Once again, the annual Summer Game Fest showcase has concluded with a coda that should not be skipped: Day of the Devs. Now officially a non-profit, Day of the Devs is responsible for both a number of digital showcases throughout the year as well as physical shows of highly curated indie games, and their picks are impeccable as always. This year, Day of the Devs included a whopping 21 games (last year’s had 15!), many of which were newly announced.
They included cozy sims, unsettling horror games, arcade collections, RPGs, and far more. We couldn’t choose our favorites out of the bunch, so here’s the full rundown of everything you missed – but really, you should watch the showcase yourself too. Simpler Times Developed by Stoneskip and published by iam8bit, Simpler Times is the one game in Day of the Devs making a reappearance from last year.
It’s about highlighting the “beauty of the ordinary” where players spend time with Taina, who’s getting ready to leave her childhood home. In the trailer, we see the player listening to records, looking at the stars, building a birdhouse and birdwatching, and doing art. It’s a “just vibes” kind of game.
Best of all, it’s out today on Steam! You can play it now. Battle Vision Network From Grindstone and Below developer Capybara Games, Battle Vision Network reimagines another of the studio’s previous games: Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes. Battle Vision Network takes place in a different setting (think something lik.