In just two more days, I can have a delicious morning spent lying in bed. I think that’s the worst part about winter, waking up when it’s dark and cold, especially when bed is so very warm. Of course, there’s some smoking hot indie news that should help get us through the rest of the week.
First up, there’s a game I’ve been meaning to tell you about for a while – Lantern Forge. It’s basically Minecraft from an Isometric perspective. So, not as crazy as Don’t Starve, but way more accessible for people like me who suffer from indie-FP induced nausea. You can try it out for free over here.
Last month, I told you about Black the Fall, a really cool-looking game that was Greenlit but needed some more love. Well, it’s now live on Steam Early Access, which means you can show it love while still enjoying the parts of the game that you can. Just check out this trailer, you might need it in your life.
In fact, we have a free key to give you guys for this game – that’s right, you can get your Limbo-esque gameplay on and then rave to all your friends and family about how rad the game is. What do you need to do to grab the key? Leave a comment below saying why you think the game looks cool or interesting and I’ll use favoritism and nepotism to select a winner by the end of the day. Bribery is welcome.
Prototype of the Week
This week’s local prototype you should check out is Grave Days, a zombie survival stealthy game that sees players running around with shadows and death – it’s more about running from the horde than fighting, and you can get tired out from all the evasive action. You can play it in your browser over here.
Last Updated: July 10, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 10, 2014 at 12:37
A barren post-apocalyptic landscape littered with power stations & mining equipment. I’ve always wanted to play Joburg Sim.
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 10, 2014 at 12:39
Heh, overrated I’m afraid
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 10, 2014 at 12:39
Pity it’s not on the apples, that would be RAD to the MACS! #amirite
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 10, 2014 at 13:00
” indie-FP induced nausea”
So glad you’ve now coined the term we suffer with.
We should start the IFINA (Indie Fp Induced Nausea Anonymous) Group
Norm
July 10, 2014 at 13:01
Black The Fall… a game I can still play on my monochrome screen!
Gerhard Davids
July 10, 2014 at 13:01
Lantern forge looks very cool. Nice find Zoe
Spaffy
July 10, 2014 at 13:04
There’s no I would play Black, even if you gave it to me. It’d be pure torture and totally horrific and cruel.
*wink wink
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 10, 2014 at 13:07
Ooooh! Pick me! Pick me! I want the game! Why? Because I want it! I’m not going to to be fancy here. Just cold hard truth. I want it because I want it. Enough of a reason?
Albertus van Rensburg
July 10, 2014 at 13:09
Unlike Limbo, this game has some color in it that makes it really interesting to me. I want eet. 🙂
Skoobaz
July 10, 2014 at 13:23
I’M TYPING IN ALL CAPS SO THAT I STAND OUT FROM THESE FILTHY MiNIONS!!! I DESERVE THIS COS I JUST DO! PICK ME!!!
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 10, 2014 at 13:29
The game looks good, and I am good, hence, getting the game, will be good, you dig?
Denzil Büchner
July 11, 2014 at 15:24
Hi. I’m the developer of Grave Days. Thanks for mentioning my game in your article! You can find the latest build here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/53328234/Grave%20Days%20prealpha%20v1.5.zip
It’s not a web build like the last one. This is a PC build. If you want to contact me or want to know about more updates, my twitter handle is @DenzilZA (I don’t feel comfortable with posting my email address here)
Her Highness the Hipster
July 14, 2014 at 09:33
Spaffy wins this one – damn you reverse psychology!
Spaffy
July 14, 2014 at 09:50
Oh NO!!! The torture!!!
*rubs hands together in anticipation 😛