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Indie Games 2015 [June] Now Voting - Post 423!
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MrNinjaSquirrel
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I don't know if anyone talked about it when it came out on Steam (I feel like I didn't see much about it, but then again almost no one seems to have played it, and it was already out on itch.io for a bit so maybe you guys talked about it back then), but I played Beeswing the other day and it's an astonishingly lovely game that I'm sad doesn't really have any sort of market now. Hope some people here checked it out at least, I posted a review if you'd like more urging.
I also played Neverending Nightmares this morning and found it...underwhelming. Would love to know what others thought of it, since it feels like I'm in the minority in not being so taken by it.
Full review for anyone who may care: http://kritiqal.com/2015/06/24/neverending-nightmares-review/
One Foul Note
Member
I didn't get on with Neverending too. I appreciate the craftmanship of that game and it clearly meant a lot to the developer, but as a horror experience I found it too safe, almost cliche at times. It also didn't help that I never clicked with the art style, scenes that were meant to be horrific I found comical due to how the game looked.
More_Badass
Member
Dr. Buni
Member
Rain World, right? When is it coming out?Double post but whatevs
Disgusting
More_Badass
Member
Later this year some time.
More_Badass
Member
The Swindle is releasing next month, July 28th
This looks great
More_Badass
Member
Checking out Steredenn from this month's OP
Yeah, it's pretty
Yeah, it's pretty
SerTapTap
Member
Steredenn is lovely. The most impressive thing is I didn't really realize it was procedurally generated until my third try (I got a review key and didn't read the description). Need to play it more to get the hang of it, but it seems better than I'd expect for a roguelike shooter (I'm not sure why I think that won't work honestly--Binding of Isaac is fairly close to a shmup in many ways)
More_Badass
Member
The game is quite challenging. Like even the early enemies can be dangerous if you get hit. I love how varied the weapons are. And just how pretty the game looks, between the weapons effects and the environments every battle is a spectacle
Can't beat a good shooter.
The dev should offer us all free steam keys so we can try it and say how ace it is
Its fine if a dev does that (even though that doesnt guarantee I'll say its a good game), and I know you only said it in harmless jest/fun, but there are plenty of people who do this at face value to beg for codes, so I'd appreciate not using such comments here
I saw you playing this earlier - how is it?
Almost makes me forget that they're not making another adventure game. These guys were honestly the best thing we've seen in the genre since Lucasarts, Wadjet Eye being a possible exception.
SerTapTap
Member
Yeah, I noticed it was quite hard right off the bat, but that's to be expected of almost any roguelikes and most shmups. Weapons looked cool. Downside of a roguelike is I feel a need to play a lot before I really feel I have a valid opinion on it or feel ready to show it off. Same for RPGs. On the plus side playtime/$ is hard to beat...but that's not really a problem I have.
PandaPedinte
Member
Streets of Fury EX - $8.49 (Win)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/350910/
Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game.
More_Badass
Member
Feist and The Swindle in July...ugh, going to be a tough decision
Very pretty and very tough. Randomly generated waves that are challenging from the start. There are a lot of unique weapon pick-ups, from drones to an ultralaser to a giant sawblade. You can mix and match any two weapons you find, making the playthrough feel pretty different depending on your luck. Shield + drones caters to a different approach than being outfitted with a superlaser and chainsaw, more passive versus more aggressive. Very varied enemies and bullet patterns, tight controls, a story mode as well as an arena and challenges
More_Badass
Member
Voting June!
RULES THIS MONTH IN SHORT: Up to 10 games, at least 4.
Why?
Because we want to offer people who first step into the thread an easy go-to list for great games. Plus it gives more attention to the titles that really deserve it.
How?
Everyone votes on his top 10 games out of the ones that already have been released AND are mentioned in the OP (So everything in Post 2). I'll tally the results and put the best 5 in the next thread. A minimum voting count of 4 is required. Feel free to vote for games that you deem "important" or the ones that you enjoyed the most. Since this is a rather communicative thread, feel free to include a short description why these games ended up on your list. Every list entry gets 1 point for the overall ranking.
When?
