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ISSUE #44 Cover - Sofía Dávila 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 #44.

In a distant future where humanity has abandoned the solar system, leaving silent worlds and unsolved mysteries, you are a lone interstellar traveler who crash-lands on Earth. Now a desolate and unrecognizable planet haunted by the remnants of a vanished civilization, Earth becomes your unexpected battleground for survival. With no way to leave, your mission is to restore an abandoned launch base… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Silent Desolation.

You come round as your escape pod plummets into the inky waters of a distant flooded planet. Comms are down and power failing. You have no choice but to head out into.. the dark. This is a game idea that has been floating around my head for 20 years or so. I’m a triple AAA dev but had a couple of weeks off between jobs. I decided to finally make this as a short personal game jam in 2020. I was … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Grab your mop and bucket and get ready to explore in the wild world of War of the Wormholes! Take the role of a janitor cleaning an Astronaut in the Box (a galactic arm spanning fast food chain). Get recruited onto the Inconceivable, a formidable and feared privateer vessel of a desperate alliance of humans and aliens trying to fend off the darkest threats to the galaxy. Explore the ship an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of the Wormholes: Janitor Duty.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Story The night shift was meant to be simple. A graveyard covered in snow. A town swallowed by fog. A routine that repeats itself a little differently each time. Memories surface without context. Familiar places feel misremembered. The past presses in quietly, never fully revealing itself. What brought you here becomes harder to recall — and leaving no longer feels guaranteed.  Atmosphere … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS COLLECTION: Buried Alive.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

PARALLEL Parallel is a linear survival horror game developed by a group of Algonquin Students. The game has a strong emphasis on stealth and evasion. Intended for fans of Sci-fi and Horror, Parallel will take advantage of Unreal Engine 5 to create an immersive experience that will get your heart pumping. STORY You are an engineer responding to a fellow corporate space station distress signal.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parallel.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Time itself is breaking up, and Dodger, the dishwashing dude onboard Penrose Space Station, is the unlikely fixer. Join the chaos in this 80s-style comedy, sci-fi text-parser adventure as Dodger tackles a cosmic crisis like no other! Experience all three episodes seamlessly combined into one complete adventure, now with NEW EXTRA CONTENT! Explore prehistoric jungles from 300 million years ago, na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tachyon Dreams Anthology.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

89% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Step into the future with our groundbreaking VR game set in the year 2119, where humanity embarks on a historic journey into space. Witness the turning point in space exploration history as nations rush to colonize the uncharted territories of our solar system. Join the "CCM-1" (Callisto Colonization Mission) expedition, aimed at the enigmatic moon of Jupiter - Callisto.VR EXPERIENCE:Imm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Accident VR.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

It's a winter night. You're returning home by train. It's been a long time since you've been there. You just have to transfer to another train. Just a moment's wait at a small train station in the middle of the forest. You're familiar with this - it's not the first time you've traveled this route. However, this time, a strange uneasiness accompanies you. Something is different. Something is n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen of Moths.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

87% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Welcome to our ethical hacker's organisation: we will teach you how to use actual hacker tools (terminal, proxy, reverse shells...) to scan the network, crack passwords, bypass server security and solve the mystery of the Bikini-72 space station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yolo Space Hacker.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

86% User Score Based on 153 reviews

Downward Spiral: Prologue is a unique action adventure multiplayer game powered by innovative, free movement in VR without motion sickness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Downward Spiral: Prologue.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

The plan is simple - steal a nauticrawl, evade capture, and make a break for freedom. There's just one problem... you don't know how to move this hunk of metal. Take command of this 4-story crawling mech. Clues left by previous pilots will get you started, but you'll have to fill in the gaps. Pull levers, flip switches, and experiment with everything. But beware, getting it moving is just the fir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rogue Escape.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

83% User Score Based on 220 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Freediver: Triton Down is a fully-interactive single-player experience with deep roots in ocean adventure cinema. Freediver delivers the whirlwind fun and thrills of a disaster blockbuster, all in a binge-worthy package. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FREEDIVER: Triton Down.

Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Dungeon of Departure is an independently developed, pixel art, visual novel set in an original universe. The story follows the silent, player protagonist and three companion characters as they face difficult decisions, strange occurrences, and seek a path forward and out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Departure.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Wreckborn is a combination of survival, base building, exploration, and combat in space. This single-player science fiction game offers gameplay in a procedurally generated open world full of asteroids, wrecks, and clashes with space pirates. Your goal is to survive, develop your colony, and build infrastructure in the unforgiving cosmos. Step by step, reclaim control over the system that space… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wreckborn.

