Well, September is here – shocking I know. It’s another bumper month. I’m sure many of you are still tending to your cult as a certain lamb like I am. Who would’ve thought cleaning up poop and sacrificing those who aren’t devout to the cause. Good times, I love ewe Cult Of The Lamb!
There’s also more Aussie indie games coming out this month! Wayward Strand, coming from the crew at Ghost Pattern. Boasting over 25,000 lines of voiced dialogue this is one that’s coming out the gate on a whole other level! I’m very excited to see this one achieve great things! As a narrative game developer, this project is so inspiring to me so I bet it will be just as enjoyable to experience as a player!
And don’t forget JUSTICE SUCKS! This one is an arcade adventure where you’ll take up arms as a robo-vac named Dusty who’s gotta protect his home. I’m a sucker(HAHA) for a game where you play as a robo-vac, maybe it’s because I don’t yet own my own. Samurai Punk has made quite the name for themselves as an indie developer – creating amazing games and apparel. If you see their booth at a convention, pop in and check their threads out after you try out their thrilling roster of games!
But without further ado, enjoy September’s list of magnificent indie releases!
Ooblets
Developer: Glumberland
Release Date: September 1st, 2022
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Simulation
“New friends are plentiful in Ooblets! Spend your days renovating your farm, raising weird little pals, participating in dance-offs, designing your house, and helping the mayor save Badgetown!”
Temtem
Developer: Crema
Release Date: September 6th, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“Every kid dreams about becoming a Temtem tamer; exploring the six islands of the Airborne Archipelago, discovering new species, and making good friends along the way. Now it’s your turn to embark on an epic adventure and make those dreams come true.”
JUSTICE SUCKS: Tactical Vacuum Action
Developer: Samurai Punk
Release Date: September 9th, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“JUSTICE SUCKS is a stealth/action game about a killer robot vacuum cleaner on a quest for vengeance through a 90s TV universe. Stalk your prey, hack smart devices, turn them into deadly traps and consume the blood of your enemies to unleash devastating powers.”
Sunday Gold
Developer: BKOM Studios
Release Date: September 13th, 2022
Platforms: PC
Genre: Adventure
“Sunday Gold is a point-and-click, turn-based adventure game set in grim, dystopian future. Play as a ragtag trio of criminals to hunt down and expose the dark secrets of an evil mega-corporation and the malevolent billionaire behind it.”
Little Orpheus
Developer: The Chinese Room
Release Date: September 14th, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Action
“Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!”
Wayward Strand
Developer: Molegato
Release Date: September 15th, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.”
Potion Permit
Developer: MassHive Media
Release Date: September 22nd, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“Moonbury’s residents need healing, and you’re the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you’ll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.”
Serial Cleaners
Developer: Draw Distance
Release Date: September 22nd, 2022
Platforms: PC
Genre: Stealth
“Serial Cleaners is a top-down stealth-action game, where you get to experience being a murder scene cleaner for the mob in 1990s New York. Alternate between four cleaners, each with their own unique style, and live their stories.”
No Place for Bravery
Developer: Glitch Factory
Release Date: September 22nd, 2022
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“Thorn, an old warrior worn down by decades of vim and violence, roams a world undone in search of his lost daughter. Dodge, parry & cleave your way out of brutal clashes in this 2D top-down action RPG, and discover the bone-chilling tale of Thorn’s crusade to make his family whole again.”
Monorail Stories
Developer: Molegato
Release Date: September 26th, 2022
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“Monorail Stories is an adventure game focusing on extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. Board the monorail and experience a special story about humanity, friendships, and intertwined destinies manifesting during the everyday commute.”
So there you have it, indie game lovers…
These are just 10 of the new indie games we’ll be getting our hands on this month, let us know which one you’re most excited to play or if we missed any other standouts!
About the Author
Alex Beaty
They/Them
Alex enjoys games with rich storytelling and bold character arcs that inspire their own pursuits in game writing and narrative design.
