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Just released on steam thought it was worth a mention!!
HYPHEN - $7.99 (WINDOWS)
I except no responsibility for broken computer parts due to playing this game....
http://store.steampowered.com/app/346510/
Spin your way to victory in this devilishly hard, ultra-cool action/puzzle game for PC. Dim the lights, pump up the volume and prepare to rage!
I except no responsibility for broken computer parts due to playing this game....
PandaPedinte
Member
I must have see it on the Steam front page.
More_Badass
Member
Ah ha, dev of Ephemerid already did a post in the thread (He's a Gaffer)
PandaPedinte
Member
Ah that explains it! xD
He did say it was the greatest game of all time so good we had to post it twice....
honest
Phawx
Member
This makes me feel crappy:
http://www.sc0ttgames.com/?p=559
Especially since I was a bit critical on one of his games.
http://www.sc0ttgames.com/?p=559
Especially since I was a bit critical on one of his games.
More_Badass
Member
Always a shame when a dev is forced to close shop. I've seen a lot of good devs of mobile slip into obscurity or who were forced to close because of poor sales
While I thought Chaos Ride was kind of bland and boring, he did a great job at capturing an awesome sense of speed.
More_Badass
Member
Was digging through Warpdoor, found some cool games that I'm pretty sure hadn't been posted about yet
Beeswing - £6.00 (PC, Mac, Linux
The Moon Silver - $2.99 (PC)
Sanctuary - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
Gallergy - Free (PC)
VIDdEO - Free (PC, Mac)
Demon Extermination Squadron - Free (PC)
ΘRΑΩLE - $6 (PC, Mac)
[encrypted] - Free (PC, Mac)
Marginalia - $5 (PC, Mac, Linux)
Beeswing - £6.00 (PC, Mac, Linux
http://jackspinoza.itch.io/beeswing
Beeswing is a 2D RPG, reminiscent of games like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Illusion of Gaia, Earthbound, the Mana series and other pre-32 bit RPG games.
This is a game about the people and places that shaped my life.
The Moon Silver - $2.99 (PC)
http://ironsnowflakes.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
The Moon Sliver is a short narrative-focused non-linear exploration game, with elements of horror. It features a unique narrative mechanic that blurs the line between story and exploration, where interacting with objects and even simply moving around will reveal fragments of narration. As you piece these fragments together, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes increasingly obvious that something is hunting you...
Sanctuary - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
http://gamejolt.com/games/other/sanctuary/28040/
Touch the three guardian stones to unseal the Sanctuary's door.
Gallergy - Free (PC)
http://gamejolt.com/games/other/gallergy/29180/
How will you fare against the ruthless onslaught of expressionist art?
VIDdEO - Free (PC, Mac)
http://gamejolt.com/games/adventure/viddeo/31024/
You are combing through security footage to find out what has taken place in a hotel. However, the result is not clear. The perceived reality of the footage is blending into your own reality. You find yourself inside and outside the media discovering the tapes in the very place you are watching. Identities are disapearing, context is no longer existing. Nothing is sacred anymore, and you are constantly feeling dread and unawareness.
Demon Extermination Squadron - Free (PC)
http://abbreviatedidentity.itch.io/demon-extermination-squadron
Demon Extermination Squadron is an interesting and unique blend of strategy and action! Combining elements of XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Nuclear Throne, this rogue-like game is both nail-bitingly tough and hard to put down! Control four characters through sixteen randomly generated levels, fighting enemies and seeking out upgrades!
ΘRΑΩLE - $6 (PC, Mac)
http://cemelusine.itch.io/east-van-ep
Its about being an oracle. Procedurally Generated Surreal Visions! Prophecies! Ancient Transcendent Horrors! Networks of Signification!
[encrypted] - Free (PC, Mac)
Marginalia - $5 (PC, Mac, Linux)
http://connor-sherlock.itch.io/marginalia
Marginalia is a first-person horror game that transports you to Kestlebrook, a secluded valley where history becomes enmeshed with a strange present. Weeks ago Eric left. Days ago you got a letter telling you to come to him. Now you're here, but precisely where is here? And better yet, when?
More_Badass
Member
Software Inc. - Free demo, $10 (PC, Mac, Linux)
Levitate - ????
AIPD - ????
Bunker Blast - February 28th (PC)
Led It Rain - March 9th
The Long Path - ????
