Games That Interested Me in 2024’s Game Showcases Part 1
Games I found interesting during 2024 Summer Game Fest!
I’m a bit late on this, but forgive me I was busy behind writer’s block as my neighbor was being loud as hell when I was trying to write. I definitely wanted to get this done before I dived into Next Fest Demos and I worked tirelessly to be able to do that (I am not missing demos). As showcases do have overlap in what games they showcased, I am only going to point out the ones that interested me at a first seen first serve kinda deal. Also, I’m not going to sit through damn near 30 hours of IGN Live. Though it does seem like a lot of the announcements I saw on the recap was either the showcase themselves or were a part of a showcase, so that’s good that I didn’t miss much.
ACG French Direct
Help Cibo find his way in an unknown world. Through gorgeous flora and fauna, Cibo can glide in the wind, bounce, propel or block, absorb impacts or roll, using his power to inflate his head. Learn from hostile nature to make it your ally. Earn Cibo’s trust until he reaches his vacation resort!
Oh my gosh YES
33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Play a damned soul, and rebel against God’s final judgment. Pick-up and raid, cooperate to survive hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and face the wrath of God in a fight for your eternal life.
Build your Orc clan and lead them on a journey of self-discovery and mindfulness in a unique blend of turn-based strategy and base-building. Venture into different regions and carefully navigate encounters while ensuring there’s something left on the battlefield for you to take home.
In this fast-paced rogue-lite, your health points are your only resource: sacrifice them to acquire vampiric powers and devour your enemies to heal yourself! Beware: every drop of blood counts in this frantic race to defeat the apostles of the Cult of the Sun!
Lifelong is a first-person adventure game about the bureaucratic empire and the meaninglessness of certain jobs. You play as Marcel Dämlich, an employee of Scopesoft, a complex and labyrinthine company.
A 2.5D adventure game mixing stealth, puzzles and actions in Paris at Belle Epoque. Anna, a young chemist, develops accidentally a murderous formula. Teamed up with her former laboratory rat Spunky, she will have to learn clandestinity, escape from Police to reveal the danger of her discovery!
Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.
Embark on a whimsical journey and bring joy to a bright fantasy world in this roleplaying adventure for 1-4 players. Craft your own story and solve quests how you like, but beware, for every time you fail the Dragon will send you back in time!
Available Now.
Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves…
Playstation State of Play
Before I get into the games that caught my eye, can I have to mention Concord. Concord looked so interesting and the dialogue was actually good, managing to not go over the line of being annoying, but hearing it’s a 5v5 shooter killed my interest. The cutscene really made it look like it was going to be a good single player game with a group of characters that already have an established dynamic. I’m going to mourn it.
Infinity Nikki is an open-world dress-up adventure game coming to PS5, with a beta test due later this year. Alongside Nikki, awaken the magical powers hidden within various outfits and embark on a journey filled with fun.
Honestly, I’ve wanted to play the Nikki games for so long. Like, I’m all for dress-up games and the characters look so cute. However, it being on mobile locked me out. I actually knew about Infinity Nikki for a long time, when it was only teased, and I’m so happy we got a trailer here. I’m especially happy that this is coming to Playstation so I can finally play a Nikki game. Infinity Nikki looks so good and I don’t even care that it’s an open world game. I’m definitely going to participate in the beta and I can’t wait for the full release.
Astro is back in a super-sized space adventure, his biggest to date. In this brand-new game, you will explore 6 galaxies and over 80 levels in search of Astro’s scattered crew. The game launches this September 6, with pre-order beginning June 7.
I am so for Astro to have another game. Astro’s Playroom was so unexpectedly great and I’m excited to see what this one has in store.
Get a new look at the seminal horror classic, which has been rebuilt and enhanced for PS5 and PC. When eight friends return to the isolated lodge where two of their group vanished a year prior, fear tightens its icy grip, and their mountain retreat descends into a nightmare with no escape.
I’m not really sure whether or not I’ll get this remaster, but I did love Until Dawn when it came out. So I’ll probably keep a lookout for it. I most likely won’t get it right away though.
Silent Hill 2 launches October 8 on PS5. The creators behind this psychological survival horror remake delve deeper into the new gameplay and narrative details on PS Blog.
Man, I wished I played the original Silent Hill 2 or that the PS3 release wasn’t in the state it was in. Though, whether this remake will be good is still up for debate. Man, I wished we lived in a universe where Konami didn’t lose the source code for Silent Hill 2 (and 3).
Marvelous Game Showcase
Command an army of monsters in this all-new action game featuring character designs by famed manga artist Hiro Mashima. Take a stand to free the people of Felicidad as a Farmagia named Ten when monster farming, adventure, and hectic battles come together in an epic tale of rebellion and friendship.
I want to see how the gameplay is, but Farmagia does look and seem interesting so far.
