Summary<\/h3>\n\n- Indie Selects has turned one year old, and we\u2019re celebrating by crowning our top six picks for the last year.<\/li>\n
- Check out quotes from the developers of our Anniversary Collection.<\/li>\n
- We\u2019re running a huge Indie Selects sale, with discounts on over 200 indie games from 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Happy new year to all and happy first birthday to Indie Selects! A year ago, we set up the Indie Selects program with the goal of highlighting and recommending indie games found on the Xbox Store that aren\u2019t necessarily part of the Xbox Game Pass service, so that great games and great teams never go uncelebrated. Think of Indie Selects as the \u201cStaff Picks\u201d shelf at a Blockbuster Video or Tower Records. And now you think I am 80 years old. Ah well.<\/p>\n
Today, we\u2019re celebrating the one-year anniversary of this program with a 2024 Anniversary Collection featuring our six top Indie Selects titles from 2024 that we believe you need to play \u2013 they will be enshrined for all time (or until the Xbox Store team tells us to stop). So, without further ado, here are the six titles we picked for our first Yearly Selects line-up: Balatro<\/em>, Animal Well<\/em>, The Plucky Squire<\/em>, Neva<\/em>, Crow Country<\/em>, and Hypercharge: Unboxed<\/em>.<\/p>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/2024Selects_Horizontal-e8e331da1167963f23e0.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nWhether you come home from a rough day and need to unwind, or you\u2019re just looking for the right adventure that can connect you with a family member, games like these six matter \u2013 and so do the teams that make them. These contributions to the industry deserve attention, celebration, and enjoyment. <\/p>\n
The Anniversary Collection can be found in the Indie Selects row on Xbox Store Games home from January 29 to February 11. Here\u2019s how to find it:<\/p>\n
\n- From Xbox Home, select Store<\/li>\n
- On Store go to the left nav bar and select Games Home.<\/li>\n
- On Game Home scroll down until you see the collection!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Each of these titles are a great representation of what our industry strives to achieve. To celebrate and thank each of these developers for creating such beloved pieces of work, we asked each of them if they would be gracious enough to reflect and share their thoughts with us on the following question:<\/p>\n
\u201cLooking back at the entire development process, what does it mean to your game studio to launch this project and receive so much high praise from both the gaming audience and critics alike?<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\nBalatro<\/a> \u2013 Developed by LocalThunk Inc.<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AnniversaryCollection_IndieSelects_AwardImage_Balatro_16x9-7c838bb0a8f54587c349.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\u201cWhile the praise for the game is certainly nice, Balatro <\/em>is and always has been a personal passion project more than anything else. I am lucky that the game performed well in this industry at all, and I\u2019m really glad to use the attention from Balatro <\/em>to shine a light on some of the other incredible indie games out there right now. I think it\u2019s a great time to be a fan of indie games!\u201d \u2013 LocalThunk<\/em>, Developer of Balatro<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t![\"Balatro\"](\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.51959.14272217582130616.02bf9982-d980-42d9-93e6-372b4b7e36d8.31c1e585-05c9-4f32-b695-4b900c913466?w=400&h=600\")
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\n\t\tBalatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.
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\nThe poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
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\nCombine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You\u2019re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Animal Well<\/a> \u2013 Developed by Billy Basso<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AnniversaryCollection_IndieSelects_AwardImage_AnimalWell_16x9-a011f870e02f54934ef9.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\u201cSeven years ago, I started building a new game\/engine from scratch, more as a learning experience than out of any ambition to create the new big indie hit. I drew a few animal sprites. Got a candle to glow the way I wanted. As the game and the engine organically fed off of one another, it took a shape I never would have predicted when I first started. And now that Animal Well <\/em>is out in the world, players continue to color it with their own perspectives, their pet theories, their love for the game. I feel like I was able to make a small contribution to video game culture and my efforts have been rewarded a hundredfold.\u201d \u2013 Billy Basso<\/em>, Developer of Animal Well<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t![\"ANIMAL](\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.42843.13601646293890525.f50b2b75-1d59-4f93-8317-bff88cf28cd1.250b310f-9002-42ea-93d3-afbe70005813?w=400&h=600\")
\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\nANIMAL WELL<\/h2>\n\n\nBigmode<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tHatch from your flower and spelunk through the beautiful and sometimes haunting world of Animal Well, a pixelated wonder rendered in intricate audio and visual detail. Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well\u2019s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Plucky Squire<\/a> \u2013 Developed by All Possible Futures<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AnniversaryCollection_IndieSelects_AwardImage_ThePluckySquire_16x9-924050c4cb033aaec9c8.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\u201cWorking on The Plucky Squire<\/em> has been an amazing journey for all of us at All Possible Futures. From those first prototypes of Jot leaping from desk to book, to seeing players light up as they experience it \u2013 it\u2019s been a joy to share with the world. We poured all of our heart into the game, and it\u2019s been incredible to see players and critics connect with it in ways we couldn\u2019t have imagined. Knowing that the game has brought smiles to so many faces is the most rewarding part of it all. That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about for us, and we couldn\u2019t be more grateful for the love and support along the way.\u201d \u2013 Jonathan Biddle, Co-director, All Possible Futures<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t
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\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\nThe Plucky Squire<\/h2>\n\n\nDevolver Digital<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tThe Plucky Squire follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends \u2013 storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book.
