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Issue #09

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This month’s Indievelopment has set this issue up for greatness, with some stellar Early Access releases to kick things off. Now, our main meal is ready.

Oh, and if you’re on Steam, we’re back in action on our Curator page, just another way to stay on top of the showcase games each month!

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Honorable mentions and must-play gems are up next. Prices are listed in USD, and all images are clickable, leading straight to the developer/publisher website.

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Let’s feast.

Honourable Mentions

I Am Your Beast, 10th Sept 2024

Trailer  $14.99

In I Am Your Beast, you're Alphonse Harding, a retired secret agent thrust into a brutal guerilla war against the military-industrial complex. This lightning-fast FPS is all about turning the tables on your enemies—climbing trees, using their own weapons, and vanishing into tunnels before they can even react.

With stylish comic book visuals and a pulse-pounding soundtrack, you’ll demolish enemies across 20+ levels in replayable micro-sandboxes that beg for speed and style.

Whether you're exploding heads or outrunning foes, this game delivers a cathartic, adrenaline-fueled experience that feels as brutal as it is addictive.

Satisfactory, 11th Sept 2024

Trailer  $39.99

We almost didn’t include this one—because let’s face it, you’ve definitely heard about Satisfactory by now. There’s a reason everyone’s talking about it.

Satisfactory is a first-person factory building game where automation meets exploration. Build sprawling factories, automate everything from conveyor belts to trucks, and conquer an alien planet’s resources.

Play solo or co-op as you explore, optimise, and expand, turning the world into a finely tuned industrial machine. With jetpacks, trains, and endless customisation, it’s a builder’s paradise where every system clicks into place.

HIDDEN GEM

Starstruck: Hands of Time, 16th Sept 2024

Trailer  $19.99

Step into a strange and unforgettable diorama world where rock opera meets chaotic puzzle-solving. In this genre-bending adventure, you’ll shred guitar to an original soundtrack featuring live instruments and vocals, or cause mayhem as a giant hand destroying everything in sight.

Switch between quirky characters to solve puzzles and change the future, all while uncovering the mystery of how this miniature world connects to the fate of mankind.

Whether you’re rocking out with a Guitar Hero controller or letting the game play itself in “Autoplay,” this is an experience like no other—equal parts bizarre, creative, and deeply memorable.

The Plucky Squire, 18th Sept 2024

Trailer  $29.99

The Plucky Squire seamlessly blends 2D and 3D worlds in a charming action-adventure where every moment feels like magic.

As Jot, you’ll jump between the storybook and the real world, solving puzzles, flying jetpacks, and boxing badgers to stop the villain Humgrump.

With its inventive gameplay and delightful mini-games, this adventure offers endless surprises in a beautifully illustrated world. Despite the shorter length in gameplay, it makes up for in a memorable experience.

UFO 50, 19th Sept 2024

Trailer  $24.99

Dive into a universe of 50 games from the creators of Spelunky, Downwell, and Catacomb Kids. UFO 50 isn’t a collection of micro or minigames—each title is a complete experience, spanning genres from platformers to RPGs, all wrapped in an 8-bit aesthetic with modern gameplay twists.

Whether you're competing in local multiplayer or uncovering hidden connections between games, UFO 50 is a love letter to classic gaming.

At just 50 cents per game, it’s an instant library of nostalgia and innovation.

Frostpunk 2, 21st Sept 2024

Steam Epic Games • GOGXboxPlayStation

Trailer  $44.99

Frostpunk 2 ventures in a new direction from its predecessor, moving beyond traditional city-building into a grand strategy experience.

As the Steward, you’ll manage expanding districts in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world, while juggling the competing demands of a growing population and powerful factions. The city’s survival depends on balancing scarce resources like coal, oil, and food, but diplomacy plays a crucial role too, as factions vie for influence.

With a deep campaign, sandbox mode for limitless experimentation, and modding tools to build your own scenarios, Frostpunk 2 offers a fresh yet familiar take on humanity’s fight for survival.

Tiny Glade, 24th Sept 2024

Trailer  $14.99

Tiny Glade is the ultimate cozy builder that scratches that “I wish I could create that!” itch. It’s all about free-form, gridless building where there’s no combat, no management, and no wrong answers—just pure creative flow.

As you sketch out castles or paths, the game intuitively assembles every detail, making your dioramas feel alive with ivy-covered walls, wandering sheep, and glowing fireflies.

With a snug art style and peaceful vibes, Tiny Glade feels like wrapping up in a warm sweater on a crisp autumn day. Perfect for winding down and getting lost in a world you can shape at your own pace.

Echo Point Nova, 25th Sept 2024

Trailer  $24.99

From the creators of Severed Steel comes an open-world FPS with smooth, fast-paced combat that feels like pure adrenaline.

Crash-land on a mysterious planet, take on mercenaries wielding ancient tech, and explore seamlessly with a grapple hook and hoverboard. Face towering bosses, uncover hidden upgrades, and jump between solo and 4-player co-op at any time.

With crisp, satisfying gameplay that’s as slick as a perfect FPS montage, this is a shooter that nails both style and substance.

HIDDEN GEM

The Holy Gosh Darn, 27th Sept 2024

Trailer  $19.99

Rewind time and save the future in this hilarious time-travel adventure! As the angel Cassiel, you’ll jump between Heaven, Hell, Earth, and Helheim to uncover secrets, alter timelines, and stop an army of Phantoms from destroying Heaven.

With laugh-out-loud dialogue, inventive puzzles, and Metroidvania-style progression, this game offers a fast-paced narrative where time is of the essence.

Expect outrageous humor, ridiculous characters, and dynamic worlds—all crafted by the minds behind Manual Samuel and Helheim Hassle.

Happy gaming!

The Indieformer Team

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