The recent Pocket Gamer Connects Summit in Shanghai highlighted a variety of upcoming independent titles through its Big Indie Pitch event. Sponsored by Xsolla, the event showcased 12 studios presenting their games to industry experts in a rapid-fire, five-minute format.
Titles Currently Available
- Reap and Rush (Mecrew Games): A fast-paced action roguelike based on Chinese mythology. It is currently available on Steam, with mobile and console versions in development.
- Eerie Roguelike Mahjong (Shenzhen Haile Information Technology): A roguelike take on classic Mahjong featuring character collection and power-ups. It is currently available on mobile.
Upcoming Indie Titles
Several games showcased at the event are currently in development for PC, console, and mobile platforms. While specific release dates were not provided, the following titles are confirmed to be targeting these platforms:
- Rhythm Hotel (SyncArc Studio): A rhythm game featuring historical and pop-culture figures.
- Dungeon Baller (Lazy Bones Studio): An RPG-pinball hybrid with roguelike mechanics.
- Buddy Bug (Wildfire Game): A roguelike platformer where players control a microscopic bug.
- Silent Mainland (Winwill Studio): A roguelike deckbuilder inspired by titles like Slay the Spire.
- Game Designer Simulator (Breaking Eagle Studio): A narrative-driven game using card battles to simulate workplace challenges.
- Crowfish (Strobetano): A shotgun-shooter adventure set in a colorful countryside.
Other titles announced include Lelu (PC and console), Splash Divers (PC and console), Desk Rumble (PC and console), and Grave Seasons (PC and console). Developers interested in participating in future Big Indie Pitch events can find registration details on the official Big Indie Pitch website.