It’s a new year, and there are plenty of indie games coming out this January. If you are looking for something cheap to play this month, this list presenting 10 indie games under $20 launching this January will help you find the right indie game for you.
Mineral | $9.00
Release Date: Jan 10 | Developer: Xitol | Publisher: Xitol
Platform/s: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 (already available on Steam)
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Explore 5 realms in this zen puzzle game, designed to relax through its smooth visuals, ambient soundtrack and straightforward gameplay. Find collectibles and hidden secrets, while passing through maze-like stages.
Windborn: Journey To The South | $10.45
Release Date: Jan 10 | Developer: EpiXr Games | Publisher: EpiXr Games
Platform/s: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S (available on PS4 & PS5 on Mar 14)
Fly through 11 different levels with diverse environments as a bird. Race with your flock, but try not to stay too far behind.
Aery – Peace of Mind 2 | $17.95
Release Date: Jan 24 | Developer: EpiXr Games | Publisher: EpiXr Games
Platform/s: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch (already available on Steam)
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Fly through peaceful, serene stages and collect magical crystals to proceed to new landscapes. There are no enemies, which means this game is something great to wind down to after a long day.
Guns And Draguns | $19.20
Release Date: Jan 6 | Developer: Infinite Stairs | Publisher: Infinite Stairs
Platform/s: PC, Nintendo Switch (already available on Steam)
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Exterminate evil creatures in this adventure shooter game. Venture through a mysterious dungeon, discover bonus and hidden chests and survive multiple levels with bosses along the way. This game also has multiplayer, which is great if you want to play with up to 3 other people.
Jewel Fever 3 | $9.00
Release Date: Jan 17 | Developer: Sprakelsoft GmbH | Publisher: Sprakelsoft GmbH
Platform/s: Nintendo Switch (already available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 and PS5)
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Blitz through Bejeweled inspired levels by matching jewels. Play the classic Normal, Quick and Infinite modes and the new mission mode, online multiplayer and AI-mode.
Isolation Instinct: Farming, Craft, Survival | $14.99
Release Date: Jan 18 | Developer: 404 Games | Publisher: 404 Games
Platform/s: Nintendo Switch (already available on PS4 and PS5)
Survive in this open-world survival game. Farm, hunt, build, fish and craft to survive in an isolated forest.
Gravitators | $15.00
Release Date: Jan 23 | Developer: Insular Games | Publisher: eastasiasoft
Platform/s: PC, Nintendo Switch (already available on PS4, PS5 and Steam)
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Explore Earth, The Moon, asteroids, planets and exoplanets in this twin-stick shooter. Control 4 ships to complete tasks and fend off an evil alien force.
Shadows of Steam | $12.00
Release Date: Jan 17 | Developer: Ultimate Games | Publisher: Ultimate Games
Platform/s: Nintendo Switch
Uncover a mysterious murder in this visual novel as detective Alex Mercer in the steampunk city, Brassfall. Ask the townspeople questions and look for hidden clues to solve this crime.
Super Onion Boy+ | $7.99
Release Date: Jan 10 | Developer: PowerSlash Studios & Ratalaika Games| Publisher: PowerSlash Studios & Ratalaika Games
Platform/s: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 (already available on Steam)
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Explore different locations, defeat enemies, collect valuables and rescue the princess in this Super Mario inspired side scrolling platformer.
Chained Climb Together | $9.99
Release Date: Jan 10 | Developer: DEZVOLT GAMES| Publisher: DEZVOLT GAMES
Platform/s: Nintendo Switch (already available on PS4 and PS5)
Similar to the Only Up series, you are chained to your partner and must climb up mountains with a variety of challenging terrains.
If you want to find indie games that already released last year, last years’ Nintendo Indie World Showcase is where you can find plenty.
