The Indie Magic Continues: Day of the Devs Delivers Gaming's Hidden Gems
Just when Summer Game Fest wrapped up its blockbuster showcase, Day of the Devs reminded us why indie games are gaming's true heart. This curated presentation proved that the most unforgettable experiences often come in smaller packages, celebrating fearless creativity and passionate developers.
Just when you thought Summer Game Fest had shown you everything the gaming world had to offer, Day of the Devs swooped in to remind us why indie games are the beating heart of interactive entertainment. dod
Following the blockbuster announcements and AAA spectacle of Summer Game Fest, this beloved indie showcase proved that sometimes the most unforgettable gaming experiences come in smaller, more intimate packages. The carefully curated presentation didn't just display games—it told stories, celebrated creativity, and showcased the fearless innovation that happens when passionate developers are given the spotlight they deserve.
From whimsical adventures that tug at your heartstrings to mind-bending puzzlers that challenge everything you think you know about game design, Day of the Devs 2025 was a masterclass in how to capture lightning in a bottle. These aren't just games; they're labors of love, creative experiments, and bold artistic statements that remind us why we fell in love with gaming in the first place.
Let's dive into the standout titles that stole the show and discover why these indie darlings deserve a permanent spot on your wishlist...
Snap & Grab
Do crimes using only your camera and your crew! In Snap & Grab, explore a puzzle adventure world where any photo you take could be the key to cool crime success. Travel to exotic locations, photograph treasures and reveal threats, then combine your photos in unique ways to create a rad heist plan.
Big Walk
Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game.
Sword of the Sea
Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.
Escape Academy 2: Back to School
Class is (back) in session with Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School! Play in solo or co-op and explore an all-new campus, escape life-threatening puzzle rooms, and unravel a conspiracy as old as the school itself — all before the bell rings.
Mixtape
On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation.
Blighted
Battle your way through a psychedelic western nightmare to reclaim the memories of your people in this action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee! Harness the power of the deadly, reality-altering Blight and unravel the mysteries of a twisted world.
Dosa Divas
Battle an evil fast food empire in this spicy narrative turn-based RPG. Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones.
Possessor(s)
Escape a sprawling, flooded city overrun with surreal interdimensional horror in this fast-paced action side scroller.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Live the double life of a fearless adventurer and a crafty merchant! Dive into vibrant dimensions brimming with shiny loot and pesky enemies. Grow your shop, tinker with weapons and gadgets, as well as make your mark among a ragtag community of castaways.
Please, Watch the Artwork
Night surveillance at the museum but the paintings are alive. Watch, listen and report all changes. A lonely clown roams the canvases. Paranoia-inducing. Weird. Melancholic. Relaxing? No jump scares or monsters, but the game can feel oppressive at times.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!
Neverway
After quitting her dead-end job, Fiona starts over on a farm and becomes the immortal herald of a dead god. Make friends, fight through horrors and pay your debt in this nightmarish life sim RPG.
Relooted
Reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums in this Africanfuturist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you can.
Ratatan
Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let's defeat the enemies together!
Thick as Thieves
A PvPvE multiplayer stealth game set in a 1910s metropolis filled with magic and intrigue. Hide, sneak, and steal your way through the ranks as you match your cunning against rival thieves in an immersive living world of stories and shadows. A new take on stealth from Warren Spector.
Pocket Boss
Fix my charts! Pocket Boss is a data-bending remote career simulator. Master the pleasures of manipulating data while getting things done for your boss.
Consume Me
did you feel stupid, fat, lazy, and ugly in high school? well i did...but at least i made a life-simulation RPG about it!
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“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” – One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.
Tire Boy
Tire Boy is a fast, playful action-adventure platformer about a tire person. Leap, roll & battle your way through a lush, unfamiliar world and uncover your mysterious origins.
Toem 2
Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the world’s little wonders in TOEM 2, the sequel to the acclaimed TOEM.
