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<p class="toc-anchor">&nbsp;Introduction</p><p>The Six One Indie Showcase returned at present with over an hour of indie love and greater than 40 video games to spotlight. There have been world premieres, new reveals and trailers, and extra, together with a vinyl and board sport announcement. As triple-A video games take longer and longer to develop, I discover myself enjoying extra indies. Not solely do they fill the hole of massive releases annually, however they're additionally the place I discover essentially the most distinctive video games I've ever performed. At the moment's showcase is a superb instance of that, and beneath is my round-up of each sport proven throughout at present's Six One Indie Showcase.&nbsp;</p><p>You should use the desk of contents to leap to completely different sections of video games we have grouped collectively based mostly on <em>vibes. </em>Every sport title is in daring, and the developer or writer is<em> </em>beneath it in italics.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>World Premiere: Reality Scrapper</h2><p><em>InsertDisc5</em></p>
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<p><br>From the creator of <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/1677310/In_Stars_And_Time/”>In Stars and Time</a>, Reality Scrapper is an idyllic narrative journey about reminiscences and scrapbooking. As you meet new folks in your journey and discover new areas like caves and cities, you possibly can add items of your findings to your scrapbook. It seems to be like dialogue selections will affect what you keep in mind as effectively, finally permitting you to create your personal scrapbook.</p><p>Developer InsertDisc5 says the sport is “a visible novel about magic, reminiscences, and poisonous lesbians.”</p><p>You may wishlist it on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3239830″>right here</a>.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> Cozy and Chaotic Adventures</p><h2>Cozy and Chaotic Adventures</h2><h3>Shadows of Chroma Tower </h3><p><em>Double Sprint Studios</em></p>
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<p><br>Shadows of Chroma Tower is a first-person fantasy dungeon crawler with an artwork type that appears paying homage to <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/evaluate/void-bastards/scavenging-the-fun”>Void Bastards</a>, besides spookier. The motion seems to be enjoyable and frenetic, and you’ll wishlist it on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2713380/Shadows_of_Chroma_Tower”>right here</a>. The Steam web page additionally particulars tips on how to enter an upcoming playtest.</p><h3>Artis Impression</h3><p><em>Mas</em></p>
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<p><br>On this unique look, we see extra of Artis Impression’s subdued however stunning pixel artwork on show, with a beautiful storybook-esque world map to discover, too. The sport’s fight is the true spotlight, as the angle switches to a cinematic shadowbox for one-versus-one duels.</p><p>It’s due out on August 7. You may wishlist it on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/1864000/_/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>1000 Deaths</h3><p><em>Pariah Interactive</em></p>
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<p><br>With <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/evaluate/splatoon-3/multicolored-mayhem”>Splatoon</a>-like dialogue however a surrealist world that appears like one thing I’d see on Cartoon Community (or slightly, Grownup Swim) after randomly waking up in the course of the evening at 3 a.m. as a baby, 1000 deaths is all about timed 3D platforming runs. It options dialogue selections that have an effect on the story, 50 arcade ranges to run again and again, and extra.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/1141260/1000_Deaths_Thousand_Deaths/”>right here</a>. There’s additionally a demo obtainable on Steam proper now.</p><h3>Bobo Bay</h3><p><em>NewFutureKids</em></p>
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<p><br>On this cozy 3D journey, discuss to and accumulate native creatures that appear like the Chao from <a href=”https://youtu.be/V4Rkjyqq5XI?si=LdEVRp5a7h-W98Xf”>Sonic the Hedgehog</a> and ship them into minigames, together with races, firing duels, and extra. There appears to be lots to gather and methods to customise every one.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/1889810/Bobo_Bay/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime</h3><p><em>offbrand video games</em></p>
