It’s a full slate this week in the indie gaming scene with something for everyone. From💟 playformers and RTS to JRPGs and old people mayhem simulators — which is an actual genre, apparently — you’re bound to find an indie title or two that you can check out this weekend. Why not give one of the titles found here a try?
H🐬ere are our picks for this week in indie games, May 16-22.
Insect Adventure - May 17 (PC)
Insect Adventure – from developer MAYO-FORCE – is a metroidvania adventure where you’ll lead Bugsy on his quest to find Mayo and the 🍸mysterious Lizardman, platforming through labyrinths of ancient ruins while encountering enemies and massive bosses. Insect Adventure is available now on .
Faraway Qualia - May 17 (PC)
From developer Nyahhoiya comes Faraway Qualia, a JRPG that focuses on the magic of alchemy, combining turn-based combat with a charming Story of Seasons sim aesꦛthetic. Far📖away Qualia is now available on PC via .
Essays on Empathy - May 18 (PC)
Essays on Empathy comes from developer Deconstructeam and combines ten short tales about lif🍃e presented in a way🤪 that is unique to the narrative genre. Essays on Empathy is available now on .
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield - May 19 (PC, PS5, XBX, PS4, XB1, Switch)
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is a 3D runner set in a futuristic Tokyo-style Detroit where you’ll take on the role of Wally as he u🐲ncovers the mystery behind what’s happened to him and his city. Featuring a soundtrack by Danime-Sama – with vocals from artists from all over the world – this is one that all endless runner genre fans should check out. Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is available now for , PS4, PওS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Rising Hell - May 19 (PC, PS4, XB1, Switch)
Rising Hell – from developer Tahoe Games – is ജa vertical platformer rogue-lite that features heavy metal music while you duke it out with hordes of demons as yo🍷u try to escape from hell, all while unlocking new characters and talents along the way. Rising Hell is available now on , PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Just Die Already - May 20 (PC)
Coming from developer DoubleMoose – the team behind Goat Simulator – 🐬Just Die Already is an “old people mayhem simulator” that puts you in the shoes, er… slippers of a troublesome senior citizenꦑ who has been kicked out of a retirement home and let loose into the harsh and incredibly dangerous city. Just Die Already is available now on .
Mind Scanners - May 20 (PC)
Mind Scanners is a quirky puzzle game where you’llꦛ use arcade-style treatment to help a slew of otherworldly characters in a dystopian city, all in an attempt to save your daughter from the powers at be. Mind Scanners is available now on .
A few other indie games to check out include a handful of titles that are in Early Access or have already 🐼been released and are making their debut on other platforms:
- Prison Simulator: Prologue (Demo) - Available now on Steam
- Rust (Console Edition) - Available now on PS4 and Xbox One
- Boppio (Early Access) - Available now on Steam Early Access
- Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition (Port) - Available now on Nintendo Switch
- Frozenheim (Early Access) - Available on May 21 on Steam Early Access