Players gain a high-profile new indie this week, Remedy released Control Resonant across PC and consoles at a $60 price point, expanding the kinds of projects that sit inside the indie label. The sequel swaps Jesse Faden for her brother Dylan as protagonist, moves from the confined shape-shifting building of the original to an open world, and trades the series’ morphable service weapon for a melee-focused combat system. Early reviews have tended positive, though some critics warn combat can grow repetitive, and the game includes optional invincibility and one-hit-kill settings for players who prefer the story and world-building to the fights.
The weekly roundup highlights a busy week for indie visibility and releases. The Game Devs of Color expo staged a showcase featuring more than 60 titles from worldwide creators, while Steam is hosting region-themed sales and events that remain open through September 28, including the Mexican Entertainment System event with more than 300 games from over 200 Mexican studios and Serbian Games Week with more than 200 games. An Out Of The Box Games collection is also running, spotlighting 130 titles that emphasize unexpected mechanics and unconventional storytelling.
Indie developers still have a calendar window, submissions for Day of the Devs are open until September 28, with the showcase scheduled to air on December 9, the day before The Game Awards. That event has been a reliable stage for smaller teams to reach broader audiences without paying for curated placement.
Smaller releases in this roundup offer varied tones and platforms. Stick It to the Stickman, from Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital, left early access this week and is on sale for 50 percent off, usually priced at $12 through October 1. Its roguelite brawler loop sends players climbing a corporate tower to supplant CEOs, and the short runs and smooth animations make it a solid fit for Steam Deck. Doggy Don't Care, from Rohan Nowell and published by Rotub Games, is available on Steam with Steam Deck verification, usually priced at $15 and discounted 10 percent through October 8; early reviewers liken its tone to Untitled Goose Game and Little Kitty Big City.
The roundup also flags Dressmaker, which has already climbed Steam’s Top Sellers list, and teases a major Ball x Pit expansion along with a new release date for another anticipated title. For players and developers alike, the next concrete deadlines are the September 28 cutoff for Day of the Devs submissions and the close of multiple Steam event sales, while readers can expect wider coverage as these releases and showcases settle into their audiences.
