Triple I initiative: Many new indie games announced
Lots of new indie games and numerous news items: That's the news yield from the Triple I showcase on Wednesday. You can find an overview here.
The Triple I initiative is a new collaboration launched by indie developers to help participating indie games gain more attention. The first showcase took place on Wednesday as part of a livestream. Both new games and content for existing games were announced. You can find the highlights in this article.
"The Rogue Prince of Persia" (new announcement)
The series of Prince of Persia games, which first appeared in 1989, is a long one. Now another spin-off has been added: "The Rogue Prince of Persia" is a roguelite platformer that challenges you with acrobatic stunts and action-packed battles. The story is said to be non-linear.
Date: 14 May (Early Access)
Platform: Steam
"Slay the Spire 2" (new announcement)
With Slay the Spire 2, the very popular Roguelite deck builder from 2019 is now getting a successor. You receive cards with abilities and items that you can combine to form a deck. There is no more detailed information on the gameplay yet, but the game is to be reprogrammed from scratch on a different game engine.
Date: 2025
Platform: Steam
"Palworld: Arena" (major update)
"Palworld" was the first surprise viral hit of the year. Two weeks after its release on 19 January, 19 million people had already played the "Pokemon with weapons". Including a review, colleague Philipp Rüegg was also involved. In the Triple I trailer, the studio announced "Palworld Arena", a PvP mode. You can compete against other players with your Pals in arenas
Date: 2024
Platform: Steam
"Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns" (PS release and DLC)
"Vampire Survivors" was released in 2022 and was very well received on Steam with 98 per cent positive reviews. The casual game will also be available on Playstation from summer. The now announced DLC "Operation Guns" brings eleven new characters, 22 new weapons, a new large stage and a bonus stage.
Date: 9 May
Platform: Steam, from summer also on PS4/PS5
"Never Alone 2" (new announcement)
The heart-warming puzzle platformer "Never Alone" from 2014 is also entering its second round. Once again, you play the Inuit girl Nuna, who is trying to save her settlement in Alaska together with her companion Fox. Nothing is yet known about the rest of the plot.
Date: not yet known
Platform: Steam
"Laysara: Summit Kingdom" (released)
There is actually an abundance of game choices in the city builder genre, but "Laysara" offers an unusual environment: instead of flat plains, you colonise the steep slopes of a mountain in the Himalayas. As the game progresses, you build your settlement higher and higher until you reach the summit. Avalanches threaten your work, so you have to make private pension provisions.
Date: 10 April (Early Access)
Platform: Steam - get a 20 per cent discount until 24 April.
"Kill Knight" (new announcement)
In this "fast-reacting, isometric, arcade-style action shooter", you play an undead knight slaughtering his way through hordes of enemies in five arenas. To do so, you must recognise your enemies' weaknesses and use your arsenal of weapons skilfully.
Date: 2024
Published for: Steam
"Gestalt: Steam & Cinder" (new announcement)
"Gestalt" is visually reminiscent of platform classics from the 1990s. The game in a lovingly designed steampunk setting is set to offer a varied story, role-playing elements and exciting battles. Uncovering secrets and solving puzzles should also keep you glued to the screen.
Date: 21 May
Released for: Steam (a demo is currently playable)
"UnderMine 2" (new announcement)
A lot of action awaits you in the sequel to the roguelike adventure "UnderMine", which was released in 2020. In a world in the depths, you search for treasures and uncover secrets.
"UnderMine 2" will have a co-operative mode and you will be able to unlock new characters. The end of the game will also be influenced by your decisions.
Date: not yet known
Released for: Steam
"RKGK" (new announcement)
The action adventure "RKGK" is a colourful game. Your weapon is graffiti spray, which you use to fend off enemy drones as you make the urban canyons of Cap City unsafe. With skilful jump combinations and a flying machine, you complete breakneck courses.
Date: Summer 2024
Platform: Steam
"Dinolords" (new trailer)
At first glance, "Dinolords" looks like a medieval city builder with real-time strategy elements - until a Tyrannosaurus Rex breaks through the city wall in the trailer. The prehistoric lizards, of which you have various species at your disposal, offer you new ways to fight the invading enemies.
Date: 2025
Platform: Steam
"Streets of Rogue 2" (new gameplay trailer)
Anarchy as a way of life: In the second "Streets of Rogue" instalment, you can do whatever you want in a randomly generated city. The overarching goal is to overthrow the corrupt president. How - and whether - you want to achieve this is up to you. "Streets of Rogue 2" is a sandbox role-playing game modelled on games such as Rimworld, Valheim and Stardew Valley. There will also be a co-op mode.
Date: 2024
Platform: Steam
More trailers
More trailers were shown in the livestream, but they don't present much new information. These are the games:
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