You thought it was time for 2025’s packed release schedule to wind down, didn’t you? We’ve still got a full month ahead of us, and just like the first 11 months of 2025, December is packed with exciting game launches from independent game developers and publishers. Just like the year’s other hits, these 10 indie games (all pulled from my personal Steam wishlist) shouldn’t fly under your radar! Take a much-needed break from holiday shopping, bird-stuffing, and tree-trimming to tackle a new game or two. Hectic holiday schedule throwing a wrench in your downtime? I hear you! Take a quick second to add these new indie games to your Steam wishlist and come back to ’em when you’ve worked your way through your backlog.
Check out these all-new indie games before they launch on Steam next month:
Scrabdackle
RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
GENRE: Metroidvania; Souls-like
Scrabdackle is the “magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.” Add Scrabdackle to your wishlist before it comes to Steam in Early Access on December 2.
Effulgence RPG
RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
GENRE: Party; RPG
“Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG set in a unique character-based world where enemies are more than just obstacles – they ARE the resource. 💀 Destroy them to forge better gear!” Effulgence RPG lands on Steam in Early Access on Tuesday, December 2. Download the free demo now!
Kingdom of Night
RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
GENRE: Action; RPG
Kingdom of Night follows a group of unwitting teens through 1980s Miami as they fight frightening, supernatural forces. “Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.” Check out the Kingdom of Night demo and add it to your Steam wishlist today.
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ROUTINE
RELEASE DATE: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
GENRE: Survival Horror
“ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.” If you’re feeling brave, download ROUTINE when it lands on Steam on December 4.
Away From Home
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
GENRE: RPG; Rhythm
Away From Home, a quirky turn-based RPG, is coming to Steam early next month. The game’s Steam listing describes Away From Home as a “Rhythm based RPG experience” that incorporates “detailed pixel art and expressive animation. Experience a fun world with lots of colorful characters. Come and disrupt their peace!”
Unboxathon
RELEASE DATE: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
GENRE: Cute; Simulation
“Unboxathon is a cute content-packed incremental game about opening mystery boxes. Find rare items, upgrade your skills, and unlock new boxes & features! Collect shiny items, pop bubble wrap, and materialize artifacts out of thin air. Can you find your lost childhood plush?” Unbox your own cute loot in the free Unboxathon demo and nab the full game when it drops on Steam on December 8.
Skate Story
RELEASE DATE: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
GENRE: Sports; Action
“Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of the Underworld as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Skate fast to destroy demons and save other tortured souls on your journey from fragile beginner to a hardened skater.” Shred through the free demo and add Skate Story to your Steam wishlist here.
UNBEATABLE
RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
GENRE: Rhythm
After a delay in early November, UNBEATABLE comes to Steam on December 9. “UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.” Find the free demo on Steam now.
Outhold
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
GENRE: Strategy
“Outhold is a short, minimalistic incremental game that blends tower defense strategy with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.” Wishlist Outhold on Steam or try the demo today.
Bleu Bayou
RELEASE DATE: December 2025
GENRE: Action; Roguelite
“A lonesome crawdad mired in debt, you vie to topple the loan sharks and cruel robber barons who run your neck of the bayou. Lob your machete, sling your harpoon, and unlock 100+ upgrades as you battle and bet your way through this surreal 8-bit roguelike boss rush.” Find Bleu Bayou and its free demo on Steam here.
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