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15 PS Plus must-play Indies

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Uncover a colorful range of indie games in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.

For the past 15 years, PlayStation Plus has served as a welcoming home for indie games, connecting players with some of the most innovative, heartfelt, and personal experiences the world of video games has to offer.

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Top 10 New Indie Games

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PlayB3yond 2025 Banner Image The PlayB3yond - Indie Game Fest 2025 will take place August 25 - 31  [...]

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

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Launching October 21st, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 immerses players in Seattle’s dark vampire society.

Play as Phyre, an Elder vampire, or Fabien, a Malkavian detective, solving a neo-noir murder mystery.

The base game features four clans-Brujah, Tremere, Banu Haqim, and Ventrue-with unique abilities.

Pre-order for a nostalgic jukebox - Deluxe and Premium Editions offer additional clans and cosmetics. 8/20/2025

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Canvas City

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Disc 2 Games’ debut title, Canvas City, is a turn-based tactics RPG blending rebellion and rollerblades.

Players lead skaters and artists against an oppressive regime, using fluid movement mechanics to chain tricks and attacks.

With 12 unique characters, over 80 abilities, and a vibrant urban setting, the game offers strategic depth and a dynamic soundtrack.

Available to wishlist on Steam for PC and Nintendo Switch. 8/20/2025

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Crescent Tower

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Released today, Crescent Tower is an 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG by Curry Croquette, now available on Steam.

Players explore a mysterious tower in Mayirdoam, appearing every 50 years, rumored to hold a wish-granting jewel.

Featuring turn-based battles, customizable characters from 3 races and 9 classes, and a 10-level dungeon with traps, it blends retro aesthetics with strategic gameplay. 8/20/2025

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

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Warner Bros. Games and TT Games announce LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a 2026 action-adventure game for multiple platforms.

Players follow Bruce Wayne’s journey to become Gotham’s hero, with a dynamic combat system and an open-world Gotham City.

Featuring iconic characters like Robin and villains like The Joker, the game offers cooperative play and customizable Batcave elements.

It blends Batman’s 86-year legacy with LEGO humor. 8/20/2025

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Marvel Rivals

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Season 3 of Marvel Rivals introduces Resource Rumble, a new mode where teams compete to control resource points and reach a target score.

The Klyntar: Throne of Knull map, set underground, features a dynamic battlefield influenced by the Phoenix Force and Knull.

The Ancient Powers Awaken event, starting August 21, offers rewards like a Doctor Strange costume.

Improved matchmaking and ranking systems, plus Discord integration, enhance the player experience. 8/20/2025

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ION Shift - VR Missions

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Legendary Joe makes his triumphant return-not in flesh, but as a fully virtualized chaos unit.

Step into a new layer of high-stakes simulation with the VR Missions DLC-an intense expansion featuring 8 brand-new levels packed with fast-paced combat, tactical challenges, and surreal training environments that push your skills to the limit.

Suit up, stay sharp, and don’t trust anything... especially Joe.

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Tempered Hue

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Third-person grim-cozy game Tempered Hue by Zugalu Entertainment is announced for Q3 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Players run a blacksmith shop, crafting tools and selling wares in the town of Ambyth.

Explore caverns to gather materials using a grappler, solo or with up to three friends.

Forge friendships to unlock quests, with a planned -10% launch discount. 8/16/2025

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Aksun

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Hack & Slash Roguelite Aksun launches its first public playtest on Steam, rooted in Korean shamanic folklore.

Players explore a cursed Casket, mastering weapons, artifacts, and echoes in two chapters.

Five elemental systems create chaotic synergies, with branching paths and deep buildcraft.

Feedback from the playtest will shape the 2026 release by developer Wayway. 8/16/2025

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DeMon Researcher

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Sci-fi survival horror DeMon Researcher launches October 1st on Steam by STUDIO C-illy_B.

Players control a lone operative hunting for a leader’s kidnapped daughter in an AI-ruled world.

Face rogue AIs, known as DeMons, across four intense stages using guns and grenades.

The game blends tactical shooting, psychological tension, and eerie sound design. 8/16/2025

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Caput Mortum

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Psychological horror adventure Caput Mortum launches August 27th on Steam by Black Lantern Collective and WildArts Games.

Inspired by King’s Field and Amnesia, players explore a 16th-century alchemist’s tower.

Unique controls, puzzles, and survival mechanics enhance the slow-burn horror experience.

A demo is available now, with controller support recommended for optimal play. 8/16/2025

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Blood Strike

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Battle royale shooter Blood Strike launches its August update, introducing the Skyline Beach map, by NetEase Games.

New Striker Katya, a ninja with explosive kunai and dash abilities, joins the roster.

The Spear rifle with a thermal scope and new skins enhance gameplay.

Events from August 14th offer free weapons, skins, and 100 gacha pulls. 8/16/2025

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