The Guerrilla Collective Showcase just aired and brought us tons of new indie games. Missed the showcase? Read all about it in our summary:
We start off with Aragami 2. The game is scheduled to be released on September 17th on Playstation, Xbox and PC. The game focuses again on stealth and being smart about your movements. The eastern-looking setting looks amazing and the combat system has been redesigned to make more moves possible as opposed to the first game.
Next up is what looks like a quirky platformer with some Rpg elements by Dejima games. The game is titled Firegirl, and will be released on consoles and PC.
An action rpg named Batora lost haven is introduced next. The game is played in a top-down view with hack n’ slash elements mixed with puzzles. The vibrant colors and alien scenery sets this one apart from the normal medieval dungeons featured in these games.
Following Batora is a trailer featuring vague images and menacing music. The game is called Grima and will be available on steam.
Fire and dodge on the beat with BPM. BPM stands for bullets per minute and takes its gameplay directly from Crypt of the =necromancer. This time the shooting/dodging on the beat gameplay is done in a third-person view which sounds very interesting. The game is out now on PC and will be available on Playstation and Xbox this summer.
A Japanese-inspired 2D fighter game is introduced next. The game is called Akatori and looked awesome with great pixel art. A very inviting trailer.
Next up was Archvale. The game looked like a cutesy action RPG with some old-school Zelda vibes albeit more over the top.
No longer home looks like a narrative-driven game in which you play out the lives of the characters based on the developer’s own life story. Choices will have a direct impact on the outcome of the game. The game centers around a coming-of-age theme.
More Zelda vibes ooze of the screen in the next trailer. This time the theme is much more horror fantasy with a few nods to bullet hell shooters called Hunt the night.
Continuing the theme of horror fantasy but this time set in a more nordic world is Black book. The game looks like a more adventurous type of game with more focus on the narrative
A Deckbuilding game named demon’s mirror is shown next. The gameplay features some puzzle elements.
The bard is introduced in Dungeon and dragons’ Neverwinter. The bard has always been requested and now fans can finally play with this class.
Loot river looks like an action RPG mixed with original puzzles. The look of the game was very stylish and the gameplay shown looked promising. The game uses randomly generated levels making your quest to defeat epic monsters a different adventure every time.
Ghostrunner combines ninja-like movement with platforming and futuristic-based battles. The game is released on June 30th on Nintendo Switch.
The light of the darkness is a fantasy-themed platformer featuring horned enemies and an angelic hero. I had some Castlevania vibes during the trailer.
Next up is a game featuring a strange protagonist. The oozy hero in slime heroes is up against the elements but this cutesy character is capable of more than meets the eye.
Demon Turf is coming to PS4 and PS5. The game takes you on an adventure to challenge the demon king through a series of shell-shaded-looking worlds. Platforming and battling your way towards the end game.
Another old-school Zelda-look-a-like is introduced. Arietta of Spirits is coming summer 2021 to all consoles and PC.
Jesse Fox jumped right out of an 80s movie to complete his mission in Unmetal. The game features military missions with a comedic twist to further emphasize the 80s over-the-top style.
A black and white JRPG looking game is introduced next called Wolfstride. The game emphasizes a gritty anime style.
The next game is all about stylish kills. Severed Steel features a run and gun style with some slow-motion thrown in the mix to make everything look extra epic. The game actually scores you more for stylish kills so jumping of the wall and getting that perfect shot will actually benefit your score all while looking awesome. The game is scheduled for PC release late summer and will get a Playstation and Xbox release later.
Sable is next. This coming-of-age tale of discovery will be released on September 23 on Xbox and PC.
If you want blood, BATS has blood. This pixelated bloodfest is coming out soon.
An HP Lovecraftian action RPG with an isometric view is introduced next. The game is titled Death Trash. The release date and more info were not released.
Serial Cleaners is the sequel for Serial Cleaner and will take you back to the ’90s with a stealthy isometric adventure in which you need to clean up all the evidence after brutal crimes were committed. The game will be released somewhere in 2021 on consoles and PC.
White Shadows looks like a film noir movie in a horror setting. As a little raven girl, you need to platform your way through this Tim Burton-inspired world. Many Little nightmares vibes coming off this one.
Next up is a platformer set in an Indian-inspired world called Raji The game is fully voiced in Hindi to make it even more authentic.
Despot’s game is a rogue-like auto battler. The game gives you a group of humans. You need to place them on the battlefield and provide them with weapons. The weapons can be anything insight and being creative with outfitting your humans will make a difference in the outcome of the battles.
Potion craft looked like an economic simulator centered around making potions. Buying supplies low and selling items high will be the basis for this game.
Rawmen is a food-inspired arena brawler. The game will feature very original different game modes in which you will be able to battle out with your friends.
Happy’s humble burger farm is a fast-food simulator made in a PS1 style with a twist. The twist is the game suddenly changes in a horror game midway through making this one of the more intriguing trailers shown.
Hello, Neighbour 2 continues the franchise. More people are missing and Mr. Peterson is still as creepy as ever. Maybe you can connect the dots. The AI will be updated through the community. Every person playing the game will add to how the AI reacts to other players in their playthrough.
Trash Sailors: Pirate guide takes you pirating for trash. Collecting trash out of the sea is obviously wholesome but this game takes it on a comedic route. The aim of the game is to collect as much trash as possible all while taking care of your raft and making sure the thing keeps afloat. Coming to pc, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch.
Next is the team behind Among Us talking about their game and their company. The new addition to the game will be a few new colors to allow for up to 15 players.
Another business simulator called Blooming Business: casino putting you in charge of the casino floor.
A robot basket game is introduced next called Robodunk. The normal rules of basket apply but are enhanced by all sorts of robot abilities. Shooting cannons at your opponents will surely alter the outcome of a normal basket game…
King of the hat was announced for a Steam release.
The next game takes place and Venice and centers around climate change. Going around the city on your hoverboard takes you on an adventure introducing many different characters. Save Venice in Venice 2089 launching June 20.
Silver lining studios are going the Bob Ross route with a painting game named Behind the frame. The trailer looked very pretty but not much is shown
Next up is Wario 5… I mean Kitsune Tails. This game looks like the Mario and Wario games from the Gameboy days in color and not in a bad way. This looks like a nice platformer paying homage to the classics.
Ever wanted to own an arcade and relive the 90s? Arcade Paradise puts you in charge of an arcade. Your goal is to get the newest games and manage the place in order to get as many quarters as possible out of your customers.
Limited Run Games are next and mention they are growing even more since the pandemic. Their limited numbered approach from before is changing to a limited time approach allowing more people to get their releases.
Conclusion
The 2nd Guerilla collective live stream gave us a gazillion new trailers announcing great looking games. The stream flowed in and out of great indie content showing what can be done within the confines of smaller but passionate teams.