Horror Games Showcase
Sorry We’re Closed is a nostalgic, single-player survival horror game with rich lore, deep characters and multiple endings. Explore unsettling locations with fixed camera angles. Fight in first person with demonic weapons. Open your Third Eye to see between worlds, uncover secrets and solve puzzles.
This one is actually one I already knew about and played the demo for! Pretty easy entry and definitely recommend going to play the demo.
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a first-person psychological horror game that explores the impact social media has on mental health through the story of Anne, a victim of bullying trapped in a surreal nightmare where she must solve a dark mystery and confront sinister creatures.
Another one I already know about! This is another game that has a demo out if it also interests you.
Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror game inspired by the greatest animation movies and created by Chris Darril (Remothered series). Follow the last known trail of Carole Simmons and discover what is happening in the eerie Bunny Hall…
Yet, another one I already know about, but this time it’s a gameplay trailer I haven’t seen yet! This makes me want to play the game more and hope that we get a demo.
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days
Texas, 1980. Walton City has fallen to a zombie outbreak. Lead a band of desperate survivors from refuge to refuge by scavenging, crafting, and fighting in a relentless struggle for survival. Plan wisely, stick together, and — above all — keep moving if you want to make it out alive.
A game I’m just learning about and oh man does it look interesting. It reminds me of This War of Mine, but with zombies.
First-person horror story about a journalist who witnessed an alien abduction at the Grayswood farm. The game is inspired by such movies as Signs, Dark Skies, The Gracefield Incident, The X-Files, War of the Worlds and many others.
This one seemed interesting as well, being a horror mystery game. The mystery seems interesting and it’s the classic finding yourself way over your head. There’s a demo available.
RETAIL IS HELL! Start your new job in a store overrun by maniacal consumers and their unrelenting thirst for customer service. A true minimum wage nightmare.
Oh my gosh. I was not expecting Night of the Consumers let alone that it’s releasing on Steam. I can’t wait to see how the full game will be!
NIGHTMARE OPERATOR is an action horror shooter about hunting Youkai in the haunted ruins of Tokyo. Combat fuses the tense, shooting gameplay of classic survival horror, with the skill-based mechanics and execution of fighting games and spectacle fighters.
This one grabbed my attention right away and while I’m not entirely sure about this being a shooter, the enemy designs look great.
Best Indie Games Summer Showcase
Welcome to Mech Builder- a relaxing puzzle game inspired by Model building(gunpla). You will experience the relaxing process of building a model kit with complete freedom with over 50+ puzzles.
This one interested me a bit, with you building model kits. Though I could swear I played the demo for this. Well, time to do just that.
Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.
I’ve been intersted in this one for a while and played the demo. I can’t wait to play the full game and definitely recommend checking it out. Available Now.
Explore a haunted apartment building to save its cute and quirky residents from their inner demons in this pint-sized pixel adventure!
I was honestly thinking about clicking off when I saw this game. I’m so glad I didn’t as this one looks cute and interesting.
Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game
Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game is a hand animated JRPG adventure that draws from genre classics. Join Jae as he goes on a journey with his best friends to try and fix the past in a story full of laughs, tears, and Elemelons. Engage in silly battles that involve timed hits, meter, and teamwork.
Releasing August 15.
Grifford Academy is a story-rich, coming-of-age RPG set in a mystical book realm where your decisions shape the personalities of the characters. Engage in strategic turn-based combat as you set out to discover the secrets of Caldria.
Demo available! Fast-paced, nonlinear, 3D Action-Adventure with intense boss fights! Venture into an ancient land of Angels and Fae, as you slash and shoot through a lush world filled with outrageous hazards, charming creatures, and unholy abominations.
Restore peace to a world torn apart in this 3D turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese classics. Combine the elements to unleash spectacular attacks, solve magical puzzles, and bring the world together.
Embrace the darkness as a demon-possessed altar boy in this Horror RPG. Explore the city, battle demons, upgrade your weapons, and embark on an unforgettable journey with unique characters and anime-style cutscenes.
You’re a little crow trying to prove herself to the world. Make new animal friends, poop on unsuspecting hoomans, and steal all the shiny trinkets! Each level is a little sandbox full of fun items to discover and puzzles to solve, while leaving a bit of chaos behind. Why? Just caws!
This one has a demo out now!
A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time.
Aaaah Fruitbus! I played the demo for this one and I enjoyed it. The demo is still available so go check it out! Coming in October.
A genre-bending RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back!
Man, I couldn’t have seen this trailer at a better time with me literally completing Paper Mario a few days ago. This one also has a demo available!
Mini Settlers is a minimalistic city builder! Settle islands, construct cities, and design efficient logistic networks to fulfill your buildings’ needs and fuel population growth to adventure into new worlds.
Guerilla Collective
Embark on an epic open-world 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! The search for Pagies starts anew in Yooka-Replaylee, the enhanced definitive version of the beloved indie darling with all new challenges, secrets, mechanics, and accessibility options.
