For the best part of a decade, Annapurna Interactive has continued to cement itself as one of the most revered indie publishers around. Much like its cinematic department, Annapurna Interactive enables indie creators from around the world to share their unique creative vision, whether that’s running around a dystopian city as a lost cat or trying to discover the secret behind an interplanetary time loop.
Annapurna Interactive’s recent showcase continued to give creative indie games the spotlight. From narrative-driven cozy games about tea shops, to next-gen shadow drops of a cult hit, the February 2025 Annapurna Interactive Showcase had plenty to excite fans of all types of indie experiences.
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Skin Deep
Release Date – April 30, 2025
Being developed by Blendo Games (the same studio behind Gravity Bone and Flotilla), Skin Deep received a new gameplay trailer during the recent Annapurna Interactive Showcase, alongside an April 30 release date. Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter that sees players rescuing a ship helmed by a crew of trapped cats. A demo for Skin Deep is now available via Steam Next Fest.
Wanderstop
Release Date – March 11, 2025
One of the most anticipated cozy games of 2025, Wanderstop made an appearance at the Annapurna Interactive Showcase, where it was confirmed to be heading to Xbox Series X/S alongside the previously announced PC and PS5 versions. In Wanderstop, players assume the role of Alta, a fallen fighter who reluctantly takes over management of a tea shop in the middle of a magical forest. A Steam Next Fest demo for Wanderstop is available now.
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Wheel World
Release Date – Summer 2025
Another game that eager fans can try during Steam Next Fest, Wheel World is a single-player racing adventure game that has a hint of fantasy about it. As Kat, players need to perform the Great Shift ritual to fulfill their destiny and save the universe, a ritual that sees them racing their bike across a fantastical world.
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Messhof Games
Geometric Interactive’s Next Game
Release Date – Unannounced
The developer behind the Game Awards 2023’s Best Debut Indie winner Cocoon, Geometric Interactive made a surprise appearance at Annapurna’s showcase. Geometric confirmed it was partnering with Annapurna once again for a new project, though no details were given on what that project will look like.
Lushfoil Photography Sim
Release Date – April 15, 2025
An incredibly ambitious project from a solo developer, Lushfoil Photography Sim is a photorealistic first-person photography game that sees players trek through a variety of serene locations, ranging from the north of England to Japan. Lushfoil will release on April 15, 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S,
Faraway
Release Date – 2025
Another project from a solo developer, Steph Thirion’s Faraway sees players control a shooting star that’s slowly burning out. To keep the star alive, players need to slingshot their way across the galaxy, harvesting energy from the planets they pass and the constellations that are made along the way.
To a T
Release Date – May 28, 2025
From the mind of Katamari Damacy‘s Keita Takahashi, To a T now has a release date of May 28, 2025. Playing as a teenager who is forced to T-pose at all times, To a T will see players exploring their coastal town, meeting colorful characters along the way, and discovering more about their character’s connection to the world around them.
Morsels
Release Date – 2025
A top-down creature collector roguelite with a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, Morsels received some new gameplay footage during the recent Annapurna Interactive Showcase. In Morsels, players use magical cards to transform into a variety of unique monsters, and use those powers to overthrow the cats that hold dominance over them.
Sayonara Wild Hearts PS5 Launch
Release Date – Available Now
The final announcement from Annapurna Interactive’s February 2025 showcase, the critically acclaimed 2019 rhythm game, Sayonara Wild Hearts, is available right now on PlayStation 5. Along with 4K resolution, 120FPS capabilities, and new DualSense haptic feedback, the PS5 version of Sayonara Wild Hearts also comes with a new unlockable Remix Arcade mode that’s exclusive to this new iteration of the game.
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September 19, 2019
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence
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Simogo