I found a lot of low key indies to get excited about this month. Plenty of smaller games with interesting ideas and it’s led to a longer list than usual. The big name releases are still waiting in the wings. Frostpunk 2 has been pushed back to September. Oh, and 7 Days to Die finally exits early access after more than 10 years. Project Zomboid and Star Citizen remain in the anti-race.
7 Days to Die
“7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Afterplace
“Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don’t. You do you.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, Itch, App Store, and mobile stores.
Arco
“Enter the breathtaking world of Arco, a dynamic tactical RPG where your decisions shape the story. Three tales forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge.”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, Epic, App Store, and console stores.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
“Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Android • iOS • iPadOS
Available from Steam, Epic, Netflix, and console stores.
Classic Marathon Infinity
“From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon Infinity from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, and Aleph One. (FREE)
The Crimson Diamond
“Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, and Itch.
Depersonalization
“Dice! Tabletop role-playing games! Cthulhu! Diverse story modules! Rich branching narratives! We are prisoners of fate, but sometimes we also roll the dice and create miracles!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Feed the Deep
“A lovecraftian roguelite. Dive into procedurally generated undersea caves. Collect gold, upgrade your equipment, and Feed the Deep.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Gravitorium
“Harness the power of gravity to maneuver through challenging precision platforming and puzzle levels in this fun and kinetic 2D platformer!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Just Crow Things
“You’re a little crow trying to prove herself to the world. Make new animal friends, poop on unsuspecting hoomans, and steal all the shiny trinkets! Each level is a little sandbox full of fun items to discover and puzzles to solve, while leaving a bit of chaos behind. Why? Just caws!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Knights of the Road
“An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Nova Drift
“Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, and Itch.
Ogu and the Secret Forest
“Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! ‘Ogu and the Secret Forest’ is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS • iPadOS
Available from Steam, and mobile stores.
Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
“Learn how to draw pixel art with a video game! Start from zero and develop real art skills in a relaxing way. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create. Everyone can do this!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
Open alpha of the Adventure Mode version is available at the Pixel Art Academy Website.
Preserve
“Preserve is a relaxing puzzle nature-building game in which you flourish a vibrant ecosystem by cleverly placing plants and animals to create a perfect symbiosis to your liking.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
shapez 2
“Dive into a factory-building game where the focus is on just that — building huge factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and min-max your layouts without limits. Shapez 2 is tailor-made for enthusiasts who crave the thrill of optimizing production lines and perfecting automation.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
Skillsworn
“Skillsworn is a tactical turn based adventure game. Take on the role of a fresh party leader and embark on a journey through the wilds of Thera to stabilize the lands in the name of the King! Defeat a variety of dangerous foes and prove that you are not just another bored peasant seeking a thrill.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
Slash Quest
“Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS • iPadOS • visionOS
Available from Steam, and mobile stores.
Slider
“Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world — one slider at a time.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (FREE)
Terminus: Zombie Survivors
“Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Thank Goodness You’re Here!
“Thank Goodness You’re Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation
Available from Steam, Epic, App Store, and console stores.
Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
“Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, Epic, and Sega.
Train Valley World
“Train Valley World is an engrossing transport tycoon inspired by the genre classics. Build and manage efficient railroads across the globe, create sophisticated logistics chains, design your own levels*, and become a business mogul – solo or in multiplayer!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, and Epic.
World of Goo 2
“Build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines in the stunning followup to the multi-award winning World of Goo.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • Switch
Available from Epic, Official Site, and console stores.
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