blast Corps as a kid - this might be right up your alley!

Garden - Free (PC)

http://managore.itch.io/garden

they came across a ghost with a dream like their own

Gardenarium - $4.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://www.ko-opmode.com/gardenarium

Gardenarium is a chill adventure taking place on a cloud in the sky. You land as a stranger and struggle to gain access to the mysterious Depot by picking up trash and making the land grow.

Grimstorm - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://gamejolt.com/games/adventure/grimstorm/59563/

A place of terror and evil, spreading its foul corruption across the Kingdom. With it's banevolent ruler causing chaos and despair, it's time he met his demise. That's where you come in, heroic adventurer. Blessed with the gift to come back from death, it's up to you to storm the castle!

Heavens Below - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://mojiken.itch.io/heavenb

Dive deeper...Dive past the dark chambers and the abandoned machines. Dive past the forgotten legacy and the lifeless beams...Dive to the bottom of the Abyss...

Highlands - $14.99 (WIN)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/359920/

Highlands is a hand-drawn turn-based strategy game with unique characters, resource management and RPG elements where the focus is directed toward decision-making.

Hover: Revolt of Gamers - $19.99 (PC, Mac)

http://hover-rog.com

Created and developed by 3 young independant developers, "Hover: Revolt of Gamers" is a futuristic 3D parkour game in an openworld. Halfway between the crazy universe from Jet Set Radio, the interactivity of Mirror's Edge and inspired by movies like the 5th Element or Star Wars ; "Hover: Revolt of Gamers" takes place in another world where you're in charge of a band of Gamers revolting against anti-video-games laws opressing the city.

Icy - Free demo (PC, Mac)

http://innervoid.itch.io/icy

An RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, witnessing a new Ice Age. The player will create their own character and live an adventure across the White Wasteland, struggling each day to survive, without losing hope to find a better place where to thrive.

In the Court of the Yellow King - Free (PC)

http://etkworks.com/works/yellowking/

A Lovecraftian, time-limited, and gloriously bloody metroidvania platformer.Fight through the mansion grounds with your cane sword and six shooter. Find the five missing artifacts, and place them upon the altar. You only have so much time to complete your task.

Iridescent - Free (Browser)

http://pixlwalkr.itch.io/iridescent

Explore and fight your way in the shadow temple to find a relic weapon. Hit enemies and open switches by using your trusty slingshot and pick up crystals as your ammo

Jump/Boxer - $0.99 (WIN)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/365330

Jump/Boxer is a pseudo 8-bit action platformer with fighting game elements. As a young martial artist named Dag, players will make their way through each level using parkour-like abilities to overcome the various platforming challenges as well as engaging in combat with mechanics similar to those found in fighting games.

JumpJet Rex - $14.99 (PC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/329460/

A punishing, old school 2-D platformer with a time-trial twist! Players take control of a T-Rex with extraterrestrial jump boots, tasked with saving dino-kind from extinction. Jump, drop and dash your way through 40+ challenging levels and race against the clock to preserve life during the Mesozoic era!

Kiai Resonance - $4.99 (WIN)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/360450/

Kiai Resonance is a 2D versus fighting game for Windows. You take part in multiplayer samurai combats where one hit off-guard is fatal, and several challenges to perfect your skills.

Mable: The Journey - Free (PC, Mac)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=12495

Mable is the story of a girl who is trying to save the forest from the demons who are draining it of colour. Unfortunately, her magical sword was made by a crazy wizard/blacksmith chap who decided to make it out of Osmium. To rid the forest of the evil creatures, you must drop your heavy sword and then recall it to your hand, killing anything that is stood in its way.

 

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ManaCollect - $7 PC (Steam)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/335200

ManaCollect is an action packed take on the classic Minesweeper as an action/puzzle game. Two contestants compete on a grid based arena to collect hidden mana by following numbered hints and unleash special attacks to drain their opponents mana.

Masochisia - Free (PC, Mac)

http://oldblood.itch.io/masochisia

The entire premise is built around the foundation that you're clearly insane. Really, you're the Bad Guy. Well, not really. You're just you. But no one really understands you, do they?Do you like being a psychopath?

Mass-X - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=34027

My take on the theme is a weapon that lets you swap your physical location with entities of equivalent mass. You kill them with their own bullets

Nuclear Autumn - Free (PC, Mac, Linux, Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=29305

On the brink of mankind's destruction, Professor Janus discovers the secret of humanity's final weapon. This is his story.

OPERATOR 42 - Free (PC, Mac, Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=12204

Killigan Industries is looking for resourceful, versatile junior operators to fulfill staffing quotas in its Operations Division.

Out Of Mind - Free (PC, Mac, Linux, Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=29064

Out Of Mind is a dungeon crawler in a Kafkaesque nightmare. Your enemies are delusions conjured by your paranoia, and your only weapon is to forget them.

Parcel - $9.99 (PC, Linux, Mac)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/316080/

Parcel is a multi-character cyberpunk puzzle game where your goal is to solve interlocking laser puzzles by using the unique abilities of different characters. The game can be played alone or cooperatively with friends.

Photophobia - Free (PC, Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=18943

Use your holy light to scare creatures of the night.

Pillagers - Free (PC)

http://gamejolt.com/games/strategy-sim/pillagers/56961/

Once upon a time in a land far away, in a village full of only men, the people had heard of another land over the vast seas, where everyone is as rich as the fattest of the politicians, a land called Europe! So they decided they want some of those riches for themselves. So gathering a handful of the most experienced warriors they set sails! And this is where your adventure begins - Pillagers!

