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4 New Indie Games to Play on Halloween


 

I Am Dead





"I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife."


Release Date: October 8, 2020

Developer: Hollow Ponds, Richard Hogg

Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

Available for: PC

Price: $19.99


My Thoughts: The bright environment depicted in the trailer offers an interesting spin on the realm of the dead.



Citations:


1. AnnaPurna Interactive. Lighthouse image from I Am Dead. Retrieved from the AnnaPurna Interactive site. Accessed October 13, 2020. https://annapurnainteractive.com/games/i-am-dead/.

2. Steam. "I Am Dead." Retrieved from the Steam site. https://store.steampowered.com/app/951750/I_Am_Dead/.



 


Ghost Beat





"Ghost Beat is a rhythm game about a little ghost, who try to find the path to the other world."


Release Date: October 15, 2020

Developer: Sandor Berczi

Publisher: Sandor Berczi

Available for: PC

Price: $1.99


My Thoughts: My full review of Ghost Beat is available here: https://www.indiegameatlas.com/post/review-ghost-beat. It's a cute little game, and it's a good option if you're on a budget.



Citations:

  1. Berczi, Sandor. "Ghost Beat World 1." https://www.ghost-beat.com/.

  2. Steam. "Ghost Beat." Retrieved from the Steam site. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1375920/Ghost_Beat/.


 


Pumpkin Jack





"Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!"


Release Date: October 23, 2020

Developer: Nicolas Meyssonnier

Publisher: Headup

Available for: PC

Price: $29.99


My Thoughts: It reminds me a little of Medievil. The reviews of this game are overwhelmingly positive, so if it appeals to you this might be fun to play on Halloween.



Citations:


  1. Steam. "Pumpkin Jack." Retrieved from the Steam site. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1186640/Pumpkin_Jack/.



 


Strobophagia | Rave Horror





"An occult forest rave ⸸ Strange rituals ⸸ Enigmatic organisers ⸸ An ancient evil ⸸ Pure Psychedelic Horror"


Release Date: October 28, 2020

Developer: Green Tile Digital

Publisher: Green Tile Digital

Available for: PC

Price: $16.99


My Thoughts: If you like horror games, this one's for you. It got mixed reviews, but the concept of a rave horror game is unlike anything I've seen before.



Citations:

  1. Steam. "Strobophagia." Retrieved from the Steam site. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266680/Strobophagia__Rave_Horror/.


 

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