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ISSUE #17 Cover - Lucy Haslam  Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! In its simplest terms, Indiepocalypse is just a bundle of games (common thing) packaged with a zine (also common thing) about the aforementioned games and comics, reviews and more! Each month will feature games by 10 different developers.  Each issue I hope to bring together games that explore the breadth of what our art form has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #17.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 39 reviews

STORY - In Our Parlor tells the story of a game developer who falls asleep at home and dreams about the game world they're creating. To end the nightmare and wake up, they must make their way through their own creation and reach the parlor. THE EXPERIENCE - Atmospheric horror and realistic set pieces make this horror walking simulator an immersive and terrifying experience. The surreal setting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Our Parlor.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

83% User Score Based on 131 reviews

A unique atmospheric suspense game developed using the latest Unreal Engine 5 technologies such as Lumen and Nanite. With every step you take, Liminal Shift pushes you deeper into an eerie, unsettling experience like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL SHIFT.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Questo gioco è stato creato per: SPAGHETTI INVASION GAME JAM 2025 SCARICA LA VERSIONE COMPLETA IN FONDO ALLA PAGINA! Preannunciata da una cometa, che molti consideravano un segno premonitore di sventura, la peste nera giunse a Firenze nel 1348. L'epidemia si diffuse rapidamente, causando la morte di gran parte della popolazione, con conseguenze che si ripercossero sulla società, sull'e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignis Dei.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

96% User Score Based on 193 reviews

Stranded in the desert, your only hope of escaping rests in a strange Catman. His one request: hunt down surreal creatures, skin them, and chop them up so he can keep them as trophies. In this uncanny place, Death will become all too familiar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Named Mojave.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

DEMO available to play above as a Web Build. Use the "Download Now" button to purchase the full game! --- A SHORT DEATH In this dark and atmospheric 3D Platformer, you control a humble cat in the realm after death. Meet strange and ominous characters throughout your journey as you jump, glide, run, and hop to the top of the mysterious tower that calls to you. Platform your way to the top of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Short Death.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

93% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Spot anomalies and uncover hidden clues to escape an office where overwork turns strange and experiments happen more often than coffee breaks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Office After Hours.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

75% User Score Based on 575 reviews

"Escape From Boykisser" is an immersive first-person psychological horror game that throws you into the sterile spaces of the backrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape From Boykisser.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

You are trapped in an endless hallway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach your destiny. Stay alert to anomalies. When you encounter an anomaly, go back. If you do not find anomalies, move forward. Every lit candle is a step towards your destiny. In Everloop, you find yourself trapped in an endless hallway, where every step and glance are crucial to unraveling the path to your desti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everloop.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Do you believe that Silly Humor is an Art Form? Key Features Unconventional game mechanics designed to troll and surprise you, ensuring an experience filled with laughter and bewilderment; Strange Objects - A series of mysterious objects, which alter the environment and are integral to progressing through the game. Finding these will be key to moving forward in your journey so keep your eyes p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Great North Shelter 2.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 1,835 reviews

The official mobile game of Garten of Banban 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garten of Banban 4.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

89% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Dark Christmas Zomb...Snowman shooter inspired by Tim Burton works. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No More Snow.

Just Updated* 5/28/2024 UPDATE * Due to negative feedback I have sent the request to Steam to make this game free (instead of $1, the lowest you can make it). If you are looking to purchase Derision now for $1, please wait until the FREE update has gone into effect. Derision was really just a learning experience for me as a Unreal Engine developer and a test run for the Steam SDK. Thanks to every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derision.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 225 reviews

Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese games from the Dreamcast and PS1-era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

75% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Recursive Ruin is a kaleidoscopic narrative-puzzle game. Explore an infinitely fractal world of strange beauty and mind-bending physics. Inhabit a despondent artist in search of meaning and experience a bittersweet story that cascades into the surreal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recursive Ruin.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

59% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Stay Still is a first-person horror adventure based on Vietnamese culture. The gameplay is focused on storytelling, puzzles and avoiding dangerous threats & spirits hunting you. Solve various puzzles, watch your surroundings, and of course survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay Still.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A Hostile Hospital Awaits...You awake in a vintage hospital room connected to a strange IV stand, unsure of who you are or why you’re here. All you know is if your IV disconnects, you won’t last long. You push through the doors in the middle of the night, finding no one around at all as you wander the dark halls. Your IV begins to slow, and your vision begins to fade. Before you collapse, the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InVein.

