Indie Video Game Exhibit « FanimeCon | May 28-30, 2021

Indie Video Game Exhibit

As FanimeCon 2021 is entirely virtual, we wanted to showcase some of indie video games that would have been available in our Gaming Hall.

The developers have agreed to be in our show, and uploaded their information. Please click on the thumbnails to see more.

This list is shuffled every so often to make sure that everyone has an equal chance of being at the top.

Portable Farm

by Bar Shift Games
E - Everyone

Tend to your farm, virtually anywhere!

Obversion

by Adrian Marple
E - Everyone

Explore a vibrant universe of cubes. Solve puzzles by manipulating your environment. Advance through distinct worlds as you master the connections between positive and negative, creation and destruction, dead and alive. And if you make a mistake, don’t worry, you can undo all the way back to the beginning.

Batbarian

by Unspeakable Pixels
E - Everyone

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip -your bat buddy- to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Dágat

by Chua Productions
E - Everyone

"Dágat" is a cute endless runner game, where you play as a fish who was separated from their school, and you have to avoid dangers like predators and plastic bags. (Since it's swimming, maybe it should be called "endless swimmer" instead??)

Re-O-Ri

by Wvrld Studios Inc.
E - Everyone

Do you have what it takes to become the next Re-O-Ri? Battle to claim the title of “King of Kings” in this turn-based single and multiplayer strategy VR card game!

Heart To Heart

by Project Beanstalk
E - Everyone

"Heart To Heart" is a 3rd person JRPG-like game set in a fantasy world where all myths are true. The player takes the role of Speaks, a young sorcerer who specializes in "Synesthurgy" or emotions-based magic. Through interacting with various characters and progressing the story, the game is about empathy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, conflict resolution, navigating difficult situations or conversations, and the importance of mental health.

Path of Kami Demo

by Captilight
E - Everyone

Follow Kazeyo, a spirit of a wolf as he navigates the trials of the mortal realm in the form of puzzles

Shell Out Showdown

by manadream entertainment
E - Everyone

Shell Out Showdown is a food-fight, reverse battle royale where you need to be the first one to give away all your items to win! Everybody stays in the game until one player gives out all their items and remains empty for a time. Play as one of several anthropomorphic vending machine in public lobbies, or make your own private lobby. Use your winnings to buy character customizations and accessories. Play with up to 20 players on large and small maps while listening to a 90's inspired FM Funk-Jazz soundtrack.

Code Romantic

by prettysmart games
T - Teen

Fall in love. Save the world. Learn to code. Code Romantic is a programming puzzle game wrapped in a post-apocalyptic love story. Join the Human Defense Department's last-ditch effort to save the world: by teaching its brightest students to hack the robot army threatening humanity. Will Mina Lovelace prove herself worthy of her mother's legacy? And can she do it without embarrassing herself in front of her childhood crush? The game covers you C# and the equivalent of an entry-level CS course.

Darkstar

by Lost Generation Games
E - Everyone

Take on the role of a independent space-wayfarer who escorts important clientele through dangerous areas... IN SPACE. Includes 2 player co-op space shooting action!

Way of Rhea

by Anthropic Studios
E - Everyone

Way of Rhea is a picturesque puzzle platformer—without the platforming. Solve mind bending color puzzles, unlock new areas of a vibrant hub world, and talk to NPCs to unravel the mysteries of a world you left behind!

When There Is No More Snow

by SHATTERED PERSPECTIVES
T - Teen

When There Is No More Snow is a HYPER LOW RES SUPER RETRO visual novel made in ZZT! It's a semi-autobiographical story about a bunch of 8th graders in rural Michigan in 1995 full of teen angst, saxophones, and UFOs. Ten unique endings!

Portable Emulator

by Bar Shift Games
E - Everyone

Emulate your retro games, virtually anywhere within VR!

Venu

by Wvrld Studios Inc.
E - Everyone

Venu is a 3D virtual reality convention center for conferences, expos, demos, networking, and meetups.

Canary in a Crater

by Iron Moose Development
E - Everyone

Canary in a Crater is an asteroid-delving 2D platformer about digging deep, uncovering valuables, and fighting off hungry alien snails. Spend your hard-earned credits on a wide variety of unlockable gadgets and upgrades to get you deeper and deeper!

The Dream of Shadowlands

by Catalina Zavaleta
M - Mature

Traverse through twisted dreamscapes and encounter disturbing monsters in this action-horror RPG, while discovering a compelling story with loveable characters through hand-drawn visuals inspired by 90s anime.

Save Data

by Lost Generation Games
E - Everyone

You are a data-integrity program inside of a computer and your job is to prevent other programs from having their data corrupted! “Enemy” programs emit electron projectiles and your job is to deflect them to “ground” and not accidentally damage the programs themselves in the process. Features 3 worlds of crazy bullet-heck action with semi-randomized room order and an upgrade system that provides a bevy of interesting ways to progress! Coming soon to PC, Mac and Linux!

Defend the Cake

by Defend the Cake LLC
E - Everyone

From a team of Blizzard & Riot alumni comes the most delicious tower defense game! Help Eggperor Shellemane and the Eggbirds keep their cakes safe from an onslaught of persistent insects. The game begins when you place your tasty cake castle on the map. Choose carefully; there are armies of ants on their way to steal a slice! After that, it’s time to plan your strategy. Build your maze to outsmart the mischievous ants and protect your prized cake. Use watermelon slingshots and frosting guns to thwart the onslaught of bees, snails, and ants on scooters!

Wave Break

by Funktronic Labs
T - Teen

Wave Break is the world's first skateBOATING game, inspired by arcade skateboarding classics. Grind, grab, kickflip and shoot your way through an explosive 80s crime-filled Miami Vice themed world. Enjoy an episodic single player campaign, ranked online multiplayer, multiple custom game modes, and an advanced park creator. From tropical beaches to frozen tundras, ride the waves and score the world's biggest combo with style.