This week brought a wave of new indie games and announcements, including *Replaced*, a cyberpunk platformer from Sad Cat Studios, now available on Steam, GOG, and Xbox. The game, delayed since 2022 due to the studio's relocation from Belarus to Cyprus, debuted to positive reviews. *Gecko Gods*, a puzzle platformer with a customizable gecko protagonist, launched on Steam, PS5, and Switch, offering a 10% discount. *Mouse: PI for Hire*, a first-person detective game with distinctive animation, debuted at $30 across multiple platforms. Meanwhile, *Hades 2* hit PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with a 20% launch discount, available on Game Pass.

Indie showcases like the Indie Life Expo (April 25) and Top Hat Studios' Spring Showcase (April 21) highlighted over 200 titles, while InterfaceX26 (April 27–May 4) focuses on custom operating systems. Upcoming titles include *Agefield High: Rock the School*, a spiritual successor to *Bully*, and *The Backworld*, a *Mother*-inspired RPG with horror elements.