We hope you’ve had your fill of treats and chocolate over the last month! Hopefully, you’re also soaking up the sunshine now that it’s finally decided to grace us with its presence. Of course, we aren’t actually suggesting you go outside – we’re doing our part by staying firmly indoors and glued to our screens.
If you’re looking for something fascinating to play, we’ve curated an excellent list of indie games to feast your eyes on this month. Let’s dive in.
Our first pick this month is Gambonanza, a chess-inspired roguelike that lets you mess with the fundamental rules of the board. Thanks to “Gambits,” you can swap out your pieces and redefine your tactical options on the fly. Chess is the ultimate classic, so any title that manages to put a fresh, chaotic twist on the formula is well worth your attention.
If you want something with a bit more rhythm and a lot more attitude, Dead as Disco is your next obsession. Described as a “literal beat ’em up,” you play as Charlie Disco, a fallen icon out for revenge against his former bandmates. Every punch, kick, and combo syncs perfectly to the music, turning every fight into a neon-drenched music video. You can even import your own music library to craft your own custom challenges. It’s fast, stylish, and incredibly cool.
Duck Side of the Moon might just be the perfect name for a video game. You take control of a duck in the vacuum of space, floating around as a chill little dude while solving puzzles and building new gadgets. You can even upgrade your spaceship as you go! It looks incredibly cute, and if you can’t wait for the full launch, there’s a demo available right now to give you a head start.
It’s a bit of a mouthful, but Everything is Crab has already made a splash thanks to a wildly successful demo. The premise is simple: scuttle around, beat up other creatures, and eat them to evolve. You’ll transform from a humble crab into a terrifying monstrosity, sporting the chaotic body parts of a platypus or something more mythical. It’s a massive amount of fun.
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core has the potential to be one of the greatest roguelikes ever made. That might sound like hyperbole, but the original Deep Rock is beloved for its humour and the sheer thrill of overcoming subterranean monsters. Bringing that polish into a roguelike format—provided the execution is as sharp as a pickaxe—could result in something truly special. We’re excited to check it out.
From the legendary Warren Spector, this is a fresh take on the stealth-heist genre. Set in a 1910s city where magic and industry collide, you’ll tackle daring heists solo or with a partner in co-op. It looks like a brilliant mix of classic immersive-sim vibes and modern thievery.
Coffee Talk Tokyo brings the beloved chat-sim formula to the world of Yokai. As long as it maintains the series’ signature cozy quality, it’s bound to be a fantastic new entry. You’ll brew a variety of drinks for a cast of characters ranging from the mundane to the supernatural, and you’re sure to find a few new personalities to fall in love with along the way.
007 First Light comes from the brilliant minds behind the Hitman series, and frankly, it can’t arrive soon enough. While it sits on the larger side of an “indie” budget, we are counting it, and that’s good news, as it looks absolutely fantastic. Merging the world’s most famous secret agent with IO Interactive’s signature emergent gameplay is a guaranteed win. It’s the perfect high-stakes way to wrap up the month.
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