25 of the best indies to put on your radar in 2022 | Steam Next Fest 2022

[@cheesemastergames4017]

I really appreciate the kind words on Spirittea! You're a gentlemen and a scholar for shouting out all of these amazing indies! Thank you!

[@catsandpaper6201]

Game looks awesome! 👍

[@attilathemom7518]

I can't wait to play this one.

[@antehood_antoni1987]

:)

[@cloudstriker3972]

Spiritea is my chance to live up Spirited away in real life!!!

[@afrog2666]

A gentleman, several gentlemen.

[@tatepollock3025]

I wouldn’t know about some of the best games I’ve ever played if it was for your various indie coverage. Great content as always!

[@DaMorg3]

What are they? Recs welcome

[@yorokobeshitbag4618]

@@DaMorg3 Not OP but Gris is probably the second best ever game I've discovered through this channel. NieR Automata is the absolute best, although not an indie.

[@tatepollock3025]

@@DaMorg3 I agree with shitbag, Gris is awesome and Nier: Automata, (while not an indie) is like a top 5 game for me. But I’d like to highlight my 10/10 indies: Outer Wilds (Shout out Skill Up), Hollow Knight (probably my all time favorite game lol), Subnautica, Into the Breach, Inscryption, What Remains of Edith Finch, Celeste, and Undertale. To name a few Plus any rougelike/lite indie darlings: Binding of Issac, Gungeon, Slay the Spire, Hades, etc. I’m sure you’ve heard of most of these, but each of these games constantly make me angry that AAA developers can’t nail half of the games they release anymore. If the team is smaller than 10 people and you’ve heard the title, chances are it’s a certified banger. Hope this helps you find a couple you might’ve missed!

[@tatepollock3025]

Also, side note, what a pleasant surprise to get some love from the man himself. I knew ringing that bell would pay off lolol

[@t.t6294]

@@DaMorg3 Hollow Knight, Spiritfarer, Disco Elysium, Transistor and Subnautica come to mind

[@errantoverflow4828]

You NEED to make this a series! Maybe not every month, since that would be tiring, but every Steam Next fest or so, I love finding out about awesome indies! I've actually been itching for something like this ever since you had the "keep this in your radar" for the news videos. Also, regarding 18:32 Fire Emblem, you might want to check out a game called Wargroove

[@michaelmonstar4276]

You didn't pay attention, did you...

[@errantoverflow4828]

​@@michaelmonstar4276 What do you mean?

[@Trebiane]

@@errantoverflow4828 He’s done this series in the past too lol.

[@errantoverflow4828]

@@Trebiane True, SkillUp did cover one previous Next Fest that happened a year or so ago, I didn't phrase my comment very well. What I was trying to say is that since there are several Next Fests (and other events) a year, I would love to have these kinds of videos happen more often. Also, try Shady Knight, it's awesome.

[@buttpaste]

advance wars says hi

[@Patsui]

Fashion Police Squad dev here! Thank you so much for your coverage, we really appreciate the mention. The first level is definitely more chill, but the action in the game picks up as we introduce more movement mechanics, weapons and enemies!

[@cloogshicer]

I really love that you're making a shooter that's upbeat and completely different in theme from everything else out there. Best of luck to you!

[@Patsui]

@@cloogshicer Thanks a lot!

[@michaelmonstar4276]

Did you take inspiration from 'First Person Lover'?...

[@moosepotato4116]

AH! I cannot wait for this game! I played the demo recently and loved it so much!

[@Patsui]

@@michaelmonstar4276 for sure!

[@majikku-chan]

I love it so much whenever you talk about Indies and put them in the spotlight they deserve. Much love, Ralph ❤️

[@misterskaught]

This is probably the best video you have ever made! Thank you! Keep it up! I am wish listing what I can on my PS5! … I Got a couple of them!

[@misterskaught]

I think when people make videos like this. Sony… might one day end up offering these games in that store well.. and we’ll before they release.

[@JaydevRaol]

Yeah same.

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Cursed to Golf is AWESOME!

