Indie video games had fairly the second this week with bulletins for each Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass. New video games, like SteamWorld Heist 2, are on the way in which, as identified portions like Harold Halibut are being served to subscribers of the Game Pass buffet.
The latest indie video games coming to consoles
Little Kitty, Big City
Little Kitty, Big City permits players to undertake the position of a city-exploring petite black cat. The chaos that ensues is harking back to Untitled Goose recreation, developed by House House.
The small feline should discover its approach residence in a sprawling metropolis, however facet quests, in fact, abound on this much-anticipated title. Developed and revealed by Double Dagger Studio, the port involves Switch and Xbox Series X/S on May 9.
SteamWorld Heist 2
SteamWorld Heist 2 comes later within the yr on Aug. 8. Fans of the sequence have been clamoring for extra info on the turn-based successor to Steam World Heist (2015), which takes its theme from the indie traditional Steam World Dig (2013). SteamWorld Heist 2 is out on all platforms on August 8.
Cat Quest 3
In a bizarre mixture of the above themes, Cat Quest 3 takes on the excessive seas in a paws and pirate journey that asks gamers to “Sail the Purribean.” The cute cat captain recreation plunders its approach onto PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Steam on Aug. 8.
Another Crab’s Treasure
Another Crab’s Treasure was the final large indie recreation introduced throughout the Switch dwell stream. Game Pass subscribers will even get this souls-like hermit crab quest on day one, April 25.
Xbox Game Pass April lineup introduced
Top video games for the April Game Pass embrace EA Sports’ NHL 24, Orcs Must Die! 3 and Manor Lords for PC players.
NHL 24 is offered by means of EA Play’s partnership with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which means subscribers must belong to the very best tier of service to get on the ice in time for the Stanley Cup.
Robot Entertainment’s Orcs Must Die! 3 has a longtime following and the tower protection titles can be found instantly for subscribers.
Manor Lords gamers want to attend till April 26 for Early Access on PC for the strategic medieval title. This recreation is without doubt one of the most eagerly awaited of 2024 and its difficult tactical and real-time-strategy (RTS) components might be a take a look at for seasoned followers of the style.
The full listing of Game Pass Games in April
Available now:
- Harold Halibut (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Populous: The Beginning (PC by way of EA Play)
- Sid Meir’s Alpha Centauri (PC by way of EA Play)
- Sim City 3000 Unlimited (PC by way of EA Play)
- Orcs Must Die! 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- EA Sports NHL 24 (Console by way of EA Play)
Coming later in April:
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 23
- Another Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 25
- Manor Lords (Game Preview) (PC) – April 26
- Have a Nice Death (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 30
These titles add to the already sturdy begin to the month with Game Pass’ additions of LEGO 2K Drive and Tomb Raider Definitive Edition.