It can be easy to fall into the trap of only playing games your friends have recommended or the major triple-A heavy hitters. We’re here to convince you to give indies a chance – and indie.io is a fantastic publishing platform that offers some of the very best.
With the indie.io Steam Winter Sale in full flow, the platform has been providing valuable support to independent developers, working with teams to bring their indie vision to life and share it with players around the globe. We know it can be hard to find the hidden gems out there, which is why we’ve handpicked a few standout games from indie.io’s catalog. Plus, with discounts reaching up to 90% off, there’s never been a better time to explore everything indie.io has to offer.
Everholm
Playing as Lilly, you find yourself searching for your missing sibling throughout Everholm. You’ll need to interact and engage with the locals to discern where she might be, and you’ll learn valuable secrets about Everholm itself as you go. Along the way, you’ll also unlock and master magical skills. If you’re into cozy and relaxing games, Everholm is certainly one to add to your collection.
It’s also one of indie.io’s newest offerings, having released in November, and it’s now boasting its biggest-ever discount at a huge 40% off. Grab your fishing rod and farming tools and then jump into the charming world of Everholm this winter. It’s not all cute and cozy though – beware the dungeons that hide myriad monsters.
Moon Mystery
Moon Mystery is another newly released title from indie.io, having been released in October. As a stranded astronaut, you’ll uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and explore the moon’s rugged terrain and the planets beyond, all while piecing together the mystery of your mission and the dangers ahead.
The interstellar visuals are sublime here, and the moon’s rocky surface feels eerie and desolate. You’re exploring it with no context though – why did you go to the moon? What do you need to be wary of out there? Only you can find out, and Moon Mystery has a huge 30% off during the Steam Winter Sale.
HumanitZ
HumanitZ is a co-op, open-world survival game. As you may have garnered from the ‘Z’ inclusion in its name, HumanitZ also has zombies. A lot of zombies. As one of very few surviving humans, you’ll need to rebuild, and fast. Whether you head to the city for the vast loot, or survive in the country to minimise the risk of huge hordes of zombies (known in-game as zeeks), you can take advantage of plentiful hunting, fishing, and base-building to create your safe haven.There’s no wrong way to approach survival here, if you can survive at all.
These dedicated indie developers are constantly enhancing the Early Access experience with exciting updates. Recent additions include bunkers, and just in time for the Steam Winter Sale, they’ve introduced new features like ladders for building rooftop bases, tents, and winter-themed items —including a festive Zeek Santa. You can (and should) grab it now for 30% off.
5 Games for $5 and more: Holiday bundles you can’t miss
Alright, you caught us, it’s not a singular title per se, but indie.io has put together some fantastic bundles this holiday season, including the 5 for $5: Battles and Bureaucracy Bundle. This bundle features Dark Deity, Karma City Police, Neon Blight, Blood and Zombies, and Wounded – The Beginning.
Dark Deity sends you on a quest to restore the land of Terrazael that has been blighted by war and untamed magic. Karma City Police sees you step into the shoes of a newly recruited police dispatcher, talking to victims to discover and prioritize their needs, with an interesting pinball-based battle system. Neon Blight is a beautiful pixel-driven adventure set in cyberspace, and has an alarming number of firearms and black-market weapons stores. Another zombie-riddled title, Blood and Zombies, is a good old-fashioned wave defense shooter, while Wounded – The Beginning is another survival horror game, but this time set in a very eerie environment that’s especially impressive when you consider that the game was made on a zero budget.
There really is something on offer for everyone in this selection. The 5 Games for $5: Battles & Bureaucracy bundle is only around for the holidays, so you’ll need to grab it fast if you want to take advantage of the impressive discounts. For cozy gamers, bundles featuring titles like Everholm and One Lonely Outpost are perfect picks, and there’s plenty available during the indie.io Steam Winter Sale.
With such a huge variety of indie games to choose from, we hope our list of indie.io games featured in the Steam Winter Sale has helped you narrow down your options. Now you just need to decide what to play first.