[@wesgaminginc.439]

Yo jirard

[@michaelmonstar4276]

Seems a lot better than that game 'Golf Club Wasteland', which was on indie-lists last year but kind of came off as a dud. At least, I played the demo and it was really dull and slow, plus there were plenty of people who felt it just didn't work. Sad, as the concept and presentation are good, and some people might still enjoy it, but then 'Cursed to Golf' seems like it just has more interesting stuff to it.

[@TheAlzorz]

Some of the best games I've experienced have been from indie Devs, I have so much praise for creating the space to allow these titles some time in the spotlight.

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

It's funny because Ican't the same for me. I mean, I've had tons of fun with Indies, Edith Finch, Abzu, Gang Beasts, Stanley Parable etc. But my AA or AAA experiences are always better for some reason. I'm thinking length is a big reason :(

[@msaeedazizi]

Can we give Ralph some credit here? Videos like this from content creators with this big an audience brings a massive opportunity for indie and AA devs who are baking a phenomenal, worthwhile experience! Not only that, but he also includes constructive feedback on some of them, as he elaborates on how he thinks certain elements of the game can improve and the overall experience can benefit from it as a result! This would also be great for those devs if they happen to watch the video! Additionally, I want to thank Ralph on a personal level; as two of my favorite video games of all time, Outer Wilds and GRIS are timeless masterpieces of art that I wouldn't have ever experienced had it not been for his coverage. I ended up wishlisting almost 10 titles off of this one video alone, and it goes to show how big of a positive impact a good influencer can leave across the medium as a whole! Thank you so much, for your great content and your love and passion for the good in the industry!

[@SkillUp]

Cheers mate

[@WeekndWarriorrr]

Outer Wilds was an absolutely amazing experience. It was such a unique gaming experience I wish I could erase my memory of it and played it again for the first time. Ive not played GRIS, but I imagine you would highly recommend it?

[@msaeedazizi]

@@WeekndWarriorrr GRIS is fantastic. It is an emotional journey with nearly unheard of quality in craftsmanship. I absolutely loved everything about it and have since bought it two times on two different systems, just because! Oh and its soundtrack and sound design is insanely good. Seriously

[@dropkickpherby6994]

Just wishlisted like 6 games. So glad you do this for these teams and stories like Ghost Song gives me hope for the game I hope to someday make myself.

[@DanKaschel]

Same here. Lots of dev experience no game dev and I am such a shitty artist :p

[@dropkickpherby6994]

@@DanKaschel there are other approaches than just drawing im sure. I'm pretty decent at cartooning but have no doubt it will be a lot of work.

[@t.t6294]

I wishlisted 15 lmao. I just hope they end up being as good as they look

[@Kingkong44872]

Anger Foot, it’s going to be Quentin Tarantino‘s favorite Game…

[@GuiiBrazil]

SkillUp doing an amazing job by putting spotlight on indies. Keep up the good work, man.

[@nobody975]

TotalBiscuit use to do an excellent job on filtering out absolute indie gold. And to the credit of others, he wasn't the only one. I miss TB and I miss the WTF is... series, because I was absolutely guaranteed to get a good video game recommendation out of every video.

[@Psychopatrix]

I Still Miss him way to much :-(

[@Wraiven22]

TB is so sorely missed, for real!

[@Lance_Lionroar]

Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace.

[@Chropoles]

100% Agreed

[@boe277]

We of course can't be certain but there's a chance he single handedly saved Warframe in 2013. If the community manager said that there was a and I quote "before and after that video" in terms of public awareness of Warfame, it's quite telling. Meanwhile halfway into 2022 it still has 43k concurrent players

[@mopshops]

Some additions I'm looking forward to in 2022 as well: - Endling: Extinction is Forever - Hell Pie - Turbo Golf Racing - Lost in Play - Tinykin - Asterigos: Curse of the Stars - Goodbye Volcano High - Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince - Lonesome Village - Thymesia - Steelrising - Soulstice

[@Chropoles]

Steelrising looks really interesting XD

[@Daniel-yz3zf]

Big up for constantly highlighting upcoming indie titles! Liked before watching as always... for the algorithm

[@jostar9854]

Really appreciate this one Shillup, the volume of games on display that week was overwhelming. This vid has highlighted a couple I can't wait to check out.