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<p><br>I do not know what’s taking place on this world, however I’m right here for it. On this unusual 2D journey, play as Bonnie Bear, who likes cheese, frog-dependent minigames, and pals that appear like fruit with legs and arms. Regardless of the oddity of the artwork type and world, the sport appears fairly cozy, with voice-acted dialogue to accompany the narrative.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2466130/Bonnie_Bear_Saves_Frogtime/”>right here</a>. There’s additionally a demo obtainable on Steam proper now.</p><h3>Oscuro Blossom’s Glow</h3><p><em>Hongoneon</em></p>
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<p><br>On this unique look, the Six One Indie Showcase highlights Oscuro Blossom’s Glow, a 2D platformer that takes place underground. Make the most of dung beetles, snails, and extra to outlive. It’s due out someday this yr.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3410490/Oscuro_Blossoms_Glow/”>right here</a>. There’s additionally a demo obtainable on Steam proper now.</p><h3>Forged N Chill</h3><p><em>Wombat Brawler</em></p>
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<p><br>There’s loads of cute indies with fishing minigames in them, however Forged N Chill is a devoted fishing indie, and it seems to be beautiful. Described as “cozy idle fishing,” with a cute canine to accompany you, I used to be offered the second I noticed this sport’s artwork.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3483740/Cast_n_Chill/”>right here</a>.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> Music Rhythm Video games</p><h2>Music Rhythm Video games</h2><h3>Future Vibe Examine</h3><p><em>Akupara Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>As a part of the showcase, developer Manik Bhat introduced {that a} demo for Future Vibe Examine is now obtainable. Future Vibe Examine is an “automation sport the place you make music,” based on Bhat. He says it combines Japanese philosophy and his love of music to create a novel esoteric journey, calling it a sport for followers of Factorio and Passable. Mine sources, create a musical “vibe,” and proceed upgrading your setup as you go.</p><p>You may try the demo on <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3525890/Future_Vibe_Check/”>Steam</a> at present and wishlist it there, too.</p><h3>Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson</h3><p><em>Playdigious Originals</em></p>
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<p><br>On this pixel-art rhythm-based RPG, take down monstrous creatures, demons, and extra with the facility of metallic music. As a part of at present’s showcase announcement, artists King Yosef and Ola Englund have joined the sport’s already expansive OST of musicians that features Northlane, Cult of Luna, Andrew Huang, Yvette Younger, and extra.</p><p>Fretless is due out someday this yr. You may wishlist it on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2429050/Fretless__The_Wrath_of_Riffson/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Away From Dwelling</h3><p><em>Squishy</em></p>
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<p><br>On this unique look, we see extra of Away From Dwelling’s stunning pixel artwork and listen to extra of its superior synth-focused soundtrack. Utilizing a fretbar on the prime of the display screen, gamers interact in rhythm-based fight to take down foes whereas adventuring via this distinctive (presumably terrifying) world.</p><p>Away From Dwelling launches October 22, and there’s a demo obtainable proper now. You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/1631980/Away_From_Home/?beta=0″>right here</a>.</p><h3>Anatine</h3><p><em>Pixel Trash</em></p>
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<p><br>Should you’ve ever needed to expertise a 2D pixel-art metroidvania the place you play as a Mallard duck, Anatine is the sport for you. And for those who like rhythm video games, even higher, as a result of enjoying music means that you can even the chances in opposition to the lethal enemies you’ll encounter all through this journey.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/1441100/Anatine/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Scratch The Cat</h3><p><em>FlatPonies</em></p>
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<p><br>On this 3D collectathon, you play as a musically inclined DJ cat. It seems to be paying homage to the 3D platformers from the Nintendo 64 period of video games, with a novel world and enjoyable forged of enemies to tackle.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/858200/Scratch_The_Cat/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>1000xResist Vinyl</h3><p><em>sundown customer/Very OK Vinyl</em></p>
