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NBA streetball, crafting with renewable energy and other new indie games worth checking out

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Why This Matters

This article highlights a diverse range of indie games that are gaining attention for their innovative gameplay and thematic focus, from arcade-style basketball to sustainability and creative puzzles. These titles reflect the growing importance of indie developers in offering unique experiences that resonate with niche audiences and promote themes like renewable energy and relaxation, which are increasingly relevant in today's tech-driven world.

Key Takeaways

NBA The Run

Developer and publisher: Play by Play Studios

Platforms: Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Price: $30

Basketball fever has taken hold for many as the New York Knicks are just one game away from their first NBA title since 1973. If you're a Knicks (or San Antonio Spurs) fan looking for a way to kill some time until tonight's Game 5, NBA The Run might have you covered.

This is a 3v3 streetball game and a spiritual successor to NBA The Street from a team including some developers who worked on that series. It features more than 30 real NBA players — including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić and Kevin Durant — and it leans more into arcade action rather than taking the simulated approach of the NBA 2K series. I'm not quite as into basketball as I was as a kid, but NBA Jam has a permanent place in my heart, so I'm definitely interested in trying NBA The Run.

Solarpunk

Developer: Cyberwave

Publisher: Rokaplay

Platforms: Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2

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