The 10 Indie Games for PC | April 2022
Skabma - Snowfall
Genre: Action, Adventure Developer: Red Stage Entertaiment Release Date: 22 April 2022 Skabma - Snowfall represents a third-person narrative adventure in which you take on the role of Áilu, a young shepherd in search of an escaped reindeer. During his journey he finds the Goavddis, an enchanted old drum that will serve as a starting point for unraveling the mystery of the protagonist's village where, following an accident, a mysterious epidemic begins to spread among people and animals. There is little time before the infected pass to a better life, but the drum contains the ancient knowledge of the healers of Sami, the Noaidis. Áilu therefore has a hope to save his people, and to do so he will have to overcome puzzles and platforming challenges.Skabma - Snowfall is certainly one of the most interesting indies of April 2022 as it explores the culture and stories of the Sami, a truly existed indigenous people commonly known as Lapp. Inhabitants of the Sápmi region (today the area north of Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula), the Sami are devoted to fishing and reindeer husbandry. During the gameplay you can then discover the beauty of the Nordic tribe and the old bonfire stories, all with fascinating 3D graphics that will transport you directly to the world of Áilu.
Turbo overkill
Genre: Action Developer: Trigger Happy Interactive Release Date: April 22, 2022In Turbo Overkill you will have to face hordes of enemies using the missiles in Johnny's arms and a chainsaw built into his leg, which will allow you to cut opponents in half with a single kick; in addition, you can unlock and upgrade various weapon skills, with which you will become the best bounty hunter in the city. In the indie there are over twenty fast-paced levels full of secrets, bonus and collectible areas that will keep you busy for several hours, and the Cyberpunk style will make exploration a pleasure for the eyes.
tERRORbane
Genre: Adventure, RPG Developer: BitNine Studio Release Date: April 1, 2022 How many times are you stuck in bugs and glitches while playing? With tERRORbane, the developers make this common discomfort the protagonist of a comic adventure set in a bizarre, wonderful and bug-ridden world. In this peculiar RPG you will have to exploit the system's imperfections to make your way through the different sections of the game, which will be full of hilarious characters.Uragun
Genre: Action Developer: Kool2Play Release Date: April 12, 2022 Let's go back to the shooter genre with Uragun , in which you will be a friendly yet lethal Mech unit. Your task will be to defeat hordes of revolting machines, led by an AI with the dream of destroying the planet. The levels will be short, and for this reason they will be intense and frenetic, so you will have to be able to make the most of your skills as well as understand the weaknesses of the enemies to triumph; during the adventure you will pass through completely different scenarios, from the snow-capped peaks of North America to a futuristic Hong Kong, which will make the work interesting and not monotonous.As the levels pass you will be able to unlock many weapons and skills, the which ones will be suitable in different situations: since you cannot hide from your opponents, you just have to try all possible combinations to become unbeatable.
Ganryu 2
Genre: Action Developer: Storybird Studio Release Date: April 22, 2022 Ganryu 2, sequel to the VISCO title released for NEOGEO back in 1999, is set in a 17th century feudal Japan and is heavily inspired by the story of Takezo Musashi, a real-life samurai whose life was brought back to the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. In the new hack'n'slash your goal will be to defeat Kojiro - former antagonist of the first work -, in order to free his spirit definitively.To get to the final battle you will have to travel across Japan from north to south, through all four seasons and exploring its enchanting sceneries. In addition to his faithful katana, Musashi will be equipped with various skills and useful tools to defeat enemies. Ganryu 2 is the perfect title for you among the indies of April 2022 if you are a lover of 2D side-scrolling games or pixel graphics, but also if you are simply tempted by the idea of killing hordes of enemies with a katana in various settings of Japan.
