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Forbes
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
10 Of The Best-Looking Indie Games From 2025's Summer Showcases
You know it's a busy time for the industry when the first major console release for nearly five years is immediately overshadowed by days of showcases that throw brilliant game after brilliant game at your face. But with so many titles hitting you about the eyes, chin, and nose, it's hard to figure out what needs to be wishlisted. As a huge fan of smaller studios, which have smashed it out of the park this week, I've drawn together 10 releases that cannot be forgotten by anyone looking to play the next generation of indie darlings in 2025 and beyond. As with any list like this, especially for small studios, it won't capture all the greats, so be sure to share any that you love in the comments or reach out to me through my Linktree, because the little guys deserve our love more than ever. Developer: House HousePublisher: PanicRelease date: 2026 God knows we need more co-op games, but few seem quite as exciting as Big Walk, the latest project from House House (Untitled Goose Game). It's weird because Big Walk is largely unexciting as a premise, but its ideas and technology are so incredibly clever, you wonder why it hasn't been done before. The explainer trailer is one of the most fascinating things to come out of the 2025 gaming scene, and you'd be mad to miss out on it: So, yeah — in Big Walk, you go on a big walk with friends. There's a massive focus on communication; it employs a natural-sounding, proximity-based voice chat system that's governed by distance, while gestures and message boards can be used when you can't hear your friends, if they're on a faraway ridge or behind soundproof glass. Between House House's pedigree and the strength of the ideas, this could be one of the best indie games to arrive in 2026. Developer: Sans Strings StudioPublisher: TBDRelease date: TBA If Avenue Q met Punch-Out!!, it'd be Felt That: Boxing. This might be one of the most brilliant concepts of the last few years, and one superpowered by a ridiculously high visual potential, even if the trailer emphasises that it's rendered in the game engine, rather than being actual gameplay: You assume the role of the weedy Ezra 'Fuzz-E' Wright, a puppet 'with a heart of felt and fists of… also felt,' who enters the Tournament of a Million Punches to save his childhood orphanage from demolition. It's a story with well-trodden tropes, but that's part of its hilarious charm. The fact that Felt That: Boxing is yet to finalize a publisher can only be due to one of two reasons: either it's not actively courting anyone, or there are literally dozens of companies (fittingly) fighting one another for the rights to this, because it looks like a masterpiece in the making. Developer/publisher: NikkiJayRelease date: June 24 At least one of this list's games is coming sooner than you think — in fact, it drops in just over two weeks. Solo dev NikkiJay's Quantum Witch is a narrative, choice-driven adventure that draws on the point-and-click style perfected by LucasArts in the 90s. You enjoy the journey of Ren, a shepardess in her 20s who gets 'thrown into a multiversal conflict while on a fetch quest to find her lost flock.' This is a game of choices — difficult ones, at that — in which tasks range from finding your wife and offering gifts to friends, to speaking with a skeleton who can see through time and dethroning God. Quantum Witch is one of those games that doesn't give much away ahead of its release, but I'm glad NikkiJay has kept her cards close to her chest — this has all the hallmarks of a fantastic experience that'll thrive on surprises. Developer: Kong Orange, WiredFly, Morten SøndergaardPublisher: Epic Games PublishingRelease date: 2026 Out of Words is 'about the doubt and confusion that comes with communicating first-time love.' This two-player game, clearly inspired by Split Fiction, Unravel, and Harold Halibut, is among the most beautiful indie games showcased this week, and an instant wishlist addition for co-op fans. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder It's the result of a three-way collaboration between Kong Orange — the creator of Felix the Reaper — with stop-motion experts WiredFly and Danish poet Morten Søndergaard. The physical craft and sheer attention to detail it offers are off the scale; here's hoping it has the narrative to match its stablemates. Developer: Beethoven and DinosaurPublisher: Annapurna InteractiveRelease date: 2025 Mixtape has been on the cards for a long old time. This narrative-driven adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur takes place at the end of high school, when a group of teens relive memories through vignettes inspired by mixtape songs — a coming-of-age tale built around a fantastic soundtrack. I'd put a solid chunk of my mortgage on this being a banger, but maybe I'm a little biased. I named the developer's debut, The Artful Escape, the best indie game of 2021, and I still stand by it; it might well be the best thing I played that year outright, even though I adored Deathloop. If anyone can do something well and differently, it's Beethoven and Dinosaur. Developer: Outerloop GamesPublisher: Annapurna InteractiveRelease date: Early 2026 Another big-hitter from Annapurna's game publishing division is Dosa Divas: One Last Meal, the follow-up to 2023's immortal Thirsty Suitors. This turn-based RPG sees 'two sisters and their trusty