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Hooded Horse and Firesquid Games have announced TactiCon 2025, their annual Steam-based digital convention for strategy, management, and simulation games. Running from July 17 to 21, 2025, this five-day event will feature new releases, exciting reveals, and deep discounts.

Firesquid Games will showcase their latest games, including the god game Reus 2, the medieval city-builder City Tales – Medieval Era, the narrative-driven Becoming Saint, and the alien-busting Xenopurge. Hooded Horse will feature new releases like the horror-tinged He is Coming and the recently launched Every Day We Fight, plus discounts on popular titles such as Manor Lords, 9 Kings, and Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic.

TactiCon 2025 will also feature new reveals. FireFly Studios will share details on Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. Fulqrum Publishing will update us on New Arc Line, a steampunk RPG with strategic elements. Ex Sanguis, the next project from Othercide developer Lightbulb Crew, promises to blend dark visuals with tactical depth. Plus, an upcoming turn-based roguelite will debut on Steam, with details still under wraps.

Last year’s event drew over 2.3 million visitors and saw an average of 8,000 wishlists per game, with 107 titles featured.

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Top 12 indie igara koje izlaze u lipnju https://www.indie-games.eu/en/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-june-2025/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-june-2025/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 21:56:35 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=25749 June brings a multitude of showcases, new announcements, and never-before-seen titles, but it will not be poor or rich in various releases.

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May brought us some truly charming and high-quality indie games, including Monster Train 2, 9 Kings, Splitgate 2 – Beta, The Precinct, Cash Cleaner Simulator, and Drop Duchy. June, on the other hand, offers plenty of showcases, new announcements, and previously unseen titles, while also being rich with various releases. Below, we present 12 indie games launching this month that are definitely worth your attention.

POPUCOM

Release Date: June 2, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Multiplayer / Platformer

POPUCOM is a multiplayer co-op platform adventure game. As an adventurer, you are summoned to an unknown planet to embark on an exoplanet expedition with your friends. Face various enemies and use engaging items and techniques to eliminate threats and restore the world to its former glory. The game features two main modes: a narrative-driven story mode designed for two players, and “Party Mode” for three to four players, perfect for chaotic fun and shared laughter.

DELTARUNE

Release Date: June 4, 2025

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

Genre: RPG

DELTARUNE is an episodic RPG by Toby Fox, a spin-off from Undertale, set in a parallel universe. You control Kris, a human teenager in a monster-filled town, who enters the “Dark World” with classmates Susie and Ralsei to seal Dark Fountains and save the world. The game blends turn-based combat with bullet hell mechanics, allowing you to fight or spare enemies. Unlike Undertale, it has one ending, emphasizing limited player choice. Chapters 1-2 are free on PC, Mac, Switch, and PS4, with Chapters 3-4 set for a paid release.

The Alters

Release Date: June 13, 2025

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Genre: Survival

The Alters is a sci-fi survival game. You play as Jan Dolski, a miner stranded on a hostile planet, piloting a mobile base to escape deadly solar radiation. Using Rapidium, you create “Alters”—alternate versions of Jan with unique skills based on different life choices. The game blends base-building, resource management, and exploration with a branching narrative, where choices shape Jan’s relationships with his Alters and lead to multiple endings.

Date Everything!

Release Date: June 17, 2025

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Dating Sim

Date Everything! is a sandbox dating sim by Sassy Chap Games. After losing your job to AI, you receive magical “Dateviator” glasses that transform household objects like your bed, fridge, or even existential dread into 100 fully voice-acted dateable characters. With branching narratives and at least three endings per character, you can romance, befriend, or feud, crafting unique stories in a vibrant, pun-filled world.

