The 20 Indie Games You Can’t Miss This August 2024!

I hope you’re ready for it, because August is stacked with new games.

In this article, we’re going to be going through 20 new indie games dropping this month.

Now don’t forget to wishlist any games that catch your eye, as this is the best way to support these indie devs and you’ll also get notified when they release too.

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Thank Goodness You’re here - August 1st

Embark on an absurd comedy adventure as a travelling salesman in Thank Goodness You’re Here. This hand crafted ‘slapformer’ game, sees you complete odd jobs for locals of the bizarre Northern English town, Barnsworth, in a game that combines a 2.5D cartoon style, with puzzle platformer elements. With fully voice acted dialogue, and a colourful world to explore, this looks like a hilarious adventure game, and you can visit Barnsworth from August 1st. Wishlist the game here

Shark Siege - Together Survival - August 1st

Survive the siege, and keep your vessel afloat in the co-op survival game, Shark Siege – Together Survival. You’ll experience the terror and unpredictability of the ocean as you face environmental challenges like storms and perilous waters, whilst also facing off against a giant shark intent on taking down your ship. With resource management aspects, and immersive first person gameplay, this look set to be a challenging game for the survival lover and you can play from August 1st. Wishlist the game here

Closer the Distance - August 2nd

In this slice of life sim, you’ll explore an emotional story about the connections between family and friends facing tragedy. Closer the Distance is a narrative life sim where you take on the role of a young girl watching over loved ones following a fatal car accident. Using your ethereal ability to influence the townspeople, your choices will determine the fate of this small town, with unique storylines to explore. This looks set to be an emotional journey full of heartfelt moments, and you can play from August 2nd. Wishlist the game here

Lamu - August 2nd

Shape the destiny of your village in the RPG adventure game, Lamu. In this pixel art game the magic orb protecting your village has disappeared, leaving your village defenseless, so you’ll need to farm, collect crystals, and aid the wizard to restore the orbs magic. Every night dark forces intensify, requiring you to devise strategies for protection, as you journey to become a warrior. You can start your journey from August 2nd. Wishlist the game here

One btn bosses - August 6th

Beat bosses with just one button in One Button Bosses. In this action packed rhythm game, you’ll follow the story of Ace, an unpaid assistant resisting the big bosses in seek of a fair pay check. With a cool synth wave soundtrack, this roguelite game sees you play your way, pressing a button to change your direction and take down the boss. This looks set to be an action game with a quirky story, and it’s dropping August 6th. Wishlist the game here

Creatures of Ava - August 6th

Save creatures and the planet from a deadly infection in Creatures of Ava. In this unique spin on a creature collector, you’ll tame and save creatures rather than collecting them, as you explore a vibrant and stunning world. With over 20 wild creatures to save with your magic flute, this is a wholesome adventure game bustling with life, and you can play from August 6th. Wishlist the game here

Cat Quest III - August 8th

Set off on a swashbuckling adventure as a purrvateer in Cat Quest III. In this 2.5D open world adventure game, you’ll sail the seas in the Purribean swarming with Pirats as you seek treasures, explore dungeons and engage in fierce battles. This is a cute action RPG full of pirate goodness, and it’s dropping August 8th. Wishlist the game here

Train Valley World - August 8th

Build and manage efficient railroads across the globe in Train Valley World. Set in the industrial revolution, you’ll create railway networks in this railway themed tycoon game, managing your networks, optimizing them for maximum efficiency, dispatching trains, and setting up automated delivery routes. This is a great choice for lovers of games like Railroad Tycoon 2 or Sid Meier’s Railroads and it’s dropping August 8th. Wishlist the game here

Preserve - August 8th

Immerse yourself in a relaxing nature focused environment in Preserve. This nature-building puzzle game sees you build a harmonious ecosystem, fostering and sustaining diverse biomes to create symbiotic harmonies. With diverse biome habitats full of different plants, animals, and environmental challenges, this is a great relaxing puzzle choice for the cozy gamer. Preserve is coming August 8th. Wishlist the game here

