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Indie games 'Far Far West' and 'SoulQuest' see strong launches

Several new indie games are making waves in the gaming community. "The Day I Became A Bird" is a narrative exploration game with a gentle theme, suitable for families and trophy hunters, available on Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. The co-op shooter "Far Far West" has seen significant early success, selling over 250,000 copies in its first two days on Steam, featuring robot cowboys battling undead enemies. Additionally, the 2D hack-and-slash adventure "SoulQuest" has garnered attention for its slick animations and a compelling story of reclaiming a soul, also available on Steam. AI

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Indie games 'Far Far West' and 'SoulQuest' see strong launches

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Undead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out

    Plus, more Ball x Pit is never a bad thing.