Just before the holidays, I said on Twitter that I was pulling the story together for the most anticipated games of 2020. I asked for recommendations, especially indie games, to list. The response was overwhelming, so much so that I couldn't even include all the recommended games on our first 50 list.
The top-50 list included the most awaited indie games 12 minutes, Carrion, Griftlands, Minutes of Islands, Nuts, Red Lantern, Shipping, Saturnalia, Skatebird. Spelunky 2, A person practicing spiritism, and more. And it's just weeks to be released Kentucky Route Zero Act 5, which is part of a very important sports series. But with so many curious and interesting indie games coming out, I wanted to highlight a few additional gems.
For the record only, I describe indie games here as those made by one person or a small group that isn't a big company.
This is by no means a descriptive list of cool indie games coming out this year. But they are the ones that caught my eye. Please add your suggestions in the comments below.
Airport As Dog Travelers
Also known as "Dog Harbor," Xalavier Nelson Jr. & # 39; s The first-person narrative puzzle involves flying in unmanned aviation, driven by uncomfortable destinations. Interacting with stock photos of the transitions through simple chatter trees is exposed by a humorous, integrated road trip inspired by Adult Swim's adult TV shows. It comes in uninitiated parts and in Windows PC.
(Disclosure: Xalavier Nelson Jr. is a regular supplier to Polgon.)
The spinal cord
Howard Lotor is a miner who works as a private detective, hauling in small dystopian streets in Vancouver. Well translated to pixel art, The spinal cordThe story line includes skipping and searching for directions while investigating potential leads through dialog options. Developed by Eggnut, comes to Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One. A a free demo currently available on Steam.
Before We Leave
Hexagonal architectural civilization Before We Leave departure Monkey Games Simulation takes a conventional approach based on the response of an armed colony and removes violence. Players range from apocalyptic basics to rebuilding broken communities, marching aids and demonstrative and technical skills. But old-fashioned aviation aliens must believe that growing citizens have learned lessons from the past. It's released, at the beginning, as it is A special Epic Game Store, and Steam to follow.
Best Friend Ever
Pack a dog, take a dog for a walk, meet some dog-people, start dating. That's the general idea Best Friend Ever from New Zealand-based Starcolt, where a diverse community of dog lovers gather together for love. It comes out with a Mac, Nintendo switch, and a Windows PC on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14).
Bloodroots
Bloodroots is an over-the-top melee combat game where Mr. Wolf, a woodcutter who tends to be extremely violent, passes through various locations at high speeds, grabbing objects and using them as disposable weapons. When we saw the game last spring, we called the Paper Cult creations "style flawless, bloody, and fun." Comes to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC, via Epic Game Store.
Calico
This is the year of Crossing the Animals: New Horizons, but if your love only affects cats Calico it might provide some fun. Players play the role of the “magical” daughter who is tasked with renovating a cafeown cafe to serve its customers, filling it with beautiful objects and magnificent creatures. It is come to Steam this summer.
Elk
Elk it also looks at the vibe of an old fashion TV show, where a slightly animated 2D character meets new friends and helps them through various fun colors. But this is not child behavior play. These stories are based on real events, some of which are emotional and morally confusing. Developed with Copenhagen-based Triple Topping, comes to Mac and Windows PC.
Haven
French outfit Game Bakers is best known for fighting game Wheat, but Haven it's a completely different kind of game. It's a romantic RPG where two lovers (one option) pass a good one There is no human sky– Like the outside world, collecting and recording objects along the way. There is something telling in the game, including conversation options and a touch of a ganky bedroom. It comes on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One.
In some Water
In some Water uses a minimalist user interface to simulate artificial intelligence that monitors and directs the aquatic xenobiologist's experiments. As the story progresses, the examiner gathers information, takes samples and investigates curious questions. It is a game about aliens, but the purpose is not to turn off plasma guns, but to find out the truth. Created by Skipping Years, come to Steam this year.
Inkulinati
Based on the beauty of the ancient hand, Yaza Games & # 39; Inkulinati is a turn-based combat game where the creatures are "painted" by the player before they go to battle. The game also takes many of its comics from the Middle Ages marginalia, with strange grotesques as they fight against the captivating captains. It looks beautiful too come to Steam this year.
Lightmatter
Edit a Web sitegood installation Lightmatter is the first puzzle-fighting game where players have to avoid shadows at all costs. The Tunnel Vision game enables free use of light sources such as beams and lasers, as well as spectacles. It is come to Steam on Jan. 15, with the first hour of the game free to play.
Luna: Dust of Dignity
Lantern StudioThe click-and-drag puzzle adventure uses a clever puzzle and a simple square song to tell its 2D picture book story. Players can solve physical and light puzzles that take on the role of a boy, or his mysterious sidekick. Grow Linux, Mac, and Windows in February.
It's a toy
It's a toy it's about interacting with a variety of creatures and responding to emotional reactions, which vary from person to person. The player is entertaining, giving gifts, and otherwise playing with each creature while at the same time taking care of his basic needs. Eventually, as a baby grows into an adult, the organism develops. It is made by Will Anderson and Niall Tessier Lavigne and comes from a Windows PC.
Please, Contact Art Works
Founder of Studio Waterzooi it explains Please, Contact Art Works as a “relaxation and meditation game of color.” Players fool themselves with modern masterpieces like Mondrian, Malevich, and Kandinsky to create their own songs. It comes from Windows PCs and mobile phones.
Calvary Indicator
Follow-up by Joe Richardson The Last Four Things is one of the finest Renaissance art forms that have been cut, ear-tied, and pasted to create a beautiful and humorous Monty Python-style comics table. Calvary Indicator comes to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.
Röki
Röki It is a story of Scandinavian non-violence when a girl goes into a dark forest in search of her family. Along the way, he discovers amazing art, encounters strange creatures, and solves a puzzle. Polygon Treehouse's best-looking adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch and Windows PC.
Rachel Foster's suicide
One-O-One & # 39; s I'm homeThe mysterious mystery of Style's assassination tells the story of a woman returning to her family's abandoned hotel, receiving gifts from her past. When a snowstorm hits the outside, the player is trapped in a spooky hotel, offering opportunities for far-flung and high-impact shots. Rachel Foster's suicide is coming to Windows PC on February 19th.
The road to the woods
Anthony Tan has been acting admirably The road to the woods beginning in 2015, while still in her teens. The game is up a huge leg up at E3 2019 when Microsoft unveils a new trailer. It is a story-based approach where players take on the role of deer and parents who want to escape the urban trap and return to nature. It comes on Windows PC and Xbox One, including Xbox Game Pass.
Wayward Strand
The Ghost Pattern storyline follows the arrival of a teenage girl as she emerges from a strange spirit hospital. She uses discussion trees and her investigative skills, learns about patients' health at the hospital, and secrets of the hospital. Wayward Strand from mobile devices, Mac, and Windows PC.
From Wheels
From Wheels is one of the few games that takes carpet as its setting. Players take on the role of a small dragon working in the form of a cloth, using the skills of a weaver to solve a puzzle. Follow Feather & # 39; s game coming to Windows PC and Mac.
Thanks to all of you who have touched on suggestions for indie games this year. Please use comments to highlight the indie games you are passionate about, or working on. We'll have more coverage on these, and other indie games, in the coming months.
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