Although Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is likely to be at the top of your gaming list this weekend, it’d be a mistake to discount the indie releases on tap this week, as there are plenty of great titles that are well-deserving of your time.
Here are our picks for this week’s indie Weekend Playlist.
Previously: Weekend Playlist: This Week’s Indie Game Releases – January 14, 2022
Perhaps the most wholesome-looking game of the week, Pupperazzi – from developer Sundae Month – tasks you with taking pictures of adorable doggos who appear to be capable of doing things like riding bikes, traveling to the moon, and skateboarding on half-pipes. Pupperazzi is available now on PC via Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is currently 10%-off on Steam through January 27.
If your budget is a bit thin this week, look no further than Ibatic – from developer/publisher Moonfish Studio. The 3D platformer is free-to-play, and features fast-paced platforming action (that focuses on time trials) as you explore an ever-evolving world. Ibatic is available now on Steam.
Bullet-hell and shoot-em-up fans, rejoice! SHINORUBI – from developer/publisher Last Boss 88 – will be right up your alley this week, featuring frenetic arcade action inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. SHINORUBI is available now on PC via Steam.
Velocity Noodle – from developer/publisher Shotgun Anaconda – features every gamer’s dream: ramen being delivered at lightning speeds. The fast-paced 2D action platformer looks strikingly similar to Aeon Drive, which released last year, primarily due to its pixel art style, overall gameplay mechanics, and cyberpunk setting. Aeon Drive is a wonderful game, though, so hopefully, Velocity Noodle will provide the same enjoyment and challenge. Velocity Noodle will be available on PC via Steam on January 21.
Finally, here are a few other indie games that are releasing in Early Access or are making their debut on new platforms:
