Indie — independent studio titles, page 3

Step into the shoes of Takeshi, a samurai sworn to defend his village from a terrifying Oni bent on domination with an army of undead. Inspired by Japanese legends, you’ll clash with menacing tengu, vengeful spirits, and the fearsome Jorogumo, all brought to life in an eye-catching stop-motion art style that nails a dark, cinematic vibe. Venture through a world steeped in myth, from shattered villages and shadowy mountain caves to haunted graveyards and eerie forests. Each area is packed with

Step into a chilling third-person adventure set between life and death, where nothing is quite as it seems. You take on the role of a WWII bomber pilot, left gravely injured after a brutal attack and now lost in a coma. Inside a nightmarish purgatory shaped by your own memories, you must navigate unsettling landscapes inspired by real historical wars. Every moment is a tense mix of stealth, clever puzzle solving, and careful, non-lethal tactics if you want to make it out alive. Your only

Heat Death drops you into a harsh, sci-fi world where the only thing standing between you and the frozen wasteland is your custom-built battle train. Start with just a basic frame and shape your train with walls, floors, and ceilings, then deck it out with power systems, heavy weaponry, defensive shields, drones, and all sorts of essential gear. The game lets you get creative with both functionality and style, so you can truly make this armored beast your own. As you roll across icy plains,

The Beta Workshop for ShipShaper user-created ships kicks off September 3rd. You’ll need to switch to the public beta branch—just open your game properties, navigate to betas, and select the beta option. Subscribing to these new ships will swap them in for the right in-game vessels, depending on the keywords attached. This game isn’t your typical hardcore strategy experience. Instead, it’s a laid-back, experimental sandbox builder focused on creativity and exploration. While there’s combat and

Pick your ride and dive into a massive region where every sign, traffic light, and road marking follows real-world traffic laws. Take on the city and become the ultimate driver as you build confidence on lifelike roads. Every detail, from intersections to speed limits, sticks to authentic regulations for a truly immersive experience where you can sharpen your driving skills. Start as a rookie and work your way up to pro status — from your first city turn to mastering off-road tracks, your

The world has fallen to the Mad Virus, sweeping across continents faster than anyone could react. Cities now stand silent, electricity and running water are things of the past, and food has become a rare luxury. Only a handful of people remain, struggling to survive in this post-apocalyptic landscape. In Infection Free Zone, you don’t just pick a premade map — you can enter the name of any real city or town and use actual OpenStreetMap data to create a unique battleground for your survivors.

Wicked Seed drops you into a chilling modern horror RPG where every fight is a tense blend of real-time action and classic tactical strategy. You’ll weave between dodging, parrying, and blocking enemy strikes in the moment, then switch seamlessly to turn-based attacks that let you plan each move carefully. Learning enemy patterns and timing your counters just right can turn the tide in your favor—master positioning to flank your foes or catch them mid-swing for extra impact. Exploration is

Kristala drops you into a brooding dark fantasy world, where you step into the paws of a feline warrior on a quest to unravel the origins of a deadly curse. Get ready for intense action RPG gameplay that rewards both sharp reflexes and clever tactics. Battles here aren’t just about brute force—sidestep, block, and deflect your way through vicious enemy attacks, then strike back with a mix of light and heavy blows. Channel arcane energy with up to 16 equipped spells, and don’t forget: you’ll

Round up a posse of robot cowboys and jump into a wild frontier where every contract tests your nerve. In this oddball twist on the classic Wild West, you’ll assemble a crew and take on dangerous bounties—either solo or in co-op with up to four players. The sheriff needs outlaws brought in, and you and your mechanical gunslingers are just the ones for the job. But don’t expect your average western. Between the saloons and sandstorms, you’ll stumble into haunted mines, face off with reanimated

Ghost Master is back, rising up from the afterlife to haunt PC gamers once again. This remake takes everything fans loved about the original and breathes new life into it, with eye-catching updated graphics, a modern game engine, and smoother, smarter gameplay. Take command of your own team of ghosts, each one bringing something different to your spooky arsenal—summon mischievous gremlins, shrieking banshees, and a host of supernatural beings, all boasting improved visuals and much sharper AI.