Indie game gems from April 2026

Spring has truly sprung with an abundance of amazing indie games released in April. From cosy slice-of-life convenience stores to cinematic cyberpunk thrillers, we've filled our wishlist for sure! Here's our pick of bunch this month:

Fishbowl

Developer: imissmyfriends.studio
Publisher: imissmyfriends.studio, Wholesome Games Presents
Release Date: 2nd April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5

“Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.”

 

Origament: A Paper Adventure

Developer: Space Sauce Studio
Publisher: Beverlor, Assemble Entertainment
Release Date: 7th April
Platform: PC (Windows)

“Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!”

 

KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

Developer: Gambir Studio
Publisher: Raw Fury
Release Date: 7th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac

“Prep your stations for a cozy cooking game with attitude! Prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant alongside a cast of curious companions!”

 

Nippets: A Hidden Object Game

Developer: Blink Industries
Publisher: Blink Industries
Release Date: 7th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac

“A hand-drawn hidden object game inspired by the joy of people watching and telling small stories. Shake trees, peek through windows and spin curious objects to uncover secrets and follow the lives of its charming inhabitants.”

 

Find Your Words

Developer: Capybara Games
Publisher: Capybara Games
Release Date: 8th April
Platform: PC (Windows)

“Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air - all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.”

 

The House of Hikmah

Developer: Lunacy Studios
Publisher: Lunacy Studios
Release Date: 8th April
Platform: PC (Windows)

“The House of Hikmah is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom.”

 

REPLACED

Developer: Sad Cat Studios
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Release Date: 14th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Follow Reach, an AI trapped in a human body, as you expose the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corp. Set in an alternate 1980s America, experience a cinematic 2.5D adventure - a dark cyberpunk thriller blending atmospheric exploration with immersive, high-stakes action.”

 

A Storied Life: Tabitha

Developer: Lab42
Publisher: Secret Mode
Release Date: 14th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

“A wholesome narrative puzzle game about the objects we leave behind and the stories they tell. Complete a loved one’s damaged memoirs by exploring their home and packing away their things.”

 

Dosa Divas

Developer: Outerloop Games
Publisher: Outerloop Games, Outersloth
Release Date: 14th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X

“Battle an evil fast food empire in this spicy narrative turn-based RPG. Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones.”

 

Cleaning Up!

Developer: Unbound Creations
Publisher: Unbound Creations
Release Date: 15th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

“Turn huge messes into sparkling spaces! Feel the satisfaction of restoring them to order with your super-powered cleaning tools. This is a short and simple game about the joy of tidying up!”

 

Gecko Gods

Developer: Inresin
Publisher: Super Rare Originals, Gamersky Games
Release Date: 16th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5

“Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.”

 

ShantyTown

Developer: Erik Rempen
Publisher: Kinephantom Games
Release Date: 16th April
Platform: PC (Windows)

“ShantyTown is a relaxing diorama-building game about finding beauty in everyday chaos. Bring new locations to life, stack your urban buildings high, and fill each little nook and cranny with your own touch. Try your hand at shaping a cozy little town that is unique to you.”

 

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Developer: Fumi Games
Publisher: PlaySide
Release Date: 16th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X

“Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.”

 

Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts

Developer: Yaza Games
Publisher: Mythwright
Release Date: 16th April
Platform: PC (Windows)

“Make and share the most beautiful and bizarre medieval art imaginable! Manage and grow your manuscript workshop by illustrating manuscripts, using friendly tools and a massive range of drag-and-drop artworks from the deepest reaches of history. Welcome to your very own Scriptorium!”

 

The Day I Became a Bird

Developer: Hyper Luminal Games Ltd
Publisher: Numskull Games
Release Date: 16th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5

“Join Frank, an awkward young boy, as he discovers newfound feelings for his classmate, Sylvia - who only has eyes for birds. Explore, collect, and solve puzzles as Frank attempts to catch her attention with a homespun, feathery transformation in this warm and nostalgic return to childhood.”

 

Flock Around

Developer: Secret Plan Games
Publisher: Secret Plan Games, Outersloth
Release Date: 24th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac

“Flock Around is a multiplayer bird watching game. Explore a nature sanctuary with friends, snap pictures of birds, and fill out the guide book!”

 

Vending Machine Co.

Developer: Rogue Duck Interactive
Publisher: Rogue Duck Interactive
Release Date: 25th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac, Linux

“Run your kawaii vending machine company! A relaxing sim where you manage, restock, and repair your vending machines across a charming Japanese city. Pick neighborhoods, stock up on snacks, set the perfect price, upgrade your machines. Enjoy lots of fun minigames along the way.”

 

Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth

Developer: Hyper Games
Publisher: Hyper Games, Kakehashi Games
Release Date: 27th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

“From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.”

 

Far Far West

Developer: Evil Raptor
Publisher: Fireshine Games
Release Date: 28th April (Early Access)
Platform: PC (Windows)

“Yee-haw, Cowboys! Team up in this chaotic 1-4 player co-op shooter. Journey to the Far Far West to blast monsters, sling spells, complete missions, and collect bounties. Work as a team to get in, get paid and get out (mostly) alive.”

 

The Last Gas Station

Developer: Alawar
Publisher: Alawar
Release Date: 28th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac

“In a world where electric cars reign supreme, you are now the owner of an old gas station out in the wilderness. Establish trade, develop your business and uncover the secret of this strange place in the compact gas station simulator.”

 

Bobo Bay

Developer: NewFutureKids
Publisher: NewFutureKids
Release Date: 29th April
Platform: PC (Windows)

“Bobo Bay is a pet simulation game where you collect, mash(breed), accessorize, and train little creatures to compete in races and other competitions.”

 

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories

Developer: Nagai Industries
Publisher: Nagai Industries, Beep Japan Inc., Serenity Forge, Smilegate
Release Date: 30th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X

“inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy slice-of-life game about running a small-town convenience store, inspired by early 1990s Japan. Meet regulars, stock shelves, and watch quiet, everyday moments turn into meaningful stories.”

 

Sledding Game

Developer: The Sledding Corporation
Publisher: The Sledding Corporation
Release Date: 30th April
Platform: PC (Windows), Xbox Series X

“Sledding Game is a multiplayer snowsports hangout game with proximity chat. Go sledding, relax and see what else there is to do. Compete to see who can reach the bottom first or get the most points through gnarly tricks, building your own ramps and launching off them. Or you can just sled around and explore, up to you.”

 

Adorable Adventures

Developer: Wild Sheep Studio
Publisher: PQube
Release Date: 30th April
Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X

“Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.”

 

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

Developer: ArtRising
Publisher: ArtRising
Release Date: 30th April
Platform: PC (Windows)

“Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is a single-player simulation. You need return scattered books to proper places in an Arcane Library. As completed rows of bookshelves, you can learn ability to improve your efficiency. Use your skills and strategies to shelve 3,072 books as quick as you can.”