There are so many exciting upcoming indie games on the way, so if you're looking to build up your wishlist, we're here to help. With a wide variety of new experiences set to release, there's no shortage of notable new games for 2024 to look forward to. From a new soulslike starring a crab, to a detective game featuring a duck, you'll also find charming, creative puzzlers, story-driven adventures, and much more. With a variety of genres across all platforms, you're sure to find something here to pique your interest.

2023 saw the release of lots of memorable indie games, with gems like Thirsty Suitors, the time-looping RPG In Stars and Time, to name a few. In fact, you just have to look at our Indie Spotlight series to see just how many indie games we've been loving in months past - it's also worth checking out for our latest recommendations. And if you want a full recap of our highlights, be sure to head over to this list of indies that might have gone under your radar last year.

Read on below as we take you through the most exciting upcoming indie games to add to your wishlist.

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2024

Another Crab's Treasure

Release date: April 25, 2024

Platform(s): PC, Switch

You know what they say, one crab's trash is another crab's treasure. Okay, maybe they don't say that about crabs per se, but it's definitely true in the case of Another Crab's Treasure. Developer Aggro Crab is bringing us a new souls-like experience under the sea as a crustacean called Krill who's on the hunt for treasure to buy back his repurposed shell. In the polluted underwater world, trash is considered to be a valuable resource that's used for just about everything, but it also brings with it an infection known as the Gunk which threatens the ocean. If you're on the lookout for a new souls-like experience featuring a whole lot of crabs, no less this is one adventure to watch out for.

Paper Trail

Release date: May 21, 2024

Platform(s): PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Paper Trail looks like a charming new puzzle adventure that takes place in a paper world. Since everything is made of paper, the world itself can fold, rotate, and spin around to allow you to create paths and puzzle your way through locations. Developed by Newfangled Games, Paper Trail is set to explore the story of Paige who's just about to leave home for the first time to pursue her studies as an up and coming academic. It certainly has a unique design and concept that has caught our attention, with the added bonus of secrets to uncover.