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ISSUE #35 Cover - isolatrix Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of "indi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #35.

Ever wanted to own a house? Go dancing in the kitchen? Throw fun house parties? Hide from the world outside? Now you can do it all, AND MORE, in Homeowner Simulator. That's totally what this game is about... right? CONTROLS Move cursorMouseSelect/InteractLeft ClickContinue dialogue/Select dialogue optionZ/Spacebar/Left ClickNavigate dialogue optionsWASD/Arrow Keys/Mouse CREDITS Art + programm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homeowner Simulator.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

1-Bit Explorer is an adventure game focused on exploration where you do NOT save the world and the world does NOT need saving. The point is to explore to your heart's content and uncover mysteries and secrets (or don't, it's up to you, really). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1-BIT EXPLORER.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 1,929 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

One Story. Five Journeys. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird West.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

October 1944, something strange is happening in Sundäe, a rustic Norwegian town where a mysterious dark moon hangs over the sky, generating uncertainty among its inhabitants. As World War II continues, the Okkulte-55, a secret division of the Third Reich, arrives in Sundäe to unleash an ancient curse, in a desperate act to twist the course of the war. Alexei Krakovitz, a quadriplegic professor o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Witches: Family Disruption - Prologue.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Marron's friend, Mugi, has lost the bouquet he needs for the flower dance. No need to worry though - Marron will help him find it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marron Helps a Friend.

VERSION: "December 24, 2024 June 21, 2025" aka V.2.0 This is an demo version of Reginangel: Blooms Reborn in Night. Many content here is subject to change. It is unlikely that content here will be final. ⚠ WARNING ⚠ This game may not run smoothly on high resolutions and could start bugging or slowing down due to this. Make sure your device has a proper graphic card before playing as well, or er… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reginangel: Blooms Reborn in Night (DEMO 2.0).

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Enter a world of colorful wacky characters. You the player are an entity that has entered their world and control the main character without her knowledge. As you progress she will slowly start to realize the decisions she's making aren't her own. It's possible you can be of aid or you can choose to be an enemy. Your presence has caught the attention of something sinister and it's up to you to dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

You are the sovereign of a town called Mistwinter Bay. The sovereign you create decides the fate of the town and everyone in it. Decide which buildings to build and who gets to live in town. Interact with your townsfolk by sending them on missions or hang out one-on-one. Each character is unique, with their own profession, personal history and strengths and weaknesses. Deal with international poli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mistwinter Bay.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

TRAVERSE A DARK AND DYING WORLD TO UNITE A FRACTURED FAMILY Born into an immensely influential but dysfunctional royal family, venture out into a world that is collapsing at the seams. Forge a bond with a mysterious creature from beyond the Ethereal veil and use its power to correct the apocalyptic course that fate has set. Explore a beautiful hand-crafted world and discover enchanted reli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackheart.

Deserted is a stylized 3D action adventure with light RPG and narrative elements. Inspired by the alien atmosphere of Out Of This World, Deserted combines narrative storytelling with survival and fast paced strategic combat to deliver a thrilling adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deserted.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

65% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Meet the disposable heroes... A rag-tag band of nobodies who - quite by accident- represent the kingdom's last hope. With the royal army slain it is they who must venture across the land on a quest to bring back the head of the king's son so that the light might return. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disposable Heroes.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye 4 Eye.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

42% User Score Based on 24 reviews

One Day, the Sun Disappeared… The world is about to turn into a ball of ice and something has to be done! A boy starts on a journey to find the Sun and bring it back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Day : The Sun Disappeared.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional

78% User Score Based on 118 reviews

The deluxe edition includes 1428: Shadows over Silesia, the soundtrack and two written stories from the world of the game. 1428: Shadows over Silesia Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1428: Shadows over Silesia.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 515 reviews

The Original Strife is back! Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996. New Features Include: Support for high resolutions, with proper aspect ratio. OpenGL for video backend to provide portability and support for vertical sync. Dynamic lighting and bloom Widescreen support. Ability to freely rebin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strife: Veteran Edition.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 735 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game with strong horror leanings, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the Wolf RPG Editor. The game follows an amnesiac young boy named Allen who was placed under the care of a man called Teacher who looks after four other children. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alicemare.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 3,600 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

This edition includes the following: - Ghost of a Tale - Character Cards Set - Artbook - Enamel Pin - Tilo Papercraft figure Tilo - Soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost of a Tale.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