This thread is still open until the end of the month, so you can drop your list in here whenever you want. You can also change your list up to the last day. I wont start the count before the last day of the month, so everyone has still time to revise their lists and play some games. Speaking of which, if you dont even KNOW 7 games to vote for, there are plenty free games in the OP to check out. Most of which are rather short too. Use the remaining week to catch up with 1 or 2 titles you didnt get around to yet!
Which?
Since the list got rather long, here is the complete list of games to vote for for this month.
RULES THIS MONTH IN SHORT: Up to 10 games, at least 4.
Why?
Because we want to offer people who first step into the thread an easy go-to list for great games. Plus it gives more attention to the titles that really deserve it.
How?
Everyone votes on his top 10 games out of the ones that already have been released AND are mentioned in the OP (So everything in Post 2). I'll tally the results and put the best 5 in the next thread. A minimum voting count of 4 is required. Feel free to vote for games that you deem "important" or the ones that you enjoyed the most. Since this is a rather communicative thread, feel free to include a short description why these games ended up on your list. Every list entry gets 1 point for the overall ranking.
When?
This thread is still open until the end of the month, so you can drop your list in here whenever you want. You can also change your list up to the last day. I wont start the count before the last day of the month, so everyone has still time to revise their lists and play some games. Speaking of which, if you dont even KNOW 7 games to vote for, there are plenty free games in the OP to check out. Most of which are rather short too. Use the remaining week to catch up with 1 or 2 titles you didnt get around to yet!
Which?
Since the list got rather long, here is the complete list of games to vote for for this month.
taku
Member
Lethis - Path of Progress - $19,99 /18,99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/359230/
Lethis Path of Progress is an old school 2D city builder set in a Victorian Steampunk universe called Lethis. You will have to build and manage cities, provide resources for your inhabitants while making sure there are enough workers to sustain your production lines. Trade with others cities, honor the requests of the Emperor and make your citizens happy.
I've hardly touched a thing this month with the Steam sale and E3 my free time has been spent reading, watching and buying.
Going to be a busy few days.
I don't think ive even posted a new game.
Expect a few incoming soon!!!
Had a look through the list and remembered playing Butcher - really enjoyed my time with that.
More_Badass
Member
1) Invisible Inc
2) TIS-100
3) Exanima
4) Steredenn
5) Not A Hero
6) Neon Struct
7) Camp 1
8) Crosscode
9) Badland
2) TIS-100
3) Exanima
4) Steredenn
5) Not A Hero
6) Neon Struct
7) Camp 1
8) Crosscode
9) Badland
Hi! This week I released my indie game, Her Story. There's an official thread here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1069289
Her Story - $5.99 (PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1069289
Her Story - $5.99 (PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone)
www.herstorygame.com
Her Story is a crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling, starring Viva Seifert, actress and one half of the band Joe Gideon and the Shark. Sit in front of a mothballed desktop computer and explore its police database of video footage. Type search terms, watch the clips where she speaks those words and piece together her story.
More_Badass
Member
Welcome to the thread and congrats! It was very cool to see Her Story on the Steam Top Sellers list, well deserved. Game is excellent
More_Badass
Member
Anyone remember INFRA? It's currently on Indiegogo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/infra
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/infra
More_Badass
Member
Will add the other info later
Cross of the Dutchman - PC, Mac
Concealed Intent - PC, Mac, Linux
Run - PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One
Neopolis - ????
Prism - IOS
Observatorium - PC, Mac, Linux
Between Heartbeats - 2016 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, WiiU)
Guardians - ????
Previously Mentioned
Organizam
Wizard of Legend
The Cairn
CrossCode
InfiniQuest
Cross of the Dutchman - PC, Mac
http://www.indiedb.com/games/cross-of-the-dutchman
Cross of the Dutchman is an action adventure game based on the true story of the folk legend Pier Gerlofs Donia.
Concealed Intent - PC, Mac, Linux
http://www.jarrahtechnology.com/games/#ConcealedIntent
Concealed Intent is a turn-based game of tactical stealth space combat.
