GoKawiilIndie platformer 'Marsupilami 2' and worm-themed office sim 'Worming from Home' launch on Steam
Two new indie titles are drawing attention this week: Worming from Home, a $10 remote-work life simulator where players control a worm navigating office tasks and social interactions, and Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia, a $30 mascot platformer from Ocellus Studio and Microids that lets players swap between three characters with different abilities across multiple platforms including Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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These releases highlight how indie developers continue to find success blending absurdist humor with familiar genre mechanics, whether satirizing office culture or reviving classic platformer conventions from franchises like Donkey Kong Country. Cross-platform availability, including Steam Deck verification, shows indie studios prioritizing accessibility across a wide range of hardware.
- Worming from Home is a $10 remote-work simulator starring a worm employee, discounted 25% until September 18
- Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a $30 mascot platformer letting players switch between three characters' abilities mid-level
- Both titles are available on Steam with Steam Deck verification, alongside other platforms for Marsupilami 2
Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard — If you're going to hurl a worm across the keys typing spreadsheets in Worming From Home, you may as well do it on satisfying mechanical switches. The Keychron K2 is a compact wireless board that works with Windows and Mac, so it fits both the game's supported platforms and your actual work-from-home setup.
See Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard on Amazon → Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. Product picked by AI based on this article; it is not a tested recommendation.Source: engadget.com — Kris Holt, 2026-09-05
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