Also updated the OP
Might have to re-format it a bit though
Wish this site had steam embeds
Project Shadowglass -- A Thief spiritual successor with dark fantasy RPG elements. Very cool 3D pixel graphics. Seems to be in very early stages tho so don't expect much (alpha demo soon?)
!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOg8SZmYQr0https://store.steampowered.com/app/3970690/Project_Shadowglass/

3d pixel art thief
Metropolis 1998 -- SimCity 2000 spiritual successor, recently announced in alpha phase with demo on Steam. Dev put out a cool 2 hour playthrough of the game at its current state a few weeks ago. Most notable modern mechanic is very in-depth citizen simulation (including you able to design interior/exterior homes)

Cardburners -- Solo/online competitive card game that has 4 different modes on launch. Cards have to be played quickly as your hand burns up based on how long you take. Coming out May 28, 2026

SPRAWL zero - Basically Half Life 3 if it came out in 2005. Heavily 2000s-inspired fast-paced shooter. Strong emphasis on level design and player choice in how to overcome situations/fights in game

Mina the Hollower -- Coming out on May 29th, 3 days!! Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages inspired and described as having a very Miyazaki-like approach to how levels should be designed. Really good OST, amazing sprite graphics, and made by the same studio who made Shovel Knight. Out on all consoles and PC

Mina the Hollower -- Coming out on May 29th, 3 days!! Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages inspired and described as having a very Miyazaki-like approach to how levels should be designed. Really good OST, amazing sprite graphics, and made by the same studio who made Shovel Knight. Out on all consoles and PC
!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmljzgMuaWAhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1875580/Mina_the_Hollower/
canāt wait
Mina reviews going sicko mode
C-Beams -- Space ARPG very inspired by Homeworld in design and the OG Escape Velocity in gameplay.

store.steampowered.com/app/2975260/PRISON_OF_HUSKS
store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/Burn_With_Me
store.steampowered.com/app/3755890/ZHEN_Shattered_Legacy
store.steampowered.com/app/3871670/Ironwing_Valiant_Record_of_Astera
store.steampowered.com/app/4756820/Crosswinds
store.steampowered.com/app/4005880/DETOUR
It's currently Next Fest, so a lot of demos for upcoming indies are up right now, including those in the OP

store.steampowered.com/app/4728020/Washington_Prime_Demo
Demo out now for next fest

store.steampowered.com/app/3956770/Cohen_1939_Demo
Early 20th century Hotline Miami
Also has a next fest demo, have it downloaded but I havenāt tried yet. Looks really snappy which is a good sign

store.steampowered.com/app/3812240/Real_Vampires
āReal Vampires is a dark and funny folklore adventure where you play as both vampire and folk, exploring real Eastern European legends. Mini-games use inverse mechanicsāfailure is not the end, but the beginning of a greater understanding. Dig, bite, bake, and uncover the Real Vampires.ā

store.steampowered.com/app/785100/Cosmic_Top_Secret
āPlay the incredible true story of T and her quest to uncover the truth about her parentsā work for the Danish Intelligence during the Cold War.ā
Just picked up both, heavily discounted for the summer sale. Really unique looking games.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812240/Real_Vampires/
āReal Vampires is a dark and funny folklore adventure where you play as both vampire and folk, exploring real Eastern European legends. Mini-games use inverse mechanicsāfailure is not the end, but the beginning of a greater understanding. Dig, bite, bake, and uncover the Real Vampires.ā
!https://youtu.be/WJJT3NSUZyQ?is=x-xxz8z7kl72QsYvhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/785100/Cosmic_Top_Secret/
āPlay the incredible true story of T and her quest to uncover the truth about her parentsā work for the Danish Intelligence during the Cold War.ā
Just picked up both, heavily discounted for the summer sale. Really unique looking games.
I feel like this thread should just turn into a general indie thread instead of only upcoming indie games
I feel like this thread should just turn into a general indie thread instead of only upcoming indie games
Already think of it like that tbh