In space combat you know that your enemies are out there, but not exactly where they are or what they are. To defeat them you need to devise a range of strategies to gain enough information to successfully shoot. All the while your enemies are trying to do the same to you. Various equipment is available to help both sides, including sensors and drones.
The fun will come from out-thinking your opponent rather than any test of reaction speed.
Run - PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One
http://www.torchgames.net/#!run/cklj
RUN tells the story of a man called, Isaac Wain, falsely accused of his wife and daughter murder.
A top-down stealth/action game with puzzling environments and dark atmosphere. Unique Soundtracks and tense atmospheric SFX complete the immersive gameplay.
Neopolis - ????
http://www.omni-labs.com/neopolis/
Neopolis is a Real Time Strategy game designed to remove stale genre conventions (like complicated technology-trees) and replace them with deep, innovative, yet accessible mechanics. Its multiplayer focused, but will contain some single player functionality.
Prism - IOS
http://www.clintsiu.com/
A puzzle game for iPad about elemental matter. Explore symbols, patterns, and colors to discover how everything in the universe was formed from the tiniest of pieces.
Observatorium - PC, Mac, Linux
http://www.indiedb.com/games/observatorium
Take on the role of 9-year-old Kit as you travel across the sea on an important mission. Master the power of a mysterious telescope as you create constellations that merge space with nature. Catch fish and command sea life to aid you on your journey but beware of the dangers that lurk in the darkness.
Between Heartbeats - 2016 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, WiiU)
http://betweenheartbeatsreduxgame.tumblr.com/
Play two action packed game modes! Classic Mode, where you play as different blood cells in the veins of the human body fighting back against viruses and other nasties before the heart gets poisoned! Or, play the all new Story Mode! Play as Biomedically Engineered Robot Duo Cecil and Egor inside the veins of a test patient of the Between Heartbeats Foundation trying out a new artificial immune system when all hell breaks loose. Here, it's the player's job to mop up the mess left behind by the experiment and cleanse the patient of the virus before it's too late!
Guardians - ????
http://playfield.io/guardians
Guardians is a new style MOBA that focuses more on a unique top-down, hack-n-slash element. Two teams of five guardians are pitted against each other in a hold-the-line gamemode. The objective is to keep the infinite waves of death seeking mobs away from your Infinity Stone while trying to gain the upper hand on your opponent.
Previously Mentioned
Organizam
Wizard of Legend
The Cairn
CrossCode
InfiniQuest
mrchampipi
Member
I was a KS backer for Neverending Nightmares and ended up beeing largely disapointed with the game. Really loved the artstyle, but the gameplay is uterely boring, sections are too long and repetitive. Didn't even bothered to finish it, despite the semi interesting story and atmosphere. Too bad
More_Badass
Member
Red Awakening - PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One
VoyageE - Free alpha (PC)
Native - PC, Mac
Eon Altar - PC, Mac
Previously Mentioned
RedOut
Orphan
http://www.red-awakening.com/
Red Awakening is an online campaign based multiplayer stealth / action game being built on Unreal Engine 4.
A surreal blend of neon drenched, drug induced, satirical storytelling with first-person dynamic stealth, parkour style movement, ultra-violent gameplay and an unnerving synth soundtrack, all wrapped in our distinctive cell shaded graphical style, featuring a gritty soundtrack by acclaimed composer Ryan Ike (Gunpoint) and the popular EDM artist SirensCeol (Monstercat).
VoyageE - Free alpha (PC)
http://gamejolt.com/games/voyagee/67406
VoyageE is a fanmade sequel to the wonderful game NaissanceE. Its a sureal art game with the main aim to explore the expressional world.
It deals with sounds and the massive architecture.
Native - PC, Mac
http://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/3b9q10//cskolu2
A 2D sidescroller survival game with a focus on a unique tracking system, simplified GUI / stats, minimal inventory and combat thats a bit deeper than most survival games. There are plans to put in "bosses" in the form of large predators.
Eon Altar - PC, Mac
http://eonaltar.com/
A mobile-enhanced cooperative RPG for 1-4 players
Explore the lavish dungeons and tunnels that stretch below Tarnum Fortress in nine episodic installments, and conquer dozens of unique quests and challenges.