Crown Gambit

Release Date: June 18, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Tactical RPG

Crown Gambit is a narrative-driven tactical RPG. Set in the dark fantasy kingdom of Meodred, you guide three paladins – Aliza, Hael, and Rollo – through a chaotic capital torn by a war of succession. Choose a side among throne contenders, wielding ancestral relics in card-based combat against knights, nobles, and rebels. Your choices shape the story, paladin personalities, and multiple endings, blending strategy, visual novel elements, and Celtic-inspired art by Gobert.

Broken Arrow

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Strategy / Tactical

Broken Arrow is a large-scale, real-time modern warfare tactics game by Slitherine. Set in a fictional Eastern European conflict, it features U.S. and Russian factions with over 300 customizable units across six categories, offering 1,500+ combinations. You build armies, deploy via land, sea, and air, and engage in strategic battles on realistic, large maps like cities and refineries. With deep unit customization, a scenario editor, and 5v5 multiplayer, it blends Company of Heroes-style action with Arma-like realism.

REMATCH

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Football / Multiplayer

REMATCH is a fast-paced, arcade-style 5v5 multiplayer football game by Sloclap. You control a single character in a third-person perspective, with no fouls or offsides, ensuring non-stop action in futuristic VR arenas. Emphasizing skill-based gameplay and teamwork, it features manual passing, shooting, and dribbling, with modes like 3v3 and 4v4 alongside competitive 5v5. Customization options include cosmetics, and the game, priced at 30 €, avoids pay-to-win mechanics.

Star Overdrive

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Genre: Action-Adventure

Star Overdrive is an open-world sci-fi action-adventure, in which you play as Bios, a spacefarer stranded on the alien planet Cebete, searching for your lost lover, Nous. Using a hoverboard and keytar, you speed through diverse biomes, solve puzzles, and battle enemies. The game blends Zelda: Breath of the Wild-style exploration with Tony Hawk-inspired traversal, featuring a retro-futuristic aesthetic and synth-rock soundtrack.

BitCraft Online

Release Date: June 20, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: MMORPG

BitCraft Online is a sandbox MMORPG. Set in a single, procedurally generated world, you are awaken as mystical beings, building shelters to survive. The game emphasizes crafting, farming, hunting, and city-building over combat, with a freeform skill system where you master abilities through practice. You can create towns, trade, or unite cities into empires, shaping a dynamic, player-driven world.

Shuffle Tactics

Release Date: June 24, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Deckbuilding

Shuffle Tactics is a roguelite deckbuilding tactical RPG. Set in the cursed kingdom of Asteria, you battle the Glimmer Curse as heroes like Doberknight or Catalina, using strategic card combos and grid-based positioning. With 500+ cards, 20 sidekicks, and diverse biomes, it blends Final Fantasy Tactics and Slay the Spire for deep, replayable combat.

DREADZONE

Release Date: June 26, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Survival

DREADZONE is a survival game by Eshed, set in a post-apocalyptic quarantine zone ravaged by the Zeno-29 virus. Players scavenge resources, craft tools, build shelters, and fight zombies, mutants, animals, and rival survivors in a gritty open-world. With first-person combat, base-building, and co-op multiplayer, it offers a tense, atmospheric experience.

Ruffy and the Riverside

Release Date: June 26, 2025

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Platformer

Ruffy and the Riverside is a open-world 3D platformer. You play as Ruffy, a bear with the magical SWAP ability to copy and paste textures, for example, turning ice into lava to solve puzzles and explore Riverside. Joined by friends like Pip the bee, you battle villain Groll to save the World Core. With hand-drawn art, playful side quests, and collectibles, it blends Banjo-Kazooie-style charm with innovative mechanics.

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Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade – Solid Japanese-styled rougelite game https://www.indie-games.eu/en/yasha-legends-of-the-demon-blade-review/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/yasha-legends-of-the-demon-blade-review/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 20:09:57 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=25739 Roguelite newcomers might appreciate its accessibility, but veterans may find it shallow.