There was peace between humans, elves, dwarves and even orcs. As a lone wanderer, you try to find a place to camp in the forest. After you venturing deeper into the forest, you find a campsite. But deep in the dark forest, you never know what you might encounter. You are kidnapped by an outcast tribe of orcs. As you learn why this tribe is abducting people, you'll try to escape the orc strongho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Rite.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Binding Hour is a short, psychological horror experience set within a decaying, long-forgotten house deep in the woods. You step into the role of an unnamed intruder drawn to the property by forces beyond understanding. As the hours pass, the once-abandoned rooms begin to shift and change, revealing twisted memories and buried secrets. The Binding Hour uses oppressive atmosphere, distorted rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Binding Hour.

After being shoved off a station platform by an unknown assailant, the protagonist awakens lost in a vast terminal known as “Kind () Station.” Relying on the myriad guidance signs scattered throughout the complex—and occasionally reflecting on fragments of their own past—they press onward toward a transfer to the Rinkama Line… “Kind () Station” is a maze game built around the dual nature of stati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kind() Station.

“Attention, passengers. This train will now be terminating at Sylvan Station. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we thank you for traveling with us tonight.” When returning home from the grocer's one quiet evening, Tera is taken away to Sylvan Station, a place you won’t find on any route or map. Amidst the wither and rot of the station, she meets another passenger who warns her of horrors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autumn Rail.

Overview Solo journeys can be tough. Even without an extra mouth to feed, physical and mental resources can run thin. You can find escape through dreams, but even then, they plague you with what was and what could've been. Controls [ SPACE ] Continue dialogue [ MOUSE CLICK ] [ OVER TEXT ] Continue dialogue[ MAP AREA ] Move to positionASTRONAUT SCENES : Click anywhereSHIP SCENES : Only objec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreams of Forgotten Stars.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A short, atmospheric experience set inside a handcrafted dream. You are a small, solitary citizen drifting through augmented memories. Boot up your LonelyOS and let the robots guide you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replicomica.

ISSUE #63 Cover - Maisie (bluesky) & Alex (twitter, bluesky) 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 them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #63.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Explore the unknown, challenge the limits of your heartbeat! Do the horror games on the market make you feel too hardcore and unbearable? Come on, let's lead you into an unprecedented and thrilling new world - 《Ship Of Mist》! 《Ship Of Mist》 - This is not just a game, it is a perfect encounter of fantasy thriller and humorous elements! Here, the humorous dialogue system makes you burst out laugh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ship Of Mist.

Playing Satori | 悟り, the player loses himself in a dream world to take an inner journey of meditation.The game is based on feelings of sadness and restlessness. The gameplay features a series of puzzles based on sound effects, space, music, and video.The setting, music, and interaction is made to create a complete and coherent experience, in which the player must find his way around, seeking calm … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satori | 悟り.

RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a multimodal project that experimentally combines book, game, and several other forms of design to reconstruct a piece of historical background on the Space Immigration Era from different perspectives. Game Introduction The game of RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a post-apocalyptic exploration-focused RPG set in the future era of Space Immigration. It is one piece of recorded d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RECORD_DrowsyVortex.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Zly.ii The Hacked Station is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi, all available on Steam), commonly compared to such games such as Myst or Rhem, or to escape games. Storyline "You are an astronaut from planet Terra who has been invited to the Table of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.ii: The Hacked Station.

Become My Can Opener, Human!In Meow Mission, solve various puzzles to rescue cats trapped in outer dimensions! These unique cats will be brought back to Tomcat House, where they can create special memories with Tomcat. Are you ready to start to rescue these adorable cats? A Variety of Puzzles Solve Sokoban-based puzzles and embark on an adventure to find the lost cats! Explore multi-dimens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Mission.

em.Path is an immersive sim where you travel across a surreal and glitched world in your RV. You play as Em, a novice witch who has traded her memories for magical power.Live by the roadMaintain and refuel your trusty RV, pick up lone travelers at gas stations and listen to their bizarre stories. Get lost in a maze of unliminal spaces and be dwarfed by impossibly tall buildings. Upgrade your campe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to em.Path.

(Release, 2024) PLOT: On a forgotten island in the vast ocean, with no connection to the rest of the world. As Nilgo, a ranger responsible for guarding the region, you will need to escape the chaos that has taken place on the island, while surviving by fighting creatures that are beyond the rational understanding of science. ABOUT THE GAME: The game is based on classic survival… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Crisis MOBILE.

The game tells the story of your second uncle, who has been hospitalized unexpectedly and entrusted you with replacing him as the temporary Village Head. The village is in a sparsely populated wilderness where years of mismanagement have led to most residents becoming unruly. The game features multiple endings, but only one automatic save slot is available. Your choice will determine the fate of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freak Crossing.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Last Signal is a short, story-driven, walking simulator, mystery game where player choices change the ending of the game. Engaging First-Person Gameplay: Immerse yourself in a visually stunning and atmospheric world and uncover game's mysteries. Branching Narrative: Experience a gripping storyline with multiple paths and endings, where your choices are important and shape the outcome of your j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Signal.

