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[SerTapTap]

Here's a game that looked interesting, realtime local versus Minesweeper with a bit of an RPG twist. You run around the board and place gems on "mines" to get mana, then attack with your mana. I'll have a video or review out around launch probably.

ManaCollect - $7 PC (Steam)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/335200

ManaCollect is an action packed take on the classic Minesweeper as an action/puzzle game. Two contestants compete on a grid based arena to collect hidden mana by following numbered hints and unleash special attacks to drain their opponents mana.

Are we supposed to include official text or our own description of games when we post these? Also, I guess games like this count for this thread right? Localized game of a Japanese independent dev.

 

[PandaPedinte]

And this bad boy!!!!

Titan Souls - $14.99 (WIN/MAC)

Nice, I liked the jam version so I might try the demo.

Here's a game that looked interesting, realtime local versus Minesweeper with a bit of an RPG twist. You run around the board and place gems on "mines" to get mana, then attack with your mana. I'll have a video or review out around launch probably.

ManaCollect - $7 PC (Steam)


Are we supposed to include official text or our own description of games when we post these? Also, I guess games like this count for this thread right? Localized game of a Japanese independent dev.

1. It can be the official text
2. Yes

 

[More_Badass]

Wight - ????

http://www.cojowe.com/blog/

The player is a wight, a dead man brought forth form below, soul decaying, humanity ebbing away as every second passes, an eternity of undeath.

The Endless Night - ????

https://ghostlygurustudios.wordpress.com/portfolio/the-endless-night-dev-blog/

The Endless Night is a 2d Adventure game that takes place “somewhere” out in a fictional version of the southwestern/western United States. The story line of the game revolves around a hitchhiker who has set out on a road trip in search of himself and the American dream..

Pantless Hero - 2015 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://caldera-games.com/pantless-hero/

Pantless Hero is a 2D platform game mixing elements of RPG and exploration/adventure. Explore and storm vast and complex galleries of cave, ruins of an old dwarf mine. Brave all the dangers that took place since then, in order to accomplish your noble quest, that is none less than retrieving your most precious possession (a sumptuous mithril pants) stolen by a vile Troll.

Signalis - ????

http://rose-engine.tumblr.com

No info yet

Previously Mentioned

Slain

Ghost Song

Heart & Slash

 

[More_Badass]

The Stranger - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://svblm.itch.io/the-stranger

Coast through a tropical island, collecting trinkets and uncovering secrets as you zip through the trees courtesy of alien technology and ancient magic.
Meet new friends and enemies as you shake up the inhabitants of this place on your quest to explore and learn about the island.

Fabric - Free (PC, Browser)

http://torrenglabs.com/fabric/

Fabric is a first person puzzle game where you manipulate voxel-based environments to reach the goal.

Masochisia - Free (PC, Mac)

http://oldblood.itch.io/masochisia

The entire premise is built around the foundation that you're clearly insane. Really, you're the Bad Guy. Well, not really. You're just you. But no one really understands you, do they?
Do you like being a psychopath?

In the Court of the Yellow King - Free (PC)

http://etkworks.com/works/yellowking/

A Lovecraftian, time-limited, and gloriously bloody metroidvania platformer.
Fight through the mansion grounds with your cane sword and six shooter. Find the five missing artifacts, and place them upon the altar. You only have so much time to complete your task.

Pillagers - Free (PC)

http://gamejolt.com/games/strategy-sim/pillagers/56961/

Once upon a time in a land far away, in a village full of only men, the people had heard of another land over the vast seas, where everyone is as rich as the fattest of the politicians, a land called Europe! So they decided they want some of those riches for themselves. So gathering a handful of the most experienced warriors they set sails! And this is where your adventure begins - Pillagers!

 

[More_Badass]

Avernum 2 is releasing on iPad tonight, so I'm pretty hyped for that

 

[PandaPedinte]

My internet connection has been shit pas few days so I can't even download the games to play. >.<

 

[More_Badass]

Wildfire is on Kickstarter

 

[Moobabe]

Wildfire looks ace. Backed it at the early bird tier.

 

[epmode]

Wildfire is on Kickstarter

Oh man, a 2D immersive sim. Give pls.

 

[titch]

Aarus Awakening just got an update which might make the controls a bit better

 

[PandaPedinte]

Westerado is coming out today.

 

[More_Badass]

Westerado is coming out today.

Made an OT

 

[Messofanego]

Wildfire is on Kickstarter

Backed it after playing the demo. Playing around with fire and water is fun.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Sunset by Tale of Tales is dated, May 21st. No keys yet on Humble, just checked.

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[Phawx]

My Quick Look on Lux Delux:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDlfZjcS-k8

Quick Impressions: It's RISK with a ton of options and, as of last night, around 1200 user generated maps. It does support cross platform multiplayer, but only with desktop OS (PC, Mac, Linux). The mobile builds (iOS and Android) do not have the ability to play multiplayer with the desktop.

