Indie roundup: Fusion Festival, big ports, relaxing garden creators and more

This week’s indie roundup brings festival deals, noteworthy ports to consoles, and a mix of relaxing and intense new releases. Steam and the Nintendo eShop are running the Metroidvania Fusion Festival (245 projects, demos and discounts up to 90%) through Nov 10 — a great chance to sample new titles and snag deep sales.

Highlights from recent releases and ports:

• 1000xResist — acclaimed narrative sci‑fi adventure arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and is available on Game Pass.
• Satisfactory — the popular factory builder has landed on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, now with console controls and multiplayer.
• Pools — a liminal walking simulator now on iPhone, iPad and Mac; iPad version supports Apple Vision Pro. A PS VR2 version is due Nov 25.
• Thrasher — the trippy rhythm/arcade title from the Thumper team is out on Steam (and SteamVR), reportedly running at 90 fps on Steam Deck.
• Dream Garden — a peaceful Japanese‑inspired garden creator is out on Steam, focused on slow, creative play with no timers or limits.
• The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster — a ground‑up remaster is available on Steam as a free upgrade for owners; free to try until Nov 10 for new players.

Sales & festival picks

Fusion Festival features hundreds of Metroidvania demos and discounts (up to 90%). Notable discounts this week include Blasphemous (75% off), Gunbrella (65% off), and Turbo Kid (35% off). The festival is a great way to try demos like Key Fairy, Echo Weaver and Little Ghost.

Upcoming to watch

• Sheepherds! — a cosy (and chaotic) sheepherding party game arriving on Steam Nov 17.
• Playdate highlights — new titles revealed in Panic’s showcase include Fauna (a near‑future visual novel about talking animals) and Diora (a puzzle adventure) for the Playdate handheld.

Whether you want eerie walking sims, zen garden builders, or tight action and metroidvanias, this week’s indie scene has something to offer. Check the Fusion Festival and store pages for region‑specific pricing and demos.

Discussion: Which indie caught your eye — will you dive into a festival demo, grab a discounted classic, or try a new port on console or Vision Pro?