[@redliteyt]

You are genuinely one of my favourite creators on this platform. The fact that each video release from you makes my day proves that point.

[@clark2109]

Games like this are why I'm really looking forward to my Steam Deck email. I can play Elden Ring on my TV, but indies are perfect for that handheld portable experience. Love it!

[@Bourgit]

Same, I've started making a list of games in my library I would love to play on gamedeck and sure enough most indie games suit the steam deck so perfectly. Now awaiting end of the year for mine D:

[@danielxboy]

Ralph honestly these "indie-showcases" you do are amazing and inspiring ! keep up the great work !

[@RobStevens64]

Brilliant stuff as always, Ralph. Feel better soon ... I just got over the 'rona myself and it 100% sucks.

[@ShahbazBokhari]

Really impressed with this channel. Your commitment to giving space and exposure to indie developers. Your goals to cultivate and grow an informed and diverse community. Your own growth and development as a content creator and your lack of hesitation in speaking up on all types of industry practices be they good, bad or outright weird and awful. Your growing relevance in the gaming media space and never ending positive networking. All combined, you have *almost* made up for your awful Marauder take and playing of Destiny. Keep it up champ, you may one day be worthy of forgiveness. 💪🏾

[@TheJackal917]

While Trepang2 is the best shooter in the festival, I still got more impressed with Selaco. Man, that level design ROCKS! And combat.... Wooohooo! Not Trepang2 level of... viciousness, I guess is the word, but certainly awesome, really polished. Buying those two, ofc. Just hope both of them not more than 20 buck per piece otherwise Imma toss some coins.

[@Snariasdqwada]

I'm watching this video knowing full well i'll have spent a ton of money on steam by the end of it...

[@DJ88Masterchief]

Fashion Police Squad and Trepang2 were my favorites from NextFest. “You can slow down time ala Max Payne” Not like FEAR or anything…. Also, I’m surprised you didn’t mention the fact that Deadlink is essentially a rogue light Doom Eternal.

[@poett8875]

Indie games have really gotten better each and every year. So many outstanding indie games in last decade. 2012: Journey, Thomas was alone, Fez 2013: Gone Home, Papers, Please, The Stanley Parable 2014: Shovel Knight, Never Alone, Five Nights At Freddy’s, This War of Mine, Transistor 2015: Ori and the Blind Forest, Rocket League, Undertale, Her Story 2016: Inside, Firewatch, ABZU, Stardew Valley 2017: Cuphead, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Hollow Knight, Night in the Woods, What remains of Edith Finch 2018: Celeste, Dead Cells, Into the Breach, Gris, Return of the Obra Dinn 2019: A plague tale innocence, Outer Wilds, Disco Elysium, Katana Zero, Untitled Goose Game 2020: Hades, Spiritfafer, Carrion, The Pathless 2021: Kena: Bridge of Spirts, Deaths Door, Inscryption, Unpacking, Loop Hero, The Artful Escape 2022: Nobody saves the world, Sifu

[@TheCoolCore]

Ori and the Blind Forest, Disco Elysium, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, A Plague Tale Innocence, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and SiFu aren't indies they are middle market (AA). Maybe we can argue for Ori and the Blind Forest, and Disco Elysium but the rest aren't indies. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice had a development budget of somewhere in the ballpark of 30-40 mil, which is a lot compared to indies at the time having on the high end 5-8 mil, and AAA having like 80-100+ mil. These are my own estimates however, and I'm not infallible. Plus I should mention that budgets have gone up as well, so many things have changed over the years the emergence of the Indie, the AA, and in the last 3 or so years the big budget Indie. Though I agree that these games you listed are all amazing, and are all so different. Only proves the decline an zero creativity within the big budget games market. Cheers mate!

