The festive season is here, and this year Santa Claus has brought a big bag of independent wonders to keep you warm inside and out of the cold. Whether you’re looking for stylish first-person action, emergent horror, or a chance to prove yourself on the virtual lanes, these December indie highlights have enough style and variety to keep you playing. until 2023.
Quatuor Forestier release date
First off, the fine folks at Bedtime Digital are thrilled to share that their emotional puzzle adventure The Forest Quartet is launching on PS5 and PS4. December 8. Keep reading to learn more.
hello neighbor 2
The unassuming small-town terror of indie viral hit Hello Neighbor is back, and let’s be clear, those neighbors not want any of your housewarming chilies. An investigative reporter has come to the town of Raven Brooks with a mission: to find out why people are going missing and who might be responsible. And one resident in particular is particularly suspect: the notoriously creepy Mr. Peterson. The stocky, mustachioed man is the subject of many rumors and you’re the only one brave enough to dig up the truth. But the more you dig, the more it seems that the whole city is very strange. Create a tense atmosphere with open-world exploration and a story directly affected by your actions, then try to outsmart an AI that constantly learns from player actions. There goes the neighborhood!
Release date: December 6 | Editor: TinyBuild | PS4, PS5
Grinders
It’s December, so you know what that means: snowboarding season. And here’s some more great news: Shredders, the critically acclaimed indie snowboard sandbox, is coming to PS5 on December 6th. making viral videos turns into the snowboarding adventure of a lifetime. You can also hang out with famous professional snowboarders like Jamie Anderson, Marcus Kleveland and Zeb Powell as you develop your skills and fight your way to glory. An original soundtrack from producer Jennifur is a great accompaniment as you and your online friends hit the tracks together.
Release date: December 6 | Editor: MoussePunch | PS5
Sky: Children of Light
The creators of the indie masterpiece Journey are back with a new adventure. Sky is a game about using the ability of flight to explore a beautiful world and forge powerful bonds with others. Starting from a simple island base, you and a huge community of players from around the world set out on a journey to explore seven large and beautiful realms to collect ethereal spirits. Sky is a game built around the transcendent joy of mutual exploration and cooperation as you and the other players you meet and interact with traverse beautiful open environments. Use a unique system of gestures and actions to connect with others, travel together, and create great memories. With a vast world to engage with and ongoing seasonal events offering new views and interactions, there’s always more to see in Sky.
Release date: December 6 | Editor: this game company | PS4
The forest quartet
It’s time to get the band together for one last gig. However, The Forest Quartet is quite different from your typical reunion story: with the death of band leader Nina, members Kirk, JB, and Sebastian fell into grief-fueled darkness. As you take control of the remnants of Nina’s soul, you’ll witness physical manifestations of emotion and struggle brought to life by vivid graphics and stunning sound design. Travel through breathtaking environments and piece together puzzles to help your party mates begin the difficult healing process in this emotional elegy.
Release date: December 8 | Editor: Digital bedtime | PS4, PS5
neon white
Welcome to Paradise! Unfortunately, Pearly Gates is a bit infested with demons, but that’s potentially good news for you. As Neon White, an assassin rescued from the miseries of hell, you compete to eliminate as many demons as possible for a ticket to the afterlife among the clouds. Show off your sublime style by quickly and efficiently dispatching demons into first-person combat, using a unique collectible Soul Card system for weapons and special abilities. A dizzying skill cap lets you improve your times and ranks, while secret routes and hidden objects offer even more replayability. And the icing on the cake is a superb story written by OK KO! Let’s be heroes, screenwriter Ryann Shannon.
Release date: December 13 | Editor: Annapurna | PS4, PS5
What indie games are on your list to play in December?
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