Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition 2025 Recap: 20 Indie Titles That Stole the Show
While Summer Game Fest 2025 delivered the big-budget explosions, Day of the Devs brought the magic for indie game lovers. Co-created by Double Fine and iam8bit, this annual showcase once again proved why it’s a must-watch for players who care about creativity, heart, and seriously unique vibes. Whether you love chill co-op adventures or trippy Metroidvanias, there’s something here for everyone.
All Games Shown at Day of the Devs 2025
Snap & Grab
Dev: No Goblin | Pub: Annapurna Interactive | Release: Early 2026 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam
A comedic heist-planning puzzle game starring a fashion photographer who moonlights as a criminal mastermind. Plan stylish capers through cleverly composed photo evidence.
Big Walk
Dev: House House | Pub: Panic | Release: 2026
From the makers of Untitled Goose Game, this is a whimsical multiplayer co-op adventure about exploring, solving puzzles, and just hanging out with your pals.
Sword of the Sea
Dev/Publisher: Giant Squid | Release: Aug 19, 2025 | PS5, PC
Glide on a hoversword across surreal landscapes in this beautiful, atmospheric game from the team behind Abzû and The Pathless.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (World Premiere)
Dev: Coin Crew Games | Pub: iam8bit Presents | Release: TBA | Steam
An open-world escape room sequel, blending puzzles and narrative in a school setting for both returning and new players.
Mixtape
Dev: Beethoven & Dinosaur | Pub: Annapurna Interactive | Release: 2025 | All major platforms + Game Pass
A nostalgic narrative adventure told through a playlist of playable memories, from skateboarding to fireworks, as three friends face their final night together.
Blighted (World Premiere)
Dev/Publisher: DrinkBox Studios | Release: 2026 | Steam
A psychedelic action RPG from the Guacamelee! devs, set in a twisted world of memories, blight, and Metroidvania goodness.
Dosa Divas
Dev/Publisher: Outerloop Games | Release: 2026
A heartfelt journey about two sisters, their spirit-mech, and a mission to reconnect with their roots and destroy fast-food tyranny through turn-based cooking battles.
Possessor(s)
Dev: Heart Machine | Pub: Devolver Digital | Release: TBA | Steam demo available now
A fast-paced action side-scroller with tag-team mechanics, platform-fighter combat, and deep, interconnected world design.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Dev: Digital Sun | Pub: 11 bit studios | Release: 2025 | PC, Xbox, Game Pass
Return to dungeon-crawling and shopkeeping in this sequel that adds new roguelike elements and community-building systems.
Please, Watch The Artwork (World Premiere)
Dev/Publisher: Thomas Waterzooi | Release: TBA | Steam
Step into Edward Hopper’s moody art as a museum nightwatch, battling surreal loneliness, and hunting for a mysterious clown corrupting the gallery.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Dev: Tribute Games | Pub: Dotemu | Release: 2025 | PC, Consoles
A retro-inspired brawler starring Venom, Rocket Raccoon, She-Hulk, and 12 more Marvel heroes. From the devs of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.
Neverway
Dev/Publisher: Coldblood Inc. | Release: TBA | Steam
An eerie mix of psychological horror, life sim, and RPG — play as Fiona, a farm-dweller-turned-immortal herald trying to survive a world unraveling into nightmare.
Relooted (World Premiere)
Dev/Publisher: Nyamakop | Release: Coming Soon | PC, Xbox Series X/S
A stealth-action satire based on real-world artifact repatriation. Reclaim looted African treasures by sneaking through museums and outwitting curators.
Ratatan
Dev: TVT Co., Ratata Arts | Pub: Game Source Entertainment | Release: 2025 | All major platforms
A spiritual successor to Patapon, blending rhythm-based combat with chaotic 100+ character battles and 4-player co-op.
Thick As Thieves
Dev: OtherSide Entertainment | Pub: Megabit Publishing | Release: TBA | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
From Warren Spector (creator of Deus Ex), this immersive sim RPG lets you carve your path as a master thief in a magical-industrial 1910s metropolis.
Pocket Boss
Dev: Langfilm, Mario von Rickenbach | Pub: Playables | Release: Late 2025 | Steam
While no details were shared, this is shaping up to be another experimental, quirky indie title to watch.
Consume Me
Dev: Jenny Jiao Hsia & team | Pub: Hexecutable | Release: September 25 | PC
A slice-of-life RPG tackling body image, academic pressure, and personal growth, delivered with dark humor and heart.
OFF
Dev: Mortis Ghost | Pub: Fangamer | Release: August 15 | Steam, Switch
A cult classic RPG finally comes to Steam. Step into a surreal, haunted world as The Batter, fulfilling a strange purification mission.
Tire Boy (World Premiere)
Dev: GameTeam6 | Release: TBA | Steam
A fast-paced platformer filled with environmental puzzles, lush worlds, and momentum-based traversal.
TOEM 2
Dev/Publisher: Something We Made | Release: 2026 | PC
A cozy sequel to the beloved photo adventure game, now with jumping, climbing, and a new world full of memories to capture.
Here's the full show:
Final Thoughts
Whether you're a fan of narrative adventures, quirky mechanics, or bold aesthetics — there's something on this list that’s going to stick with you.
Which indie title are you most excited about?
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