10 radical indie games coming out in October

BOO! The spooky season is upon us and so is a new month of indie games – exciting, huh? This is a list filled with some extraordinary experiences. I also would be remiss if I didn’t mention Melbourne Games week being upon us as I type this. I’m sure everyone cannot wait to jump into yet another PAX Aus after 2 years online and see all the awesome games – specifically indie games floating down the pipeline for us.

And it wouldn’t be one of my indie games lists if I didn’t fawn over Hollow Knight: Silksong. I’m rather hoping I’ll be able to get my hands on a demo this weekend during PAX if the game is present. Fingers crossed!

Bibots

Developer: Square Squid

Release Date: October 6th

Platforms: PC

Genre: Action

“Bibots is a top-down shooter rogue-lite set in a futuristic world. Play as Tayar, an explorer in control of a nervy robot and clear rooms filled with monsters, powers and secrets to unveil. Die, try and repeat until you face your world’s final threat.”

9 Years of Shadows

Developer: Halberd Studios

Release Date: October 10th

Platforms: PC

Genre: Metroidvania

“Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.”

Coral Island

Developer: Stairway Games

Release Date: October 11th

Platforms: PC, other consoles to follow

Genre: Farming Simulator

“Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Be who you want and experience enchanting island living at your own pace—live off the land, nurture animals, build relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and make the world around you a more vital and harmonious place.”

Godless

Developer: Danil Kalyupa

Release Date: October 11th

Platforms: PC

Genre: Strategy

“The time has come for humankind to meet their maker. As the sole surviving god in the war against mortals, you will lead your loyal followers and rain destruction upon the world. Give humankind a taste of your wrath in this turn-based strategy game with roguelike and auto battler elements!”

CULTIC

Developer: Jasozz games

Release Date: October 13th

Platforms: PC

Genre: Shooter

“Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.”

Trifox

Developer: Glowfish lnteractive

Release Date: October 13 (Switch), Oct 14 (PC/Xbox), PlayStation (TBA)

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre: Adventure

“Trifox is a colourful and cartoonish action-adventure featuring a phenomenal fox with a multitude of talents! Choose from a trio of classes – Warrior, Mage, Engineer – or mix-and-match abilities to create a tailor-made hero! Inspired by the golden age of 3D platformers.”

Scorn

Developer: Ebb Software

Release Date: October 14th

Platforms: PC, Xbox

Genre: Horror

“Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.”

Potionomics

Developer: Voracious Games

Release Date: October 18th

Platforms: PC

Genre: Simulator

“You’ve inherited your uncle’s potion shop—and a huge debt. Better get brewing! Customize your store, hire heroes to gather ingredients, befriend (or romance) fellow vendors to learn new haggling strategies, and go head-to-head with competitors in this narrative-driven, deck-building shop simulator.”

Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

Developer: Rogueside

Release Date: October 20th

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One

Genre: Platformer

“From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!”

Signalis

Developer: Ross-Engine

Release Date: October 28th

Platforms: PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch

Genre: Horror

“A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.”

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!