Engadget’s latest indie roundup serves up a mix of narrative charm and quick‑fire gameplay. The Day I Became A Bird retells a school‑yard crush with hand‑drawn art; its hour‑long run and easy platinum make it a low‑risk PS5 trophy chase, priced at $20 on Steam, Switch and PS5. The piece also notes Steam’s InterfaceX26 event and a pending Punk Games Fest, a family‑friendly cozy pick.

Co‑op shooter Far West burst onto Steam Early Access, moving more than 250,000 copies in its first 48 hours and offering a 10 % launch discount through May 5. Pixel‑perfect hack‑and‑slash SoulQuest drops players into a widowed warrior’s revenge quest, currently 20 % off. Roguelite chess mashup Gambonanza enjoys a 35 % discount, while creature‑collector Bobo Bay sits at a 16 % markdown on PC.

Developers also teased future releases. Playdate hit Dig! Dig! Dino! will land on Steam, preserving its one‑bit aesthetic for a broader audience. Strange Scaffold teases Truck‑kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, an anime‑flavored visual novel meets driving action that pits a mystical truck against skeletal foes, scored by Dredge composer David Mason, for gamers.