Prove your worth on a tactical battlefield, and overpower your foes with strategy, magic, and martial prowess. The Eon Altar's defenders are many, and they are deadly
Previously Mentioned
RedOut
Orphan
Playing through Her Story now with my girlfriend. It's really good - I can't help but feel that this final stage (where we're only missed a handful of clips) could be handled better. The fun of exploring and unravelling the mystery is gone and now we're just guessing words to try and fill in those final few blanks.
A damn fine month for indies again unfortunately i haven't got any of them yet - but even out of the ones i've been able to pick up/play for free there's a few worth looking into that could easily pass people by.
Still hoping to play a few more before the end of the month so here's my updated voting so far.
Recommended
Butcher
Crosscode
Pixel Star
Good
Mysterious Space
Circa Infinity
Dustbowl - Fancy playing fallout in 2d look no further – still in development and will be hitting steam soon so keep an eye out for this one or play the deom.
Genemon
Royals - Decent little rpg – stick it on a usb and give it a go when you have some spare time
Serpent in the Staglands - Old school rpg, some may be put of with the old style graphics and lack of handholding but if you yearn for another isometric rpg then this could be up your street.
Ok
In Space
Treeker: The Lost Glasses
Visibility
Trench Run
Not Recommended
Afterglow
Vortex Attack Not Recommended
Still hoping to play a few more before the end of the month so here's my updated voting so far.
Recommended
Butcher
Crosscode
Pixel Star
Good
Mysterious Space
Circa Infinity
Dustbowl - Fancy playing fallout in 2d look no further – still in development and will be hitting steam soon so keep an eye out for this one or play the deom.
Genemon
Royals - Decent little rpg – stick it on a usb and give it a go when you have some spare time
Serpent in the Staglands - Old school rpg, some may be put of with the old style graphics and lack of handholding but if you yearn for another isometric rpg then this could be up your street.
Ok
In Space
Treeker: The Lost Glasses
Visibility
Trench Run
Not Recommended
Afterglow
Vortex Attack Not Recommended
Welcome! I've only heard good things about the game. I can't wait to play it!
mrchampipi
Member
Owww! Even though I lurk in the gaf's indie threads, I had missed that one. Looks amazing....and Q3 2015? I'm excited! No game have yet managed to calm my itch for futuristic racers, could this be the one?
Wok
Member
More_Badass
Member
Feist looks promising, been in dev for like 5 years
More_Badass
Member
Aeon of Sands - 2016 (PC, Mac, Linux)
Into The Rift - ????
Dérive - Free (PC, Mac)
Defunct - ????
Assimilation - ????
The Secrets of Fogwood - $4.99 (PC)
Staxel - ????
Untitled Game - ????
http://aeonofsands.com/
Aeon of Sands is a Dungeon Adventure: a story-driven role playing game and a love letter to classic PC and Amiga games of the 90s. The Trail is the first chapter of the Aeon series, in which you follow a young city clerk on his adventures in a world under two suns, between the life they nurture and the ruin they bring.
Completely hand-drawn & painted visuals, more than 20 challenging dungeons, and real time action
Into The Rift - ????
https://www.facebook.com/intotherift
A metroidvania with Punch-Out inspired combat, in-depth puzzles and story driven progression.
Dérive - Free (PC, Mac)
Defunct - ????
http://www.freshlysqueezed.se/defunct/
Defunct is a fast-paced adventure game with an arcade feel created for players who like flow, speed and exploration. You play as a broken old racing robot, accidentally dropped from a giant repair ship. Stranded on a future planet Earth, its up to you to reach it before it leaves you behind!
Since you are broken and cannot go forward by yourself you have to use the environment to your advantage and maintain your momentum will skidding and riding across slopes. Defunct features big and extensive levels, allowing players to explore the enviroment and discover new vistas and secrets.
Assimilation - ????
http://www.vectorforgegames.com/
Assimilation is an in-development single and multiplayer space-ship combat and construction game. It takes elements from Gate88 and Reassembly and puts them in 3D.