The Steam overlay can make things glitchy, but you literally just have to minimize the window and maximize it to fix, but it's few and far between.

 

[titch]

Westerado: Double Barreled - $14.99 (WIN/MAC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/275200/

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

 

[More_Badass]

Crypt of the Necrodancer is leaving Early Access on the 23rd
Here's the launch trailer

 

[arcanadei]

Postal 2 DLC just released on Steam. Looks like a full, new game instead of just some new skins and a map. I know the base game has always been polarizing due to the intentionally offensive content. I support RWS because of that. They do a good job of showing that indie developers do not need to bow down to the demands of larger studios when trying to get content out. Yes, they took a very strange path to do it, but I'm not easily offended so I appreciate it.

 

[epmode]

Crypt of the Necrodancer is leaving Early Access on the 23rd
Here's the launch trailer

This game is incredible, GAF. The roguelike + rhythm thing works far better than I expected.

 

[PandaPedinte]

I don't know if anyone missed it but the Endless series from Amplitude is discounted on Steam currently.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Not from this month but Dungeon of the Endless is an incredible tower defense game. The music works pretty well on setting the mood, artstyle is great and it has some nice sense of humor.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Not from this month but Dungeon of the Endless is an incredible tower defense game. The music works pretty well on setting the mood, artstyle is great and it has some nice sense of humor.

Swept me off my feet when I played it. I really don't do a lot of Tower Defense style games, but the huge meta-changes between ships and crews for DotE makes it a lot of fun. Even greater when you start finding characters that have backstories together which can lead to some really cool extra things happening like buffs.

I should probably not talk about it much or I'll convince myself to play it again and I won't see the light of day for a week. @_@

 

[PandaPedinte]

Swept me off my feet when I played it. I really don't do a lot of Tower Defense style games, but the huge meta-changes between ships and crews for DotE makes it a lot of fun. Even greater when you start finding characters that have backstories together which can lead to some really cool extra things happening like buffs.

I should probably not talk about it much or I'll convince myself to play it again and I won't see the light of day for a week. @_@

I had two characters with backstories together

Spoiler

Butcher and Sara

and it ended with Sara

Spoiler

being killed by him in one of the elevators

 

[titch]

Not from this month but Dungeon of the Endless is an incredible tower defense game. The music works pretty well on setting the mood, artstyle is great and it has some nice sense of humor.

Posted about this in the steam thread but no-one reads my posts

Is it worth getting the crystal edition?

 

[Dascu]

#screenshotsaturday



Homage to The Thing (John Carpenter) and Inferno (Dario Argento).

Early Access period is almost over. I'm aiming for a May 1st release.

 

[Messofanego]

#screenshotsaturday



Homage to The Thing (John Carpenter) and Inferno (Dario Argento).

Early Access period is almost over. I'm aiming for a May 1st release.

Very nice! Two rad things to pay homage to.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Posted about this in the steam thread but no-one reads my posts

Is it worth getting the crystal edition?

For $4 extra it's not bad if you really love the soundtrack and want to listen to it outside of the game. The library pod you get changes up the gameplay so that nobody can get new weapons so you need to concentrate on amassing turrets and tech to keep up with the damage output needed to survive. The hero you get with the pack, Josh, has the highest Wit stat in the game, which is pretty much custom geared for the library pod's playstyle.

I like having the option there at least!

#screenshotsaturday



Homage to The Thing (John Carpenter) and Inferno (Dario Argento).

Early Access period is almost over. I'm aiming for a May 1st release.

...wow <3

 

[titch]

Cheers also picked up the new dlc as i don't have EL yet!!!

 

[One Foul Note]

On a bit of a whim I got the most recent humble weekly bundle and for how low the beat the average is sitting at I can highly recommend it.

https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly

Shattered Planet is really the only dud in there and even that is okay, just a bit on a simple side for a roguelike. Frozen Synapse Prime is a nice advanced version of the original game, Skulls is a excellent fast paced strategy war game, Castle Storm is this silly hybrid of lane defense games and Worms with great local multiplayer and BloodsportsTV is this MOBA inspired tower defense game with weird visuals but great real active multiplayer scene. And of course Endless Space is one of the best space 4x games ever. I get a lot of bundles, but this one is the first one in a while that has really surprised me with the great quality of almost all the games on it, well worth checking out if you are interested in some left field strategy games.

