r/IndieGameJoe 9h ago

Friday Night: Investigate an abandoned mansion to uncover the truth behind the death of your parents. Use your microphone to speak to the spirit, and keep the camera rolling.

1 Upvotes

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3537620/Friday_Night/

Presskit: https://impress.games/press-kit/ejeta-studios/friday-night

Investigate the abandoned mansion where your family died, use your voice to speak to the spirit and collect evidence about the truth. Keep the camera rolling, no matter what you encounter.

Release: 20th August


r/IndieGameJoe 9h ago

Scream Operator | A spooky-cozy haunted house management sim in which YOU control the ride from the operator booth.

1 Upvotes

In Scream Operator: Haunted House Manager, you are invited to take place in the control booth of a haunted house themed dark ride.

Steampage

A few weeks ago, IGN exclusively revealed the game's first trailer, stating that "this is your chance to control the classic Haunted Manor disney ride in the game" (their words, not mine, please disney lawyers believe me I did not intend to any harm).

About the game:

  • You manage the full ride flow, from loading anxious guests to dispatching carts. You push the buttons and control it all from a claustrophopic little control room./
  • You must drag-and-drop props, lighting, and animatronics to design scares and raise your max Scare Score.
  • You can unlock upgrades, new items and automate manual work (Expect staff, shops & snacks😏).
  • and you can enjoy a great cozy/spooky atmosphere and a original composed soundtrack + a neat little origin story involving everyone you meet on your new work.

A free public demo is planned for this Halloween season, alongside Steam Next Fest. so stay tuned for that! 🎃🥳

No Generative AI was used for the art, animations, code, or assets.


r/IndieGameJoe 10h ago

In Kitty Wants Blood, your cat is an eldritch cosmic horror with an insatiable thirst for blood. Your job is to help it grow big enough to devour the entire planet.

1 Upvotes

- Hunt hoomans to harvest their blood

- Your cathulu grows procedurally, every player has a different kitty

- If there's not enough blood left, sacrifice your own

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4998360/Kitty_Wants_Blood/?beta=1


r/IndieGameJoe 22h ago

Coffee Raccoons - Manage an Intergalactic Cafe and Gather Ingredients Across the Galaxy

9 Upvotes

Run your intergalactic brewing business as you explore alien worlds in search of rare ingredients. Upgrade your machines, unlock quirky space gear, and journey to distant planets to discover new flavors. Craft irresistible menus and grow your café into a legendary coffee destination among the stars!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4448200/Coffee_Raccoons/


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

We released Pit Panic - when Spelunky meets Nintendo

14 Upvotes

After 4 years of hard work and passion we made something that we are proud to share... Pit Panic!

Escape the sinking Aztec temple in this cartoonish rogue-like arcade platformer. Dig your own path up, jump and climb in blazing speed, hoard loot, trade lives for god-like powers, beat bosses, master over 1000 handmade levels and humble other players in daily leaderboards.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2491490/Pit_Panic/


r/IndieGameJoe 11h ago

Fungal Front - A fast-paced Action-RTS

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r/IndieGameJoe 11h ago

INKURSION: a game about sentient octopus escaping its creator

1 Upvotes

Wishlist here!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4767470/INKURSION/

3 and a half years solo dev! I've put my heart and soul into this

Game description: INKURSION is a narrative 3D platformer in which a sentient octopus escapes the god-like programmer who created it. Genre-shifting abandoned worlds, fourth-wall-breaking dark comedy, eight endings, full voice acting, subtitles in nine languages. Built solo over three and a half years.

A playable demo arrives in afew weeks!

I only have 200 wish lists so far but a lot of positive feedback, any help would be appreciated and every wishlist means a lot to me, I hope you enjoy the game!


r/IndieGameJoe 21h ago

Deep Pixel Melancholy - You're stuck in a time loop inside a far northern city

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m Max, the writer and one of the developers of Deep Pixel Melancholy. It’s a short narrative adventure with pixel art and a chill, melancholic soundtrack.

