Welcome to another Last Week on Indie Steam, where I browse Steam’s daily releases to show you a few titles that you may have missed. This week’s marvelous Steam Indies come a little later due to our presence at PAX East 2020. Nevertheless, we’re still on time to present you with the best hand-picked titles out of an ocean of titles. This past week was predominantly good for those who appreciate cute and naughty Visual Novels, as well a few surprises we didn’t see it coming. Creepy Tale – February 21 / Deqaf Studio Who can’t say no to a…
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The turn-based strategy genre has seen some exciting additions to its core systems over the years. This is mainly due to the number of developers taking on the genre and introducing new ideas. Among this group is developer The Bearded Ladies, who have found ways to weave exploration and tactical gameplay to tell a narrative. They bring these skills their newest title, Corruption 2029, which focuses on stealth gameplay through a war-torn world. https://youtu.be/YvzU0Vp61ZA Corruption 2029 is set during America’s second civil war, where technology plays a pivotal role on the battlefield. Soldiers have barely any humanity left as their…
Welcome to another Last Week on Indie Steam, where I browse Steam’s daily releases to show you a few in case you missed out on something. February has been quite the month, with lots of good games and exciting indie titles. It seems this week is all about Idols and their careers, so we’re off to a great start. kirakira stars idol project AI – February 16 / sushi soft Who doesn’t want to become an idol? Well, not everyone, but in kirakira stars idol project AI, you can. It’s the first Visual Novel from sushi_soft, and clearly shows cute…
What’s better than free games every week? A sweet and unexpected surprise on top of it. We announced this week’s free title on the Epic Games Store would be Faeria, a popular strategic card game, but there’s another game including. In the same way as last week with Kingdom Come: Deliverance, today we have yet, another Triple-A game for free. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is currently free on through the Epic Games’ program, which continues to add benefits to any gamers who have an account. When it comes to Faeria, players will find both single and multiplayer game modes available. The…
Welcome to another Last Week on Indie Steam, where I patiently browse Steam’s daily releases in case you missed out on something. This week’s releases are full of visual novels and romance. With Valentine’s love in the air, gamers have a nice batch of romantic and love-themed titles to choose from. Boris and the Dark Survival – February 10 / Joey Drew Studios Boris and the Dark Survival is a top-down survival game and a classic take of the hide & seek genre. At each attempt, the room generates into something completely unexpected, and survival depends on adapting to the…
Epic Games has returned with more free games. The Warhorse Studios-developed Kingdom Come: Deliverance is currently available for RPG enthusiasts to fight their way through the Holy Roman Empire. However, Epic Games Store users will also be able to download Aztez, from developer Team Colorblind. Aztez is a highly stylized beat ’em up set in the world of the Aztec Empire. Players will fight against warriors and mythological foes using eight unique weapons, across a campaign. While each title has nothing to do with one another, it’s an exciting mix for players to discover their new favorite genre or play…
Bigben released a new trailer for TT Isle of Man 2, giving fans a glimpse at the motorcycle gameplay they’ve been waiting for. We have good news to report, the physics engine is completely new, focusing on ultra-realistic behavior, including better balance around bends. The first-person view camera has also been reworked, with tweaks leaning towards a more immersive experience. Classic bikes make an appearance in this modern racer as well. Some models are already confirmed, such as the MV Agusta 500 Three, Norton NRS 588, Suzuki XR69, Yamaha TZ 750, and the Ducati 900. Through a classic or modern…
The Bearded Ladies, creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, are preparing for the release of their turn-based strategy Corruption, coming to PC-via the Epic Games Store on February 17. The studio made a nice name for themselves in the Tactical RPG community with the release of Mutant Year Zero. The studio brought their unique design choices and gameplay to make the title feel unique within the genre. now, it seems Corruption will use similar mechanics. This time, however, the game is set in a dystopian America in the not-so-distant future. Players will take control of a super squad…
sIt seems we have an exceptional week, with lots of action, from Metroidvania to fast-paced roguelikes, it’s all here. This is my type of week, plenty of adrenaline and explosions, with unique artistic approaches. But don’t worry, there’s a cute Visual-Novel as well, and it’s free. Another week of tremendous potential from indie developers. Metal Unit – February 3 / NEOWIZ Metal Unit is a pixelated rogue-like action game that also might be appealing to bullet-hell fans. Not to mention everyone who’s looking for a good challenge. The title already has Mostly Positive review scores on Steam as it sets…
As stated last week, Epic was going to drop three games for free, all tabletop games by Asmodee Digital. One of them was Pandemic, which is now removed from the freebies and also from the store. Given that the Coronavirus is spreading across China, along with other parts of the world. We assume this might be the logical reason why Pandemic was removed since it’s a game where you control an elite disease control team preventing a worldwide pandemic. To us, this is a good choice by the platform if only to show respect to those who are affected by…
