Here are fifteen interesting and creative #IndieGames that we saw at yesterday's #IndieGamesConnect! Please check out these games and developers, and let us know what we missed!

https://indietsushin.net/posts/2023-05-01-Pickup-Indie-Games-Connect-2023

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Some of the goodies we got today. Guide/art/music book for Jomon Kometaro and the card version of BATTING CARD GAME #IndieGamesConnect

El Panadero by SketchyCeviche

Really wanted to see what this game was all about because there were all these hot sauce bottles piled up on the booth table, but it was always crowded so we didn't have the chance. And after watching the trailer and playing the demo (playable in browser on itch!) it is just, SO MUCH, I love it, I need it ahaha #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-ESfb65QVs

https://sketchyceviche.itch.io/el-panadero

OU by G-MODE

I can't believe I've never mentioned OU on the site yet, this is like THE indie game that people have been talking about for years and years at this point. And I guess it's finally releasing this year, maybe?! Anyway it is a gorgeous adventure game, seriously look at this trailer, need I say more. Coming to Switch and Steam #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3w1wU8XRFI

https://gmodecorp.com/cs/ou/

ヘルヘル Hell Hell by MONORYLLIS

Team up with your friends to escape from Hell! Stealth past oni, collect items to disguise yourselves, and find the gate to Heaven! Coming soon to Steam (and apparently Switch and mobile? can't find links for those yet tho) #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyBSsIgWShA

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2354870/__Hell_Hell/

CASSETTE BOY by Wonderland Kazakiri

Very cool exploration puzzle game where everything looks 2D but are actually 3D objects where only the things currently visible actually exist. Rotate your perspective around to add or subtract items in the world to retrieve more tapes and abilities. Charming GB-style graphics and music #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYfR_GKUjAE

https://cb.blk-quest.com/

ゆるゆる劇場 (YuruYuru Stage) by KaeruPanda

Cute and charming adventure game series (nine in total, I believe?) that are being remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Looks like a chill time with minigames and all that good stuff #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsGLziKqdQg

https://www.kaerupanda.tokyo/project

ゆるゆる劇場 (YuruYuru Stage) by KaeruPanda

Cute and charming adventure game series (nine in total, I believe?) that are being remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Looks like a chill time with minigames and all that good stuff #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsGLziKqdQg

https://www.kaerupanda.tokyo/project

Toyforming by Toyforming Studios

This looks so fun that I went ahead and bought it on my phone. Draw stuff to populate your little planet, and the game's AI will try to decide what it is and have it behave accordingly. So if you draw a rabbit, the game will make it jump around, a T-Rex will try to eat everything, etc. Available on Android and iOS #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEmj5jwdeyI

https://www.toyforming.com/

TITANCLIMB by Sand Vehicle

Beautiful exploration game where you climb up big hulking Titans and just kinda chill out. I can't be the only one who wanted a non-combat version of Shadow of the Colossus, and this looks like that. Under development, follow the devs @SandVehicle@twitter.com for news about release #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsDCQOpNWVs

https://sandvehicle.studio.site/ja

TITANCLIMB by Sand Vehicle

Beautiful exploration game where you climb up big hulking Titans and just kinda chill out. I can't be the only one who wanted a non-combat version of Shadow of the Colossus, and this looks like that. Under development, follow the devs @SandVehicle@twitter.com for news about release #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsDCQOpNWVs

https://sandvehicle.studio.site/ja

MAGIC CHAOS by SUPER STARMINE

Twin-stick multiplayer bullet hell battle arena! Zip around and shoot down your enemies before they can take you out! Looks like a really fun party game, coming soon to Steam #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy1StaSvkJE

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1785220/MAGIC_CHAOS/

PixelJunk Scrappers by Q-Games

Side-scrolling beat-'em-up where you and three buddies take out the trash! Beat up enemies, pick up trash around the city, and throw them all away in your team's dump truck. Fun couch co-op game with that wonderful PixelJunk charm #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ-tRhiSfzM

https://www.q-games.com/en/pixeljunk-scrappers-deluxe/

じょうもんコメ太郎 (Jomon Kometaro) by koreishi

Super charming retro platformer set in the Jomon Era! Really catchy music and fun character designs. Only problem is that I don't think you can buy it digitally, only physically?! We bought a card and artbook that came with the code, but can't seem to find a website. Gonna contact the devs later to see what's up. But otherwise, very fun stuff #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTNTsMMfRZY

Steel Empire Chronicles

I dunno if this really counts as an indie game, but I love it so who cares! Contains the remake of the original Steel Empire, plus remastered versions from Genesis and GBA! Horizontal shmup action with very cool steampunk setpieces. Coming soon to PC, Switch, and PlayStation 4. If you only want the remake, that's already out on Steam #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXyUYPFRJ2E

https://store.steampowered.com/app/563260/Steel_Empire/

Steel Empire Chronicles

I dunno if this really counts as an indie game, but I love it so who cares! Contains the remake of the original Steel Empire, plus remastered versions from Genesis and GBA! Horizontal shmup action with very cool steampunk setpieces. Coming soon to PC, Switch, and PlayStation 4. If you only want the remake, that's already out on Steam #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXyUYPFRJ2E

https://store.steampowered.com/app/563260/Steel_Empire/

Recolit by Image Labo

Gorgeous pixel art adventure game. You've crash-landed your spaceship in a perpetually dark town filled with people made of light. Help them out and figure out what is going on. Demo available on itch and Steam #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I37_zESGDpY

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250630/Recolit/

https://uimss.itch.io/recolit

Back Alley Chronicle by 路地裏電脳研究所

Adventure game through this nostalgic low-poly city with maze-like narrow alleys. Help lost souls and monsters and enjoy the charming atmosphere. Coming soon to Steam Early Access #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ya6_0jg2Gc

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2284410/Back_alley_chronicle/

TRANSANGLE by Myojoworks:

Interesting puzzle platformer where you are a triangle who stabs into the sides of the walls with your corners when you jump, and can rotate the screen around you. Demo playable in browser at Unity Room! #IndieGamesConnect #IndieGames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJ9VYEQhEY

https://unityroom.com/games/transangle_spdemo

Currently at Konami #IndieGamesConnect! dunno if I can effectively livetoot it since it's quite crowded and there are No Photos signs up, so I'll try to do a review when we get home if nothing else 👍