Much less spooky than I’d have thought!
Superb October has arrived and with it comes all method of ghostly habits and actions. I half-expected a flurry of horrific online game crowdfunding initiatives as nicely however that is not the case this yr. At the very least there is a fear-based journal to again!
As at all times, we’ve no insider info or monetary curiosity in any of those initiatives, and nobody at Retronauts has been compensated for together with something on this web page. To the very best of my capability I’ve not (and by no means will) endorse any marketing campaign constructed round AI-generated property. Additionally, in mild of the continued pandemic, we suggest solely backing crowdfunding campaigns in case you really feel snug with your personal safety and stability.
Black Tower Enigma (ends Oct 3 estimated reward date Feb 2026)
Everybody loves the Recreation Boy Zeldas and this appears like a loving tribute to mentioned video games, albiet one which’s extra puzzley than actiony. The devs will launch BTE for precise Recreation Boy {hardware} together with ports for Steam and consoles. There is a demo up if you would like to climb the tower by yourself time.
Fearzine Problem #4 (ends Oct 4 estimated reward date Dec 2025)
The most recent concern of this periodical “targeted on horror video games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and builders” has a canopy story on Heartworm, the 2025 indie throwback survival horror recreation that I swear I’ll play at one level.
The Wor[l]ds of Yoko Taro (ends Oct 9 estimated reward date Mar 2026)
Archipel has interviewed many Japanese builders through the years, normally releasing the footage in documentary type, however for this Kickstarter they’re aiming to publish a report of their talks with Yoko Taro.Â
Full Sega CD & 32X Collector’s E-book (ends Oct 9 estimated reward date Oct 2025)
I really like fan-made compilations of previous consoles and their libraries even when it is a machine I by no means owned myself. Writer Jeffrey Wittenhagen seeks funding for a guide about Sega’s less-than-popular add-ons for the Mega Drive/Genesis and all of the software program launched for these platforms in all areas.
Dungeons Deep (ends Oct 10 estimated reward date Jun 2026)
Usually I would not suppose a lot of yet one more indie Soulslike however after I noticed the title Dungeons Deep I assumed “lol you imply like Deep Down” and folk, these builders point out Deep Down of their marketing campaign and that makes me all of the extra curious in regards to the completed venture. They’ve launched a demo if you wish to go diving into the darkness for your self.
BLANKSWORD (ends Oct 17 estimated reward date Jun 2027)
“An Angel is at all times harmful even with out his mind” is a hell of a factor to incorporate in a trailer, not to mention in a single for a “roguelike RPG” about reclaiming your personal thoughts. There is a playable demo that carries over to the complete recreation as soon as it comes out.
