Claritas is a 2D, turn-based, party-building dungeon crawler RPG focused purely on gameplay. With no story or plot, the game emphasizes strategic decision-making, experimentation, and hundreds of achievements to unlock.

Play Now!

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNsum0igHWk

🛡️ Key Features:

• Strategic Party Building:
  Assemble your dream team from a diverse roster of characters, each boasting four unique abilities. Experiment with countless combinations to master your strategy!

• Skill Fusion Mastery:
  Mix and match skills from multiple heroes to create overpowered combinations. Unleash devastating synergies and dominate every encounter!

• Ultimate Flexibility:
  Swap party members at any time and customize your heroes with skill points earned at every level up. Redistribute these points freely to adapt to any challenge!

• Exciting Bounty Contracts:
  Hunt down dangerous monsters and reap the rewards—experience points, gold, and rare bonuses await the brave!

• Hundreds of Achievements:
  Test your skills, creativity, and determination as you unlock a massive collection of achievements. Each one adds a new layer of satisfaction to your journey!

• Permanent Party Perks:
  Unlock powerful perks that enhance your entire team, ensuring you’re always one step ahead in the dungeon depths.

• Dynamic Random Events:
  Face unpredictable events in the dungeon with unique choices that lead to different outcomes. Every decision matters in your journey!

If you love games that challenge your mind with strategic gameplay and reward you with meaningful progression, Claritas is your next adventure. Whether you’re a casual explorer or a hardcore dungeon crawler, there’s something here for everyone.

👉 Download on Steam
👉 Download on Google Playstore

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1877650/Zero_Orders_Tactics/

Imagine a chess game, where every pawn moves by itself, and you can predict how. You can't move them, but you can manipulate their decisions. By changing the board tiles. This is Zero Orders Tactics.
(also there are 110+ types of pawns + 50 spells, but you got the point)

Zero Orders Tactics is an experimental turn-based puzzle strategy where you are a GOD, not a silly general. Instead of making commands, you are making mountains, lakes, and other divine stuff BECAUSE YOU CAN!

Forget about commanding troops - now, you're shaping the battlefield itself.

Nothing is random, everything is predictable, and the battlefield is changing. Every turn. By you.

Gameplay features:

• Full predictable combat and zero randomness
• Indirect control - you can't control your units; they have their own pathfinding rules
• Control the battlefield - Your abilities are to change terrain and change unit classes
• Replayability and Rogue-lite progression - build your hand with new spells and units every run, and unlock more heroes to start different

Genre: Turn-based Strategy Puzzle, Roguelite

Gameplay footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h50-ySzLBMw&t=184s
Trailer: https://youtu.be/56OJUTi44WQ
Platforms: Steam + Steam Deck
Release date: Nov 4th, 2024

Hey r/games! Fortune Avenue launches TOMORROW and I couldn't think of a better community to share this milestone with on this Indie Sunday!

After 4 years of development (started in 2021!), my democratic board game with hotels and caravans is finally ready. As a solo developer working nights and weekends to bring this vision to life, I'm both nervous and excited to share what makes Fortune Avenue special:

🎲 Revolution, Not Evolution Fortune Avenue isn't just another board game - it fundamentally transforms the experience. The jail becomes an ice floe that might melt into a luxury cruise. The airport lets you strategically fly across the board. And when the World Cup comes to your city? Watch your opponents weep as your rent multiplies tenfold!

🗳️ Democracy in Action, regularly all players vote on new rules from a pool of over 30 possibilities. Should we reintroduce all 5-star hotels back into play? Should everyone get $200K? Should hotel rents double? The constantly shifting ruleset ensures no two games ever play the same.

⏱️ No More Endless Games A helicopter appears to chase away players on the brink of elimination, and every lap around the board increases rent by $10,000! These acceleration mechanics ensure games reach exciting conclusions without the dreaded 4-hour stalemate.

🤝 Team Play One of our most requested features! Form alliances and play in cooperative teams, sharing resources and plotting strategy together against other teams or AI opponents.

🎭 Multiple Ways to Play Solo against machines, local multiplayer with friends (fair warning: friendships may be tested!), or test your skills against players worldwide in online mode!

🎬 Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/ZEJBGAjNxIY

🎮 Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1810050/Fortune_Avenue/

Release Info:

• Release Date: TOMORROW - April 7th, 2025
• Launch Price: $4.99 with 40% off during launch week! ($2.99)

This has been an incredible journey, and I'm happy to answer any questions about the development process, the inspirations behind certain mechanics, or anything else you're curious about. I'll be monitoring this thread all day as I nervously count down the hours to launch!

