In Full Bloom, Intro the Aether and More – First Impressions
In Full Bloom – Obleak Games
In Full Bloom is a surreal horror indie game developed by Obleak Games. Players must feed a creature in order to grow. The more food you give it, the bigger is going to get. Obleak takes inspiration from Tim Burton and Juni Ito with its illustrative world. Once, you continue to feed the creature, the stage will zoom out and have more things to eat. The game will be over, if creature gets bigger.
In Full Bloom will make you vomit with its gross depictions in the game. The game warns players not to eat while playing and makes them sick. It also similar to Tamagotchi and Katamari but in dark-twisted way. In Full Bloom demo is available now on Steam but release data is unknown.
Case Solved: The London Files – Minimol Games
Case Solved: The London Files is a mystery indie game developed by Minimol Games. Players take control of Detective who is company by a police partner in solving crimes. In the demo, there is Case 1 Fatal Chord, which there was a murder at Pub. In Case Solved: The London Files, players can interact with objects for clues, interact with witness of the crime and piece together on who is the real culprit. Case Solved is a comic book aspect with 1960 soundtrack went solving cases.
When you get enough clues, players have to match victims based on their color. Along with words, occupation and more. You can also read secret files by typing in words. Case Solved: The London Files demo is available now on Steam and released on July 29, 2026.
Die Deep – INIX
Die Deep is a action roguelike indie game developed by INIX. The goal is to defeat waves of enemies at The Abyss along with unlock charms, new abilities and characters. Die Deep has a straight forward battle system like parry, use mana and more. There are bosses to fight and customize your own playstyle. After defeating enemies, you get a choice for more health, damage, mana and resurrection. Also you will grow stronger as you grind through Abyss.
INIX stated that no puzzles, filter and no exploration but just combat. Die Deep is really about fighting your way through Abyss. The game demo is available now on Steam and release date is Q4 2026.
Into the Aether – Splee Team Games
Into the Aether is a role-playing indie game developed by Splee Team Games. The plot is about a girl named Celeste Daybreak, who moved to Starry Hill. Celeste is a soul-blinder who can interact with souls and health injury. She is also healer of the party and other main characters is Trinity, who is Celeste’s best friend. Also, a Magik and uses spells in the party and Clarence manly muscle of the group. Into the Aether combat is quick time event which you have to press a button precisely without messing up.
Intro the Aether has school drama and npcs that will face you in combat. There is also puzzles to solve and has censored mode for family friendly content creators/streamers. Into The Aether reminds you of Earthbound and Undertale based on their artstyle. The demo is available now on Steam and release date is unknown.
Milki Delivery – Doot Tiny Games & Wholesome Games Presents
Milki Delivery is an exploration adventure sim indie game developed by Doot Tiny Games and publish by Wholesome Games Presents. The plot is about Neha, who arrives at Nozomi Fields and finding cows like her friend Milki. Neha meets other characters like Yoyo , who helps her throughout her journey. The game is a very similar, players can feed Milki to produce milk to delivery to people. Complete objectives and earn rewards, gathering materials for upgrades Note: each action requires stamina and get be restored by drinking green tea or sitting at the bus stop.
Milki Delivery is a very cozy game that allows players to explore countryside and growing your delivery business. Also, you can help other people by giving them things to trade and etc. Milki Delivery demo is available now on Steam and release date is TBA.
Thoughts
Into the Aether was the most challenge rpg I ever played because it was very frustrating because messing up QTE. Mostly, I am out of practice but it was slowly winning me over. Celeste looks like Risa from Persona 4 and the game is visually pleasing to see. In Full Bloom gave me nightmare but it was very beginner-family indie game. Case Solve: The London Files looks like it can great for younger audiences and very easy title for mystery lover. Die Deep was not a bad game but had myself getting more mana and damage because enemies.
Lastly, Milky Delivery was a very relaxing game after playing that nightmare fuel game. I have played another game similar to this called “The Witches’s Bakery” which is another simulation. A cow is very lonely and trying to find some friends. I also like fast-forward function went cycling. Played a lot of cozy games in my time but this probably my top 10. Anyways, this is my last post for talking about these indie games demos from Steam Next Fest 2026. Don’t worry, I will play more in the near future and make sure to support these developers.
Closing
If any indie developer want to reach out to me, feel free (someone I don’t view as much DMs on Discord nor any social media sites), I apologize for that. Sometimes I have IRL things going on but anyways, what is your thoughts on indie titles? Let me know down in the comment and thank you for reading this blogpost. Tune into the next one from yours truly.
Anjim Plays is a award-winning streamer from Washington DC, who is a advocate of blerd and gaming culture. I am willing to help others and work with brands.
