We’re back with another round of July indie games, this time focusing on the second half of the month! And in case you missed it, make sure to check out Part 1 of our coverage as well!
The Drifter (July 17)
A pixel art adventure game with a dark, gritty vibe, inspired by the works of Stephen King, Michael Crichton and John Carpenter. The Drifter was easily among my favorite demos from this June’s Steam Next Fest, and based on what I’ve played of it, I think this is one adventure game that any point & click fan should keep an eye on.
DREADZONE (July 17)
A first-person survival game set in world devastated by a viral outbreak that turned humans into zombified abominations. Here’s the twist, though: you’re infected, too. Dropped into an isolated quarantine zone created specifically for the infected, your only option is to craft tools, scavenge for supplies and fight mutated monstrosities while trying to find a cure for the virus. But only if you want to – you could also choose to succumb to the infection and gain the powers of the mutated horde.
The King is Watching (July 21)
Managing a kingdom is no easy task. Optimally, you’d want all your workers to work, all your miners to mine, and all your knights to… do knightly stuff. But here’s the thing: you have to keep your royal gaze on them, otherwise they’ll stop working and start lazing about. How rude.
UnderMine 2 (July 22)
A follow-up to its predecessor from 2020, UnderMine 2 returns with more underground roguelike action as you delve into the complex depths of the titular Undermine. Don’t wanna go alone? No problem! Grab a friend and explore together in 2-player co-op. The more the merrier, as they say.
s.p.l.i.t (July 24)
A narrative-driven psychological horror game about hacking into an unethical superstructure. You’ll use various software to try and pull off your attack, communicate with other technicians via IRC channels to collect valuable intel, and solve “detailed command prompt hacking puzzles” for full immersion.
One-Eyed Likho (July 28)
A first-person narrative horror-adventure game seeped in Slavic mythology that immediately caught my eye due to its impressive visual aesthetic and intriguing subject matter. In it, players must find the titular Likho, a one-eyed creature from folklore that serves as the embodiment of misfortune, and escape their own “evil fate”.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (July 31)
If I introduce this one as a “2D Ninja Gaiden game from the creators of Blasphemous”, I’ve probably already sold you on it. My first impressions of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound were quite positive back when I tried its demo: tight controls, flashy animations, gorgeous pixel art and two playable characters with different abilities to master. Good stuff.