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\nWhen the malevolent Humgrump realizes he’s the villain of the book \u2013 destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity \u2013 he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever.
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\nJot must face challenges, unlike anything he’s ever seen if he is to save his friends from Humgrump’s dark forces and restore the book’s happy ending.
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\nJump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action-adventure \u2013 solving puzzles, boxing badgers, flying with a jetpack, and enjoying many more delightful and surprising mini-challenges as you become the hero of a living storybook.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Neva<\/a> \u2013 Developed by Nomada Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AnniversaryCollection_IndieSelects_AwardImage_Neva_16x9-f402b2b3fca7f42eb547.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\u201cLaunching Neva <\/em>has been a journey of four years\u2014more than double the time it took to develop [our last game] Gris<\/em>. It has been a long and challenging process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u201cOur biggest fear was living up to the expectations of our fans and critics. After the huge and unexpected success of Gris<\/em>, we felt the pressure of both external expectations and our own ambitions. Every element of Neva<\/em>, from its storytelling to its art and gameplay, was crafted with the hope of creating a meaningful connection with players. This is the kind of game we aspire to create as a studio.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u201cSeeing both critics and players enjoy and praise Neva <\/em>has been incredibly fulfilling\u2014a perfect final gift to its long development journey and a transformative milestone for our studio. It has proven that players are truly eager for games capable of evoking powerful emotions and telling unique, meaningful stories that resonate with them; and for us, this recognition has provided the strength and motivation to continue pursuing this goal for as long as we can.\u201d \u2013 Conrad Roset, Creative Director, Nomada Studio<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t![\"Neva\"](\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.14201.13954357069416596.71820caf-5071-4e6f-b296-1110909183a0.11ed8714-18c7-48cf-989a-40e2da88530b?w=400&h=600\")
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\n\t\tNeva is an emotionally-charged action adventure from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed GRIS.
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\nNeva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them.
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\nOver time, their relationship will evolve as they learn to work together, helping one another to brave increasingly dangerous situations. The wolf will grow from a rebellious cub to an imposing adult seeking to forge his own identity, testing Alba\u2019s love and their commitment to one another.
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\nAs the cursed world threatens to overwhelm them, Alba and her courageous companion will do whatever it takes to survive and make a new home, together.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Crow Country<\/a> \u2013 Developed by SFB Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AnniversaryCollection_IndieSelects_AwardImage_CrowCountry_16x9-439103608d4f557a2178.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\u201cWe had hopes that people would get excited for Crow Country<\/em> when even early, out-of-context teaser screenshots would get very positive attention. Nothing is certain in game development though, so to have had this many people write so many lovely things about the game, recommend it to their friends or audiences, and rate it so highly \u2013 it\u2019s really reassuring that the kind of games we want to make are the kind that people want to play. It\u2019s also been a morale-boosting liferaft in a very troubled time for the games industry, and will keep [studio co-founder] Adam and me going through the next game and beyond!\u201d \u2013 Tom Vian, Co-founder, SFB Games<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t
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\n\t\tThe year is 1990. It\u2019s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you\u2019ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them\u2026
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\nA survival horror game, where you\u2019ll test yourself against puzzles and riddles as you investigate the eerie tranquility of the abandoned theme park. Don\u2019t be deceived by the whimsical surroundings, something is awfully wrong in Crow Country.
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\nAs you unlock new areas, backtrack and discover more, you gradually piece together why Edward really shut down his park and where he mysteriously disappeared to. You\u2019ve heard some pretty disturbing rumors, but they couldn\u2019t possibly be true\u2026..right?\u00a0
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\nFor visitors to the park who are more interested in spotting crows and taking in the sights, Exploration Mode allows you to journey on without the fear of being attacked by the mysterious monsters roaming Crow Country. Besides, if you knew what those monsters really are\u2026..
