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ISSUE #69 Cover - Abby Cali Art Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative 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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #69.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

88% User Score Based on 1,896 reviews

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Dragon, Cancer.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 814 reviews

Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Treasure: The Great Green.

The foretelling of Doomsday has come to pass. All that remains are fading memories. The lingering shadowed lands will soon also cease to be. You find yourself amidst the crumbling reality without a past, but not without hope. Caught between the World that Was and the Stars that Remain. WILL YOU REMEMBER OR BE FORGOTTEN? Nihilation is a solo roleplaying game about what happens after Doomsday. Set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihilation.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

97% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mildew Children.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

82% User Score Based on 394 reviews

A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Life: Middle Ages.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book.

The world of Dracula... A place where shadows creep and secrets whisper in the wind. It's a realm of chilly nights and eerie silhouettes, where the moon is the only beacon in the darkness. You're stepping into a time when superstition rules and science is but a fledgling bird, its wings not yet strong enough to soar. This world is a blend of the familiar and the strange. You're in the late 19th c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dracula: Eternal Nightfall.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

98% User Score Based on 243 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

92% User Score Based on 286 reviews

Take a peek into the haunting and mysterious world of Slavic mythos in Black Book: Prologue - a vital chapter in the story of Vasilisa, a young sorceress. Travel across the rural countryside as you aid commonfolk and battle evil forces, using a card-based combat system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book: Prologue.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 407 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

This Strange Realm Of Mine is a First Person Shooter mixed with poetry and psychological horror. Graphic style is 3D mixed with pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Strange Realm Of Mine.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

96% User Score Based on 360 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

One Day, One Life.Sumire is an indie narrative adventure game about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sumire.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Long-long time ago the world was created out of an egg-shell by a god named Yen. In the murky depths of the endless ocean the Lower World was born. The Middle World was made for the men to dwell, and the Upper World was were the ancient gods would reside. Multitude of spirits dwells among the layers of creation, guarding their secrets in the dark. Embark on a journey through all the worlds of anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mooseman.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

90% User Score Based on 33,509 reviews

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness.Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover. Created in collaboration with neuroscientists and people who experience psychosis, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

In the desolate landscape of dreams where strange geometry and physics hold sway, you watch the change happen. Doors open to unexpected locations and paths turn back on themselves in a maddening loop. The whole city of Arkham becomes a never ending hallway that stretches so that you can never quite reach the exit door. The people cry out in panic as they are snatched into shadows, go mad with visi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Father Dagon Mother Hydra.

Our greed has challenged the seas. We have angered her and now we must pay the price. For her waves spread many dark curses, are you the pirate to lift them? The sea is a harsh mistress, unforgiving. All seafarers must yield to the waves of her dark abyss. Her waves of cold tendrils forever changing the seas. She leaves nothing in her wake. Nothing but the black spot.  Lifting this curse is a per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captains And Cannons.

Congratulations! You just graduated Atropos University as a Necromancer and are now ready for your year of residency. Settle in one of six villages, face various challenges, and make your home and necromantic practice. Content Warnings:Village Necromancer deals with themes surrounding death and dying including but not limited to animal death, child death, plague/illness, suicide, and more.You are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Necromancer.

Content Warning: death, divorce, familial abuse, food anxieties, religion, suicide, trauma You are a traveler, alone and wandering through a world that does not care about you.  As much as you try to push on without letting hardship weigh you down, you nevertheless struggle.  And now, in the midst of your journey, you have experienced a loss whose influence will not let you be. Fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flame In The Abyss.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 311 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 14 reviews

Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot cards instead of dice. Investigate the disappearance of society’s most vulnerable to uncover a mysterious cult. Play as three characters, each with their own skills and motivations. Customize your characters with narrative choices to unlock new tarot cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sovereign Syndicate.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 230 reviews

While attending a religious recollection, Holly Beltran experiences strange hauntings throughout the convent. At night, broken faced statues and whispered prayers haunt Holly’s dreams — before the recollection is over, Holly may have to face more than her own demons to come out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Maker.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 277 reviews