Kaiju Wars
Genre: Strategy Developer: Foolish Mortals Games, Michael Long Release Date: April 28, 2022 Let's stay in the Japanese atmosphere with Kaiju Wars, a 2D strategy game where you take on the role of the mayor of the city of Floatio, whose job is to contain the devastating power of a kaiju attack. To do this you will have to position tanks and jets in order to slow the advance of the monsters, but also to build sacrificial military bases, send air vehicles to distract enemies and protect city streets.Over the course of the campaign (di about eight hours in duration) you will have to face five types of kaiju, which not only cannot be killed until you develop an anti-monster serum, but can also mutate into even more powerful and devastating forms. In addition, there are also the local versus mode in which one player will be in the guise of humans and the other as kaiju, the online mode where you can compete against high mayors and the creation mode where you can generate your own war scenario. br>
Outbreak: Contagious Memories
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG Developer: Dead Drop Studios LLC Release Date: April 6, 2022 If the monsters of Kaiju Wars weren't enough for you, among the best indie of April 2022 there is also Outbreak: Contagious Memories, a title reminiscent of the classic horror games of the 90s such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, in which survival is determined by decisions made on the spot, the objects collected and the ability to notice messages scattered around the map.In this play you will play Lydia, who wakes up in an abandoned warehouse along with other survivors who intend to leave her behind; Instead, the girl takes command of the group and goes in search of a way to escape the haunted city, solving puzzles and killing waves of monsters. If only the sight of the zombies terrifies you, you can also choose to play the campaign with a friend thanks to the co-op mode, with which you can decide how to approach every situation so as not to die.
In addition, the title contains also unlockable bonus content, such as Operation Rabid Wolf, an arcade mode in which you'll have to fight alone or with a friend to rescue survivors. If you are a fan of speedruns, you can try to complete the main campaign in record time, and with no tools but your fists.
Cat Café Manager
Genre: Simulation, Strategy Developer : Roost Games Release Date: April 14, 2022 After defeating hundreds of monsters you may want to relax, and the perfect title to do so is Cat Café Manager, a strategic game in which - as you may have guessed from the name - you will be the manager of a cat café , which is a delightful bar populated by cats. Your task will be to fix the place, impress the citizens and, of course, make friends with all the felines in the area; you will therefore have to choose a perfect menu, have the right attitude and host the right cats.In addition to striving to become the best café on Caterful Way, you can also explore the town and talk to all its inhabitants, participate in events, discover new recipes and reveal the secrets of the local community. The graphics in the game are adorable, and you're sure to be hooked by the felines too.
Chinatown Detective Agency
Genre: Adventure Developer: General Interactive Co. Release Date: April 7, 2022 Among the best indies of April 2022 there is also Chinatown Detective Agency, a point and click with innovative mechanics where you will play the role of Amira Darma, an ex-policewoman who has just opened her detective agency. You will therefore have to choose your customers, travel the world and solve dangerous cases using research carried out in reality.The artwork is in full cybernoir style, with lots of neon, graffiti and purple tints. From your base in Singapore you will travel to over a hundred different environments in search of clues; however, when you no longer know which cat to peel you will have to search beyond the game, carrying out real searches on the internet, for example to find the code of an airport or to interpret a miserable sentence. Time is money, and every choice you make will affect Amira's story, so you'll need to ponder every decision and use your money sparingly. In short, if you have always dreamed of becoming a sort of Sherlock Holmes within Blade Runner, Chinatown Detective Agency is certainly among the indies of April 2022 that you must not miss.
The Iron Oath
Genre: Adventure, RPG, Strategy Developer: Curious Panda Games Release Date: April 19, 2022 We conclude our list with The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of a mercenary company will depend on your decisions. You will be the leader of a gang in the harsh kingdom of Caelum, and you will have to engage recruits, manage your operations with intelligence and embark on dangerous missions in order to not only survive, but also enrich yourself and increase the prestige of your company.As in the previous title, also in this case your choices will affect your lives, those of your teammates and Inter Caelum. It will therefore be crucial to manage mercenaries, finances and political relations in order to avoid enemies and deadly traps and take advantage of the changes in the kingdom.
That's it for the best indies of April 2022; from Cyperpunk-style FPS to adorable management software to folk tales, there really is something for everyone! We remind you once again that you can find all the titles mentioned on Steam, where the technical specifications and prices will also be reported.
