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ISSUE #32 Cover - Nama 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 "indie gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #32.

ISSUE #46 Cover - Toyoya Li 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 d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #46.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Guide birds with a touch If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Journey.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 281 reviews

▼ Purchase FULL version on Steam ▼ More content, cutscenes, areas, and unlockables exist in the Steam version. Haneko has forgotten her assigned homework at school, and they're due tomorrow. Feeling she has no choice, she decides her only way to avoid failing the semester is to make a trip back to school at night and retrieve the assignments. But something's not right in the building... an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Homework | 遅れた宿題.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

95% User Score Based on 30,483 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac's form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Binding of Isaac.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Super Pixalo is the story of a pixel from a 1960s Rock & Roll themed arcade cabinet. Join Pixalo as he travels through over 50 years of pop culture in a journey of self discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Pixalo.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

66% User Score Based on 508 reviews

Okaeri is a Japanese horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house. It's 6:00 pm, coming back home expecting a welcome from your mom, instead, she finds unexpected things happening before her eyes. The game is inspired by short omniverse Japanese horror films. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric photo-realistic graphics intensifies the hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okaeri.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

78% User Score Based on 786 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

What if you could live your life over again? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Ego.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

95% User Score Based on 362 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

A first-person narrative adventure game about exploring a cult compound in the remote New Mexico desert. Discover the lives of the former inhabitants -- what brought them together, what they believed, and why they ended it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sagebrush.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

57% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Dynamic co-op action where the remains of your foes mutate you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freaky Awesome.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Very far away - Once upon a time in the same kingdom there lived a king .. No, he did not sit all his life on his throne, he was very fond of adventure and danger. Take over the reins of the rebellious king and show the goblins who's in charge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Far Away From Here.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

91% User Score Based on 90 reviews

A minimalistic five-minute puzzle platformer, where you become a fly when you die. Immerse yourself in an abstract forest and use your ability to become a fly to solve puzzles. The game is carefully hand-drawn with pen and ink.    Playtime: five minutes  2D puzzle-platformer  Hand-drawn with pen and ink   Gamepad is supported  Free Steam key included If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lotte.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

86% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 9 reviews

Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rad Rodgers: World One.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 58 reviews

This totally serious, 100% accurate to life corn harvesting simulation experience will get your adrenaline pumping and nerves excited. You'll never be able to farm for corn in the same light again! How much corn will YOU harvest before your eventual death by tractor? Don't let your family, or the tractors, stop you from becoming the ultimate capitalist in DEATH TRACTOR! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Tractor.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

66% User Score Based on 247 reviews

Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice, the title says it all! You get thrown into a dark room, with no light to be found anywhere! Are you willing to end your life to light the way for the next generation to proceed further? Play it today and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

34% User Score Based on 148 reviews

The Red Forest is one of the most unique spots in the Chernobyl area, with various mutations still taking place here. It is visited by tourists wishing to see something extraordinary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Forest.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 2,906 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

Inmost is an atmospheric, story-driven puzzle platformer, following three playable characters within one dark, interconnecting story. In an old abandoned castle, you’ll need to explore every nook and cranny, avoid detection, slice your way through enemies and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that lurks within… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INMOST.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

The necromancer is hiding in a locked tomb tower. Solve puzzles, acquire keys and open doors until you catch-up to him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Towers.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

63% User Score Based on 4,668 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 32 reviews

CONTENT WARNING: This game features themes of suicide and a sexual relationship between an adult and a minor. 1993 LEWIS & CLARK COUNTY, MONTANA, US Ten years ago, teenager Nicole and her mother left the family hotel after discovering her father Leonard's affair with, and pregnancy of Rachel, a girl her own age who eventually committed suicide. Now that both of her parents have passed, N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Suicide of Rachel Foster.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 272 reviews

You know, my dear, it isn't safe... To wander and creep while oh so weak. In the abandoned, the rotten, the decayed. Society has forgotten you; it won't lift a finger for that which is tossed away. You're just prey that the true prowlers who lay in shadows await to feast upon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Haze.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Meadowland is an interactive poem. Explore a world, partake in a story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meadowland.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

62% User Score Based on 85 reviews

What would you do if the hotel you checked in for the night turned into a death trap? Hotel Anatolia is a short, terrifying horror game which is about a man trying to run away from his past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Anatolia.

In a cyberpunk city, debts are paid with memories. You have 30 minutes to choose what to erase — love, friendship, or yourself. An interactive story with 7 endings about identity, survival, and the price of memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SELF_DELETED.