Remembering - Free (PC, MAC)

http://www.rememberingthegame.com/

Remembering is a game that leaves room for the player. By building a world based on sound instead of visuals we've created a place that relies on interpretation. It offers the chance to perceive it in a personal way.

ScarKrow - Free (Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=7279

ScarKrow is an action platformer

SHAFTED - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=51385

The object of this game is simple: revenge. Unable to get over the fact that your boss just gave up your promotion to a hot girl in the mailroom, you've hatched a sweet, unconventional, murder plot on your unsuspecting boss.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse - $19.99 (WIN)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/345820/?cc=us

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Siralim - $9.99 (WIN/MAC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/362090

Siralim is a deep RPG with light roguelike elements that allows you to summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight in strategic battle. Fight your way through randomly generated dungeons and complete randomized quests.

slappy the frog goes to town - Free (Windows)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=14711

slappy the frog goes to town and needs to find some stuff? slap your way through countless enemies and towards new companions!!

Sorcery 3 - $4.99 (PC, Mac)

http://www.inklestudios.com/sorcery/

An epic adventure through a cursed wilderness of monsters, traps and magic.The land of Kakhabad is a wilderness - a ruined desert, a tangled forest, cruel mountains and fissures, all guarded by seven fearsome serpents. But you must cross this land if you are to reach Mampang and the Crown of Kings. Rely on your wits or fight your way through - play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal - the choices are all yours.

Soul Breaker - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=52749

You have been banished to the lower levels. Use your heart to solve puzzles and defeat shadow creatures in order to get back to where you belong.

Souls of the Fallen - Free (PC)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=45313

An order of Cleansers have found and drafted your aid in purifying tainted souls. However, before giving aid you must become a Follower and trained in their fighting style. As such The Sensible Sensei has taken you as apprentice and constructed a training regime for you to follow and today is the final day of training. In a ruined shrine long since forgotten you approach the completion of your training.

Stilt-Fella - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://henke.itch.io/stilt-fella

Stilt walk your way through 14 levels of increasingly difficult obstacles, in what is quite possibly the greatest stilt walking game ever made. It's also quite possibly the only stilt walking game ever made.

Super Recoil Gun - Free (Browser)

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/656396

A very hardcore old school game. Rick needs a gun for his Mecha Suit, so he decides to steal one from his enemies. But it is so heavy that he can't even walk with it.

Superstatic - Free demo (PC, Mac, Linux

http://sleepystudios.com/superstatic/

Superstatic is a top-down shooter where you're given the ability to possess and control your enemies. Using "copies", you're able to perform a variety of skills including chaining combo kills together, creating explosions in a radius around yourself and teleporting to your copy. Superstatic will also be open for modding - you can create your own AI and graphics to use in your own custom maps.You follow the story of an addict who turns to a specialised drugs program for "Rhyphorm". The drug aims to increase brain activity but instead gives them the ability to possess anyone he chooses. After finding documents outlining his termination, he begins to pursue the manufacturers through a web of lies and conspiracies.

The Charnel House Trilogy - $5.99 (PC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/288930/

Witness The Charnel House Trilogy, the chronicle of one fateful night aboard a train bound for Augur Peak. Three thrilling, horrifying adventure games in one, from the depths of the Sepulchre, starring Madeleine Roux, Peter Willington, Jonathan Grier, Jim Sterling, and Ben Chandler as Grub.

The Rock the Paper and the Scissors - Free (PC, Mac, Linux, Browser)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=50449

A Western rhythm game! You are Lefty the bounty hunter. Use your epic skills to take on a deadly crew of train robbers. Your weapon: Rock Paper Scissors!

The Stranger - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://svblm.itch.io/the-stranger

Coast through a tropical island, collecting trinkets and uncovering secrets as you zip through the trees courtesy of alien technology and ancient magic.Meet new friends and enemies as you shake up the inhabitants of this place on your quest to explore and learn about the island.

Theropods - Free (Browser)

http://gamejolt.com/games/adventure/theropods/58684/

Regroup with your companions while coming face to face with hungry dinosaurs in a prehistoric jungle.

Timeline(s) - Free (PC)

http://echonia.itch.io/timelines

This game is about going back and moving forward.Explore and sort things out.

Titan Souls - $14.99 (WIN/MAC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/297130/

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source and sum of all living things. Now scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with but a single arrow is once again assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest

Tyro - Free demo (PC, Mac)

http://www.thedefystudio.com

After a simple spell goes wrong, Tyro's mentor is turned into a chicken. Tyro sets out on a puzzle-based adventure in a search of a way to turn him back into a human

Udom Nebdon - Free (PC, Browser)

http://plaw.itch.io/udom-nebdon

You are the carrier of a magic mirror making your way through a dark temple to reach its inner sanctum.

Ultra Hat Dimension - Free (Windows)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=16689

Endless hats abound in the Ultra Hat Dimension, a whimsical puzzle game where you are a protagonist that literally wears many different hats. Explore through the levels of the majestic Spluff Palace to find and defeat your arch-nemesis!

Uncanny Valley - $9.99 (WIN)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/359580

Uncanny Valley is a survival horror game that includes a mix of exploration, puzzle solving and a bit of action with a lot of optional story content. We're trying to preserve the old survival horror kind of gameplay instead of following the modern trend of creating a third person shooter with horror elements.

