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The indie scene is absolutely stacked this spring, and if you’re only keeping an eye on the biggest AAA releases, you’re going to miss some seriously exciting games. From survival experiences and stylish metroidvanias to ambitious city-builders, May and Q2 2026 are packed with indie titles worth watching. Here are 12 upcoming indie games you should add to your wishlist before everyone else catches on.
Dead as Disco is a stylish, neon-drenched rhythm-action beat ’em up where martial arts combat syncs perfectly to the music. You play as Charlie Disco, a fallen music icon and former drummer who returns from the dead with one shot at revenge and redemption. Ten years after his mysterious death, his ex-bandmates are reuniting for a concert in his honor. Charlie crashes the party to confront them one by one, uncover the dark secrets of fame, betrayal, and the truth behind his demise in a world torn apart by music and celebrity culture.
WILL: Follow the Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game set in the harsh, unforgiving northern latitudes. You play as Will, a fearless seafarer and lighthouse keeper whose solitary life is upended when disaster strikes and his son goes missing. Determined to reunite with his family, Will embarks on a solo journey aboard his sailing yacht Molly, navigating stormy seas, Nordic shores, abandoned islands, and snowy trails in search of answers and a way back to his loved ones.
Dark Light: Survivor is an action roguelike survival game set in a dying multiverse ravaged by apocalyptic forces. You play as one of the last remaining humans, a Dark Hunter aboard the mysterious Phantom Train, the final hope for reaching the fabled sanctuary of Elysium. Each run sends you into procedurally generated, post-apocalyptic cyberpunk worlds filled with nightmarish creatures, hordes of monsters, and escalating threats as you collect energy to power the train for the next dimensional leap.
Romestead is an intense action-adventure survival town-builder set in a fantastical post-apocalyptic version of ancient Rome. Rome has fallen to a mysterious catastrophe, leaving its citizens reanimated as aggressive undead husks that hunt survivors at night. You play as a refugee helping to rebuild civilization from the ruins: establishing settlements, managing resources, recruiting and keeping citizens happy, and expanding your influence across a procedurally generated world with multiple biomes.
Black Jacket is a blackjack-inspired rogue-lite deckbuilder where you literally gamble your way out of hell. Trapped in a smoky, atmospheric afterlife casino, you play high-stakes hands of blackjack against restless souls and mysterious opponents. Build and supercharge your deck with powerful card modifications, chain impossible combos that bend the classic rules, or outright cheat to outwit your foes, all while wagering Soul coins to earn your freedom.
Stonemachia is a dark, atmospheric action-adventure game with soulslike elements, set in the cursed land of Medhelan. You play as Zefiro, a humble pawn with the extraordinary ability to transform into other chess pieces, each granting unique combat abilities and playstyles. You must fight through hordes of corrupted angels turned into eerie statues and objects inspired by Italian art, architecture, and folklore, while embarking on a dangerous journey with the hope of returning to Heaven.
Voidling Bound is a sci-fi monster-taming action RPG that puts you in direct control of your creatures in fast-paced third-person shooter combat. You play as a Space Wrangler, exploring corrupted planets overrun by deadly swarms and pestilent bosses. Hatch, evolve, and upgrade powerful space creatures called Voidlings through an innovative system of branching evolution paths, DNA splicing, gene editing, and breeding to create unique builds with near-limitless customization.
Citystate Metropolis is a creative, pragmatic, and limitless city-builder that puts full artistic and functional control in your hands. As the sole architect and ruler of your urban vision, you engineer everything from a cozy sustainable town to a sprawling futuristic metropolis. The game continues the Citystate series’ tradition of deep political and economic simulation while introducing next-level creative tools for urban design.
Mariachi Legends is a brutal, pixel-art combat-oriented Metroidvania set in the heart of Mexico, blending Mexican folklore, Day of the Dead aesthetics, and classic arcade action-platforming. You play as Pablo Cruz, a detective who strikes a deal with Death herself. In exchange for power, he gains the ability to transform into the mighty La Sombra, a formidable alter-ego that lets him battle evil forces, including a dangerous criminal gang known as the Mariachi Legends.
Rubinite is a dark fantasy boss rush action game with stunning pixel art, where precise combat and tactical depth take center stage. You play as Ruby, a princess who escaped the Scarlet Kingdom and now embarks on a vengeful journey to reclaim her throne. Battling grotesque “Blood Recipients” and other enemies drawn from a twisted fairy-tale aesthetic (often described as Little Red Riding Hood meets gothic horror), you must master timing, positioning, and weaknesses to survive boss encounters.
ATMOSFAR is a sky-high sci-fi survival sandbox adventure set on the alien planet Tycos, a breathtaking world of floating islands that seem to defy gravity. You are part of humanity’s final outpost, a collapsed colony, tasked with surviving, exploring, and uncovering the mysterious fate of your people. Pilot your agile personal flying craft, the Wasp, or operate from a massive mobile airbase that serves as your expandable home and command center.
As One We Survive is a top-down post-apocalyptic survival game set in a grid-down, post-pandemic America. You step into the shoes of a desperate father on a journey to find medicine and help for his sick daughter. In a lawless world ravaged by scarcity, bandits, and factions, survival means more than just staying alive: you must scavenge, craft, fight, and build a community of survivors who can support your mission while forging bonds that keep everyone going.
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