Also interesting is how Concord will be showing us the lives of its characters (multiplayer shooters have stories these days, if you haven’t kept up). Firewalk Studios promises weekly in-game “cinematic vignettes” that “will feature ongoing narrative arcs that grow the characters’ stories, relationships, and unpack the broader Concord galaxy and life as a Freegunner.” Sounds sort of like Fortnite’s seasonal stories, except delivered in more frequent, bite-sized chunks.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Travel to Riven, a mysterious island-filled land on the verge of collapse, to rescue Atrus’ wife, Catherine. Explore Riven, solve puzzles to reveal its mysteries, find Catherine, and make your escape!
I was just gonna ask if it will support VR, until I read the last line. These types of games are just made for VR - slow paced, and tactile puzzle solving. And great vistas, of course.
Stormind Games & Saber Interactive | 2024 | PC PS5 XBXS
The road ahead is paved with sound decisions. Prepare to survive a world of gripping atmosphere and frantic terror, where the smallest sound can spell disaster.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2024!
Sim155 & MicroProse | Early Access Now | PC (Steam)
Combat Air Patrol 2 is the Early Access flight and surface combat simulator with a mission planner from Sim155.
After languishing in the doldrums of indie development for years, Sim155, the developers of CAP2 having just secured a publishing agreement with MicroProse. This seems to have injected new life, a new update roadmap, and the release of a big new update into the project.
Cleared Hot is a nostalgic helicopter shooter game with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.
That looks awesome! I still have my SEGA cartridges of Desert Strike and Jungle Strike and was actually thinking of going on a nostalgia trip and replaying them. Might still do that but will also wishlist this for sure.
Fun Dog Studios | Early Access - 24 September | Steam . Epic
The Forever Winter is a co-op tactical survival horror shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict.
Out now in Early Access with 10% off until 8 September. R270 → R243 on Steam, even cheaper on Epic at R229 → R207.
A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER.
In addition to the original play style and control scheme, players can elect for a newly added, more modern control style. The same gripping story and engrossing world, but with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER is a remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER.
This story trailer introduces the Virtuous Mission from the game’s opening chapter. The remake maintains what players loved from the original, like the story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music, but presented now in an even more immersive experience.
Introducing ‘Deliver At All Costs’, a thrilling action game where destruction, absurdity and intrigue collide!
The year is 1959. A time of rock ‘n’ roll, polka dot dresses and the ever-looming dread of nuclear annihilation. Step into the shoes of Winston Green — a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chaos behind him, ensuring he does what it takes to Deliver At All Costs!
Deliver At All Costs is a narratively driven action game set against the nostalgic backdrop of a 1950’s-inspired world. Step into the role of Winston Green, a hot-tempered courier with a shadowy past, navigating a world of rock ‘n’ roll, polka dots, and nuclear fears. As Winston, you’ll take on bizarre and dangerous deliveries, wreaking havoc in destructible environments using various vehicles. The game features a dynamic world where your actions have unpredictable consequences, all while unraveling a gripping story of intrigue across three acts. With 1950s-inspired aesthetics, music, and design, the game immerses players in the era’s iconic atmosphere.
Golden Lap invites you to step into the polished shoes of a racing team manager in the heart-stirring Golden Era of motorsport where every decision can lead to glory or gravel. With sleek minimalist charm and deep strategic gameplay, Golden Lap offers a unique experience in the motorsport management genre.
You can grab Golden Lap at a special 10% launch discount until October 10th, or as part of the Funselektor bundle, which includes our previous games, art of rally and Absolute Drift.
Both their previous games, art of rally and Absolute Drift, are top notch. No reason not to think this one won’t be as well.
Keep Driving is a management RPG about slowly making your way through a procedurally generated pixel art open world. Pick up hitchhikers with their own personalities and stories; upgrade, customize and repair your car. Solve challenges on the road using a unique turn-based ‘combat’ system, using your own skills and whatever’s lying around in the glovebox to make it through.
Features:
A procedurally generated pixel art world to explore one road at a time.
A nostalgic early 2000s setting with an emphasis on the analogue .
Use turn-based ‘combat’ to solve situations (like getting stuck behind a tractor).
Pick up misfits, oddballs and lost souls as you go.
Collect songs and listen to a mix CD of local Swedish indie bands.
Multiple endings to unlock when you return to the road.
Inspired by Oregon Trail II, FTL, Two Lane Blacktop, Paris Texas, Jalopy, Gloom Haven, The 7th Continent, and the developer’s lives.
I like that Indie developers are keeping the retro-pixel aesthetic alive so well.
