A number of headlines on other sites have declared this year’s array of showcases as ‘The Year of the Indie’ – and they’re not wrong.
The titles seen across the likes of Guerrilla Collective, Wholesome Direct, and Day of the Devs were superb, with indie titles even turning up during Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase. Across the week, there were dozens if not hundreds of titles from smaller or solo developers bringing original and innovative ideas to the table, or telling stories from underrepresented cultures, or simply tapping into a sense of fun and imagination that few AAA titles manage with their push for realism or intense action.
As with last year, the GamesIndustry.biz team wanted to highlight some of the titles we believe deserve more time in the spotlight given that most of the attention typically goes on the latest outing from established developers and franchises. Below are our picks from the summer games showcases of 2024.
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