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<p><br><a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/product/1000xresist”>1000xResist</a>, one among <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/03/20/game-informers-belated-top-10-games-of-2024-awards” data-entity-type=”node” data-entity-uuid=”4b55fd13-73fe-4d2c-94d5-fcfa6e283f29″ data-entity-substitution=”canonical”>final yr’s finest video games</a>, has a wonderful rating. And now, you possibly can carry that rating residence with a stupendous 3xLP vinyl set with artwork by Kat Tsai. The 12×12 insert options artwork by Andrew Tsai. You may pre-order the vinyl set by way of <a href=”https://www.veryokvinyl.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3PvLKTRCWUK91CwpewlE4CQNnP7ZMmMReUMB9c6eXcMP0Ktst”>veryokvinyl.com</a> at present.</p><p>Learn <a href=”https://gameinformer.com/evaluate/1000xresist/a-game-that-will-remain-and-remain”><em>Sport Informer’s</em> 1000xResist evaluate right here</a> for those who want another excuse to take a look at the sport.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> Vehicular Insanity</p><h2>Vehicular Insanity</h2><h3>Bounce The Observe</h3><p><em>Seed by Seed</em></p>
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<p><br>In Bounce The Observe, you’re in bother and must discover a method out. By letting a Pachinko-like ball information your selections and storytelling, it looks like each playthrough will likely be distinctive. Rank up stats, battle in opposition to the cops, and assist save a metropolis (and your self) on this “arcade motion comedy.” It launches subsequent week on Might twenty eighth.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2946390/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Scaravan 66</h3><p><em>Lithic Leisure Inc. </em></p>
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<p><br>Should you like <a href=”https://youtu.be/PPepfBSSZeo?si=WdeNkcQvDKjXSelz”>Double Nice’s</a> Full Throttle, Scaravan 66 is a sport it’s essential keep watch over. With a rockabilly Americana soundtrack, chaotic 3D vehicular fight, and a novel forged of characters to take down on the freeway, Scaravan 66 is nearly able to welcome you to its Early Entry launch on July 16.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3238240/Scaravan_66/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Rogue Eclipse</h3><p><em>HUSKRAFTS</em></p>
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<p><br>On this 3D house dogfight sport, laser down enemies in an all-out battle amongst the celebs. It seems to be like <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/evaluate/returnal/returnal-review-haunting-harmony”>Returnal</a>, however in house, and as a substitute of a human, you’re a glossy spaceship – fairly neat.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/782260/Rogue_Eclipse/”>right here</a>.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> Six One Indie’s “Bizarre S***”</p><h2>Six One Indie’s “Bizarre S—“</h2><h3>Glitchspankr</h3><p><em>TheClassifiedX</em></p>
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<p><br>Glitchspankr is a couple of 12-year-old boy within the 90s who tries to borrow his mother’s secret sport, Huge Booty Slapper 6 (my mother additionally cherished this sport). Nonetheless, a sentient virus named Spunk has contaminated and damaged the sport, and it’s as much as you and the glitchspankr anti-virus to search out Spunk and spank him out of the sport. If that premise isn’t sufficient to get you into the sport, Glitchspankr additionally includes a enjoyable voxel artwork type, numerous meta (and raunchy) humor, and a dose of nostalgia for youths of the 90s.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2727660/GlitchSPANKR/”>right here</a>. There’s additionally a demo obtainable.</p><h3>Responsible As Sock</h3><p><em>Demon Max</em></p>
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<p><br>Think about Ace Legal professional, however you’re a clay-molded sock. And it’s a celebration sport you can play with as much as 9 pals. Play because the decide, jury, or attorneys, and create enjoyable, chaos, and seemingly something however authorized rulings on this courtroom.</p><p>It’s due out on Might 29. You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3400930/Guilty_as_Sock/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Grandma, No!</h3><p><em>Wallride Video games/Tremendous Uncommon Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>Like an Grownup Swim fever dream, Grandma, No! is… lots. Enter your neighbor’s mouth as Grandma, bounce round her yard, customise granny nevertheless you’d like, and turn out to be what seems to be the world’s worst (however most enjoyable) grandmother ever. It’s out tomorrow!</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2362680/Grandma_No/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Constructing Relationships</h3><p><em>Tan Ant Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>On this courting sim meets 3D platformer, you play as a home. Sure, you learn that proper. You’re a home in search of love, whether or not that’s a barn, a windmill, or another constructing that’s caught your eye. There’s additionally fishing, spelunking, collectibles, and extra.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2666920/Building_Relationships/”>right here</a>. There’s additionally a demo obtainable proper now.</p><h3>Lodge Barcelona</h3><p><em>CULT Video games</em></p>