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  • DEVELOPER: 7QUARK
  • PUBLISHER: 7QUARK
  • PLATFORMS: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
  • GENRE: Rougelite
  • RELEASE DATE: May 14, 2025
  • STARTING PRICE: 13,79€
  • REVIEWED VERSION: PC
  • While Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade isn’t a bad game, it’s definitely not for hardcore fans of the roguelite genre. Despite having three distinct characters with unique stories and abilities, it suffers from excessive repetition. You’ll encounter the same bosses, enemies, and skills, run after run. Even with random skill acquisition and saved progression, the lack of varied levels means nothing ever feels new. Once you’ve learned the boss patterns, the game quickly becomes boring. The only real difference between runs is your starting weapon and its upgrades.

    Set in a mythical Edo-period Japan, this action roguelite RPG plunges you into a fight against yokai and the Nine-Tailed Fox to restore balance between humans and demons. It blends Hades-inspired roguelite mechanics with a stunning ukiyo-e art style, offering fast-paced combat, character-driven stories, and weapon customization across three campaigns. Previously overpriced, the recent price drop makes this game well worth diving into.

    Combat flows smoothly, though level design can feel repetitive

    The game’s core loop starts with you picking a hero: Shigure, a katana-wielding samurai; Sara, a speedy dual-dagger wielder; or Taketora, who uses both a bow and his fists. Each stage throws you into enemy-packed arenas, broken up by rest areas for upgrades, and capped off with a boss (a Kraken, a giant Crab, or even your own demon-tured Master). Runs either end in victory or death, but death doesn’t mean the game is over.

    Combat is top-down, a dynamic mix of combos, dodges, and parries. You’ll use light and heavy attacks, unleash a special move after a successful parry, and use unique character abilities. As you play, you’ll grab Soul Orbs for temporary boosts like extra damage or speed, and collect materials for permanent upgrades like crafting new weapons or boosting your stats. In rest areas, you can grab ramen for buffs, buy items from vendors, or take on risky challenges.

    Weapon customization is another strong point, allowing two unique weapons per run, for example, one might grant critical attacks while another unleashes exploding or homing petals. However, this system is poorly designed. You’ll rarely use a second weapon because stages are too short: just two before a boss fight, preventing you from properly utilizing both. While one weapon might excel against specific bosses, and dual-wielding becomes more viable in the lengthy late-game campaigns, there’s little reason to switch otherwise. It basically tricks you into thinking its useful.

    “Weapon customization is another strong point, allowing two unique weapons per run.”

    Yasha steps into the roguelite scene with a new vibe

    While initial impressions are positive, but as mentioned, the fixed stage design quickly leads to repetition. Bosses, despite being visually distinct and well-designed, quickly become predictable once you learn their patterns. Although various buffs offer an edge, I often felt my damage output was insufficient against the ridiculously high HP pools of some bosses. Though hidden stages and yokai festivals offer rare items, they don’t alleviate the repetitive “rinse-and-repeat” structure, which feels oddly implemented.

    Each campaign demands multiple runs to advance chapters, with permadeath resetting run-specific upgrades. While you’ll unlock weapons, abilities, and stat boosts at the hub, meta-progression is a slow grind due to sluggish Soul Power gains. The high cost of upgrades feels disproportionate, especially considering the length of each campaign. This early grind is a major deterrent, often leading to frustrating deaths even against weaker bosses. However, the game does improve once you acquire some upgrades.

    It’s not all bad, though. The game offers plenty of build diversity, numerous weapons to try, and characters to play, rewarding your investment. However, as mentioned, if you’re a roguelite veteran, this game likely won’t stack up to others in the genre. I can’t help but compare it to Realm of Ink, which draws heavily from Hades and offers incredible replayability with insane builds and varied buffs/debuffs. Yasha feels like a baby in comparison.

    “Each campaign demands multiple runs to advance chapters.”

    Perfect for players who love a bit of grinding and diverse playstyles

    That said, Yasha does have interesting ideas for buffs, such as the yin and yang system – one offering pure positives, the other a mix of boons and drawbacks to maintain balance. There are also abilities and weapon skills designed to synergize. So, don’t misunderstand; Yasha is still a decent roguelite game with solid combat.

