We are back again for another round-up of indie titles that have just dropped and have been stealing our time. As always, the list below is just a few of the indie reviews that have recently released, but we couldn’t find time to do full-fat reviews of at the moment.
Hopefully, these bite-sized reviews will give you a taste of what each is about, and you never know, you may even find a few hidden gems in the mix as well.
Achilles: Survivor
Developer: Dark Point Games
Price: £5.79/€6.99
Achilles: Survivor is a fast-paced, single-player bullet heaven game (the opposite of bullet hell, where hordes of enemies close in while you auto-attack and level up), set in Ancient Greece. Think Vampire Survivors with a mythological twist.
You play as Achilles or another legendary warrior, freed from Tartarus. Your task is simple: run around various maps while your unlocked powers slice through endless waves of enemies.
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As you defeat foes, you collect EXP to build deadly structures, evolve powers, and strengthen your character via permanent upgrades. You only control movement and power selection, aiming to survive ten- or twenty-minute rounds. It’s a straightforward loop, but the scaling and challenge keep it fresh.
Visually, it’s surprisingly polished for its genre. A solid little title with an addictive gameplay loop, ideal for short sessions.
SCORE: 3/5
Bad Cheese
Developer: Simon Lukasik
Price: £10.74/€12.79
Some games stop you in your tracks. Bad Cheese is one of them, extremely weird, but undeniably stylish. Imagine 1920s Mickey Mouse cartoons blended with a 16mm film aesthetic. It’s a black-and-white, hand-drawn psychological horror that balances charm and dread.
You play as a young mouse spending the weekend with a dysfunctional dad while Mum’s away. Your goal? Keep Daddy happy. Thankfully, Mum’s left notes around the house, mostly about cleaning.
You’ll complete tasks, eat snacks, find toys, and navigate a complex family dynamic. Presented in first-person, you’ll do chores and battle enemies, including bosses,as you move from room to room.
It’s rough in places, but the sheer oddness makes it worth experiencing. If you’re into The Binding of Isaac and its twisted tone, Bad Cheese will likely click.
SCORE: 4.5/5
CybeRage
Developer: Yabai Games
Price: £4.49/ €5.49
Another bullet heaven title, this time with a cyberpunk twist. You play as Phy, on a secret mission to an abandoned planet overrun by a hostile hivemind.
With help from partner Lizz and General Eral, you explore the planet and uncover its dark past. The story is forgettable, I switched off after a few minutes and focused on mowing down bugs and banking EXP.
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Gameplay is similar to Achilles: Survivor, but the execution is weaker. CybeRage feels cheap, with uninspired level design and waifu-style art for most characters. There are 19 levels, with DLC packs that nearly double that, though it feels like a cash grab. It’s a quick, cheap thrill, best played when you just want to switch off.
Fun for a few rounds, but if you want something meatier, stick with Achilles: Survivor.
SCORE: 2/5
Heading Out
Developers: Serious Sim & Crunching Koalas
Price: £16.74/€19.99
Heading Out blends driving, roguelike, visual novel, management, and a touch of horror into a genre-bending road trip adventure inspired by 70s American road movies.
You play as a faceless driver trying to outrun fear and challenge the greatest driver of all time. But it’s the journey that matters. You shape your tale on the road, choosing routes and outcomes.
Gameplay involves managing fuel and money on an overworld map, avoiding cops, and taking on road races to build reputation and earn cash. The driving is fine—not Forza level—but has a retro arcade feel like OutRun.
You’ll meet locals and face moral choices that affect the story. Your fear—a massive demon cloud—is always close behind. Visually, it’s a black-and-white world with splashes of red and yellow, evoking Sin City.
It’s a strange mix, but it works. A bold and unique title with a few rough edges.
SCORE: 4.5/5
Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition
Developers: Team17, Atari & Implicit Conversions
Price: £24.99/€24.99
If couch-based multiplayer chaos brings back fond memories, Worms is likely one of the first series you think of. I still remember the arguments and laughter at my mate’s house.
To mark 25 years since the original, Team17 has released Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition, a faithful rendition of the 1999 classic. Don’t expect anything new, but honestly, does it need it? You get over 55 weapons and tools, Earthquake, Freeze, French Sheep Strike, and can play solo in Deathmatch or tackle a 40+ mission campaign.
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Multiplayer is where it shines, online or offline, with classic rules like Handicapping, Allied Teams, Worms Disease, and Home Runs. You can customise your squad with names, colours, and over 30 comedy sound packs, including “Stiff Upper Lip” and “Cyberworms.” New display options help modern hardware, and there’s an interactive documentary and timeline covering the series’ history.
It’s exactly what it says on the tin—a slightly updated classic. Still brilliant after all these years.
SCORE: 5/5
Wheel World
Developer: Messhof Games
Price: £15.99/€18.49
An open-world bicycle racing game wasn’t on my radar, but Wheel World hooked me with its arcade-style cycling. You play as Kat, a cyclist chosen by ancient spirit Skully, tasked with collecting legendary bike parts to save the world and rebuild Skully’s ride. It’s a quirky tale, but charming and fun.
You’ll race across large regions, challenge locals, and unlock parts to build your dream bike. Upgrades matter, later races demand better handling or speed. But balance often wins over raw power.
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To climb the online leaderboards, you’ll need to experiment with setups. Gameplay is tight and responsive. Later races get tougher, revealing the game’s limits in close-quarters action.
Visually, it’s colourful and comic-book styled. Paired with a chilled soundtrack, it creates a peaceful world to pedal through when not racing.
A cracking racer that nails the joy of cycling.
SCORE: 5/5