Best indie games of June: Ninjala, Blair Witch and more titles

Have fun fighting, racing or venture into the wild west and behind the wheel of a car with the best indie games of June

From fun multiplayer combats, passing through a haunted forest and even playing at being a train driver, the month of June presented us with several indie games that provide fantastic and unforgettable experiences for a very affordable price. Below you can find the main highlights for the best indie games in June for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Ninjala

Ninjala an interesting title focused on online multiplayer, which brings an unusual mix of ninjas and chewing gums. Visually, and perhaps also mechanically, the game resembles Splatoon, from Nintendo, which puts eight players into disputes over paint.

Developed by GUNGHOONLINE, the game places eight players in arenas to compete for the prize for the highest number of points obtained. Each player controls a ninja who, using powers obtained from chewing gum, produces their own weapons, ways to interact with the scenario and even disguises.

Ninjala was released on June 24 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch as a game free to play, distribution mode like Fortnite, in which the game is free, but offers purchases of items. There is still no disclosure if the purchases will only be for cosmetics or if they will bring advantages within the game to the buyer, but it is certainly worth testing.

Available: Nintendo Switch.

Invisible, Inc.

Gives Klei Entertainment, the same creators of Mark of the Ninja and Dont Starve, Invisible, Inc. a turn-based strategy game in which each gaming session is different from the sessions previously played. In the game, scenarios are generated randomly, including the design of the levels and the positions of enemies and items.

Invisible, Inc. Strategy Think carefully about the strategy you will come up with to achieve your goal in Invisible, Inc.

The player controls several agents at the same time to undertake a great espionage service, but needs to be very careful with his steps, as a wrong move can result in the death of an agent who, in Invisible, Inc., means permanent loss of character.

Invisible, Inc. is one of the highlights of the Nintendo Switch launch in June (it was released on the 15th), but is already available for other platforms.

Available: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, iOS.

Blair Witch

Blair Witch, distributed by Bloober Team, a major indie release of the month of June on the Nintendo Switch, but can also be played on other platforms.

Blair Witch, one of the best indies games of June Get ready for big scares and a lot of terror in Blair Witch

Blair Witch, as expected by a game with this title (The Blair Witch, translated from English), is a psychological horror game that follows two years after the events of the homonymous film. The story of the game is contextualized in the search for a nine-year-old child who has disappeared, and to discover all the events surrounding the mystery, the player goes through an excessive amount of fright and, possibly, tension.

a scary game and certainly more than recommended for fans of horror works

Available: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC.

Railway Empire

Another strategy game in this month's edition. Railway Empire, developed by Kalypso Media, ask the player to manage and consequently expand railway lines throughout the United States of the 19th century.

Railroad Train in Railway Empire How about learning to control trains and build railroads in Railway Empire?

The game has a very simple railroad assembly scheme, but a complex financial and resource management system, which makes it an excellent option for a strategic game that requires hundreds of hours to fully explore.

With good looks, Railway Empire it also stands out for its historical accuracy, with more than 40 models of trains that actually existed at the time of the game.

Available: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC.

Summer in Mara

Summer in Mara, developed by the stadium CHIBIG, S.L.U, explores the story of little Koa, a nufraga girl who was raised by a very kind blue-skinned woman named Haku, on a very important island. Endowed with a free spirit, Koa does not think twice when the opportunity to venture into the sea appears before him.

Koa in Summer in Mara Leave a peaceful life behind and go on a sea of ​​adventures in Summer in Mara

Did you happen to have a dj vu with something similar to The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker? Well know that it's not just a coincidence. Summer in Mara it looks like a low budget version of a Zelda franchise game, but without the quality or even the charisma of a Nintendo game.

Over the course of several hours alongside Koa on his adventures, it is evident how much effort has been put into trying to make this game a unique and different experience from The Wind Waker, but as soon as his sense of curiosity begins to weaken, the game falls apart. a vicious circle of repetition of tasks, lack of dynamics and a story so simple and banal that it would be more useful in a children's book.