Underground Hangovers - Free (PC)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=11045

Underground Hangovers is a metroidvania platformer sorted with several bizarre super-unconventional tools. Play as a member of a group of miners who were left behind by their company since they were having a party at the depths of the excavation site at the moment of departure. When they woke up from the party, no one was there. If they want to see their beloved ones again, they'll need to build an improvised spaceship to reach the escape velocity that will take them outside planet Urult.

Westerado: Double Barreled - $14.99 (WIN/MAC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/275200/

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Wild Frontera - $9.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/330110/

Wild Frontera is a top-down action shooter where the player must escape to the frontier by fighting hordes of enemies and spectacular bosses in a fast-paced and challenging game.

Wizard of Legend - Free alpha (PC, Mac, Browser)

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=46298.0

A rogue-like 2D action adventure game where your goal is to become that greatest wizard in history. Our focus is on the ability to explore a large variety of skills and the option to build your own class based on the wide range of spell that will be available. The game will have couch co-op (up to 2 players) and will feature a local PvP arena where players can test their spell builds against one another.

Zenzizenzic - $7.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://store.steampowered.com//app/327500

Zenzizenzic is a fast-paced, adrenaline-infused twin stick bullet hell shoot 'em up and open world roguelike. Featuring a beautifully abstract art style and a thumping, full throttle soundtrack, it's sure to get your thumbs sweating and your blood pumping!

 

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| 7. Upcoming Indies! (Not yet released) |
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All Things Go Boom - ????

http://allthingsgoboom.com/

A tank party game with an entirely destructible environment. Players customize weapons on the fly via in-game pickups, letting them create crazy weapons such as gatling rocket launchers, shotgun flamethrowers, and disintegration lasers. Our first official game mode, Nuke Race, pits two teams against each other with the goal of building and launching your nuke at the enemy before they send a nuke your way!

Bunker Punks - ????

http://bunkerpunks.tumblr.com/about

Bunker Punks is a retro-inspired shoot-and-loot where each level is new and unique and you only get one life per game, so you have to make it count. You play a Bunker Punk, a revolutionary fighting to bring down the elitist corporate government.

Celerity - ????

https://twitter.com/celeritygame

A runner game made with Unreal Engine 4.

Dragon of Legends - PC, Mac, IOS, Android, PS4, Xbox One

http://dol.thrivegames.net

An ancient threat looms on the horizon. The Forces of Nature signal with distress, but all calls fall on deaf ears. Two races fight for dominance within the world of Hávamál while time runs out. Will you stand for reconciliation, or reckless abandon?Dragon of Legends is a 2D Orthogonal MMORPG that seeks to reinvigorate the old school feel of our favourite childhood games with updated game mechanics.

DRAGON: A Game About a Dragon - PC

http://store.steampowered.com/app/351150

Cute entirely hand drawn game about a dragon. Non-linear with the option to take puzzle routes instead of fighting enemies. Steal treasure and do Dragony things

Dream Chaser - PC

http://crayder.com/dream-chaser/

A new type of action runnerFight your way through various bosses, each with their own stage and playstyle.

Dungeon League - 2015

http://dungeonleaguegame.com

Dungeon League is a fast play party RPG. It mixes the speed of Towerfall with the Strategy of Moba's and squeezes it all into intense 10 minute play sessions. Players level from 1 to 10 in a matter of minutes, constructing the perfect build for the character they have chosen and buying up epic items from Zug the shopkeeper along the way.

Fleet Harvester - ????

http://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/31e2i7//cq11tc6

Fleet Harvester is a third person space combat game, that focuses on battles between large fleets.

Home Is Where One Starts - May 13th (PC, Mac)

https://homeiswhereonestarts.wordpress.com

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s an experience where every object has been carefully placed to tell a poignant story—a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South. Exploring the lonely countryside reveals clues and vignettes which help the player answer the question of where home is—and how one can get there.

Hyperburner - ????

https://twitter.com/badpotion

Pure high speed piloting. Navigate through difficult courses at breakneck speed

Interplanetary - Spring 2015 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://www.interplanetarygame.com

Interplanetary is a scifi turn-based strategy artillery game about space warfare without spaceship fleets. You wage wars with enemy planets by developing your home planet and firing massive cannons across the solar system. The trick is to avoid the gravity of the celestial bodies on the way or use it to your advantage!

Intersection - ????

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=45754.0

Your world is dying.Your predecessor gave his life to link you to a young world; now you must use this link to save your people.This is InterSection

Kinesis - ????

http://hitsplaytime.fr/kinesis/en/

Kinesis is a student video game about chronophotography.

Little Devil Inside - PC?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ldi/little-devil-inside

Little Devil Inside is a truly engaging 3D action adventure RPG game where you are thrown into a surreal but somewhat familiar setting with humans, creatures and monsters to interact with, learn and hunt - journey, survive and discover the world that exists beyond.

Lumo - PC, Mac, Linux

http://www.indiedb.com/games/lumo

Lumo is an isometric, arcade adventure game, of the same ilk as revered 8Bit classics such as Head Over Heels, Knightlore, Alien 8 and Solstice. You play the part of a young wizard, lost in the depths of his own castle. Explore more than 100 rooms during your adventure, solve puzzles, collect runes and spells, and work your way back to the safety of your own bedroom.

Maze of Gods - ????

http://mazeofgods.com

Maze of Gods is a 2D platforming non-linear adventure with a very unique feel as it mixes certain RPG elements with tons of engaging mechanics and a meticulously handcrafted artwork.