Previously Mentioned
MegaSphere - Dev put together a GIF album, lot of great stuff
Proven Lands
Mighty Tactical Shooter
Kenshi
http://softwareinc.coredumping.com
Software Inc. combines tycoon gameplay with multi-story building mechanics, employee management and a simulated market. It is inspired by games like Game Dev Tycoon, Prison Architect, The Sims and Theme Hospital.
Levitate - ????
https://www.facebook.com/LevitateVR
Experience the thrill of flying with an Oculus Rift in a surreal gravity shifting planet as you embody a bird, who is on a journey to save its planet.
AIPD - ????
Bunker Blast - February 28th (PC)
http://buckaneer.itch.io/bunker-blast
Take on an unrelenting enemy force in this new top-down shooter
Infiltrate the enemy compound, sneak into their bunker and blow it to pieces - simple, right?
Every bunker is different to the last, with different enemies, traps, tech and weaknesses.
Led It Rain - March 9th
https://www.facebook.com/leditrain
Motorcycles, guns, monsters and bikini-babes. Led It Rain is first person shooter racing game. Faster you drive, bigger score you obtain from shooting mons
The Long Path - ????
https://twitter.com/LukeRobertsJ
The Long Path is a first person auto-runner with puzzle and platformer gameplay elements.
Previously Mentioned
MegaSphere - Dev put together a GIF album, lot of great stuff
Proven Lands
Mighty Tactical Shooter
Kenshi
GOTY
Looks like Kuru Kuru Kururin on steroids. Haven't played those games, but I can tell from watching videos that they can cause some total rage
More_Badass
Member
Some of the impressions here were mixed, but I enjoyed it. Takes that formula and added some bullet hell and Super Hexagon-esque twitch mechanicsLooks like Kuru Kuru Kururin on steroids. Haven't played those games, but I can tell from watching videos that they can cause some total rage
That good?
Just Get Through isnt to bad actually
At first i thought the jump mechanic was going to be really annoying(game breaking so)
but you get used to it and you do get upgrades that help
The controls could do with getting tweaked a little tbh it feels like smb(pc) but you can feel a little out of control at times especially when throwing dynamite.
If you get a chance to get it i would recommend giving it a go.
(oh avoid yury btw it's controls/game mechanics are awful)
At first i thought the jump mechanic was going to be really annoying(game breaking so)
but you get used to it and you do get upgrades that help
The controls could do with getting tweaked a little tbh it feels like smb(pc) but you can feel a little out of control at times especially when throwing dynamite.
If you get a chance to get it i would recommend giving it a go.
(oh avoid yury btw it's controls/game mechanics are awful)
Its not a mind shattering experience, but its one of those games that deserves to be celebrated for being different and focussing mainly on player curiosity. Its the closest a game I ever played came to an ecosystem simulator and its pretty terrific at being that. You need to explore the different plants and animals and how they work with each other and then try to work on building a sustainable ecosystem. Its really something entirely different from the mold (ha, fungus joke) of most games and is a great example of the hidden gems that this thread series strives to search for.
Deserves your money, guys. Also, its a nice thing to have run in the background, like a more intricate "Mountain".
Edit: Also its only 4$ OR the pay by art thing, which is awesome and support-worthy in and of itself.
Played for 2-3 hours now. My currently best state (its not a "run" as the game never ends, you just add more stuff again and watch it grow):
The biomass is the amount of plants/bugs that you were able to have simultaneously in your "garden", while the diversity shows how many different elements you currently have.
It was a pretty neat run, but then I noticed too late that my Mantis were about to extinct all my Grubs. Since there was too many Mantis for a while, i couldnt repopulate the world without any new bug being eaten by a horde of hungry Mantis, so I needed to wait until they died too, and then started repopulationg the world with a harmless fungi eater, while trying to add more diversity to my plant life.
Also, neat little short term goals: You need to get any animal to survive for 5000 "ages", to unlock its database entry, which gives you some hints on their behaviour and how to best make an environment for them.
So yeah, thumbs up. Very cool game that does a LOT of things differently and is great for it.
Edit:
Highly recommended:
Avernum 2
Besiege
Earthtongue
Recommended:
An Untitled Story
Colony.Exe
Decent:
Cold Contract
Albert and Otto
Drew and the Floating Labyrinth
All the Way Down
Not recommended:
Condor
Anoxemia
Artificial Immunity
The biomass is the amount of plants/bugs that you were able to have simultaneously in your "garden", while the diversity shows how many different elements you currently have.
