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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

SKYRIM INDIE GAME?

GENRE: OPEN WORLD, RPG, DARK FANTASY

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a great example of a small indie team can make a remarkable game.

Perfect for those who want to explore a dark fantasy landscape filled with foes, quests and combat.

The game is in early access, but has already gathered great reviews. I’m excited to see what they add to the game next.

What’s the game about?

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a dark reimagining of Arthurian legends, set in a grim, open-world RPG.

Players explore a vast, immersive world in perpetual autumn, making meaningful choices in a branching storyline filled with legendary figures and moral complexity.

You can shape your character as a tank, hunter, mage, or other specialized roles, customizing stats, perks, and equipment to suit your playstyle.

Combat is challenging, requiring careful planning, combos, and the use of items like potions, daggers, and relics.

Beyond fighting, players can engage in activities like fishing, crafting, potion brewing, and cooking.

The storyline, fully voiced with multiple choices and endings, centers around the legacy of King Arthur and the mysteries of Avalon, now threatened by the chaotic force of Wyrdness.

Rich with Arthurian lore, the game invites players to uncover the secrets of the Age of Conquest and the fall of a legendary king, navigating a world where your choices truly matter.

Features:

• Explore a dark fantasy world with full freedom

• Play the game how you like – being a tanky soldier, agile hunter, powerful mage, and many more!

• Exciting first-person combat

• Steal, fish, craft, brew potions, cook, and more

• Complete morally grey quests

• Discover secrets and deep lore

Where to get it?

Steam: (here)

COMMUNITY VOTE

Nightmare Kart

BLOODBOURNE + MARIO KART = NIGHTMARE KART

GENRE: RACING, VEHICULAR COMBAT, SOULS-LIKE, GOTHIC

This game is brilliant. It would never be made in a million years by any AAA developer, thankfully we have indie developers who can make games with this much passion and craft.

Best of all, Nightmare Kart is FREE!

So you can play it right now.

It perfectly captures the Bloodbourne aesthetic in a beautiful PSX style whilst also capturing the fun of Mario Kart.

I highly recommend checking it out!

What’s the game about?

Nightmare Kart is a horror-themed vehicular combat racing game puts you in the role of a reluctant beast hunter, forced into a deadly tournament on gothic, blood-soaked streets.

Driving one of 12 unique, copper-and-steam-powered vehicles, you’ll battle opponents with powerful weapons, slaughter beasts to boost your speed, and perform tricks to generate Æther for extra boosts.

With challenging boss encounters and dark secrets to uncover, each race brings you closer to understanding the origins of this nightmarish world.

Get ready to start your engines and dive into a high-speed gothic horror experience.

Features:

• Amazing atmosphere

• Great Game Feel

• Boss Fights

• Single Player / Remote Multiplayer / Local Multiplayer

• Epic racing

Where to get it?

Itch.io: (here)

Steam: (here)

Webfishing

FISHING + CHILLING WITH FRIENDS = WEBFISHING

GENRE: FISHING, CASUAL, COZY, MULTIPLAYER, CREATURE COLLECTOR

Webfishing has been blowing up on social media lately. It is a fun and relaxing cozy fishing game.

A great way to relax with friends this weekend.

It has fantastic reviews and is definitely worth playing if you are a fan of cozy/casual games with friends.

What’s the game about?

Webfishing is a multiplayer, chatroom-centered fishing game that combines relaxation, social interaction, and fun gameplay.

Players can catch nearly 100 different creatures, from tiny snails to massive sharks, aiming to complete their fishing journals, earn money, and collect special rewards.

Customize your fishing experience by upgrading gear with various baits, lures, and rods, and express your personality with unique cosmetics.

The game emphasizes social play, allowing you to hang out with friends and new people in a lively camp, discover hidden fishing spots, and enjoy making fish-themed jokes.

The sandbox environment offers even more fun with interactive toys—you can play guitar, draw with chalk, punch friends (playfully!), and explore creative ways to engage with others in the world of Webfishing.

Features:

• Catch 100+ Creatures: Complete your journal by catching a wide range of fish, from snails to sharks.

• Upgrade & Customize: Improve gear and personalize your look with unique cosmetics.

• Social Gameplay: Fish, chat, and explore with friends and new players in a lively camp.

• Interactive Toys: Play guitar, draw, and have fun with various sandbox tools.

• Special Rewards: Discover rare fish and earn valuable rewards.

Where to get it?

Steam: (here)

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