The best April indie games include some serious heavy-hitters, so if you’ve been waiting for a good time to get stuck into some new games, it seems like you’d be a fool to miss April’s offerings. There are action games, story games, an incredibly cool VR title, and also a game about crabs.
It’s worth noting that alongside these indie games, there are also games like Sea of Thieves on PlayStation 5, and also the brand-new game from Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball Z, called Sand Land. But back to indies… whether you want something serious or sweet, there are plenty of options to check out this month. To ensure you know which ones to keep an eye on, we’ve made a little list of the most promising among them. Let’s get stuck into it, shall we?
Minishoot’ Adventures – 2
Sometimes a game just looks cute, and that’s very much the case with Minishoot’ Adventures. But while it does undoubtedly look adorable, that’s not the only appealing thing about it, as the gameplay is actually shaping up to be pretty intense and action-packed too. You play as a little spaceship who has to explore a big beautiful world filled with monsters, all to try and save your friends. It even has a demo you can play right now.
Beat Slayer – 4
Good news, Beat Slayer is another game with a demo you can play right now. A roguelite hack-n-slash game where action is at the forefront, staying on the beat is integral to success in Beat Slayer. It’s a nice mix of genres, we’ve seen before with a few other games, and as long as it delivers on its idea, it’ll be a lot of fun to play too.
Turbo Golf Racing – 4
In Early Access at the moment, and fully releasing on April 4th, Turbo Golf Racing is worth your attention and if you’re looking for a game that’s an enjoyable change of pace. As implied by the name, you’re playing golf here, but you’re in a car, and rather than all taking turns, you and your competitors all get to try and play simultaneously. It’s hectic, it’s frantic, and it’s an immense amount of fun.
Yet Another Fantasy Title – 10
Sometimes you just want to get stuck into a classic fantasy game, and that’s what Yet Another Fantasy Title is offering (with yet another demo available now). An action-adventure game where you can do just about anything; there’s magic, monsters, and probably a few too many side quests, all in a world filled with humour. What’s not to like?
Harold Halibut – 16
Sure to top everyone’s list for the most unique game of 2024, Harold Halibut is a handmade stop-motion adventure about friendship and discovery. You play as the synonymous Harold as you search for a ‘home’ in a gorgeous claymation-style retro-future spaceship that just happens to be at the bottom of an alien ocean.
Umurangi Generation VR – 18
Umurangi Generation is one of the most interesting games released in the last few years. It’s a game where you explore a dystopia, take pictures and slowly uncover different mysteries and information about the world you find yourself in. It’s fascinating, and the new idea of putting it into virtual reality is pure genius. It’s hard to talk about much else without spoiling things, so we’re just going to say that you should play it (whether in VR or not).
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – 23
If you’re looking for an RPG with a huge cast of characters, a gripping storyline, incredible graphics, and good gameplay, then you should be looking no further than Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Cited as a spiritual successor to director Yoshitaka Murayama’s Suikoden series, we’re expecting this to be massive (both literally and commercially) and keep JRPG fans, and you, entertained for dozens of hours.
Another Crab’s Treasure – 25
If you’ve ever wanted to play a souls-like where you get to be a crab, then it turns out that very specific desire is going to be answered by Another Crab’s Treasure. Made by the team that created the incredible Going Under, Another Crab’s Treasure is an underwater soulslike where you can steal other crab’s homes, hermit crab-style, and then use those in battle to aid you. It looks amazing, and we’re pinchin’ ourselves with excitement!
