Walking simulators are a relatively new kind of game. But when done right, they offer experiences that can be incredibly immersive and emotionally stimulating
If you’ve been looking for something new on Steam to play, our Top Five Steam Demo games from the most talented indie developers in the industry are sure to get your pulse racing and your creative juices flowing.
These game developers often fly under the radar, but their creativity, passion, and hard work are what make this industry such an enjoyable experience. So, it is important to recognize them for their efforts and to showcase how capable they are of producing high-quality titles that can, in many cases, compete with those from bigger studios.
So why not take a break from the usual fare and try out these wonderful indie examples? Who knows, one of these small-scale gems might just be the next big thing.
If you're looking for a game of leisurely fun and light-hearted humor, Ariano Games' The Settlings is the one for you. Inspired by the classic PC game, The Lemmings, Settlings is full of unique mechanics like gathering, delivering, building, and fighting, but at your own pace.
You won't have to worry about anything too strenuous or tedious here. And despite its retro pixel art aesthetic, the game itself is far from outdated, and its unique gameplay challenges players to rely on their cleverness instead of sheer power or speed, and rewards players to think outside the box.
But don't worry, thanks to its hypnotic gameplay, The Settlings can be just as calming as it is exciting.
Are you in the mood for a game that takes classic side-scrolling platformer action, amps it up with modern physics, and turns up the fun with a tongue-in-cheek attitude? If so, Moons of Darsalon by Dr. Kucho! Games are just what you’re looking for.
Players take on the role of brave space explorers tasked with using their laser guns and jetpack to rescue their colleagues while defending against pesky enemies and performing feats of terraforming devotion.
If you want to get your platforming earworm swinging and laugh while you play, this retro action adventure will give you an out of this world experience.
So, you're considering Rush Rally 3 by indie developer Brownmonster Limited? Excellent choice my friend. What could be better than a rally driving game with over 20 different cars across 11 countries? Nothing, that's what.
Plus, the game offers plenty of customization and tuning options so you can make your rally car truly unique. After all, why settle for regular when you could go for extraordinary, right? And the real kicker? This game was developed by just one person. Impressive, eh?
So for those who demand quality and fun in a game, Rush Rally 3 is definitely the way to go.
The creators of Blue Sunset Games have outdone themselves with the release of Skinny and Franco: Fists of Violence. Set in Poland, Franko returns to his home country to get his old friend out of trouble and if you've played any of their games before then you know that he won't go easy on his enemies.
Together, Franko and Skinny wreak havoc in the streets of Szczecin using their fast-paced fists to deliver exhilarating action that will leave players amazed. The unique beat 'em up mechanics, like breaking legs, bring a profound emotion to the game while being fun and entertaining at the same time. Ouch!
With its nostalgic charm and clever tactics, Skinny & Franco: Fists of Violence is sure to become a cult classic just like its predecessors.
In Edge of Dead, indie developer Inferno Muse Interactive invites fans of top-down shooters to take on a challenge like no other. Stranded aboard a stalled ore freighter drifting in deep space, you and your motley crew bravely answer the call for help from a star system about to be invaded by mysterious alien forces.
Certain objects are moveable, so it’s up to you to use creative strategies and amass powerful weapons to fight off the intergalactic threat. Who knows, maybe if you’re brave, or lucky enough, you might even uncover the origin of this alien invasion as you travel through Under A Uranium Sky.
With its compelling story, unique characters and immersive sci-fi setting, this game looks set to give players hours of thrilling fun that they won't soon forget. So hop aboard and find out what the future, and secrets of the Uranium Sky, holds.
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