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\nJust how far would someone go to follow their ambition? Are some sins too wicked for redemption?\u00a0
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\nA tale of reckless hubris and human greed, and now at the center of it all\u2026 you.\u00a0
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\nWho are you really, Mara Forest?\u00a0\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Hypercharge Unboxed<\/a> \u2013 Developed by Digital Cybercherries Limited<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AnniversaryCollection_IndieSelects_AwardImage_HyperchargeUnboxed_16x9-e27d408cc32f34f08f4c.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\u201cPower Your Dreams is more than just a slogan: it speaks to the heart of every dreamer, reminding us that with passion and determination, even childhood dreams can come true. We believed in that message and powered our dream of creating Hypercharge<\/em>. With Xbox\u2019s support, we were able to launch on this incredible platform and witness it not only change our lives as a small indie studio, but also bring families closer together through the magic of couch co-op. <\/p>\n\u201cSeeing parents and children laughing and working together to overcome challenges in Hypercharge<\/em> has been truly heart-warming. That shared experience, playing together in the same room, on their Xbox \u2013 that\u2019s something really special, where memories will last a lifetime. We\u2019re immensely grateful to Xbox for helping make our dream come true and for allowing players to join us on this journey! The overwhelmingly positive response to Hypercharge<\/em> has been truly inspiring. To everyone who has played and supported our game, thank you!\u201d \u2013 Joe Henson, Creative Gameplay & Marketing Director, Digital Cybercherries<\/em><\/p>\n
Happy new year to all and happy first birthday to Indie Selects! A year ago, we set up the Indie Selects program with the goal of highlighting and recommending indie games found on the Xbox Store that aren\u2019t necessarily part of the Xbox Game Pass service, so that great games and great teams never go uncelebrated. Think of Indie Selects as the \u201cStaff Picks\u201d shelf at a Blockbuster Video or Tower Records. And now you think I am 80 years old. Ah well.<\/p>\n
Today, we\u2019re celebrating the one-year anniversary of this program with a 2024 Anniversary Collection featuring our six top Indie Selects titles from 2024 that we believe you need to play \u2013 they will be enshrined for all time (or until the Xbox Store team tells us to stop). So, without further ado, here are the six titles we picked for our first Yearly Selects line-up: Balatro<\/em>, Animal Well<\/em>, The Plucky Squire<\/em>, Neva<\/em>, Crow Country<\/em>, and Hypercharge: Unboxed<\/em>.<\/p>\n Whether you come home from a rough day and need to unwind, or you\u2019re just looking for the right adventure that can connect you with a family member, games like these six matter \u2013 and so do the teams that make them. These contributions to the industry deserve attention, celebration, and enjoyment. <\/p>\n The Anniversary Collection can be found in the Indie Selects row on Xbox Store Games home from January 29 to February 11. Here\u2019s how to find it:<\/p>\n Each of these titles are a great representation of what our industry strives to achieve. To celebrate and thank each of these developers for creating such beloved pieces of work, we asked each of them if they would be gracious enough to reflect and share their thoughts with us on the following question:<\/p>\n \u201cLooking back at the entire development process, what does it mean to your game studio to launch this project and receive so much high praise from both the gaming audience and critics alike?<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n \u201cWhile the praise for the game is certainly nice, Balatro <\/em>is and always has been a personal passion project more than anything else. I am lucky that the game performed well in this industry at all, and I\u2019m really glad to use the attention from Balatro <\/em>to shine a light on some of the other incredible indie games out there right now. I think it\u2019s a great time to be a fan of indie games!\u201d \u2013 LocalThunk<\/em>, Developer of Balatro<\/em><\/p>\n Playstack Ltd<\/p>\n
\u201cSeven years ago, I started building a new game\/engine from scratch, more as a learning experience than out of any ambition to create the new big indie hit. I drew a few animal sprites. Got a candle to glow the way I wanted. As the game and the engine organically fed off of one another, it took a shape I never would have predicted when I first started. And now that Animal Well <\/em>is out in the world, players continue to color it with their own perspectives, their pet theories, their love for the game. I feel like I was able to make a small contribution to video game culture and my efforts have been rewarded a hundredfold.\u201d \u2013 Billy Basso<\/em>, Developer of Animal Well<\/em><\/p>\n Bigmode<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking on The Plucky Squire<\/em> has been an amazing journey for all of us at All Possible Futures. From those first prototypes of Jot leaping from desk to book, to seeing players light up as they experience it \u2013 it\u2019s been a joy to share with the world. We poured all of our heart into the game, and it\u2019s been incredible to see players and critics connect with it in ways we couldn\u2019t have imagined. Knowing that the game has brought smiles to so many faces is the most rewarding part of it all. That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about for us, and we couldn\u2019t be more grateful for the love and support along the way.\u201d \u2013 Jonathan Biddle, Co-director, All Possible Futures<\/em><\/p>\n Devolver Digital<\/p>\n
