Games are a unique medium comprising varied art styles and gameplay mechanics, especially indie titles on Steam. The Indie Expo Live on Steam is an ideal opportunity to try out quirky indie games with vibrant art styles, varied genres, and more. It is a digital event showcasing myriad indie titles that warrant your attention.
There are a vast number of games that are announced during this digital showcase, and you can avail some discounted titles on Steam throughout its duration. You must check out these games if you are looking for robust titles and are short on budget. Some games on this list are pending release, while others are discounted due to the current Indie Expo Live event.
Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.
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Bright Memory: Infinite and 4 other interesting games to watch out for on Steam at Indie Expo Live
1) Evotinction
If you are looking for a stealth game with futuristic elements, you must check out Evotinction. The game has no release date, but you can wishlist this title on Steam. The story revolves around an infected research facility wherein all robots have gone rogue and pose a grave threat to humans.
The protagonist Dr. Liu is determined to investigate this outbreak, and the game can be played from a third-person perspective. You will be able to leverage his hacking skills and navigate through the facility to look for any survivors and resolve the threat. There is a possibility that more details can be showcased in the Indie Expo Live event.
2) Nova Antarctica
Nova Antarctica is ideal for you in case you are on the lookout for an adventure game with survival elements. As the name suggests, you will have to survive the harsh climatic conditions of Antarctica by solving puzzles and leveraging animals to traverse the lands.
You will come across animals like red panda, penguin, wolf, and others trying to survive the snowy landscape. You can engage in resource gathering and crafting items like fire torches to ease your journey. This is one of the unreleased games (you can wishlist it on Steam) that might get more details in the Indie Expo Live.
3) Bright Memory: Infinite
You can delve into Bright Memory: Infinite at a discounted price while you wait for the other indie games on this list to release. This is a sequel to Bright Memory and is set in the year 2036. It is a fast-paced First-Person Shooter (FPS) game wherein you can take control of Shelia, who can wield weapons like Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun, and Sniper.
Each possesses a special ammo type that further enhances the shooting experience. You must check out this title, especially if you admire the smooth combat in Shadow Warrior games that incentivize you to get rid of enemies faster. At the time of writing, you can get this title for $14.99 (Rs. 396), a 25% discount until May 27, 2023.
4) Palworld
Palworld features a vibrant art style and is an open-world survival game that can be played as a single-player title, with the game’s multiplayer mode being equally enticing. The creatures in this game are termed Pals, and you can use them to construct buildings, mount flying animals and even collect resources.
Palworld is also set to feature Pals that are capable of farming that involves activities like watering, sowing seeds, harvesting, and more. The game is planned to release sometime in 2023 but feel free to wishlist it in case you like a title with survival elements and a vibrant color palette.
5) Bokura
Bokura is a unique offering not only in terms of its art style but also in terms of gameplay since it is a two-player adventure game with puzzle-solving elements. Furthermore, both players witness a different scenario, with one player experiencing a world of animals and the other facing the world of machines. The story is a side-scrolling adventure that revolves around two young boys that have eloped from their homes.
Communication between two players is the prime focus of this title and therefore you can have a great time with a friend while playing Bokura. The game is available at a 30% discounted price of $7.69 (Rs. 371) on Steam (offer lasts till May 27, 2023), which further warrants checking it out.
Indie games might have a smaller budget, but many successful indie titles have surpassed all expectations. The Indie Expo Live sale on Steam lasts between May 20 - May 27, 2023, till 3 AM JST.
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