Gamescom 2024 is well underway and we’ve been drowning (happily) in tons of game news. Indie developers had a spotlight shined on them in the Gamescom 2024: Awesome Indies Show.
I wanted to take a moment to shine a light on a number of games that I think are intriguing and worth a second look (or first if you somehow missed them!). I didn’t include cozy games on the list, but I’ve got a roundup of those for you here.
Paraside: Duality Unbound
Whisper games
In a fractured world of colliding planes, wield your reality-bending abilities to lead Earth’s remnants against cosmic threats. Develop your task force. Explore unknown territories. Manipulate space and minds ingeniously to reignite hope for humanity in this new strategic RPG.
A surreal strategy RPG. Releasing in 2025 on PC via Steam and Epic, and on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
Deathbound
Tate Multimedia
Deathbound is a one-of-a-kind party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash. Dynamically transform between fallen warriors all with their own unique skill sets, combat styles, and rich history. Conquer a brutal reality where Life and Death were never more conflicted.
Sulfur
Perfect Random
SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.
Demo out on Steam now, releases sometime in 2024.
Zero Sievert
Modern Wolf
ZERO Sievert is a tense top-down extraction shooter that challenges you to scavenge a procedurally-generated wasteland, loot gear, and explore what’s left of a devastated world. When the odds are stacked against you, you’ll need to do more than just survive…
Out in Early Access now and fully launching on Steam on October 23.
Altered Alma
Critical Reflex
Altered Alma combines the beloved classic Metroidvania formula with RPG elements, dating sim features, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping story. Whether you want to beat up bad guys, find love, or just explore the beautiful cityscape, Neo-Barcelona awaits!
Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall
Brave At Night
Rule your crumbling kingdom as you try to satisfy the petty needs of your people in this cinematic kingdom management RPG. Balance your resources, collect taxes, hire agents and make difficult decisions to see your kingdom prosper or fail.
Fruitbus
Krillbite Studios AS
A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time.
Demo out on Steam now, releases on PC on October 28.
Fera: The Sundered Tribes
Massive Damage
A Monster hunting, survival action RPG that includes village building and tribe management! No release date has been announced, but the game will launch on PC “soon” via Steam and the Epic Store.
The Berlin Apartment
btf
One apartment, many stories: Witness turning points in the lives of the inhabitants of an apartment in Berlin over the course of a whole century.
