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1981
The Castle Doctrine Cover Image
The Castle Doctrine is a massively-multiplayer game of burglary and home defense. It's 1991, and things are bad. You're a guy with a house and family. Other players are coming to take what's yours. Build security to stop them. Study their houses, buy tools, and break in to take what's theirs.
The Castle Doctrine
Steam Publisher: Jason Rohrer Developer: Jason Rohrer
Jan 29, 2014
11 years, 5 months ago
$3.99 $1.99 -50%
2DDarkDifficultIndieMassively MultiplayerPerma DeathPixel GraphicsPuzzleRoguelikeSimulationStrategy
870 262 6/10 ~$20,000
1982
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight Cover Image
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again.
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
Steam Publisher: Hyperstrange Developer: Hyperstrange
Sep 24, 2020
4 years, 9 months ago
$2.99 $0.89 -70%
3DActionArcadeArena ShooterBoomer ShooterBullet TimeDemonsDifficultFPSFast-PacedFirst-PersonGoreGothicHorrorRetroScore AttackShooterSingleplayerSurvivalViolent
1,328 347 7/10 ~$20,000
1983
Godstrike Cover Image
Godstrike is a twin-stick shooter where time is your health and currency. Face off against ruthless bosses in tense, 1v1 showdowns as Talaal, the last Herald.
Godstrike
Steam Publisher: indie.io Developer: OverPowered Team
Apr 15, 2021
4 years, 2 months ago
$5.99 $4.49 -25%
3DActionAction RoguelikeAdventureAnimeArcadeBoss RushBullet HellBullet TimeColorfulCombatControllerDifficultFantasyIndieRogueliteShooterSingleplayerTop-DownTwin Stick Shooter
1,859 173 6/10 ~$20,000
1984
Door Cover Image
You will have to face hundreds of different doors, and decide which one you should go to in order to get to the main secret. You have to open the doors in many locations of this world, each of which is dedicated to its type of doors.
Door
Steam Publisher: SVGames Developer: SVGames
Jun 28, 2018
7 years ago
$6.99
AbstractAdventureAtmosphericDifficultExplorationFirst-PersonIndieMysteryOpen WorldPuzzleRelaxingSimulationSurrealWalking Simulator
792 148 6/10 ~$20,000
1985
Aselia the Eternal -The Spirit of Eternity Sword- Cover Image
With his sister Kaori held hostage, Yuuto must fight as an Etranger, a warrior of power, and take up the sword to fight alongside the beautiful female Spirits who protect the land from an evil that threatens to consume it.
Aselia the Eternal -The Spirit of Eternity Sword-
Steam Publisher: JAST Developer: Xuse
Nov 3, 2011
13 years, 8 months ago
$14.99
AnimeCasualDifficultIndieJRPGRPGStrategyVisual Novel
1,917 69 9/10 ~$20,000
1986
Jack Axe Cover Image
Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology.
Jack Axe
Steam Publishers: Another Indie, Neon Doctrine Developer: Keybol Games
Oct 6, 2021
3 years, 9 months ago
$14.99
2D Platformer4 Player LocalActionAction-AdventureAdventureCo-opCo-op CampaignColorfulDifficultFemale ProtagonistLocal Co-OpOpen WorldPixel GraphicsPlatformerPrecision PlatformerPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerPvPSingleplayerStory Rich
1,699 69 6/10 ~$20,000
1987
Elf Manor Cover Image
You will be playing as an Elf Master. Build your own manor and grow crops, farm, research, cook, and handcraft by yourself. Your mission is to fight against evil monsters and protect the world from corruption. The most important thing is staying alive.
Elf Manor
Steam Publisher: GY Games Developer: 巫师工作室
Dec 19, 2019
5 years, 6 months ago
Early Access
$14.99
AdventureAgricultureAtmosphericBuildingCartoonCasualCuteDifficultEarly AccessExplorationFantasyFarming SimIndieResource ManagementSimulationStrategyStylizedSurvivalTime ManagementTurn-Based Combat
943 69 6/10 ~$20,000
1988
Nowhere Patrol Cover Image
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Nowhere Patrol
Steam Publisher: Slugsoft Developer: Slugsoft
Nov 5, 2018
6 years, 8 months ago
$4.99
2DActionBoss RushBullet HellDifficultIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerShoot 'Em Up
452 207 9/10 ~$20,000
1989
Bronze Age - HD Edition Cover Image
What was it like to be a chief of a tribe in 6000 year B.C.? Oh, you know, the usual - feed your people, build them shelters, defend them from raids of neighbors. And if you are lucky, sooner or later you will build a kingdom and become their king!