[@GamingRobioto]

Great list and I'm pleased to say I played around 2 thirds of these. My very favourites are Hollow Knight (in my top 20 games of all time), Stardew Valley, Death's Door and Hades. I also adore Spelunky and Salt & Sanctuary which aren't listed

[@poett8875]

@@TheCoolCore Disco Elysium most definitely is an indie. It’s developed and published by ZA/UM which is an independent studio. It even won the game award for best indie game. Same with Hellblade and Kena. Kena was developed and published by Ember Lab which is a very small studio. And Hellblade was developed and published by ninja theory which was an indie studio until Xbox acquired them.

[@TheCoolCore]

@@poett8875 Mate, independent studio and Indie game aren't interchangeable like they used to be in the past. There are AAA independent studios that make big-budget games. Indies typically have a smaller budget like I said in my previous comment. It's not the team size that makes a game Indie, it's the budget. Fine, I agree Disco Elysium is an Indie game. But I don't agree with the rest, have you seen Kena it definitely had a bigger budget maybe around 50 mil, that's no Indie regardless of team size. You are aware that Ninja Theory has been in the industry for 22 years right? Ninja Theory has made 6 games thus far not counting mobile or Senua 2. I won't repeat what I already said about Hellblade, but I am sticking with that. This is exactly why AA exists as a moniker. So time isn't wasted discussing this stuff.

[@poett8875]

@@TheCoolCore just because Ninja Theory has been around for a long time doesn’t mean they’re not an indie studio. Supergiant Games has been around for 10+ years and they’re still very much an independent company. Hellblade actually had a budget of under 10 million and development team of only 20 people. If that’s not an independent game then I don’t know what is. If Kena isn’t an indie game, why did it also win the game award for best independent game? But anyway it doesn’t matter. They’re still all excellent games nonetheless.

[@teach9023]

Fantastic list, a handful I hadn't checked out but will be... a few more that I would add to it: Endling - Extinction is Forever (Fox survival simulator) Super Catboy (run and gun action, really smooth controls) Swordship (shoot em-... dodge em all) Roots of Pacha (Stardew Valley, but set in Prehistoric times w/ other interesting mechanics) Curse of the Sea Rats (action adventure, great stylistic art) Dave the Diver (pixelated adventure- scuba dive and fish in sea, run a sushi restaurant, etc) The Cub (Apocalyptic jungle-book platformer, done by those that made Golf Club Wasteland - very similar atmosphere) Railbound (train based puzzles)

[@thebrownlord1465]

Really good-looking recs!!

[@alexb554]

Woah... I was just wondering when this video was coming and decided to check your channel. Perfect timing

[@PebbleGod]

I've never really been a fan of the old-school RE type of games, but when I tried out Signalis I instantly fell in love. I can't wait for it to release this October.

[@jjforcebreaker]

Steam Demo Fests are my favorite events. Would be even with E3 existing. I can watch trailers and gameplay reveals anytime anywhere. Nothing beats being drowned in loads of demo versions on demand. In a recent edition I've played 105 demos, if the profile event badge is correct. Prolly ~10-12 were broken/garbage/really poor and I've uninstalled them within 5min, prolly 10-15 were demos I've played during the previous edition or in a form of some kind of closed playtest, but the rest was new stuff. And it's amazing. For every single tapeworm dumpster fire from EA/Ubi we get dozens of great indies on Steam. I'd say it's a fair deal. BTW good selection. Already have a bunch of those on my wishlist.

[@lamelizardgames1195]

Watching this video I get imposter syndrome. Anyone interested in VR Puzzle Games? And Ralph, do you still have your Quest 2? :D

[@JaydevRaol]

Ever since I started watching this channel, I have always appreciated how Ralph always tries to highlight indie games, so watching this was a blast, as usual, I'm in awe of just how broad your taste is, Ralph. 😁 Thanks for doing this for both the gamers and the developers. 😃👍

[@nolabets3130]

You know what dude, this video alone (I've been here since the start) showed me that you are 100% the gaming journalist that I need to stick by, I have followed your recommendations for years and I have never been disappointed every gaming experience that you said was an 8 + was accurate.

[@Infozentrale]

really thankful for this video. I love indie titles and I'm a big fan of the steam next fest because of all the little demos. sadly Im currently trapped in a nightmarish graduation exam marathon with barely any free time on my hands so still being able to at least learn about a few new titles while I do housework made my day. thanks!