    With an art style that fuses ink outlines and watercolor, the game evokes traditional Japanese paintings. Environments are also detailed, from lush forests to haunting yokai designs. Characters faces are expressive too, with cutscenes feature great anime-inspired portraits, while weapon effects like flaming spheres and drills enhance the visual appeal. Unfortunately, the vibrant hub village lacks depth, featuring unmoving NPCs and repetitive dialogue.

    In the end, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a visually stunning action roguelite, boasting great ukiyo-e art, fluid combat, and unique character stories. However, repetitive level design, grindy progression, and clunky mechanics make the experience repetitive. Roguelite newcomers might appreciate its accessibility, but veterans may find it shallow. It’s a fair choice for fans of Japanese mythology and fast-paced combat, though casual players should consider waiting for updates or a sale.

    “Yasha is still a decent roguelite game with solid combat.”

    Pros Cons
    Fluid combat. Very repetitive level design.
    Beautiful anime-style graphics. Grindy start.
    Unique characters and weapons. Clunky parry mechanics.
    Ideal for those who are new to the roguelite genre. It's not on the same level as other titles in the roguelite genre.
    Content
    70%
    Gameplay
    80%
    Graphics
    80%
    Final score

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    U srpnju nas očekuje The King Is Watching, roguelite naslov u kojem ćemo graditi vlastito kraljevstvo https://www.indie-games.eu/en/rougelite-builder-the-king-is-watching-is-releasing-in-july/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/rougelite-builder-the-king-is-watching-is-releasing-in-july/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 20:37:28 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=25674 In this strategy game, you manage a kingdom by placing buildings, planting and harvesting crops, and gathering key resources.

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    Get ready to build a kingdom in The King Is Watching as this roguelite strategy game from Hungarian studio Hypnohead is set to launch on Steam in July 2025. The studio also boasted that they’ve gathered over 200,000 wishlists on Steam and their demo has been downloaded 330,000 times and a new gameplay trailer premiered at tinyBuild Connect.

    In this strategic game, you manage a kingdom by constructing buildings, planting and harvesting crops, and gathering key resources to strengthen and upgrade. The game offers dynamic gameplay where each run is different, forcing you to adapt your strategies while defending your kingdom from waves of enemies.

    However, it features a rather complex system of production chains and strategies; you’ll trade resources with villages to craft rare materials or unlock ancient spells. Additionally, fortifying your castle with stone walls and tactically positioning various types of troops is crucial. Each biome you encounter brings new challenges, making the roguelite concept work perfectly in this game.

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    Drill Core izlazi iz Early Accessa ovog srpnja https://www.indie-games.eu/en/drill-core-exits-early-access-this-july/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/drill-core-exits-early-access-this-july/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 16:27:45 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=25668 Your task is to drill to the heart of alien planets and extract precious minerals.

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    Drill Core, an indie hit that quickly won over 40,000 players, developed by Belgrade-based studio Hungry Couch, is set to leave Early Access on Steam. During the recent tinyBuild Connect, it was revealed that we’ll be able to fully dive into its intergalactic depths on July 17. A Nintendo Switch version is also expected later this year.

    In Drill Core, you become the manager of a mining platform. Your task is to drill to the core of alien planets and extract precious minerals. You’ll recruit miners, carriers, and guards, carefully manage resources, and plan the most efficient drilling routes to keep operations running smoothly. While cutting-edge drills and technology help you carve through rock, each planet harbors a unique ecosystem with its own challenges, from hostile creatures to unpredictable terrain.

    Since its Early Access debut on September 12, 2024, Drill Core has been shaped by direct community feedback, gaining new biomes and tweaks for tighter roguelite gameplay in less than a year. Version 1.0 arrives with more platforms, challenges, and content, with development continuing even after the game’s official release.

