The indie scene has been booming for a while. Games made by small studios can be as popular as big ones. These studios have also given us amazing games like Hollow Knight and Stardew Valley. So, it would be obvious to get excited for the next batch of indie games coming in 2025.
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Upcoming Indie Games 2025
Slay the Spire 2
Slay the Spire 2 is a sequel to the great roguelike deckbuilder that was launched in 2019. The sequel has been developed on a new engine and will be available in Early Access. The game will come with a variety of strategies to test out and decks to construct. Even additional gameplay options are being hinted at by the developers. However, we’ll have to wait and find out what they are.
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
With a new case to quack as the one and only gumshoe, Eugene McQuacklin, developer Happy Broccoli Games is back. Yes, after the Secret Salami adventure, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping offers us a new mystery to solve. It takes us to a posh campsite that has seen some unexplained spookiness. As the bird investigator, it will be our responsibility to examine the evidence for hints and make deductions while questioning suspects.
Date Everything
Date Everything appears to be a riot, according to developer Sassy Chap Games. With 100 fully voiced dateable characters, it is said to be a sandbox dating simulator. Additionally, as the name suggests, you will be dating everything because “dateviators” are magic glasses that make various items in your house come to life and become dateable. Furthermore, each of them has a unique story to tell, and you will have the freedom to choose whether to make them your friend, lover, or even adversary.
Crescent County
On the back of a motorbroom, Crescent County claims to take us into an open world. The forthcoming “delivery life sim” will immerse you in the position of a package courier, complete with vibrant style. You can even assist the locals by participating in some racing. You will be able to personalize your residence and your broom in a variety of ways as you discover occupations to fill your time. With the promise of romance, you can meet new people along the journey, get to know them, and possibly even discover love.
Map Map
As the name suggests, Map Map is a game about maps created by Pipapo Games. You assume the role of a cartographer who sets out to explore islands and map them out by placing marks in pertinent spots, giving the game’s setting a hint of Breath of the Wild. You must use your sense of direction and adventure abilities to fill in the blank map with the landmarks and ruins you encounter. Additionally, you can attempt to find buried riches.