SteamWorld Heist 2 - August 8th

Get ready to aim, plot and plunder in the next SteamWorld addition, Steamworld Heist 2. In this strategy RPG, you’ll take charge of a crew of Steambots as Captain Leeway, as you uncover a mysterious menace, threatening the Great Sea. With some turn based Steambot combat, expansive world exploration, and handcrafted characters and environments, this is sure to be a great next chapter in the SteamWorld series, and it’s dropping August 8th. Wishlist the game here

The Crush House - August 9th

Film and produce the hottest reality TV show in The Crush House. In this dating life sim game, you’ll select your cast, film, and produce each season. Capture the budding romances, and explosive drama to keep your audience happy, and maybe uncover a mystery at night while the shows off air. You can get producing in The Crush house August 9th. Wishlist the game here

Forgotten Skies - August 12th

In this platforming adventure game, you’ll journey into a world of mystery and adventure. Forgotten Skies sees you explore a beautiful world full of interesting creatures. You’ll meet a range of entertaining characters, as you embark on quests and uncover an intriguing storyline. This looks set to be a great 3d platformer adventure and you can play from August 12th. Wishlist the game here

To the stars - August 13th

Hop from planet to planet as you conquer the universe in To The Stars. This roguelite strategy game sees you build spaceships so you can conquer enemy territory and race to be the first to reactivate derelict monuments that allow you to gain control of constellations. Control the constellations, and you control the galaxy in this quirky game, which you can play from August 13th. Wishlist the game here

Love, Ghostie - August 14th

Bring together residents of your manor in the wholesome matchmaking game Love, Ghostie. You’ll discover cute romances in the visual novel game, as you play matchmaker and set up the residents on dates. Learn about each of the residents and give them gifts to lift their spirits, as you uncover their ultimate pairings. This is a cute dating sim game, and you can play match maker from August 14th. Wishlist the game here

Shapez 2 - August 15th

Construct multi-level factories, optimizing production lines and perfecting automation in Shapez 2. The second game in this series takes a 3d spin on the first game, and launches the game into an outer space settings. With different shapes to take apart, paint, stack, and put together in unique ways, this looks set to be a great addition to the automation genre and it’s dropping August 15th. Wishlist the game here

Just Crow Things - August 15th

Play as a crow trying to prove herself to the world in the chaotic action adventure game Just Crow Things. You’ll make new animal friends, collect shiny trinkets, and poop on unsuspecting humans across 10 unique levels that give you freedom to find you inner crow. This looks set to be a great casual action game, full of chaos, and you can play from August 15th. Wishlist the game here

Farewell North - August 15th

Embark on a atmospheric journey where you play as a border collie on an adventure with your human in Farewell North. This story rich adventure game, sees you restore colour to the desolate islands, freeing wildlife, uncovering hidden paths, and exploring a beautiful world. With an emotional story, this looks set to be a great exploration game and you can play from August 15th. Wishlist the game here

Dustborn - August 20th

Set off on a perilous road trip across the Divided States of America in the action adventure game Dustborn. In this story driven game you’ll play as Pax, who has the ability to weaponize language, fighting with shouts and manipulating conversations to talk your way our of hair situations. This looks set to be an exploration game full of heart, and you can play from August 20th. Wishlist the game here

Mika and the Witch's Mountain - August 21st

Step into the shoes of an aspiring witch, delivering packages to the townspeople of a small island in Mika and the Witch’s Mountain. This exploration life sim game, sees you take to the skies on your magic broom, exploring a mysterious mountain and working your way up to the top. This is a fantasy adventure game, with a cozy story and you can play from August 21st. Wishlist the game here

Supermoves - August 28th

Set out to become the Ultimate Parkour Master in the fast paced action game Supermoves. You’ll jump, run, climb and grind your way to glory, climbing the ranks in the campaign mode, or go up against up to 40 players in the online competition with 8 different game modes full of action. This is a game full of fast paced fun and you can play from August 28th. Wishlist the game here

That is a wrap on 20 upcoming indie games dropping in August. 

Until next time, stay caffeinated.