The Observation Exit is a first-person psychological horror game where you identify anomalies to escape an endless hospital corridor. Observe strange changes, survive deadly entities, and find the correct path forward! Explore an endless hospital corridor filled with subtle anomalies and constantly shifting details. Trapped in a repeating loop, every elevator leads you back to the same place. As … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Observation Exit.

STORY:Sad virus adventure continue in darkland game where sad virus mission is to collect beer bottles in dark themed world which include graveyard, skulls, skeletons and other dark features. Mission is to find 10 beer bottles in this third person adventure game There are several deathly traps like moving spikes and deathly moving balls. Also there are launchpads so Sad Virus can jump higher to pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sad Virus Darkland.

Third-Person Horror Puzzle Adventure You’re trapped inside a constantly re-shaping labyrinth. Only one goal: find the exit. The map refreshes—memorized routes are useless The environment itself decides life or death Every choice carries a price Can you solve the lone riddle and escape alive? Failing is fine… it’s just one of many possible outcomes—hope you enjoy it. ^ ^ More content … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILENCY.

You are a British soldier during WW1, trapped in an endlessly looping trench. To get out, you will need to reach the final trench by identifying any anomalous changes that were not there before. Carefully inspect the trench — things may not be as they seem! If you spot an anomalous change, you have something to report. Go Left! If you have nothing to report. Go Right! Shellshock… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shellshock.

Watch. Notice. Report.In Observer The Cat you need to watch rooms through surveillance cameras and report anomalies before it's too late. Try to survive until 06:00 if you canIf you think you saw something… you probably did. The question is whether you’ll report it in time. And don’t trust the cat. How it works Keep an eye on the rooms with surveillance cameras. Notice any changes and anomal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observer The Cat.

3D Maze Explorer: Ultimate Edition Escape the darkness before your light fades forever Short Description Navigate a procedurally generated maze in complete darkness. Manage your dying flashlight, collect mysterious orbs, and find the portal before time runs out. Can You Escape Before The Darkness Consumes You? Lost in an endless labyrinth, your only companion is a failing flashlight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Maze Explorer.

3rd PLACE GIGANTIC JAM 2025 Download the game for better performance About: Because of the loss of your mother and your desire of seeing her one last time you decide to build your own time machine in your garage. But beware, time does not forgive. Duration:  10min How to play: MOVEMENTWASDINTERACTLEFT CLICKPAUSETAB or ESC Gameplay: Use tools Solve puzles Drag & GET THE FIVE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Time Ends.

“Remain on the line. Your presence confirms consent.” The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 is a short psychological audio horror about a workplace hotline that quietly turns into an audit of your self. ID checks and hold music give way to controlled scenarios that reset around you while your choices are observed. You sit at a single desk with a single phone. Voices route you through departments … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interval Bureau: Extension 0.

Once a family home, now stands silent. The past still whispers through every room. You are looking for inspiration for a film, but you will find much more than just a story. Whether the lights are on or off... it doesn't matter. Olivia will find you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olivia.

A child has gone missing. The building is rotting. And something in the walls remembers you. Afterbright is a short psychological horror game. You play as Mark Langford, a burned-out police officer pulled into the shadows by a desperate plea: a child has vanished without a trace from an old apartment block condemned by the city. What begins as an ordinary missing person investigation qui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterbright.

