10 More Hidden Indie Gems of October
Welcome to the second half of my dive into October’s indie release schedule to find the games you might not know about, but really should.
Potionomics
In this highly anticipated game, you play as Sylvia, a penniless witch who inherited her dead uncle’s potion shop. Potionomics expertly mixes deck building, shop simulation, and an intricately crafted story with developing friendships (or more).
Potionomics releases on the 17th of October on Steam.
Nitro Kid
Let yourself be swept away by this high energy cyber kung-fu roguelike deck builder. Packed to the brim with ‘80s neon aesthetics, build your deck and use martial arts to fight your way up the infinity tower.
Nitro kid releases on the 18th of October on Steam.
Ukraine War Stories
A free game filled with passion and heart, Ukraine War Stories is a set of visual novels about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Each story is a real testimony of citizens in the beginning of the war. Created in war-ridden Kyiv, let these Ukrainian developers tell you their stories.
Ukraine war stories releases on the 18th of October on Steam.
AN IOU
With disturbing visuals and branching story arcs which fall and rise into a variety of different endings, AN IOU tells a story of love, longing, and loss, that will be sure to haunt you in the dark.
IOU releases on the 31st of October on Steam.
Mars Base
Stardew valley meets the Martian, you are the colony’s botanist in charge of turning Mars’s soil from barren to fruitful using all the tools at your disposal. Customize your base, build relationships, and brave the dangers of the mysterious planet for the wellbeing of your fellow colonists.
Mars base releases on the 17th of October on Steam.
Faith
On September 21, 1986, two priests arrived at the Martin Family home in rural Connecticut to investigate an apparent case of demonic possession. Only two people would leave the house alive.
Become a priest in this ‘80s inspired horror game using its pixel graphics for haunting visuals. Struggle against demons and your own weakening faith as you try to make it out alive.
Faith releases on the 21st of October on Steam.
Jennifer Wilde
In 1921, young French artist Jennifer Chevalier’s father died. But it was no accident, she’s sure of it. Taking matters into her own hands, and helped along by the ghost of her father’s lover, Oscar Wilde, the two join a revolution, relying on each other to navigate crime and the shared loss of their loved one.
Jennifer Wilde releases on the 18th of October on Steam.
Shadow Government Simulator
In this turn-turn based strategy game, let your inner evil side take over as you aim to take over the world with any means necessary. Bribery, seduction, intimidation, spying, use all the tools in your arsenal for what you truly deserve: World Domination.
Shadow government simulator releases on the 17th of October on Steam.
Last Command
Last command mixes the nostalgic Snake with Bullet Hell action as you maneuver through barrages of attacks. Use hidden data to upgrade your snake as you explore a secret filled world filled with harmful programs.
Last command releases on the 25th of October on Steam and later on switch
Little Hellions
Why fight when you can just throw your friend onto an upcoming train? In this passive aggressive fighting game, put yourself in dangerous situations and then use your mighty hook to change places with your opponent just before disaster strikes, laughing at their fate.
With a demo available, Little helions releases on the 31st of october on Steam.
Author Spotlight
I'm Leeze, an aro ace content creator/ musician from France. I've been playing games my whole life with a special interest in Indie games as I grow more and more tired of the state of AAA companies. I love to feel the passion indie studios put in their work and I want to do my part to help them grow and flourish.