It was a pretty neat run, but then I noticed too late that my Mantis were about to extinct all my Grubs. Since there was too many Mantis for a while, i couldnt repopulate the world without any new bug being eaten by a horde of hungry Mantis, so I needed to wait until they died too, and then started repopulationg the world with a harmless fungi eater, while trying to add more diversity to my plant life.
Also, neat little short term goals: You need to get any animal to survive for 5000 "ages", to unlock its database entry, which gives you some hints on their behaviour and how to best make an environment for them.
So yeah, thumbs up. Very cool game that does a LOT of things differently and is great for it.
Edit:
Highly recommended:
Avernum 2
Besiege
Earthtongue
Recommended:
An Untitled Story
Colony.Exe
Decent:
Cold Contract
Albert and Otto
Drew and the Floating Labyrinth
All the Way Down
Not recommended:
Condor
Anoxemia
Artificial Immunity
I played the War for the Overworld beta for the first time in ages. It's actually looking like an excellent Dungeon Keeper revival! It runs so much nicer than it did before and it's great to see the new UI and art. Sound is a billion times better too!
My only complaint is that the mouse input is a little screwy at high resolutions. Needs a sensitivity option for zooming and rotating the camera.
My only complaint is that the mouse input is a little screwy at high resolutions. Needs a sensitivity option for zooming and rotating the camera.
MrNinjaSquirrel
Neo Member
Has anyone posted about this yet?
Toren - May 2015 (PC)
Looks really impressive I think.
Toren - May 2015 (PC)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/320820/?snr=1_7_7_comingsoon_150_5
Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.
Looks really impressive I think.
More_Badass
Member
Yeah, just checked. Was in the September 2014 thread. Didn't have release date yet at the time
PandaPedinte
Member
Nice to see it getting a release date.
Added the Free Demo tag to Forward to the Sky:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/333250/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/333250/
Did anyone play Grav? The trailer kinda looks TOO good:
http://bitmonstergames.com/?page_id=1004
Maybe repetetive mission design/planets whatnot.
http://bitmonstergames.com/?page_id=1004
Maybe repetetive mission design/planets whatnot.
PandaPedinte
Member
I need to build a PC
Did you play it?
More OP impressions:
Echoes+
The core mechanics are very polished and the gameplay is fun and its a very concise shooter experience, definitely recommended to check out.
Elders of Madness
Very unforgiving classic shmup that tasks you to learn the enemy patterns and level progression. Technically very well made. I like the simple art style, the enemy variety and challenge, however 3 issues really soured me on this game: I cant remap controls from z to y (european keyboard), I cant hold down z to shoot repeatedly (which is just annoying) and the movement of the ship doesnt seem to be nailed down. Sometimes the hitbox seems a bit off, and sometimes its impossible to outmaneuver an enemy even if he is still far away because of how sluggish the ship controls. Especially after playing it right after the excellently polished Echoes+, this doesnt compare very favourably.
Forward to the Sky
3D action platform/brawler, with simple controls and puzzle elements. I really like what they did with the overall artstyle, just walking through the level and watching the structures in the distance is very pleasing. However the combat is too simple, the enemies a bit boring and the level design is playing it a bit too safe as well. Not bad, but not all that recommendable for me either.
Haemo
Infinifactory:
Dont think I need to add much more to this, but yeah, after finishing it, I can say its easily a GOTY list candidate.
io
Just Get Through:
Highly recommended:
Infinifactory
Avernum 2
Besiege
Earthtongue
io
Recommended:
Just Get Through
Haemo
Echoes+
An Untitled Story
Colony.Exe
Decent:
Cold Contract
Forward to the Sky
Elders of Madness
Albert and Otto
Drew and the Floating Labyrinth
All the Way Down
Not recommended:
Condor
Anoxemia
Artificial Immunity
Very good month already and still 20 games to go.
Echoes+
Super fun Asteroids inspired Twinstickshooter. I was a bit bewildered at first that moving the mouse wont let you aim, but instead moves the ship while you aim with the keyboard, but I got to admit, that it works surprisingly well and actually makes the game stand out. Its highscore focussed and comes with several modes, but I really like some sort of campaign progression in these games with different enemy setups, weapon types, stage hazards and whatnot, which this doesnt have. But I need to get to grips with that
The core mechanics are very polished and the gameplay is fun and its a very concise shooter experience, definitely recommended to check out.Elders of Madness
Very unforgiving classic shmup that tasks you to learn the enemy patterns and level progression. Technically very well made. I like the simple art style, the enemy variety and challenge, however 3 issues really soured me on this game: I cant remap controls from z to y (european keyboard), I cant hold down z to shoot repeatedly (which is just annoying) and the movement of the ship doesnt seem to be nailed down. Sometimes the hitbox seems a bit off, and sometimes its impossible to outmaneuver an enemy even if he is still far away because of how sluggish the ship controls. Especially after playing it right after the excellently polished Echoes+, this doesnt compare very favourably.
