its finally Out
Iconoclasts
I already bought it and installed, but still not touched. I need to finish some other games first.
I am excited like you are.
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Indie Games | August 2018: Ganbare! Ghostly Guts!
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I already bought it and installed, but still not touched. I need to finish some other games first.
I am excited like you are.
I was gonna buy it, and then one of the people who helped with the PS4 port strongly hinted at a Switch version, so I'm waiting.
I don't own a PS4, neither a Switch, so the Steam option is cool with me.
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Also, we can start the monthly voting now.
For those of you who dont know, you can vote for any released game in the OP and list your top games! I am still not done with the monthly games, but you all know my list from the thread anyway :P
So far, another special shoutout to "In the Shadows", which really should be on all of your radars.
For those of you who dont know, you can vote for any released game in the OP and list your top games! I am still not done with the monthly games, but you all know my list from the thread anyway :P
So far, another special shoutout to "In the Shadows", which really should be on all of your radars.
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Seven: The days long gone
This game is seriously good so far. I am only few hours in, but it has a ton to like. Its a top down stealth action game, where all mechanics combine to a pretty fascinating and indepth game. You have tons of tools, skills, stealth/action options, a fun combat system, tons of loot, extensive stat system, a very intriguing lore/world that reminded me of Planescape or Shadowrun, unique art style, large areas to explore and they pulled off some serious black magic with the graphical settings so that it ran fluidly on my notebook. People reported some technical issues, but I havent encountered any so far, but it seems like it should be fine if you save regularly.
This ticks all the boxes and its currently 30% off. You really should give this another look, highly recommended with the caveat that I only played a few hours and its like 50+ hours long.
Highly recommended
Gorogoa
Hand of Fate 2
In the Shadows
Seven: The Days Long Gone
Bridge Constructor Portal
I wanna be the Cat
Finding Paradise
Recommended
Reigns
Boiling Bolt
Rumu
Battle Chef Brigade
Puppet Kings
Riot
Not recommended
Cattails
This game is seriously good so far. I am only few hours in, but it has a ton to like. Its a top down stealth action game, where all mechanics combine to a pretty fascinating and indepth game. You have tons of tools, skills, stealth/action options, a fun combat system, tons of loot, extensive stat system, a very intriguing lore/world that reminded me of Planescape or Shadowrun, unique art style, large areas to explore and they pulled off some serious black magic with the graphical settings so that it ran fluidly on my notebook. People reported some technical issues, but I havent encountered any so far, but it seems like it should be fine if you save regularly.
This ticks all the boxes and its currently 30% off. You really should give this another look, highly recommended with the caveat that I only played a few hours and its like 50+ hours long.
Highly recommended
Gorogoa
Hand of Fate 2
In the Shadows
Seven: The Days Long Gone
Bridge Constructor Portal
I wanna be the Cat
Finding Paradise
Recommended
Reigns
Boiling Bolt
Rumu
Battle Chef Brigade
Puppet Kings
Riot
Not recommended
Cattails
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I dont think the AI is anything revolutionary, it basically seems to adhere with standard stealth game behaviour. Predestined paths, sight cones, etc. Its not an in depth simulation by any stretch, but I view stealth games as intricate puzzle games, which works for Seven as well. It also helps that the game has quite a bit more to offer than the stealth mechanics, since every part of the game seems surprisingly well realized. I did not expect this game to be that expansive, I am quite impressed actually.
Hmmm good to know nearly plunged for the ps4/vita version will wait a bit too first then!
Thanks for the write-up. I was turned off by the reviews at launch but I'm glad to see how positive you are about it, even if it is just the first few hours.
its finally Out
Iconoclasts
Bought it yesterday, I'm planning to start Iconoclast once I'm done with Hollow Knight.
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Some smaller stuff:
Shadowhand
This is an incredibly well polished and well made version of the classic solitaire/freecell formula with added abilities, loot aspects, more diverse mechanics, opponents, difficulty modes, you name it, but its still solitaire. If you love solitaire, this game is made for you,. Your nongamer girlfriend/boyfriend will probably love this for how it introduces RPG and more videogamey mechanics to the basic formula. Recommended if you like that type of game.
