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Issue #13

Housekeeping:

  • New: Showcase games now lead the way.

  • New: Updated custom embedded links mean safer, fewer clicks and easier navigation. All titles are linked to the Steam Store page.

  • New: Honourable Mentions removed because…

  • New: Indieformer has a Discord now. Join in for more recommendations that aren’t in these issues. Even if you don’t plan to be active, it’ll become a great resource for more gems.

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SHOWCASE

This Month’s Top Picks

Carefully curated indie releases that deserve your attention from November, 2024.

GUNFIELD

Engage in epic battles, combining weapons and upgrades to take down alien hordes and colossal bosses. Craft unique builds, unlock powerful ships, and explore vibrant pixelated worlds in this thrilling vertical shooter.

30 Birds

Explore Lantern City as Zig, a detective on a mission to rescue the bird Goddess Simurgh. Solve puzzles, meet quirky characters, and gather 30 birds in a hand-drawn world inspired by Persian art, all set to a ska-dub-reggae soundtrack.

Enigma of Fear

Step into a surreal mystery as Mia, a young detective searching for her missing father. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and face paranormal creatures in a non-linear, open-world adventure blending pixel art and 3D.

Loco Motive

Step aboard a luxurious 1930s steam train in this comedic point-and-click adventure. Solve a deadly mystery as three characters, navigating quirky passengers, clever puzzles, and slapstick humor. With stunning pixel art, smooth jazz, and voice acting, it’s a ride to remember.

Prickle

Guide DadHog and his hoglets in this wholesome, Sokoban-style puzzle game. Form a Tetris-like "Prickle" as you collect hoglets, navigating tight hedges to bring them home. Over 40 levels with unique challenges and charming mechanics.

Great God Grove

Step into a vibrant world as the Gods’ mail-carrier, solving puzzles with speech bubbles to delay the apocalypse. Chat, flirt, or bicker with quirky Gods in third and first-person gameplay. With pumpkin fights, puppet chefs, and godly drama, it’s chaos you won’t want to miss.

WORMHOLE

Unleash chaos as a cosmic space worm, devouring galaxies in fast-paced roguelike gameplay. With 100+ levels, stackable perks, and a haunting chiptune soundtrack, it’s perfect for quick sessions or deep dives. Feed. Destroy. Dominate.

HIDDEN GEM

Whiskey-Four

As a retired killer reactivated for a galaxy-saving mission, you’ll face deadly foes, strained relationships, and limited resources. Navigate assassins and SWAT teams in this gripping 396,000-word interactive novel with 15 endings.

SHOWCASE

Honourable Mentions

More standout titles that are worth a look.

We’ve tightened things up to keep the Showcase focused on the best of the best. If you’re keen to check out more awesome titles from this month, our new Discord is where you’ll find more recommendations.

Happy gaming!

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