65% User Score Based on 153 reviews

For the People is an acute social novel with strategic elements, in which you take control of the newly appointed mayor of a small city. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine? The choice is yours, comrade! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For the People.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

The city of Venice, once a significant tourism destination but now almost uninhabited, is struggling with the unpredictable behaviour of tides. Some of the most important monuments are being taken away, among the complaints of the citizens, and the lower part of the city becomes inaccessible more often than not. In Venice 2089, you'll explore the city through the eyes of Nova, a bored teenager wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venice 2089.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Be the new dispatcher at the Karma City Police Station in this pixel adventure. Talk to the victims to discover their needs and fight in a unique pinball based battle system, as you follow a captivating story with lots of humor and a great soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karma City Police.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

70% User Score Based on 337 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

A poetic, roguelike space odyssey in a procedurally generated world When home is no more... Resources are sparse. The world is infinite and unknown. The universe is lonely, open and unforgiving. You're drifting, in a big, empty and silent space. Searching for a new home. You know a few coordinates to some random locations; but this is the only information you got. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RymdResa.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 1,308 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

Westerado: Double Barreled is Ostrich Banditos' homage to Spaghetti Westerns about dirty pasts, consequences and taking a hold of your future. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron. If words aren't enough to persuade a character, draw your revolver and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Westerado: Double Barreled.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Lethis - Daring Discoverers is an exploration and investigation game with a gameplay inspired by choose your own adventure books in an isometric 2D view where you can travel to unbelievable planets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethis: Daring Discoverers.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Action-strategy game, about space hobo, who had his cardboard box stolen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Fuss.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

After receiving a message from her father who has been missing for the last 4 years, Laura heads out to a house located inside a cult compound to search for her parents, and the truth. Unfortunately what she finds will lead her on an epic adventure across infernal hells, haunted locales, and the macabre! Things are not as they seem in this Horror RPG! KEY FEATURES - Challenging Gameplay! - U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Bones.

An interactive tribute to the educational games of the 1980s The Story In an unknown location somewhere in the contiguous United States, a terrible new threat has emerged: The STATIC MASTER. Bent on world domination, the Static Master has disabled the nation's airports and begun transforming ordinary people into helpless Static Drones, wandering thralls that spread the Static curse on to their u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Ranger.

A town that’s quiet in all the wrong waysYou return to Tujie Town in search of your missing father— a small place wrapped in cane sugar and buried secrets. Too peaceful during the day, and wearing a different face at night. The locals never explain why. They simply warn you: “Follow the rules, and you’ll stay safe.” Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river on the fourth, its old stree… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 土界鎮 Tujie Town.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Game OverviewThis is a first-person psychological narrative game. Your choices shape the story, reveal the heroine's past, and open a path toward the people around her. StoryNoele is a police officer whose biggest monthly expense is treating her chronic neck pain at a massage parlor. Late in the fall, a strike erupts at a toy factory. Cursed dolls begin appearing in an abandoned tower… And a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stiff Neck.

A semi-open world 3D game made by Anagh's World for Trijam #277, Mini Jam #162: Heat & Novice Summer Jam This game is developed using Godot 4.2.2 which is having few issues with Web exports. I have tried my best to fix the issues in my game to make it browser compatible, like using S3 texture compression and BPTC algorithms for VRAM compression, changing the sky from a panoramic texture to a basi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anagh - The Pet Rescuer.

A new power is rising on Flat Earth! Figure out who the villain is in this old-school turn-based strategy game and save its mostly innocent denizens with the help of the world's most unhelpful sidekick. Explore secrets, fight bizarre enemies and test your wits in this fantasy adventure! Features - four distinct factions - 85 creatures to command - 250+ abilities - 24 powerful spells - secrets t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desu Vult.

BIG things are coming About the GameAs seen in Future of Play Direct, Wholesome Games Direct, and Game Devs of Color Expo. About Rooster Rooster is a beautiful and funny adventure celebrating Chinese culture and community with some of its best attributes - traditional folklore, art, music, and of course, food. Our game opens with the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac gathering for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rooster.

This game runs perfectly on both PAL and NTSC models of the Commodore 64. Background A few days before Christmas, the toys to be distributed to all the children of the world have now been packaged in Santa's workshop. Unfortunately, a gang of criminals decided to steal part of the gift packages to resell them on the black market. The criminals then went to the North Pole and entered the worksh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Troubles (C64).