Available: Nintendo Switch and PC

Desperados III

Although at first glance this impression, Desperados III not a game about American Wild West style Red Dead Redemption. Here, the player needs to prepare for about 25 to 30 hours of a tactical puzzle campaign and some challenges that keep the user engaged in this unusual gameplay for this theme.

Planning a combat strategy in Desperados III You need to think of the perfect strategy to survive in Desperados III

Developed by Mimimi Studios and published by THQ Nordic, Desperados III brings new airs to the strategy genre, putting the player in control of five characters with unique weapons and skills. With the different types of challenges and combats that the game poses before the user, you can use stealth techniques to kill your enemies silently or you can kick the bucket and go for a hand-to-hand or weapons fight, in the best style of the duels from the Wild West.

However, you also have the option of completing missions without killing anyone just by knocking out and tying enemies. But be aware that you have to hide the disabled fighters, otherwise enemies that are patrolling the place can discover them, trigger the alarm and call for reinforcements. Desperados III a great option for strategy game fans who want something outside the fantasy or scientific-scientific universe.

Available: PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC

Moonlighter (and the DLC: Between Dimensions)

Originally launched in 2018, Moonlighter an RPG-style game developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit Studios. The big difference of the game in relation to so many other titles of this style that you need to manage your store during the day and only go to fight the enemies and make your explorations at night.

Moonlighter DLC Between Dimensions Dare to enter the dimensional dungeon and search for items to create the perfect equipment

Taking care of your store is perhaps the most important mechanics of the game, as you need to manage the goods, receive money, invest in improving your city and adding services. This allows you to create weapons, armor and potions so that you can explore the dark corners of this fantastic world better prepared.

Now, players can return to the game with the DLC Between Dimensions. In this additional content, new challenges are offered in the dimensional dungeon and new equipment can be created. Furthermore, Between Dimensions encourages the player to continue managing their store for several hours until they get the perfect item. It may not seem like a big news that justifies a DLC, but if you already liked the gameplay of Moonlighter, the additional content will make you even more immersed in the game.

Available: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince not exactly a new game, since it was released in October 2019, but it appears on our list because it has a good discount. And, of course, because an excellent work of fantasy.

Challenges in Trine 4 Return to the fantastic world of Trine and work as a team to overcome the challenges

Trine a side progress franchise that has always stood out for its beautiful visuals, medieval fantasy themes, intriguing history and focus on multiplayer. The design of the stages of Trine 4 are assembled so that four players work together to defeat enemies and to unravel the various puzzles that the game brings.

Another point that we can highlight Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Not only does the game establish its roots in medieval fantasy, but it also maintains what is most expected of the theme: RPG. The game has a skill tree for each of the characters. As the player progresses through the stages and solves the puzzles, unlocking new skills makes everything more enjoyable, with a real sense of progress, which is not only in the game, but also in the player, who learns to overcome the challenges and feels good with each achievement.

On all platforms, there is a collection of the four games in the Trine franchise, which is also on sale. For those who have never had any contact with the series, a great opportunity to embark on an exciting journey of fantasy.

Available: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC.

Asphalt 9: Legends

To close this list of indie games, how about a totally free game? Asphalt 9: Legends was developed by Gameloft originally for devices Android and iOS. This exciting racing game has several improvements and novelties compared to previous titles in the series, such as a varied list of vehicles to choose from, new control schemes (including an autopilot mode called Touch Drive), race modes, and more.

Cars racing on Asphalt 9: Legends Become a race track legend in Asphalt 9: Legends

The best news? Now it is also available for Nintendo Switch, for free! Choose your vehicle, race through incredible tracks at breakneck speeds and conquer victory and many points. In addition to having a simple and intuitive control scheme, in Asphalt 9: Legends you can activate a special ability that lets you destroy your opponents in a spectacular shock that still propels your vehicle.

In the game, there are three modes to compete: Career, Multiplayer and Events. In career mode, the player completes "chapters" for a player, each consisting of several series of races focused on a specific class or car manufacturer. In Multiplayer, the player competes against other players online in real time. In Events, the player participates in a daily or weekly competition to beat other players' time or win other items.

Available: Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch.