6 Exciting Indie Games That Should Be On Your Wishlist

PAX West showcased a ton of awesome games this year. And while most were revealed ahead of the convention, with several major publishers making their presence known, the main draw for me was the indie scene. Whether it featured charming visuals, an engaging story, or some unique spin on old mechanics, nearly every indie game I played earned a slot on my ever-growing Steam wishlist. There were six games in particular that proved to be more exciting than the rest. Below, I go into detail about those six and why they're all worth adding to your Steam wishlist. These are upcoming games that are not in an alpha or beta state--it would be unfair to judge games that could still fundamentally change against games that are already rapidly approaching a launch date. Wolfhound Developer: Bit Kid Release Date: 2027 Genre: Action Players: 1 I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Wolfhound. Its retro, pixel-based art and explosive action were an easy sell. Bit Kid’s lore-based spin on 2D metroidvania styled gameplay, however, was an added bonus. Because I was a controlling Chuck “Wolfhound” Rossetti, a soldier living during an alternate version of World War II, all of my abilities were practical ex…