Let’s ignore the deluge of AAA titles launching in February 2022 for a second. Here’s 16 indie games to get excited about for the following month.
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Phlegethon Review (PS4) – Styx In The Mud
A retro inspired first-person-shooter, Phlegethon looks as though it was built for the PS1 and plays like it too. The Finger Guns Review.
Negative Nancy Review (Switch) – On A Need To ‘No’ Basis
A branching narrative adventure centred around the power of the word “No”, Negative Nancy is a fun but fleeting experience. The Finger Guns Review.
Indie Hot List 1 – Straight To The Point (And Clicks)
An excuse to highlight some upcoming indie games, the “Indie Hot List” is here to put a few new titles on your radar, first focusing on point and click adventures.
Gravity Chase Review (PC) – You Spin Me Right ’round, Baby
An admirable attempt at the zero-g racing genre, Gravity Chase is fast fun but ultimately can’t keep pace with the likes of Radial-G and WipEout. The Finger Guns Review.
Rover Mechanic Simulator Review (PS4) –A Great ‘Opportunity’ Lacking ‘Spirit’
A lack of atmosphere (har har) and repetitive game play means Rover Mechanic Simulator loses its lustre quite quickly. The Finger Guns Review.
Horatio Goes Snowboarding Review (PS5) – Horace Would Never
A modern day spin on a neglected classic, Horatio Goes Snowboarding is a moreish little arcade game. The Finger Guns Review.
Scarf Review (PC) – Pulling The Wool Over Your Eyes
A charming, non-combative platformer, Scarf is a short but enjoyable game that crafts a clever two-sided narrative. The Finger Guns review.
Stilstand Review (Switch) – The Summer of Discontent
A creative and raw visual novel that’s deeply relatable, Stilstand feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch. The Finger Guns review.
19 Indie Games To Get Excited About in January 2022
A new year. A new month. A new monster list of potentially excellent indie games to get excited about. A Finger Guns article.