day of the devs 2024: shocking reveals you won't believe

This year's Day of the Devs, a prominent part of the Summer Game Fest, showcased 21 indie games, from cozy sims to horror titles. Key announcements included the release of "Simpler Times" on Steam, "Battle Vision Network," a spiritual successor to "Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes," and "Cairn," a climbing sim from The Game Bakers set for 2025. Other highlights were the GBA-style RPG "Petal Runner," psychological horror "Karma: The Dark World," and the trippy 2D/3D hybrid "Screenbound." UFO50 promises a unique collection of 50 fictional retro games. Cozy Grove's sequel "Camp Spirit" will be exclusive to Netflix Games, and the first-person horror "Zoochosis" intrigued attendees. "Koira," "Arranger," "Fear the Spotlight," "A Little to the Left" DLC, and "Hello Again" presented diverse genres and mechanics, rounding out the eclectic showcase.

"Simpler Times," developed by Stoneskip and published by iam8bit, was released on Steam during the showcase.

Background Information: Day of the Devs, now officially a non-profit organization, continues to be a vital platform for indie developers, offering a mix of digital and physical showcases. The event has grown significantly, featuring an extensive range of genres and innovative gameplay mechanics, making it a cornerstone event in the indie game development community. Games like "Cairn" and "Battle Vision Network" highlight the diversity and creativity that indie games bring to the industry.