[@SgtShinobi0]

Hearing such glowing praise for Ghost Song has me so excited. I remember seeing it put on "Coming Soon" on Steam like... 5-6 years ago I think it was? It caught my eye then and it caught my eye now. The UTMOST respect to the one dude developing something that seems like it will be an instant classic.

[@MrItsaplane]

Really looking forward to Lost Eidolons myself as a giant fan of Fire Emblem but not of Nintendo, if anything I'm actually liking its more grounded approach towards its setting as well.

[@DANNYonPC]

Hey Frontlines is pretty fun :( Actually of this list, i played the pre-steam demos of Agent64, Fashion police and anger foot already, pretty neat And during the fest musical doom, i mean metal hellsinger

[@Kingkong44872]

Woohooo, what a start into my weekend (it‘s already afternoon here). Thanks ShillUp

[@DarshanBhambhani]

Taiwanese here and I also can’t wait for Nine Sols 🥰

[@HueyTheDoctor]

Mate we are unworthy of this kind of bounty of content. I'm frantically jotting down game titles I'd never heard of and likely wouldn't ever know about if it wasn't for your efforts. You and your editor are living legends.

[@agonz2011]

I backed Spirittea on KS and wow! A shout out on here is amazing. Congrats, Dan!

[@bibsybreak8568]

Ghost song’s demo was excellent! I’d highly recommend Rain World if u want a similar experience while you wait, plus it’s the only other game to give me Outer Wilds feelings :)

[@TamurlaneAloia]

Congratulations Skillup, you've ruined my carefully organized wishlist. Much love and keep being you. Shoutout to Austin, you're a real one too.

[@legalmenteluis]

Some of the best experiences I’ve had in gaming have come from indie games. Sifu, Outer Wilds, Journey, Hollow Knight, Hades, Celeste. Most AAA games these days are kind of bland and bloated. I’m so happy you decided to make this video, great job man!

[@wetteryan]

Portable Hades on my switch is probably the the best dollar per hour value I have ever gotten. Its so perfect for quick bite sized sessions especially when I'm somewhere I don't have access to a console.

[@sausje]

Sorry but "Boomer shooters"???!?! I'm from 85, and I've played these type of games.. It's more Millennial than Boomer generation... The fact that it's being misused to point towards gen-x people should've been a reason for you to avoid it instead of bombarding the video with the damn word.... Guess I'm one of those 34 downvotes for you... Sorry..

[@FalseOrbit]

Having played Lost eidolons, I can easily say its my favorite spin on the fire emblem games. Hard mode is actually hard and its class system is pretty neat too and the story is actually interesting enough that I can get absorbed into it. Looking forward to the full release

[@emptyskies144]

What about the waifus? Are there waifus? Can I plant my seed in them? I must know!

[@FalseOrbit]

@@emptyskies144 there's definitely waifus, there's a princess, an assassin, and one who is just a straight up b****. You can increase your bond levels with them but the game seems massive, im sure there will be more waifus

Wow, thank you for the reviews!!! So many games! Have listed a few, but visually, my money is on "Beneath Oresea", and over all, I'm most interested in "Spirittea" and "Terra Nil"... but man, many of the games presented here will find their way to my collection. Regards from Tabasco, México [Land of The Olmecs]!

[@luis_deadeye1153]

I tried out Signalis and Midnight Fight Express and I’m very much sold on both of them!

[@rolling.reggie]

Thank you Shill Up!!!!!!! Get some rest. Great vid and I snagged a few demos: Agent 64, Domekeeper, Beneath OResa and Terra Nil. You da best

[@silverlabguy9670]

I love that you do these videos. Much respect for checking indie out! So many people ignore them when it's full of gem! You rule Skill Up! This is another great reason to follow this channel!

[@Evanz111]

Been really looking forward to this video ever since you mentioned how excited you were about it!

[@agent_hex]

At some point along the years our tastes diverged a lot Skillup, but I still watch because you are just so genuine about your love of games. Admittedly, I wishlisted 2 of the 25 on your list, so that's something!