spirit-mech fighting corpos and reuniting with loved ones, one snack at a time.' With elements of its predecessor as well as the spectacular Venba, Dosa Divas sees Amani and Samara reconnect with loved ones in a weird dystopia as they fight against a fast food empire, cooking tasty food and reviving the local community. If it has the same humor and character depth as its predecessor, it'll be a sure-fire success. Developer/publisher: DORFteamRelease date: TBA Anything that aims to capture the magic of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 deserves all of our time. D.O.R.F. goes one step further, combining this influence with the Fallout universe, making it one of the most irresistible real-time strategy games in years. Is it isometric? Check. Does its score sound like it's heavily inspired by Frank Klepacki? You betcha. Are bolts of electricity a common form of attack? You're goddamn right. Is it set in a universe you'd love to visit but would hate to live in? Yes yes yes yes yes. D.O.R.F. knows what it's doing; it's the perfect example of fan service. Developer: Vermila StudiosPublisher: Blumhouse GamesRelease date: 2025 Crisol: Theater of Idols, which I covered when Blumhouse Games launched its six-strong collection of debut horror titles, is an irresistible first-person game set in Spain that delves into folklore, religion, and creepy statues that are possessed by malicious flesh, and out to get you. You delve into Tormentosa, a tainted realm filled with legends and rituals, where monstrous saint statues come to life with the hope of ending yours. If that wasn't enough, you use your own blood as ammunition. It's the type of affair you can't wait to lose sleep over. Developer: Eyes OutPublisher: Blumhouse GamesRelease date: 2026 That's not all from Blumhouse, thanks to the sumptuous Sleep Awake, which combines A Nightmare on Elm Street with Control, Still Wakes the Deep, and plenty of other devilish influences. Its trailer makes you realize how much effort has gone into creating a hellish, haunting dreamscape. It's the brainchild of Spec Ops: The Line creator Cory Davis and Nine Inch Nails' Robin Finck, and places you in 'an unknown city where its denizens are disappearing in their sleep.' Anyone who has the strength to stay awake still needs to avoid death cults and fight off otherworldly forces. I can't wait to regret playing it in 2026. Developer: MetronomikPublisher: Shueisha GamesRelease date: 2026 Last but certainly not least is No Straight Roads 2, the follow-up to 2020's original NSR from Malaysian studio Metronomik. Given that its predecessor was arguably the coolest game of COVID times, there's every reason to believe this long-awaited sequel will raise the bar again. In this music-infused action-RPG, 'music is your power, your crew is your weapon, and your tour van is your HQ.' Mayday and Zuke, A.K.A. Bunk Bed Junction, return in their bid to climb the international charts by fighting fellow musical stars, but they're not alone, thanks to two new playable bandmates with their own styles and mechanics. If you've got any recommendations for indies that emerged this year, give me a shout via Linktree — I'm all ears.
IOL News
18-05-2025
- Climate
- IOL News
Thousands join the Suncoast East Coast Radio 'Big Walk' along Durban's Beachfront
Thousands took to pounding the streets in Sunday's Suncoast East Coast Radio 'Big Walk' along Durban's Beachfront and surrounding areas. The Daily News was a media partner in an event where It was a huff and a puff for some participants, while others breezed through the 5km and 10km courses, which began at the Ushaka Marine World and ended at the People's Park outside the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Pictures: Doctor Ngcobo/Independent Media DAILY NEWS
IOL News
18-05-2025
- Climate
- IOL News
Thousands join the Suncoast East Coast Radio 'Big Walk' along Durban's Beachfront
Thousands took to pounding the streets in Sunday's Suncoast East Coast Radio 'Big Walk' along Durban's Beachfront and surrounding areas. The Daily News was a media partner in an event where It was a huff and a puff for some participants, while others breezed through the 5km and 10km courses, which began at the Ushaka Marine World and ended at the People's Park outside the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Pictures: Doctor Ngcobo/Independent Media DAILY NEWS
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Fit and healthy' Pembrokeshire man's incurable cancer shock
A man diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer is urging others to get tested. Guy Woodham, 56 from Milford Haven, who was diagnosed with the disease, is encouraging men to attend a Prostate Cymru event in Narberth. The charity is on a mission to test more than 3,000 men across the nation for prostate cancer, with a stop at Narberth RFC on June 1. This comes as men continue to face challenges in obtaining a free PSA test from their GP, despite the fact that prostate cancer often presents no symptoms. So far, more than 1,400 men have been tested, with 90 receiving a red alert, advising them to visit their GP for further investigation. The charity is urging men aged 50 or over, or those aged 45 or over with a family history of prostate cancer or who are black, to get tested. The councillor and former mayor of Milford Haven, was 55 when his GP suggested a series of tests as a 'bit of an MOT.' He was fit, healthy, and had no symptoms. Mr Woodham said: "My GP phoned me to tell me that my PSA reading was raised. "I was