Selected Indie 80 [Adventure]

  • Simulation
  • Adventure

Airship: Kingdoms Adrift

Exhibitors Name : 
Revolution Industry  (Thailand)
Platform : 
Steam

Welcome to Suthseg! AIRSHIP: KINGDOMS ADRIFT is a single player game with a hyper-rich lore and narrative. As the newly commissioned airship captain, forge a mercantile empire across the archipelago, until the great powers of Europa turn their attention toward it. Build up a fleet, chart trade routes, establish industries, and explore the frontier at your airship's helm!

Judges' Comments

It is exciting to see the content that every boy seems to long for: strengthening a ship and flying through the air.

We, a team of seasoned game industry veterans, are on a mission to introduce the first-ever Skyship battle and trading simulation, set in a lore-rich alternate fantasy world.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Burning Sword: Death sun

Exhibitors Name : 
Nomadic Games  (Thailand)
Platform : 
Steam

Burning Sword: Death Sun immerses players into an ancient martial world, where Zhang Yìxian, a top-ranked sword master, seeks to avenge his fallen master in a seamless blend of challenging soul-like gameplay and fluid hack-and-slash action, creating a uniquely captivating experience unlike any other.

Judges' Comments

The quality is on par with major titles that are well made.

Nomadic Games pushes immersive gameplay boundaries. Explore our releases and dive into thrilling worlds. We're dedicated to captivating players. "Wander, Explore, Conquer."

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

CINEMA

Exhibitors Name : 
Trinity Team  (Italy)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Xbox , Steam , PC(App)

CINEMA is a first-person adventure inspired by the aesthetic of old silent films and noir thrillers. Players dive into a richly atmospheric world where they control time, moving back and forth at will. By manipulating time, they explore different scenarios, uncover secrets, and create new timelines with unique outcomes and twists.

Judges' Comments

Experimental and artistic game.

CINEMA is a first-person adventure inspired by the aesthetic of old silent films and noir thriller movies, where players wield control over time going back an forward and create new timelines.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Coke Bugs

Exhibitors Name : 
Common Opera  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App)

A dark odyssey of wired energy, a stark and striking vignette of rust belt noir, a long late night road trip north through the long highways, barren towns, and jittering insect seas of the propulsive compulsive impulse.

Judges' Comments

Dark and psychedelic driving game. I'm not sure what it's about, but the art is very unique.

A hallucinatory bender of a late night road trip sketched in nervous lines of arcade action and exploration.

  • Adventure
  • Education

Commentator

Exhibitors Name : 
TEBASAKI GAMES  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

"Commentator" is a socio-political news visual novel where players become a commentator for a popular news show. As you select news stories and critique them, you'll experience the changing world and the impact of public opinion manipulation.

Judges' Comments

A game that uses the influence of the media to balance the fun and serious aspects of the game.

Please enjoy this socio-political visual novel thoroughly localized for Japanese culture. Experience a glimpse of what Japanese media is all about.

  • Adventure
  • Simulation

Copycat

Exhibitors Name : 
Spoonful Of Wonder  (Australia)
Platform : 
Steam

Copycat is a wholesome, narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the true meaning of home. It is an intimate story that cherishes the human-pet bond in all its forms. The game's colourful visuals delight the senses while exploring dark emotional depths of the human condition. Copycat is a game at the alchemy of ethics, aesthetics and wonder.

Judges' Comments

Very carefully crafted ADV about shelter cats, the visuals and the story are very good and realistic.

Copycat is a thought-provoking indie game explores the human-animal bond. Guide the cat through alleys, fences and rooftops to find a true home. Dive deep to uncover this emotional journey…

  • Adventure

Detective NEKKO

Exhibitors Name : 
ARA  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

This is a mystery where nobody dies. This is a cinematic mystery adventure in which Nekko, a rookie detective, and partner Zikenbo investigate a case with "the ability to see too much". Find the contradiction between the lies the suspect's mouth tells and the truth his eyes tell!

Judges' Comments

The content is unique in its ability to advance through the use of unique capabilities.

I am developing this by myself while working as a UI designer/character modeler at a Japanese game company. I put all the things I like , such as "daily life mystery" and "cartoon style characters.