1.Overview Azure '88 is a 2D platform game based on fast-paced movement. The objective of the game is to clear levels quickly by utilizing roller skates to grind on various city railings and obstacles, or by using sliding, double jumping, dashing, etc. look (GamePlay): Players must navigate obstacles and collect bolts scattered throughout the levels using various movement options to finish the sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azure '88.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

A gun that shoots platforms! Platform Gun is a puzzle platformer where you shoot platforms with your gun that can be used for both traversal and combat. Platform gun is a complete free experience that should take around 30 minutes to complete. Features Explore the Reinheart Space Station Scale Heights with the Platform Gun Glide to areas at incredible speed with the Platform Gun Solve Puzzl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform Gun.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Welcome to TETHER. In this mysterious, hand-crafted platformer, pilot a cute drone and explore the desolate ruins of a space station that mysteriously went dark. Where did everyone go? Why is everything falling apart? Only you can discover the secrets lying just underneath the surface . . . Charming pixel art and animations Character/lore-rich story with plenty of dark humor Created by one pers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TETHER.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Live a magical adventure with There Was A Dream and take part in the epic clash between dream and nightmare in a wonderful open world. Explore, farm, craft, fight, and solve puzzles. Embark on... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Was A Dream.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Cosmic Awakening VR is a first person VR survival exploration horror game. A game about immersion, exploration, and terror. You've never experienced horror like this before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Awakening VR.

Story: 'Desolate' takes place in the distant future. A time when long distance space travel is possible and frequent... You must escape the derelict space craft.  On the way you will have to overcome various challenges and obstacles throughout over 70 rooms.Your struggle for survival is escalated by your need to figure out two things:What happened to the ship, and who 'you' are... Introducti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desolate (Remake).

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Fill the shoes of Masters Mason-Northwood a ‘genius scientist’ who, after a failed assassination attempt, is left wandering in the dark, reading books, finding notes and listening to audio logs about the world of Dunia and himself, while also trying to find a way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunia: Masters.

Story driven management space mining simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LithoBreak.

Edge of Dreams is a first person action with roguelike elements. You are the lone survivor in this strange space station. Shoot, explore, kill guards, create builds from items and skills, DIE, and repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Dreams.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

63% User Score Based on 57 reviews

They promised a good job and a bright future. But advertising posters always lie. Instead of a quiet life - war. Instead of a body, a steel shell. Instead of weapons - tools. Thousands of light years from home. You are alone. Nowhere to run. Good luck my friend... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boiling Steel: Preface.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Hello fellow adventurers! I'm on my way to Sligo, Ireland to investigate the disappearance of famous writer, Amelia Goldstone. Some say she simply wanted to disappear. Others say she was kidnapped by fairies. All I know is I need to get over there quickly to find out what happened. Along the way, I'll have to explore Irish culture and mythology and talk to the locals in order to solve this mystery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill.

Tales From Windy Meadow is a slice-of-life interactive story about choosing your path and living in a community. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. A unique fantasy Visual Novel blending coziness and melancholy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales From Windy Meadow.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Please Duology is a compilation containing two previously available games, Please and Please Follow, with added material expanding on the narrative universe of the titles. The games are both short, ambient walking simulators and the entire Duology experience can be completed in under an hour. PLEASE (ORIGINAL)Please takes place in an alternate timeline where we won the war. You are the repair per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Duology.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

71% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

Epic dark fantasy RPG! Battle knights & mages! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fantasy.

Welcome to Space Space Defender is a 2D arcade space shooter blending twin-stick action with RPG progression. Crafted by a solo French developer, this dynamic cosmic adventure is playable in English or French with full controller support. Explore and Fight Freely Journey through three unique galaxies, each with polished visuals and escalating challenges. Your ship evolves, but so do your foes! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Defender.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 237 reviews

You are a monster under someone's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I live under your house..

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

89% User Score Based on 245 reviews

KEY FEATURES:  Daily Routine Disrupted: Relaxing with a beer, watching TV, and trying to unwind — until the noise from next door and mysterious holes in your walls make rest impossible. ⏳ Short but Unsettling: Experience a thought-provoking and intense narrative in a 40-minute playthrough, ideal for players seeking a deep yet concise psychological horror experience. Retro PS2-Inspired Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Bober Bros] The Hole.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Descending to the ocean floor, Riley, a salvage engineer, is hoping to score a massive payday. Her team has discovered a forgotten distress signal coming from an abandoned navy research station at the bottom of the Antarctic ocean. If she can manage to get inside and release the reactor core's emergency ejection system, they'll be set for life! In CRUSH DEPTH, you will experience atmospheric, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUSH DEPTH.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 4,764 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 14 reviews

Routine is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror title set on an abandoned Lunar base designed around an 80’s vision of the future. Curious exploration turns into a need for survival when a lunar base goes completely quiet. Searching for answers puts you face to face with an enemy who is certain the main threat is you. Discoveries lead to deeper unknowns and the only way to go is forward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUTINE.