10 marvellous indie games coming out in February 2023

Love is in the air and so is the freshest flock of indie game releases coming in February 2023! It’s quite an intriguing crop this month with Blanc leading the pack in my opinion due to its STUNNING tonal art style. There’s also Steam Next Fest on for anyone keen to try out some game demos and wishlist their favs!

Look, if you’re single this Valentine’s Day, why not curl up with a cozy indie game and give yourself some love?

Rhythm Sprout

Developer: Surt

Release Date: Feb 2nd

Platforms:  PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Rhythm

“Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.”

Deliver Us Mars

Developer: KeokeN Interactive

Release Date: Feb 3rd

Platforms:  PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Genre: Adventure

“Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.”

Perish

Developer: ITEM42

Release Date: Feb 3rd

Platforms:  PC

Genre: Roguelike

“PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.”

Windmills

Developer: Poor Locke

Release Date: Feb 3rd

Platforms:  PC

Genre: Metroidvania

“Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat – focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player’s actions.”

Blanc

Developer: Casus Ludi

Release Date: Feb 14th

Platforms:  PC, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Adventure

“Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a 3D platformer starring Clive, a rabbit, and Wrench, the literal monkey on his back. Your adventure takes you hurtling through time and space in a 1950’s refrigerator on a heroic quest to thwart the tyrannical Dr Daucus and stop his evil plans.”

Elderand

Developer: Mantra, Sinergia Games

Release Date: Feb 17th

Platforms:  PC

Genre: Metroidvania

“Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.”

The Creepy Syndrome

Developer: Boomfire Games

Release Date: Feb 17th

Platforms:  PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Horror

“The Creepy Syndrome is an anthology that offers several psychological horror stories, with different pixel art and retro 1 bit, 8 bit, gameboy, etc. styles. Stories of a disturbed mind that intertwine with each other while being analysed by a mysterious psychiatrist.”

Research Story

Developer: PetalCatGames

Release Date: Feb 21st

Platforms:  PC

Genre: Farming Sim

“Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!”

The Pale Beyond

Developer: Bellular Studios

Release Date: Feb 24th

Platforms:  PC

Genre: Survival

“You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can – through The Pale Beyond.”

Clive ‘N’ Wrench

Developer: Dinosaur Bytes Studio

Release Date: Feb 24th

Platforms:  PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Action

“Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a 3D platformer starring Clive, a rabbit, and Wrench, the literal monkey on his back. Your adventure takes you hurtling through time and space in a 1950’s refrigerator on a heroic quest to thwart the tyrannical Dr Daucus and stop his evil plans.”