referred to a urologist and had further tests which showed an abnormality. "I braced myself to hear that I might need surgery but I wasn't prepared to hear the news that it was already stage four and that it had spread to the bone. "Suddenly, I had incurable, advanced cancer." Mr Woodham, who led a team of more than 20 on Prostate Cymru's Big Walk last year which raised more than £10,000, is currently responding well to treatment. He said: "Hopefully my story's helped at least one other person. "Because if you catch it early, something can be done. "Most of the time, I feel positive. "I still don't have any symptoms and I have virtually no side effects from hormone treatment." The campaign sees more than 3,000 tests set to be made available, costing more than £100,000. Prostate Cymru is working with sponsors at each event to make this possible, while individuals will be asked to donate £10. JCP Solicitors has chosen Prostate Cymru as its charity of the year and is sponsoring the Narberth testing event. Director and CEO Hayley Davies said: "It's important for us to support local causes, and we are pleased to play our part in raising awareness of prostate cancer. "We also want to help our colleagues, their families, and local communities access PSA testing." On the day, a specialist nurse and consultant will be on hand to provide more detailed information on the test, and what happens in the event of a positive test result. To register for a test, email psatest@
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Like Sir Chris Hoy I went from having no symptoms to being told my cancer was incurable and advanced
Like Sir Chris Hoy I went from having no symptoms to being told my cancer was incurable and advanced Guy Woodham found out he had stage four prostate cancer despite feeling fit and healthy Guy Woodham pictured with his sister Rhian Guy Woodham was urged by his GP to go for a "bit of a MOT" and despite feeling perfectly fit and healthy, he was shocked to find his test results showed he had incurable cancer. The 56-year-old from Milford Haven was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, despite showing no symptoms at all or being even remotely unwell. The local councillor is now using his experience to urge all men to get tested for prostate cancer - a cancer that has been dubbed a "silent killer." Guy said: 'My GP phoned me to tell me that my PSA reading was raised. I was referred to a urologist and had further tests which showed an abmormality. "I braced myself to hear that I might need surgery but I wasn't prepared to hear the news that it was already stage four and that it had spread to the bone. "Suddenly, I had incurable, advanced cancer. 'I am now doing everything I can to raise awareness. My message to men is that you can feel fine but you may have prostate cancer. Article continues below Guy taking part in Prostate Cymru's Big Walk "There's no screening programme currently. Some GPs are reluctant to do a PSA test as it's not always reliable but it's all we've got at the moment. "So get yourself signed up to the testing event in Narberth or go speak to your GP.' Prostate Cymru is touring Wales to test more than 3,000 men for prostate cancer, including a stop at Narberth RFC on June 1. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Guy is joined by by First Minister Eluned Morgan, family and friends on last summer's Big Walk More than 1,400 men have been tested in their campaign so far, with 90 of those receiving a red alert to go back and speak to their GP for further testing. 'Hopefully my story's helped at least one other person. Because if you catch it early, something can be done," said Guy. "Most of the time, I feel positive. I still don't have any symptoms and I have virtually no side effects from hormone treatment.' Guy – who led a team of more than 20 on Prostate Cymru's Big Walk last year which raised more than £10,000 - is currently responding well to treatment, but does not know how long he has to live. Prostate Cymru is appealing to men aged 50 or over – or those aged 45 or over if they have a family history of prostate cancer or if they are black - to please get tested. Their campaign has been described by the charity as 'ambitious and costly'. More than 3,000 tests are being made available, costing over £100,000. Prostate Cymru is working with sponsors at each event to make this possible while individuals who participate will be asked to donate £10. Tina Tew of Prostate Cymru says: 'All men over 50 are entitled to a free PSA test from their GP. That drops to 45 if there is a family history or if they are black. "However, we constantly hear of men who have had difficulties in obtaining a GP appointment, and in some cases being refused a test. Guy with his cousin Gemma and husband Colin 'The evidence tells us that if we could make it easier for men to get tested, more men would welcome a test. "Narberth will be our sixth testing event and we've received so much feedback from men, whether that's from those who now know they need to visit their GP for follow-up tests or from those who now have peace of mind.' "On the day, a specialist nurse and consultant will be on hand to provide more detailed information on the test, and what happens next in the event of a positive test result." Article continues below Following the event in Narberth, there is another event at Aberystwyth RFC on Sunday, June 8, with plans to add a date in North Wales. If you would like to register for a test, please email psatest@ or c lick here .