Super Skelemania
I feel a bit dirty saying it, but I dont think I can reasonably recommend the game at a price higher than a few dollars. Its a very short metroidvania (~1 hour), has mostly bland level design, but still manages to hit the basics of the genre. Its cute, I like how they treated the upgrades, but its nowhere near enough for a 10$ title. Fun little game for free or a few bucks, but there is plenty of more worthwhile games in the genre. I'll put it as recommended, but only grab it for really cheap.
The Mummy Demastered
Great Metroidvania with more of a focus on Contra combat/gameplay. Challenging and I love the aspect of your character being another opponent you need to defeat to get your gear back. I like how its balanced and the gameplay is quick and the map is big enough to have interesting exploration. Cool game, definitely recommended.
Highly recommended
Gorogoa
Hand of Fate 2
In the Shadows
Seven: The Days Long Gone
Bridge Constructor Portal
The Mummy Demastered
I wanna be the Cat
Finding Paradise
Recommended
Reigns
Boiling Bolt
Rumu
Battle Chef Brigade
Shadowhand
Puppet Kings
Riot
Super Skelemania
Not recommended
Cattails
Shadowhand
This is an incredibly well polished and well made version of the classic solitaire/freecell formula with added abilities, loot aspects, more diverse mechanics, opponents, difficulty modes, you name it, but its still solitaire. If you love solitaire, this game is made for you,. Your nongamer girlfriend/boyfriend will probably love this for how it introduces RPG and more videogamey mechanics to the basic formula. Recommended if you like that type of game.
Super Skelemania
I feel a bit dirty saying it, but I dont think I can reasonably recommend the game at a price higher than a few dollars. Its a very short metroidvania (~1 hour), has mostly bland level design, but still manages to hit the basics of the genre. Its cute, I like how they treated the upgrades, but its nowhere near enough for a 10$ title. Fun little game for free or a few bucks, but there is plenty of more worthwhile games in the genre. I'll put it as recommended, but only grab it for really cheap.
The Mummy Demastered
Great Metroidvania with more of a focus on Contra combat/gameplay. Challenging and I love the aspect of your character being another opponent you need to defeat to get your gear back. I like how its balanced and the gameplay is quick and the map is big enough to have interesting exploration. Cool game, definitely recommended.
Highly recommended
Gorogoa
Hand of Fate 2
In the Shadows
Seven: The Days Long Gone
Bridge Constructor Portal
The Mummy Demastered
I wanna be the Cat
Finding Paradise
Recommended
Reigns
Boiling Bolt
Rumu
Battle Chef Brigade
Shadowhand
Puppet Kings
Riot
Super Skelemania
Not recommended
Cattails
Is 7 that good? Is it like Styx but with more rpg elements? Steam reviews aren't looking good on that one, made me hesitant.Seven: The days long gone
This game is seriously good so far. I am only few hours in, but it has a ton to like. Its a top down stealth action game, where all mechanics combine to a pretty fascinating and indepth game. You have tons of tools, skills, stealth/action options, a fun combat system, tons of loot, extensive stat system, a very intriguing lore/world that reminded me of Planescape or Shadowrun, unique art style, large areas to explore and they pulled off some serious black magic with the graphical settings so that it ran fluidly on my notebook. People reported some technical issues, but I havent encountered any so far, but it seems like it should be fine if you save regularly.
This ticks all the boxes and its currently 30% off. You really should give this another look, highly recommended with the caveat that I only played a few hours and its like 50+ hours long.
Highly recommended
Gorogoa
Hand of Fate 2
In the Shadows
Seven: The Days Long Gone
Bridge Constructor Portal
I wanna be the Cat
Finding Paradise
Recommended
Reigns
Boiling Bolt
Rumu
Battle Chef Brigade
Puppet Kings
Riot
Not recommended
Cattails
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I really liked the first 3-4 hours that I played. Styx is a decent comparison, but more RPG systems thrown in and a more interesting setting. From what I can tell, many reviews are blaming the technical issues, but the game does have quite a bit going on, so I am not surprised some bugs sneaked in here or there. The opening was pretty strong, so I am really curious where this goes and what else they introduce, but I obviously can only judge first impressions so far. Might be worth trying the steam refund thing if you actually run into any technical issues, but I am very much leaning towards suggesting people should give it a try, because I really didnt expect to see so many aspects so fleshed out in that title.