Thanks r/games for all the support on my previous posts - can't wait to see you all on Fortune Avenue tomorrow! :)

Hey r/Games! Addressing the usual question up front:

Strange Seed is not a Spore successor, but it is creature evolution, with a semi-linear adventure, characters, a story, and a lot of challenges to adapt to!

Steam page
Trailer

And here's a more recent video showing some updates: https://youtu.be/z1pSMFm_FQY?feature=shared&t=952

Back when I played Spore, I wished it had a lot more of Creature Stage. And long before that, I fell in love with E.V.O.: Search for Eden, a 2D evolution RPG on the Super Nintendo.

Another wish I had for Spore was for evolution to be meaningful — it really isn’t, most of the time. So in Strange Seed we have challenges like: - Become small enough to crawl through a tiny tunnel - Become heavy enough to push a heavy boulder - Steal a snake’s eye DNA to see in the dark - Balance your wings with low weight and stamina bonuses to get through a platforming segment - Load up on shells and spikes to become a defensive creature, or claws and teeth for a glass cannon build

Making the game has taken a couple of years — it turned out to be pretty complex (what a surprise...). But we’re getting close to the finish line, and will likely launch by the end of Q3 this year.

Anyway, if you want to try it out, here’s the demo page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3224660/Strange_Seed_Demo/?beta=1

Special shoutout to other evolution games:
I really do love this genre, if you do too here’s some other upcoming stuff that looks cool: - Critter Crosser: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2792320/Critter_Crosser/ - Adapt: https://store.steampowered.com/app/888780/Adapt/ - Elysian Eclipse: https://www.elysian-eclipse.com/ - Primordial Empore: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3450780/Primordial_Empire/

Feel free to shout out any other game you’ve got your eye on!

Hello Indie Sunday, SENTRY is a FPS/TD game about defending spaceships.

I’ve posted a few times here before and this community has always been very supportive of us, which I massively appreciate :)

Anyway I thought everyone would like to know about our latest Major Update, which is focused on co-op. We’ve posted a Devlog that goes into the details (plus all the other cool new additions):

https://youtu.be/f5TJFLfdgJM

 If you haven’t seen SENTRY before, then all of our screenshots and detailed game description can be found on our Steam page here:

 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252680/SENTRY/

 We’ve got a lot of exciting additions in the pipeline which I’ll share with you in the future!

If you love mechs or giant robots fighting in a strategy game unlike any others then I recommend checking it out. I've been loving the game myself.

Hi! My girlfriend, our cat Byte, and I created BubbleByte 🫧🐱, a cozy incremental game where you recruit cats to pop an endless stream of bubbles!

We're huge fans of the genre and found inspiration watching our own cat's fascination with soap bubbles. The result? A game that combines satisfying clicking mechanics with strategic cat placement. Think of Cookie Clicker's satisfying progression + Stardew Valley's cozy vibes + a hint of Bloons TD's strategical placement and Factorio's automation.

Check out 🎞️ BubbleByte | Steam Release Trailer to see it in action!

⭐ Key Features:

• Simple yet engaging gameplay: Start by clicking bubbles to earn coins, then buy upgrades and recruit cats to progress.
• Strategic cat placement: Each of the 12+ unique cat types has special abilities -- from normal bubble-popping cats to Unicats that transform nearby bubbles into valuable star bubbles worth 15x more.
• Satisfying chain reactions: Create Rube Goldberg-like setups where cats trigger each other's abilities. E.g., place Unicats to create star bubbles, position Devilcats to throw bombs with 10x multipliers, and watch your earnings explode! Here is 🖼️ a visual example.
• Exploration: Unlock the minimap to discover ancient shrines with special cats and unique minigames, like the Witchcat's voodoo rituals that curse cats until you find and retrieve scattered dolls, granting you powerful timed buffs.
• Meaningful progression: When you hit a wall, prestige to permanently double bubble values and earn points for game-changing upgrades -- not just boring +1% boosts!
• Player-friendly design: Complete the game in a few days depending on your playstyle. No predatory mechanics, no ads, no premium currencies -- just a complete, enjoyable experience designed to be fun but not overly addicting.
• Replayability: Push for higher numbers after completing the main game, or try speedrunning on our 🏆 official leaderboard. Can you beat our times?

➡️ If it sounds up your alley, BubbleByte 🫧🐱 is available on Steam! It also works well on touchscreen devices such as the Steam Deck or Microsoft Surface.