 

[Toma]

On a bit of a whim I got the most recent humble weekly bundle and for how low the beat the average is sitting at I can highly recommend it.

https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly

Shattered Planet is really the only dud in there and even that is okay, just a bit on a simple side for a roguelike. Frozen Synapse Prime is a nice advanced version of the original game, Skulls is a excellent fast paced strategy war game, Castle Storm is this silly hybrid of lane defense games and Worms with great local multiplayer and BloodsportsTV is this MOBA inspired tower defense game with weird visuals but great real active multiplayer scene. And of course Endless Space is one of the best space 4x games ever. I get a lot of bundles, but this one is the first one in a while that has really surprised me with the great quality of almost all the games on it, well worth checking out if you are interested in some left field strategy games.

Thanks for the heads up, already have most of those and was only looking into Shattered Planet.

Oh well, back to A-Train 3DS (really damn good, recommended if you have a 3DS) : http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1029328

 

[More_Badass]

Been busy with prepping for finals and working on a research paper. Did pick up Stealth Inc 2 so I'll have some impressions tonight or tomorrow
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Door Kickers is coming to iPad next month

 

[More_Badass]

So I played about an hour of Stealth Inc 2 and feels like a marked improvement from the first. More story driven, more complex puzzles, new hazards and gadgets, and I'm enjoying the shift to an overworld.

Definitely worth picking up if you enjoyed the first game
---

Maybe old news but Kerbal is getting it's 1.0 release on the 27th.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-04-21-kerbal-space-program-finally-gets-1-0-launch-date

They added Female Kerbals!!!

I really have to play this again...

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[titch]

Been quite quiet in terms of the number of indie games being released on steam this month compared to the past few.

Had a look at the latest indie releases and a couple look quite interesting Wild Frontera & Bloodbath Kavkaz

Does Kavkaz mean Miami or Hotline in Russian? Will put up the correct formatting later tonight!!!

 

[One Foul Note]

and I'm enjoying the shift to an overworld.

I'm still 50/50 with their choice to add that overworld in. On one hand I approach the adding of it in an effort to make the world feel more connected then just the level select that the previous game had. That said, too often it feels like nothing more then an excuse to have a two minute walk between puzzle rooms and I can't help but wish they did more with it. I'm still really enjoying it and it is a fantastic game, but the open world aspect of it was advertised to me as 'Metroid-like' in places and I don't think it quite has that level of depth.

 

[More_Badass]

I'm still 50/50 with their choice to add that overworld in. On one hand I approach the adding of it in an effort to make the world feel more connected then just the level select that the previous game had. That said, too often it feels like nothing more then an excuse to have a two minute walk between puzzle rooms and I can't help but wish they did more with it. I'm still really enjoying it and it is a fantastic game, but the open world aspect of it was advertised to me as 'Metroid-like' in places and I don't think it quite has that level of depth.

Yeah, as far as I can tell, you can't use gadgets in the overworld, as calling it a "metroidvania" is misleading. But I like that the overworld has traps and enemies to avoid too, making traversal a bit more exciting

 

[One Foul Note]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned earlier, but RONIN has a demo up

http://store.steampowered.com/app/274230/

 

[More_Badass]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned earlier, but RONIN has a demo up

http://store.steampowered.com/app/274230/

Oh nice, last I played Ronin, it looked like this

So it'll be nice to check out the new and improved version

Demo is also available through itch.io
http://teedoubleu.itch.io/ronin

 

[More_Badass]

New game from Daniel Linssen

Garden - Free (PC)

http://managore.itch.io/garden

they came across a ghost with a dream like their own

 

[More_Badass]

Superstatic - Free demo (PC, Mac, Linux

http://sleepystudios.com/superstatic/

Superstatic is a top-down shooter where you're given the ability to possess and control your enemies. Using "copies", you're able to perform a variety of skills including chaining combo kills together, creating explosions in a radius around yourself and teleporting to your copy. Superstatic will also be open for modding - you can create your own AI and graphics to use in your own custom maps.
You follow the story of an addict who turns to a specialised drugs program for "Rhyphorm". The drug aims to increase brain activity but instead gives them the ability to possess anyone he chooses. After finding documents outlining his termination, he begins to pursue the manufacturers through a web of lies and conspiracies.

MikeDies - ????

http://psydragames.tumblr.com/

A fast-paced platformer with dynamic physics-based deaths.

Grimstorm - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://gamejolt.com/games/adventure/grimstorm/59563/

A place of terror and evil, spreading its foul corruption across the Kingdom. With it's banevolent ruler causing chaos and despair, it's time he met his demise. That's where you come in, heroic adventurer. Blessed with the gift to come back from death, it's up to you to storm the castle!

Tyro - Free demo (PC, Mac)

http://www.thedefystudio.com

After a simple spell goes wrong, Tyro's mentor is turned into a chicken. Tyro sets out on a puzzle-based adventure in a search of a way to turn him back into a human

Dragon of Legends - PC, Mac, IOS, Android, PS4, Xbox One

http://dol.thrivegames.net

An ancient threat looms on the horizon. The Forces of Nature signal with distress, but all calls fall on deaf ears. Two races fight for dominance within the world of Hávamál while time runs out. Will you stand for reconciliation, or reckless abandon?
Dragon of Legends is a 2D Orthogonal MMORPG that seeks to reinvigorate the old school feel of our favourite childhood games with updated game mechanics.