Edit: Also try In the Shadows, people. :P
Can you elaborate more on that fleshed out aspects? Do you find the story engaging?
Six Ages, the follow-up to 1999's King of Dragon Pass, is now in beta. Still no screenshots available, unfortunately, just a few pieces of art. They're expanding the playtest, but they're still only looking for iOS playtesters.
Bought Iconoclasts, but not yet The Red Strings Club.
I played I think in the past in itchio 2 different games which are in this game as well. Only the Bridge and Bar Scenes weren't in the game.
Has this been mentioned before?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/446810/Blossom_Tales_The_Sleeping_King/
I only stumbled over it the other week and being a massive LTTP fan i can believe how i missed this getting released
http://store.steampowered.com/app/446810/Blossom_Tales_The_Sleeping_King/
I only stumbled over it the other week and being a massive LTTP fan i can believe how i missed this getting released
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Looks suuuper weird, nice! Unique world building is a huge plus in my book.
Celeste, the Edith Finch of precision platformers
Anyone else pick this one up?
Just picked it up, along with a Tesla vs Lovecraft which looks ace as well.
Also knee deep into Iconoclasts so it'll be a sweet gaming weekend!
Tesla Vs Lovecraft sounds like it's 10tons finally doing a proper successor to Crimsonland
Art looks great so it's hard to complain, but man when will the age of pixel art + rogue like stop being so dominant lol.
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I wish it was an actual roguelike :p (aka turn based tactical combat)
I've never played Crimsonlamd despite owning it.
But Tesla vs Lovecraft, man ... awesome game. Once you unlock the mech suit, holy lol. You don't get to use it long, but when you do, total mayhem.
Nothing I'm aware of. I just skimmed down a ton of Steam's "Upcoming" list and the nearest thing I have wishlisted with a date on it is eight days out with Remnants of Naezith - http://store.steampowered.com/app/590590/Remnants_of_Naezith/
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You really should give Crimsonland a try, it has a pretty unique structure for such a game and is still immensely satisfying to play.
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1. Gorogoa
2. Opus Magnum
3. Hand of Fate 2
4. They are Billions
5. Bridge Constructor Portal
6. Reigns: Her Majesty
1. Gorogoa
2. Opus Magnum
3. Hand of Fate 2
4. They are Billions
5. Bridge Constructor Portal
6. Reigns: Her Majesty
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Would have expected TaB higher, the others just that amazing for you, or did the game have some lowpoints eventually?
Haven't played it enough, Gorogoa and Opus are just that good, and HoF is more up my alley
Please add Strikers Edge from indie newcomers Fun Punch.
It's basically medieval dodge ball. Comes out on Steam the 30th and PS4 the 31st.
Created an OT here.
It's basically medieval dodge ball. Comes out on Steam the 30th and PS4 the 31st.
Created an OT here.
Played a demo of this today. Pretty simply but kind of interesting. Not sure about the story though and the UI seems to be the extent of the game, so unsure of how much time I would put into it.
Celeste - $19.99 (PC, Max, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Iconoclasts - $19.99 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS Vita)
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Iconoclasts - $19.99 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS Vita)
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Tesla vs Lovecraft - $14.99 (PC, Max, Linux)
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Nantucket - $17.99 (PC)
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Chase after Moby Dick, and live through the Golden Age of American whaling in this seafaring strategy game. Set sail around the world, manage your ship and crew, and live Ishmael's story, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a few years after the events narrated by Herman Melville in his masterpiece.
Chase after Moby Dick, and live through the Golden Age of American whaling in this seafaring strategy game. Set sail around the world, manage your ship and crew, and live Ishmael's story, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a few years after the events narrated by Herman Melville in his masterpiece.
The Red Strings Club - $14.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)
The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.
The Room: Old Sins - $4.99 (iOS)
Enter The Room: Old Sins and be transported to a place where tactile exploration meets challenging puzzles and a captivating story. The sudden disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes the hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse… Explore unsettling locations, follow obscure clues and manipulate bizarre contraptions as you uncover the mysteries within Waldegrave Manor.
