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The PlayB3yond - Indie Game Fest 2025

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Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of indie gaming! PlayB3yond is back for another indie game celebration, running from August 25th to 31st, 2025.

This week-long online extravaganza, hosted by GameTikker.com, will showcase an incredible lineup of innovative indie games, including free giveaways.

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Top 10 New Indie Games

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PlayB3yond 2025 Banner Image The PlayB3yond - Indie Game Fest 2025 will take place August 25 - 31  [...]

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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Third-person action shooter Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 unveils its Year 2 Roadmap, starting with the Anniversary Update on September 4th.

The free update introduces new PvE Stratagems and PvP Helbrute Onslaught modes, a new story mission, and three new weapons.

Season Pass II includes Black Templars and Imperial Fists cosmetic packs.

Developed by Saber Interactive, the game plans six patches through 2026, adding a Techmarine class and new enemies. 8/28/2025

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Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking

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Multiplayer cooking game Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking introduces Endless Mode, a free update on Steam.

Players, as medieval monks, catapult meals to kaiju to avert an apocalypse in a chaotic, reality-bending labyrinth.

The new mode challenges up to four players to score points by feeding monsters in random larder levels, dodging rats and enemies.

Developed by Strange Scaffold, the game’s difficulty ramps up, making survival increasingly treacherous in this absurdist horror experience. 8/28/2025

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Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree

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Puzzle adventure Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree launches on Nintendo Switch, diving players into the Arabian mythology-inspired realm of Ma’een.

Navigate a corrupted underwater paradise using a fluid, calligraphy-inspired movement system to solve environmental puzzles.

Harness light to purify dark forces, uncover ancient relics, and restore the ocean’s radiance.

Developed by Starvania Studio, this enchanting narrative explores a lost kingdom’s history with mythical creatures like Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree. 8/28/2025

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DAVY x JONES

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First-person action-adventure DAVY x JONES launches in Steam Early Access, immersing players in a surreal pirate underworld as the headless Davy Jones.

Control Jones’ body and ally with his sarcastic skull, Davy, to battle cursed souls and reclaim artifacts.

Featuring fast-paced combat with swords, guns, and a skull-based grappling hook, explore cloud-swept islands aboard a whale-ship hybrid.

Priced at $6.66 for the first 6 days, 6 hours, 6 minutes, it’s a thrilling revenge tale. 8/28/2025

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NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii

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Launching today, NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii immerses players in a decaying Cold War nuclear complex as a critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer.

Players control an AI navigating a haunting Soviet ruin using a unique timeline-based system to sequence actions.

With cinematic 2.5D visuals, dynamic lighting, and a branching narrative, it delivers an emotionally charged experience.

The game is currently featured at the PlayB3yond - Indie Game Fest 2025 and available on multiple platforms. 8/28/2025

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Official Trailer

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No Straight Roads 2

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Celebrate five years of No Straight Roads with No Straight Roads 2, introducing Casey, the third playable character.

As Bunk Bed Junction’s youngest keyboardist, Casey brings fresh style and unique combos to Vinyl City.

Join Mayday and Zuke on a global tour, battling musical megastars in 2026.

Experience her gameplay at the Tokyo Game Show and PAX West. 8/27/2025

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Moros Protocol

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Survive intense battles in Moros Protocol, now launching September 18th on Steam and GOG for PC.

This FPS roguelite offers tactical combat with customizable loadouts and weapons.

Navigate a derelict warship with procedurally generated levels and retro-modern visuals.

Death drives progression, enhancing skills each run.

Team up with a friend in drop-in co-op to face the horrors. 8/27/2025

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Lost Skies

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Embark on a thrilling adventure in Lost Skies, exiting Early Access on September 17th on Steam.

Join up to five friends to explore floating islands and ancient ruins.

Craft unique skyships and battle colossal Seraph creatures using grappling hooks and gliders.

The 1.0 release includes new weapons, regions, and player-created islands. 8/27/2025

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Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game

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Solve everyday mysteries in Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game, launching September 9th on Steam.

Developed by Posh Cat Studio, this cozy title focuses on Mary, a freshman navigating minor inconveniences like oversleeping or forgotten meetups.

With an anime-inspired art style, players engage in light sleuthing to resolve daily challenges.

It emphasizes connection and joy in simple resolutions. 8/27/2025

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Skygard Arena

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Lead your team in Skygard Arena, launching its 1.0 version on September 18th.

This turn-based tactics game features MOBA-style Champions, with new additions like Seraphine and her Throne Room Arena.

Enjoy a single-player campaign with 13 missions, 1v1 PvP, and over 500,000 team combinations.

With 80 relics and a chess-inspired AI, strategic depth awaits. 8/27/2025

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PRITTO PRISONER

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Players can now join the Early Access Beta of PRITTO PRISONER ahead of its official release on Steam for PC.

In this 4v2 party game, players choose between relentless robot guards or mischievous animal inmates determined to break free from a high-security island prison.

But escaping isn’t just about stealth, speed, and teamwork... it also requires the most unexpected powers of all: their pee and poop.

Pritto Prisoner delivers a wildly original asymmetrical escape-action experience where speed, wit, teamwork and bodily functions become the ultimate tools for victory.

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Quest Master

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Explore a new single-player campaign in Quest Master, revealed at gamescom 2025.

This handcrafted adventure, built with the game’s dungeon-making tools, launches with version 1.0 later this year.

Set in Aetheria, players uncover lore, battle dark forces, and explore Castle Town with vibrant NPCs.

With over 5,000 community dungeons and seven elemental themes, it blends nostalgia with creative freedom. 8/23/2025

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Sengoku Dynasty

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Embark on an epic journey in Sengoku Dynasty, now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Developed by Superkami, this genre-blend combines life-sim, RPG, and village management in feudal Japan.

As a survivor, rebuild settlements, raise a family, and face factional dangers.

Enjoy single-player or co-op multiplayer for up to four players with cross-platform support.

The ‘Bushidō’ update enhances this immersive experience with hours of content. 8/23/2025

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Oppidum

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Discover the survival adventure Oppidum on Nintendo Switch, showcasing stunning visuals.

Set on the mystical island of Insule, players engage in cooperative exploration, base building, and narrative discovery for 1-4 players.

Inspired by Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it features dynamic weather, deep crafting, and an engaging story.

The port maintains full co-op support and artistic integrity. 8/23/2025

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Stygian: Outer Gods

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Immerse in the chilling survival horror of Stygian: Outer Gods, with its "Souls of the Silent Tide" update out now.

Explore the eerie House of Mists and Blood Forest, facing new enemies, quests, and the game’s first boss fight.

New characters, artifacts, and a weapon enhance the experience, with subtitles in multiple languages added.

Available at a -20% discount until August 29th, players can dive into this eldritch nightmare in Kingsport. 8/23/2025

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Bye Sweet Carole

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Experience a horror adventure with Bye Sweet Carole, set to launch on multiple platforms October 9th.

Created by Chris Darril, it follows Lana Benton uncovering the truth behind her friend Carole’s disappearance from Bunny Hall orphanage.

Featuring hand-drawn art inspired by classic animation, players navigate a dark, fantastical world with characters like Mr. Kyn and tar bunnies.

Immerse yourself in this chilling narrative-driven experience. 8/23/2025

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Official Trailer

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