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Upcoming releases

Check out the biggest new games from PlayStation Indies, available to wishlist or pre-order now.

A tale of fire and darkness

The Midnight Walk | Moon Hood

Become The Burnt One in this dark fantasy adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. Befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy and use his flame to light your way through a world of wonder and terror.

Explore, battle and rebuild

Towers of Aghasba | Dreamlit

An action-adventure builder game set in a unique fantasy world. Rebuild your civilization and the ecosystem while maintaining a balance between the two.

Revisit a mysterious secret

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage | DON'T NOD

27 years after a magical summer for four estranged friends, fate reunites them to confront the long-buried secret that made them promise to never speak again.

Dark fantasy action

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist | Binary Haze

The action-RPG sequel to Ender Lilies takes place decades after the original game, in a post-apocalyptic world where once-peaceful Homunculi have turned into feral monsters. As 'Attuner' Lila, explore a dark fantasy world, develop your own battle style and use equipment, relics and items in your quest to save both humans and Homunculi.

Out now and downloadable demos

Check out a range of the biggest, best and most original indies available now on PlayStation Store, as well as a selection of great games that you can try before you buy.

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The Plucky Squire | All Possible Futures

Storybook characters Jot and his friends discover a three-dimensional world outside their book when the villain of the story kicks them out of its pages. Jump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action-adventure where you'll solve puzzles and take on delightful mini-challenges as you quest to restore the book's happy ending.

Core Keeper | Fireshine Games

Explore an endless cavern of creatures, relics and resources in an enchanting mining sandbox adventure for up to eight players. Harvest relics and resources, craft advanced tools, build your base and explore a dynamically evolving world as you unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

Thank Goodness You're Here! | Panic

Help the locals of the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth in this absurd comedy 'slapformer' with vibrant, hand-drawn animation. Take on truly odd jobs as a traveling salesman while you await a big meeting and discover new parts of the town with even stranger tasks to take on.

Darkest Dungeon II | Red Hook Studios

Embark on a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse while dealing with your own internal struggles. This sequel refines everything, from stats to rules, while the all-new Token System adds even more depth of play.

Flock | Annapurna Interactive

Become a flying shepherd in a multiplayer co-op game about the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with your friends. Together you'll soar through beautiful landscapes, seeking out rare and elusive creatures to add to your unique airborne herd.

Cat Quest III | The Gentlebros

Play as a swashbuckling purrivateer in this 2.5D open-world action RPG set in the Purribean. Set sail alongside your trust spirit companion as you explore an archipelago swarming with Pi-rats on the hunt for the Northern Star, a long-lost mythical treasure.

Crow Country | SFB Games

Play as Mara Forest, a young woman searching for the lost owner of an abandoned theme park, in this retro-inspired survival horror with a compelling central mystery. A special Exploration Mode caters to players who just want to enjoy the unfolding story.

Viewfinder | Sad Owl Studios

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single-player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

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Sea of Stars | Sabotage

Sea of Stars is a retro-inspired RPG that brings the classic genre to the current age with deep exploration, a modern turn-based combat system and a wealth of refreshing side activities such as cooking, sailing and even a virtual tabletop game. Prepare to fall in love with a party of charming characters in this nostalgic adventure.

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Cat Quest III | The Gentlebros

Play as a swashbuckling purrivateer in this 2.5D open-world action RPG set in the Purribean. Set sail alongside your trust spirit companion as you explore an archipelago swarming with Pi-rats on the hunt for the Northern Star, a long-lost mythical treasure.

Chants of Sennaar | Focus Entertainment

Embark on a captivating journey through the Tower, an enthralling world inspired by the myth of Babel, where deciphering multiple ancient languages is key to unlocking its many secrets and uniting its people. An intelligent and captivating puzzler.

Dredge | Black Salt Games 

Captain your fishing trawler and explore a collection of remote isles (and their surrounding depths) to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Just be sure to keep an eye on the time: you might not like what awaits in the dark...

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Browse dozens of unique indies games handpicked by expert teams that cover everything from action and adventure to slow-burning puzzle games.

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Blasphemous 2 | Team 17 Digital

The Penitent One returns, awakened in a strange new land where the foretold birth of a new miracle child is nigh. Freely explore a perilous world and cast final judgment on hordes of grotesque enemies and twisted bosses with three new weapons.