[@zikarisg9025]

Thanks for the great recommendations, I wish-listed five: Ghost Song / Signalis (anyone remembering Bioforge) / Power Chord / Nine Souls and Trepang 2 (if you would have smuggled some actual footage of FEAR in there I would not have noticed). Selaco gets a bonus slot. I'm very unsure on that System Shock remake, I did play System Shock 2 and that might not hold up too well nowadays.

[@corvus8638]

I played the demo for Selaco after watching this video. I had a ton of fun. Played like 4 hours. Awesome boss fight at the end of demo. Took like 15-20 tries to beat him but it was super satisfying once I did. Highly recommend

[@MrChambers]

As an indie game dev, and indie game enjoyer: I appriciate you Ralph

[@xyyton]

This is exactly the video i was waiting for! Thank you. Edit: wishlist like 95% of these games. You are gonna bankrupt me

[@Alex-re3qm]

It is a goal of mine to develop a game that makes this list someday

[@heroicgoo915]

Dude, there's a truly RIDICULOUS amount of potentially awesome games in this vid!!! SHOCKINH!!!!! ING even

[@pabloc4204]

Actually so sad i cant try out Deadlink as the demo time runned out, it looked absolutly sick

[@RobsRemixes]

Well we now all know what game Quentin Tarantino will be playing next.

[@exysa2798]

Almost everyone hates Cyberpunk and CDPR now. Nobody will ever buy another CDPR game now. Buy indie games.

[@DJcystrom]

Big indie title I want to give a shout out, Escape Academy!!! I played the demo, and I had a blast. If you’re even slightly interested, I think you should check it out. Comes out July 14th!

[@rickylovesyou]

I mean if arc system works/technos don't licence Midnight Fight Express and reskin it as the next Kunio-kun/double Dragon then they'd be crazy.

[@Jase_LV]

Life advice to people in comments: If playing Indie games still doesn't rekindle your passion for video games, I suggest dropping gaming for a week to a month and moving to another hobby. I have 3 hobbies I swap around to not get burned out of them - videogames, fantasy books, movies/tv. When I feel I'm going to play today not because I want to, but to check a "I played and progressed today" box, I drop gaming and do something else. Otherwise, you will start to hate gaming. Not even the strong hate, but the hidden cold dislike that builds up in you and makes gaming just another "work" you must do that day.

[@FuzioNda1337]

when i look at this, im both sad and angry, what the hell are the AAA studios doing? 0 innovation or intresst or fun product, just how much we can squeeze money out of a product. indie industry is freaking schooling. companies that have 100+ more working on their games. , take me back 20 years please. Nothing wrong that indie devs are schooling the AAA companies. but it should happenn once a year at most, its happening every 6 month or so atm. keep em coming devs.

[@indrapramana14]

I don't really play first-person shooters and platformers, but the list is dominated by it. But glad that Skill up is being inclusive, going to try Lost Eidolon, Terra Nil and Dome Keeper now

[@denius1704]

I think, and I'm just speculating here, but I THINK that ShillUp likes FPS games... :D

[@Dynamode8]

Anyone noticed the majority of indie games are either FPS or metrovania inpsired genres?

[@ComradeNevidimka]

Just an FYI, in your description you have "Beneath Oresea" instead of "Beneath Oresa" which is the proper way of spelling it. This is just in case people don't use the links and search by game name within steam.

[@frankt1544]

Thank you so much for this coverage! Looking forward to Midnight Fight to scratch this brawler itch! Feel better soon!

[@mohannedbakez7575]

amazing! huge fan of your channel just never commited becuase i alway seem to miss the upload (yes i put the bell icon but it doesn't seem to work) . i love that indie title are greating more and more recoginzation, its' always good to see fresh takes of genres as game development becomes more accesible and it actually gave me insprition for a game! keep it going

[@-Scrapper-]

Love ya channel mate but pls plss give a shout-out to my boy, cyberpunk. One of the best jewels to come out of the underground scene.

[@Alufear]

Ghost Song's got me intrigued aesthetically, like if you put Samus in Ender Lillies.