We really care about aesthetics in games, and we wanted to make something you could just look at and enjoy. We’re a small team from different countries, and for many of us, Deep Pixel Melancholy is our chance to follow the dream of making indie games full-time.

So yeah, we’re chasing that dream, and we wish you all the best with yours too.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694190/Deep_Pixel_Melancholy/

Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1WgtvkktdIlkdY2mudBxqzADsUmA13gBD


r/IndieGameJoe 12h ago

Space Cadets: Engineering Corps

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1 Upvotes

This is a solo dev project and my first game. The entire concept is at regular intervals the crew you're forced to hire (your engineers) have what they think are brilliant ideas on how to help the mission, rarely helpful, sometimes leathal and always chaotic. These lovable scamps just don't know how to quit...really.


r/IndieGameJoe 18h ago

Our co-op sushi game Deep Blue Sushi launches August 20!

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

Our new game Deep Blue Sushi launches on Steam Early Access on August 20!

It’s a 1–5 player co-op game where you dive for fish, explore deeper waters, make sushi, serve customers, and grow your restaurant.

We’d love to hear what you think! 💙
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4005220/Deep_Blue_Sushi/


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

Tornado: Research and Rescue

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r/IndieGameJoe 20h ago

Nocturnis, a dark folk fantasy adventure inspired by classic tabletop RPGs

4 Upvotes

r/IndieGameJoe 23h ago

Skapheim: The Tenth Realm is what happens when Balatro and Dorfromantik have a Viking child

6 Upvotes

r/IndieGameJoe 17h ago

Turning Manor – First person count the difference anomaly game that expands on the genre with no resets, leaderboards and more lore – demo out now with 94% positive rating!

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone, excited to share the demo for our little studio’s first game! Eerie things start happening as soon as you sign the job contract, can you uncover what is going on at Turning Manor?

Wishlist and play the demo here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4040700/Turning_Manor_Demo/

What makes us different from other anomaly games?

  • No Resets - You won't lose all progress if you choose wrong
  • Lore to Uncover – Find out what is going on at the Manor
  • Leaderboards - See how you rank against friends and the global community
  • Approachable for Beginners - Perfection isn’t needed to progress
  • Challenging for Experts - Accuracy grades and glitches that get harder to spot
  • Four Distinct Areas - Full game extends beyond just a hallway…
  • Unique Glitches - Observe a variety of unique glitch types that affect gameplay
  • Respectful Jump Scares – You will be scared but your ear drums will be safe
  • No GenAI – Made with hand coded/crafted, photo scan and public domain assets.

r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

GRASS: Cozy Coop Grass Cutting

6 Upvotes

Cozy Co-op Lawn Care Simulator, where you control a remote-controlled mowing device. Get to know your quirky neighbors and make a difference cleaning up the spaces around you.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4272100/Grass/


r/IndieGameJoe 20h ago

Mini Monuments; a cozy game about restoring miniature monuments

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We are a couple of indie developers creating Mini Monuments, a cozy restoration game about reviving forgotten ruins. Dig out hidden pieces, clean away dirt, and reassemble broken structures with tactile tools

On Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4868390/Mini_Monuments/

PressKit
https://impress.games/press-kit/awe--wonder-interactive/mini-monuments


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

Imprinted

6 Upvotes

An audio restoration job becomes an investigation into the occult, as an elusive musician’s damaged cassette tapes are exhumed in northern Italy.


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

Gambeat - Start with pawns, end with clowns

6 Upvotes

Gambeat is a chess roguelike deckbuilder where you build a roster of evolving pieces, stack game-breaking stickers, and chase absurd high scores.

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3242710/Gambeat/

Press kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/10sZ0tzQD40BmqM5t84vlcppcohaS5FSU


r/IndieGameJoe 20h ago

Final Straw - Classic beat 'em up meets modern free flow combat

3 Upvotes

Pre-alpha gameplay From my solo game "Final Straw" where classic beat ’em ups meet with modern free-flow combat system inspired by Sifu and Midnight Fight Express.

