Day of the Devs 2025: All the Big Indie Game Reveals
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– Day of the Devs 2025 showcased upcoming indie games from studios behind hits like *Guacamelee*, *Untitled Goose Game*, and *Abzu*.
– *Snap & Grab* by No Goblin is a 1980s crime game where players use photography to plan heists, launching early next year on multiple platforms.
– *Big Walk* from House House is a co-op multiplayer adventure focused on teamwork and communication, set to release next year.
– *Sword of the Sea* by Giant Squid offers a board-sports-inspired adventure with a hover sword mechanic, launching on PS5 and PC in August.
– *Marvel Cosmic Invasion* by Tribute Games is a retro beat-’em-up featuring 15 Marvel superheroes, releasing this holiday season.
Summer Game Fest may have dazzled with blockbuster reveals, but indie gaming enthusiasts have just been treated to an equally exciting showcase. Day of the Devs 2025 delivered a stellar lineup of fresh titles from beloved studios, offering everything from high-fashion heists to psychedelic western nightmares. Here’s a breakdown of the most intriguing announcements from this year’s event.
Snap & Grab blends style and subterfuge in a thrilling 1980s crime caper. As a renowned fashion photographer moonlighting as a master thief, players use their camera to scout targets and plan elaborate heists. Published by Annapurna Interactive, this stylish adventure hits Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S early next year.
Fans of Untitled Goose Game will rejoice at Big Walk, House House’s long-awaited follow-up. This cooperative multiplayer title emphasizes camaraderie as players navigate a sprawling open world filled with absurd challenges. Communication tools like megaphones and flares ensure teamwork stays front and center. Expect it to launch sometime in 2025.
Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzu, returns with Sword of the Sea, a visually stunning adventure inspired by board sports. Glide across surreal landscapes on a Hoversword, accompanied by another mesmerizing score from Austin Wintory. Mark your calendars for August 19th on PS5 and PC.
Escape room enthusiasts can look forward to Escape Academy 2: Back to School, which expands the formula into an open-world campus teeming with secrets. While no release date is confirmed, it’s slated for Steam.
From the creators of Artful Escape comes Mixtape, a heartfelt narrative adventure about friendship and music. Featuring a soundtrack with icons like Joy Division and The Cure, this stylized journey channels the energy of Spider-Verse films. It’s coming to PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Game Pass—date still TBA.
Drinkbox Studios, known for Guacamelee!, unveiled Blighted, a hardcore Metroidvania set in a surreal western nightmare. Dynamic difficulty ensures no two playthroughs are alike, and full co-op support adds to the chaos. Keep an eye out for its Steam release.
Outerloop Games follows Thirsty Suitors with Dosa Divas, a spicy RPG where players battle a fast-food empire. Turn-based combat with timing mechanics and culinary strategy make this a standout. It’s targeting an early 2026 launch.
Heart Machine’s Possessor(s) offers a side-scrolling action-horror experience with interdimensional terrors. A demo is already available on Steam, with the full game arriving later this year.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault upgrades the original’s formula with 3D visuals and deeper mechanics. Slated for PC, Xbox, and Game Pass this summer, it’s perfect for fans of dungeon-crawling and shop management.
Horror meets art in Please, Watch the Artwork, a psychological puzzle game set in a haunted museum. Track anomalies in Edward Hopper-inspired paintings before its Halloween debut.
Tribute Games’ Marvel Cosmic Invasion brings retro beat-’em-up action to the Marvel universe, featuring 15 playable heroes. Arriving this holiday, it’s a must-watch for fans of Shredder’s Revenge.
Other highlights include Neverway, a farming sim with a horrific twist, Relooted, a heist game about reclaiming stolen artifacts, and Ratatan, the spiritual successor to Patapon.
Rounding out the showcase were Tire Boy, a charming platformer, and Toem 2, which expands the photography-adventure formula with new tools. While some titles lack firm dates, indie fans have plenty to anticipate in the coming months.
(Source: Eurogamer)