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<p><br><a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2024/06/01/suda51-on-working-with-swery65-james-gunn-and-finding-peace-and-appreciation”>On this team-up from Swery65 and Suda51</a>, you’re an murderer out to assassinate a number of serial killers who all occur to be in the identical place, <a href=”https://gameinformer.com/product/hotel-barcelona”>Lodge Barcelona</a>. The group behind the sport calls it a 2.5D slasher movie parody motion sport, and it seems to be rad as hell. Contemplating who’s behind it, we anticipate a good time.</p><p>Lodge Barcelona is due out someday this yr. You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2286600/HOTEL_BARCELONA/”>right here</a>.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> The Darkish, The Decrepit, and The Odd</p><h2>The Darkish, The Decrepit, and The Odd</h2><h3>Rue Valley</h3><p><em>Owlcat Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>I’m simply going to jot down, verbatim, what this trailer began with as a result of it hooked me proper in and I really feel like plenty of us can relate to this in 2025: “Have you ever ever been in a state of affairs the place it’s essential do one thing easy, however in some way, you simply can’t? Welcome to your mind, the place your ideas and character traits battle for management like a bunch challenge gone fallacious.” Yep, I’m offered.</p><p>Harking back to <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/evaluate/disco-elysium-the-final-cut/disco-elysium-the-final-cut-review-still-a-superstar”>Disco Elysium</a>, this isometric RPG makes use of character traits we’re all aware of, like extrovert and introvert, to progress. It’s not nearly selections, however determining why you made these selections, and rewriting your mind.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2126190/Rue_Valley/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Carimara: Beneath The Forlorn Limbs</h3><p><em>Bastinus Rex</em></p>
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<p><br>Carimara: Beneath The Forlorn Limbs has a frankly terrifying artwork type that appears like a nightmare with characters that match the aesthetic too. It jogs my memory most of <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/evaluate/inscryption/inscryption-review-engraved-secrets”>Inscryption</a>, one among my all-time favourite video games, and I’m not simply saying that as a result of it additionally options playing cards.</p><p>The sport is launching quickly, though no launch date was given. You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3570370/CARIMARA_Beneath_the_forlorn_limbs/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>BattleVersus</h3><p><em>BLE Studios</em></p>
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<p><br>Just like the 1000xResist vinyl, this spotlight wasn’t a couple of online game per see, however a tabletop board sport. Although the trailer was considerably obscure, it looks like BattleVersus pits gamers of various troopers, from navy to pirates to warriors, in opposition to one another on a chess-like battlefield. </p><p>BLE Studios head Asa GreenRiver says BattleVersus “takes all of the preconceived notions of what a tabletop sport could be, polishes it up actual good, flips them the wrong way up, and stomps them into oblivion.” It blends faction-based strategic multiplayer motion and drops gamers right into a darkish match of energy and poise. GreenRiver says it was constructed utilizing online game design ideas, and is open to varied playstyles amongst the 4 playable factions.</p><p>You may test it out on Kickstarter <a href=”https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/battleversus”>right here</a>.</p><h3>A Week In The Life Of Asocial Giraffe</h3><p><em>Quail Button</em></p>
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<p><br>The title says all of it – on this sport, reside life as a giraffe who isn’t very social, regardless of everybody round them being very social. It includes a cute 2D animated artwork type and appears charming.</p><p>It’s coming quickly, and you’ll wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3071440/A_Week_in_the_Life_of_Asocial_Giraffe/”>right here</a>. There’s additionally a demo obtainable now.</p><h3>Inkshade</h3><p><em>Studio Vezelle</em></p>
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<p><br>On this sport, clearly impressed by <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/evaluate/inscryption/inscryption-review-engraved-secrets”>Inscryption</a>, you discover a darkish world whereas traversing numerous board game-style arenas. I’m not precisely positive what’s happening, however I’m very excited to test it out as a result of it seems to be like very a lot my kind of sport.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3141310/Inkshade/”>right here</a>, and a demo is out there to attempt it out.</p><h3>Kejora</h3><p><em>Comfortable Supply</em></p>