WHAT THE HOUSE REMEMBERSWhat the House Remembers is a narrative-driven psychological horror experience centered on guilt, memory, and the fragile boundary between reality and perception. You arrive at a secluded house to care for the property while its owner is away. At first, everything seems ordinary. Then the house begins to remember. Strange sounds echo through empty rooms. Familiar spaces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the House Remembers.

Let us begin the Everlasting Tea Party! ˚₊‧⁺˖˚₊‧⁺˖˖⁺‧₊˚˖⁺‧₊˚˚₊‧⁺˖˚₊‧⁺˖˚₊‧⁺˖˚₊‧⁺˖ Princess Isabelle lives in the Rainbow Forest with her best friend and royal guard; Mr. Rabbit, and other friendly animals. Every day was pure bliss. They had endless tea parties and played various games together. However, just outside the town roamed a monster. It terrorized the villagers everywhere it went. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Everlasting Tea Party.

"Lay thy head to rest, souls quickly spent The world has fallen, left no means to its end A harrowed sea bathed in neon light Steel yourself. Metal tends to bite." Vekari: Remote Bypass is a text-based psychological horror ARG built entirely in-browser. Explore the city of Faktoria, Haloran in the vast world of Vekari, where your decisions shape the world around you. An entire city controlled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vekari: Remote Bypass.

When aspiring punk-rock drummer Oscar Teak is kicked out of his favorite band, he mopes his way home. He doesn't get far before he learns some chilling news, however: His childhood friend Tamree Willow is missing! The bearer of this news, a child in a wooden mask, demands that Teak follow her into the woods. Does she really know the whereabouts of the misplaced Ms. Willow? That's for you to find o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Dear players and adventurers: We are a small group of independent game developers. We are trying to make independent games in some different ways. Although we have experienced some hardships and our development speed is limited, we are still working hard. You are welcome to leave messages in various ways and tell us your thoughts and opinions about this game. We will take seriously every playe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos.

Welcome to Pivot!Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale is a short sidescroller about Oscar Teak, a lovable loser with a big heart and reasonably decent drumming skills. His day gets off on the wrong foot when he's kicked out of a punk band by his so-called friends. The day only gets worse when a masked child reveals that his actual friend, Tamree Willow, has gone missing! It's up to Oscar Teak to get to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale Plus Plus.

Awarded the "Editor's Choice Award" by the highly regarded Children's Technology Review! Here is the MATH practice app that you have been looking for. . . one app that covers NUMBERS and GEOMETRY practice for your Kindergartener throughout the year! The difficulty level progresses with your child as he or she learns. "Overall a very comprehensive, unusual, engaging maths app for Kindergarteners… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Cats! Kindergarten Math.

El Donte's Bizarre Adventure is a Devil May Cry meets Shin Megami Tensei meme game based off of the meme El Donte El Exterminador de Demonios. You play as El Donte, paying your financial debts with the help of Vergil until a mysterious tower rises from the ground, bringing forth the Dank Hour. Seeing this as an opportunity for orbs, El Donte is more than happy to venture into Dantarus and se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to El Donte's Bizarre Adventure.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Triennale Game Collection Volume 2 is a free virtual exhibition of video games created for the 23rd International Exhibition of Triennale Milano by five of the world’s most renowned independent game designers, showcasing these artists’ experimental approach to interactivity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Triennale Game Collection 2.

This play is a crime story happened in a closed space. It tells that a actress Lisa has recently been caught in a scandal and even received death threats from some crazy fans ...Lisa's agent BIN invited a well-known host SHAN to Lisa's secret villa for a live interview. Various threatening signals appeared in the villa before the live show started, causing Lisa to become more uneasy. In order not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILLING A SUPERSTAR.

[Media 2051857] One stormy night at the onset of what should have been a nostalgic trip to the lake, Easter and his friends make a pit stop at an old, abandoned house along the side of the road.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Easter.

The Valley is a single player FPS PC game that takes place in a spider infested valley. Collect weapons and ammunition to survive the never ending waves of spiders.STATUSThe Valley is currently playable in early access but needs many more features to be truly enjoyable.CURRENT FEATURES Four weapons and ammunition hidden throughout the valley. Ability to respawn after death to regroup and survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley.

Simulators, Strategies & Pigeons A free collection of six independent games that explore the “simulator” genre from the most unexpected angles. From a medieval carrier pigeon to an alternative Slavic realm, from flower breeding to stick collecting — Simulators, Strategies & Pigeons offers six unique gameplay experiences created by indie teams. Each game stands on its own and dives into a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simulators, strategies and pigeons.