The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.
The Room: Old Sins - $4.99 (iOS)
Enter The Room: Old Sins and be transported to a place where tactile exploration meets challenging puzzles and a captivating story. The sudden disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes the hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse… Explore unsettling locations, follow obscure clues and manipulate bizarre contraptions as you uncover the mysteries within Waldegrave Manor.
Subnautica - $24.99 (PC, Mac, Xbox One)
You have crash-landed on alien ocean world, and the only way to go is down. Subnautica's oceans range from sun drenched shallow coral reefs to treacherous deep-sea trenches, lava fields, and bio-luminescent underwater rivers. Manage your oxygen supply as you explore kelp forests, plateaus, reefs, and winding cave systems. The water teems with life: Some of it helpful, much of it harmful.
You have crash-landed on alien ocean world, and the only way to go is down. Subnautica's oceans range from sun drenched shallow coral reefs to treacherous deep-sea trenches, lava fields, and bio-luminescent underwater rivers. Manage your oxygen supply as you explore kelp forests, plateaus, reefs, and winding cave systems. The water teems with life: Some of it helpful, much of it harmful.
Delete - $1.99 (PC, Mac)
Delete is a minimalist puzzle leisure game.it is inspired by Minesweeper. It inherits all the excellent features of the original work, and has increased its spatial dimensions. Your goal is to turn over all the squares, figures show the number of unknown red squares around them, you need to deduce all the answers by being reminded of by the figures. There is no time or star limit in the game, you are supposed to enjoy the relaxing experience.
Delete is a minimalist puzzle leisure game.it is inspired by Minesweeper. It inherits all the excellent features of the original work, and has increased its spatial dimensions. Your goal is to turn over all the squares, figures show the number of unknown red squares around them, you need to deduce all the answers by being reminded of by the figures. There is no time or star limit in the game, you are supposed to enjoy the relaxing experience.
Innerspace - $19.99 (PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
InnerSpace is an exploration flying game set in the Inverse, a world of inside-out planets with no horizons. Soar through ancient skies and abandoned oceans to discover the lost history of this fading realm, where gods still wander. Your greatest journey is within.
InnerSpace is an exploration flying game set in the Inverse, a world of inside-out planets with no horizons. Soar through ancient skies and abandoned oceans to discover the lost history of this fading realm, where gods still wander. Your greatest journey is within.
iubes2 - $18.99 (PC)
iubes is a unique strategy gameplay... in a quite unusual world. iubes are intelligent cubes: they gather resources, work, fight and defend by themselves, and have no interest in your micro management. To master the iubes you have to truely understand their inner mechanics. And until that, you'll hate them and their free will.
iubes is a unique strategy gameplay... in a quite unusual world. iubes are intelligent cubes: they gather resources, work, fight and defend by themselves, and have no interest in your micro management. To master the iubes you have to truely understand their inner mechanics. And until that, you'll hate them and their free will.
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Wulverblade - $14.99 (Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Now running at a smooth 60 fps since its Switch debut October 2017, Wulverblade is a new arrival in the beat em up genre where you play as the Britons fighting against a Roman Invasion. Git Gud, because it packs an old-school arcade-style difficulty, too.
DUSK - $20 (PC)
Seeking to recapture the aesthetic of the Quake, Doom, and Hexen, but with a dash of Redneck Rampage, Shadow Warrior, and Redneck Rampage, DUSK is stylized as a 90's fps with breakneck speed, weapons from the 1-0 keys, large maps with dense enemy populations, and a story that is an afterthought. Still in Early Access, the third episode is due soon™.
Now running at a smooth 60 fps since its Switch debut October 2017, Wulverblade is a new arrival in the beat em up genre where you play as the Britons fighting against a Roman Invasion. Git Gud, because it packs an old-school arcade-style difficulty, too.
DUSK - $20 (PC)
Seeking to recapture the aesthetic of the Quake, Doom, and Hexen, but with a dash of Redneck Rampage, Shadow Warrior, and Redneck Rampage, DUSK is stylized as a 90's fps with breakneck speed, weapons from the 1-0 keys, large maps with dense enemy populations, and a story that is an afterthought. Still in Early Access, the third episode is due soon™.
