Discover the Latest Gems from Underrepresented Developers
The Game Awards is known for its flashy trailers and big-name studios, but there's another side to the gaming Oscars. Day of the Devs is a collaborative showcase that shines a spotlight on indie developers, both big and small. These underrepresented creators are here to unveil their upcoming projects and give gamers a taste of what's to come. Here's a roundup of everything that was announced at Day of the Devs 2023.
Bright Metroidvania and Mother-Daughter Adventure: Out Early 2024
If you're a fan of the critically acclaimed Hotline Miami, get ready for Ultros. This vibrant metroidvania is the brainchild of the same talented team and is set to release on February 13, 2023. For those craving a heartwarming story, Open Roads offers a mother and daughter road trip adventure and is slated for release in February 2024. Braid Anniversary Edition, a beloved 2D platformer with a time-turning twist, is set to hit the shelves on April 30, 2024. And for those seeking a cozy experience, Flock, a game where you collect and catalogue birds, and Home Safety Hotline, a text-based adventure set in a '90s call centre, are both expected to launch in early 2024.
Murder Mysteries and RPGs: Out Late 2024
If you're a fan of dungeon crawlers with a twist, Cryptmaster, a Typing of the Dead-style game where words are your weapons, is set to arrive in 2024. Dive into The Mermaid's Tongue, a murder mystery game set on a submarine, or embark on a turn-based RPG with Earthbound vibes in Hermit & Pig. Puzzle enthusiasts can look forward to Janet Moray is a Slumlord (and a witch), a horror game based on the twisted world of renting. And for those who love helping others, Thank Goodness You're Here puts you in the shoes of a little man solving people's problems. All of these titles are slated for release in 2024.
A Glimpse into the Future: Out 2025 and Beyond
Get ready to dive into Dome-King Cabbage, a bizarre and surreal visual novel that defies expectations. Drag Her! brings the world of real-life drag queens to the 2D fighting game genre. Nirvana Noir serves as the sequel to the cosmic adventure game Genesis Noir. Holstin offers a dark pixel-art survival horror experience, while Kind Words 2 (Lo-Fi City Pop) focuses on making connections in a unique social game. Llamasoft: A Jeff Minter Story takes players on an interactive journey through the legacy of 42 Llamasoft games. Loose Leaf, the next offering from the Boyfriend Dungeon devs, lets players become a tarot reader running a tea shop. Militsoner presents a Kafkaesque nightmare where you must escape a giant cop, and Oddada is a music-making roguelike where you can edit music as you progress. Finally, Resistor is a caRPG that brings you back to the world of racing to save your mum. These groundbreaking titles are set to launch in the coming years, with no specific dates announced yet.
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