7 Hidden Indie Gems of February 2023
Welcome to the first half of my dive into February’s indie release schedule to find the games you might not know about, but really should.
Rhythm Sprout
He is coming KING SUGAR DADDY
Step to the rhythm and fight to the beat as the Chosen Onion Knight. Dive into a world full of quirky characters and original music inspired by all kinds of genres. Defend the vegetable kingdom against its sweet invaders by conquering challenging rhythm levels. Perfect your scores and unlock extra mode for unending replayability!
With a demo available, Rhythm Sprout releases on the 1st of February on Steam, Epic, Playstation, and Xbox.
Deliver Us Mars
Sequel to the award winning Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric and action packed sci-fi experience. The earth is dying, and after receiving a mysterious distress call from Mars, four astronauts are sent on one last mission, go and recover the ARK colony ships stolen by a mysterious organization, and with their technology, ensure the survival of the human race.
Deliver Us Mars releases on the 2nd of February on Steam, Epic, Playstation, and Xbox.
Tails: The Backbone Preludes
What are the moments in life that make us who we are today?
In this narrative prologue to The Backbone, immerse yourself in the lives of Howard, a photography major experiencing college alongside his roommate, Larry. Clarissa, an heiress who will never be good enough for her father. Renee, who's confronting the lack of agency in her life. And Eli, a scientist beginning to question if what he is doing is really for the greater good.
Play it again and again. Character traits, branching dialogues, and randomized events open up new paths every time the stories are relived. Guide the four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver.
With a demo available, Tails: The Backbones Preludes, releases on the 2nd of February on Steam, and Epic Game store.
Re:THM once upon a time
Rain rises, and fallen foes come back from the dead in this time twisting rhythm rpg.
After defeating the Monster King, the hero Astelro kills the Human King, using his device to reverse the flow of time. Play through the story backwards, and discover the consequences of the actions Asterlo has come to regret. Will you get stuck in the past? Or will you be strong enough to live through your future?
Re:THM releases in Early Access on the 9th of February on Steam.
BOKURA
Are you and I really seeing the world the same way?
Follow the story of two boys who ran away from home on their quests to go as far as they possibly can. After fainting from the sight of a dead deer on their journey, both wake up to parallel, but very different worlds. One sees a world of animals, the other of machines, but both worlds are the same, and the boys need each other to navigate their own perspective.
Play in co-op, as you cannot finish this game alone. Communicate on your sofa or online, to help the two boys reach the end of their journey.
BOKURA releases in early access on the 13th of February on Steam.
Mortal Meal
You are dead, but your spirit remains.
Play as an untethered spirit and brave unspeakable horrors to gather memories of your past to uncover the truth about your life, and your death.
Mortal Meal releases on the 13th of February on Steam and itch.io.
Blanc
An unlikely friendship born out of survival. After a snow storm separates them from their families, a wolf cub and a fawn have to work together and use their strengths to solve puzzles and brave the struggles of their journey back home.
Blanc releases on the 14th of February on Switch, Steam, and the Epic game store.
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.
