Day of the Devs returned with a digital showcase brimming with indie game announcements, just ahead of The Game Awards 2024. This pre-show tradition, a staple for fans of independent games, unveiled exciting sequels to beloved titles like Ultimate Chicken Horse and Demon Turf, alongside a host of fresh, innovative projects.
This year’s Day of the Devs, streamed a day before The Game Awards, lived up to its reputation for showcasing upcoming indie gems. The spotlight shone brightly on several surprise sequels, generating buzz among fans. From chaotic cooperative platformers to expansive open-world adventures, the showcase offered a diverse range of indie experiences.
Upcoming Indie Game Sequels Steal the Show
Ultimate Chicken Horse fans can rejoice with the announcement of Ultimate Sheep Raccoon. Retaining the core cooperative and competitive stage-building gameplay, this sequel introduces a hilarious twist: animals now navigate the player-created obstacle courses on bikes. No release date has been announced yet.
Neon Abyss 2 builds upon the fast-paced, destructive roguelike gameplay of its predecessor. Fans can expect more chaotic run ‘n gun action when it launches on PC in 2025.
A gameplay screenshot from Ultimate Sheep Racoon.
Demon Tides, the sequel to Fabraz’s 3D platformer Demon Turf, takes the action to a sprawling open world. Launching in 2025, Demon Tides promises to retain the intricate platforming mechanics of the original while introducing new features. Players can equip talismans to unlock abilities like a paraglider and customize their character’s appearance with various outfits. Multiplayer elements, such as ghost racing and in-game graffiti, add a social layer to the experience.
Fans of Hyper Light Drifter can look forward to its successor, Hyper Light Breaker, launching in early access on January 14, 2025.
New Indie Titles Showcased
Beyond sequels, Day of the Devs 2024 also featured a range of original indie games. Standouts included Faraway, an ethereal game centered around constellation creation; PBJ — The Musical, a whimsical musical adventure exploring the origin of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with a Shakespearean flair; and Feltopia, a visually striking shoot ’em up with a stop-motion felt art style.
Full List of Games Showcased
The complete lineup from Day of the Devs 2024: The Game Awards Edition is listed below, along with available release dates or windows. To fully appreciate these upcoming titles, watching the showcase itself is highly recommended.
- Faraway — 2025
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon
- Slight of Hand
- Demon Tides — 2025
- Kingmakers — 2025
- Recur
- Blue Prince — Spring 2025
- Incolatus: Don’t Stop, Girlypop!
- LOK Digital — Out now on PC, coming to mobile in early 2025
- Neon Abyss 2 — 2025
- Crescent County — Playtest out now
- PBJ — The Musical
- Curiosmos
- Bionic Bay — March 13, 2025
- Inkonbini
- Feltopia — 2026
- Blippo+
- Hyper Light Breaker — January 14, 2025
- TankHead — Out now
Conclusion
Day of the Devs 2024 delivered another exciting showcase of upcoming indie talent. With a mix of highly anticipated sequels and innovative new titles, the event provided a glimpse into the vibrant future of independent gaming. Be sure to check out the full showcase for a closer look at these promising games.