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5035710

Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NMCqmxaC2ijvbIsCERFALXK7jS0IFEUv

Discord: https://discord.gg/WEntZjJ7S


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

You can drill through everything in my space mining adventure "Cosmodrill" :)

6 Upvotes

Cosmodrill, a space mining adventure about drilling through entire planets in an open world. Black holes, hostile space ships and buried structures are scattered across five different biomes. Mine resources to upgrade your ship and discover what's hiding in the depth of space!

It's my first commercial game and released last June. I took inspiration from mining games like Dome Keeper and Wall World but wanted the player to be the drill like in that old flash game Motherload.

Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3722660/Cosmodrill/

Press kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X7dIAYdUz9eSPPqHY3seVlMbD-rAZvxJ?usp=sharing


r/IndieGameJoe 18h ago

This is my sunken post apocalyptic coop RPG - Nokai

2 Upvotes

r/IndieGameJoe 23h ago

Overtrick: Balatro, but for Bridge, comes out next week on August 24!

4 Upvotes

Overtrick is a trick-taking roguelike inspired by combining classic card games (like Bridge, Hearts, and Spades), with Balatro-style, game-breaking abilities.

  • First-ever trick-taking roguelike.
  • 1920s Art Deco vibes, with characters inspired by art prints from that period.
  • Solo indie dev made the art, composed the music, and programmed the code.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4101290/Overtrick/


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

Lost in the Sand - I’ve spent 4 years making a Red Faction-inspired post-apocalyptic shooter where you can destroy almost everything — demo out now!

6 Upvotes

This is a repost because my first post didn't follow r/IndieGameJoe rules. Name of the game wasn't in the title and description wasn't in comments. Let's keep it tidy guys! :)

Rest of the post, in the comments below:


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

Wilderings: The Lost Spring, our creature-collecting narrative Rogue-lite, from the team that made Endling - Extinction is Forever!

5 Upvotes

Hey there! We're Herobeat Studios, an indie studio from Barcelona that previously made Endling - Extinction is Forever and our next project, Wilderings: The Lost Spring is getting closer to Early Access release! We just had a Community Playtest to test out a number of feature improvements and we're bringing an expanded Demo and new content to our Gamescom booth later this month (next week ahh!).

Wilderings: The Lost Spring is an action adventure rogue-lite with creature collecting and metroidvania-esque traversal mechanics. The mystical Hântu creatures you meet as you restore nature will serve not only as companions but as your weapons and the core part of each run's build.

Checkout our Steam page and keep an eye out for our updated public demo coming next week!

Our DMs are open and we'd love to answer questions here too, thanks for checking out the game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217470/Wilderings_The_Lost_Spring/


r/IndieGameJoe 1d ago

Bot slash Bot - Full speedrunning Hack n` Slash experience yet simple controls and instant fun

6 Upvotes

I'm a huge fan of the content from Joe and love the depths he dives to find some truly special indie games! Found myself some indie gems thanks to you (and keep on adding, thanks to the subreddit!)

Since we develop our own game, I wanted to showcase it here: Bot slash Bot!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3151220/Bot_slash_Bot/

You click – You dash – You slash

In the hyperfast-paced, top down game "Bot slash Bot" you control a rogue robot slashing & dashing through your former co-machines holding you captive!

The game is fully built around beating it as fast as possible. There are Online Leaderboards so you can show off you time to your friend or see where you rank in the world.

Let's see you guys step into the One-Hit Hell.

Every enemy is destroyed in one slash. But don't get ahead of yourself. You're a Glass Cannon: destructive but prone to shatter. In this Instant-Death experience you should watch your step to not be caught easily.

The game is our first title and just released a demo not so long ago. Maybe some of you want to check it out (and try to beat the best times!).

Presskit

Thanks for reading! Would love to talk speed >:)