10 Great Games Released in September That You Missed Because of Silksong

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Ignacio Weil

Galleries - September 23rd 2025, 23:45 GMT+2

Cropped Tokyo Underground Killer — Tokyo Underground Killer

Some games don’t tiptoe into your library – they storm in, dripping neon and blood. *Tokyo Underground Killer* is one of those, handing you the katana of Kobayashi, a blood-powered assassin slicing his way through grotesque Flatliners in a cyberpunk Tokyo. The combat mixes swordplay, mystic powers, and gunplay in a way that feels equal parts brutal and stylish, especially when paired with Andrew Hulshult’s pulsing soundtrack. Between battles, the game slows down just enough to let you decorate your Shinjuku apartment, gamble in smoky corners, or just breathe before the next fight. The hand-drawn comic aesthetic makes every frame pop, turning alleys and arenas into art panels splashed with violence. It’s the kind of underground hit that feels destined for cult status. | © Phoenix Game Productions

Cropped Voyagers of Nera — Voyagers of Nera

Not every survival-crafting game needs to punish you with endless hunger meters and looming death. *Voyagers of Nera* invites you to explore magical seas and lush islands with up to ten friends, blending cozy co-op building with the thrill of facing oceanic beasts. There’s an almost dreamlike quality to the landscapes – biomes that shimmer with color, spirits waiting to be rescued, and bases that grow into little sanctuaries. But don’t get too comfortable; threats lurk beneath the waves, ready to interrupt your sunset sailing trip. Early Access means new features are still on the horizon, so the game evolves alongside its community. It’s equal parts chill and challenge, like rafting through a watercolor painting with friends. | © Treehouse Games

Trainatic

Who knew incremental clickers and trains would make such a dangerously addictive pair? *Trainatic* puts you in charge of a pixelated locomotive that grows wilder and more complex the longer you play. You’re constantly gathering resources, upgrading cars, and unlocking bizarre synergies that turn your train into a rolling powerhouse. The retro visuals charm with their simplicity, but beneath the surface there’s strategy in how you build and balance your upgrades. It scratches that same “just one more run” itch as the best roguelites, but with a unique spin on progression. Watching your humble starter train evolve into a sprawling mechanical beast is deeply satisfying – like managing chaos on rails. | © Ryan Forrester

Gloomy Eyes

Equal parts dark fairy tale and puzzle adventure, *Gloomy Eyes* is a storybook that comes to life in shadowy dioramas. You alternate between Gloomy, a zombie boy, and Nena, a curious human girl, solving puzzles in a world where the sun has vanished. Every level feels like a handcrafted stage from a macabre puppet theater, drenched in atmosphere rather than cheap scares. The visuals lean heavily into a Tim Burton vibe, balancing eerie charm with emotional storytelling. Switching between characters adds clever twists to puzzle-solving, making each challenge feel fresh. It’s a hauntingly beautiful experience that lingers like a bedtime story you probably shouldn’t have read before sleep. | © ARTE France

Katanaut

Roguelite fans looking for a dose of cosmic horror should not overlook *Katanaut*. Set aboard a collapsing space station, the game mixes fluid melee combat with the creeping dread of dark sci-fi corridors. Every run forces you to learn, adapt, and unlock new powers, while the environment itself reshuffles to keep you off balance. Enemies blur the line between technological abominations and eldritch nightmares, making every encounter a test of reflexes and nerve. The blend of handcrafted design and procedural chaos means no two runs ever feel alike. It’s brutal, stylish, and endlessly replayable – a hidden gem for players who crave danger wrapped in atmosphere. | © Voidmaw

Bad Cheese

Cheese shouldn’t fight back, and yet here we are. *Bad Cheese* is a roguelite deckbuilder where your arsenal is… dairy gone wrong. You’re tossed into runs full of bizarre enemies, upgrading your deck with increasingly absurd cheese-based powers that shouldn’t work but absolutely do. The mix of strategy and silliness keeps every session unpredictable – one moment you’re sweating over card combos, the next you’re laughing at the sheer nonsense on screen. It’s that rare game where humor and gameplay actually click instead of tripping over each other. Reviews already call it both “hilarious” and “surprisingly deep,” which is no small feat. | © Made From Cheese Games

Star Birds

Arcade shooters are supposed to be quick, colorful, and addictive – and *Star Birds* nails that vibe while adding its own quirky twist. You guide oddball space birds through waves of enemies, dodging bullets and pecking your way to victory in gloriously chaotic pixel art. The levels escalate fast, forcing sharp reflexes but never punishing you so much that you want to rage-quit. Instead, it’s that “one more round” feeling that keeps your fingers glued to the controller. Each run showers you in unlockables, meaning your flock slowly grows into an unstoppable feathery armada. Lighthearted and flashy, this one is the arcade fix you didn’t know you needed. | © Pixel Engineer

Cropped Hirogami — Hirogami

Sometimes a game is less about blasting through enemies and more about finding beauty in precision. *Hirogami* is a meditative puzzle-platformer inspired by the art of origami, where folding the world around you is key to progress. Every stage feels like a paper sculpture in motion, and the way mechanics unfold (literally) keeps the experience fresh and inventive. The puzzles strike that golden balance – challenging enough to make you think, but never cruel enough to break the flow. Combined with its delicate soundtrack and painterly visuals, the result is oddly soothing. It’s less a test of speed and more an exercise in quiet creativity. | © Calin Ardelean

JETRUNNER — Jetrunner

Speed junkies, this one’s for you. *Jetrunner* throws you onto futuristic tracks with a jet-powered suit and asks only one thing: go faster. The game blends parkour, racing, and time trials into a neon-soaked dash that’s equal parts adrenaline and frustration (in a good way). You’re constantly shaving milliseconds off your runs, trying to nail perfect boosts and jumps across vertical cityscapes. Leaderboards fuel the competition, while the synth-heavy soundtrack keeps the pace relentless. Every retry feels like a personal vendetta against gravity itself. It’s a pure test of reflexes dressed up in style. | © Falkenbrew Studios

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Pixel art isn’t just for platformers, and *Casebook 1899* proves it by reviving the golden age of point-and-click detective games. Set in late 19th-century Leipzig, you’re a sharp investigator tasked with solving four gruesome murder cases. Clues are scattered everywhere – on suspects’ lips, hidden in alleyways, buried in evidence – and piecing them together on your deduction board feels tactile and rewarding. The game leans hard into atmosphere, from candlelit rooms to the grainy charm of its retro visuals, all steeped in historical accuracy. Fans of classic LucasArts mysteries will feel right at home here. It’s thoughtful, story-rich, and satisfyingly methodical. | © Homo Narrans Studio

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When Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launched this September, it wasn’t just a game release – it was a full-blown event. Fans had been waiting years, the internet was buzzing, and the gaming world collectively turned its gaze toward Team Cherry’s masterpiece. But while Silksong dominated headlines and social feeds, plenty of other fantastic titles quietly slipped by.

In fact, some indie developers even pushed their release dates to avoid competing with the juggernaut. The result? A handful of creative, exciting games that deserve way more attention than they got. In this article, we’ll shine a spotlight on 10 great games that launched during Silksong’s release window but got lost in the shuffle. If you’re looking to expand your playlist beyond Hallownest, these hidden gems are well worth your time.