10 Of The Most Intriguing Xbox Indies We Saw At Summer Game Fest 2025
Just before we’re done for the day, we thought we’d follow our Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase roundup by highlighting some of the most intriguing Xbox indies that might otherwise have got overlooked in the mix.
There was some really good stuff in here spanning a whole range of genres – including a few games we already knew about such as Mixtape (which we’ve also covered as part of a Summer Game Fest roundup for Xbox Game Pass elsewhere on Pure Xbox), along with lots of brand-new reveals that we’ve never heard about before.
So, without further ado, here are 10 of the most intriguing Xbox indies we saw at Summer Game Fest 2025:
End Of Abyss (TBD 2026)
Explore an atmospheric sci-fi world and survive tense combat encounters in action adventure End of Abyss from Section 9 Interactive. Summon all your courage, as End of Abyss is coming to PS5, Xbox Series and PC via the Epic Game Store in 2026!
Mouse: PI for Hire (TBD 2025)
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, starring Troy Baker as private investigator & lead protagonist, Jack Pepper. Coming 2025.
Out of Words (TBD 2026)
Out of Words is a Co-Op Platformer Adventure about the doubt and confusion that comes with communicating first-time love. Lovingly handcrafted and hand animated, the adventure is coming to PS5, Xbox Series and PC via the Epic Game Store in 2026!
LEGO Voyagers (TBD)
Bricks who click together, stick together. LEGO® Voyagers is a new 2-player co-op adventure that’s all about building spaceships, excitement and friendships.
Mixtape (TBD 2025) (Xbox Game Pass)
On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny (TBD)
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a vibrant, universe-spanning mashup that brings iconic Nickelodeon heroes into a world of fantasy-style tropes and real-time RPG action. Roll the dice and dive into a wild, action-packed adventure with SpongeBob and more Nickelodeon characters! Get ready for epic battles, dynamic environments, and recognizable character moments, all with an engaging gameplay experience for players of all ages.
Ill (TBD)
ILL is a realistic first-person action horror game that takes you into a dark fort overtaken by a mysterious entity. A grim story, unpredictable monsters, a visceral dismemberment system, and realistic physics create an atmosphere of relentless terror.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree (TBD)
Forge swords, unbreakable bonds, and a brighter future across breathtaking landscapes. Face destiny in the upcoming roguelite, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree!
Scott Pilgrim EX (TBD 2026)
Join Scott Pilgrim & Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure through space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Infinitesimals (TBD 2026)
The characters may be small, but the stakes couldn’t be bigger! Join Capt. Awkney in his search for a new home for his people in Infinitesimals, from Cubit Studios.