Rogue Legacy 2 | Cellar Door Games 

Define your family legacy as you play your way down a family tree, sending heir after heir on a thrilling rogue-lite adventure. 15 unique classes, combined with game-changing traits and shifting map layouts, means that each character and playthrough is truly one of a kind.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | Team Reptile

Become a graffiti writer who has literally lost his head and join up with the Bomb Rush Crew. Dance, paint graffiti, collect beats, combo your tricks and face off with the cops to stake your claim to the sprawling metropolis of New Amsterdam.

Another Crab's Treasure | Aggro Crab

This family-friendly soulslike adventure takes you to an undersea kingdom as you become Kril, a hermit crab searching for the treasure that will allow him to buy back his repossessed shell. Wear trash as temporary shells to defend Kril from the sea bed's vicious population.

Ultros | Kepler Interactive

Venture into the bizarre alien realm of Ultros, engaging in intense combat with vibrant lifeforms and cultivating exotic plants in your own cosmic greenhouse. Master new abilities and a unique loop mechanic to unearth the secrets of this psychedelic sci-fi world.

Freedom Planet 2 | GalaxyTrail

In this kinetic platforming sequel, choose from four cartoon heroines and use their unique fighting styles, abilities and items to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens. In Adventure mode, travel through a sprawling map filled with treasures, landmarks and over 100 unique animal NPCs to interact with and catalog.

System Shock | Nightdive Studios

A full-fledged remake of the groundbreaking and highly influential 1994 original, System Shock boasts all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface and all-new sounds amd music. Explore and battle your way through the depths of a space station gone to hell to prevent psychotic AI SHODAN from turning humanity into an army of army of cyborgs and mutants.

Raji: An Ancient Epic | Nodding Heads Games

This unique action-adventure draws its inspiration from legendary tales of Hindu folklore and the medieval architecture of Rajasthan. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm, led by the demon lord Mahabalasura, and rescue her younger brother.

Animal Well | Shared Memory LLC

Discover a mysterious, non-linear, interconnected world as you solve puzzles in over 250 rooms in whatever order you choose. Rely on your wits to avoid danger in this combat-free Metroidvania.

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Chants of Sennaar | Focus Entertainment

Embark on a captivating journey through the Tower, an enthralling world inspired by the myth of Babel, where deciphering multiple ancient languages is key to unlocking its many secrets and uniting its people. An intelligent and captivating puzzler.

Cocoon | Geometric Interactive

From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside, Cocoon is a unique addition to the puzzle-adventure genre that takes you to worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to uncover a cosmic mystery.

Humanity| THA

You are a Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds to jump, turn, push, float, shoot, and climb their way to salvation. Guide the masses through 90-plus stages filled with obstacles, enemies, puzzles, unlockable skills, and wild boss fights in the narrative campaign, or browse a wide array of user-made levels crafted via the in-game Stage Creator.

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Balatro | Playstack

Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers and trigger outrageous combos. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress.

Toem | Something We Made

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical Toem in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale | Finji Games

Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world in this charming adventure game on PlayStation 5.

Tunic | Isometricorp Games

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers and ferocious monsters in Tunic, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure. Stranded in a ruined land and armed only with your curiosity, you will confront colossal beasts, collect strange and powerful items, and unravel long-lost secrets.

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Crow Country | SFB Games

Play as Mara Forest, a young woman searching for the lost owner of an abandoned theme park, in this retro-inspired survival horror with a compelling central mystery. A special Exploration Mode caters to players who just want to enjoy the unfolding story.

Jusant |Don't Nod

This action-puzzle climbing game is a meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Challenge yourself at your own pace, explore different paths and unravel the secrets from a bygone civilization. Use your watery companion Ballast to wake nature along your path and reveal clues that will help you piece together the tower’s past.

Indika | Odd Meter

This boldly inventive third-person, story-driven game is set in a strange world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. Become a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side.

Dredge | Black Salt Games 

Captain your fishing trawler and explore a collection of remote isles (and their surrounding depths) to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Just be sure to keep an eye on the time: you might not like what awaits in the dark...

