In an absolutely cracking showcase, Humble Games shared a look into the games coming from the publisher. The team at Humble Games has a true dedication to excellence in the indie game space, believing that great games require freedom to grow into their true potential. Humble Games already has a stunning variety of games in their catalog such as Slay the Spire, Temtem, SIGNALIS, Unpacking, Ghost Song, and A Hat in Time, so to see that roster continue to expand is magnificent news for gamers. Humble’s Vice President of Global Publishing, Mark Nash, had this to say regarding the publisher’s drive to support smaller studios creativity.
“We’re incredibly excited for players to get their hands on our newly announced lineup as we continue to focus on supporting our development partners to bring their creative visions to life—and help them make their games the best they can be. 2022 was another very successful year for us, adding several more critically acclaimed and award-winning titles like SIGNALIS, Ghost Song and Prodeus to our growing portfolio. Our future lineup is proof of our continued investment in supporting our development partners to push the boundaries with their games.”
Humble Games’ 2023 showcase featured a deeper look into 6 games launching later this year and beyond! There was even a surprise drop of the console edition of Supraland: Six Inches Under on PlayStation and Xbox. Though the big head-turner of the showcase had to be Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical. Summerfall Studios, located in Melbourne, Australia has been hard at work, and with good reason. The game is slated to launch on August 3rd and it’s already having its praises sung in unison. Not only is it pushing interactive narrative to new heights but it has to be one of the most star-studded lineup of voice actors ever in game history.
Humble Games remains tight-lipped about the porting of Stray Gods but I really hope the gods look upon us with favor and grant us a Nintendo Switch edition at launch. It’s obvious why a publisher like Humble Games would see the value in Stray Gods, as it has so much potential to encapsulate both gamers and musical fans alike. Break a leg, Summerfall Studios!
Lost Skies
This 1-6 player co-op survival game set in the clouds sounds pretty wild, and rightly so! Players have to find and craft ancient tech to build skyships capable of surviving terrifying storms and brutal battles. Bring a parachute for this one.
Wizard of Legend 2
Grow your powers in this 4-player online co-op game with a vibrant look and feel to it where you’ll test out your spell combinations.
#BLUD
From the studio behind Exit 73 comes this wild dungeon crawler that’s the perfect mix of game and cartoon. Take on friendships, field hockey, and fiend-slaying in this creative action RPG. Coming to PC in 2024.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
This hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer has indie darling written all over it! Become a masterful shapeshifter, brewing arcane teas to unlock your celestial powers as you explore a haunting world straight from myth and legend.
Breeze in the Clouds
Dog games are great! Play as the cutest corgi ever and fight your way through the weather world battling the forces that are polluting the world.
Cataclismo
From the creators of Moonlighter and The Mageseeker comes this real-time strategy game that will have players exploring and rebuilding a mist-shrouded ruin. This follows in the steps of some big games so it will be fascinating how it’s bricks stack up.
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Hot on the heels of a lyrical live event, Summerfall Studio’s narrative-driven interactive musical is turning its fair share of heads. With a stellar cast of vocal talent, this will be a treat for sure. I’m also very bias as this is an indie game made in Melbourne. Coming to PC August 3rd.
Supraland: Six Inches Under
A surprise nobody saw coming, Supraland: Six Inches Under is available now on consoles! The Metroidvania meets puzzle game follows up as a sequel to Supraland and promises more of that big adventure and intrigue from the first one. Out now on PC and console.
So, what are you excited about from the Humble Games 2023 showcase? Let us know!
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Alex Beaty
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Alex enjoys games with rich storytelling and bold character arcs that inspire their own pursuits in game writing and narrative design.
