This week's indie game releases include Highguard, a 3v3 raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, composed of former Apex Legends and Titanfall developers. The game, blending hero shooter and MOBA elements, launched on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Despite a debut at The Game Awards, the studio faced review bombing. The maps may be too large for the 6-player matches.

Also released includes Don't Stop, Girlypop!, a hyperpop-inspired arena shooter, and Cairn, a climbing adventure. Highguard's development team initially planned for a simultaneous reveal and release, a strategy that worked well for Apex Legends. The article also discusses censorship issues surrounding the Nintendo Switch version of *Dispatch*, raising questions about content guidelines.

Steel Century Groove, a rhythm game with RPG elements, also launched. Plus, there's a roguelike platformer called Wanderling. The article also highlights *Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator*, a stock market sim by Strange Scaffold, and *I Hate This Place*, an isometric survival game.

Upcoming titles include *Darkhaven*, a Diablo-inspired action RPG from Moon Beast Productions, and the puzzle game *Box or Void*. Additionally, *Good Boy*, a creature-collecting Metroidvania, is expected later this year. These games showcase the diversity of the indie gaming scene.