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ISSUE #57 Cover - insects 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 anthology. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #57.

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.

(Neg)Entropic Wandering is a short visual novel for Insomniacs. Wander through the depths of space to empty your mind and finally get some sleep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (Neg)Entropic Wandering.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

THE LIQUID JETis the new terminally strange, yet strangely sweet adventure by Sad Mask Party, the twisted brains behind other twisted and brain-melting games such as Mango, The Lotus Holidays and GLITCH DADDY. THE STORY A year after the passing of their dear former friend Laurie, Mae and her group of girlfriends decide to go to a warehouse rave party in the forest, as a way to honor her me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Liquid Jet.

Embark on the pilgrimage to the sacred spring of Karatl. Experience an initiatory quest as you meet the wandering souls who haunt this desolate road. Drink from the cup of the red fountain and witness the revelation of your own soul. A short pilgrimage of 15-20 minutes 10 encounters 36 landscapes A single, unique path Multiple-choice dialogues that will change your understanding of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road to Karatl.

Episode 2: Late Lines FMLate Lines FM is a first-person, story-driven psychological horror experience. Your night shift at 107.9 FM turns into a nightmare when the forbidden 99.9 frequency emerges. When the cursed song begins to play, you must cover your ears but to find the radio, you have no choice but to listen. On this night, you won’t just face dangerous frequencies, but also Ethan Morris’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments of Dread - Late Lines FM.

Operation Stutter is a first-person psychological horror game set in the shadow of the Cold War, where the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. As nuclear annihilation looms, you descend into a haunting, fractured narrative, uncovering a top-secret operation, unraveling your identity, and confronting the paranoia that threatens to consume you. You wake up in a cold, dimly lit room de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Stutter.

CliveWareGOLD™ is a corrupted bonus disc from another timeline. You’re running an unstable early build of STRANGERSHELL_BOOTLOADER v0.9b - scraped from a forgotten backup during pre-release testing of Clive is a Good Guy. Access is provisional. Possibly irrational. Expect memory bleed, identity echoes, and unpatched reflections. Inside, you’ll find: one unreleased film, nine fractured personas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CliveWareGOLD.

GIRL.EXE.EXE is a psychological horror-puzzle game with unique gameplay and a twisted story where reality blends with code, and bugs become part of the narrative. You return to an abandoned project—a game you once wanted to finish but never could Going back is hard, isn’t it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIRL.EXE.EXE.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

89% User Score Based on 100 reviews

❤️ ADD OUR NEW GAMES TO WISHLIST ❤️ About the Game "Getting Inside" is a light visual novel that will absolutely brighten up your evening. Follow the plot, make your choices, and discover the hottest sex scenes. Can you seduce all the women? Which ending will you come to? You are an ordinary loser whose life unexpectedly changes when an ancient demon breaks free and lures you into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Getting Inside: Hentai Story.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

82% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Rip Current is a horror game set in a cryptic research facility where genetic experiments, in a bid to strengthen aquatic ecosystems, have spiraled out of control. Navigate flooded corridors, uncover the fate of the scientists, and survive the prehistoric apex predators stalking the depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rip Current.

Take on the role of Dan Tern, a young man in whom the consciousness of Mikołaj Fern—a man from five hundred years ago—has awakened. Discover the mysteries of the past, confront the curse that haunts him, and conclude a story that never reached its end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aker Fern 2.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

The Lotus Holidays is an experimental adventure game by Sad Mask Party, featuring an intricate, interactive story that can unfold in many unexpected ways. It is quite weird, trippy and stylized, sometimes even bordering on surreal. But ultimately, it is a deeply personal tale, even if sneaky about it. It aspires to be an experience that is equally immersive and subversive.The GameplayThe gamepla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lotus Holidays.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

ERRHDR is a heartfelt journey all gamers can relate to. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extreme Real Reality HD Remix.

Vacant Planet is a story driven game . You are a male protagonist and your mission is to survive the desolated world and find out what happened here. You will face the different waves of deadly zombies in desolated towns, villages and jungle etc with short resources which makes the playing experience more adventurous. Player has to explore different areas and find different clues to make the an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacant Planet.

Karma Jump is a third-person, narrative-driven adventure game where players journey through haunting dreamscapes shaped by trauma, guilt, and the desperate hope for redemption. After taking his own life, Bobi awakens not to peace — but to a twisted purgatory. Trapped between life and death, he must confront nightmarish echoes of his past. Guided by the enigmatic Angel of Darkness, Bobi must navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karma Jump.

The latest in the “Red Spider” series of Hong Kong noir visual novel with full japanese voice acting, “Red Spider Anecdote: The Longest Nite” is now available with all-new graphics. The hard-boiled story of two female protagonists is set in Thailand in 2009. This title can be enjoyed on its own, although you will get more out of it if you have already played the previous titles in the series ava… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 紅蜘蛛外伝：暗花.

