20 indie games we saw at Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona that you've got to check out

• 1 The Midnight Barber

  The Midnight Barber is a narrative rhythm game set in a supernatural 1970s Barcelona. You play as a quiet, night-time barber who listens as much as they cut, uncovering the hidden stories of clients through rhythm and presence. Each haircut is a conversation, each beat a choice. As players sync their movements to evolving rhythms, they navigate branching, non-linear narratives full of small revelations and emotional twists. It’s not about skill or speed, but about tuning into others, slowing down, and creating space for reflection. Strange things may stir in the night, but at its heart, The Midnight Barber is a game about care, connection, and the quiet power of being there for someone.

  The Midnight Barber is out in late 2026.

  
  

• 2 Hexplorando

  Create wonderful and limitless landscapes inspired by the real world with this cozy 3D sandbox game. Unlock international landmarks and discover hidden gems in puzzle mode... and then use them all to reinvent the world in your creations!

  Hexplorando is set to launch in Spring, of 2026.

  
  

• 3 Roombattle

  Roombattle is a party fighting game where players take control of customizable vacuum cleaners and compete in lively battles—without the usual violence of the genre. Instead of attacking, the goal is to pop your opponents' balloons while protecting your own. Along the way, players can also enjoy a variety of fun and unpredictable minigames.  Designed for friends, families, and players of all ages, Roombattle is all about bringing people together in a lighthearted, accessible, and entertaining experience.   Meet up with your friends, customize your vacuum, and get ready to battle in different rooms to claim victory!

  Roombattle is set to launch late this year or early next year.

  
  

• 4 MOJITO Woody's Rescue

  MOJITO Woody's Rescue puts you on a journey to find your best dog friend Woody, who has been kidnapped by an evil Cucumber, in a cute 3d adventure with sandbox levels, platforming challenges and exploration zones.

  MOJITO Woody's Rescue is set to launch in 2026.

  
  

• 5 GodsTV

  GodsTV is a Roguelike Action Adventure, with RPG elements set in a post-capitalist satire that goes deep into the absurdity of fame and consumerism, this is not just a BS claim. Gameplay, Player expression and Storytelling are interwoven at all times. Think of Hades meets Rick and Morty with the swag of Gorillaz in an over the top TV format. There's constant VO and NPCs who help you( or not) on your way to fame. Every boss is an NPC you develop a different relationship with depending on who you play as or what God you choose. We even have some BILFs (Bosses I'd like to *Bleep*). Everything is interconnected and engineered to make you laugh and ache to discover what's next.

  GodsTV is set to launch at the end of 2025.

  
  

• 6 Sacrifice

  Trapped in a French Revolution-era prison cell, next in line for the guillotine…Your only hope for survival? Play cards…for your life!

  Sacrifice is set to launch later this year.

  
  

• 7 DECRYPTO Project

  You work decrypting texts for a corporation, and you have to decide whether (and to what extent) you'll help a hacker group take down your employers.

  DECRYPTO Project launches in October.

  
  

• 8 The White Sea

  Allison Graham, a journalist for a nationally renowned news network, is assigned to cover the 25th anniversary of a mass disappearance in White Sea. What should have been a routine report quickly turns into something far more unsettling. The town feels wrong. Time bends. Reality shifts. And the deeper she digs, the less she understands. Is Alli
  

• 9 Mad City

  Mad City is a hardcore, top-down action shooter game based in a violent 90s-inspired dystopia with light RPG progression elements

  Mad City is set to launch late this year.

  
  

• 10 Into The Grid

  Into The Grid is highly immersive, cyberpunk deckbuilder where you take the role of a hacker crawling through digital mazes looking for juicy corporate secrets to steal. Take the role of a hacker crawling through digital mazes looking for juicy corporate secrets to steal. All set in a rich narrative universe that's been developed since 2021. The game features classic deckbuilding mechanics while introducing new systems to bring a breath of fresh air to card battles. On top of that, the game's unique exploration system feels and plays like a boardgame and a dungeon crawler in a way never before seen in the genre.

  Into The Grid is set to launch in Early Access this year.

  
  

• 11 The Great Farce

  The Great Farce is a non-linear mystery game, where the fate of the investigation depends on your choices and time management.

  The Great Farce is set to launch in March of 2027.

  
  

• 12 Oddbat

  Oddbat is a demanding challenge akin to classic indie platformers. Test your skills and face light-hearted encounters while draining the blood of every living being in an interconnected world comprised of many different dungeons, explorable zones, and secret levels!

  Oddbat is set to launch in 2026.

  
  

• 13 TINY LANDS 2

  Take your perception into a new dimension with the relaxing sense of photorealistic miniature scenes in TINY LANDS 2. Find the differences and stories by exploring handcrafted 3D dioramas. Can you find them all?

  TINY LANDS 2 launches later this year.

  
  

• 14 Army Moves Overdrive

  Army Moves Overdrive is a new side-scrolling installment in the ARMY MOVES series, from the Dunwich Studio team, which redefines the classic run & gun saga with a spectacular, exciting and challenging military adventure.

  Army Moves Overdrive is out now.

  
  

• 15 Zaya Rise to the Gods

  This video game belongs in the thrilling Metroidvania genre where we will be playing with Zaya, a little warrior that will find her destiny intertwined with the god’s fate, getting involved in a battle in order to protect her lands from the curse that ravages humankind as much as deities. In Zaya: Rise to the gods, we immerse ourselves in the story of a little girl called Maya that finds herself in the middle of the Conquest historical conflict, where Castilians and Aztecs are a big threat for her culture and civilization's survival.

  Zaya Rise to the Gods is set to release in October of 2026.

  
  

• 16 SPHEROBEASTS (CODENAME)

  Spherobeasts blends physics-driven gameplay, strategic deckbuilding, and creature collection into a unique roguelite experience. Control billiard-inspired creatures, use cards to enhance their abilities, and capture new beasts to master dynamic, charming gameplay. It’s an innovative twist on familiar genres, designed to delight players with fresh mechanics and strategic depth.

  Spherobeasts is set to launch in 2026.

   

  
  

• 17 Stranded

  Stranded is a 3rd person and single-player game. It's a science fiction action puzzle adventure about a girl stranded on an unfamiliar planet. The game features innovative gameplay mechanics, a moving narrative, and stunning visuals. The game is Loadstar's first, but the team has previously worked together at an established game studio. Combined, we have decades of experience in the industry and have shipped 20+ titles of different genres on PC, consoles, and mobile devices.

  Stranded is set to launch in 2027.

  
  

• 18 Tennis Fighters

  Tennis Fighters is a tennis game featuring innovative additions never seen before. You will find a great tennis game with the action & effects of a fighting game (like health bar, power bar, special shots, etc…) The mechanics are simple, more points you do, more damage you make to your opponent.

  Tennis Fighters is out now.

  
  

• 19 Sheol Inferno

  Sheol Inferno is a roguelike card game in which you will accompany Dante on his journey through the 9 circles of Hell and fight alongside him to defeat the guardians of the circles.

  Sheol Inferno is out now.

  
  

• 20 Ludaro

  Ludaro is a roguelike deck-building dice game that reimagines the classic Ludo experience. Combine strategic dice rolls with hero drafting and grid-based combat for a unique gameplay experience. Every run offers new combos and tactical challenges.

  Ludaro is set to launch in October.