I wanna play too. This one just came out of Early Access. I'm not planning on picking it up immediately, but it looks to do some unique things in the SHMUP genre.
PAWARUMI - $16.99 (PC, Mac)
Pawarumi is a modern shoot'em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You'll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
PAWARUMI - $16.99 (PC, Mac)
Pawarumi is a modern shoot'em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You'll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Just so everyone knows, if I recommend a game, it's because I've actually played it.
January was brutal for covering indie releases. GOOD GRIEF, too much of a good thing!
(They Are Billions is still getting some heavy playtime, and the developer of I Fell from Grace released a play guide to the community in case folks are stuck).
January was brutal for covering indie releases. GOOD GRIEF, too much of a good thing!
(They Are Billions is still getting some heavy playtime, and the developer of I Fell from Grace released a play guide to the community in case folks are stuck).
In Other Waters - PC, Mac
Casting the player as an Operator AI, tasked with guiding Ellery Vas as she explores the planet-spanning ocean of Gliese 677Cc, In Other Waters is structured around an ever-growing, tactile interface. Through this unique mode of interaction players will chart underwater courses, scan environments for vital clues, and navigate this unearthly ocean.
Casting the player as an Operator AI, tasked with guiding Ellery Vas as she explores the planet-spanning ocean of Gliese 677Cc, In Other Waters is structured around an ever-growing, tactile interface. Through this unique mode of interaction players will chart underwater courses, scan environments for vital clues, and navigate this unearthly ocean.
Dandara - February 6th (PC, Mac, iOS, Android, PS4, Switch)
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
As a metroidvania carefully designed with both touch and gamepad in mind, we considered how you could achieve exploration and fast action using either input. The result was a gravity bending world where movement is comprised of jumping from surface to surface in lovingly crafted environments. It's up to Dandara to restore balance and give direction to a directionless world!
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
As a metroidvania carefully designed with both touch and gamepad in mind, we considered how you could achieve exploration and fast action using either input. The result was a gravity bending world where movement is comprised of jumping from surface to surface in lovingly crafted environments. It's up to Dandara to restore balance and give direction to a directionless world!
Midnight Radio - PC
Midnight Radio is an indie video game where you assume the role of a photojournalist who has to drive to different places in a small valley in order to take photos for a digital newspaper.
Midnight Radio is an indie video game where you assume the role of a photojournalist who has to drive to different places in a small valley in order to take photos for a digital newspaper.
Allure of The Stars - PC
Allure of the Stars is a near-future Sci-Fi roguelike and tactical squad game. Not a single picture in this game. You have to imagine everything yourself, like with a book (a grown-up book, without pictures). Once you learn to imagine things, though, you can keep exploring and mastering the world and making up stories for a long time
Allure of the Stars is a near-future Sci-Fi roguelike and tactical squad game. Not a single picture in this game. You have to imagine everything yourself, like with a book (a grown-up book, without pictures). Once you learn to imagine things, though, you can keep exploring and mastering the world and making up stories for a long time
Hellbreaker - PC, iOS, Android
Hellbreaker places you in the shackles of Arok, a sinner with a mysterious power to kill demons. Fight your way through the horde of Belial and escape hell as you unlock new characters and talents to create chaos in the randomly generated and ever-changing landscape of hell.
Hellbreaker places you in the shackles of Arok, a sinner with a mysterious power to kill demons. Fight your way through the horde of Belial and escape hell as you unlock new characters and talents to create chaos in the randomly generated and ever-changing landscape of hell.
Lucah - 2018 (PC, Mac, Linux)
L U C A H is a style-action role-playing game about finding oneself in a nightmarish world. Trapped and afraid in a world of Nightmares, Lucah must survive the onslaught in order to seek Purification and escape the Corruption that threatens to consume them.
L U C A H is a style-action role-playing game about finding oneself in a nightmarish world. Trapped and afraid in a world of Nightmares, Lucah must survive the onslaught in order to seek Purification and escape the Corruption that threatens to consume them.