The indie-focused Day of the Devs is nearly here. That’s the portion of Summer Game Fest where smaller publishers step into the spotlight. It tends to be a worthwhile watch, often eclipsing the main show. Get ready to tune in on June 6.
What’s on tap this year? Heart Machine’s 2D sidescroller Possessor(s) will make an appearance. If you like hand-drawn art, horror and visual novels, this is your game. (Oh, and don’t forget “very hot” demons!)
We’ll also see more of Outersloth’s “nightmarish life sim” Neverway. That title has a killer elevator pitch. “After quitting her dead-end job, Fiona starts over on a farm and becomes the immortal herald of a dead god.” (As one does!)
Untitled Goose Game maker House House is on the schedule. That will presumably mean a closer look at Big Walk. The “cooperative online walker-talker” eschews the hardcore competition common in online gaming. “Our favorite part of playing online coop games is when they give you enough direction for the group to keep up a good momentum,” the studio said in 2023. “But it’s relaxed enough that you’re mostly just able to enjoy spending time with your friends.” Expect a chill time with delightfully strange characters.
Expect much more beyond that small sampling. Day of the Devs kicks off on June 6 at 7PM ET. You can also stream it on YouTube and Twitch. Engadget will also be on the ground at Summer Games Fest with plenty of first-hand impressions.
