Octocurio

Artistic and interesting indie games curated by me. :) I make a lot of GIFs.

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Taking a break from Tumblr

Hey all, this is been coming for a while but it's becoming a bit of a burden to keep up with posting to tumblr with the special gif requirements and restrictions. It was enjoyable before because it was so active here but things have really dropped off since December so I’ve decided to give tumblr a bit of a rest for a while.

Really sorry for anyone still following me here, but if you would like and you are able you can still follow me:

on twitter @octocurio

on instagram @octocurio

and there is of course the website.

Thanks for the good times everyone, hope to see you somewhere soon =)

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A Spoonful of Pixel Art 

Chained Echoes - A 16-bit SNES style RPG set in a fantasy world with dragons and mechanical suits.

Inmost - A story-driven puzzle platformer following three characters in a dark, interconnecting story.

Backbone - A private detective adventure with stealth and action elements.

Summer Catchers - A road trip adventure arcade game about a northern girl and her epic journey.

I really like the pixel art in these four so thought I would make a little collection to showcase of them. 

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Little Witch Nobeta

developed by Pupuya  |  Platform: Windows

A third person action-adventure set in the ruins of a magical castle. I can't tell you too much more about this but there is a demo you can play on itch.io that goes through an early section of the game (where the gifs are taken from).  I am unable to play stuff on my computer at the moment, so if you give it a try let me know how it is in the comments below. :-)

[Play the Demo]

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Aethyr 

developed by Labyrinth |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

"An action-adventure RPG that features unique character customization, fast paced position based combat, extensive skill system, and an expansive world filled with secrets, dungeons, and temples to explore.

"Set in a world ruined by an arcane apocalypse as humanity faces it’s final days; an unforetold hero seeks to uncover the mysteries of the past, delving into forlorn temples built to honor eldritch gods."

[Kickstarter]  |  [Tumblr]

via /r/IndieGaming

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Falconeer 

developed by Little Chicken Game Company |  Platforms: Windows, PS4, Switch

"An upcoming Fantasy Aerial Combat game set in an oceanic world, the Ursee.   A brutal place where the people survive upon sparse islands and rocky outcrops while traders make their way in tall ships sustaining trade between the rugged people of the Ursee.

'Decide your place as an airborne warrior mounted upon a noble Falcon. Chose to join the Imperium, a bastion of progress and civilization, or stay true to your heritage and become an honor-bound Falconeer.  Sell out for the highest coin as a mercenary, or scour the corners of the Ursee for the lost mechanisms and knowledge the Mancer Order so desires. "

[Visit the Website]

Release: TBA

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Super Ninja Meow Cat 

developed by Angel D |  Platforms: Windows, Mac

A challenging action platformer featuring a cat and an octopus in the same scene, so I was pretty much compelled to make a post about it. :)

[Buy on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

Release: Feb 21, 2019

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Baba Is You 

developed by Hempuli Oy  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Switch

"A puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions! With some simple block-pushing you can turn yourself into a rock, turn patches of grass into dangerously hot obstacles, and even change the goal you need to reach to something entirely different."

"The game has over 200 levels that experiment with the game's mechanics in a multitude of ways, requiring the player to understand and manipulate the rules of the game and figure out devious ways to make the objects in the game world interact."

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

Release: March 13, 2019

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Sail Forth 

developed by David Evans |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

"A procedural sailing adventure about classic naval action and exploring beautiful scenery. Embark on a journey through varied environments, grow your fleet and do battle with pirates, sea monsters, and the sea itself!"

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

Release: 2019

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Neon Abyss 

developed by Veewo Games  |  Platforms: Windows, Switch

"An action platformer that combines your own luck with costume changes, weapon modification, pet hatching, and dungeon crawling. Battle your way through an underworld eternally in flux and crush the new gods of bitcoin and mobile video, combine your loot to achieve awesome power, and find the lost artifact: Pandora's Box."

[Visit the Website]

via Hardcore Gamer 

Release: Summer 2019

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In the Pause between the Ringing 

developed by Studio Oleomingus  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

"A rumination about completion, about territorial margins and about the haunting of bodies and memories that are translated across borders. It is an adaption of an unpublished story written by Mir Umar Hassan for the editor of the Malwa Chronicle in the July of 1958.  And it records the turbulent history of telephone mining in British India.

"This game was commissioned by the V&A, as part of the exhibition Videogames: Design/Play/Disrup."

[Play on itch.io]

via Lucas Govatos 

Release: Feb 2, 2019

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Warp 

developed by PizWiz | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

"A hand-drawn, open-world, twin-stick shooter with point-and-click elements.  In the game you explore a doodled landscape filled with enemies, weapons, characters, and treasure.

"You have no idea where you are, who you are, what you are, and it's your job to find out.  Along with interesting creatures and a bustling open world, there are clues to help you figure out why you're there."

[Back on Kickstarter]  |  [Play the Demo]

Release: 2020

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Stranded Sails 

developed by Lemonbomb Entertainment  |  Platform: Windows

"An open world farming adventure full of discoveries and quests.  Along with your crew you are ship-wrecked on a mysterious archipelago.  Now it's up to you to secure your survival and solve the mysteries deep in the heart of the islands –and finally escape."

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

via /r/IndieGaming 

Release: Q2 2019

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Colt Canyon 

developed by Retrific  |  Platform: Windows

"A pixel art rogue-lite shooter where you have to save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.  Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum.  Maybe you can save more people than just your partner.  But watch out.  Once you got your partner your job is not done.  You'll also have to get back home..."

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

via Johan Gjestland 

Release: Q3 2019

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Infinitesimals 

developed by Cubit Studios  |  Platform: Windows

"A story-driven, 3rd person action adventure where you play as tiny aliens who stand only 1mm tall.  Though a diminutive species, they are technologically advanced and space faring.  Infinitesimals features a six legged spider like vehicle ("Ajoxian Gyro POD") powered by our custom physically simulated animation system.  You will be able to customise the POD both functionally and cosmetically."

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [Dev Log]

Release: TBA

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Chained Echoes 

developed by Ark Heiral  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Switch

"A 16-bit SNES style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.  Follow a group of heroes as they explore a land filled to the brim with charming characters, fantastic landscapes and vicious foes.  Can you bring peace to a continent where war has been waged for generations and betrayal lurks around every corner?"

[Back on Kickstarter]  |  [Visit the Website]

via PixelProspector 

Release: TBA

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Degrees of Separation 

developed by Moondrop  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

"A puzzle-adventure game that requires players to harness the elements of heat and cold to succeed.  Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their respective powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

"Players take on the roles of Ember and Rime in single-player and cooperative multiplayer to solve the game's environmental obstacles, drawing on their unique skills to traverse through beautiful, puzzle-filled environments.  The two will learn to lean on one another, their individual forces working to bring them closer together...or tear them apart."

[Buy on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

via Get Indie Gaming 

Release: Feb 14, 2019

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ATONE 

developed by Wildboy Studios  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One

"A Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death."

"With a heavy emphasis on narrative, Estra’s journey through Midgard is filled with Nordic lore, mysterious twists, and consequential decisions. Players will converse with a variety of characters and share in Estra’s discoveries as she learns more about her family’s past and the looming darkness spreading across the realm."

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

via Get Indie Gaming 

Release: 2019