Bronze Age - HD Edition
Steam Publisher: Clarus Victoria Developer: Clarus Victoria
Sep 10, 2013
11 years, 10 months ago
$2.99 $0.80 -73%
2D4XBuildingCasualCity BuilderColony SimDifficultEconomyEducationHistoricalIndieManagementResource ManagementSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvivalTime ManagementTurn-BasedTurn-Based Strategy
1,063 345 7/10 ~$20,000
1990
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield Cover Image
Survive A futuristic Tokyo style Detroit in this 3D runner that tells the story of Wally who has uncovered the evidence that can change his city forever. Explore a game world with a dope-tastic soundtrack featuring the authentic sounds of Detroit Artist.
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield
Steam Publisher: Headup Developer: Aerial_Knight
May 19, 2021
4 years, 1 month ago
$11.99 $1.19 -90%
2D3DActionAdventureBullet TimeCasualCinematicDifficultFuturisticIndieMusicParkourPlatformerQuick-Time EventsRunnerSci-fiSingleplayerStylizedThriller
1,245 86 9/10 ~$20,000
1991
Dead Dungeon Cover Image
Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.
Dead Dungeon
Steam Publisher: Roenko Games Developer: Roenko Games
Nov 12, 2018
6 years, 8 months ago
$4.99 $0.69 -86%
2D2D PlatformerAction-AdventureAdventureArcadeComedyControllerDifficultEmotionalFunnyGoreIndieMystery DungeonPerma DeathPlatformerPrecision PlatformerRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayerUnderground
436 206 9/10 ~$20,000
1992
qop 2 Cover Image
qop 2 is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the cube to finish using 4 directions in space.
qop 2
Steam Publisher: Quiet River Developer: Quiet River
Dec 12, 2017
7 years, 7 months ago
$1.99
2DAbstractActionArtificial IntelligenceCasualDifficultIndieLogicMinimalistMultiplayerPuzzleReal-TimeRelaxingSequelSingleplayerThird PersonTurn-Based Strategy
483 516 9/10 ~$20,000
1993
Skogdal Cover Image
A deckbuilding adventure card game set in a rustic Norwegian town during the 90's. Recruit followers, draft cards and build powerful combos. Explore a hand-crafted world across multiple runs and uncover an unsettling mystery…
Skogdal
Steam Publisher: Erlend Kirkeboe Developers: Erlend Kirkeboe, Kay Arne Kirkeboe
Apr 28, 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago
$19.99
1980s1990'sAdventureCard BattlerCard GameDeckbuildingDifficultDungeon CrawlerHand-drawnIndieMouse onlyPoint & ClickReplay ValueRoguelikeRoguelike DeckbuilderRogueliteSingleplayerStrategyTurn-BasedTurn-Based Strategy
453 51 9/10 ~$20,000
1994
Gentoo Rescue Cover Image
A puzzler about sliding penguins and walruses. Pick up items to push, pull, bounce, swap, stop, steal, or explode. Uncover surprising twists hidden in a world of puzzles inside puzzles inside puzzles.
Gentoo Rescue
Steam Publisher: Jagriff Developer: Jagriff
May 22, 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago
$19.99 $17.99 -10%
3DCartoonyCasualControllerCuteDifficultFunnyGrid-Based MovementIndieLevel EditorLogicMetroidvaniaMinimalistOpen WorldPuzzleRelaxingSingleplayerSokobanStrategyTop-Down
157 51 9/10 ~$20,000
1995
Umihara Kawase Shun Cover Image
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
Umihara Kawase Shun
Steam Publisher: KOMODO Developer: Studio Saizensen
Nov 24, 2015
9 years, 7 months ago
$11.99
2D2D PlatformerActionAnimeCuteDifficultFemale ProtagonistIndiePhysicsPlatformerPrecision PlatformerPuzzle Platformer
928 85 9/10 ~$20,000
1996
Dininho Adventures Cover Image
Help out Dininho in what might be the most heroic adventure of your life! Only someone truly evil would be cold to the point of stealing eggs from a defenseless dinossaur mom, and dininho can't let that be. Explore this colorfull and dangerous world, rescuing all the defenseless babies.
