Here’s everything that was shown at the Women-led Games showcase, a recgonition to the women in the games industry. This showcase featured games coming from women-led and majority women studios.
Let’s have a gander at what was shown…
Ra Ra Boom (PC, Xbox)
Also shown at the Future of Play Direct showcase, Ra Ra Boom follows a team of ninja cheerleaders from space fighting to save the Earth from AI robots gone rogue in this four-player co-op beat ’em up game.
The Palace on the Hill (PC)
The Palace on the Hill is a heartfelt story of ambition, struggle, and friendship told from the perspective of a young boy in fictional 90s rural India. It is a slice-of-life adventure RPG that offers a multi-faceted experience of India’s culture, art, history, and stories.
It’s available now.
Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall (PC)
Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall is a cinematic kingdom management game. Make alliances, support your loved ones and fight for your home. Challenge your petitioner’s intent and decide if you want to satisfy their pleas!
It’s expected to release this year.
Citadelum (PC)
Citadelum is set in Ancient Rome, with a mythical twist. Watch the trailer for Citadelum to see gameplay and some of the features of the upcoming strategy/city-building game, including the auto-battle system, interactions with and between gods, and more.
It is expected to release in 2024.
SunnySide (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide.
It releases on PC on 14 June, and on consoles on 16 August. A demo on PC is available now.
The Crush House (PC)
Revealed at the Devolver Direct Showcase, The Crush House has you playing as new hire Jae, take your camera into the show’s iconic Malibu mansion and keep viewers glued to their screens by filming all the drama, romance, and tension that erupts. But fail to keep your audience entertained and you may suffer a fate worse than death: cancellation.
It releases on 9 August and a playable demo is available now.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (Nintendo Switch, PC)
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open, in a narrative mystery adventure where nothing is quite as it seems.
The Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is out now.
Just Crow Things (Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Xbox)
Just Crow Things is an action-adventure simulation game developed by Unbound Creations. Make new friends, steal shiny trinkets, and leave chaos behind.
It expects to release later this year.
Phoenix Springs (PC)
Also shown at the Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition showcase and the Future of Play Direct, Phoenix Springs is a modern point-and-click adventure game where your inventory is a detective’s mind map of leads and clues. It’s up to you to talk to people and make connections as you solve this mystery.
It releases on 16 September 2024.
Albert Wilde: Quantum P.I. (PC)
Solve murders, investigate crime organizations, recover from definitely-not-a-drinking-problem. Maybe discover a wormhole to another universe? Also, you’re a cat.
Soulitaire (PC)
Open your own cozy fortune-telling cafe: the Soulitaire! Receive your guests. Listen to their troubles. Lay the cards and divine their future! But be aware: Your interpretation will change the fate of their lives.
Mexico, 1921: A Deep Slumber (PC, Xbox)
Watch the latest trailer for Mexico, 1921: A Deep Slumber for a deep dive into the story of this upcoming narrative adventure docu-game about the awakening of a country. The trailer gives a breakdown of what you can expect from the demo, gameplay mechanics, and the story set up that follows the life of photojournalist Juan Aguirre and his involvement in one of the most important political mysteries in Mexico’s history: the murder of the elected president Ãlvaro Obregón.
A PC demo is available now.
Woodo (PC)
Woodo tells a heart-warming story that resonates with both adults and children immersing players in a peaceful, safe and creative world. It is a cozy 3D puzzle matching game based on simple diorama assemly mechanics.
Star Stuff (PC)
Star Stuff is a deceptively cute puzzle automation game. Program and work alongside bots to tackle the most important (and undoubtedly safest) task in the galaxy: fixing a star factory. Ready for your first day on the job?
Star Stuff is out now.
The Star Named EOS (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.
The game releases on 23 July 2024.
Bubblegum Galaxy (PC)
Also shown at the Future of Play Direct, in Bubblegum Galaxy, discover and design new planets, complete missions, explore your office and befriend your co-workers… all while trying to find out who deleted the galaxy!
A demo is available now.
Abyss X Zero (PC)
Venture out into an expansive world in ABYSS X ZERO, a 3D Metroidvania teeming with carefully crafted dungeons and low-poly visuals. Inspired by classic games of the 32 and 64 bit generation, ABYSS X ZERO lets you control two different characters destined to battle each other. See Codename A and Codename Z’s unique abilities in action in this new ABYSS X ZERO trailer.
Dungeon Clawler (Mobile and PC)
Also shown at the Guerrilla Collective show, Dungeon Clawler is an upcoming roguelike claw machine deckbuilder game. The trailer gives us a look at combat and gameplay, including two new characters in action. Build your unique deck, fight enemies by grabbing weapons and items from a claw machine and find special artifacts that help you on your quest to reclaim something you lost… Aim carefully to claw your way through this dungeon!
A demo on PC is available now.
Hyde’s Haunt and Seek (PC)
In Hyde’s Haunt & Seek, spook or be spooked. Play as either the mortal Seeker, hunting for prized possessions of the dead, or as Ghosts, using pranks and scares to keep those pesky humans from your prize. It’s multiplayer mayhem as ghouls clash with go-getters in a haunt…
That trailer is *chef’s kiss.
Munch (PC)
Unleash your inner monster and incite Chaos in this reverse-horror action roguelite. Devour the Followers of Order to warp into different all-powerful monstrosities forged from the elements Flesh, Nekro, and Stone. Master and stack abilities to crush their god Ördo and bring back the Gods of Heavy Metal!
Expected to release in 2024.
Urban Jungle (PC)
In Urban Jungle, find the best place for each plant in your tiny apartment and enjoy gardening without worries. And don’t forget to pet the cat!
Expected to release in 2024, a demo is available now.
Great variety of games on show. Some repetition from other showcases but it’s great to see an insight into the make-up of the teams that create these awesomely varied mix of games from so many talented women game devs.