MikeDies - ????

http://psydragames.tumblr.com/

A fast-paced platformer with dynamic physics-based deaths.

My Little Humanity - ????

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=46029.0

It's an experimental game with elements of strategy. You sail a ship where all the humanity is in there, and you decide its direction by shifting the passenger’s ideologies. Meanwhile you have to distribute resources with the passengers, apply political decisions and exploit islands. Your main goal is to maintain the population happy and with resources for everyone and use the ideology that fits best.

Nine City - 2015 (PC, Mac, Linux, Browser, IOS, Android

http://www.indiedb.com/games/nine-city

Nine City is a turn based multiplayer game where you control a criminal gang and battle against other players to take over the city.

Pantless Hero - 2015 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://caldera-games.com/pantless-hero/

Pantless Hero is a 2D platform game mixing elements of RPG and exploration/adventure. Explore and storm vast and complex galleries of cave, ruins of an old dwarf mine. Brave all the dangers that took place since then, in order to accomplish your noble quest, that is none less than retrieving your most precious possession (a sumptuous mithril pants) stolen by a vile Troll.

Prodigy - PC

http://prodigythegame.com

Prodigy is a turn-based tactical RPG featuring high quality figurinesThe player manipulates magical objects to fight epic multiplayer battles and follow a heroic solo campaign.Prodigy's gameplay focuses on squad-based combat on a physical board for deep-thinking and fast paced 1v1 fights.

Quartier Rouge - ????

http://www.quartierrouge.lechantducygne.com

Quartier Rouge is a first person single player game set in a vast and deeply immersive cylindrical world inspired by A. Tarkovski's Solaris and A.C. Clarke's RamaDiscover awe inspiring places, objects and symbols that act and react when observed.

Room 13 - PC

http://thepaperrobot.com/portfolio/room13/

You have no face…..they have no chance. Travel room by room emptying your clip into hordes of the undead as you unlock the secrets of the labyrinth you find yourself trapped in. Customize your weapons, search for supplies, battle bosses, and find out what the hell happened.

Signalis - ????

http://rose-engine.tumblr.com

<i>No info yet</i>

Tardigrades - 2015 (PC)

http://anas-tronaut.blogspot.com

Tardigrades is a non-linear point and click game In our understanding of time, it is the year 20,000 BC where civilizations are about to discover galactic travel through the latest technology of their time. Earth was different back then. The deserts of south Egypt and Ethiopia are green and full of advanced technology. Carter is a botanist at the space station Marsi-3 orbiting Jupiter. Along with his girlfriend Alex, and your guidance, they might be able to witness their civilization shifting into a higher type.

Temple of Yog - Wii U

http://www.templeofyog.com

TEMPLE OF YOG is a roguelike adventure through procedurally generated dungeons that span two screens. Brave the dangerous depths of the Temple for the sake of progress.

The Endless Night - ????

https://ghostlygurustudios.wordpress.com/portfolio/the-endless-night-dev-blog/

The Endless Night is a 2d Adventure game that takes place &#8220;somewhere&#8221; out in a fictional version of the southwestern/western United States. The story line of the game revolves around a hitchhiker who has set out on a road trip in search of himself and the American dream..

Unnamed game - Late 2015

http://vitriolgames.com

A post-apocalyptic RPG

Wight - ????

http://www.cojowe.com/blog/

The player is a wight, a dead man brought forth form below, soul decaying, humanity ebbing away as every second passes, an eternity of undeath.

XO - PC, Mac, Linux

http://xo.jmpdrv.com

The war is over. We lost. The survival of the human race now rests on the shoulders of a single battleship. In XO you command a rag-tag fleet of starships against an unbeatable enemy. You'll be evacuating refugees, scrounging for resources, and assembling your flock from one jump-point to the next. Your goal is to lead what's left of humanity out of reach from the unknown threat that pursues.

 

[iJudged]

7th

 

[Toma]

5th, and thread open.

Edit: iJudged's post doesnt matter, as the content will be above it anyway.

 

[iJudged]

5th, and thread open.

Edit: iJudged's post doesnt matter, as the content will be above it anyway.

Awesome, realized I fucked up too late

 

[WeWereGiants]

7th

Bit too early

Love these threads.

 

[Toma]

I am going to catch up on some stuff I missed in march and april and then hopefully get to play some may games.

 

[Dio]

Ultra Hat Dimension - Free (Windows)

Oh shit. This one's on my radar, due to Woof doing the art for this. I instantly recognized his style.

 

[titch]

Thanks again Toma!!!!

Wasn't able to buy it myself but quite surprised cities skylines missed out on getting a mention!!!!

 

[Messofanego]

Kiai Resonance looks really cool, like a samurai Nidhogg. Tempted to get it after seeing this video by ExistentialEgg.

Noticed there's now a handful of samurai fighting games. Dawn of the Ronin, Samurai Gunn, Samurai Blitz, BitUp, and a couple more but can't remember the names.

 

[daydream]

Is it not possible to link directly to Ludum Dare entries? The links just seem to lead me to the main page. Also, surprised to not see entries for Chroma Squad and Asher Vollmer's Royals.

Ok, enough nagging! Really strong month so I'm going for an early start on OP impressions:

Crayon Poke: Very likeable platformer with a neat mechanic that could be transplanted into a bigger project. Even in its brevity, the game manages to show off interesting and challenging jump puzzles that could be expanded upon, especially considering the metroidvania nature of the game.