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Goodbye Volcano High | KO_OP

Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventure about the end of an era and the beginning of a love story.

Venba | Visai Games

Venba tells the heartwarming story of an immigrant mother connecting to her son through the language of food. In this short, narrative-driven cooking game you'll create authentic dishes from Venba’s home country of India, unravel lost recipes and navigate branching conversations.

As Dusk Falls | Interior Night

This gripping, multi-award winning interactive crime drama explores the entangled lives of two families across decades. Your choices have a powerful impact on the characters’ lives — will they survive unscathed? Who will they ultimately become?

Harold Halibut | Slow Bros

A handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. As Harold, a young lab assistant for the ship’s lead scientist, a fateful encounter plunges you into a fantastical world no-one could have imagined - and one that may hold the key to finding a new home.

V Rising | Stunlock Studios

Awaken your inner vampire and hunt for blood to regain strength, rebuild your castle and convert humans into loyal servants to expand your empire. Explore a vast, gothic open-world while avoiding the deathly rays of sunlight as you team up with other players to seize your vampire destiny.

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale | Glee-Cheese Studio

Compete against 29 other Pigeons for the title of Master Headbanger in this lighthearted rhythm battle royale game. 23 minigames will test your memory, rhythm, reflexes, reaction time and your rap ability while you try to thwart your rivals with powerups and collect Crumbs to customize your Pigeon!

No Man's Sky | Hello Games

Lose yourself in a vast, sci-fi odyssey as you explore a near-infinite, procedurally-generated universe. Collect, trade, fight and more as you delve deep into each unpredictable galaxy, uncovering new animal species, plants and technology to drive you forward.

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Tetris Effect: Connected | Enhance

Tetris® Effect: Connected is Tetris like you've never seen it, heard it, or felt it before—an incredibly addictive, unique, and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time, from the people who brought you the award-winning Rez Infinite and legendary puzzle game Lumines.

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Synapse | nDreams 

Enter the subconscious of a notorious enemy of the state and battle the twisted products of his mind using a combination of tactile weaponry and expressive telekinetic powers. Use the PS VR2 Sense controllers to evolve and master your own combat style by combining increasingly sophisticated skills and abilities.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 | Steel Wool Games 

The PS VR2 sequel to the terrifying new story in the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll handle all aspects of Pizzeria management, from food prep and Fazcade game testing to animatronic diagnostics and first-aid training.

Sushi Ben | Big Brane Studios

Sushi Ben is a wild VR narrative adventure game where you’ll save a beloved local sushi bar from greedy land developers. Experience a story told through immersive 3D manga panels as you earn the trust of the people of the retro-flavored Kotobuki Town by doing bunch of cool activities.

Legendary Tales VR | Urban Wolf Games

Are you ready for adventure? Team up in four-player co-op in a VR action role-playing game where you'll fight your way through an ever-changing dungeon to make your own Legendary Tales. Collect loot, destroy enemies, learn magic, craft your own items and conquer the evil that lurks beneath the earth.

Spin Rhythm XD | Super Spin Digital

A homage to classic arcade rhythm games, Spin Rhythm XD challenges you to spin, flick and tap to match colors and beats. Enjoy fluid, analog-inspired controls and stunning reactive backgrounds as you take on hand-made levels inspired by 60 licensed tracks across five difficulty levels.

MADiSON VR | Bloodious Games

MADiSON VR plunges you into an immersive and terrifying world. Assume the role of Luca and undergo the brutal torment of MADiSON, a demonic force that compels you to continue a gory ritual begun decades ago. Use an instant camera to solve puzzles, explore the shadows and above all, survive.

Umurangi Generation VR | Origame Digital

The celebrated first-person photography game is a perfect fit for VR. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa, New Zealand during an impending crisis, you play as a courier who must complete Photo Bounties for cash bonuses. Unlock additional lenses and equipment that expand your photography options while learning more about the crisis through environmental storytelling.

Akka Arrh | Llamasoft

Cult developer Jeff Minter resurrects a scrapped arcade game from the 1980s in his inimitable psychedelic style. Use your turret to fight off swarms of enemies as you protect your life rings, chain together combos and go for a high score. If enemies penetrate your defenses, you can instantly zoom into a different perspective and beat them back in close-range combat.