You are trapped in a silent swimming pool. Everything is flooded, yet strangely calm. Swim through the endless corridors and chambers of this submerged pool. Watch closely, something is always just a little… wrong. Anomalies distort the stillness. When you notice one, turn back immediately. If nothing is wrong, keep going forward. Your only chance of escape lies in knowing the difference… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Feet Under.

You are Subject 35452.Trapped in a claustrophobic psychological experiment, you must observe each floor of a compact testing facility and decide whether an anomaly is present. Inside the elevator, two buttons determine your fate: choose correctly to advance, or make a mistake and be sent back. As you progress, anomalies become subtler and more deceptive, pushing your perception to its limits. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IT WATCHES.

A Tale of Terror isn't merely a horror game; it's a meticulously crafted anthology of fear, each chapter presenting a distinct and spine-chilling story. This game is designed to immerse you in a series of haunting narratives, each with its own unique setting, characters, and terrifying twists. Every tale within this collection plunges you into a new realm of horror. As you navigate through these u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A tale of terror.

Experience the short yet intense first-person 'survival horror-lite' game, PLASTOMORPHOSIS: FINAL CORRUPTION.Investigate the aftermath of a dark energy surge and survive the reawakened horrors of the Plastomorphosis experiment. THE GAMEPLAY·      Genre Focus: First-person Survival Horror ·      Every shot counts — face off against twisted, horrific anti-human creatures while managing limited r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plastomorphosis: Final Corruption.

An indie cosmic horror game set 14 quadrillion years into the future, during the heat death of our universe. Billions of years from now, our sun will die. As it expands into a red giant, it'll take Earth with it. Any life that hasn't left for space by that point will be destroyed. Entire lineages dating back to the dawn of life itself will be wiped out forever, and like an old house holding onto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Entropy.

Make a short description of 200-300 characters from this. Gerrit's Games is a basic yet twisted adventure that will keep you on your toes! Inspired by Baldi's Basics, this meta game turns the concept of educational gaming on it's head. Navigate through a surreal environment with a bald character who defies all logic and expectations. Your basic objective is simple: collect glitches and survive th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gerrit's Games.

THE RULES ARE SIMPLE. THE ESCAPE IS NOT. You are trapped in an infinite loop. The house looks normal, but it is lying to you. Your only weapon against the shifting reality is a light switch. Switch the Darkness is a short, intense psychological horror about anomaly hunting. HOW TO SURVIVE: Memorize the room. Every detail matters. Pictures, furniture, shadows. Flip the switch. Darkness hides w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switch the Darkness.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Testimonium is a very short, experimental and linear game designed to be completed in a single sitting (15 minutes). There is no save system and minimal replay value. It can be played for FREE or donated to on Itch. No one escapes Hell. Not truly. He thought it was just another Jehovah’s Witness. But when he opened the door, there was no one. Just a package. Inside: a VHS tape. No label. J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testimonium.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Villa Nocturne blends classic horror elements with a modern narrative to deliver a tense survival experience. Players step into a dark mansion filled with mysterious notes, haunting sounds, and supernatural entities, where every corner hides a secret waiting to be uncovered. Explore shadowy corridors, follow cryptic clues, unlock hidden rooms, and face the terrors that escalate with every step. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Villa Nocturne.

After slowly getting used to the monotony of the hospital, a letter is placed gently in front of you... The scrawl is as embarrassed about its content as the old woman is to have burdened you with it. It reads: We are all so glad to hear about your swift recovery, the state of drivers these days worry us all! Please can you continue towards that stead, the old pastor's ever so ill and we hear … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Parish.

The Heritage is a first-person psychological horror game where the past refuses to stay buried. After receiving news of an unexpected inheritance, you travel to an old family estate left abandoned for decades. What begins as a simple visit to claim what’s yours soon turns into a descent into fear and mystery. The house hides more than just memories — it holds the restless presence of those who ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heritage.

