Seeking smaller-studio RPGs and immersive sims to budget for next six months.

[Victoria34]

I'm trying to plan my gaming budget for the next six months and I'm overwhelmed by the sheer number of announced titles. I'm particularly interested in RPGs and immersive sims, but I want to avoid getting hyped for games that might be delayed or underwhelm at launch. For others who follow development closely, which upcoming releases from smaller studios or less-hyped sequels are you genuinely excited about based on early previews or developer track records? I'm trying to look beyond the major marketing cycles for titles that might have solid gameplay loops even if they lack AAA polish.