Hello everyone and welcome back to another blog post. Indie games continue to push boundaries, and 2025 is bringing some seriously anticipated titles. Whether you’re craving deep storytelling, mind-bending strategy, or just more ways to lose sleep, these upcoming releases have you covered.
Here are the top 5 must-play indie games arriving soon—complete with hype, humor, and just a dash of sarcasm (because we can’t help ourselves).
1. Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4 – Toby Fox Teases Us Again (But We Love It)
Release Date: “When It’s Ready” (Translation: Probably Late 2025)
Platforms: PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Toby Fox, the master of “I’ll release it when I feel like it,” is back with more Deltarune. Will we finally get answers? Will the soundtrack slap even harder? Will Kris do something even weirder with their soul? The answer to all three is probably yes.
Why it’s a must-play:
✔ More of Toby Fox’s signature humor and gut-punch storytelling
✔ New party members? New lore bombs? New mysteries?
✔ That sweet, sweet Undertale/Deltarune music we’re all addicted to
At this rate, we’ll get Deltarune Chapter 7 before *Half-Life 3*.
2. The Alters – A Existential Crisis in Game Form (Thanks, 11 Bit Studios)
Release Date: June 2025
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
From the creators of This War of Mine comes The Alters, a game where you deal with alternate versions of yourself. Because nothing says “fun” like confronting all the life choices that led you here.
Why it’s a must-play:
✔ A mind-bending narrative about identity and regret
✔ Stunning sci-fi visuals with that signature 11 Bit Studios atmosphere
✔ Gameplay that blends survival, base-building, and deep moral choices
Finally, a game that asks, “What if you were the problem all along?” (Cool, cool.)
3. Forgotlings – A Dark, Beautiful Adventure About Things Left Behind
Release Date: June 12th 2025
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
Imagine if Alice in Wonderland and Limbo had a moody, artistic baby. Forgotlings is a hand-painted adventure where forgotten objects come to life—and let’s be real, we all have a junk drawer that could definitely star in this game.
Why it’s a must-play:
✔ Gorgeous, haunting art style that oozes atmosphere
✔ A story about memory and loss (so, you know, lighthearted stuff)
✔ Puzzle-platforming that’s actually inventive (no “push the box” nonsense here)
Perfect for when you want to feel nostalgic and depressed at the same time.
4. Outrider Mako – Cyberpunk Motorcycles + Roguelike Madness
Release Date: June 23rd 2025
Platforms: PC
If Hotline Miami and F-Zero had a neon-drenched lovechild, it’d be Outrider Mako. This high-speed roguelike has you weaving through traffic, dodging bullets, and probably crashing a lot.
Why it’s a must-play:
✔ Insanely fast-paced gameplay that’ll give you adrenaline shakes
✔ A killer synthwave soundtrack (because of course it does)
✔ Roguelike elements that keep each run fresh (and painful)
Great for people who miss the days when games didn’t have “easy mode.”
5. Slay the Spire 2 – Because We All Needed More Card-Based Suffering
Release Date: “When Mega Crit Decides We’ve Suffered Enough” (2025?)
Platforms: PC (Consoles later, probably)
The sequel to the game that ruined sleep schedules worldwide is finally (maybe) coming. New cards, new characters, new ways to lose on the last freaking boss.
Why it’s a must-play:
✔ More of that addicting deck-building strategy we love
✔ New relics, enemies, and pain
✔ The same “just one more run” energy that destroyed our social lives
Who needs productivity when you can lose 10 runs in a row at 3 AM?
Final Thoughts
2025 is shaping up to be an insane year for indies—whether you want deep stories (The Alters), chaotic action (Outrider Mako), or just more ways to question your life choices (Slay the Spire 2).
Which one are you most hyped for? Or are you still pretending you’ll finish your backlog first? (Spoiler: No, you won’t.)