  • Adventure
  • RPG

Dome-King Cabbage

Exhibitors Name : 
Cobysoft Joe  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam , Nintendo Switch

A short visual novel set in the world of a monster-collecting RPG. Grappling with their ability to perceive reality through an RPG lens, Mush navigates their way to a job interview for the enigmatic title of “Dome-King.”

Judges' Comments

The bizarre worldview that fuses various art forms looks interesting.

I'm honored to be showing my game at TGS! I hope that some people can stop by the booth and walk away with an experience that moves them, or makes them laugh a little bit.

  • Adventure

Dream in the Shell

Exhibitors Name : 
ROOMTONE Games  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Steam , PC(App)

When a black sphere appears on Earth, countless people become trapped in endless dreams. The protagonist's wife is among them, compelling him to venture into the dangerous sphere to save her. 'Dream in the Shell' is a story adventure game that explores surreal worlds where dreams, memories, and the subconscious blend. Explore mysterious spaces through unique interactions and uncover the truth.

Judges' Comments

The quality is not indie.

ROOMTONE Games is an indie game studio based in Seoul, South Korea. We create immersive game experiences through beautiful artwork and cinematic storytelling.

  • Others
  • Adventure

Esophaguys

Exhibitors Name : 
Esophaguys Team  (United States of America)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Nintendo Switch , Xbox , Steam , PC(App)

Esophaguys is a silly party platformer where you play as old folks with elongating necks. Stretch, bite, and swing together to find your lost kin, compete in minigames for long-necked glory, and embark solo on a journey of both past and future!

Judges' Comments

I would like to see how interesting it would be to play with the movement + neck extension operation.

Esophaguys is being created by a team of up-and-coming game developers who met at college. We seek to bring unique aesthetics and wonky gameplay together to create experiences filled with laughter.

  • Action
  • Adventure

EVOTINCTION

Exhibitors Name : 
Spikewave Games  (China)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Steam

"Evotinction" is a sci-fi third-person hacking and stealth game, you are Dr. Liu, the only one who can stop rogue AIs in a futuristic research facility. Use a variety of hacking skills to overcome robotic threats and uncover the secrets that hold the key to humanity's survival or its potential extinction.

Judges' Comments

Rich graphic steles action draws you in with its visuals and world view.

Spikewave Games is a passionate and innovative game development team. The four core members have extensive experience and a deep, shared understanding of game design from years of collaboration.

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

Fowl Damage

Exhibitors Name : 
Red Nexus Games  (Canada)
Platform : 
Steam

A fragile little egg on a big platforming adventure! Carefully manage your falls and your superpowered jumps through the weird, cold, and sometimes cute world of this puzzle platformer!

Judges' Comments

The game design is similar to Spelunker, where you die if you fall from a high place or get hit by an impact because you are an egg. This is an egg action puzzle game. It is not flashy, but it is easy to understand.

May has been developing Fowl Damage mostly solo over the last 6 years. She is super excited to show it to everyone at TGS!

  • Action
  • Adventure

Gurei

Exhibitors Name : 
Gurei  (Brazil)
Platform : 
Steam

Rei, the main character, is a human spirit bound with the challenging duty of defeating mystical entities of nature, the Kami, to obtain their power. When Rei defeats them, she absorbs their power – and their personality, learning completely new skills for each defeated Kami.

Judges' Comments

Monotone graphics and exhilarating action are fun!

An action platformer where you face challenging enemies inspired by Japanese mythology and acquire their powers. Choose your fights carefully, because your enemies will get stronger, too!

  • Adventure

Inverted Angel

Exhibitors Name : 
SCIKA  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

A girl visited your home, who you don't know but she identified herself as your girlfriend. She seems a little bit Menhera, but she knows too much to be just a stalker. This is a Kawaii Future Mystery, you will answer by free input for branching story.

Judges' Comments

I'm interested to see how many variations of conversations there are as a game using AI.

The current release is available only in Japanese. An English version will be available in the near future!

  • Puzzle
  • Adventure

Isles of Sea and Sky

Exhibitors Name : 
Newman Jason  (Japan)
Platform : 
PC(App)

A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.

Judges' Comments

The atmosphere of the dots and the occasional animation are well balanced. The only thing that bothers me is that the illustration on the title screen has a different style from the main story.