Dininho Adventures
Steam Publisher: Dininho Games Developer: Dininho Games
Mar 8, 2020
5 years, 4 months ago
$4.99 $0.49 -90%
2D PlatformerAdventureBeautifulCuteDifficultDinosaursIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerPrecision Platformer
913 204 9/10 ~$20,000
1997
ASTRAL Cover Image
The future came. You'd think that means the apex of the progress and science, but no. After the epidemic spread all over the world in 2022, 95% of the whole population mutated into horrible creatures without any moral values or humanity and started hunting everything that moves. The planet became empty.
ASTRAL
Steam Publisher: Hype ProductionZ Developer: Hype ProductionZ
Nov 26, 2018
6 years, 7 months ago
$8.99
2DAtmosphericCasualCinematicDarkDifficultGreat SoundtrackHorrorMinimalistMysteryPlatformerPsychological HorrorPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerShortSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory RichSurrealWalking Simulator
5,600 113 6/10 ~$19,000
1998
Press Forward OOOOONNNNN Cover Image
You are a little bird wandering through layers of space. In the face of the sudden arrival of an army of balls, you can only rise to the occasion and try your best to eliminate these cute but detestable enemies.
Press Forward OOOOONNNNN
Steam Publishers: Allinone Loner, FunAlter Games Developer: Allinone Loner
Dec 3, 2019
5 years, 7 months ago
$1.99
2DActionAdventureArcadeBullet HellCartoonyCasualDifficultFantasyFast-PacedIndiePhysicsRPGRelaxingRetroShoot 'Em UpShooterSingleplayerSportsStrategy
140 510 10/10 ~$19,000
1999
Day D: Tower Rush Cover Image
Onwards to the past! Learn the real power of science! Help the professor and his loyal companion deal with hordes of dinosaurs.
Day D: Tower Rush
Steam Publisher: 8Floor Developer: Creobit
Jul 7, 2016
9 years ago
$4.99 $0.99 -80%
2DActionAdventureArcadeCasualComedyDifficultDinosaursExplorationIndieOpen WorldPuzzleRPGSimulationSingleplayerSportsStrategySurvivalTower DefenseVisual Novel
272 202 7/10 ~$19,000
2000
FALL GIRLS Cover Image
FALL GIRLS is a casual arcade runner with unique setting.It`s a competition, where you should pass the levels one by one.You will play as a female protagonist.
FALL GIRLS
Steam Publisher: BanzaiProject Developer: Squid Developer
Mar 26, 2022
3 years, 3 months ago
$6.99
3D PlatformerActionAnimeBattle RoyaleCasualColorfulComedyDifficultFemale ProtagonistIndieParkourParty GamePhysicsPlatformerPuzzle PlatformerPvPRunnerSexual ContentSingleplayerSports
1,048 144 6/10 ~$19,000
2001
Zombie Soup Cover Image
Zombie Soup is a top-down shooter combined with hack and slash action that follows Ricky, a backpacker who is thrown into an unexpected adventure in an unfamiliar town as he shoots and dodges his way through hordes of bizarre creatures and challenging bosses to save a kidnapped girl!
Zombie Soup
Steam Publisher: Astrolabe Games Developer: AeonSparx Interactive
Aug 9, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago
$14.99
1980sActionAction RoguelikeAdventureBullet HellDifficultDungeon CrawlerFast-PacedIndiePost-apocalypticPsychedelicRPGRogueliteShooterSingleplayerSurrealTop-DownTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterZombies
2,767 67 9/10 ~$19,000
2002
DERE EVIL EXE Cover Image
DERE EVIL EXE is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping meta horror story and a retro 16-bit pixel platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles.