Experience the Backrooms like never before.There are no obvious monsters. There are no clear explanations. Only spaces that seem to watch you… and a constant feeling that you should not be here. Backrooms: The Levels is a psychological horror and liminal exploration experience, designed for players seeking deep immersion, constant tension, and the unsettling nostalgia of places that feel as if… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms The Levels.

Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams is a murder mystery releasing episodically in 3 massive, fully voiced (English and Japanese) arcs. The first arc releases in late 2026. The immersive, character-focused storytelling and game mechanics aim to provide a fresh, modern take on nostalgic late ‘90s, ‘00s, and 2010’s-era murder mystery (and especially “killing game”) fan favorite series and games where … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams.

NOTE: This is a Beta build representing the opening chapter of The VORIK Cycle. It serves as an introduction to the world, lore, and atmosphere. Further mechanics and story cycles are currently in development. The VORIK Cycle is a psychological horror experience set inside an industrial nightmare. You play as a kitchen worker reporting for a standard shift in a small, outdated store. But this is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The VORIK Cycle.

CENTRIFUGED is a choice-driven psychological RPG where you play a broken boy posing as a doctor to track down the cure for the girlfriend he left for dead. Step into a corrupt metropolis gripped by a mental plague, where unrest boils beneath every street and mind. Walk labyrinths of the human psyche, win or betray trust, heal the afflicted, and test the limits of your own morality – all while a pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centrifuged.

A narrative-driven psychological exploration game combining dialogue and side-scrolling action. At the boundary between dreams and reality, save a mind on the verge of collapse. 【Story Overview】 You will accompany Ella, a girl suffering from severe insomnia and nervous exhaustion. As night falls, anxiety and loneliness creep in like shadows. Through companionship and choices, can you help her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnosis : Quiet Nights.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

62% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Liminal Universe is a solo first-person adventure game that takes you deep into Liminal Space. In this experience, you focus not on the story but on understanding the world around you and the atmosphere it creates. The game starts on an entirely empty snowy map, and then continues with a pool and ocean. Although the game sometimes tells you what to do, it leaves it unclear what exactly you sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Universe.

What if solving a murder meant diving into the killer’s mind? In Project Enceladus, a first-person sci-fi puzzle platformer, you play as Detective Darren, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a brutal massacre aboard a deep-space research station. To do that, you’ll enter the mind of the man responsible — scientist Dr. Noah Valen — and explore his fractured psyche through a simulated reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Enceladus.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Venatrix is a unique hybrid of action-packed and stealth-based horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venatrix.

Mind WithinCrafted by Helix Interactive Studios Mind Within is a psychological adventure game that takes you deep into the human mind—where imagination, memory, and trauma intertwine. Navigate surreal dreamscapes, solve layered puzzles, and face haunting manifestations of the subconscious as you uncover a deeply personal story of resilience and recovery. You play as a young protagonist trapped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Within.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Unity's Creator SpotlightJoin Unity’s Creator Spotlight on YouTube on Thursday, January 30th, at 6 PM CET! Cat Detective Albert Wilde will be discussed by Maria, Andreas, and Jackson as we dive into the technical and creative elements of the game. About the Game Cat Detective Albert Wilde is a 1930s noir-inspired detective game with humanoid animal characters. How does Albert Wilde solve t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Detective Albert Wilde.

Will You Be Able to Recognize Yourself? Step into the shoes of Sipriest, a gruff and solitary man no longer capable of recognizing his own reflection. Every attempt to observe himself unveils an altered, unfamiliar face. As his body feels like a puppet controlled by an intangible force, Sipriest’s fractured life takes a sharp turn when he begins to hear a soft, disembodied female voice guiding him… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Splitting Image.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:humor

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Industry veteran Yukito Urushibara and prolific illustrator Saine join forces for the first time to craft a stunning tale about a group of young people in an eerie world of endless twilight. Follow their story as they struggle against limitless cruelty and confront the inescapable traumas of life and death together. Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka is the latest visual novel written by Yukito Urushibara,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Follow the Standards and Do as You’re TaughtBow your head. Curl your tail. Smile when it hurts. You’ll follow rules so twisted they gnaw at your mind. Every choice is a gamble, every success a nail in the coffin of your soul. Cats With StandardsA story-driven hidden object descent into madness. Non-stress gameplay which still claw through the sinister truth of a world that demands you to obey. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats With Standards.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

92% User Score Based on 59 reviews

You're driving away on a forest road, late at night, under a heavy storm. Your car breaks down. Luckily, there might be a gas station nearby. But a misfortune never comes alone. The storm has brought something else, something otherworldly that oddly smells of spilled diesel oil. When it rains, it pours. AUTO-CRISIS is a short horror game (~60mn) about cars, rain, being lost, and bad days. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AUTO-CRISIS.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Experience university life, love, and strife! Starting university with a major heartache, Noah miraculously meets a tomboy classmate, gorgeous doctor, and junior-year goth all in one day. He soon finds pursuing the love story he wants won't be easy, especially when his cute best friend decides to interfere!Key Features: Every scene is individually drawn! All shown characters are fully voiced!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rivalhearts.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 2,564 reviews

