Okay, folks, mid part of the January is almost over, which means it’s time to give some love to the indie games that stole our hearts (and hours of our lives). From building magical islands to auto-battling our way to victory, Aloft, Magicbook AutoBattler, and The Roottrees Are Dead are the hidden gems you won’t want to miss.
Aloft – Build Your Own Flying Island in the Sky
Release Date: January 15, 2025
Platforms: PC
Genre: Survival
Aloft is a cozy survival game set in the clouds, where you can transform any island into a flying ship. You can explore the skies, discover new islands, and build your dream home, either solo or with up to seven friends. Face a spreading corruption caused by fungi, which threatens the balance of nature. To stop it, you must defeat mushroom creatures in combat and craft antidotes to restore harmony.
Beyond fighting corruption, you can plant crops, raise animals, and automate production using windmills and cables. With its focus on creativity, Aloft is perfect for peaceful exploration or group adventures. Plus, you can share your custom island designs with the community, adding a collaborative element to the game.
Magicbook AutoBattler – Strategic Fantasy Adventure
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Platforms: PC
Genre: Auto-battler
Magicbook AutoBattler is a roguelite strategy game that puts a unique spin on the auto-battler genre. You must make smart decisions, managing limited resources to form the strongest possible team and face increasingly difficult battles. As you progress, you’ll collect weapons and equipment, each with specific attributes and bonuses. Combine these to create powerful synergies between team members, such as a warrior alliance or a shadowy guild of thieves.
The ultimate challenge lies in the Tower of Endlessness, where adventurers must face powerful bosses for epic rewards. With its engaging mix of strategy and customization, Magicbook AutoBattler is a must-play for fans of tactical games.
The Roottrees Are Dead – Solve a Family Mystery in the ’90s
Release Date: January 15, 2025
Platforms: PC
Genre: Puzzle / Mystery
Set in 1998, The Roottrees Are Dead challenges you to piece together a family tree after a wealthy family dies in a plane crash. Thanks to their great-great-grandfather’s unusual will, the family fortune must be distributed to true blood relatives. It’s up to you, armed with a dial-up modem and a knack for detective work, to uncover who qualifies.
The gameplay involves gathering evidence from photos, articles, and books, then making connections to fill in the family tree. As you progress, the clues become more obscure, making each deduction even more satisfying. Originally released as a free browser game during Global Game Jam 2023, this enhanced Steam version includes hand-drawn illustrations, a 3D interface, remastered audio, and new puzzles.
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