The Secrets of Fogwood - $4.99 (PC)
http://billyslang.itch.io/the-secrets-of-fogwood
The Secrets of Fogwood is a First Person, Open World, Parkour, Exploration Game filled with Mystery, Puzzles, Hidden Secrets, and more.
Step into a beautiful world with gorgeous atmosphere and try to solve The Secrets of Fogwood.
Staxel - ????
http://playstaxel.com/
Staxel is a farming/exploration/discovery game with a relaxing, laid back feel.
Build a farm and grow a variety of crops and flowers, create an endless garden, explore the world around you and discover amazing new sights.
Untitled Game - ????
Cradle is out this month as well I think?
Hey guys - so Orelight is out today. I don't know a huge amount about the game other than one of the lads I went to uni with is working on it. He's sent me a spare key if anyone wants it? Again - I'd rather it go to a happy home where the game will get some decent playtime and any feedback or whatever goes onto the early access forums. Here's the game:
Orelight
(I've already made a post previously for Toma Bot so this one doesn't need to be formatted correctly)
Orelight
(I've already made a post previously for Toma Bot so this one doesn't need to be formatted correctly)
Hope he does well with it - see it's in EA so hopefully with some more work the reviews will start to improve.
Not looking for the key - ive got so much on I would hardly play it and have already been lucky enough to pick up a couple of keys in here.
Just wanted to indirectly wish them luck with the game!!!
Not looking for the key - ive got so much on I would hardly play it and have already been lucky enough to pick up a couple of keys in here.
Just wanted to indirectly wish them luck with the game!!!
SerTapTap
Member
Fort Meow is a fun, cute little defense game on Steam and iOS. I think I mentioned it before. I noticed while running through my bundle/review/unplayed games that Steam finally has a decent amount of short cheap little Defense style games like that. Played a billion hours of those in high school and it's interesting to see if those devs can make decent enough money actually selling their games.
More_Badass
Member
Spherify Effect - PC
God's Gift - ????
And if as Rain World couldn't get more impressive, now it has distance- and movement- based vision
http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=48723.0
This is "another platformer". But in sphere. Reality show for robots.
You need to stop the sphere and stay alive.
God's Gift - ????
Looks very cool
http://godsgiftgame.tumblr.com/
Its an action based lemmings/pikmin-em-up where you guide humans through some kind of hell dimension to be consumed by your patron God. You bestow your doomed flock with Gods Gifts, mutations which give them unique powers and abilities.
And if as Rain World couldn't get more impressive, now it has distance- and movement- based vision
Phawx
Member
God's gift looks like my jam. Also Rain World continues to impress.
Apologies if there are any dupes.
stratO - £6.99 (WIN)
MASSIVE CHALICE - £14.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)
Riddled Corpses - £5.59 (WIN)
Gunslugs - £3.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)
The Enchanted Cave 2 - £3.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)
Color Assembler - £5.59 (WIN)
stratO - £6.99 (WIN)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/341680/
stratO offers the thrilling satisfaction of flying through vast, procedurally-generated chasms as you perform chains of aerial maneuvers and slide across massive obstacles to charge your boosters and blast yourself ahead at supersonic speeds!
MASSIVE CHALICE - £14.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/246110/
MASSIVE CHALICE is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the nation, you'll take command of its heroes, forge heroic marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a 300 year war.
Riddled Corpses - £5.59 (WIN)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/369890/
Riddled corpses is Arcade game 8/16bits. we will have hordes of zombies and all kinds of monsters, all created with love pixel art.
Gunslugs - £3.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/371890/
A wacky, chaotic, action game with a rogue-like permadeath, unlockable heroes, timelord, chickenguns, donkey kong levels, gameboy levels and much more. Fight your way through as many levels and worlds as you can, defeat the Black Duck Army, and close the gates of Hell.
The Enchanted Cave 2 - £3.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/368610/
Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!
Color Assembler - £5.59 (WIN)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/370570/
Color Assembler is an abstract color mixing puzzle game. Connect the starting colors to various shapes that manipulate colors in their unique way. The goal is to create the target color.