All posts tagged in indie game
Jul 13, 2023
I know many people don’t think fighting in games makes for a cozy experience, and I generally agree. However, Cuisineer is an exception! I got a chance to play the demo during Steam’s Next Fest, and I didn’t know I needed a roguelike restaurant management game in my life until then.
In Cuisineer, you play as Pom, a young adventurer turned restaurateur. You’ve just returned to your hometown of Paell to manage your parents’ restaurant only to find it closed and in deep debt. To pay off the debt, you need to re-open and make money. And to do that, you have to go delve into dungeons to collect ingredients.
Explore dungeons in a variety of different biomes. Fight giant chickens, artillery shrimp, fire-breathing peppers, and other creatures. Then collect the ingredients, take them home, and cook up over 100 different recipes to revive the restaurant. Even buy upgrades to expand the restaurant, as well as new furniture and decor to liven up the place, too!
You can find Cuisineer on Steam, though it has no release date listed.
For more cooking fun, check out my review of Yum Yum Cookstar.
- Mar 1, 2023
Where Dreams and Reality Merge
Melatonin is a dreamy, colorful rhythm game where lines are blurred and dreams merge with reality. The game explores the relationship between what we dream while asleep, and what we experience while awake. With a hand-drawn and detailed visual style that implements a peaceful, but colorful palette, and music that flows well with gameplay and visuals, Melatonin is sure to provide a comfortable experience.
You’ll discover 20 unique levels across 5 chapters. Each level introduces a new song, too. Melatonin also forgoes using intimidating overlays, and instead uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat. You can utilize Practice Mode to guide you through each level. There’s also a Hard Mode to unlock, for those who enjoy challenges. Or if you’re feeling lost, there are different assist features you can use to help you. And if you’re feeling particularly creative, Melatonin has a Level Editor where you can create your very own rhythm game level!
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You can find Melatonin on Nintendo Switch and Steam. It’s also Steam Deck verified, and has a color mode calibrated specially for Steam Deck use. That makes this game perfect for on the go!
For more dreamy games, check out Dreams and Skjoldur Story.
- Jun 29, 2019
Robot Army From one islander to another…
Seeing as how the myPotatoGames headquarters is located on the beautiful island of Kauai, we figured it would behoove us to make mention of this wonderful island-style title. Leilani’s Island is currently in production, and being developed by Craig Forrester, an indie game designer with an expansive list of titles that he has helped create. This title is currently in development for PC, and there is, as of yet, no mention of future platforms or a release date.
Map Design Leilani is “Royal Child”…
In Leilani’s Island, you must use the abilities at hand to destroy the robot army and stop Kuila from taking over! In this tropical 2D platformer, you will roll/dash through many enemies and obstacles to obliterate every mechanical menace in your path.
With magical powers and endless agility, you’ll roll, jump and smash your way to a robot free home! With tons of fresh island-style tweaks on this classic genre, Leilani’s Island will surely be a truly u’i (beautiful) game to explore.
Roll Ability Gameplay for Leilani’s Island
For more information about Leilanis Island, you can follow Craig Forrester on Twitter, or follow the dev log for this game.
- Dec 21, 2017
Cat Lovers rejoice! ? Mineko’s Night Market has recently appeared on the Steam store. Meaning that fans can now add the game to their wishlist and be notified of any updates. It also means that the developers (Meowza games) are one step closer to publishing the highly anticipated game!
Mineko’s Night Market is an indie casual adventure game. You play as Mineko, a girl who has recently moved to a superstitious island overrun by cats. Help Mineko become a successful young entrepreneur with her night market stall by gathering and crafting items. Additionally, you can undertake quests, engage with villagers and unravel the story of the Sun Cat.
The game will hopefully be released in late 2018. Just recently we compiled a list of newly announced in-game features from Meowza Games’ Twitter update. They can be read here.
To wishlist the game on Steam, click here.
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