Welcome to our latest roundup of what’s going on in the indie game space. It’s been a packed week, with tons of new releases worth highlighting and Tokyo Game Show taking place.
Before we get started, make sure to check out our recap of Kojima Productions’ 10th anniversary showcase. Sony had a bunch of things to show off during its PlayStation State of Play this week, including several indie titles. Xbox also showcased new games during its Tokyo Game Show stream.
Several developers and publishers delayed this week’s arrivals to avoid competition, only to run into more delays. The teams behind newcomers have teamed up for a special Steam sale and bundle of their games.
New releases
A game has exited early access on PC and is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Reviews for Supergiant’s sequel have been stellar. The author plans to play it eventually but is currently engaged with another roguelite.
The author describes a game where players are imprisoned in a metallic room, facing debts and deadlines, using coins and lucky charms to progress.
Panik Arcade emphasizes that this is a horror game, not a gambling simulator.
The author has not yet completed a successful run but has made progress with certain builds.
The game is described as addictive, with players potentially sinking many hours into it.
The game is published by Future Friends Games and is available on Steam.
The author expresses interest in a literal walking simulator, preferring to watch gameplay videos rather than play it themselves.
This game involves a character named Nate who must navigate a mountain, taking one step at a time.
The game is noted for its humor and frustration, with players expected to fall often.
The game is available on Steam and PS5.
The author has been anticipating a vampiric, medieval dungeon runner that was released on Steam this week.
The author has not yet had time to explore another game but looks forward to it.
A highlight of Playdate Season 2 is a parody of cable TV, now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
The game features alien TV personalities and a deeper story that unfolds as players channel surf.
Another game is a coming-of-age life sim about a high school student managing various aspects of her life.
This game won the Seamus McNally Grand Prize at this year’s Independent Games Festival and is available on Steam for PC and Mac.
A collaboration between famed game directors has resulted in a roguelite that was announced in 2019 and is now available on PC and consoles.
The game involves fighting through a hotel overrun by serial killers and includes multiplayer support.
The game from Swery’s White Owls Inc. and publisher Cult Games is out now on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.
Upcoming
Annapurna Interactive revealed three upcoming adventure games during a showcase at Tokyo Game Show.
One game is set in a utopia run by AI, where players solve logic puzzles to keep things running smoothly.
The game is expected to release on multiple platforms in 2026.
Another upcoming game is a musical narrative adventure where players help a pop singer achieve stardom.
This game will allow players to disable certain mechanics to enhance accessibility.
The third game shown is a Zelda-esque action adventure with environmental puzzles and combat.
This game is set to release on various platforms in 2026.
The State of Play included a gameplay trailer for a horror game, which is set to release on multiple platforms on September 8, 2026.
This game features asymmetric multiplayer gameplay where players can choose to save NPC victims or play as a killer.