Celerity - ????

https://twitter.com/celeritygame

A runner game made with Unreal Engine 4.

Unnamed game - Late 2015

http://vitriolgames.com

A post-apocalyptic RPG

Previously Mentioned

Rain World

Megasphere

Children of Morta

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

The Charnel House Trilogy - $5.99 (PC)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/288930/

Witness The Charnel House Trilogy, the chronicle of one fateful night aboard a train bound for Augur Peak. Three thrilling, horrifying adventure games in one, from the depths of the Sepulchre, starring Madeleine Roux, Peter Willington, Jonathan Grier, Jim Sterling, and Ben Chandler as Grub.

Pretty sure I didn't see this posted, but I played through it yesterday and liked it a lot. Wasn't what I was expecting but in a good way. Definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of the developer's work, or just good psychological horror (the game is almost all narrative based, with just some minor adventure elements).

The monsters here aren’t demonic abominations, but twisted, disturbing people whose delusions are unsettlingly real. The Charnel House never presumes to be more clever than it is, but that only makes the plain evil and panic expressed by its characters that much more affecting. It struck a nerve with me the way no paranormal entity could, each line feeling like a raw plea for help when nobody is listening.

Full Review

 

[managore]

That Megasphere gif is so juicy! Yet another game for my watchlist.

With Ludum Dare 32 just finishing, there are 2800 new indie games to check out. Here are some of my favourites from the few I've played so far:

slappy the frog goes to town - Free (Windows)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=14711

slappy the frog goes to town and needs to find some stuff? slap your way through countless enemies and towards new companions!!

Fathom - Free (Web)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=28182

Control bullets with your mind. Click and hold to slow time, then drag across bullets and release to redirect them.

Ultra Hat Dimension - Free (Windows)

http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=16689

Endless hats abound in the Ultra Hat Dimension, a whimsical puzzle game where you are a protagonist that literally wears many different hats. Explore through the levels of the majestic Spluff Palace to find and defeat your arch-nemesis!

It looks like there are a LOT of good games this time around (but I always think that).

 

[More_Badass]

That Megasphere gif is so juicy! Yet another game for my watchlist.

With Ludum Dare 32 just finishing, there are 2800 new indie games to check out. Here are some of my favourites from the few I've played so far:

What was the theme for this one?

Oh, and I checked out Garden. Didn't get to play much, but I really like the art style. And congrats on being part of the Curve bundle. That must be exciting

 

[arcanadei]

I really wish they would do a bundle of the Fighting Fantasy re-releases, they are great classics but a little overpriced.

Prayers answered!

Humble Tin Man Mobile Bundle

 

[titch]

Before i forget

Wild Frontera - $9.99 (WIN/MAC/STEAM)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/330110/

Wild Frontera is a top-down action shooter where the player must escape to the frontier by fighting hordes of enemies and spectacular bosses in a fast-paced and challenging game.

Bloodbath Kavkaz - $7.49 (WIN)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/348020/

Jump into the atmosphere of Moscow night and insane combat. Breathtaking storyline and stale shawarma &#8211; that is what awaits you in Bloodbath Kavkaz.

 

[Nabs]

One of the devs behind Volgarr just posted this in the indie dev thread. It's WIP character art for a *potential* future action game. What do you guys think?

 

[managore]

What was the theme for this one?

Oh, and I checked out Garden. Didn't get to play much, but I really like the art style. And congrats on being part of the Curve bundle. That must be exciting

Thanks! I think the gameplay is fun and challenging, too, but it's a bit obtuse. And yes, I think the Curve bundle is releasing on Thursday so I'm really looking forward to that!

The theme this time was "An Unconventional Weapon."

 

[titch]

Just watched the video - that art style!!! man it really is cool - don't have time to give it a play tonight but will hopefully have more free time tomorrow.

Looking 4ward to Thursday

 

[epmode]

One of the devs behind Volgarr just posted this in the indie dev thread. It's WIP character art for a *potential* future action game. What do you guys think?

I think these guys are awesome and I will buy practically anything they release.

 

[More_Badass]

Spoke too soon: you do get to use gadgets in the overworld in Stealth Inc 2. Really loving the game so far, just reached the third group of levels. It's my favorite indie that I've played recently, which isn't saying much since I haven't had much time to play. Every puzzle is fun and challenging, the controls are tight, the gadgets are cool.

 

[managore]

Bloodbath Kavkaz - $7.49 (WIN)

This looks like a pretty average rip off of Hotline Miami. Even the logo is far too similar.