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    Shuffle Tactics izlazi u lipnju na Steamu, a dobio je i prošireni demo https://www.indie-games.eu/en/shuffle-tactics-launches-in-june-on-steam/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/shuffle-tactics-launches-in-june-on-steam/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 13:38:49 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=24864 The demo version introduces you to the story through two biomes, while combat takes place on 3D grid maps.

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    Publisher The Arcade Crew, known for titles like Blazing Chrome and Young Souls, and developer Club Sandwich have announced that Shuffle Tactics, a dark fantasy tactical deckbuilding RPG, will launch on Steam on June 24, 2025. Blending strategic positioning, card-based combat, and roguelite elements, the game reimagines classic warrior archetypes in a cursed medieval world.

    The demo introduces the narrative through two biomes: The Deluge, a dilapidated capital outskirts, and The Snarl, a lush forest filled with dangerous creatures. It also highlights a new playable hero, Fletch, a defense-focused character rooted in his peasant origins, who builds structures to shield allies. You can also control the Doberknight, a sword-wielding fighter who repositions enemies with kicks or unlocks fire-spreading abilities for area control.

    Combat unfolds on 3D grid-based maps, where elevation and angles are critical, demanding precise positioning. The demo includes one-third of the full game’s cards, charms, and relics, allowing you to craft synergistic strategies. Five sidekicks, each with unique abilities like healing, magic, or archery, join the fight, but you can choose only two per run, making team composition vital.

    Four bosses, including two new ones, challenge you with randomized encounters per biomes. The roguelite design, with permadeath and unlockable content, offers high replayability, while medals for fastest runs, lowest damage taken, and highest attack damage appeal to competitive players.

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    Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade https://www.indie-games.eu/en/yasha-legends-of-the-demon-blade/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/yasha-legends-of-the-demon-blade/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 16:24:30 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=24720 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade kombinira umjetnost inspiriranu tradicionalnom japanskom kulturom s roguelite mehanikama. Igrači će istraživati živopisni svijet i sudjelovati u izazovnim bitkama koje zahtijevaju vještinu, strategiju i prilagodljivost. Tijekom svog putovanja, imat ćete priliku prikupljati razne vrste predmeta za nadogradnju. Osim dijelova oružja, naići ćete i na sastojke za gurmanske recepte. Datum […]

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    The game combines Japanese-inspired art with Roguelite mechanics. You will explore a vibrant world influenced by traditional Japanese culture while engaging in challenging battles that require skill, strategy, and adaptability. Throughout your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to gather various types of upgrade items. Beyond weapon components, you’ll also come across ingredients for gourmet recipes.

    May 15, 2025 

    7QUARK

    7QUARK, Game Source Entertainment

    Action Rougelike

    PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

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    Drop Duchy donosi novi život u roguelite scenu https://www.indie-games.eu/en/drop-duchy-brings-new-life-to-roguelite-scene/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/drop-duchy-brings-new-life-to-roguelite-scene/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 08:13:10 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=24480 Drop Duchy combines easy-to-pick-up gameplay with surprising depth.

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    I first stumbled across Drop Duchy during Steam Next Fest when I tried its demo, and let me tell you, the premise, graphics, and gameplay hooked me in instantly. I “wasted” hours on a demo, which shouldn’t even be possible, right? Here’s the catch: it’s a roguelite deckbuilder with a Tetris twist, dropped on May 5 on Steam, by Sleepy Mill Studio and The Arcade Crew.

    I love the roguelite genre, with its permadeath, randomized levels, and brutal difficulty, but so many games stick to the same old formula. Drop Duchy, though, feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s not just another die-and-retry loop, it mixes strategy, puzzles, and kingdom-building in a way that’s so clever and addictive, I can’t put it down.

