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5 indie games in this list, released 2014–2025, from developers such as Sherman3D, Passion Republic Games, Kaigan Games OÜ. Pick one to read our editorial note and jump to its store page.
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By Sherman3D · Malaysia
Alpha Kimori 1 opens an episodic trilogy of sprite-based role-playing games drawn in an anime-influenced style. It pairs a story with philosophical ambitions and a mix of science fiction and fantasy with classic turn-based battles in the Japanese RPG tradition. The series is an independent project by Sherman Chin and his Malaysian studio Sherman3D, built with the RPG Maker engine, and this episode came to Windows on Steam in 2014.
By Passion Republic Games · Malaysia
GigaBash is a brawler about giant monsters, drawing on the kaiju tradition for its towering fighters and destructive battles. Its roster includes guest appearances from the Godzilla, Ultraman and Gamera franchises, alongside its own creatures. Passion Republic Games, an independent studio from Malaysia, both made and published it, arriving on Windows in August 2022 with additional console versions following a year later.
By Kaigan Games OÜ · Malaysia
SIMULACRA is a horror game played entirely through the phone of a woman who has gone missing. The player digs through her messages, apps and other content on the device, piecing together clues much like a detective to work out what became of her. Malaysian developer Kaigan Games made and published it in 2017, building it with Unreal Engine 4 and libGDX, and it reached Windows and Mac on Steam alongside consoles and mobile.
By Metronomik · Malaysia
No Straight Roads is a rhythm-driven action adventure from the Malaysian independent studio Metronomik. An indie rock duo takes on an EDM empire to free Vinyl City, and boss fights are built around listening to the music to read when enemies attack. The Encore Edition is the updated version of the original 2020 release.
By 7th Beat Games · Malaysia
Rhythm Doctor is a one-button rhythm game from 7th Beat Games, set in a hospital where you treat patients by pressing in time with their heartbeats. Each patient has a unique rhythm to learn, and the game keeps finding clever ways to test your timing with nothing more than a single key. It has received favorable reviews for its music and inventive level design.