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

• 1 Muri: Wildwoods

  Muri: Wildwoods is a cozy, cleaning adventure game where you must explore a mysterious island, full of different creatures and hidden secrets, through cleaning away corruption. Through restoring the beauty of the island, you will save the forest spirit. There are tons of relaxing puzzles, creatures that you can befriend, and a purpose for the spirt of Wildwoods that has yet to be discovered.

  Muri: Wildwoods is coming to PC, Switch, Playstation and Xbox in June of 2026.

  
  

• 2 Tactichord: Glam Strategy

   Tactichord: Glam Strategy is a mix of two genres; music and turn-based tactics. Using the power of rock, you have joined a band of ragtag metalheads, looking to land a big record deal and navigate the stressful lifestyle of rock and roll. Each character in the band has different actions that can be used on their turns, building up the ability to convert haters into fans! It's a unique twist on the two genres, creating something that feels quite refreshing and new. Tactichord: Glam Strategy doesn't have a set release date, but will be coming to PC, Switch, Playstation and Xbox.

  
  

• 3 Brainshell

  Brainshell has you putting yourself in the role of the ultimate weapon; a ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead. This narrative driven psychological horror has you playing as something the government developed - a technology that uses human brains instead of computers. However, this technology has a serious downside on humans, affecting their psyche...

  Brainshell aims to release fully on PC in early 2026.

  
  

• 4 Rogue Proxy

   

  Rogue Proxy is a 4X rogue-lite where you are commanding a hacker crew, looking to use real cyber-skulduggery tactics to take control of systems and exfilrate resources. The levels themselves are more bite-sized, with 20 to 40 minute runs, combined with 4X complexity to keep things engaging. The stories themselves are inspired by real cyber-secruity scenarios with retro-futuristic alternative futures being showcased throughout. 

  Rogue Proxy is set to release on PC and Switch in 2027.

  
  

• 5 Splash Rats

  Splash Rats is a physics-based 2D co-op action game with liquid physics and systemic design. You play as a rat, alongside your rat friend, looking to solve various physics-based puzzles within your platforming world. 

  Splash Rats is set to launch on PC in 2026.

  
  

• 6 Fortune Fragments

  Fortune Fragments is a narrative driven, hex tile puzzle RPG that takes place in a fantasty city called Clearcastle. You are tasked with running your own shop as a 'foreteller' and guiding your comsters fate by scrying into their souls. There are various hex-tile, spacial puzzles to solve, a large group of charaters who have problems that need solving, and a branching storyline where your choices can change the outcome. 

  Fortune Fragments is aiming to launch on PC in early 2026.

  
  

• 7 ORMS

  Orms is a story-driven puzzle game where you play as Sam and Kira, two characters that each represent an emtoion. One is fear and one is courage - and they need to use their own abilities and realities and perspectives to solve puzzles. The world itself is shaped by fears and fractured memories, waiting for you to uncover the secrets and bring light back to a darkened lighthouse, which represents your healing.

  Orms is set to launch on Switch and PC in 2026.

  
  

• 8 Lumios

  Lumios is a fast-paced, hack-and-slash action game where you play as a revived sun god defending an ancient alien world from a swarm of ravenous machines. Harness divine powers, unlock explosive weapons, and protect the sacred gardens with the guidance of wise elders.

  Lumios is set to release on PC and VR in 2027.

  
  

• 9 EINS

  EINS is a narrative focused drama-horror game set in a near future where players can explore the past and present of AroTech headquarters. This company has a lot of hidden secrets that will slowly rise to the surface, along with information about your own personal history and the odd spider-like creatures that have been following you from behind the mirrors. 

  EINS is set to release on PC, Xbox and Platstation in 2027.

  
  

• 10 Foghorns Drowning

  Foghorns Drowning is a short narrative psyhcological horror game about ferrymen in a small town shrouded in fog.

  Foghorns Drowning is set to release in early 2026.

  
  

• 11 CAMPS

  CAMPS is an open-world tactical sandbox where you can immerse yourself in a fully procedurally-generated expanse featuring diverse biomes. Taking on the role of a mercenary you must complete contracts, gather resources, team up and build your private military company. The game also features and ingame editor, that allows for user-generated content to be created within the game.

  CAMPS is set to launch on PC in 2027.

  
  

• 12 DeCypher: The Mind's Language

  
  DeCypher: The Mind's Language is a puzzle adventure game set in a homicide detective’s subconscious.
  
  You can become a “ghost” that has lost its memories and language skills, trapped inside the detective’s mind and need to figure out what is going on via decoding the mind’s language.

  DeCypher: The Mind's Language is set to release on PC at the end of 2025.