The IndiEXP has partnered with gametikker.com to bring a ton of classic and upcoming indie titles to the PlayB3yond Indie Game Fest. The event, which started on August 26th and runs till September 8th, brings players deep discounts on indie titles. There are a ton of demos to download and games to add to your Steam wishlist.
Let’s look at the incredible titles The IndiEXP have coming to PlayB3yond:
After Light Fades
After Light Fades is a mystical puzzle game from developer Orchid of Redemption. With a rich set of magical rules to master and an emotional story of love, loss, and letting go, this one is sure to pull at your heartstrings.
Play as Alice as she journeys to 7 cherished locations to let go of artifacts as she comes to terms with the recent loss of her partner. Navigate serene 2.5D sokoban puzzles by harnessing the powers of the elements and help Alice along the delicate process of letting go.
Crystal Horizons
Developed and published by Team Whirlwind, Crystal Horizons is a tactics RPG game inspired by classic turn-based tactics game with some fresh ideas thrown into the mix. Experience speed-based tactics gameplay with modern features that provide an extra layer of depth with team building and combat without oversimplifying tactical mechanics.
Enter the war-torn land of Sazdemir, a vast cloudscape peppered with sky-islands just waiting to be explored. Recruit and lead your band of Sky Pirates and bear witness to the war between the Kingdom of Vantheris and the Liraz Empire. It’s a tale of adventure, magic, and intrigue that you won’t want to miss!
Dolven
Dolven is a dark fantasy adventure brought to us by Covyne Entertainment. With a unique blend of turn-based tactics and deck building mechanics, Dolven offers players a fresh take on tactical RPGs.
Play as a mercenary bound by their Oath of Righteousness to cleanse the world of evil and protect the innocent. You’ll lead your band of mercenaries across the cursed lands of the Decaying Isles as you fight back the undead creatures. Confront the powerful necromancer responsible for this mayhem and restore peace to the realm.
Dream of the Star Haven
Looking for a cozy 3D platformer with awe-inspiring environments and magical mechanics? Look no further than Dream of the Star Haven, the early access title from developer Orchid of Redemption. Use your trusty magical scanner to discover the stars hidden across whimsical islands to reveal hidden celestial secrets.
You’re invited on a serene journey where you traverse a floating archipelago in search of secrets. With a unique emphasis on discovery, graceful platforming, and a dreamy atmosphere, Dream of the Star Haven is a cozy title that you’ll want to get lost in.
Currently available in Early Access through Steam for $5.99.
Joon Shining
What do you get when you combine mini-golf and platformer mechanics with a fantasy twist? Joon Shining is a challenging physics-based platformer, with a variety of magical mechanics to keep players thinking about their next move.
Explore your way through 8 unique worlds, each with their own physics twist. As you progress, you’ll discover secret collectibles and unlock the lore of this mysterious world. Joon Shining is perfect for when you need a cozy chill-out game, with hidden depths and challenges.
Available today for $14.99, or try the demo on Steam.
Pond Scum: A Gothic Swamp Tale
Plunge into this charming old-school platformer that is swamped with gritty appeal. Play Snappy the Caiman as he and his friends explore the deep swamp, a rite of passage for all pond dwellers. Just don’t forget to call your mother!
Brought to us by developer UWU, Pond Scum: A Gothic Swamp Tale is a VR exclusive title that allows players to reach into the level to help Snappy solve difficult platform puzzles with first-person interactions. With retro graphics, collectibles hidden in every level, and an immaculate soundtrack with some serious variety you won’t want to miss this Dioramic VR adventure.
Pond Scum: A Gothic Swamp Tale is available in VR today on Steam for $4.99.
Project: Nightlight
Are you a fan of horror games, but sick of all the jump scares? Then you might be looking for Fringe Realities Project: Nightlight, a psychological survival horror game for VR that requires players to solve puzzles while facing unseen horrors and survive till morning. With a focus on immersive environments, Project: Nightlight is an atmospheric break from cheap jump scares.
You’ll play as a security guard working somewhere ominously referred to as the facility. According to the mysterious voice coming from your walkie talkie there has been a security breach. Venture deeper into the facility to ensure the safety of The Artifact. The further you go, the more you learn. But some secrets are kept hidden for a reason.
Project: Nova
Project: Nova is the second title on our list from developer Fringe Realities. Much like their previous title, Project: Nova is an atmospheric puzzle horror game. Except this time, instead of being centered around unseen horrors in an empty office store, you’re an engineer alone on a malfunctioning spaceship.
The third and final VR only title on our list, Project: Nova emphasizes feelings of astrophobia and isolation. As an engineer it’s your job to find and repair any faults the ship has suffered on its voyage. The only problem is none of the other engineers woke up, and you have no idea what happened. Be careful not to do more harm than good as you get the ship back on track and discover what happened while you were in stasis.
Project: Nova is available to wishlist today!
Rooftop Renegade
Ready for a fast-paced platforming adventure set on futuristic neon cityscapes? Boost through constant bombardment and dangerous hazards while making split second pathing decisions that could cost you everything. Go it alone or with up to 3 friends and sabotage each other to secure the best time.
Getting tired of the same levels? Rooftop Renegade has a seed-based generator mode to keep things fresh. With a single keyword you can dynamically generate brand new levels to navigate through. Pick your perfect loadout and dive into a new run to master.
Rooftop Renegade is available on Steam for $17.99.
Which Way Up: Galaxy Games
Perform graceful gravity gymnastics as you avoid the relentless pull of a black hole in this family friendly party game from Turtle Flip Studio. Enjoy unique freedom of movement as you run on walls and ceilings, orbit around planets, or fall across entire levels by maneuvering through gravity fields in Which Way Up: Galaxy Games, a gravity defying platformer that is fun for all ages.
Which Way Up: Galaxy Games has 12 different gravity defying games to play for you and up to 4 players locally. Of course, party games are only as fun as the torment you can put your friends through. Which is why I’m happy to report you can eject your friends into space! Hours of fun for family and friends of all ages!
You can wishlist and play the demo on Steam today!
Wren’s Resurgence
Last, but certainly not least we have Wren’s Resurgence, a 2D action platformer adventure from developer Soliloquy Games. This Japanese inspired side scroller features lush landscapes and over 30 Yokai enemies rooted in Japanese folklore.
Players will fill the shoes of Wren, a nimble warrior on a quest to rescue her sister and restore peace to the land. Wielding the blades of the great warriors that came before her, she’ll harness the power of the Yokai to face other ferocious Japanese mythical creatures such as the Gashadokuro.
You can play the demo today on Steam!
The IndiEXP
Wow, what a roster from The IndiEXP! But what else can you expect from a company that strives to bring smaller indie titles to larger audiences?
There are so many more awesome indie games to discover at PlayB3yond With a wide variety of indie games from various genres, like survival horror, puzzle platformer, turn-based strategy, narrative story games, and more, there is a little something here for everyone. Just remember, it all ends on September 8th!
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