Kotaku has been celebrating Indie-Penance Day for the fourth year in a row. This holiday marks the liberation of gaming from the British monarchy. To commemorate this occasion, a selection of upcoming indie games that deserve attention have been chosen.
The list includes a variety of games that cover different genres and styles. One of the highlighted games is a claw machine roguelite called Stray Fawn Studio, set to be released in Q4 2024. Players will get weapons and attacks from a claw machine above them, making for a unique gameplay experience.
Another interesting game is Tailgate, where players take on the role of a Labrador trying to find its owner while solving a mystery. This sniff-based third-person game offers a different perspective on gaming.
Sektori, developed by Kimmo Lahtinen, is a bullet-hell twin-stick techno shooter that aims to transport players into another state of consciousness. The game promises intense action and a unique gameplay experience.
CraftCraft, from Placeholder Gameworks, allows players to scavenge parts to build their own objects and sell them in a shop. The game also features the ability to befriend and romance customers, adding a social aspect to the gameplay.
Mushroom Musume is a life simulation game where players raise a mushroom child from spore to a young woman. The game offers a unique and intriguing concept that sets it apart from traditional RPGs.
My Familiar is a turn-based RPG where players must fight, flee, and rap their way through a vibrant inner city gauntlet. The game features stunning visuals and promises an engaging gameplay experience.
Dawn Apart is a fully destructible base-building sim that combines building a space colony with factory building. Players must colonize a planet, exploit its resources, and defend their buildings from locals or start a rebellion against a corporation.
Blood For The Old Gods is a flintlock fantasy roguelite where players shoot, summon, and survive their way across a war-torn countryside. The game offers fast-paced action and a unique art style that sets it apart from other games in the genre.
Hyperdrive Inn is an adventure game set in an infinite hotel on the edge of collapse. The game’s unique art style, created entirely from scanned-in pieces of fabric, adds to its charm and appeal.
Spiral is a third-person story-led game that explores the theme of cognitive degeneration. Players take on the role of Bernard, an older man saying goodbye to his childhood memories. The game promises a touching and emotional experience for players.
Underboard is an auto-battler set on a chess board that focuses on team-building. Players assign rules, spells, and tactics to their team before battles, watching as the strategy plays out. The game offers a unique and innovative gameplay experience for fans of the genre.
These indie games offer a diverse range of experiences and gameplay mechanics for players to enjoy. Whether you’re a fan of roguelites, RPGs, or simulation games, there’s something on this list for everyone to look forward to. Keep an eye out for these upcoming indie titles and add them to your wishlist for a memorable gaming experience.