"Same encounter, different world." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room of Depression.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Choice-based RPG in a dark fantasy world. Apollyon is narrative-driven, and features occult magic, spirit summoning, a deep universe, playable characters, and story progression alone or in multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

90% User Score Based on 71 reviews

The gates of Heaven are closed shut; the realm of Hell consumed by flood. And in their wake, countless parallel worlds wither away, one after the other. The surviving angels and demons gather at the city they believe to be their final chance at salvation: the floating purgatory of "Tokyo Babel". Joined by humans, they embark on a pilgrimage across the seven layers of Babel, hoping to ascend Jac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tokyo Babel.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

69% User Score Based on 790 reviews

Through the Woods is a third-person psychological horror game set in a forest on the western shore of Norway about a mother and her missing son. Through dynamic narration, you play the mother's re-telling of the events surrounding her son's disappearance in a setting heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Woods.

3 short stories set in a mystical fantasy universe. You are a newborn Face of God and must decide which face you are by hearing 3 drama-packed tales of human suffering and triumph. Choose a different ending for each story. A short, linear experience that is introspective and emotionally powerful. DRAMA-PACKED SHORT STORIESThe stories have deep emotional, psychological and philosophical significan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firelore: Short Tales.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 22 reviews

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Norse warrior who has died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jotun.

Wandering Souls is a sword-and-sorcery tabletop RPG of enveloping shadows, dangerous and fast combat, and an impending doom in The Shrouded Realm. This is a PREVIEW of the final product and is currently in development. Inside Wandering Souls you will find a game designed for solo or cooperative play, with options to add a GM/guide to the mix. Each player will take on the role of a Wanderer, a tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandering Souls - Preview.

One evening, a small foal gets separated from the herd and finds itself deep in the forest. During the day, the woods seem quiet and almost friendly, but when night falls, everything changes: shadows grow longer, sounds become distorted, and the darkness feels as if it’s trying to reach your very heart. Gameplay Features Atmospheric side-view survival adventure focused on exploration and env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoofprints.

In "Kisera's Curse", you take control of Kisera, a young girl who has been cursed since birth. Her unique power—while mysterious and powerful—has made her a target of a dark organization that seeks to exploit her abilities for nefarious purposes. Raised in isolation, Kisera always knew something was different about her, but she never fully understood the true nature of her curse. That is, unti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kisera's curse.

Nightmare in the Shadows ### ️ About the Game Nightmare in the Shadows is a short-form interactive horror fiction game created with Twine, adapted from the short story of the same name in the Warrior Omega series by Ryan Baker. Set in the fog-drenched town of Westwood within the Gothage Kingdom of the dimension Octiviox, the game explores guilt, memory, and justice through branching narrative p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare in the Shadows.

A gothic dating sim.     Welcome to the Madam's Academy, a once-prestigious boarding school for witches, reduced to a echo of its former splendor. With neither heart nor hand left to tend it, many promising young witches have been turned away, and the manor has slipped into quiet disarray. The chandeliers struggle to hold back the shadows, furniture is coated in thick dust, and where magick onc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witches'Butler.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Imagine a place where the line between reality and nightmare fades away. Welcome to The Lethe. Once a sanctuary for society's most fragile minds, The Lethe concealed a sinister truth beneath its facade of healing. What was meant to mend the broken was, in reality, a twisted experiment designed to shatter the soul. In RealEscape, an immersive 3D single-player escape room game, you’ll confront t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RealEscape.

Aesemyr: The Withering is a text-based high fantasy game written in choicescript. The current length of the demo is around 120k words, consisting of the prologue and chapters 0-3.For now, only one path is available to play in chapter 3.The game contains some dark themes, so be sure to read through the content warnings at the beginning. Magic comes with a price. That is an inevitability every m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aesemyr: The Withering.

Immerse Yourself in the Ultimate Interactive Narrative Experience of PantomimeStep into a world where learning English is an epic adventure. In our groundbreaking game, every decision you make shapes your journey through a collection of captivating stories from diverse backgrounds. This isn’t just a game; it’s a tapestry of narratives designed to immerse you in the English language in the most eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pantomime.

