Indie Games

Until now, I hadn’t encountered or heard anything about Frameland: A Binary Tale. This JRPG takes clear inspiration from the classics of the past and immerses you in a world where humanity fights for survival after an event that causes machines and robots to go rogue, taking over what remains of the planet.
You play as Ryiu, mysteriously transported to this strange land with no memory of how he got there. Alongside unexpected allies, you’ll uncover secrets about Condorra and fight to return home. The story is told through two intertwining perspectives, delivering an emotional journey filled with mystery, survival, and hope.
The gameplay revolves around turn-based combat, where timing your moves is crucial for maximum impact. Well-timed attacks and blocks can be the difference between victory and defeat, adding a layer of real-time strategy to classic RPG mechanics. Customize your characters with remnants—special artifacts that grant unique abilities—and plan your moves to exploit enemy..

A few hours ago, I discovered an open-world RPG with a unique retro art style and impressive lore that draws from myths and folklore. It’s called Fallen Gods and is being developed by the indie studio Wormwood Studios, the same team behind the intriguing point-and-click adventure Strangeland.
I think the real strength of this RPG lies in its storytelling. You are cast into a brutal world as a once-mighty deity, now stripped of your divine stature and left to fight your way back to godhood. This narrative-driven rogue-lite RPG emphasizes choice, consequence, and survival. Every playthrough is different, challenging you to navigate a world of shifting paths, mysterious encounters, and morally complex decisions. You’ll have 90 days to reclaim your place in the Cloudlands or face permanent defeat. You can find all the documents detailing the game’s lore on the official website.
At the heart of Fallen Gods are the choices you make. From gathering a warband of loyal followers to deciding whe..

Here we are with the fifth installment of my series dedicated to Indie RPGs that I stumble across from time to time and write about on TBL. I also have to admit I’m a bit overwhelmed by how many great projects I want to talk about but just can’t find the time—new games keep popping up like mushrooms after the rain.
Anyway, below are 10 of the most intriguing titles from recent weeks, including roguelikes, JRPGs, an interesting Battle Brothers-inspired game from the creators of Fell Seal, a survival game featuring vehicular combat straight out of a Mad Max scenario, and an RPG that lets you deal with elves and dinosaurs—yes, you read right—and much more.
Just a heads-up: most of these projects don’t have a confirmed release date yet (except for one, which is already available in Early Access). My goal here is to shine a spotlight on these projects, helping them gain as many wishlists as possible. So, go and support 🙂
Dust RaidersLet’s kick things off with the Mad Max-inspired survival t..