Forward to the Sky
3D action platform/brawler, with simple controls and puzzle elements. I really like what they did with the overall artstyle, just walking through the level and watching the structures in the distance is very pleasing. However the combat is too simple, the enemies a bit boring and the level design is playing it a bit too safe as well. Not bad, but not all that recommendable for me either.
Haemo
Very cool little game. I love the concept of filling out the world with ink/colour and then using that to navigate. Very reminiscent of Unfinished Swan (which I loved), but with rather challenging combat. Definitely needs a bit of getting used to, but great little game that already has some splendid ideas (like an enemy that can clean up your color). The only downside is that I'd really love it to be expanded to a more complex game, more levels, different level setups, more items/ink abilities, etc. Still, fun game and well done execution in its own right.
Infinifactory:
Dont think I need to add much more to this, but yeah, after finishing it, I can say its easily a GOTY list candidate.
io
Has a free demo on Steam (and currently 50% off for 3-4 bucks) and is totally worth checking out. Its a puzzle platformer, but easily one of the better ones of the recent past, polished AND interesting enough to get into my highly recommended category even. The basic mechanic revolves around growing and shrinking your ball, and how that affects mass, momentum and some other aspects that are very cleverly used in the levels. Swirling around the level is very satisfying and its generally really pleasant to play and solve. Definitely check this out as well.
Just Get Through:
I agree with Titch on this one, initially the walljumping seems broken, then you get used to it (but its still highly annoying). Sometimes the level design is outright stupid, but the simple level up/skill hook and the levels that keep you on your toes all the time are surprisingly engaging. It started out as a pretty standard game, but then developed its own charme that will likely draw me in again at one point. You can grab it in a bundle with 7 other smaller Steam Indies for 2,50 here: http://www.bundlestars.com/
Highly recommended:
Infinifactory
Avernum 2
Besiege
Earthtongue
io
Recommended:
Just Get Through
Haemo
Echoes+
An Untitled Story
Colony.Exe
Decent:
Cold Contract
Forward to the Sky
Elders of Madness
Albert and Otto
Drew and the Floating Labyrinth
All the Way Down
Not recommended:
Condor
Anoxemia
Artificial Immunity
Very good month already and still 20 games to go.
SerTapTap
Member
I was the first to bring it up last month =p. Great game, though the final goal of max biodiversity is pretty extreme. For some reason since my first play session I've had terrible luck and can't get over 10 biodiversity actually--looking forward to the new changes and the possibility of some sort of "easy mode". The dev brought up that he was thinking about something like that when I mentioned the difficulty.
More_Badass
Member
I feel like you can say that about every Linssen game. His game are always so good and interesting and have so much potential to be even better. He did it with The Sun & Moon, hopefully he revisits more of his games
And nice to see you enjoyed iO. For a while I was one of the few people who had played it outside of the devs, and I thought it was great so it's good to see I'm not the only one.
I actually would like more complexity (as with everything I play). Give me more plants! More bugs! More everything!
My current run is at 13 diversity, but the 2 achievements before seem to be bugged. Pretty sure I was aat 7+ diversity etc for over 7000 years.
SerTapTap
Member
Yes, that's already planned. My problem is the difficulty makes attaining/keeping complexity hard. Though it might have been updated to be a bit more sensible--I played the very first release version and haven't updated yet. There's also going to be more visual indicators of things like rain, spores. There's a few carnivorous fungi planned too
Are you on the latest version? I found a few unlocks were bugged but told the dev and I think they're first in latest.
Not sure, what is the latest version? I downloaded it from itch.io
More_Badass
Member
The first one was fun, but it looks like the second one will deliver on all the potential of the orignal. Open environments, deeper hunting mechanics, etc. Cant wait
Shelter isnt even close to being the "most original" IP in this thread in my opinion. Though I need to admit I wasnt a huge fan of Shelter 1 to begin with. But still, it was a very limited stealth adventure, with not much going on in terms of mechanics. As for 2, thats hard to judge atm, but I am definitely more interested as it seems to be less restricted which was my major gripe with 1.
