Want the best indie games in November? Of course, you do. With so many games released all the time, both AAA and Indie, it can be a little bit harder to know which ones you should be paying attention to. To make things harder, Indie games do occasionally appear out of nowhere and take over the world, but we’ve got a pretty good feel for which ones look promising at this point.
So, to help pass that knowledge on to you, we’ve made a list of our favourites releasing in November, based on a mix of game concepts, who’s making them, and the general vibe they have. Without any further ado, let’s go ahead and jump into things.
Farmagia – 1st November
Farmagia looks exceptional, and that’s in part thanks to its amazing character designs done by the manga artist Hiro Mashima, the powerhouse behind Fairy Tail and Eden’s Zero. An all-new action monster collector, you take control of Ten as you master farming and take part in incredible battles to survive in this strange world. Who knows, you may even save everything and everyone in the process.
Mind Over Magnet – 6th November
Mind Over Magnet is an adorable-looking puzzle platformer where you must use the power of magnetism to escape a factory. You’ll need to work with not just physics, but also the colourful cast of characters you’ll meet along the way, and utilise everyone to the best of their abilities to escape this strange factory into the wider world.
Trash Goblin – 6th November
Have you ever wanted to run a wholesome little shop filled with weird items from strange customers, all of which have been cleaned up by you as you live out your life as a loot goblin? We’re assuming the answer is “Yes” because even though that’s a very specific concept, it’s also a pretty endearing one. Well, luckily for you that’s what Trash Goblin is all about, and frankly, we can’t wait.
Slitterhead – 8th November
Slitterhead is a horror game that you’ll definitely want on your radar, not least because of the calibre of the team behind it, including developers who worked on both Silent Hill and Gravity Rush. The game has you hunting down brain-eating monsters known as Slitterheads, and harnessing the power of blood to fight them off and defeat them. It’s a really cool, unique concept and it looks truly stunning.
Luma Island – 20th November
Luma Island is this month’s farming/mining sim and has you and other players working together to explore a strange new place filled with magical creatures, battle through hostile environments, and slowly build up your skills and your farm to make a living. It just looks really cute, and you can play it online with your friends which definitely helps in such a crowded genre.
Spirit Mancer – 22nd November
This side-scrolling beat ‘em up looks to fuse the worlds of Devil May Cry and Castle Crashers into one incredibly slick action game. You can play as two different characters and can even capture creatures to summon them in battle for you. We think Spirit Mancer looks amazing, and the even better news is that it has a demo available right now!
Critter Cafe – 26th November
Finally, we’ve got Critter Cafe, which has players seeking out magical Critters to help you renovate your home and cafe whilst helping them find their way home. It looks really cute, and seems as though the customisation of not just your cafe, but also your player character will play a huge part. If that isn’t enough, there are portals to go through, puzzles to solve, and plenty of friends to meet along the way.
