Best Games Published By Humble Games

With an increasing number of indie publishers making it big over the last decade, from Devolver Digital to the more recent New Blood Interactive, it's easier than ever to dive into the entire back catalog of a consistent publisher. Indie games themselves are also more popular than ever before, especially in an increasingly bleak AAA landscape, and this has resulted in an incredibly saturated market. Because of this, following the releases of a trusted publisher is an easy way to find new, great games.

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Humble Games may not be as big as some of the aforementioned publishers, but this publishing arm of Humble Bundle has put out some significant work in its lifetime. With the heart-breaking layoffs at Humble Games, there's never been a better time to remember the titles that they have supported over the years.

1 Wizard Of Legend

Fast-Paced, Spell-Slinging Action

Wizard Of Legend is a spell-slinging action roguelike with stylish pixel art and a satisfying magic system. Although Wizard Of Legend features a standard dungeon-crawling structure, it could be argued that its gameplay is much more about moment-to-moment action than the usual strategizing over a build that players have come to expect. This isn't necessarily a negative, though, and helps to distinguish Wizard Of Legend from the crowd.

This moment-to-moment action is kept fresh with Wizard Of Legend's variety of spells, which players can mix and match to create unique load-outs. This is where Wizard Of Legend shines, and is what provides much of the game's replay value.

2 Ring Of Pain

A Card-Crawling Roguelike Puzzler

• Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox
• Released: 2020
• Developer(s): Simon Boxer, Twice Different
• Genre: Rogue-Like

This highly unique roguelike may appear like a deck-builder at first glance, but Ring Of Pain doesn't feature deck-building and is instead a card game that represents the dungeon players crawl through with its cards. This "card crawler" gameplay results in a uniquely tactical puzzle that has players weighing their every move.

For players who enjoy the puzzle-like nature of tabletop card games, Ring Of Pain is more than likely to please. This is especially so for fans who also enjoy the structure of roguelikes. Furthermore, Ring Of Pain features beautiful art direction that's both dark and fantastical, making it one of the more distinctive-looking roguelikes on Steam.

3 Unsighted

A Unique Top-Down Metroidvania

This top-down Metroidvania takes place in a science-fiction future and features rich, satisfying combat that drives its gameplay. Exploring Unsighted's world is also frequently engaging, however, thanks to a well-crafted atmosphere facilitated by detailed pixel art and a fitting soundtrack.

The game puts players in the shoes of Alma, one of many sentient "Automatons." Unsighted's plot centers around these Automatons and, more specifically, the resource that powers their sentience. This resource (dubbed "Anima") is running out, and as a result, these Automatons are losing their sentience and becoming "unsighted." This is represented by an in-game timer that constantly ticks down as players search for a way to replenish the Anima.

4 Archvale

A Combination Of Fantasy RPGs And Bullet Hell Action

• Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox
• Released: 2021
• Developer(s): idoz & phops
• Genre: RPG

For fans of fantasy RPGs and bullet-hell action roguelikes such as Nuclear Throne and Enter The Gungeon, Archvale is almost certainly worth the time. This top-down, pixel-art action game combines the satisfying, often intense bullet-hell gameplay of the aforementioned Enter The Gungeon with the structure of an RPG. This allows the game's moment-to-moment gameplay to be consistently engaging while offering players an arguably more rewarding experience overall.

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Archvale rewards exploration, allowing players to roam interconnected areas at their leisure. Thankfully, the game's variety of distinctive environments make exploring an engaging task, constantly piquing the curiosity of players.

5 One Step From Eden

A Non-Stop, High Octane Action Roguelike

Combining the unique gameplay of Mega Man Battle Network with the deck-building mechanics of the smash-hit indie game, Slay The Spire, One Step From Eden is a brilliantly distinctive real-time roguelike. It won't be for everyone, though, as it requires constant attention on the part of the player, tasking them with consistently hitting inputs and dodging enemy attacks on the game's grid.

In true roguelike fashion, One Step From Eden features a huge variety of spells and items, offering players a grand space in which to strategize. Combined with its high difficulty curve, challenging bosses, and multiple playable characters, One Step From Eden offers a highly replayable experience.

6 Prodeus

A Retro FPS In The Style Of DOOM

This remarkably old-school first-person shooter features visceral, action-packed combat encounters packed with brutal gore. In this way, Prodeus feels like a modernized version of DOOM, but it manages to maintain a retro aesthetic despite its modern feel.

Its old-school design and relentless faithfulness to the games it's inspired by are arguably Prodeus' greatest strengths. However, players who don't enjoy the fast-paced action and loose narratives of old-school DOOM are unlikely to find fun in Prodeus' dark halls.

7 Signalis

Distinctively Dark Sci-Fi Survival-Horror

Signalis is a distinctively dark survival horror game with highly unique visuals that blend anime-style panels, a pixelated aesthetic, and 3D animations. The game puts players in the shoes of Elster, who is a form of biomechanical human that the game calls "Replika Units."

One of Signalis' greatest strengths is its twisting, psychologically thrilling narrative. As a result, players should try to experience Signalis with little prior knowledge of its story. However, the moment-to-moment gameplay of Signalis also stands on its own two legs, providing players with a classic survival horror experience while maintaining its personality.