Crypt of the NecroDancer: Probably the best and smartest roguelike in months, combining two concepts that, on paper, make for an unlikely combination. The game flat out proves how well they interact, conflating them seemingly with ease and delivering an absolutely worthwhile experience. We'll be revisiting this game when the year ends, I reckon.

Theropods: Very short sequence of tacit point & click gameplay that makes for a solid experience. Doesn't really rely on a very tight string of logic or heavy item management since the telling of narrative takes precedence.

Westerado: Double Barrelled: It's a more polished and expanded Westerado. Been lauding the game for months, the last time in December, so I'm not gonna add anything here. It remains the beautifully realised evolution of Law of the West you always wanted.

 

[managore]

Is it not possible to link directly to Ludum Dare entries? The links just seem to lead me to the main page. Also, surprised to not see entries for Chroma Squad and Asher Vollmer's Royals.

I think the LD entries have broken links. For example,

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&amp;uid=16689

should be

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=16689

simply remove the "amp;"

 

[More_Badass]

New thread! Great job as always Toma!

Is it not possible to link directly to Ludum Dare entries? The links just seem to lead me to the main page. Also, surprised to not see entries for Chroma Squad and Asher Vollmer's Royals.

The links don't? I had copied those links from the entry pages. That's weird

 

[titch]

There was a load of steam games released in the last ten days after there being a pretty lean first 2/3 weeks. I posted the list as i knew i was never going to get the time to stick them all up.

Chroma Squad, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown, Cosmochoria, Kerbal Space Program, in Space, Jump/Boxer, Siralim, Crypt of the NecroDancer, The Indie Mixtape, Uncanny Valley, Everything is Black and White

I added some that were released up to about the 25th and was going to put the others up this month - if no-one else adds the likes of Chroma i will stick it up!!!

 

[More_Badass]

Will do a full Screenshot Saturday later, but I just love this game's art style
The Cairn

 

[Bluefoot]

I recently moved from console gaming to Steam and PC/Mac gaming, and good god, I cannot wrap my mind around all these indie games.

Loved Gunpoint. Loved the demo of Ronin, which I CANNOT wait for. I'm really into 2d metroidvania platformers, and isometric sprite, or top down sprite games. And in this thread there are sooooo many.

Lots of these games look like they could be great. Also, I know this might come across as a little bit dumb, but what does rogue or roguelike mean exactly?

 

[More_Badass]

I recently moved from console gaming to Steam and PC/Mac gaming, and good god, I cannot wrap my mind around all these indie games.

Welcome to the thread and wonderful world of indie games!

I'll put it this way. I literally discover something new every day.

As for roguelikes, the Wikipedia definition is "a subgenre of role-playing video games, characterized by procedural level generation, turn-based gameplay, tile-based graphics, permanent death, and typically based on a high fantasy narrative setting." The game that established the genre was Rogue, thus "rogue-like". The genre has expanded greatly over the years, so you have "rogue-lites" (follow the basic structure but may only have some of the elements like procedural generation or permadeath), action roguelikes, roguelike platformers, FPS roguelikes, etc.

Some examples would be Rogue, The Binding of Isaac, FTL, Tales of Maj'Eyal, Dungeons of Dredmor, Spelunky, Catacomb Kids, and more

 

[Toma]

I recently moved from console gaming to Steam and PC/Mac gaming, and good god, I cannot wrap my mind around all these indie games.

Loved Gunpoint. Loved the demo of Ronin, which I CANNOT wait for. I'm really into 2d metroidvania platformers, and isometric sprite, or top down sprite games. And in this thread there are sooooo many.

Lots of these games look like they could be great. Also, I know this might come across as a little bit dumb, but what does rogue or roguelike mean exactly?

Welcome, welcome. Baddy already got you covered with that question, but feel free to ask anything in here

 

[titch]

I recently moved from console gaming to Steam and PC/Mac gaming, and good god, I cannot wrap my mind around all these indie games.

Loved Gunpoint. Loved the demo of Ronin, which I CANNOT wait for. I'm really into 2d metroidvania platformers, and isometric sprite, or top down sprite games. And in this thread there are sooooo many.

Lots of these games look like they could be great. Also, I know this might come across as a little bit dumb, but what does rogue or roguelike mean exactly?

Did the same myself at Xmas and know exactly how you feel - so many talented game makers out there, its just phenomenal!!!

Welcome btw

 

[Wozman23]

Played through a couple things last month, but never commented on them:

Remembering: A short, beautiful experience with a tranquil atmosphere that combines abstract visuals and audio well. Reminds me of my experiences listening to post-rock. Loved it, and would love to see more like it.

The Stranger: A solid game, with a nice art style and witty dialogue. Enjoyed it.

 

[OniBarubary]

Holy crap Chroma Squad is super fun

 

[SerTapTap]

This one looks cool, if I'm feeling well enough I hope to have a video

Last Word - PC (Steam)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/355530/

Last Word is an unconventional JRPG. Battle sophisticated guests using words as weapons. Collect topics by gossiping to unlock mysteries. Drink wine. The night is young and no one can leave until the devious Professor Chatters says so! Can Whitty and Seymour overcome the power of the professor's amazing machine? Or will they succumb to the saucy banter of the motley aristocrats around them? Don't hesitate in getting the Last Word

 

[Bluefoot]

The demo of Ronin, a turn based kinda gunpoint type game, I had SO much fun with. Been having fun with Broforce a bit, very cool.

