indie.io, the publishing platform known for helping dozens of indie developers get their games out and around the world, is hosting a massive Publisher sale on Steam from now through to April 25. Act fast to score up to a whopping 90% discount on some of its most popular titles, great discounts on new games releasing day and date with the sale, or bag even bigger bargains with curated bundles.
One of these fresh out-of-the-gate games is Traveler’s Refrain – a musical spin on roguelike action RPGs. Command Traveler around a winding wood teeming with ancient spirits, using powerful songcasting to fight back against the Mecha-Goddesses of Fate that call it home.
The game features engrossing voiceover work from talented musicians, including Essenger, Lee McKinney (Born of Osiris), Andy Cizek (Monuments), and Lexi Norton (Echos). If that sounds like your jam, grab it for 10% off throughout the sale as a launch day special.
Having landed just days before the great indie.io Publisher Sale is Cursed Dawn. This long-awaited zombie shooter turns the world into your playground, ensuring no two runs are the same. Discover secret passages, loot powerful weapons, and master its unique physics-based gameplay to fend off the hordes of the undead in hilarious and cunning new ways. Drag that screaming into your Steam library while its 20% launch discount lasts.
Today also marks the launch of complimenting titles The Bunker and The Survivor: both of which can be had for under $5 in their twin bundle. These twin first-person psychological horror experiences tell two distinctly different tales of claustrophobic struggles; one a found-footage experience in an abandoned bunker, the other a grueling test aboard a decimated spaceship drifting through the cosmos.
Want to jump into a game with months of post-launch support behind it? Check out HumanitZ and its Saddles and Settlements update. With extended map locations, new vehicles, a new scenario mode, and lots more, its already undeniable value proposition just got even more yee-haw.
This suburban survival simulator’s latest update emphasizes the natural breakdown of modern infrastructure that’s sure to come with a zombie apocalypse by bringing horseback riding and stables to the new frontier. Paired with Apocalypse weapons like the ever-handy Flamethrower and even the lovable explosive barrel, you’ll find plenty of new ways to take on the encroaching threat of the undead.
Or venture out of the western ravages and brave the waters of the Bermuda Void with Forgotten Seas while it’s 30% off. The Builder’s Bounty update adds new building pieces with a distinctly tropical look. If you’ve ever dreamed of building and defending a two-story home on a remote island, you now have the means to recreate the opening scene of Muppets Treasure Island. The early access title also gets a major performance boost in this update, with smoother framerates and faster world loading, making life on the high seas even breezier.
Looking for something a little faster to burn that springtime energy? The surprise 1.0 release of last year’s Shell Runner could be your ticket. This top-down looter shooter has unique elements of the growing roguelike and extraction genres, making it a high-octane dystopian bullet hell of a time reminiscent of retro throwback Hotline Miami or the Sega Saturn’s actual old-school classic Loaded.
If you need to dust off the old noggin now that the sun is starting to shine, we’ve picked out a few of the sharpest strategy, tactics, and management games – all up to 85% off right now.
Get your fantasy turn-based fix with classic indie title Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga or dive in to defend bedtime with Dream Tactics. Maybe wind down with a warm drink after a long day with the fuzzy flavors of Cat Cafe Manager, or check out the aptly named spring Awakening update to the delightfully vibrant village life sim RPG Everholm, from the equally adorable studio Chonky Leaf.
Budget stretched thin this month? Worry not! With a slate of experiences available for less than ten bucks, from the adorable creature collecting Coromon to the cerebral survival horror hit SCP: Fragmented Minds, there’s something to suit you this season.
You can even share the fun with five pixel-perfect multiplayer games like Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire, Warman, Tavernacle!, Funtasia, and Against All Odds for just $5 all-in.
And if you’re the sort to enjoy spring out in the garden, at the pub, or around the park, indie.io’s growing list of Steam Deck games are well worth a look.
At up to 80% off games like Dark Deity, the Nintendo Switch-bound LunarLux, The Witch of Fern Island, and Echoes of the Plum Grove, there’s plenty to be getting on with whether you’re out in the sun or sitting in a candlelit cozy corner in the evening. The heavily discounted Dark Deity also has a brand-new Steam Deck-compatible sequel with Dark Deity 2.
indie.io has a long and storied history of helping get independent game makers the tools they need and the recognition they deserve, stepping in to expedite the areas a coder, designer, or composer might not know how to navigate; like marketing, distribution, and product management.
They’ve helped bring over 100 new games to the market and oversee many more every month. So if you’re an indie developer looking to get your masterpiece out into the world, check out the indie.io website to learn more. Even if you may not be a game developer right now, the bargains available across its hundred-strong portfolio might inspire you to give your dream idea a shot.