    You play as a medieval lord, building your kingdom by dropping terrain tiles such as plains, forests, and rivers onto a grid to collect resources like food, wood, and gold. The deckbuilding comes alive with special cards, like farms or bridges, that you add to your hand to shape your strategy. Want more food? Place a farm on a plain. Need gold? Link river tiles with a bridge. Every move feels like solving a fun puzzle, and the roguelite randomness makes each run new and unpredictable.

    Drop Duchy really shines by blending easy-to-pick-up gameplay with surprising depth. The tile-dropping mechanic is super intuitive, and while it takes a bit to fully master the progression, it’s crafted well enough to keep you playing. Still, there’s plenty of complexity to dig into, picking which buildings to add to your deck or weighing the risk of hitting a combat node for bigger rewards brings layers of strategy that feel satisfying without being overwhelming.

    Unlike roguelites that hammer you with constant combat, this game gives you room to breathe. Peaceful nodes let you focus on building your kingdom, gathering resources at your own pace, while combat nodes push you to outsmart CPU opponents using your terrain and troops. The preview build’s combat felt a bit rough, leaning too hard in the CPU’s favor, but the full release has ironed that out somewhat.

    In a genre that can feel stale, Drop Duchy is a total game-changer. It boldly mixes Tetris-style puzzles with roguelite deckbuilding, and it nails the execution with flair. Whether I’m a roguelite veteran chasing the perfect run or a casual player craving something fresh, you won’t regret playing this game. It’s the kind of title that makes hours vanish as I plan my next move, watching my kingdom grow tile by tile.

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    Top 12 indie igara koje izlaze u svibnju https://www.indie-games.eu/en/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-may/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-may/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 10:32:49 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=24372 May is the month to gear up for summer showcases and events, but until then, we have a wide range of games to enjoy.

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    May is the month to gear up for summer showcases and events, but until then, we have a wide range of games to enjoy. April brought us several standout titles, like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, while May offers a diverse lineup, from beloved cozy games to city-builders and thrilling action titles that will hook you instantly. Without further ado, here’s our list of 12 indie games we’ll be playing this May.

    Pixelshire

    Release Date: May 8, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: Cozy RPG

    Pixelshire takes you to the vast continent of Arcadia, where you can explore enchanted landscapes, uncover hidden treasures, fish, mine precious ores, and shape the world to your liking. The terraforming mechanic allows you to create unique settlements, with every detail customizable, from the layout of fields and houses to decorations and pathways.

    Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall

    Release Date: May 8, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: Management RPG

    In this altered reality, where monsters are omnipresent, enemies more challenging, and allies on edge, your royal duty is inevitable and must continue. You must restore the trust of your people, protect your family and survive the coming winter. Dive into a world steeped in Slavic folklore, where enchanting characters will greet you with challenges or humorous moments, and consider the intentions of your allies and decide whether you will fulfill their wishes.

    The Precinct

    Release Date: May 13, 2025

    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

    Genre: Sandbox Shooter

    In The Precinct, you take on the role of rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr. set in 1980s America. The game challenges you to navigate a city plagued by warring gangs, urban decay, and police corruption as you strive to restore order. Patrol the city, handle a variety of procedurally-generated crimes, from minor offenses like parking violations to major incidents like bank heists, all in an effort to keep the citizens safe.

    Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

    Release Date: May 14, 2025

    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

    Genre: Action Rougelike

    The game combines Japanese-inspired art with Roguelite mechanics. You will explore a vibrant world influenced by traditional Japanese culture while engaging in challenging battles that require skill, strategy, and adaptability. Throughout your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to gather various types of upgrade items. Beyond weapon components, you’ll also come across ingredients for gourmet recipes.

    House of Legacy

    Release Date: May 15, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: Action Rougelike

    In House of Legacy we found ourselves at the helm of our surviving kin. Since rebel forces breached the city walls, we decide to embark on an arduous journey to seek refuge. After arriving in a county seat untarnished by chaos, it’s time to use tactical skills to ignite the flames of a nascent dynasty. Your choices will fashion a new empire from the very stones of your vision.