💬 We're constantly improving the game based on player input! Share your thoughts in the comments or join us on our Discord - we personally read and respond to all feedback!

(Obligatory 🐈 cat tax.)

Hey everyone! We’re Punica Games, a small team of four working on Fading Light, a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania set in a world where there is no daylight.

You play as Noteo, a survivalist accompanied by a fire spirit named Spark. The world of Fading Light is completely dark—there’s little to no global light or skybox. Your only light comes from Spark, and bioluminescent creatures that glow in eerie, otherworldly ways. Every zone is designed around navigating that darkness — not just for aesthetics, but for tension, platforming, puzzles and storytelling. Think atmosphere-heavy exploration with real-time danger always lurking in the shadows.

Key Features:

• Exploration without sunlight: Navigate a dark world where light is a scarce and precious mechanic.
• Hand-drawn art style: We’ve built every scene by hand to give each biome a distinct, moody feel.
• No filler, no fluff: We're designing everything with intention — no repetitive grinding or recycled content.
• Hard worldbuilding: If you like serious Metroidvania vibes and deep, detailed narrative design, this one’s for you.
• A living companion (Spark): Not just for lighting — Spark helps reveal paths, engage in combats, and even speaks with you. He is a companion with a free will and you can't always control or predict his decisions. You'll have to adapt him just as he'll be adapting you throughout the game.

We’re still in early development, and we want to do this right. That means taking our time to polish mechanics, build meaningful biomes, and craft a non-repetitive, story-driven Metroidvania. The full game is about 2 years out, with a demo coming in ~7 months.

👉 Steam Page – Please Wishlist If It Sounds Interesting!
📽️ Youtube Link For the Trailer

We started Fading Light after winning a game jam — what began as a quick prototype grew into a project we’ve now been building for over a year. We’ve put our hearts into it, and hope that shows through.

We’d love to hear your thoughts — does a 2-year wait feel too long for a full release if it means zero bugs and a full-scale Metroidvania experience with no recycled content? If so, is this an important factor to discourage you from wishlisting the game?

Thanks so much for reading — we’ll be hanging around in the comments today if you want to ask anything or share your thoughts.

🎮 Check the Steam Page and Demo here!

🖥️ Trailer here!

💬 Discord Here!

Embark on an epic journey in Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, a 3D Metroidvania that seamlessly blends classic 2D exploration with modern 3D mechanics.

Traverse a vast techno-organic labyrinth, uncover hidden pathways, and master powerful abilities to forge your own path.

Key Features:

• Open-Ended Exploration: Carve your own route through a richly interconnected world, discovering secrets, forgotten ruins, and untamed creatures.

• Dynamic Platforming Abilities: Wield unique powers like the 360° dash, phasic transformation to pass through solid matter, and control over water levels to access hidden areas.

• Immersive Sci-Fi Atmosphere: Experience a world where nature and technology intertwine, shaping a mysterious and ever-changing environment.

You have what it takes to escape the labyrinth? Explore, adapt, and survive.

🚀 Try the Demo Today:
The demo is live on our Steam Page, and we’d love for you to give it a shot! Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to develop Maseylia.

❤️ Wishlist to Support Indie Devs:
Adding Maseylia to your Steam wishlist helps us reach more players and keeps the dream alive for indie creators like us.

Thank you for your support, feedback, and for being part of this journey! 🙏

"- Move, you, stupid Lizard!
- I AM REPTILE!!!"

🎮Steam page for wishlist addition:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3338470/I_am_Reptile

📺Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgYtN7868HU

📺Last dev log: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqPK6BLp3d4

"I Am Reptile" a solo development project. I making all graphics, animation, music, code by myself.

You'll play as a reptile and need to save your planet and your friends from an evil corporation! Reach the control center and activate the self-destruct mechanism! It won't be easy, as there are plenty of traps, obstacles, and heavily armed guards in your way!

Game Features:

• An engaging setting and agile main character
• Cartoon-style graphics and animations, including animated cutscenes
• Dynamic visual effects
• Three difficulty levels
• Atmospheric soundtrack
• Local multiplayer for two players

Approximate release date: Q2-Q3 2025 on Steam

Hi everyone, my name is Mike Ten — I'm a solo developer currently working on a horror game inspired by Chilla's Art-style titles like The Closing Shift and The Convenience Store.

But in this game, you play as the owner of a boba tea shop.

I'm now in the final stage of polishing the game and plan to release it very soon. A short demo is also available on the Steam page if you're interested!

Steam Page