Thank You

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

KILLA : kill the la

Exhibitors Name : 
Black Tangerine  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
Steam

Embark on a vengeful quest with Valhalla in "KILLA," Dive into a 3D adventure world using unique skills like "Resonance" and "Dreams" to solve the mystery of your mentor's death. Navigate the enigmatic island of Yips, unveil its secrets, and kill the La. Your decisions shape multiple endings. Fall into paranoia, suspect everyone, and finally, "Kill the La."

Judges' Comments

The gap between the nostalgic cutout-style worldview and the horror-inspired production is interesting.

Black Tangerine, which means hidden tastes and journeys to those tastes, develops a game for black tangerines that are elsewhere in the world.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Light Odyssey

Exhibitors Name : 
SSUN GAMES  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
Nintendo Switch , Steam

Light Odyssey is an action packed Boss-Rush Action where you explore the ruins of an ancient fallen civilization, challenge the Colossus, and fight to restore light to the world.

Judges' Comments

Graphics and sound attract me.

We are a game studio that creates fun, sparkling like the bright sun.

  • Survival
  • Adventure

Loco Limbo

Exhibitors Name : 
Moonlight Sculptor  (France)
Platform : 
PC(App)

Loco Limbo is a fun indie game where you control a Character who can Detach and use their Limbs. Stuck on a weird island after military experiments, you solve puzzles and survive using your unique limb abilities. Can you make it off this crazy island in one piece?

Judges' Comments

I can't imagine what it's about, but I'd like to play with it.

Hey, I'm Loco Limbo, waking up on an island after some crazy military experiments. Now, I can dismember myself and stay alive! Can I make it off this crazy island in one piece?

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

Lost Twins II

Exhibitors Name : 
Playdew  (Pakistan)
Platform : 
Steam , Xbox

Lost twins II is an incredibly cute puzzle adventure where you help Abi and Ben on their journey as they move across platforms, engage in challenging puzzles, swap tiles to create paths, and overcome obstacles to find their way back home.

Judges' Comments

The puzzle gimmick of sliding rooms while using two characters is interesting. The painting-style art is also eye-catching.

Lost Twins II is a charming puzzle adventure game where players guide Abi & Ben through platforms, solve puzzles, swap blocks to create paths and overcome obstacles to help them find their way home.

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

M.E.M.O

Exhibitors Name : 
TeamVeister  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

In 2176, Shin Japan. As a chosen agent, you must dive into the memories of the deceased to prevent a terror. Wandering through the maze of memories, can you find the key to save the future? [Game Features: ①Graphics depicting retro Japanese landscapes ②A game experience that allows for genuine code-breaking using pen and paper ③A suspense story blending historical events with science fiction]

Judges' Comments

It is wonderful that 95% of this quality was produced originally without using assets.

The core gameplay of this work involves using pen and paper to decipher codes, offering players the "joy of thinking." The art direction, inspired by nostalgic Japanese scenery, is also a highlight.

  • Adventure
  • RPG

Marron's Day

Exhibitors Name : 
npckc  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App) , Game Boy

Marron's Day is a silly retro adventure game where you're a bunny! Explore the town, run errands for your animal friends, and don't let anyone catch you swiping the carrots from the garden (again)!

Judges' Comments

Plans to launch on GameBoy are also hot.

Hi! I'm npckc. I make games with my composer partner sdhizumi. I hope you like our cute retro game.

  • RPG
  • Adventure

Minds Beneath Us

Exhibitors Name : 
BearBoneStudio  (Taiwan)
Platform : 
Steam

MINDS BENEATH US follows Jason Dai and a mysterious consciousness trapped within his body, capable of control. In a future society automated by AI, a new industry emerges: interconnecting brains to form a computational network, replacing traditional AI hardware. Displaced workers flock to this field. Amidst this dystopian backdrop, a conspiracy unfolds.

Judges' Comments

I think the depiction of the near-future world is wonderful!

Embark on a thrilling Sci-Fi journey in a futuristic Asian city: MINDS BENEATH US. In a fully automated AI world, you're in a foreign body with its owner's subconscious. Face challenges, embrace fate!

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

Miniatures

Exhibitors Name : 
Other Tales Interactive  (Denmark)
Platform : 
Steam

Four unique adventures await, each with its own story hidden in a mysterious box. Explore, interact, and watch the world transform in this captivating anthology.

