Let's talk indie games!

Hello indie gaming friends!
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I've been chatting to you for one year now! I hope I've been able to help you find a new favourite in 2024. If so, I'd love to know what it was! Reply and let me know.

I'd also love to know what you think of the newsletter. One thing I've been wondering is when in the month is best to send it out. Would you prefer to see upcoming new releases so you can add them to your wishlist or learn about the games that released in that month, so you can play them now?

Thanks for being here in 2024 and I look forward to hearing about all your indie game adventures in 2025!

Recently I've been playing... Terra Nil

Terra Nil is a city builder game without the city. Start with a desolate wasteland and work out how to turn it into a thriving environment full of plants and animals. I never knew I could be so moved by the rain beginning to fall. Once you've rejuvenated the world, you will pack up all your equipment and leave as if you were never there. Nature wins.

Terra Nil is one of my favourite city (un)builders. It's peaceful and beautiful and you never have to worry that an enemy could invade at any moment. There really need to be more combat-free builder games! I don't want to see everything I've worked for ruined in an instant. Let me build, not destroy!

There are some strategy components to Terra Nil, but nothing too difficult. Perfect for an evening wind down game.

I played Terra Nil on Steam (one of my few 100% achievement games), but it's also available on Nintendo Switch and iOS/Android (requires a Netflix subscription).

December New Releases!

​Symphonia​ Out now Awaken a musical world that has fallen into silence. Platform your way around Symphonia with your trusty violin and bow, which can be used for music and to catapult yourself around the realm. I loved Symphonia as a student project, and then the demo. So, I'm very keen to get into this gorgeous platformer!

​Mythwrecked​ Out now After getting shipwrecked on Ambrosia - a lost mythical island - you'll need to befriend the Greek Gods to help you get home. Help them regain their memories and maybe you'll be able to solve the mystery of what happened to them in the first place.

​Garden Trills​ Out now Garden Trills is an adorable 3D platformer where you play as a fluttering little sparrow. Complete puzzles and quests, help your neighbours and grow your garden. There are even a bunch of cool colours and accessories to unlock. The demo was super cute, and still available to play!

Less than 10 - Blobbton

If a game has a hex tile board, then it's pretty likely I am going to give it a try. Blobbton is a simple hex tile puzzle game, that can get quite difficult! There are three modes, but all of them will see you placing tiles according to The Architect's wishes. This might mean rotating the board in Spin It, to putting buildings in specific spots in Fit Them.

Initially, this seems pretty easy, but gets more complex as you play. I missed out on getting a bronze score by one point in Fit Them! Let me know if you achieve a higher score!

Do you know a game with less than 10 reviews? Reply and tell me about it!

One last thing!

I regularly post on Bsky. Are you over there too? Be sure to follow me for even more indie gaming discussion, and check out my combat-free games starter park to find some awesome accounts to follow.

You've made it to the end of the newsletter! Have you found something excellent to play this month? Let me know what it was!

Until next time,

Sarah

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