"Landomayzer" is a first-person adventure game. ◆ Story I have been chosen by the “Queen.” Whether by design or by chance, I must swiftly complete the tasks given to me. The city we live in is ruled by the “Queen,” and her orders are absolute. From this moment, I must fulfill my role. ◆ Game Features A walking simulator where various events unfold as you move. Examine objects t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landomayzer.

You've been recruited for a space exploration mission. Your orders are simple: walk to the bridge at the end of the corridor. But something isn’t right. There’s no bridge, only another corridor. And each time you walk through, things begin to change. Is it a glitch in the system? A test? A trap? Or something more sinister? If you see something different, turn back. If everything is normal,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To The Bridge.

Resonance Tales: Alone is a first-person psychological horror experience centered around atmosphere, tension, and introspective storytelling. You don’t fight to survive — you move to understand. Step into a symbolic, dreamlike space where reality blurs with memory and fear. Just fragments of a story told through shadows, rooms, and the way you move through them. You’re not solving puzzles — you’r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resonance Tales: Alone.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Set in the 1700s. You are a woman living in a cottage in the forest with your husband and newborn baby. Your husband goes to work in town every day, and you deliver the goods of your farm to neighbors. Your story unfolds over one day, whether you choose to act or not. Most choices, and lack thereof, will result in uniquely branching narratives, letting you tell your own Witch Story. Non-linear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Stories.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

You are a doll who wakes up on the day of her owner's first period. How will you navigate the unfamiliar and increasingly surreal situation? Navigate immersive psychological environments. As the girl's mental state deteriorates, how does your environment change? Solve puzzles to help your owner. Look for solutions in your environment to the problems she's facing. Discover journal pages and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Parts.

You wake up from a nightmare. You can't count how many times you've had a nightmare this month. But this time, after waking up, you find some strange phenomena in your house. You want to go out to see, but the door is locked... In this game, you play as an ordinary man living in an apartment and trying his best to escape this nightmare. The main focus of the game is puzzle exploration, follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Night.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Sahur keeps you locked in house and he will not let you go. You wake up in a dark room, you have a headache and it feels like someone have hit you in the head. The only thing that lights up the room is your flashlight lying on a table. Escape from Tung Tung Sahur it's a puzzle-horror game where you must to survive from Italian Brainrot Characters. The main door is covered with differ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Tung Tung Sahur.

You are trapped in a nightmare and have to escape!This is a short game and it can be finished in about an hour! 3 Different Zones Explore your nightmare consisting of three different worlds – your house, a cave, and a hedge maze. Each world holds its own puzzles and secrets. Explore Endless Corridors Roam through eerie, ever-shifting hallways in search of hidden rooms, useful items, puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exitless.

Solitary You wake up in a silent, white room. No clues. No instructions. No color. Only a chair, a bed, a table — and a voice that doesn’t seem too concerned with your confusion. Solitary is a short first-person psychological experience about isolation, routine, and the slow unraveling of reality. Designed with minimal UI and ambient storytelling, the game leads you through a series of surreal s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solitary.

About GameRat`s lair is a horror game that combines elements of sandbox, horror, stealth, puzzle and a small open world in which you will need to enter the lair of a local creature that has settled in an abandoned suburb.  Smart AIYou will be opposed by AI that will adapt to your playstyle, go about its daily routine, check every nook and cranny of its lair, react to sounds, or set various traps … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rat`s Lair.

A Radio Tower in the remote, isolated countryside is your next assignment. What appears to be a quick repair job quickly spirals into a dreadful ordeal. No one has seen the previous Technician and the Corporation has sent you alone to fix this mess. The Assignment from your Superiors Fix computer terminals, generators, ventilation systems and transformers. Use a variety of specialised tools… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Frequency.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Explore a surreal, abandoned Japanese city, collect credit cards from corpses and solve Kanji puzzles to get back your lost memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virus Brain.