This is a June 14, 2025 snapshot of indie games highlighted around Summer Game Fest and Steam Next Fest—not a current release calendar. The roundup ranged from alternate selves keeping a space base alive to a family story told through photographs. Several games were still upcoming or represented by demos at the time, so check current storefront listings before making plans to play.
New indie games highlighted in June 2025
The games below were described as released or newly available in the June 14 roundup. Those statements reflect the article’s publication date, not a check of present-day availability.
The Alters
In 11 bit studios’ survival and base-building story, Jan Dolski is the sole survivor of a space expedition. He creates alternate versions of himself—“alters”—to help keep a mobile base moving and tackle its problems. The alters have different jobs, abilities, personalities, and needs, making the premise as much about managing a crew as surviving.
The June 2025 roundup listed Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass. Subscription catalogs and platform availability can change; verify current listings for your region.
#1 Best Overall
- Start your own cult in a land of false prophets
- Venture out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers
- Repay your debt by building a loyal following
- Spread your Word to become the one true cult!
Dune: Awakening
Funcom’s open-world survival MMO takes place on Arrakis in an alternate timeline inspired by Frank Herbert’s novels and Denis Villeneuve’s films. The roundup reported a Steam release that week, with early access beginning June 5 for buyers of pricier editions; console versions were described as coming later.
Its most consequential survival rule, according to the roundup, is that a sandworm death costs the player everything they are carrying. That makes exposure on Arrakis a risk to weigh against whatever you hope to collect. Herbert’s Dune is optional background, not a stated prerequisite for playing.
Instants
Endflame’s puzzle game asks players to arrange photographs in chronological order to uncover a family story. You can also decorate the photo album, and a furry companion can offer optional help. The roundup said the game debuted on Steam during the preceding Saturday’s Wholesome Direct.
MindsEye
Build A Rocket Boy’s action-adventure game drew a sharply negative launch account in the June 2025 roundup. Engadget cited glitches, bugs, performance problems, clunky gameplay, reported Sony refunds, and the absence of an in-game world map. It also reported that co-CEO Mark Gerhard alleged a coordinated effort against the game and claimed bot farms were posting negative comments and dislikes. Those are claims and reports from that period, not independently verified statements about the game’s current state.
Rank #3
- In collaboration with Panic and House House, iam8bit is proud to release Untitled Goose Game "in a box," packed with exclusive collectible goodies:
- Physical Edition of the Game
- The Spring/Summer Plaza Catalog, a 24-page mail-order style circular
- 11" x 17" Village Map Poster
- Premium “No Goose" Sticker
Upcoming games and demos in the June 2025 roundup
These announcements and demo references are historical. The release windows below should not be read as confirmation of present availability.
Baby Steps
The roundup reported a September 8 release date for Steam and PS5 and said a Steam demo had arrived. In the game’s unusual control scheme, players lift and place protagonist Nate’s feet individually with controller triggers or mouse buttons, then use directional input to position him. The stated release date and demo timing have passed; check current listings for status.
Rank #4
- Play 2 beloved and critically acclaimed masterpieces
- Experience the complete journey of Ori
- Master new skills and face larger-than-life bosses
- Get bonus physical items: set of art cards and digital soundtracks
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
Wishfully and Thunderful Publishing announced this story-driven puzzle-platformer sequel for Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation in 2026. The June 2025 article also described it as a day-one Game Pass release. Treat that window and subscription detail as the announcement reported then, rather than a current availability check.
Gecko Gods
In this exploration game, a gecko climbs across an island while trying to save a friend; the roundup emphasized that it can climb on anything. A demo appeared during Steam Next Fest, and the article listed Steam, Switch, and PlayStation for a fall release. The fall window was stated in June 2025 and needs current verification.
What’s actually slowing this PC down?
Pick the symptom - the matching free tool is one click away.
Best Value
- Explore a captivating universe, full of wonder and artistic curiosities. Interact with the Vessel’s environments to learn more about its past and memories.
- Earn game-changer abilities to help MIO progress through this twisted and interconnected space. Climb walls like a spider or float through the air with your Glide power. Master precision, rhythm, and timing to find the perfect flow!
- Face off a diverse array of over 30 enemy units and 15 formidable guardian bosses. Use your arsenal of powers to adapt to every encounter. Evade foes using your Hook, unleash orbs as powerful projectiles, and even create decoy clones to strike from unexpected angles. It’s always your choice!
- Enhance and customize MIO abilities by scavenging components. Spice up your fighting skills with many Modifiers and transform MIO into a formidable force tailored to your playstyle.
Fractured Blooms
Serenity Forge’s horror-tinged farming and life sim combines gardening and cooking with food and stamina management, evening chores, and a time loop. The June roundup said no release window had been announced.
Grave Seasons
Perfect Garbage and Blumhouse Games set this farming and life sim in Ashenridge, where a supernatural serial killer is on the loose. The article listed PC and consoles for 2026; that was the announced window as of June 2025.
Dispatch
AdHoc Studio’s comedic narrative game puts players in the role of a superhero dispatcher managing a dysfunctional team. The roundup named Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, and Jeffrey Wright in the cast, and listed PC and consoles “later this year”—meaning later in 2025, in the article’s June context.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to use this list now
Think of these picks as a set of distinctive premises, not a live guide to what is available today. The June 2025 roundup establishes what was announced, released, or demoed around that event period; it does not establish current release status, regional platform access, subscription catalog inclusion, or whether a demo remains playable. Before choosing a game, check its current platform storefront and, for subscription access, the catalog in your region.
Quick wins for a faster PC:
Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFind Drivers →Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Quick Recap
- For survival and escalating risk, compare the clone-managed mobile base in The Alters with the Arrakis survival MMO Dune: Awakening.
- For a quieter puzzle hook, Instants turns organizing photographs into a family narrative.
- For movement-focused exploration, Gecko Gods centers on climbing, while Baby Steps makes each foot placement part of the challenge.
- For farming with a darker disruption, Fractured Blooms uses a time loop, while Grave Seasons adds a supernatural killer to its small-town setting.
- For a cast-driven story about managing a team, Dispatch swaps direct superhero action for dispatch work.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