"After falling asleep on the last train, I woke up in a bizarre place called Saihate Station..." An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men. The main characters Haru Akinashi and Shion Tatsunami are both 26 years old and work in the same company. Since Haru joined the company two months earlier, Shion calls him "Senpai.&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saihate Station.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

87% User Score Based on 2,967 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Discover Lost Records: Bloom & Rage on the official PlayStation website. Learn about this new adventure from the makers of Life is Strange. See screenshots, watch trailers and check out gameplay features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

A lost soul traipses across the dull acres-- a stark, ever-shifting forest of regular clearings and uniform thickets. Encounter the zany, muddled presences who have long since lost any desire to explore. Before long, your curiosity will be depleted in turn. A tiresome, nonlinear parade of meaningless chance meetings and inexplicable sights. Your voice was the first thing you lost. There's s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dull Acres.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

99% User Score Based on 4,352 reviews

I Wani Hug that Gator! Is a choice-driven narrative about teenagers struggling to find their way. Help Inco, loser highschooler extraordinaire, navigate his budding friendships (and romance!) while surviving being the only human in a dinosaur-filled school. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Wani Hug that Gator!.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

87% User Score Based on 108 reviews

You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazy Mind.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

80% User Score Based on 150 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 8 reviews

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and shaped him - they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shattering.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane: Horror.

Incredibly hardcore side-scrolling 2d platformer with an interesting storyline. Once Vasilisa was cursed by dark forces. They turned her into a scarecrow. But all the knights were afraid to save Vasilisa's soul, they thought that they too would be cursed. Only Ivan the Fool decided to save her. Climb a pillar above the sky, bypassing incredibly difficult obstacles, and find the key that will save … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vasilisas Torment.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 800 reviews

I have placed a lot of trust in you. Wish I didn't have to, but my hand is forced. --- A scientist, seeking to return to the expedition he had to abandon, hires a sled dog musher to bring him on the last leg of his journey. That Which Gave Chase is an experimental, narrative-driven dog sledding thriller set in the vast, frozen wastes of the arctic. Playing as a sled dog musher, you must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Which Gave Chase.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 747 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 8 reviews

STEAL LEGENDARY ARTIFACTS TO REGAIN YOUR FREEDOM Etienne Quist, a once-acclaimed writer, loses his ability to write after he is found guilty of an unspeakable crime. In an attempt to reclaim his lost status, he is approached by a criminal boss with a cunning offer. All he needs to do is locate and steal a series of legendary items from books. Delve into remarkable book worlds, each with its unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

92% User Score Based on 132 reviews

Alter Ego is a 2D point-and-click narrative-based adventure game featuring psychological elements. Explore two levels with atmospheric environments, solve puzzles, and use your inventory items to uncover the mystery behind Reese and Winona's relationship, and find the real culprit—if there is one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALTER EGO.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

62% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Explore an abandoned children's recreational camp and uncover the dark secrets covered up by its founders. Find clues and apply specific commands in the Discord channel to find out what truly happened. But be careful: Sparky has been activated and the monster inside of it never sleeps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparky Marky.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

83% User Score Based on 714 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

White Shadows is a modern fable about escaping a dark, weird and violent world. A long time has passed since The Great War. Humanity is half human, half animal. What remains of civilization lives in The White City, a vast network of towers rising high into a dark sky. To protect against a deadly pandemic, those who can afford it try to keep themselves alive - by covering their skin in bright whit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Shadows.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

87% User Score Based on 374 reviews

Bucket Detective – A dark comedy/horror game in which you help a cult complete a strange ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A mostly linear experience, but the choices you make determine which of the five unique endings you receive. Play multiple times to unlock the complete story. Takes around 45 minutes to complete once and another 20 minutes to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bucket Detective.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

78% User Score Based on 406 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 17 reviews

An underwater exploration game: Explore the depths of a surreal, hand-drawn abyss. Possess sea creatures and make use of their unique abilities to solve environmental puzzles, traveling ever deeper into the void… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILT.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 923 reviews

Experience death from the comfort of your seat. A compilation of five short stories which occur in different eras and locations, touching on themes like time travel, black magic, and immortality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critters for Sale.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

91% User Score Based on 1,132 reviews

City of Broken Dreamers is a mature, adults-only cyberpunk visual novel. In the game, you will find a choice-based, visually erotic and exciting adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City of Broken Dreamers: Book One.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 212 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 18 reviews

Someday You'll Return is a story-driven psychological horror game about a desperate search for a missing daughter deep in the woods where you swore you'd never return, brought to you by the creative duo behind J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Someday You'll Return.