Summer is well and truly here, which means it’s the perfect time to hide indoors from the giant ball of fire in the sky and settle in with some excellent games.
Luckily, there are plenty of new indie games arriving this month, and they all look spectacular in their own way. So sit back, grab an ice pack from the freezer, and let’s get into this month’s indie highlights.
Cat Squeeze is a delightfully strange puzzle game where you guide a little cat through a series of pipes, squeezing through mazes and bursting out the other side in search of food. It’s an unhinged concept, sure, but there’s something oddly cosy about controlling an exploding cat on a snack-fuelled adventure. There’s also a demo available now if you want to try it before launch.
Moonlight Peaks puts a supernatural spin on the cosy life sim formula. Instead of playing as a city dweller moving to the countryside, you’re a vampire settling into a magical realm where you can grow crops, make friends, brew potions, and learn how to cast spells. It looks incredibly charming, and we’re more than ready to live our best undead life.
Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending roguelike where mastering time itself is the key to survival. The pitch sounds simple, but pulling it off well looks wonderfully tricky. Alongside the ability to stop time during play, there are plenty of items and weapons to experiment with, giving you room to shape your build as each run unfolds.
D-topia is another puzzle game to keep an eye on this month, this time set in a world curated by artificial intelligence. The AI’s goal is to make everyone as happy as possible, which sounds lovely in theory, but how well that actually works seems to depend on your ability to solve the puzzles in front of you. Expect a slower pace, relaxed vibes, and a quietly intriguing premise.
Raccoons to Riches is a roguelike deckbuilder about a raccoon who really, really wants to make money. Frankly, relatable. The premise alone is likely to grab attention, but it also looks like a lot of fun, and there’s a demo available at the moment if you want to check it out early. This could be a wonderfully scrappy little money-making adventure.
Gurei is a striking boss rush game where each victory lets you steal your enemy’s powers and push on to even greater challenges. Its use of colour is immediately eye-catching, with each boss built around its own distinct palette and visual identity. It looks stunning, though probably not the kind of game where you’ll have much time to sit back and admire the view, so be prepared for a serious challenge.
Kusan: City of Wolves is a top-down, hyper-aggressive shooter where you fight through dangerous enemies to save Haru, a girl who is a weapon in her own right. Expect plenty of trial and error as you react to incoming attacks, use the environment, and adjust on the fly. It has a touch of Hotline Miami about it, and if it gets anywhere close to that level of intensity, it could be something special.
Corsair Cove is a pirate city builder where you start with a shipwrecked crew and slowly turn a deserted island into a sprawling haven for buccaneers. You’ll build across cliffs and hilltops, manage production chains, keep your rowdy crew happy, and send ships out to explore, raid, and fight back against the Crown. It sounds like a wonderfully busy mix of colony sim, strategy, and high-seas nonsense.
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