Intrusion 2, is just the kinda game I was hoping to find on steam, and I probably had more fun with this game than any on a console in the last ten years. Final boss is brutally hard though! I wish there was a save point right before it.

Also got like 10 other games. IMO, there is so much more fun here than on consoles. But going through this page and testing those games out would take me a week!

Some of these indie games are a bit too hard though! Not like on the consoles. I am playing Volgarr the Viking, a 2d sprite, good looking game, that is just up my alley, but its just too hard for me!

And the other thing I love is how fantastic and present MP is on Steam. Can always find ppl on Broforce or SpeedRunners. Too bad Classic Street Fighter 2 isn't on Steam.

I guess I should go through that thread for best indie games of 2014 too. So far I've only been using Steam itself to find games, and the Steam platform, how smooth and videos and discussion of every game is amazing. Tough to go back to PSN ever now.

 

[More_Badass]

The demo of Ronin, a turn based kinda gunpoint type game, I had SO much fun with. Been having fun with Broforce a bit, very cool.

Intrusion 2, is just the kinda game I was hoping to find on steam, and I probably had more fun with this game than any on a console in the last ten years. Final boss is brutally hard though! I wish there was a save point right before it.

Also got like 10 other games. IMO, there is so much more fun here than on consoles. But going through this page and testing those games out would take me a week!

Some of these indie games are a bit too hard though! Not like on the consoles. I am playing Volgarr the Viking, a 2d sprite, good looking game, that is just up my alley, but its just too hard for me!

And the other thing I love is how fantastic and present MP is on Steam. Can always find ppl on Broforce or SpeedRunners. Too bad Classic Street Fighter 2 isn't on Steam.

I guess I should go through that thread for best indie games of 2014 too. So far I've only been using Steam itself to find games, and the Steam platform, how smooth and videos and discussion of every game is amazing. Tough to go back to PSN ever now.

Took me six hours to beat the first level of Volgarr. Hard as nails is an understatement

Dev of Intrusion 2 is working on a new game: Jetpack Squad

 

[Bluefoot]

Took me six hours to beat the first level of Volgarr. Hard as nails is an understatement

Dev of Intrusion 2 is working on a new game: Jetpack Squad

Wow, that game looks extremely extremely cool. Just two people also. Man, this does look fantastic. A little bit of decision anxiety is creeping in with all the games available, all the games to check out. But I should try and clear out some of my newly created backlog.

Also have Supertime Force and Ori. But I think I am going to waste a few hours trying some of those Alphas out. It's quite exciting what a couple of people can make nowadays.

I put in a 105 hours in Intrusion 2, and still didn't beat the final boss yet. But I love it. I got a decent backlog because some games were just too cheap to pass up. I do still wonder though, does the cream always rise to the top with indie games?

 

[SerTapTap]

Had no idea Intrusion 2 was that long/hard, liked what I played of it. The new game looks fantastic though.

 

[Bluefoot]

Had no idea Intrusion 2 was that long/hard, liked what I played of it. The new game looks fantastic though.

It probably isn't that long and hard; I think I'm just a bit crap at hard games, and I tend to listen to podcasts and I like to lay back in bed, with my keyboard and mouse and also my controller. I do need to situp for the harder bits in Intrusion though.

Yea man, that new game, following that link, wow. Looks so cool.

Even Intrusion 2, you get crazy weapons, get into Mechs, ride giant Wolves! fight crazy bosses, it has cool physics, I mean its just a badass game.

Oh, I it took me that long because I did use my controller for long stretches of the game, and the one issue I had with the game is, on the controller your character will not jump if he is leaning against something, a problem that does not persist on the key and mouse. Obvs, mouse is more accurate too.

 

[Bluefoot]

1. Deadbolt - Free alpha (PC)

http://hopoo.itch.io/deadbolt

Deadbolt is a side-view action shooter made by the same developers of Risk of Rain. The best comparison that I have heard is a mix between Hotline Miami's twitch shooting and over-the-top gore along with Gunpoint's tactical traversing. You just run around and shoot thingsThe plan is that the more you play, the better arsenal of weapons you have. While you start with a fully loaded gun, the bullets are never enough to clear the whole building; therefore, you have to scavenge the weapons of other enemies, resulting in an almost puzzle-like gameplay of bouncing between different enemies to get ammo to kill the next.

Okay, so I flat out effing love this Alpha. THe gameplay is amazing. It's like Gunpoint mixed with hotline miami, it is bloody and it has cool physics. You can blow off a guys face, and keep on shooting the body.

This game is sooooooo cool. The story aspect, is not really there yet, there is some stuff, but its all weird and I didn't quite get it, only beat a couple levels though.

Only played a bit, but guys this game is baller. I wonder how much more there is. First time I played an Alpha.

 

[More_Badass]

Okay, so I flat out effing love this Alpha. THe gameplay is amazing. It's like Gunpoint mixed with hotline miami, it is bloody and it has cool physics. You can blow off a guys face, and keep on shooting the body.

This game is sooooooo cool. The story aspect, is not really there yet, there is some stuff, but its all weird and I didn't quite get it, only beat a couple levels though.

Only played a bit, but guys this game is baller. I wonder how much more there is. First time I played an Alpha.

From the dev of Risk of Rain, so it's only going to get better.