\u201cLaunching Neva <\/em>has been a journey of four years\u2014more than double the time it took to develop [our last game] Gris<\/em>. It has been a long and challenging process.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOur biggest fear was living up to the expectations of our fans and critics. After the huge and unexpected success of Gris<\/em>, we felt the pressure of both external expectations and our own ambitions. Every element of Neva<\/em>, from its storytelling to its art and gameplay, was crafted with the hope of creating a meaningful connection with players. This is the kind of game we aspire to create as a studio.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cSeeing both critics and players enjoy and praise Neva <\/em>has been incredibly fulfilling\u2014a perfect final gift to its long development journey and a transformative milestone for our studio. It has proven that players are truly eager for games capable of evoking powerful emotions and telling unique, meaningful stories that resonate with them; and for us, this recognition has provided the strength and motivation to continue pursuing this goal for as long as we can.\u201d \u2013 Conrad Roset, Creative Director, Nomada Studio<\/em><\/p>\n Devolver Digital<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had hopes that people would get excited for Crow Country<\/em> when even early, out-of-context teaser screenshots would get very positive attention. Nothing is certain in game development though, so to have had this many people write so many lovely things about the game, recommend it to their friends or audiences, and rate it so highly \u2013 it\u2019s really reassuring that the kind of games we want to make are the kind that people want to play. It\u2019s also been a morale-boosting liferaft in a very troubled time for the games industry, and will keep [studio co-founder] Adam and me going through the next game and beyond!\u201d \u2013 Tom Vian, Co-founder, SFB Games<\/em><\/p>\n SFB Games<\/p>\n
\u201cPower Your Dreams is more than just a slogan: it speaks to the heart of every dreamer, reminding us that with passion and determination, even childhood dreams can come true. We believed in that message and powered our dream of creating Hypercharge<\/em>. With Xbox\u2019s support, we were able to launch on this incredible platform and witness it not only change our lives as a small indie studio, but also bring families closer together through the magic of couch co-op. <\/p>\n \u201cSeeing parents and children laughing and working together to overcome challenges in Hypercharge<\/em> has been truly heart-warming. That shared experience, playing together in the same room, on their Xbox \u2013 that\u2019s something really special, where memories will last a lifetime. We\u2019re immensely grateful to Xbox for helping make our dream come true and for allowing players to join us on this journey! The overwhelmingly positive response to Hypercharge<\/em> has been truly inspiring. To everyone who has played and supported our game, thank you!\u201d \u2013 Joe Henson, Creative Gameplay & Marketing Director, Digital Cybercherries<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n\n
Balatro<\/a> \u2013 Developed by LocalThunk Inc.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\t\tBalatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.
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\nThe poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
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\nCombine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You\u2019re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnimal Well<\/a> \u2013 Developed by Billy Basso<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\t\tHatch from your flower and spelunk through the beautiful and sometimes haunting world of Animal Well, a pixelated wonder rendered in intricate audio and visual detail. Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well\u2019s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Plucky Squire<\/a> \u2013 Developed by All Possible Futures<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\t\tThe Plucky Squire follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends \u2013 storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book.
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\nWhen the malevolent Humgrump realizes he’s the villain of the book \u2013 destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity \u2013 he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever.
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\nJot must face challenges, unlike anything he’s ever seen if he is to save his friends from Humgrump’s dark forces and restore the book’s happy ending.
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\nJump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action-adventure \u2013 solving puzzles, boxing badgers, flying with a jetpack, and enjoying many more delightful and surprising mini-challenges as you become the hero of a living storybook.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNeva<\/a> \u2013 Developed by Nomada Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\t\tNeva is an emotionally-charged action adventure from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed GRIS.
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\nNeva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them.
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\nAs the cursed world threatens to overwhelm them, Alba and her courageous companion will do whatever it takes to survive and make a new home, together.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nCrow Country<\/a> \u2013 Developed by SFB Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\t\tThe year is 1990. It\u2019s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you\u2019ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them\u2026
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\nA survival horror game, where you\u2019ll test yourself against puzzles and riddles as you investigate the eerie tranquility of the abandoned theme park. Don\u2019t be deceived by the whimsical surroundings, something is awfully wrong in Crow Country.
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\nAs you unlock new areas, backtrack and discover more, you gradually piece together why Edward really shut down his park and where he mysteriously disappeared to. You\u2019ve heard some pretty disturbing rumors, but they couldn\u2019t possibly be true\u2026..right?\u00a0
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\nFor visitors to the park who are more interested in spotting crows and taking in the sights, Exploration Mode allows you to journey on without the fear of being attacked by the mysterious monsters roaming Crow Country. Besides, if you knew what those monsters really are\u2026..
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\nJust how far would someone go to follow their ambition? Are some sins too wicked for redemption?\u00a0
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\nA tale of reckless hubris and human greed, and now at the center of it all\u2026 you.\u00a0
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\nWho are you really, Mara Forest?\u00a0\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nHypercharge Unboxed<\/a> \u2013 Developed by Digital Cybercherries Limited<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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