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<p><br>Kejora is a 2D narrative timeloop journey with a beautiful animated artwork type. Use a slingshot to work via puzzles alongside your good friend, and survive… one thing menacing that’s after you.</p><p>It launches September 4, however there’s a demo you possibly can try proper now. Wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/1410400/Kejora/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>One Approach Dwelling</h3><p><em>Cyberhead</em></p>
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<p><br>There’s just one method residence, and it’s not going to be a straightforward journey. Traverse via a metropolis that’s falling aside alone and haunted by some mysterious power with the facility to remove every thing you like. It seems to be terrifying in an <a href=”https://gameinformer.com/video games/inside/b/xboxone/archive/2016/07/07/game-informer-playdead-inside-xbox-one-review.aspx”>Inside</a> or <a href=”https://www.gameinformer.com/video games/little_nightmares/b/computer/archive/2017/04/25/little-nightmares-review-game-informer.aspx”>Little Nightmares</a>-esque method, and I can’t wait to present it a attempt.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2340460″>right here</a>, and there’s additionally a demo obtainable proper now.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> You Gotta See This For Your self</p><h2>You Gotta See This For Your self</h2><h3>Mouse: P.I. For Rent</h3><p><em>Fumi Video games/PlaySide</em></p>
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<p><br><a href=”https://gameinformer.com/2025/04/16/blow-minds-freeze-foes-and-more-using-the-zany-weapons-in-mouse-pi-for-hire”>You’ve most likely seen this sport earlier than</a>, however for those who haven’t, you’re in for a deal with. It’s just like the first-person shooter of Cuphead, in that it includes a traditional Thirties animated artwork type, however is extra Doom than anything. It continues to look superb in at present’s showcase, which highlights numerous weapons gamers can use within the sport.</p><p>Mouse: P.I. For Rent is due out someday this yr. You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2416450/MOUSE_PI_For_Hire/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Kabuto Park</h3><p><em>Doot Tiny Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>In Kabuto Park, catch cute bugs, win tiny battles utilizing a novel deck of playing cards, and practice your group to turn out to be the very best there ever was. It includes a cute and comfy artwork type, loads of bugs to gather, and launches subsequent week on Might 28. Plus, there’s a demo obtainable proper now.</p><p>You may wishlist it on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3376990/Kabuto_Park/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>The Vast Open Sky Is Operating Out Of Catfish</h3><p><em>ZIPIT! Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>This sport proper right here – extra particularly, its title – is why I like indies. As a result of they’ll simply do no matter they need. I do not know what this sport’s title means or implies, nevertheless it seems to be like an exploratory journey the place you employ a digicam to uncover mysteries, discover new flying fish, and extra. The vast open sky is working out of catfish… and I suppose it’s as much as you to repair that?</p><p>There’s a demo obtainable proper now, and you’ll wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3172760/The_Wide_Open_Sky_is_Running_out_of_Catfish/?curator_clanid=4777282″>right here</a>.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> Indie Horror</p><h2>Indie Horror</h2><h3>Forbidden Solitaire</h3><p><em>Night time Sign Leisure</em></p>
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<p><br>Forbidden Solitaire is a “darkish, FMV-inspired, dungeon-solitaire sport,” and it seems to be as wild because it sounds. You simply want to look at the trailer – it’s a sport I can’t wait to play.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3414580/Forbidden_Solitaire/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Fairly A Experience</h3><p><em>Goodwin Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>On this Struggle of the Worlds and Stephen King-inspired journey, you experience a motorbike on the run from one thing that’s after you. And if the trailer is any indication, no matter you do, don’t look again. It seems to be terrifying and has a tinge of that Eighties Stranger Issues vibe that I can’t wait to take a look at. There’s additionally a really cute canine.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3166050/Quite_a_Ride/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Benny Bash</h3><p><em>Eduardo Scarpato</em></p>