    Blacksmith Master

    Release Date: May 15, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: Simulator

    You’ll start as a small, humble workshop that can grow into a bustling forge, producing swords, armor, kitchenware, and jewelry. Every item begins as raw material, such as ore mined from quarries or wood from forests. Resource management is key to keeping production running, and your decisions, whether to invest in worker camps or expand your workshop, will directly impact your business’s success.

    9 Kings

    Release Date: May 19, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: Roguelike kingdom builder

    Build your city into the most powerful of all kingdoms through endless combinations of buildings, units, spells, and positioning. Take advantage of chaotic combos and powerful perks to break the game and become overpowered. Grow your kingdom in strategic ways, prepare for dozens of unique events, and show the world your kingdom can outlast all others.

    JDM: Japanese Drift Master

    Release Date: May 21, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: Racing / Open-world

    Of course, no racing game is complete without beautiful and fast cars. In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, you’ll have access to fully licensed models from renowned Japanese manufacturers like Nissan, Mazda, and Subaru, with more to be announced in the future. Every car can be upgraded both mechanically and visually, and each will handle differently on the road. You’ll feel its weight when taking sharp turns or braking at high speeds, adding to the realistic driving experience.

    Monster Train 2

    Release Date: May 21, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: Deck-builder

    Monster Train 2 builds on the foundation of its predecessor while adding a wealth of new content. The game’s vertical three-floor battle system returns, but now you must adapt to new environments and challenges beyond the Gates of Heaven. The game introduces five all-new playable Clans, each with unique strategic advantages and battle styles. With hundreds of new and familiar cards, including Room Cards, Equipment Cards, and fan-favorite Neutral Cards, players can experiment with countless synergies to build unstoppable decks.

    City Tales – Medieval Era

    Release Date: May 22, 2025

    Platforms: PC

    Genre: City-builder

    This medieval city-building simulator features a complex economic system with an impressive 50 different resources and over 60 building types. Thanks to its advanced 3D procedural engine, every structure in the game takes on a unique appearance, creating a vibrant and dynamic world that evolves organically based on player decisions.

    Cattle Country

    Release Date: May 27, 2025

    Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

    Genre: Simulator

    Cattle Country blends wholesome slice-of-life gameplay with action-adventure elements, offering a vibrant take on the Wild West. You step into the boots of a pioneer building a new life in the fictional Hill Valley, where daily tasks include farming, mining, fishing, and crafting. From tending cattle to constructing a homestead, the game captures the hard work and rewards of frontier living under the vast blue skies.

    Nice Day for Fishing

    Release Date: May 29, 2025

    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

    Genre: Fishing RPG

    Engage in fearless fishing battles to fulfil quests, increase your strength and unlock spells to use against your aquatic adversaries. Equip the right bait for your catch, and time your attacks perfectly to ensure flawless victory. Be wary of the boss fish looming in the deep, who will truly test your skills.

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    Fluffy Sailors – Piratska roguelite avantura https://www.indie-games.eu/en/fluffy-sailors-swashbuckling-roguelite-review/ https://www.indie-games.eu/en/fluffy-sailors-swashbuckling-roguelite-review/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 12:50:58 +0000 https://www.indie-games.eu/?p=24358 Fluffy Sailors is a charming adventure where you command a ship crewed by animals.

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  • DEVELOPER: Skaldery Games
  • PUBLISHER: Skaldery Games
  • PLATFORMS: PC
  • GENRE: Rougelite / Pirate
  • RELEASE DATE: March 7, 2025
  • STARTING PRICE: 12,79€
  • REVIEWED VERSION: PC
  • Fluffy Sailors be a charmin’ adventure where ye captain a ship crewed by animals, battlin’ rival animal pirates across ever-changin’ waters. Yer mission, handed by Her Majesty the Mouse Queen, is to rescue her royal cook, nabbed by gator scoundrels. Ye’ll sail through vibrant islands, fire yer crew as cannonballs (aye, ye heard right!), capture enemy ships, and grow stronger with each defeat in true roguelite fashion. Think Sea o’ Thieves meets Windward, but with cuddly critters and a quirky pirate heart.

