If you’re as indie-obsessed as we are, here’s the scoop from today’s The MIX Fall Showcase. The event unveiled fresh updates on three pixel-packed indie gems that’ll have you wishing it was already 2025. Get ready to dive into the chaos of roguelites, platformers, and RPG artistry with STAND-ALONE, Bionic Bay, and Artis Impact.
Hack and slash your way through STAND-ALONE
Coming in hot next year, STAND-ALONE by LIFUEL is making its Steam Early Access debut in the Summer of 2025. This roguelite promises fast-paced action, sleek pixel art, and a combo system designed to make you feel like an absolute god-tier gamer.
The game’s hacker-inspired vibes let you pull off insane synergies while dodging chaos in its gritty, pixel-perfect world. Can’t wait that long? Same. Luckily, there’s a playable demo on Steam right now to keep you hyped until launch.
🔗 Watch the release date announcement trailer
Physics, puzzles, and pixel art in Bionic Bay
If physics-based precision platformers are your thing (or you just like shouting at your controller), Bionic Bay is one to watch. Set in a biomechanical world dripping with mysterious tech and death traps, this pixel-perfect adventure is coming to Steam and PS5 in 2025.
Built by Finnish solo dev Juhana Myllys and Psychoflow Studio, the game is as challenging as it is jaw-droppingly beautiful. Think stunning, ancient tech aesthetics paired with brain-bending puzzles. Wishlist it now on Steam or PS5 if you’re ready to test your platforming patience.
🔗 Check out the new Bionic Bay trailer
Get lost in the post-apocalyptic beauty of Artis Impact
Last but not least, Malaysian indie dev Mas gave us a fresh look at Artis Impact—a post-apocalyptic RPG that feels like stepping into a gorgeously pixelated painting.
Built entirely with RPGMaker (yes, really), this game’s hand-crafted environments range from sprawling wastelands to charming hidden corners. Its branching storyline and detailed artistry promise an immersive experience for RPG lovers.
🔗 Watch the new Artis Impact trailer
The game’s on Steam for wishlisting, and Mas is sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses on X for those who love a good dev diary.
TL;DR: Indies are thriving
Between the rogue antics of STAND-ALONE, the punishing platforms of Bionic Bay, and the heartfelt artistry of Artis Impact, 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for indie gaming. In the meantime, grab those demos, wishlist your faves, and settle in for a year of waiting (or impatiently refreshing Steam).
