Remote Work As A Worm, Colorful Platformers And Other New Indie Games Worth Checking Out

Key Points:

• Double Fine Productions has become independent again and launched a Kickstarter for a game jam where backers vote on ideas; four pitches will become prototypes and one will be developed into a full game, with a stretch goal of $100 million promising Brütal Legend 2.
• Aggro Crab is funding and publishing other developers' games with a focus on stylized, intense titles, rejecting generative AI use, and offering developer-friendly revenue terms; one signed game is the precision platformer Rebounder.
• Several new indie games are highlighted, including the remote work simulator Worming From Home, the colorful mascot platformer Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia, and the puzzle-adventure He Who Watches, which features a unique hint system.
• Upcoming releases include I Am Your Beast: Quitting Time, a Southeast Asia-set prequel expansion with a violent twist, and Milki Delivery, a relaxing courier game with hand-drawn visuals and no fail state suitable for younger players.
• Cat Secretary is an anti-AI narrative adventure where players control a cat fighting robot replacement plans, featuring office tasks, morale management, dating sim elements, and multiple quest solutions, with a demo available now.