March 2026 delivered an impressive array of indie games, from sci-fi roguelikes to returning indie icons, offering plenty of smaller gems worth exploring despite the month's major AAA releases like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert.
Solateria, from Studio Doodal, stands out as a darkly mysterious Metroidvania with a strong emphasis on combat. Its 2D art and soundtrack are captivating, built around a satisfying parry-based system with great bosses and numerous upgrades for the flame warrior protagonist.
Ratcheteer DX, originally on Panic's Playdate, launched on main consoles with colour and CD-quality sound. This charming adventure casts you as a young mechanic exploring a world in need of repair, using tools from a lantern to the Wrench Sword in dungeons that constantly throw new challenges.
Galactic Assault is a moreish roguelite FPS with responsive movement and fun upgrades. Each run involves fighting through ship rooms, completing objectives like surviving waves or holding points, with weapon customization ensuring no two runs are the same.
Project Songbird is a first-person horror about a songwriter seeking inspiration in an Appalachian cabin, where day turns to night and terror ensues. Despite simple puzzles and clunky combat, its unnerving scares, novel aspect ratio, and contemplative narrative make it memorable.
Last Man Sitting offers anarchic roguelike action as a chair-sitting employee grinding like Tony Hawk, upgrading an arsenal to fight sentient office objects. It's frantic, action-packed, and a bit stupid, perfect for letting off steam.