Judges' Comments

The artistry of this picture book-like game is eye-catching, but the disturbing atmosphere may appeal to different tastes. A game with expressive and experimental attempts as a game.

Miniatures is a game anthology about how children experience the world. The magical meets the eerie in this game inspired by children’s picture books and experimental animation short films.

  • Adventure
  • Others

Neko Odyssey

Exhibitors Name : 
Secret Character  (Thailand)
Platform : 
Steam

Here’s a Casual Adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. You'll have to search for cats in various locations throughout the town and take pictures to upload to social media (in game). Each photo you upload will earn likes. As you receive more likes, you'll become better known, and your followers may offer tips on finding new and different cat poses.

Judges' Comments

There's something about it that makes me curious. Maybe because it is a cat, it has clogs in its heart.

A Game for Cat Lovers You Can't Miss! You'll experience excitement, cuteness, and inspiration along with the adventure in this game.

  • RPG
  • Adventure

Neon Blood

Exhibitors Name : 
Neon Blood  (Spain)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Nintendo Switch , Xbox , Steam

Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this cyberpunk adventure.

Judges' Comments

2D art with a sense of depth, looks like a classic RPG, but the visuals and story make you want to play it.

Viridis, year 2053. Detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this cyberpunk neo-noir adventure, solving mysteries alongside a unique gang.

  • Puzzle
  • Adventure

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

Exhibitors Name : 
Somi  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
Steam

No Case Should Remain Unsolved is a detective game where players uncover and piece together memory fragments to solve a long-forgotten case. Follow former police detective Jeon Gyeong as she acquires clues and testimony relating to the case of a missing girl.

Judges' Comments

An adventure game in which the player solves a difficult case by relying on information from SNS. This is a much-talked-about game with an excellent storyline.

It's a narrative that can only be told through games, not through novels, movies, or other media. I hope my game proves that 'games can be comforting'.

  • Survival
  • Adventure

Ominous Recall

Exhibitors Name : 
HORROID GAME STUDIO  (France)
Platform : 
PS5 , Steam , Xbox Series X | S

Unleash a forgotten terror. Jinns, once architects of Solomon's kingdom, now imprisoned in an otherworldly realm, seek vengeance in Ominous Recall. This first-person survival horror follows Stephen as their whispers twist his memories, forcing him to confront a haunting past.

Judges' Comments

A horror story that shows that it was created with a great deal of care and attention.

Horroid is an independent game development studio that crafts psychological and survival horror video games inspired by horror folktales from around the world.

  • Adventure

Pricolage -IDOLIZED-

Exhibitors Name : 
Annulus  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

“Just who are you…?” Uncover the truth behind K-pop idol Sena as you search through her social media accounts in Pricolage -IDOLIZED-. In order to locate K-pop idol Sena, pronounced missing, you must search for clues in the ocean of darkness and greed that is the internet.

Judges' Comments

It is great that you are making social network stalking work as a game/mystery!

She has released a number of games produced by herself, including "Reset Marathon Isekai DK" and "Parfon". Her works have become controversial several times mainly on digital-platforms such as YouTube

  • Action
  • Adventure

Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero

Exhibitors Name : 
Toybox Games Studios  (Australia)
Platform : 
Steam

Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, an anthropomorphic combat wombat on her first adventure in the fantasy world, Eridal. Embark on this epic 3rd person action-filled adventure, uncover how this world came to be, and meet new legends that will help shape the future of Eridal!

Judges' Comments

Action game with next-generation game-like graphics

Toybox Games Studios, an indie developer in Melbourne, Australia, is a team of ambitious creatives delivering high-quality, gameplay-driven experiences.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Rose and Locket

Exhibitors Name : 
Whistling Wizard  (New Zealand)
Platform : 
Steam

A Comic-Book Styled Journey - venture into the Underwest, the world of the dead from all mythologies of the world, presented in a gorgeous style, inspired by Samurai Jack and Primal. A Striking Side-Scrolling Shooter - run and gun across 7 beautiful locations, each with its unique gameplay elements; and challenge the Boss at the end of the Realm.

Judges' Comments

The action game gimmick looks interesting. The action is well presented and keeps you on your toes.

