As gamescom 2025 progresses, the next major presentation following the Future Games Show is the Awesome Indies Showcase, showcasing all the significant reveals and trailers.

As swiftly as gamescom 2025 made its debut with Opening Night Live 2025, subsequent reveals and showcases have occurred. The Future Games Show has rolled out a series of announcements and premieres, with numerous exclusives currently taking the spotlight online. Providing gamers with a glimpse of what lies ahead in the upcoming year and beyond, gamescom 2025 has hosted announcements set to launch in the near future, such as the surprising release date of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

From hidden treasures to emerging indie titles, the Awesome Indies Show at gamescom 2025 presents a plethora of new indie game announcements, giving fans a look at what’s imminent on the indie gaming horizon. In its established format, gamescom will unveil worldwide premieres and new announcements, exclusive trailers, and previously unseen gameplay footage from the realm of indie games.

In addition to the already thrilling announcements from Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct and fresh glimpses of World of Warcraft: Midnight along with Resident Evil: Requiem, there are plenty of reasons for gamers across all genres to feel excited. All the reveals from the Awesome Indies Show are detailed below.

Grind Survivors

With the rise of demons, the earth has succumbed. Players will need to annihilate the forces of hell in this new bullet hell game reminiscent of Vampire Survivors shown at the Awesome Indies Show. Players will grind, loot, and slay in a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters confront an endless tide of hellspawn, utilizing dynamic builds and ever-evolving weapons in a scorched, demon-infested landscape. Grind Survivors is set to release on a TBD date soon.

A Storied Life: Tabitha

The next game unveiled at the Awesome Indie Show is a point-and-click cleanup title akin to Unpacking. A Storied Life: Tabitha is a heartfelt narrative puzzle game focused on the items people leave behind and the tales they narrate. Complete a cherished one’s damaged memoirs by exploring their abode and organizing their possessions in A Storied Life: Tabitha, available for wishlisting now.

Beyond These Stars

The forthcoming planet/city-building simulator is on the way, allowing players to explore the cosmos and settle new worlds in Beyond These Stars. Players will construct a city on the back of a Space Whale and learn to live in harmony as they traverse the stars in search of wonders.

DarkSwitch

The next RTS, tower defense, civilization-themed title, was showcased at the Awesome Indies Show, where players must fend off threats to their community and defend their realm against darkness when DarkSwitch launches on a TBD date. The demo is currently available for play!

ROCKBEASTS

Players will guide a group of misfits on a tumultuous journey to fame during the era of MTV, rock music, and unfortunate hairstyles. You will have to manage demanding bandmates, who are likened to various household animals found in a zoo, yet they possess foul mouths and a sense of entitlement. ROCKBEASTS is on its way soon.

Deep Dish Dungeon

The next offering from Raw Fury is a spelunking dungeon-crawling game characterized by pixel art and elaborate design. This first-person dungeon diver will keep players on the edge during a survival exploration experience, where they navigate through a puzzle-laden, handcrafted dungeon, blending metroidvania and crafting elements. Deep Dish Dungeon can be played solo or cooperatively and is available for wishlisting now.

Light Odyssey

This expansive adventure invites players to take on the role of a small, light-infused character in a grim dark world teeming with towering, terrifying boss battles that feature multiple phases. Light Odyssey (unveiled at the Awesome Indie Show 2025) is a soulslike boss rush where each confrontation tests your skills. Play as Bandi and fight to restore light to a realm engulfed in shadows when it launches on a TBD date soon.

MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme

This side-scrolling beat-em-up showcases bloody visuals and grotesque adversaries to confront. In encounters, players may encounter a dice roll check, which will affect MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme’s narrative. It is available for wishlisting now.

Outbound

Square Glade Games’ next title, Outbound, was then presented at the Awesome Indie Show at gamescom 2025. Described by the developers as a ‘Cozy-vival,’ Outbound emphasizes a warm atmosphere, complemented by urgent tasks that must be completed promptly. Sustainability is a major theme in Outbound, with a system rewarding players for picking up litter and more.

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