Don’t Give Up: A Cynical Tale has players following an anti-social developer trying to improve their personal life, all while constant madcap mayhem (and their emotional troubles) continue to trip them up.
Author: Joel Couture
Joel has been covering indie games for various sites including IndieGames.com, Siliconera, Gamasutra, Warp Door, CG Magazine, and more over the past seven years, and has written book-length studies on Undertale and P.T.. Joel is constantly on the lookout for digital experiences that push the boundaries of what games can be, and seeks to delve into the creative process, meanings, and emotion labor that goes into the work of artists worldwide.
‘Super Combat Fighter’ is Bringing Back Digitized Warriors, Colorful Ninja, Gory Finishes
Fighting game Super Combat Fighter looks to capture the spirit of 90’s Mortal Kombat today, using digitized fighters, a rainbow of ninja, and some explosive, bloody, absolutely absurd deaths.
‘The Gardens Between’ Explores Memories of Friendships With Time-Manipulating Puzzles
Islands built around childhood memories hold secrets for time-controlling pals in The Gardens Between.
‘Bio Evil 4’ Demakes a Certain Shooter About Residences & Evils & 4s
Los Ganados aim to give poor Leon trouble yet again, this time from a single plane, in Bio Evil 4, a demake of Resident Evil 4.
‘The Caribbean Sail’ Delves into the Dangers & Adventures of Life at Sea
Inspired by The Oregon Trail, The Caribbean Sail takes players on a high seas journey during the 1700’s, tasking them with surviving and thriving (without dying of scurvy).
Cute Metroidvania ‘Aggelos’ Gets Harder With a New Update
Aggelos‘ adorable monsters and bosses belie their newfound power with the addition of a new Hard Mode in a recent update.
‘After Hours’ Explores the Aftermath of Childhood Sexual Abuse
After Hours tells the story of a young woman suffering from borderline personality disorder that stems from childhood trauma.
‘Knights of Tartarus’ is a Retro-Inspired RPG of Closing Gates to the Underworld
Ancient evil is up to hijinks again, opening up the gates to Tartarus and all of the less-than-savory types within, so the world of Knights of Tartarus could use some heroic-types.
4-Play Co-Op Game ‘Never Split the Party’ Takes Abilities Away as You Lose Party Members
Never Split the Party gives each party member a key role in combat, so should you lose that player, expect to lose access to maps, upgrades, and more.
Your Choices May Save or Doom Your Crew’s Lives in Sci-Fi Adventure ‘Distress’
Distress has players following a signal from a space station that’s gone eerily silent, making decisions on how they want to progress as this beacon leads them into danger and deception.
‘Need A Packet?’ Follows a Cashier Being Broken Down by Daily Routine
Ring in items. Take the money. Go home. Come back to work. Repeat. And repeat. And repeat, even as the world burns around you.