Foreign - open-world, third-person, story-driven-game where relationship matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foreign.

Tangled Blessings: A magic academy horror RPG for 1-2 playersBUY PRINT EDITION No game master required! On the eve of your final exam at Brackroot Academy, what mysteries, secrets, dread, and drama will you recall from your last four years of schooling? Tangled Blessings is a solo journaling or two-player RPG inspired by dark academia media, ghost stories, and graduate school. Featuring a wizard… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangled Blessings.

'In the infinitesimal spaces between the pages of every book lies an unseen universe: smaller perhaps than ours but filled with all the wonders, and horrors, conceivable by the human mind'Enter into a land of dark fantasy with Sophia, an eighteenth-century librarian's apprentice to Queen Anne of England. Join her quest to find a way home and help her take revenge on the evil witch that tore her aw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unhappy Ever After.

Epic World Building for 5th Edition (5e) Game Masters! Want to run realistic rites and rituals that bring your game world to life? Now you can! Inside this 5e handbook, you'll find exciting ideas and inspiration for: Rites and Festivals (for most fantasy religions) Rules for Arcane and Divine Magic Rituals Rules for Fortune Tellers and Psychics (including detailed predictions) 40 Omens and 100 Pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Master's Guide to Rites and Rituals.

Against the GoddsDeath has abandoned the world. The Goddess of Death no longer claims souls, and as a result, nothing can truly die. Kingdoms crumble under the weight of immortality, creatures roam without fear, and the natural order has collapsed into chaos. In Against the Godds, you lead a party of up to three heroes on a desperate journey to restore balance. To find Death, you must hunt down t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against The Godds.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

89% User Score Based on 85 reviews

This short psychedelic visual novel takes place in a strange world inhabited by harrowing creatures shunned by the light. You’ll meet someone who has made this world their own, and in doing so, learn the reason why you shouldn't be there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Shouldn't Be Here.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 2,614 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 16 reviews

Ask and you shall be deceived If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INDIKA.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

89% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Closer the Distance is a deeply moving, slice-of-life sim that tells a story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Following a fatal car accident, players take on the role of Angela, a young girl from the town of Yesterby, who finds herself watching over her loved ones as they navigate the grieving process. Using her ethereal ability to influence the townspeople … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closer the Distance.

In the shadow-drenched realm where modern warfare intertwines with necromantic horrors, we have conjured an unparalleled adventure. Forge your arsenal from an evolving deck of cards, face legions of the undead delvers, unearth artifacts of might and vanquish the darkness that festers down the Crypt! Chronicles of the Crypt Shadow Arsenal Assembly: With sagacity and valor, select your armaments. Am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD GET REKT.

A chain of heroes must pass on a sinister Curse as they seek answers and sacrifice themselves for a chance at salvation. In the end, they will return for one last battle, an attempt to forestall the rising doom, the end that was promised. Write your own grimdark saga in an epic replayable campaign. Autosaves only, death is part of the journey! Unique hybrid of roguelike and open-world rpg Battle o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eidolons: Netherflame.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Survive as the last horse riders as the world ends and myths die. Plan ahead and manage your clan’s relationships with the remaining gods and their followers in this standalone survival storybook. Immerse yourself in the land of magic also seen in King of Dragon Pass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

88% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

Windy Meadow - A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windy Meadow: A Roadwarden Tale.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Travel across landscapes devastated by a catastrophic climate meltdown, following a small family in search of somewhere habitable. With limited supplies and facing potential death at every turn, your choices will decide their fate. Will they manage to settle down? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Lines.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 279 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Demonic lawsuits will pay off your student loans in this undead legal thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of the Deathless.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

91% User Score Based on 987 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

The Lion's Song is a series of four self-contained point & click stories connected into an overarching narrative, where player choices will affect the way in which the story unfolds. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Austria, every episode follows a different character, each blessed with an exceptional creative mind. The game pulls players into a story of personal struggle for creativ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion's Song.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 731 reviews

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gray Dawn.