- Momento
From two small studios based in Brisbane, Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio have created a beautiful cosy room decorator game, Momento. Players can move objects around the space, tidying up the room and in turn learning more about the main character. These choices can also influence how the story ends, with multiple endings. The beautiful illustrations of the game aid in its comfy and cosy vibes, with a relaxing soundtrack in the background to really help get you feeling zen.
The best part is that you can place items almost anywhere that your heart desires; there’s no rhyme or reason, and it’s all up to the player to create a space that feels good to them.
Release Date: TBC
- Reaprieve – Death is our Beginning
Starting off initially as a 3 month University Project, the Melbourne based team at 10pm Club have created Reaprieve – Death is our Beginning, a future afterlife, where souls have been encoded digitally through their advanced technology. Playing as a grim reaper named Milo, bound to the confines of his office job, we are given the task of deleting a soul’s unnecessary and sometimes forgetful memories, and making sure that the best ones are preserved.
The story based adventure game leads us through different doors and characters, and what eventually turns into an existential spiral.
Release Date: Q1 in 2027
- My Arms Are Longer Now
The team at Toot Games have developed this insanely hilarious game involving a comically long arm that so happens to double as a stealthy crime mogul. Using this really long arm to steal money, slap Myki Inspectors (ha!), and steal a dog, who knows what else it can do when the full version of My Arms Are Longer Now comes out. The cut scenes and dialogue also completely emulate the essence of Melbourne humour to a tee, and to that I say, chefs kiss.
Release Date: TBC
- Foodomina
In the age of foodies, Foodomina is a game that takes players into a world of 2 food girlies named Takoyaki & Tempura. Fighting off the Mold People taking over their planet, they venture through a space filled world of food while trying to fight off a mold infestation. Players can explore these food-filled maps and tick off tasks that help them get a little bit closer to defeating the Mold People.
The team at Lumelli Studios have built two different game modes. Story Mode allows players to explore the main gameplay features, and get an insight on the character lore and environment. But Battle Mode gets players right into the action!
Release Date: TBC
- Blood Vow: Survive the Night
The Adelaide group Ship It Studios, have spent the last 15 or so months creating this strategic tower based game. Players are tasked to defend the people of Sodermark from the horrors of the darkness. Every night becomes shorter, and the waves of monsters multiply, in this action packed survival game.
Blood Vow: Survive the Night allows players to play this game as a single player, or up to four players in a PvE multiplayer.
Release Date: TBC
- Tingus Goose
If the artwork looks familiar to you, then you may have heard of Master Tingus. Known for his quirky and surreal illustrations, they’re now brought up a notch with this equally insane game from Sydney based company, SweatyChair, called Tingus Goose.
The premise? A goose plants a seed in a pregnant human in hopes to grow taller to reach its other goose love. But you need to bounce some babies around to make some cash to grow taller. Chaotic fun!
Release Date: Next Month
- Bits & Bops
Bits & Bops is perfect for the gamers looking for a more chill game. The heavily rhythm based game created by Sydney based team Tempo Lab Games, features over 20 mini games, where players react along to the beats of the music through a user friendly, and at times, challenging game play. Not to mention, the illustrations are just so cute!
Release Date: Q4 2025
- Lighthaze World
Lighthaze World is a puzzle game in a more low pressure environment. This story driven adventure game follows the main character as he tries to walk through a busy shopping centre, while dealing with his crippling anxiety. In an effort to cope, he pictures the Tasmanian landscape (based on the real scenery of Tasmania) and hikes through the world while slowly overcoming his fear.
The team at Radiobush have created a thoughtful and beautiful world, with a short and sweet 6 hour gameplay.
Release Date: 25th September 2025
These are only a few of the games at PAX Australia this year that have made a splash. But be sure to keep a lookout on PAX’s website for more from PAX Rising and the Aus Indie Showcase.
