Fresh mechanics, bold art, or just weirdly unforgettable — here are the upcoming and under-the-radar indie games I’ve got my eye on this year.
A chill delivery sim set in a floating city. It’s like *Death Stranding* meets Studio Ghibli.
Underwater horror without jump scares. Just you, a flashlight, and what's beneath the wreck.
Retro fighters with a code-based twist — you literally program your combos. Surprisingly fun.
Craft weapons from stardust on a dying sun. Gorgeous pixel art and deeply meditative.
Open-world snowboarding with rogue-like upgrades. No idea why more people aren’t talking about this.
A side-scroller where light and shadow change the map. Smart, beautiful, and a bit haunting.
Fantasy auto-chess meets tavern management. Come for the dragons, stay for the spreadsheets.
A post-apocalyptic flower photography sim. That’s it. And it works. Somehow.
You work a late-night job raising the dead to pay rent. Surprisingly deep deck-builder mechanics.
Top-down sci-fi survival with deep loneliness vibes. Echoes of *Alien: Isolation*.
Elden Ring Nightreign revolutionizes the Soulslike formula with a focus on cooperative gameplay, simplified class choices, and a smaller, procedurally generated world — making it more approachable for newcomers.
Read MoreWanderstop offers a calming tea-making simulation wrapped in a heartfelt story about managing work stress and the importance of self-care.
Fans of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 will appreciate these carefully selected turn-based RPGs that blend atmospheric storytelling with strategic combat.
Tempest Rising is shaping up as a worthy successor in the Command & Conquer lineage, combining classic RTS gameplay with modern enhancements and a gripping storyline.
Overwatch 2 unveils a lineup of confirmed heroes for the next season, promising fresh strategies and exciting gameplay dynamics for competitive players.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 combines atmospheric storytelling with deep turn-based combat mechanics, making it a must-play for RPG fans seeking a fresh challenge.