For the best part of a decade,Annapurna Interactivehas continued to cement itself as one of the most revered indie publishers around. Much like its cinematic department,Annapurna Interactiveenables indie creators from around the world to share their unique creative vision, whether that’s running around a dystopian city as a lost cat or trying to discover the secret behind an interplanetary time loop.
Annapurna Interactive’s recent showcase continued to give creative indie games the spotlight. From narrative-driven cozy games about tea shops, to next-gen shadow drops of a cult hit, theFebruary 2025 Annapurna Interactive Showcasehad plenty to excite fans of all types of indie experiences.
Skin Deep
Release Date - July 22, 2025
Being developed by Blendo Games (the same studio behindGravity BoneandFlotilla),Skin Deepreceived a new gameplay trailer during the recent Annapurna Interactive Showcase, alongside an April 30 release date.Skin Deepis an immersive first-person shooter that sees players rescuing a ship helmed by a crew of trapped cats. A demo forSkin Deepis now available viaSteam Next Fest.
Wanderstop
Release Date - July 24, 2025
One of the most anticipated cozy games of 2025,Wanderstopmade an appearance at the Annapurna Interactive Showcase, where it was confirmed to be heading to Xbox Series X/S alongside the previously announced PC and PS5 versions. InWanderstop, players assume the role of Alta, a fallen fighter who reluctantly takes over management of a tea shop in the middle of a magical forest. A Steam Next Festdemo forWanderstopis available now.
Wheel World
Release Date - Summer 2025
Another game that eager fans can try during Steam Next Fest,Wheel Worldis a single-player racing adventure gamethat has a hint of fantasy about it. As Kat, players need to perform the Great Shift ritual to fulfill their destiny and save the universe, a ritual that sees them racing their bike across a fantastical world.
Geometric Interactive’s Next Game
Release Date - Unannounced
The developer behind theGame Awards 2023’s Best Debut Indie winnerCocoon, Geometric Interactive made a surprise appearance at Annapurna’s showcase. Geometric confirmed it was partnering with Annapurna once again for a new project, though no details were given on what that project will look like.
Lushfoil Photography Sim
Release Date - June 29, 2025
An incredibly ambitious project from a solo developer,Lushfoil Photography Simis a photorealistic first-person photography game that sees players trek through a variety of serene locations, ranging from the north of England to Japan.Lushfoilwill release on June 28, 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S,
Faraway
Release Date - 2025
Another project from a solo developer, Steph Thirion’sFarawaysees players control a shooting star that’s slowly burning out. To keep the star alive, players need to slingshot their way across the galaxy, harvesting energy from the planets they pass and the constellations that are made along the way.
To a T
Release Date - July 23, 2025
From the mind ofKatamari Damacy’s Keita Takahashi,To a Tnow has a release date of May 29, 2025. Playing as a teenager who is forced to T-pose at all times,To a Twill see players exploring their coastal town, meeting colorful characters along the way, and discovering more about their character’s connection to the world around them.
Morsels
A top-downcreature collector roguelitewith a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor,Morselsreceived some new gameplay footage during the recent Annapurna Interactive Showcase. InMorsels, players use magical cards to transform into a variety of unique monsters, and use those powers to overthrow the cats that hold dominance over them.
Sayonara Wild Hearts PS5 Launch
Release Date - Available Now
The final announcement from Annapurna Interactive’s February 2025 showcase, the critically acclaimed2019 rhythm game,Sayonara Wild Hearts, is available right now on PlayStation 5. Along with 4K resolution, 120FPS capabilities, and new DualSense haptic feedback, the PS5 version ofSayonara Wild Heartsalso comes with a new unlockable Remix Arcade mode that’s exclusive to this new iteration of the game.
