"Aurora Heights" from solo developer heypinds is an upcoming precision platformer and climbing game with elements of a Metroidvania. ⭐️

Taking on the role of Hoshi, a fallen star determined to ascend back to the heavens, you must jump, climb, and dash across strange landscapes that stars have failed to cross in the past. As you climb higher, platforming becomes increasingly difficult, so you have to rely on your own skills to discover secrets, collect keys, and help other stars in their journey to the top.

Aurora Heights' demo is available right now over on Steam, and you can add it to your wishlist to stay updated on the game's development: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3318510/Aurora_Heights/

Check out "Zarya," an upcoming post-Soviet narrative simulator from indie studio SBSR.

Take on the role of Vasily, a local driver who aims to breathe new life into his village, assisting its residents with delivering cargo, towing broken-down cars, or just grilling kebabs and fishing in your downtime. As Vasily's journey progresses, you'll learn more about the interesting people who live far from civilization and upgrade your vehicle, allowing you to carry out more challenging tasks. 📦

Zarya is still in development, but you can add it to your Steam wishlist and sign up to take part in its upcoming playtest: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2786710/Zarya

Check out "The People of Sea, Sun & Salt," a gorgeous city-builder from solo indie developer Emerick Gibson. 🌆

You're tasked with establishing and maintaining a civilization on a small Mediterranean island, defining your culture's principles while meeting the needs of your citizens. Your city will expand over the course of 15 eras, with over 100 different buildings to house, educate, and provide for its citizens. However, if you fail your subjects, the tide surrounding the island will rise, putting your city at risk. 🏝️

You can download the free Sea, Sun & Salt demo over on Steam and add it to your wishlist to stay updated on its development: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3617200/The_people_of_Sea_Sun__Salt/

"Duo Quest" is an upcoming co-op roguelite deck builder from 1+1 Studios in which players answer unique and thought-provoking questions about one another. 👥

Taking on the role of two adventurers, it is up to you and your friend to track down the evil Demon King and put an end to the destruction caused by "The Bondbreaker." Wielding Duo Energy, a weapon whose strength is linked to the user's bond, you must answer over 1000+ questions in which you and your partner must match answers to defeat your enemies. As you progress, you'll also discover new cards that allow you to create unique and powerful combat synergies.

Duo Quest is still in development, but you can sign up to join its closed playtest over on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3572800/Duo_Quest

Check out Funktronic Labs' "Scramble Knights Royale," an upcoming adventure battle royale game that will arrive later this year. 🛡️

Finding your way on an archipelago with 31 other knights, it is up to you to fight until you are the last one standing and win the princess' favor. To acquire new gear and upgrades, you must complete quests, puzzles, and dungeons, as well as master the movesets of each weapon. The game also includes a local coach co-op feature, which allows you and a friend to play an online game together on the same screen! ⚔️

Scramble Knights Royale will be released later this year, but a playtest for North American players is scheduled for January 9 through January 11. Add the game to your wishlist and sign up to participate over at Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379350/Scramble_Knights_Royale

Check out "Scrap Daddies," an upcoming slapstick co-op extraction-style looter shooter from Other Ocean Interactive. 🤿

Either alone or with up to five others, you're tasked with arming yourself and raiding underwater bases in search of scrap, power cells, and other valuables in order to upgrade your equipment and keep the lights on in your hometown, New Tortuga. However, time is limited, so you must be prepared to make sacrifices if you wish to escape with anything at all, as a variety of hazards such as fires, slime, and creepy creatures attempt to stop you in your tracks. 🔥

Scrap Daddies is yet to receive a set release window, but you can sign up to participate in its open and closed beta tests in January on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923190/Scrap_Daddies/

"Ripple Park," from solo indie developer Phase Wanderer, is an upcoming platform puzzle game inspired by the "poolcore" genre of liminal spaces. 💦

Set inside a labyrinth with strange pools of water, you must navigate the maze while avoiding dangerous traps and unknown hostile entities. As you explore, you'll discover useful items and learn more about the entities trapped with you, some of which may be able to assist you in solving some of the puzzles you encounter by utilizing various unique mechanisms.

Ripple Park is still in development, but you can add it to your Steam wishlist to be notified when the free demo is available: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3398670/Ripple_Park

Check out "Scraps Of The Machine," an upcoming mech FPS game from solo indie developer Knight Division Games. 🤖

Piloting a powerful mass of steel through several war-torn and rundown locations, you must defeat various mechanical enemies created by artificial factories built as a result of endless conflicts. With a variety of weapons, you can quickly dispatch your opponents by overwhelming them with sheer firepower, or you can take a more tactical approach and break down their defenses piece by piece, collecting scrap to upgrade your fuel, armor, and more. 🦾

Scraps Of The Machine is set to arrive in 2026, but its free playtest is available over on Steam right now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4041580/Scraps_Of_The_Machine/

Panic Stations' "Frog Sqwad" is an upcoming comedic physics-based co-op extraction puzzle-platformer. 🐸

In a team of up to eight players, you must explore the ever-changing sewers in search of food for the Swamp King before he makes you his next meal. The sewers contain many platforming and puzzle challenges that require teamwork and critical thinking to solve, as well as a variety of dangerous creatures. You can use your tongue to pick up, pull, and throw objects, swing from pipes, and, of course, annoy your friends. The game also features proximity chat, with your frog's mouth animating while you talk! 🗣️

Frog Sqwad is scheduled to release next year, but you can sign up for any future pre-release playtests over on Steam right now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3989960/Frog_Sqwad/

Check out this preview of "Underfolk Uprising," an awesome voxel FPS from solo indie dev ZeroByter. 🧱

Inspired by games such as Battlefield and Ace of Spades, Underfolk Uprising puts a spin on the FPS genre by allowing players to shape the environment around them by building fortifications, digging tunnels, and blowing stuff up. Currently, the game supports single-player lobbies vs AI across four modes, including Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill, and Free for All, with online PvP and more planned.

Underfolk Uprising is still in the works and will be coming to Steam soon, but you can download free in-development builds over on itch io: https://zerobyter.itch.io/underfolk-uprising