Following the close of Summer Game Fest, the show moved over to the 10th Anniversary edition of the Day of the Devs which was presented by iam8bit and Double Fine. This showcase features a number of indie developers and their games for interested players to look forward to. Let’s take a look at the list of games announced this year:
Beastieball by Wishes Unlimited - trailer | Steam
Coach a sports team of Beasties in this turn-based volleyball RPG. Explore an open world and meet a diverse cast of Ranked coaches, each with their own story. You'll have to defeat them and raise your ranking if you want to compete in the Crown Series.
Hyper Light Breaker by Heart Machine - trailer | Steam
Enter the Overgrowth, a forgotten land in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore open worlds, fight brutal monsters, unlock gear, create new builds, take on the mysterious Crowns, and overthrow the ominous Abyss King in this adventure from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter.
Simpler Times by stoneskip - trailer | Steam
Step into the shoes of Taina as she prepares to move out of her childhood home and begin the next chapter of her life. Relive her memories and learn how she grew into the creative, expressive person she has become. This is a contemplative, cozy experience. There is no score, no timer, no combat, no failing, and no anxiety. Just vibes.
Viewfinder by Sad Owl Studios - trailer | Steam
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single-player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
Hauntii by Moonloop Games - trailer | Steam
Traverse this mysterious world - using your ghostly powers to possess both its inhabitants and the environment itself, leading to a wide range of solutions to combat and puzzle scenarios.
Helskate by Phantom Coast - trailer | Steam
Helskate is a skateboarding action roguelite. Grind, perform tricks, and chain combos to power up your attacks to slay the monsters of Vertheim. Combine unique weapons and gear to suit your playstyle as you fight, die, and upgrade your abilities to come back to this labyrinth over and over again!
Cart Life by Richard Hofmeier - trailer | Steam
Cart Life is a story-based life sim starring three street vendors in a small city in the western United States. Guide their new ventures selling newspapers, coffee, and bagels. Set up shop, manage your budget, serve your customers, and try to survive. Make every decision count.
Henry Halfhead by Lululu Entertainment - trailer | Steam
Meet Henry, merely half a head, but with the peculiar ability to possess and control any object within their reach. Discover every object's unique properties and abilities and cleverly combine them to progress through Henry’s not-so-ordinary everyday life.
Cocoon by Geometric Interactive - trailer | Steam
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
Été by Impossible - trailer | Steam
Été is a relaxing painting game that mixes exploration, creativity, and story elements. Step into the shoes of a budding painter who travels abroad to Montreal for a summer. Unleash color with your paintbrush to explore the city and capture its everyday wonders on canvas.
Summerhill by Land & Sea - trailer | Steam
Summerhill is a story-driven puzzle game in which you play as a young shepherd and their dog. Journey across an ancient, pastoral landscape to reunite your scattered flock, and unearth the mysteries of a long-forgotten past.
Eternights by Studio Sai - trailer | Steam
Eternights is a dating action game where you try to make the most out of life during the apocalypse. Monday: Go on a date. Tuesday: Clear dungeon. Friday: Freak out! The clock is ticking!
Retro Gadgets by Studio Evil - trailer | Steam
Retro Gadgets is a gadget creation station where you invent, build, solder, code, and customize your own electrifying gadgets then share them with the world.
Mars First Logistics by Shape Shop - trailer | Steam
Build physically simulated rovers and transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the surface of Mars. Earn funds, unlock new parts, and use your ingenuity to help the martians establish a new home. Playable solo or in online co-op!
Saltsea Chronicles by Die Gute Fabrik - trailer | Steam
It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights.
This list of games was full of interesting titles and, of course, some that aren’t going to catch your interest. The mix between genres and game types in this list is impressive and they always manage to put together a list of games that anybody can find a handful of interesting new games to follow. Yet another Day of the Devs in the books! Let us know in the comments, which games caught your attention?
