Summer game showcase season is just getting started, and already, players have tuned into brand-new trailers, release date announcements, and other news from independent developers and publishers worldwide. Whether you gravitate to puzzles, roguelike deckbuilders, or cute n’ cozy exploration games, Steam’s newest arrivals are sure to please. While some indie studios strike gold with titles that become mainstream hits, most independent teams lean on word of mouth, social media impressions, Steam interactions, and viral clips from content creators to pull potential players to their projects.
My Steam wishlist is full to bursting, but that’s not stopping me from continually adding new and upcoming indies that pique my interest. These six new arrivals, all released within the last 48 hours, are poised to consume most of my weekend. Add these cuties to your wishlist, download free demos, or buy your favorite today to take advantage of day-one discounts while you can! Check out six new indie games on Steam that belong on your radar:
Cardburners
“CardBurners is a chaotic fast-paced, solo or online versus card game. You must play your cards quickly before they burn in your hand! Mix and match completely different sets of cards and rules to create unique action packed games.” Cardburners is available NOW on Steam! Wishlist, download the free demo, or dive right in with a launch-day discounted copy.
Scale the Depths
“Fish, scale, sell, repeat. Scale the Depths is a casual fishing game built around this simple but satisfying loop. Feed hungry customers, upgrade your gear, and uncover the many secrets hidden beneath the surface.” Check out Scale the Depths‘ demo on Steam or nab the brand-new game at a discount (’til the deal expires on June 11).
Kioku: Last Summer
“Kioku: Last Summer invites you to a vibrant island as Asti, a young girl exploring her first summer in a new home. Uncover mysteries, forge friendships, and relive the magic of summer as a child in this charming adventure!” Embark on a warm-weather adventure in Kioku: Last Summer, out today on PC via Steam!
What’s the Password?
Relish 100 “eureka!” moments in What’s the Password?, a short indie password-based puzzle game from developer-publisher TrampolineTales. Bust four-digit passwords like a pro and enjoy satisfying minimalistic visuals in a minigame-packed title that should only take players a few hours to finish. Find What’s the Password? on Steam now!
Lexispell
In roguelike word game Lexispell, players must carefully combine characters to form impressive words, earn magical upgrades, and send their score to the sky. Enjoy three unique game modes, face challenging bosses, and spell your way to success. Buy the brand-new word-based roguelike Lexispell on Steam today to secure the game’s launch-day discount.
868-BACK
In 868-BACK, a computer-hacking strategy roguelike, gamers’ mission is to “dismantle capitalism one server at a time! Use hacking powers to fight enemies, steal the servers’ data, and face increasingly nasty situations before being disconnected (again!) by the richest corporations on earth.” Download 868-BACK on Steam today!
