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Control Resonant, Rapidfire CEO Turnovers And Other New Indie Games Worth Checking Out
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- The Game Devs of Color expo showcased over 60 games globally, while Steam hosts ongoing events featuring hundreds of games from Mexican and Serbian studios until September 28.
- Remedy Entertainment released Control Resonant, an indie sequel with a bigger budget, featuring Jesse Faden's brother as the protagonist and an open-world setting; reviews praise its story and world despite some repetitive combat.
- Stick It to the Stickman, a satirical anti-capitalist roguelite brawler, left early access with positive feedback for its humor, smooth animations, and short runs, available at a discount until October 1.
- Upcoming titles include the chaotic adventure Doggy Don't Care, the parody game Video Game Menu: The Game, the November expansion Risen Ballbylon for Ball x Pit, and the narrative-driven Virtue and a Sledgehammer releasing in late October.
- Laser Guy, a twin-stick puzzle game where players must avoid shooting coworkers with a stress-induced laser beam, is set for release in March 2027 and currently offers a demo showcasing its unique mechanics.