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<p><br>Benny Bash is like if as a substitute of Nintendo making Tremendous Mario, the groups behind Silent Hill and Inscryption teamed as much as make it in each its 2D and 3D iterations. It seems to be very scary and I truly can wait to play it as a result of it is perhaps too scary for me.</p><p>You may wishlist Benny Bash on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3220620/Benny_Bash/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Video Ghastlies</h3><p><em>Oro Interactive</em></p>
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<p><br>Maintain the terrifying instances rolling! In Video Ghastlies, watch VHS tapes on a CRT TV whereas the world round you grows scarier and scarier. This was a fast look, so it’s exhausting to understand precisely what’s happening, nevertheless it seems to be like one horror followers ought to keep watch over.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3399290/Video_Ghastlies/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Blue Ridge Looking</h3><p><em>Jade Meadows</em></p>
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<p><br>Blue Ridge Looking’s trailer introduces Eli James, founding father of the Appalachian Investigation Group. He has spent his entire life monitoring down creatures like Mothman, Sasquatch, and extra within the native mountains. It then switches to a gnarly and scary visible type from the first-person perspective, and it looks like it’s now your job to trace down these monsters.</p><p>You may wishlist Blue Ridge Looking on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2434930/Blue_Ridge_Hunting/”>right here</a>.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> Cute, Cute, Cute</p><h2>Cute, Cute, Cute</h2><h3>Petal Runner</h3><p><em>Nano Park Studios/iam8bit</em></p>
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<p><br>Set in a pink and purple-infused futuristic metropolis, Petal Runner is a slice of life journey with an artwork type that’s very Gen-1 Pokemon, with distinctive creatures to gather in addition. I instantly added this one to my wishlist, and you are able to do the identical on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2795110/Petal_Runner/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Oddbat</h3><p><em>Summerhouse Video games</em></p>
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<p><br>Oddbat is a principally black-and-white 3D sidescroller that appears to be about escaping slightly than taking down each enemy in a mysterious fortress. Oh, and also you play as a cute bat.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3158280/Oddbat/”>right here</a>.</p><h3>Kidbash: Tremendous Legend</h3><p><em>Genuine Remixes</em></p>
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<p><br>Kidbash: Tremendous Legend seems to be like Mega Man meets college artwork challenge, because of its 2.5D platformer fight and cardboard/clay artwork type. You may combine and match weapons you twin wield and accumulate new powers to take down the sport’s numerous bosses.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/2681870/Kidbash_Super_Legend/”>right here</a>.</p><p class=”toc-anchor”> One. Extra. Factor.</p><h2>One. Extra. Factor. </h2><h3>Dinoblade</h3><p><em>Staff Spino LLC</em></p>
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<p><br>Six One Indie heads Mike Towndrow and Kyle Stephenson found this in-development sport years in the past on TikTok, and promised themselves that when it was time, they’d attain out to the developer and ask them to shut a showcase. It lastly occurred!</p><p>In Dinoblade, you management a sick ass dinosaur (a Spinosaurus) with a sick ass sword who is about on turning into the king of the battlefield. It’s so simple as that – slash and hack via formidable foes with the sword in your mouth.</p><p>You may wishlist the sport on Steam <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/app/3440070/Dinoblade/”>right here</a>.</p><p>And that’s each sport proven throughout at present’s Six One Indie Showcase. Should you’re something like me, you might have plenty of video games to wishlist on Steam – get after it!</p><p>Now that the showcase is finished, you possibly can go to the official <a href=”https://www.sixoneindie.com/showcase”>Six One Indie Showcase homepage</a> to be taught extra about these video games via 20 hands-on previews, 40 developer interviews, and extra. Plus, working from now till Monday, Might 26, there’s a <a href=”https://retailer.steampowered.com/curator/45119430/sale/SixOneSpring25″>Six One Indie Showcase Steam occasion</a> that includes greater than 150 indies with unique new demos, particular reductions, and extra. </p>
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