I think this is a dumb name, but honestly I do hope they fix everything that people criticized this game for and it’s not just a graphical upgrade with new additions.
The first TRULY Expressive 3D Platformer set in an open world, by the minds behind Demon Turf & Slime-san. Stay tuned for the full game announcement!
This one was just a teaser for a future announcement, but it seems interesting. And it’s made by the Demon Turf team (which I still need to play).
The 16-bit nightmare returns. Survive, hide, and avoid the deadly Scissorman in this legendary horror classic.
I never played any of the original Clock Tower so I’ll probably pick this one up. I loved the new anime opening and the voice acted manga-style cutscenes.
Post Trauma is a horror game inspired by genre-defining classics of the past decades. Play as Roman, a middle-aged train conductor trapped in a terrifying twisted reality. Explore the unknown, unravel mysteries, and try to survive the unspeakable horrors that lurk in these threatening surroundings.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit
Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it’s not just your own life that’s on the line this time.
Ah another game to mess with the lore. Well, this one is so different from the other games, the scenes with the more detailed artwork looks good (and even a bit scary), and I’ll most likely pick this one up when it releases.
A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.
Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!
Explore deadly dungeons, clear them out of enemies and renovate them in Cozy Dungeons, a one-of-a-kind adventure/interior design game!
I do wonder the combat will feel in-game, but I do like the premise of clearing out a dungeon and renovating it for a client.
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Face the challenge of being a real, fragile egg. Climb out of the hen house and survive in a shop, a kitchen, and other dangerous areas. Roll, jump, and use the environment to reach new heights. Don’t break your eggshell, and do your best not to fall. With determination, you may reach freedom!
Right as I was thinking that this game better have you break when you fall down, it happened haha. Though, it did the unexpected and have you play as a yolk until the shell regenerates, which seems to be like a second chance mechanic.
In the ruins of a megastructure, a girl arrives with a single objective: Destroy every machine inside.
Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your unique deck, fight enemies by grabbing weapons and items from a claw machine and find special artifacts that help you on your quest to reclaim something you lost… Aim carefully to claw your way through this dungeon!
Oh my gosh, they did a good job grabbing your attention with the opening, but I’m a bit iffy on the gameplay. I do hope this gets a demo sometime before release so I can try it out.
The Wildest character-driven tactical strategy game you’ve ever seen! Build your team and maintain their relationships in the war against organized crime. Uncover the conspiracy in the animal-populated city of Clawville, and find the mastermind behind its downfall!
I liked the look of the trailer cutscenes, but I would have preferred to have some gameplay being showcased. Looking on the Steam store page, it looks like it’s going to be a tactical turn based game.
Echo Generation: Midnight Edition
Lead a gang of kids to uncover spooky mysteries, battle creatures, and explore the supernatural side of your hometown in Echo Generation, a turn-based adventure set in the 90s.
Action adventure meets pinball in this one-of-a-kind pinballvania adventure. When a mysterious spire appears from thin air, it’s up to an intrepid pinball to bump, spin, shoot, and flip its way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Big Boy Boxing is an energetic Boss Rush game inspired by Punch-Out!!, featuring fluid gameplay, wacky comedy, special abilities, stylized hand-animated pixel art, and a retro banger soundtrack!
Honestly, this game sold me with how each fighter was animated.
In our traditional and charming movie theater “The Mirage”, we’ve got more than just popcorn and sticky floors to make you scream! Step into the shoes of various characters – be it the overworked staff or the unsuspecting movie buffs – prepare for a night of horror you’ll never forget!
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto – a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld’s janitor… FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
SONZAI is a story-rich, social link based RPG with combo character action & JRPG elements. The town of Kumotoshi holds secrets. A new life, new people, new spirits. What are the threads that bind people together? What is the nature of magic? All presented in a beautiful, completely hand-drawn style.
Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.
Stardew Valley meets Pokémon! Experience a wholesome JRPG-farm game inspired by the classics! Train cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town.
Available July 23
Access Ability Showcase
Fishbowl is a slice of life, coming of age story told over a month. Video call loved ones, work from home, sort through puzzles to rediscover childhood memories, do care tasks and get to know yourself better, one day at a time.
Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out — barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story.
A puzzle game about building tiny cities.
A wholesome & cosy shopkeeping game where you uncover & clean trinkets, then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful & quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy new and better tools, even expand your business to exciting new districts across town!
The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and courtroom game based on true crimes during the Second World War. Investigate cold cases, search for clues, interrogate witnesses, immerse yourself in the crimes and defend your case in court to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Indie.io Showcase
Be the tax collector of a shady city hall in this narrative-driven resource management game. Talk to debtors, manage a team, make difficult choices, and challenge the city’s moral decay. It’s their money, but it’s your job.
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