OBSESSION — The Vanishing Witness Three weeks ago, a man fell from Wujiang Bridge. The police ruled it suicide. Case closed. Three weeks later, five strangers vanish one after another. Their only common thread: that same night, each of them crossed that same bridge. It wasn't suicide.The Detective Lu Yan, 28. Detective with the Criminal Investigation Brigade. Nickname: "Mad Dog" — once … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 执念刑警之消失的证人.

Mei Paranormies 2 is a 2D top-down survival horror game where you play as Mei, the paranormal investigator, who got a call from the owner of a haunted guesthouse to investigate it for proof of the paranormal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mei Paranormies 2.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Sokocat: Castaway is a 3D Sokoban-style puzzle game with an isometric view, where you control a shipwrecked kitty exploring a mysterious island full of secrets, varied environments, and relaxing brain teasers. No danger, no rush — just clever puzzles and peaceful exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sokocat: Castaway.

A 2D side-scrolling shooting adventure game. A curse has befallen the world, causing everyone to lose the ability to walk with their legs, requiring them to use the recoil of their weapons to move. Explore post-apocalyptic cities, defeat monsters, and search for the rumored sanctuary.  All you do is keep fighting! Defeat enemies in your way, challenge bosses, and move on to the next level!    Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murmur of the void.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization

78% User Score Based on 193 reviews

A dark visual novel created by acclaimed creator nyalra Story “Onii-chan, you really are a lonely person.” “Did you lose faith in me?” “No. I love you, onii-chan.” Unable to bear the ugliness of the world and terrified of other people, the protagonist develops the ability to read minds. He shuts himself away and submits a light novel he wrote, which unexpectedly wins a newcomer’s award. But the je… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sister Other Paranoia.

INTRODUCTION Varina is a small ZX Spectrum game inspired by Ravina, a Sinclair BASIC type-in program published in 1985 in Portuguese Mini Micro’s magazine. What was originally a straightforward game has been expanded into a short platform game, while keeping a modest scope and a classic BASIC feel. Written in Boriel ZX Basic, Varina expands the original concept into a story-driven game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Varina (ZX Spectrum).

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

95% User Score Based on 380 reviews

Eternal Afternoon is a poetic walking sim about wasting time before the end of the world. You play as Sasha, a 10-year-old boy wandering his neighborhood in the final minutes before a giant black wave swallows everything. Features: Retro nostalgic visuals & authentic atmosphere – a suburban block in the summer of 2001, recreated with care. A chilling meditation on time, death, and the inevitable –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Afternoon.

The Faith of Sin is a point-and-click escape room game. One night, you wake up and realize you're no longer in the real world. As you explore your home, you'll uncover clues and piece together hazy fragments of your past. And when you finally remember everything you've done — you'll understand what the 'faith of sin' truly means.Features A combination of point-and-click adventure and escape room … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faith of Sin.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

96% User Score Based on 104 reviews

3D physics-platformer where you are an egg! Roll, hop and slide your way back home. Features Simple controls: just roll and jump! Explore co-op with your friends online! Snazzy LEVEL EDITOR with Steam Workshop support! (needs keyboard+mouse) Calm, rainy atmosphere: No enemies, no timers; you can take your time and soak up the atmosphere. A medium-sized adventure: 4-10 hours playtime for a new play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oeuf.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Lost & Found Collection is an immersive, PSX-style horror game where each VHS tape you discover unveils a unique story within the same eerie universe. Set in different but interconnected locations and timelines, each tape offers a fresh narrative and new mysteries to explore, drawing you deeper into the dark secrets of the world. Features: Multiple Stories: Every VHS tape contains a self… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost & Found Collection.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Screeln’s game begins with the end: your death. The rest is a descent into fragmented memories and constructed realities. Using a broken television set as a gateway, you switch channels — each one a surreal stage, echoing a piece of your past. ScreeIn blends exploration, environmental puzzles, and narrative horror into an episodic structure. Each “channel” is a level designed around a specific … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScreeIN.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

84% User Score Based on 528 reviews

In this online horror co-op, you play as a scrappy goblin, scavenging dungeons, dodging traps, and fleeing monsters to feed the Goblin King. Team up with goblin pals, or go rogue, as you dive deep and cause chaos! Fail to feed him, and you might be the next meal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIT OF GOBLIN.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Final Signature is a psychological horror game set in an abandoned hotel. Players must find hidden clues and compete with other participants for the grand prize. As tension rises in the dark corridors, they will face new dangers with every step. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Signature.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

73% User Score Based on 282 reviews

Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 is a strange interactive visual novel and fictional simulation where you stand across from a mysterious girl and an unassuming coffee vending machine capable of producing anything you type, no matter how impossible it seems. She doesn’t tell you who she is, why she's there, or what's the deal with the coffee machine. All she asks is that you type a word—any word—and pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Coffee Machine 2.