[@randomphil8666]

I wish you would state what platforms the game is going to be on… I don’t want to get excited by a game then have to Google to realise it’s only PC, or Xbox etc.

[@alqaadi9858]

Is it possible if you can focus more on “what makes the game different” than constantly saying “i liked it” in a new phrase. It feels half of the video was spent on that. But great list nonetheless.

[@peepeetime1]

Holy shit I remember seeing Ghost Song many years ago. Thanks for putting it back on my radar. Going to be buying it on release for sure.

[@Nomanspie]

Again...another great indy showcase. Excellent games, well put together video, great script married up to some on-point, well paced narration and perfect editing from the GOAT Austin. Easily my favourite channel on KZbin, bar none. I never miss an episode of "TWIVG" and always look forward to your annual Steam fest coverage.

[@Fantastic_Mr_Fox]

You didn't mention SWORDHIP! Aaaaaargh!

[@Globodyne]

Skill Up is my go-to for finding games that I'd otherwise never heard of.

[@Ellimanist15]

Been looking forward to this one :)

[@RFoeburden87]

Thanks for finding Ghost song and Nine souls. good Times.

[@itsus7449]

cool list, sad FIFA 23 wasnt on the list I am hyped for that indie game. the last one was very noice

[@tijgerlil]

LOVED Ghost Song. Can't wait to play the full thing.

[@nitsuj6555]

TIMESTAMPS FOR TH-wait a minute..!! 0:00

[@gartrh]

A small tip - you could leave the game name in the corner somewhere at all times. I was annoyed to have to back the video to check what the name was since I was interested later.

[@bippinbits]

Yay, thank you so much for giving Dome Keeper a go and all the nice words! I'm very happy you had a good time with it, and the praise was really flattering. Also a great feedback on something i wondered about, namely Dome Keeper not being as enticing on paper as it is through gameplay. Steam Next Fest was a ton of fun!

[@piotr78]

Why would I buy nine sols after the devs removed their previous game from steam?

[@Voyager-42]

I fucking love you ShillUp, the passion you have for the video game scene is just unmatched, thank you for everything you do bro

[@rorylawrence]

Are you telling me a man just happens to say Chicanery on a KZbin video?

[@Nedk82]

Skillup literally since I found his channel has been my favorite KZbin channel. This guy knows what he’s doing and he makes extremely polished videos. I definitely recommend subscribing to his channel and you won’t find 1 video not worth watching on his channel.

[@twalker5801]

18:20 Lost Eidolons looks like those mobile game ads where the ad is nothing like the actual game.

[@deidon264]

Wishlisted around 10 of the games you showed off; Powerchord, Metal: Hellsinger and Deadlink *REALLY* scratch some itches for me. You're doing god's work, spreading the Indie scene around; feel better soon!

[@Erika-ev9up]

Thank for the recomendation, i am looking for Potion Permit, my tipe of game.

[@qurryus]

I have so much respect on this video that I finished the Surfshark ad.

[@CoopsMcPoops]

Nine Sols and Cult of the Lamb have been pretty high on my wishlist for a while, but now I’m extremely excited to check out Domekeeper and Cursed to Golf. Thanks for the recommendations and quality coverage as always!

[@TheHoganman95]

skipped straight to Selaco. Wasn't disappointed

[@patrickmoore4278]

I am so burnt out on shooters. It would be nice to have a game with deep melee combat

[@Maehedrose]

Nice, I have a handful of new demos to try out, now.

[@ryanpledger9333]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@luisgarza7750]

I’m foaming at the mouth for this years episode.

[@CaptnKrksNippls]

Most of the indies these days tend to blend together but there are at least a few every showcase that interest me.

[@aaryscare214]

I stopped playing games after dreamcast died... My friend had me play Limbo. I fell back in love and got a Switch. Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Enter the Gungeon on there further cemented my love of indies. Now I have hundreds of indies on it and Steam Deck on the way. Long live indies!

[@piotr78]

Indies now are just the "normal" games from back then! I bet a steam deck is absolutely perfect for em too

[@spacecoffee6706]

You can not afford to not make a 2023 version of this