Lists of upcoming games 2025 are full of big sequels, but sometimes the most exciting reveals are for new IPs from smaller studios that show a unique art style or gameplay hook in a short trailer. What's an upcoming game from a lesser-known developer that's caught your eye recently?
Away From Home from Squishy Studio has my eye for a new IP done by a tiny team It mixes rhythm based combat with pixel art and a warm world The trailer shows quirky characters and a playful rhythm that changes how you fight not just how it looks For fans of indie games this feels like a breath of fresh air among upcoming games 2025 trends
Rue Valley from Emotion Spark Studio grabbed me with a Disco Elysium vibe in a time loop setting The vibe is moody and the writing looks sharp The trailer hints at trait based choices that steer how you approach puzzles and combat It seems like a thoughtful new IP with real personality
Kabuto Park from Doot Zakku looks bright and fun a bug catching sim that suggests clever combat and upgrades It could be a cozy alternative to big budget titles without losing depth The Six One Indie Showcase 2025 got me curious to see more from this studio
Away From Home has a Steam listing and shows a strength in rhythm driven indie titles It highlights a small studio making waves ahead of upcoming games 2025 trends
Hotel Barcelona from White Owls and guests promises a weird surreal vibe after a wild run of trailers If you crave odd characters and stylish worlds this could be a sleeper hit for 2025 and a reminder that smaller teams can surprise