Hey guys! So Logan mentioned he wanted to see more involved gaming discussion, particularly that involving indie titles, and I couldn't agree more, so today I present to you:
This thread is basically a community compilation of all the Kickstarter games that look interesting and full of potential. I want you guys to roll in the suggestions, and I'll throw them on to the list :)
1. Brew Crafters: A Board Game About Making Beer [Successful]
A unique blend of Euro gaming sensibilities and American brewing pride for 2 to 5 players. "Euro Style. American Finish."
Not a PC game, but I think you can all see why this deserves a place on the list.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicehateme/brew-crafters-a-board-game-about-making-beer?ref=category
2. Confederate Express [Successful]
Confederate Express is a strategy-oriented tactical RPG. Confederate Express is all about exploration, fighting enemies, and making your way towards the main goal: trying to survive while delivering a package.
Looks like it could be a lot of light-hearted fun. I won't be putting my money on it just at the moment but I can see some of you guys doing so.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/829559023/confederate-express?ref=category
3. The Mandate
As the captain of a Mandate starship, you lead a crew through the galaxy where they will adapt and grow as they fight alongside you.
The narrator of the trailer drives me crazy, but it looks like it may fit in quite nicely with Elite and Star Citizen, fitting in what I like to call the crowd funded "Space Epics".
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1964463742/the-mandate?ref=category
4. You Are Not The Hero [Successful]
A new action platform RPG, inspired by all the people the heroes always ended up screwing over. Stupid heroes...
Even if you aren't interested in the game, check out the trailer, I thought it was fantastic. Looks like a really promising game, too.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/812850535/you-are-not-the-hero?ref=category
5. Raindrop
Raindrop is a surreal, environment driven, survival game that includes fully explorable levels with intuitive, complex puzzles.
Source engine game with what look to be pretty spectacular graphics, looks like it could make a fantastic survival sim, another common genre that has been popping up on crowd funding platforms. From the trailer it seems like these 2 guys have poured an enormous amount of time, effort and resources into this game.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1847847657/raindrop-0?ref=category
6. Obduction
An all-new, immersive adventure game from the award-winning creators of Myst and Riven.
I know loads of gamers here are big on the whole immersion thing, so this could be a game for you to watch out for, can't say I've played Myst so I don't quite know what this game is all about (half the descriptions of the game say "like in Myst") but looks quite good.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyaninc/obduction
7. Cosmic Star Heroine [Successful]
New turn-based RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World. Inspired by Chrono Trigger, Phantasy Star & Suikoden. PC/Mac/PS4/Vita.
Looks quite cool, got a real retro feel about it. Watch the video if you want to see a bit more about it but it sounds like these guys are pretty capable.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1596638143/cosmic-star-heroine-sci-fi-spy-rpg-for-pc-mac-ps4?ref=category
8. Scale
SCALE is a first person reality manipulation game that reimagines exploration with a unique resizing mechanic.
Looks like a really neat, unique first person puzzler haven't seen anything quite like this, so go give it a sus.