Death Pirate is a new mix of shoot'em up and RPG with a gripping story and an original soundtrack. Fly through the city of South Town to unravel the mystery of the Death Pirate. The game features 7 playable characters and 26 unique stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Pirate.

Returning home after a work trip Bion finds that his family is gone and the city is flooded by bloodthirsty creatures that someday used to be people. The hero goes on a search of his family, visiting the most various places and at the same time trying to survive. Hope of Bion is an adventure game with a lean towards story and atmosphere. Visit different locations, examine the objects of environme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope of Bion.

Sugarcreek is a 2D story-based adventure game where you lead Eddie, a soft-spoken high school student from Sugarcreek, Washington, in his quest to find his missing sister! Along the way, you can fight opponents in turn-based strategy battles, play minigames based on story moments, and interact with a town full of interesting characters! If you enjoyed this demo, please consider checking out the Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugarcreek.

# WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS ## THE STORY **Year: 1987** You've been hired as the night security guard for Bellini's Grand Circus, a once-beloved entertainment venue that closed 15 years ago after a tragic incident. On opening night in 1972, something went terribly wrong. Giggles the Clown, a state-of-the-art animatronic designed to bring joy to children, malfunctioned during the grand finale, cau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to the Circus.

Amanda meets Marian, who describes herself as a friend of her father's. And follow her to the mansion. A number of events that hit her while looking around the mansion. Can Amanda escape from the mansion? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown.

Run fast, take risky shortcuts, and deliver food across Waspington or choose to rebel against your Hive; after all, nothing says job security like a perfectly timed landing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Beehind.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Hymer 2000 is an interactive text-based puzzle game. You can converse freely with a computer named Hymer, without being confined to a fixed set of text options. The game features an open-ended search function that allows you to enter any keyword to locate conversational logs between Hymer and others. Throughout this process, you will uncover new keywords, gather clues, collect "faces," a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hymer 2000.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A Message From the DeveloperHey, thanks for checking Foxlore out! <3 As you may know, this is my first standalone game I've ever made. There was a large amount of learning and experimenting that went into making Foxlore! Because of this, you may experience a few visual glitches. While none of these should be game-breaking, much of the code is too easy to break for me to dive back into in an at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foxlore.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Madhouse is a horror action RPG where chibi characters slash and blast enemies in blood-soaked combat. Explore a dreary open world in the story campaign, or fight friends in the chaotic local 4-player versus mode. With retro pixel art and punk horror grit, it delivers macabre, thrilling action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MADHOUSE.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Time reappears, childhood memories reviveThe background of the story is that the author lived in a small town in southern China in the 1990s. In the gradually well-off era, all kinds of old objects and old shops were perfectly presented in a picture of pixel style. It elaborately depicts the environment of China in the 1990s; every picture was carefully prepared that players can’t help immersing i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heroes Around Me.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 1,344 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgive Me Father 2.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Head Over Heels – The Classic Returns, Reimagined for a New Generation!Get ready to dive into a timeless puzzle-platforming adventure that captivated gamers in the golden age of the 8-bit era, now reborn with colourful modern visuals and refined gameplay! Head Over Heels is back and better than ever, delivering the perfect fusion of vintage charm with fresh new challenges. Whether you’re a long ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Head Over Heels: Deluxe.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

In Beanrise, Nina is a young girl living in the quiet, isolated town of Byllis. Bored and restless, she stumbles upon a collection of VHS tapes left behind by her late father, Justin. As she begins watching the tapes, the player is transported back in time to play as Justin, living through his experiences just before the current lockdown. Through Justin’s eyes, players uncover a series of mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beanrise.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

The year is 2058. In a dystopic future where the USA leads as the de facto only world power, play as Liv: An agent of the S.I.N (Supernatural Investigations Network). You will be sent to an oil station in the middle of the Pacific, stuck in 1982. Your mission? Discover what’s causing problems in the system so the station can continue working without being noticed. But this place is full of secrets… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myrmica.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

81% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Did you really believe that in Forgotten Hill we have regular furniture? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

80% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Welcome to your new job, NPC:Give out quests to local adventurers! Available NOW on Steam! Choose quests which are appropriate to their level to help them become mighty, and perhaps some day you one of your clients will become the hero of the town. Can you beat all 7 scenarios, and get all good and bad endings? Get fired Get assassinated Destroy the entire world Join a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest Giver.