Today's trailer roundup features merchants trekking through the desert, a creeper creeping on his creepy neighbor, and vikings riding walruses to defeat their enemies.
All Haze Eve
Windows, Linux | $3 | Available now | Greenlight
From developer xrrawva: "A 3D adventure game where your initial abilities are to knock, ask, trick and take. You're following a mysterious Halloween invitation into the monster-filled night. Use your abilities to get other abilities to get the final item - a treat. What could possibly go wrong?" The developer has a number of accessibility considerations covered, with a full list in their press kit.
Astro Fuse
Windows | $TBA | Release TBA | Greenlight
From developer Spectral Forms: "Astro Fuse is a puzzle game set on an alien world after the crash of the player's spaceship. Players must salvage and assemble blocks on the planet's surface in such a way that they can be launched back into space. On the way they will rescue other survivors and uncover the mystery behind the crash. The blocks combine in unexpected ways, allowing for many clever puzzle designs with a relatively simple set of rules."
Caravan
Windows, OSX, Linux | reg. $15 | Available now
From developer It Matters Games and publisher Daedalic Entertainment: "Caravan combines strategy with RPG elements resulting in a trading and exploration game packed with suspense and challenges. In a pre-medieval Oriental setting players will send their caravan from town to town. On their way, they will experience dangerous, mystical adventures, embark on rewarding quests in towns, and fight against dangerous bandits, beasts, ghoulish creatures and djinns." It's currently 10% off for launch.
Dungeon of Zaar
Windows, OSX, Linux | $11+ | June 2017 | Kickstarter
From developer KURB: "Dungeon of Zaar is inspired by classic tactical games such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Advance Wars and by great strategy games such as Warhammer, Pokémon and Magic the Gathering.... we want it to be focused only on strategic decisions and have a huge emphasis on combat."
Dungeons & Darkness
Windows | reg. $10 | Available now
From developer Yamiuchi Project and publisher Playism: "Based on classic dungeon RPGs, Dungeons & Darkness takes the genre to a new level. By including aspects like real time action, which was difficult to achieve with hardware from the previous generation, a new type of dungeon adventure awaits." It's currently 10% off for launch.
Hello Neighbor
Windows | $TBA | Summer 2017
From developer Dynamic Pixels and publisher tinyBuild: "You move into a new suburb and realize your neighbor is hiding something in his basement. The only way to find out what it is, is to sneak into his house. The problem is that the Neighbor has an advanced AI that learns from your every move. He will place traps, anticipate your movement, and scare the crap out of you."
Iron Tides
Windows, OSX, Linux | $9+ | May 2017 | Kickstarter
From developer Crash Wave Games: "You are cast in the role of a viking chieftain, charged with commanding a loot-hungry warband. Engage in a series of raids, venturing ever deeper into treacherous seas as you encounter long-forgotten ruins and mysterious tribes."
Patterna
Windows, OSX, Linux | reg. $7 | Available now
From developer Sebastian Schoener: "In Patterna, each level is a network of nodes (also known as a graph). In a way similar to HexCells or Minesweeper, each node is ultimately in one of two states (known as pattern and non-pattern). Initially, most nodes' states are unknown. It is the player's task to correctly classify these unrevealed nodes using information based on distance, connectivity, and color. Correctly classifying a node may reveal more information that in turn helps you to solve the level."
Project MALLOW
Windows, iOS, Android | $TBA | Fall 2016
From developer Aggressive Combustion Game Studios: "Project MALLOW is a brutally difficult 2D puzzle platformer about an adorable, sentient marshmallow tasked with launching and sticking his way across 100+ unique levels to escape a strangely dangerous candy factory. Along the way, MALLOW will uncover dangerous secrets about the factory's owner and history, as well as face flames, saw blades, lasers and other scary dangerous things that will threaten his very existence."
Viking Squad
Windows, OSX, PS4 | reg. $15 | Available now
From developer Slick Entertainment: "Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of Viking Squad! As a member of this ragtag group you must put a stop to the wildly mischievous Loki and reopen the gates to Valhalla. Work together to unleash massive attacks on foes and expand your arsenal in this three player co-op brawler." It's currently 10% off for launch.