The indie gaming scene continues to build on its early momentum, bringing a slew of wonderful titles that should be at the 🐓top of your weekend playlist. I’m already 💜adding to my backlog, and it’s only the third week into 2021!

Here are our picks for ♐this week in indie games, January 17 -ꦯ January 23.

Jumpala - January 19 (PC)

It wouldn’t be a “This Week In Indies” article without some type of tower climbing game. Jumpala - from developer Yokereba G🐬ames - puts strategy, superpoweℱrs, and sabotage at the forefront of its gameplay as players move from platform to platform to control as much of the stage as possible. will be available to play on January ꦗ19 on Steam.

Frame of Mind - January 19 (PC)

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Orange Cast - January 21 (PC)

Looking something like a sci-fi version of The Division, developer Team Rez’s futuristic third-person shooter is 💯finally getting released, putting players in the role of an elite space trooper as they explore the galaxy, encountering dangerousℱ enemies and environments along the way. will release for Steam on January 21.

Redout: Space Assault - January 22 (PC)

Redout: Space Assault put𒁏s you in the cockpit of a Super Orbital Recon Fighter in the deep reaches of space in this arcade-style space battle game from developer 34BigThings srl. Complete your missions so you can upgrade your ship’s hull, shields, and weapons before taking on the massive Capital Ships standing between you and interplanetary peace. will be available on Steam on January 22.

A few other indie games to check out this week include a handful of titles t♕hat have already been released, but are mak🥀ing their debut on other platforms:

  • Tadpole Treble Encore - Releasing January 21 on
  • Phoenotopia: Awakening - Releasing January 21 on PC via
  • Rain City - Releasing January 22 on PC via

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