It’s August and it’s really getting warmer – and we don’t just mean outdoors. There’s a tidal wave of new indie titles coming to PS4, PS5 and PS VR* this month, spanning a wide variety of genres and playstyles. Here you’ll find crazy sports action, deadly stunts, strange words and even a terrifying “vacation” to a remote cabin… all without the risk of sunburn. Check out some of this month’s indie highlights to plan your next adventure.
Gigabash
It’s time to cause a massacre on a massive scale. Passion Republic Games introduces Gigabash, an all-new multiplayer arena brawler for PS4 and PS5. Humanity has messed up a lot by discovering ancient forbidden technology that has caused huge monsters to appear all over the world. They want to fight and party the only way they know how: by wreaking mass destruction. Fight as a giant mech or monster with up to three other players. Use quick moves and unique skills to prove your might, reuse buildings, landmarks and infrastructure as your personal beatdown tools, then use your amassed Giga Energy to transform into the ultimate S-Class monster. Come August 5, no city is safe.
Publication date: August 5, 2022 | Publisher: Passion Republic Games | PS4, PS5
Cult of the Lamb
When a helpless little lamb is rescued from destruction by a mysterious stranger called “The One Who Waits”, they are awakened to a newfound religious zeal for their savior. Now they must build their own flock of devoted followers. In this dark and humorous action/adventure/strategy game from Massive Monster, you watch cult-leading sheep roam the world in search of potential converts. As you spread your gospel, you face numerous threats, both from the environment and from rival religious leaders. Gather your followers, build houses of faith, preach sermons and rituals and show no mercy to the false prophets who sully the hearts of the people. Find your calling when Cult of The Lamb comes to PS4 and PS5 on August 11.
Publication date: August 11, 2022 | Publisher: Devolver Digital | PS4, PS5
rollerdrome
Skate… or die! The developers of Roll7 follow up their popular skate adventure OlliOlli World with a dark take on the world of rollersports. In a retro-dystopian future, the world’s population needs distraction from the social and political struggles around them, so they’re turning to the hottest sport of 2030: Rollerdrome. Slide into the skates of future Rollerdrome superstar Kara Hassan and get ready to test your wits, weapons and style. Learn how to impress the cheering crowd with tricks as you dodge heavily armed enemies and return fire with your own personal arsenal, and use PS5 features like 3D audio and haptic feedback to improve your combat power. Get ready to hit the arena on PS4 and PS5 on August 16.
Publication date: August 16, 2022 | Publisher: Private Division | PS4, PS5
Cursed to play golf
When Dante Alighieri wrote his masterpiece about the afterlife The Divine Comedy, he accidentally left out the part in purgatory where one must pay by playing golf. Luckily (?), Chuhai Labs’ Cursed to Golf on PS4 and PS5 lets you create your own 18-hole tour of Golf Purgatory… without dying in real life. Charming and eerie 2D pixelated visuals lead you through the challenge of procedurally generated infernal holes full of all kinds of bizarre dangers. Use Ace Cards from the haunted golf shop Eterni-tee to supernaturally increase your swings and befriend the souls of Legendary Caddies. Get ready to tee off in the afterlife on August 18.
Publication date: August 18, 2022 | Publisher: Thunderful Games | PS4, PS5
I was a teenage exocolonist
We all know being a teen is tough, but living your most awkward years on another planet entirely? That’s hard mode for sure! I Was A Teenage Exocolonist from developer Northway Games is a genre-bending hybrid of RPG, strategy, visual novel and card game set in a distant sci-fi future. In this beautifully illustrated alien world from Vertumna, you try to navigate through all the highs and lows of your teenage years. And you do that through a unique card-based system. Your card choices affect making friends, learning life skills, getting a job, and even falling in love for the first time. How will the decisions you make affect your colony? Can you survive? With 29 endings and 800 unique story events, even death doesn’t mean the game is over. A strange time loop lets you relive your life with your memories intact. Can you save those you love as you navigate the perils of youth? Find out when I Was A Teenage Exocolonist comes out on August 25.
Publication date: August 25, 2022 | Publisher: Finji | PS4, PS5
encryption
A wise man once said “trust the heart of the cards”. This is extremely good advice for Inscryption, the latest from Daniel Mullins Games, because your life is held hostage in a bizarre card game world. Trapped in a cabin with no idea who you are or how you got there, you find yourself in the whims of Leshy, a mysterious creature who offers you rescue by playing his card game. With the help of a handful of friendly card beasts, you must build decks to overcome this dark game and find a way to escape. Unique features like controller speaker sound and mood lighting amplify the horror, and PS5 players get extra haptic feedback for more… intense moments. Fall into the darkness of building a deck on August 30.
Publication date: August 30, 2022 | Publisher: Devolver Digital | PS5
*Game content and release timing are subject to change without notice. Based on the timing of release in the US.
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