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With Steam's Summer sale going, I'm giving my recommendations. I'm mostly focusing on titles I've seen talked about less, but also ones I just think are cool.

Dungeon Munchies: Has 6/10 gameplay with 10/10 writing and story. A post-apocalyptic hellscape filled with talking food, and the funniest, most earnest characters pursuing their passions even in a world of brutal authoritarianism and eldritch horrors. Simmer and Grill are GOATED.

Princess Remedy: A quick but charming action RPG with a ZX Spectrum look. The original was a free Game Jam title that was good enough to get a sequel and become its own thing. If you're a 'shorter games' person, you can't go wrong with it.

Yuppie Psycho: A glorious mix of cyberpunk anime, Office Space humor, and Cronenberg body horror that is surprisingly mechanically rich for an indie horror game where you can't fight back against most enemies. 10/10, it and its DLC are must plays.

Pipistrello: Easily the best indie Zelda-esque game I've played. Great pixel art, dope music, and movement mechanics so good that going through a Kaizo-Mario-ass level with more pits than safe ground feels effortless. I'm enjoying Mina, but will probably end up liking Pipistrello more.

Gunpoint: One of the best stealth games I've played. A unique mix of 2-D platforming and spy trickery in a noir setting. The story is fairly throw-away, but managed to make me laugh more than once, and the ending(s) is great.

Boot Hill Heroes: A very charming old-west RPG with co-op, a wonderful OST, and an FF9 style equipment and skill system. It really sucks that the sequel ends on a cliffhanger and the third game has been in limbo for 5 years. I'm holding out hope the story will get finished, so give it money.

Crosscode: My personal favorite indie from the last decade. Genius Rube Goldberg puzzles intertwined with varied action combat, a stellar OST, a fun cast, and one of the more unique takes on a virtual world. It's DLC final boss and ending are peak. Recommended to anyone who likes action RPGs.

Alisa: A very authentic classic survival horror experience with great mechanics, lore, and a uniquely creepy dollhouse setting. One of my favorite horror games and a must for anyone who loves classic Resident Evil.