Rose and Locket offers a unique twist on the sidescrolling genre, surpising the player with its gorgeous visuals, unique twists on the gameplay formula and a compelling story of revenge and loss.

  • Adventure
  • Communication

SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim

Exhibitors Name : 
SAFE HAVN STUDIO  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

An adventure game depicting the relationship between thumb-sized little people and Saeko, a girl dozens of times their size. As a newcomer, you will survive with others in her desk drawer.

Judges' Comments

The novel concept of being kept by a giant woman is enough to attract interest. It is a strange adventure game.

It is a great honour to be selected for the Selected Indie 80! We hope that as many people as possible will enjoy this game with its unique and powerful elements that we have put so much effort into.

  • RPG
  • Adventure

Tampopo

Exhibitors Name : 
Calman  (Germany)
Platform : 
Steam

Tampopo is a heartfelt RPG adventure with unique physics based combat. It is set in a strange world with strange characters. It is a lighthearted game that will make you laugh but it has a hidden darkness to itself which will gently unfold until it wraps all the way around you. It is meant to be played alone, but if someone you love is watching you play, that might be even better.

Judges' Comments

The visuals are reminiscent of Undertale, but the story looks interesting. The distinctive look and feel caught my eye!

I Am making this game all by myself. This project means everything to me, it represents who I am as an artist and I can't wait to have you play it. -Calman

  • RPG
  • Adventure

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

Exhibitors Name : 
Fix-a-Bug  (Italy)
Platform : 
Steam

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles is a pixel-art dungeon-crawler RPG featuring roguelite elements. Players will explore intricate dungeons, fight enemies, and solve puzzles. The combat system offers a unique blend of turn-based tactics and arcade dynamism. Every run of the game presents unique challenges, strategy, and combat, offering a fresh experience for both veterans and beginners.

Judges' Comments

The pictures may not be to everyone's liking, but the game looks fun to play.

Plunge into the heart of adventure with our 2D dungeon crawler where turn-based action meets arcade excitement in a top-down perspective in stunning pixel art!

  • RPG
  • Adventure

The Kingdom of Rizia DLC

Exhibitors Name : 
Torpor Games  (Germany)
Platform : 
Steam

Embark on a royal journey as King Romus Toras. Lead the Golden Kingdom to a new era, reclaim lost territories, and engage with noble houses. Explore South Merkopa, manage new resources, and navigate geopolitics. Forge alliances or make enemies. Sign Royal Decrees to develop Rizia and experience conflict. Engage in rich character interactions and intricate family dynamics. How will you reign?

Judges' Comments

War game that could be fun like a board game.

Founded in Berlin in 2019, Torpor Games creates thought-provoking entertainment that broadens horizons, shifts perspectives, and challenges morality through engaging and provocative experiences.

  • Adventure
  • Simulation

VIDEOVERSE

Exhibitors Name : 
Kinmoku  (Germany)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App)

Relive the old-school internet in 'VIDEOVERSE' – A decision-based narrative adventure inspired by MSN Messenger and Miiverse. Play as Emmett – a young video game fan and aspiring artist – and help a huge cast of characters in the troubled gaming network! Browse the communities, unlock side stories, draw pixel art, personalise your home page, report internet trolls, make friends and more!

Judges' Comments

This work allows you to experience the old internet community. Interesting to experience the early days of the Internet.

Kinmoku is an award-winning, independent game developer creating emotional, narrative-driven experiences. They created the popular visual novel ‘One Night Stand’ and recently released the critically acclaimed ‘VIDEOVERSE’.

  • Adventure
  • Simulation

We Harvest Shadows

Exhibitors Name : 
David Wehle  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam

From the creator of The First Tree comes an emotional, terrifying experience. Become a recluse, build up your farm, and survive the lonely nights.

Judges' Comments

The quality is quite high and you will feel like you are watching a movie. There are also horror elements, so you won't get bored.

A first-person farming horror allegory.

  • Adventure

While Waiting

Exhibitors Name : 
Optillusion Games  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam , iOS , Android

Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn the art of patience as you navigate the game, gaining valuable insights on embracing and accepting the journey of life itself.

Judges' Comments

I have a feeling this is a masterpiece.

Optillusion Games blends creativity and technology to craft immersive gaming experiences. Our diverse team pushes boundaries to deliver unforgettable adventures for players worldwide.

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