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story-driven indie games (24)

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7.6New
Werewolf: The Inner Beast
Tense, atmospheric horror with rough edges
May 6, 2026
9.3New
Mixtape
Nostalgic, music‑first coming‑of‑age short game
May 7, 2026
8.3
Above the Snow
Cozy Alpine management with story and trails
Apr 23, 2026
8.5
OPUS: Prism Peak
Photography-led narrative adventure with heart and quirks
Apr 15, 2026
9.0
PRAGMATA
Sci‑fi action with hacking, heart and top performance.
Apr 16, 2026
8.5
People of Note
Musical JRPG with rhythm-driven combat
Apr 7, 2026
8.3
Screamer
Arcade combat racing with twin‑stick finesse.
Mar 26, 2026
9.0
My Little Puppy
Wholesome, emotional dog adventure
Nov 6, 2025
8.7
BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
A faithful HD remaster of a modern JRPG classic.
Mar 12, 2026
8.4
Resident Evil Requiem
Dual perspectives, stunning visuals, shaky launch.
Feb 26, 2026
7.6
Styx: Blades of Greed
Goblin parkour meets deep stealth, with rough edges.
Feb 19, 2026
8.2
REANIMAL
Atmospheric co‑op horror that lingers.
Feb 13, 2026
8.0
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Anime-perfect combat with roster bloat and some network headaches.
Aug 5, 2025
8.2
ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
Stylish, violent, gloriously Suda-like action.
Feb 10, 2026
8.2
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS Visions of Four Heroes
What-if campaigns, new weapons, mixed value.
Jan 21, 2026
8.4
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
Grand JRPG payoff for fans, hybrid Field+Command combat.
Jan 15, 2026
8.2
Sea of Stars
Lovely pixel JRPG — stunning art, solid combat, some repetition
Aug 28, 2023
9.2
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Faithful remake, emotional payoff, addictive hybrid combat.
Sep 19, 2025
8.5
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
Gorgeous HD‑2D remakes — DQ2 shines, DQ1 uneven.
Oct 30, 2025
6.5
Winter Burrow
Cozy, story-driven survival with great vibes — rough edges included.
Nov 12, 2025
8.0
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Prologue Demo
A polished JRPG demo with stunning visuals and classic turn-based combat.
Feb 9, 2023
8.3
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon - Sanctuary of Sarras DLC
Sunken secrets, new skill trees, 15 hours of content
Dec 15, 2025
7.6
Constance
Lovely short Metroidvania, gorgeous art, some rough edges.
Nov 24, 2025
7.4
UNBEATABLE
Two-button rhythm adventure: style, music, and growing pains.
Dec 9, 2025