    Launch Mice and Ducks Wild Naval Combat

    In Fluffy Sailors, ye steer a ship in real-time, usin’ WASD to dodge and weave, while left and right mouse buttons fire cannons from port or starboard. Here’s the kicker: yer ammo be yer fluffy crew: mice, ducks, or even raccoons launched at foes to deal damage or board their ships. Run outta crew, and ye’re a sittin’ duck, so strategy’s key. Ye can capture surrendered ships and add their unique tricks to yer fleet, like raccoon trash cannons or hamster wheel boats.

    Each run starts at the Mouse Kingdom, where ye learn the ropes in a quick tutorial. Ye sail through maps, battlin’ enemy ships, dodgin’ storms, and nabbin’ salvage to upgrade yer vessel. If ye sink, no despair, ye return to the kingdom, spendin’ skill points on boosts like tougher hulls, faster shots, or more crew. This roguelite loop keeps ye comin’ back, each defeat makin’ ye stronger. An Endless Mode, added in Update 1.02, lets ye chase high scores after finishin’ the story.

    The game’s simple at first but grows wilder as ye unlock new areas like Cat Belly Bay and Hedgehog Passage. Boss fights, with their one-of-a-kind mechanics, be thrillin’, though early runs depend too much on luck as strong foes can spawn too soon. The crew-as-ammo gimmick’s a hoot, but ye gotta plan shots carefully or ye’ll be defenseless mid-battle.

    Stunning Visuals Bring Ocean World to Life

    As ye sail the briny deep, ye can spruce up yer ships at the trader’s stall, but his wares cost a pretty pile o’ gold, makin’ it a bit o’ a grind to fully trick out yer vessel. Ye’ll need to polish all yer skills at the main dockyard before ye can best the final boss and make yer voyage a true joy. This game’s brimmin’ with charm, packed with quirky twists and adorable critters ye’ll meet on yer travels.

    The whole game’s a cycle o’ sailin’ and battlin’ again and again, built fer replayin’, and it’ll hook ye for hours ‘cause it’s a proper blast to play. Some enemy ships be a touch too fierce, while others be lazin’ about like sleepy crabs. Once ye learn their shootin’ and sailin’ tricks, though, the seas get friendlier. Plus, there’s heaps o’ upgrade tiers to plunder, so yer ship keeps gettin’ mightier as ye go.

    Blimey, the visuals be stunnin’! The seas shimmer with ripplin’ waves, and sunken ships lie on the ocean floor. Animal ships, like turtle-shaped vessels or hamster wheel contraptions, be cute yet fearsome, perfectly blendin’ whimsy and chaos. The world’s colorful, with dynamic weather, storms and high swells, make every battle feel alive.

    Swashbuckling Fun with Animal Pirates

    Fluffy Sailors be a gem of a pirate game, blendin’ adorable animals with fierce sea battles in a way that’ll make ye grin like a shark with a fresh catch. The crew-as-cannonballs gimmick’s a blast, and the roguelite loop keeps ye sailin’ back for more, especially with Endless Mode for seasoned captains. Argh, Fluffy Sailors be a swashbucklin’ good time, with enough charm to make a kraken blush. It’s got a few leaks to patch, but this mouse-led adventure’ll have ye firin’ hamsters and capturin’ cat ships ‘til the sun sets on the horizon. Set sail, captain, and may the Mouse Queen guide yer path.

    Pros Cons
    Fun gameplay. Luck-based difficulty.
    Looks beautiful. Can become grindy after some time.
    Addicting rougelite loop. There's not much new content.
    Simple to play.
    Content
    70%
    Gameplay
    70%
    Graphics
    90%
    Final score

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