Don't expect all alphas to be so top-notch though. Sometimes you get stuff like the Broforce prototype and Catacomb Kids and Factorio, and sometimes you get a tiny tech demo. Of course the cool part is seeing a game progress and evolve from an alpha to release

If you want to keep on-top of indie games and releases, the sites I follow are:
- http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/
- http://wip.warpdoor.com/
- http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?board=27.0
GAF also has a very active indie dev community:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=965454

Any genres you prefer? Could probably help narrow down some recommendations; the indie scene can be very overwhelming

 

[PandaPedinte]

So many games for this month! And this thread keeps killing my browser on my laptop, at least it's working on my phone xD.

So I already played some gamea and I'll post some impressions soon.

 

[More_Badass]

So many games for this month! And this thread keeps killing my browser on my laptop, at least it's working on my phone xD.

So I already played some gamea and I'll post some impressions soon.

Yup, patiently waiting for page 2 (50 posts per page 4 life!)

 

[titch]

Dang baddie those links are like the pandora's box of indies.

Once opened they can never be closed again!!!

 

[Toma]

Thanks again Toma!!!!

Wasn't able to buy it myself but quite surprised cities skylines missed out on getting a mention!!!!

The more expensive entries rarely manage to get top spots, but yeah, I would have given it one of my votes last month but I barely played any games at all in April.

Speaking of which, catch up on march:
Midboss (Beta)

That game was surprisingly fun. Rather simple roots (based on a Ludum Dare entry), but the level up system (taking over enemies, learning their skills, equipping enemy skills) is really damn fun and rewarding to figure out. Still missing a bit long term engagement, but very well worth checking out.

0hn0

Smart puzzle game, though it took me a while to wrap my head around the logic.

One by One

Very cool concept that needs quite a bit more polish, though. You see the boss enemy acting out his attack pattern and afterwards, you go back in time to set the actions of up to 3 characters that need to align with each other and the boss patterns to succesfully evade, block and attack.

Rock Bottom
Platformer about reaching higher heights, by falling down gaps and reaching the power to jump higher. Not very interesting.

The Deer God

Very cool art style and setting, but the gameplay and level design are just too bland and simplistic for what the game is trying to be.

Wings of Vi
Interesting 2D platformer, but doesnt feel as responsive or mechanically intriguing enough to make me want to continue playing past the demo.

The best game I apparently missed out in March is the Midboss Beta, very engaging stuff. Anyone bought Reassembly? There are quite a few of those "Build your own ship to fight" games now, and I cant judge what the game is containing, 15$ is a bit steep for a blind plunge.

 

[titch]

Yeah i enjoyed midboss too - the graphics were a bit sparse but it was the concept that i really got into.

I picked up wings of vi - think it was in a humble bundle a few weeks back - haven't got round to playing it much tbh. If i ever do i will post an update.

Shame about the deer god though graphically it looks fantastic.

 

[Toma]

Yeah i enjoyed midboss too - the graphics were a bit sparse but it was the concept that i really got into.

I picked up wings of vi - think it was in a humble bundle a few weeks back - haven't got round to playing it much tbh. If i ever do i will post an update.

Shame about the deer god though graphically it looks fantastic.

Glad it didnt take me too long to play the games I was still missing from March. Already feared I would never catch up to play the May games

Well, lets see how long it will take me to get through April. And yeah, I was rather surprised that Deer God is not anything interesting actually, I faintly remember seeing some good impressions.

 

[Bluefoot]

From the dev of Risk of Rain, so it's only going to get better.

Don't expect all alphas to be so top-notch though. Sometimes you get stuff like the Broforce prototype and Catacomb Kids and Factorio, and sometimes you get a tiny tech demo. Of course the cool part is seeing a game progress and evolve from an alpha to release

If you want to keep on-top of indie games and releases, the sites I follow are:
- http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/
- http://wip.warpdoor.com/
- http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?board=27.0
GAF also has a very active indie dev community:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=965454

Any genres you prefer? Could probably help narrow down some recommendations; the indie scene can be very overwhelming

Drat, my tab crashed, when I tried to reply. Thnx a lot for those resources! I wanna keep on top of these games, haven't had this much fun with videogames in years.

You know I think Only don't take to sims mainly. I like my games to be 2d mostly, isometric, sidescrolling, top down, platformers, action adventures games, and many rpgs, but not all. A good metroidvania type shooter, or a hotline miami, or this deadbolt game, is right up my alley.

I need to investigate roguelike games, to know how I feel of this genre but I suspect, some I will love, and others not as much. Risk of Rain eh? I hadn't heard of that game.

 

[Toma]

Drat, my tab crashed, when I tried to reply. Thnx a lot for those resources! I wanna keep on top of these games, haven't had this much fun with videogames in years.

You know I think Only don't take to sims mainly. I like my games to be 2d mostly, isometric, sidescrolling, top down, platformers, action adventures games, and many rpgs, but not all. A good metroidvania type shooter, or a hotline miami, or this deadbolt game, is right up my alley.

I need to investigate roguelike games, to know how I feel of this genre but I suspect, some I will love, and others not as much. Risk of Rain eh? I hadn't heard of that game.

I highly recommend starting with games you havent heard about on our GOTY 2013 & 2014 voting lists:
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

 

[More_Badass]

Drat, my tab crashed, when I tried to reply. Thnx a lot for those resources! I wanna keep on top of these games, haven't had this much fun with videogames in years.

