10 smashing indie games coming out in December 2023

Well, it’s December! 2023 has been a pretty wild year for indie game releases. We’ve had musical games, rogue-likes galore, plenty of pixels and farming games too. Sadly, 2023 is coming to a close though, but not without one last list of awesome releases.

I’ve also been a bit cheeky on this month’s list. In the November Indie Game list, I totally missed including Knuckle Sandwich! To rectify this, I’ve included it as one of the games on this month’s list.

So without further delay, let us wreck the halls and tuck into December’s indie game list for 2023!

Knuckle Sandwich

Developer: ANDY BROPHY

Release Date: November 22

Platforms: PC

Genre: RPG

“Knuckle Sandwich is a turn-based RPG by Andy Brophy. Get a job, beat up some monsters, and solve a mystery that’s plaguing Bright City.”

Steamworld Build

Developer: Thunderful Group

Release Date: December 1

Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Simulator

“Break ground on a new frontier as the planet dies around you! Dig deep and build wide to excavate long-lost spacefaring technology, while ensuring everyone has the vital water, fuel and creature comforts they need! Do you have what it takes to reach the final frontier?”

Rogue Masters

Developer: Advance Garde

Release Date: December 1

Platforms: PC

Genre: Adventure

“A civilization that lacks Willpower is doomed to collapse against Entropy, the force responsible for corrupting the universe. Cooperate with up to 6 warriors and use your Willpower to fight against waves of increasingly stronger creatures until you reach the Champion of Entropy, an extremely powerful foe you’ll prove your worth against.”

Die In The Dungeon Origins

Developer: ATICO

Release Date: December 1

Platforms: PC

Genre: Deck-builder

“Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don’t use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.”

Extremely Powerful Capybaras

Developer: Studio Bravarda

Release Date: December 5

Platforms: PC

Genre: Roguelite

“This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers’ rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!”

Faeland

Developer: Talegames

Release Date: December 5 (Early Access)

Platforms: PC

Genre: Adventure

“Traverse through the expansive world of Faeland, making your way through forests, caves, dungeons and castles. As you unlock new abilities, revisit old haunts to explore previously inaccessible areas hiding deep secrets. Along the way, you will create enemies and make friends. You will be equipped with a full arsenal of weapons, but choose carefully as your choice will impact your combat speed and strengths.”

Born of Bread

Developer: WildArts Studio Inc

Release Date: December 5

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

Genre: Adventure

“This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers’ rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!”

A Highland Song

Developer: Inkle Ltd

Release Date: December 5

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Adventure

“Moira McKinnon is running away. A wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven’s Vault and 80 Days.”

While The Iron’s Hot

Developer: Bontemps Games

Release Date: December 5

Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Genre: RPG

“Reforge a blacksmith’s village on an isle of the land’s finest artisans! Step into the boots of an expert smith for a crafty adventure filled with mystery and charm. Explore the land of Ellian, and prove that a hammer, anvil, and your wits can overcome any challenge.”

Hollow Cocoon

Developer: NAYUTA STUDIO

Release Date: December 7

Platforms: PC

Genre: Horror

“”Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream.” Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.”