DERE EVIL EXE
Steam Publisher: AppSir Games Developer: Darius Immanuel Guerrero
Jul 3, 2018
7 years ago
$2.99 $1.49 -50%
2DActionAction-AdventureAdventureAnimeCasualDifficultHorrorIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerPsychological HorrorPuzzle PlatformerRetroSci-fiSide ScrollerSimulationStory RichSurrealVisual Novel
895 335 9/10 ~$19,000
2003
SiNKR 2 Cover Image
SiNKR 2 is a minimalist puzzle game evolved from the award winning SiNKR. There is just you, hooks, pucks, and various contraptions. Subtle differences within level themes drive different solutions to superficially similar scenarios.
SiNKR 2
Steam Publisher: Wahler Digital Developer: Robert Wahler
May 9, 2019
6 years, 2 months ago
$3.99
AbstractAtmosphericCasualDifficultGreat SoundtrackIndieMinimalistPuzzleRelaxingStrategyStylizedTouch-FriendlyTurn-Based
501 251 9/10 ~$19,000
2004
News Tycoon Cover Image
News Tycoon is a real-time tycoon game about newspaper management
News Tycoon
Steam Publisher: Oreol Developer: Oreol
Mar 24, 2017
8 years, 3 months ago
Early Access
$6.99
BuildingCasualCharacter CustomizationCity BuilderDifficultEarly AccessEconomyIndieManagementPoliticsSingleplayerStrategy
1,741 143 5/10 ~$19,000
2005
Induction Cover Image
Induction is an abstract puzzle game about time travel and paradoxes. As you master its logic, Induction will rewire how you think about cause and effect.
Induction
Steam Publisher: Bryan Gale Developer: Bryan Gale
Feb 7, 2017
8 years, 5 months ago
$6.99
AbstractDifficultIndieMinimalistPuzzleTime Travel
1,122 143 9/10 ~$19,000
2006
Nordic Warriors Cover Image
Enter the real time tactical nightmare of Nordic Warriors and use your handful of brave souls to stem an endless horde of undead horrors. You'll need to take advantage of the terrain and your Hero abilities to heal and lead your units as you blast, smash or slash your way through the unfolding apocalypse.
Nordic Warriors
Steam Publisher: Mashmashu Studio Developers: Liron Peer, Roman Levin (Coldsteel48)
Jun 19, 2020
5 years ago
$19.99
1990'sActionAdventureBloodClassicDark FantasyDifficultGoreIndieMilitaryMythologyOld SchoolRTSReal Time TacticsSingleplayerStrategyTacticalTop-DownViolentWar
795 50 9/10 ~$19,000
2007
Rikki & Vikki Cover Image
Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.
Rikki & Vikki
Steam Publisher: PenguiNet Developer: PenguiNet
Dec 26, 2018
6 years, 6 months ago
$9.99 $1.99 -80%
2DActionAdventureArcadeCartoonyChoices MatterCo-opControllerDark HumorDifficultIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerOld SchoolPixel GraphicsPlatformerPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerRetroSingleplayer
317 100 9/10 ~$19,000
2008
1993 Space Machine Cover Image
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
1993 Space Machine
Steam Publisher: Aurora Punks Developers: Aurora Punks, Exceed
Mar 28, 2016
9 years, 3 months ago
$11.99
1990's2D4 Player LocalActionArcadeBullet HellCo-opColorfulDifficultGun CustomizationMultiplayerOld SchoolPixel GraphicsRetroSci-fiScore AttackShoot 'Em UpShooterSide ScrollerSpace
671 83 7/10 ~$19,000
2009
Hero Generations Cover Image
The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier's Civilization, Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." IndieCade Finalist.
Hero Generations
Steam Publisher: Heart Shaped Games LLC Developer: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Apr 10, 2015
10 years, 3 months ago
$5.99
2D4XAdventureBuildingDifficultDungeon CrawlerFantasyGreat SoundtrackIndieKickstarterOpen WorldRPGReplay ValueRoguelikeSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategyTurn-BasedTurn-Based Strategy
N/A 166 6/10 ~$19,000
2010
3D Math - Ultra Cover Image
Mathematic Ultra - is both simple and complex challenges!
3D Math - Ultra
Steam Publisher: Big Mind Games 9000 Developer: Big Mind Games 9000
May 15, 2020
5 years, 1 month ago
$4.99
Board GameCasualChessClickerCompetitiveDifficultEducationExperimentalIndieLEGOLogicProgrammingPuzzleScienceSimulationSingleplayerSportsStrategyTabletopTutorial
722 199 9/10 ~$19,000