You know I think Only don't take to sims mainly. I like my games to be 2d mostly, isometric, sidescrolling, top down, platformers, action adventures games, and many rpgs, but not all. A good metroidvania type shooter, or a hotline miami, or this deadbolt game, is right up my alley.

I need to investigate roguelike games, to know how I feel of this genre but I suspect, some I will love, and others not as much. Risk of Rain eh? I hadn't heard of that game.

Oh, man, you are so set. You hit the jackpot getting into indies if those are your favorite kinds of games

Just a few awesome 2D games in development

Megasphere; Death's Gambit; Rain World

Ghost Song is an atmospheric 2D sci-fi metroidvania, being made by a GAFfer

 

[titch]

Damn risk of rain is kicking my arse and thats only level 1.

 

[PandaPedinte]

A Knife Made Of Whispers - Another game made by Daniel Linssen, and as his previous games it's explore a simple mechanic, in this case you can olny attack the enemies with you're inside the lanters light. A minor downside is the jumping it felt strange.

Crayon Poke - It's a result from a gaming jam so it's very short but competent. The controls are tight and simple working very well along the game.

Dagdrom - This one is pretty interesting platformer puzzle game, you can use paint to colour some parts of the levels to create platformers or use it to propel you between jumps

Ultra Hat Dimension - It's a short puzzle game that hooked me in a way that I finished it in one sitting, you use hats to pass as one of the monsters wearing the same hat, if you have a matching hat they will not attack you and you can ask to them to get out of your way or make them fight the other rival hat factions. Also, there is a mention to SirTapTap on the credits

 

[PandaPedinte]

Damn risk of rain is kicking my arse and thats only level 1.

As you play more and unlock more items and classes it becomes easier.

 

[Bluefoot]

I highly recommend starting with games you havent heard about on our GOTY 2013 & 2014 voting lists:
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

Thank you very much for simplying things!

Oh, man, you are so set. You hit the jackpot getting into indies if those are your favorite kinds of games

Just a few awesome 2D games in development

Megasphere; Death's Gambit; Rain World

Ghost Song is an atmospheric 2D sci-fi metroidvania, being made by a GAFfer

Oh my. They look so cool and exciting. That one where you're jumping from area to area on a giant looks insane. Ghost Song longs dope too. These are the exact types of games that excite me.

I am still playing deadbolt and loving it. Its quite hard, but pretty amazing. I dunno if I should try and beat the game if all the case files are there. Its an Alpha, but theoretically it could basically be the full game right?

You cannot save yet, which is maybe why I shouldn't continue, but I can easily keep that window open. I also like that we can keep these games in a digital locker forever.

 

[More_Badass]

Thank you very much for simplying things!




Oh my. They look so cool and exciting. That one where you're jumping from area to area on a giant looks insane. Ghost Song longs dope too. These are the exact types of games that excite me.

I am still playing deadbolt and loving it. Its quite hard, but pretty amazing. I dunno if I should try and beat the game if all the case files are there. Its an Alpha, but theoretically it could basically be the full game right?

You cannot save yet, which is maybe why I shouldn't continue, but I can easily keep that window open. I also like that we can keep these games in a digital locker forever.

No, the Deadbolt alpha isn't the full game. I believe it's only taking out the Zombie gang.

Here's a look at some of the other planned gangs

Also the plan for the full game is that choosing what lieutenant to take out up the chain of command will weaken the main boss when you get to him. Fewer reinforcements, etc.

 

[Toma]

but I can easily keep that window open. I also like that we can keep these games in a digital locker forever.

That is really cute, but these games improve a LOT during their development. Trust us when we tell you that there is plenty more great things where that came from. Dont be afraid to hop around and dont cling to a particular game, there are probably at least 10 more similar, highly great games, contained in the GOTY lists alone, not to mention more in progress stuff from Baddys links.

 

[SerTapTap]

Oh wow, does'nt come out until September, but I played the alpha of Jotun, it's really impressive. Great art, very desolate world, great atmosphere. It feels shadow of the colossus-y, big open fields you explore where the only real enemy is the environment, then huge boss fights. Slow deliberate combat with the bosses, really cool environments. Can't wait for this one. Animation is great too.

 

[Toma]

Oh wow, does'nt come out until September, but I played the alpha of Jotun, it's really impressive. Great art, very desolate world, great atmosphere. It feels shadow of the colossus-y, big open fields you explore where the only real enemy is the environment, then huge boss fights. Slow deliberate combat with the bosses, really cool environments. Can't wait for this one. Animation is great too.

Dont say these things if you dont mean it, or I'll haunt you in your dreams.

 

[More_Badass]

That is really cute, but these games improve a LOT during their development. Trust us when we tell you that there is plenty more great things where that came from. Dont be afraid to hop around and cling to a particular game, there are probably at least 10 more similar, highly great games, contained in the GOTY lists alone, not to mention more in progress stuff from Baddys links.

Seriously. The gap between an alpha and a released game can be gargantuan. Or just one alpha version to a new updated version

This was the Ronin alpha a year ago

This was Rain World in 2013

In 2015

 

[SerTapTap]

Dont say these things if you dont mean it, or I'll haunt you in your dreams.

I meant that in the general feel and empty areas + large boss fights sense, not the fanatical "best game evar" sense. I don't actually particularly idolize SotC or Ico...wish I played them in the PS2 days. I see what they're trying to do and it's really cool. But trying to play is urg. Though apparently the PS3 version is allegedly harder than the PS2 one.