This Week in Gaming (Week 19)

Welcome to May and this month kicks off with several new games from independent developers. This week’s major release is all about navigating the great white north, in more ways than one. The week kicks off with a different take on the tower defence genre, followed by a game that combines disco and beat ’em up. Next up we have an online co-op action RPG which is followed by one that isn’t online and finally we round the week off with some crab evolution. Don’t forget to check out some of the other games also launching this week.

WILL: Follow The Light / This week’s major release / Thursday 7 May

WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself. Steam link

Ash & Adam’s Existential Treads / Monday 4 May
Part city builder, part retro vehicle shooter. Tear down the ruins of the old world and use what you find to build a settlement. Rescue survivors from the wastes. Defend your people against waves of attacks from the rogue AI that ruined the old world. Procedural levels and random build order make every run unique. Steam linkDead as Disco / Early access / Tuesday 5 May
Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band. Steam linkFarever / Early access / Wednesday 6 May
Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming. Steam linkAlabaster Dawn / Early access / Thursday 7 May
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity’s rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world. Steam linkEverything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite / Friday 8 May
The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation… or get Darwin’d trying. Steam linkAlso launching this week: The Awakener: Battle Tendency, Mixtapr, Huntdown: Overtime and Stolen Realm Survivors.