Video game announcement season is fast approaching, and it seems like Humble Games is kicking things off this week with its own showcase. This studio not only supports a plethora of charities throughout the year, but it has also begun making its mark in the gaming industry. As Humble Games celebrates its three-year anniversary, it seems set to take the indie market by storm if this showcase is anything to go by.
The Humble Games' May 2023 Showcase revealed seven brand-new titles, surprise launched a game on console, and even revealed a day one DLC pack for Protodroid DeLTA that raises money for the Girls Makes Games Scholarship. There are a ton of exciting experiences on the way, and they all seem to cover a wide range of unique genres. With Humble Games' recent track record with games like Moonscars, many of these titles may just become the next indie sensation.
#BLUD
Indie dungeon crawlers like Dark and Darker seem to be everywhere these days, and Humble Games' #BLUD is putting a unique spin on the formula. The game brings players to a hand-drawn cartoony world filled with vampires. Players take control of a high school student named Becky as she heads off into the world to slay as many vampires as she can. It is being developed by Exit 73 Studios and seems to have almost everything that fans of the genre could want, but they will have to wait a bit because it will not hit store shelves until sometime in 2024.
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus
Humble Games will also be publishing Squid Shock Studios' first ever game Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus. It is a 2.5D action platformer set in a hand-drawn world inspired by Japanese folklore. Players will take control of Blossom Bo and adventure through this world to discover its mysteries. They will use an assortment of powers and brew all sorts of teas as they travel attempt to reach their goal. Anyone who is interested in Bo's adventure will have to wait until sometime in 2024 to get their hands on it.
Breeze in the Clouds
Breeze in the Clouds is the next Humble Games' title being made through the Black Game Developer Fund. It is a 2D adventure brawler game starring a fluffy dog-like character named Breeze who has been transported to a new world. He must help its various citizens fight pollution-based creatures that are causing them harm. He is not alone in this fight either as he possesses some powerful elemental powers that should destroy anyone that stands in his way. Players who are interested in it can wishlist it right now, but may have to wait a bit before they can actually play it.
Cataclismo
Cataclismo is the latest game from Digital Sun, the creators of popular titles like Moonlighter. This game will task players with protecting the last city against waves of horrors seeking to destroy it. They will have to construct massive fortresses, prepare their defenses, and hope that they can withstand the end of the world. It mixes tower defense gameplay with RTS mechanics for what could be a pretty interesting experience. Players will just have to wait and see how it plays as a release date has not been revealed yet.
Lost Skies
Humble Games also revealed Bossa Games' latest adventure Lost Skies. It is a co-op survival adventure where up to six players must explore the clouds together. Players will traverse a sky full of floating islands, craft ancient technology, build their own skyship, and battle whatever seeks to destroy them. It seems like it could be a fun multiplayer adventure, as long as the content and post-launch support is good. No release window has been revealed yet, but there is a developer interview on Humble Games' YouTube for anyone who wants to learn more.
Supraland: Six Inches Under Console Launch
One of the biggest surprises from the Humble Games' Showcase was the surprise console launch of Supraland: Six Inches Under. This popular first-person metroidvania whisks players away on an adventure through a miniature world filled to the brim with puzzles. They must explore the world to uncover all of its secrets as they vanquish any foe that gets in their way. It has garnered some strong reviews on PC, and now console players can join in on the fun. It is available right now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass.
Stray Gods: The Role Playing Musical
Humble Games also gave fans a better look at the upcoming Stray Gods: The Role Playing Musical. The game combines narrative-driven adventures with interactive musicals for an experience unlike any other. Its characters are being brought to life by talented voice actors like Laura Bailey, the music is being composed by award-winning composer Austin Wintory, and it is being created by former BioWare lead writer David Gaider. The brief behind-the-scenes video showed off the studio's recent in-person Myth & Music event at the El Rey Theater while exploring the game in more detail. This unique experience is set to hit PC on August 3, 2023.
Wizard of Legend 2
One of the biggest reveals at the Humble Games' Showcase was Wizard of Legend 2. This is the sequel to the extremely popular Wizard of Legend rogue-lite, but a different developer has taken the reins. While Contingent 99 will offer guidance, Dead Mage is developing this hotly anticipated sequel. The game will be everything that Wizard of Legend fans expect with brand-new 3D visuals and online co-op. No release window has been announced just yet, but hopefully it is not too far away.
While many of these games do not have release dates yet, they all seem like they will be well worth the wait. Players will just have to wait and see if Humble Games can deliver on all seven, and they can check out Supraland: Six Inches Under in the meantime. The studio will likely reveal more information as the release dates for these titles near, and hopefully players do not have that long to wait.