What started as a DLC campaign for Sniper Elite V2, Zombie Army gained extreme popularity with its compelling gameplay for both single-player and co-op enthusiasts. Following the success of other similar titles, Zombie Army gained its own identity, and Rebellion went ahead to develop Zombie Army 4: Dead War, a full release title, well worth all the hype. https://youtu.be/vr8kUkLVaJM Although the Führer is long dead and burning in the never-ending fires of hell, his Z plan remains the most significant threat the world has ever seen. A legion of zombies roam freely, and the resistance persists against the decaying corpses.…
Monster Energy Supercross is back, with the third title sponsored by the popular energy drink, Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 3. And no, this isn’t tied to the Death Stranding universe. Over the years, developer Milestone has helped the series improve, so a lot rides on the presentation of this latest installment. https://youtu.be/ZxJkr3bRpfo Jumping into the game, I was eager to learn about its newest features. Luckily for me, that wasn’t too difficult to find as this entry contains female riders for the first time in the series. I personally think we should have this option from the very…
Another fantastic week for those looking to acquire some great indie titles. From anime to simulators to retro shooters, everything is here. Another week like this and I might as well get a medical leave because how else am I supposed to play all of these games? Seriously, look at the list below and tell me how on earth are we going to find the time to play all of them. I guess we won’t, so pick carefully since this year is just getting started. The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters – January 28 / Headup, WhisperGames The Coma is back…
Does your life require a simulated farming experience? Well, it just so happens that the Giants Software GmbH-developer Farming Simulator 19 is currently free on Epic Store, until February 6. Epic Games has been doing this free game campaign since 2019, and we’re happy to see it transcend into the new year. CEO of Epic Games Tim Sweeney said in a statement, “It’s been a great way to bring in new players, make people aware of existing games have been out there for a while. It turns out we can go to developers, pay them for the rights to release…
February isn’t already looking like a good month, not because it’s my birthday, but it’s another month with free games for those with an Xbox Gold Subscription who, like me, can’t pass without racing games. Microsoft announced the latest entries in which players can jump in and start playing in just a few days. For the Xbox One, we have two titles that will please fans of high-speed adrenaline, and anyone wishing for a dark, mysterious adventure. TT Isle of Man (February 1-29) This Supercross race is a take based on the mythic Snaefell Mountain course, a well-known circuit that…
The year is now 2020, and I feel like I might have been longing for an adventure like the one offered in Journey to the Savage Planet. I mean, a game full of discovery that leads us into the new year is right up my ally. Surprisingly, this is the debut title from developer Typhoon Studios and I think it turned out to act as a much-needed canvas for exploration that I enjoyed. Journey to the Savage Planet begins by welcoming players to the Pioneer Program of exploration, by Kindred Aerospace. Your mission is simple, get out there and…
Another week passes by us, and it’s been filled with fantastic and promising Indie Games on Steam. There’s almost every type of game for each person out there, and I’m 100% sure you’ll fall for two or more games. For this second week, the list is probably more extended from what you’d expect… But we couldn’t just let some games slip off the shelf. Worry not, though. This list is curated by me! With over 20 years of experience in weird games, I have grown an exceptional eye for spotting a great indie a mile away. Sit back, relax, and…
Kalypso has launched the Pyro Studios-developed HD Remasters of two classic strategy titles, Commandos 2 HD Remaster and Praetorians HD Remaster. These two games set the bar for strategy games to come when the originally launched for PC in the early 2000s. Given that it’s been almost 20 years since their original release, players can return to the RPG series to spend 100s of more hours of their life. However, this time, they’ll be seeing the game with some visual and system improvements. Both games have received updates in resolutions and textures along with re-worked character models, with extra polygons.…
In recent years, hardware manufacturers seem to be releasing some a strong line-up of hardware devices. However, now that they’ve nearly done it all, I guess that leaves RGB. Scythe announced a new version of the popular Mugen 5 Rev. B CPU Cooler. What’s good about this new model is that this isn’t merely an RGB paste and ship, given that other design choices really highlight this new model. The black anodized cover of the heat-sink looks fantastic and suitable for those with a full dark build. This new version doesn’t cut any performance of the already established model and…
The Italian based indie studio, Profenix Studio, released a teaser trailer today for their horror-adventure, Hellseed: Chapter 1, coming to PC-via Steam in October 2020. Hellseed will use an updated version of their inhouse engine “S2 Engine HD,” which was made to deliver improved visuals, details, and gameplay systems. The game is set in 1980, where players assume the role of a detective sent to investigate a psychiatric hospital in the province of Turin. It’s been reported that a few people, including officers, have come up as missing, so it’s time to get to the bottom of this. However, that…