JUNE? Are you actually joking me right now? Yup, that’s right! June is upon us and as the industry prepares for a bumper “not E3” month, even the indie games are showing up to the party! This is a pretty stacked list – notably we’ve got multiple roguelikes. This genre is really taking over it seems. Lets not beat around the bush, it’s time to dive into June’s delicious selection of experiences. And who knows, maybe there might even be some surprise drops during the fun this month!
Killer Frequency
Developer: Team17
Release Date: June 1
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Thriller
“Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.” – Read our full review here!
Amnesia: The Bunker
Developer: Frictional Games
Release Date: June 6
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Horror
“Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.”
Nocturnal
Developer: Sunnyside Games
Release Date: June 7
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Action Platformer
“After years of traveling, Ardeshir finds his native island covered in a mysterious fog. Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what happened to your people in this action-platformer game. You’re the only one who can discover the secrets that lie beyond the Mist.”
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Developer: Don’t Nod
Release Date: June 8
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Narrative
“The fate of humanity is at stake. Use your gift of clairvoyance to see into the future and stop an apocalypse that threatens the balance between your world and the deities’.”
Bleak Sword DX
Developer: more8bit
Release Date: June 9
Platforms: PC. Nintendo Switch
Genre: Roguelike
“Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.”
Mask Of The Rose
Developer: Failbetter Games
Release Date: June 9
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Detective
“A marvellous romance with a hint of murder. Lose your heart to a stolen city in this game of amorous intrigue! Seek love, for yourself or your friends. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.”
Greyhill Incident
Developer: Refugium Games
Release Date: June 10
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4
Genre: Horror
“This story-driven Survival-Horror game is about a classic Alien-Invasion which takes place during the early 90s. As Ryan Baker, equipped with a baseball bat and a few bullets in his revolver, the story takes you across the atmospheric neighborhood of Greyhill which is invaded by UFOs & Grey Aliens.”
Dordogne
Developer: Umanimation
Release Date: June 14
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.”
Fall of Porcupine
Developer: Critical Rabbit
Release Date: June 15
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
“Fall of Porcupine is a unique story adventure. The collision of work and daily life – an exciting reflection of an unhealthy healthcare-system. Experience the exciting story of Finley and his friends in a lovingly illustrated world – and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine and its residents.”
ProtoCorgi
Developer: Kemono Games
Release Date: June 16
Platforms: PC
Genre: Bullet Hell
“Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!”
Fall Of Porcupine
I absolutely adore this one. The art style feels very fresh and the cast of eclectic characters is really sets the tone for this one.