MrNinjaSquirrel
Neo Member
Albino Lullaby - Spring 2015 (PC)
Hopefully this isn't a repost, but I just saw this and think it looks really promising. Screenshots don't work as well as the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggSd6GEJAAs
http://albinolullaby.com/
A horror exploration game that doesn't rely on jump scares or gore. Escape from a dark and surreal Victorian town that clings to the precipices of underground cliffs, while comically creepy monsters give chase.
Hopefully this isn't a repost, but I just saw this and think it looks really promising. Screenshots don't work as well as the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggSd6GEJAAs
More_Badass
Member
Nope, you're good. I had posted about it in the Kickstarter thread last year, but never in these threads. The KS just barely made it too, $25,126 of a $25,000 goal
One Foul Note
Member
Very mixed about that one. On one hand I adore the very weird and disturbing imagery in this game but on the other episodic games are very tricky to do well and the overall project has quite a big monetary investment in relation to other indie games. Think this might have to be one that I wait to see how it all rolls out before I dig in.
MrNinjaSquirrel
Neo Member
Hmm, that's kind of worrying. Going off a lot of other Kickstarters, usually the money asked falls quite a bit from what is actually needed (inb4 Broken Age bashing).
Still, I'm really hoping this can come together. It kind of reminds me of a Double Fine game, but way darker than anything they'd ever do.
More_Badass
Member
Whoa, this is impressive. Behind the scenes of The Last Night
More_Badass
Member
Walkerman - Free demo (PC, Mac)
The Last Shore - 2015 (PC)
http://scalemail.com/walkerman.htm
Walkerman is an Adventure Game/Visual Novel made in the Ren'Py engine. It features a non-linear story, puzzle-based gameplay, and multiple endings.
Each act of Walkerman revolves around a single foe, and the process of investigating it. Unlike most heroes, walkermen do not stand a chance against their enemies in toe-to-toe combat. In order to defeat these creatures, walkermen must exploit their one weakness: their 'rules'.
Early in the game, the creatures Jorgen encounters will be quite simple, with easily distinguishable rules. As the game progresses however, the enemies get more complex. Jorgen can spend up to two in-game weeks investigating a single enemy. Most rules revolve around the usage of items, which Jorgen collects over the course of his investigations.
The Last Shore - 2015 (PC)
http://www.pulpogames.com
This is a moody, beautifully narrated action/adventure game, with handcrafted 2D pixel animations and a mysterious world to explore. You play as a girl whose home is going to be destroyed by the gods. She embarks on an adventure, exploring mysterious islands scattered across the sea. Each island houses one of her "birthrights"; ancient artifacts that will help her continue her quest deeper into this strange world.
Cross-posting from the indie dev thread:
Put out a big update on Steam yesterday. Added some NPCs and a lot of general improvements.
I'd like to ask some advice here. Right now, Malebolgia is in Early Access and it offers about half of the game playable. Would it be a smart idea to make the entire game playable in future updates, or would it be wiser to keep a big portion of content locked until the full store release?
Put out a big update on Steam yesterday. Added some NPCs and a lot of general improvements.
I'd like to ask some advice here. Right now, Malebolgia is in Early Access and it offers about half of the game playable. Would it be a smart idea to make the entire game playable in future updates, or would it be wiser to keep a big portion of content locked until the full store release?
More_Badass
Member
Narcissus - $5.99 (PC, Mac)
http://alexvscoding.itch.io/narcissus
Fail in love with Narcissus, the perfect game to put any healthy relationship to the test. Guide the reflections of Narcissus as they leap and weave through increasingly mind-melting scatterings of earth - all to a smorgasbord of electronic music.
More_Badass
Member
I'm no expert of course, but I think it would be more beneficial to you to make the entire game playable. Thus you can have feedback on the whole thing, beginning to end, before a full store release
I sort of agree with this. Players already paid for the Early Access, so it doesnt hurt to continue getting their feedback. Additionally, small updates and iterations keep some PR flowing up until the release of the game. Unless you notice of course that the feedback you are getting is not worth the effort anymore, but then you should of course be up front with it.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
I would third this. Secrets of Raetikon had only half of the game playable during early access and then dropped in the final half on retail release. What ended up happening was a whiplash effect in mood and expectations on the player, which caused the game's ratings to start dropping and many fans wondering what was going on. They did eventually fix it with a patch, but the damage was done.
IMO it would probably be best to make as much of it available as possible to iterate upon with fans.
More_Badass
Member
Whoa, now, you didn't make it clear that's what you were planning on doing. Not sure I'd agree with that.
Seems to work for everyone else as well!