But video games aren’t just all AAA titles with budgets in the tens and hundreds of millions. We’re swimming in hotly anticipated indie games that have filled up our wishlists. Below are 12 indies coming out this summer we can’t wait to play, ordered by their release dates. (And for the purpose of this list, we stuck to games with confirmed release dates, so no games like Orbitals with just “summer 2026” release windows.)
1
Stonemachia
Release date: May 26
Where to play: Windows PC
Stonemachia is a Soulslike, but instead of playing as a Tarnished or stylish hunter, you play as a chess piece — specifically, a lowly pawn who can transform into other chess pieces in battle. The architecture and open levels of Stonemachia look right at home next to a Soulslike like Elden Ring, while some enemies are inspired by Italian art and folklore. You can try out a demo for Stonemachia ahead of its Steam release.
2
868-Back
Release date: May 28
Where to play: Windows PC
Your goal in 868-Back is to “dismantle capitalism one server at a time,” so, yeah, I’m sold. It’s a roguelike where each run finds you setting out to hack into mega corporations and steal data they have on ordinary people. Runs play out over server grids, and digital enemies (who almost look like Pac-Man’s ghosts) chase you around trying to disconnect you. Get a taste of its hacking-infused runs via 868-Back’s demo on Steam.
3
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time
Release date: May 28
Where to play: Windows PC
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time is a very meta deduction puzzle game that wants you to answer: “What is the Greatest RPG of All Time?” It’s set in the ending of a “lost non-existent 90s JRPG.” The game will even include fictional bonus content for its made-up RPG, like a manual and documentary clips about the game, which you’ll use to uncover its secrets.
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