OutCrowd Malaysia recently hosted their third indie games exchange event on May 22, with this showcase in particular focusing on student games! Taking place at UOW Malaysia, Cross Play: Student Edition featured ten games from EGD Collective, a New York-based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting student developers.
Attendees in New York also had the opportunity to try out Malaysian student games during their leg of the event, which took place on April 25. In case you missed both events, we’ve compiled all the games from both New York and Malaysia in one place, so you can try them out for yourselves!
Games from Malaysia
1. Hikayat Pak Ya: Jiwa Mutakhir
A 2.5D Metroidvania set in post-apocalyptic Malaysia, where Pak Ya, a Beastman warrior, takes it upon himself to protect a young human girl named Anaya. Can you survive the chaos and keep Anaya safe? Learn more on itch.io.
2. Leaving The Tide
Leaving The Tide is a game about a little ghost boy unable to leave his village, not because he himself has regrets, but because the people who cared about him are unable to live happily ever since his passing. Learn more on itch.io.
3. Paper Pal
Embark on an adorable adventure as a paper doll that came to life in a kindergarten! Explore a whimsical world with a vibrant cast of sentient toys, each with their own quirks and stories to unfold. Learn more on itch.io.
4. Whispers of Starlight
Join Liora as she explores her late grandfather’s eerie and secret-filled house. Navigate through shadowy corridors and hidden rooms, solve puzzles, and collect Starlight Essence to reveal the house’s secrets and Liora’s heritage. Learn more on itch.io.
5. Iron Heart
A Soulslike action RPG set in a Steampunk- and Victorian- themed world, where you play as humanity’s first cyborg soldier, fighting through a world infested with weaponized robots. Learn more on itch.io.
6. Cyberdive
In the future, when technology has peaked, cyber viruses are evolving and are now able to corrupt the cyberworld. Dive into the cyberworld to fight the viruses in this Bemani-inspired rhythm game, featuring original, fast-paced music. Learn more on itch.io.
7. Fallen Petal
A xianxia hack-and-slash game where you play as Ye Ying, a Water Cultivator on his journey to save his newborn son from an evil demon lord. Learn more on itch.io.
8. Pawse Adventures
You play as Trebeline and Sir Bass, an adventurer duo who wield the power of an ancient artifact known as the Organistrum. Solve problems and defeat enemies through rhythmic shenanigans in this co-op rhythm game. Learn more on itch.io.
9. Mythical Dateline
Work with demons in an office setting in this single player game that blends visual novel storytelling and project management. Learn more on itch.io.
10. Mopsy’s Toyshop Adventure
You are a stuffed toy rabbit that was injured during a fight between children. In order to play with your owner again, you travel to a magical toy workshop to get yourself fixed up. Solve puzzles to obtain items to fix the other toys – and yourself. Learn more on itch.io.
Games From New York
1. Project Dreamscape
Journey through a surreal dreamscape in this hack-and-slash roguelite, expanding your dream one land at a time. Wield a shape-shifting hammer in fast-paced combat, battling waves of Dreamons. Learn more on Steam.
2. Kleptomancy
A mischievous little wizard is dead-set on wreaking havoc and stealing from a grocery store! Throw items in your cart, avoid the guard, slow down time, and get out with as much money as possible before the time runs out! Learn more on Itch.io.
3. Graffiti War
Set in 1970s NYC, this game is a loud, flashy 3D beat ’em up where you play as a graffiti kid trying make a name for yourself. Roll through the subway, throw hands with rival crews, and tag up their turf to show who’s really running things. Learn more on itch.io.
4. EcoDefenders
Defend your research lab from climate change in this tower defense game and brace yourself against various threats to the ecosystem. Learn more on itch.io.
5. GroundUp!
The world has been overrun by corruption! Join Clover in an epic battle to cleanse the land of the wicked, rotten weeds. Slash through the decay, purify the soil, and restore nature’s balance. Learn more on itch.io.
6. Mother’s Nature
After Humanity’s final war, Earth is completely desolate. 99% of life is gone, and all hope seems lost for Earth’s 3 Billion year long life cycle. Play as Mother Nature and revive earth to what it once was in this calming forest simulator! Learn more on itch.io.
7. Birds of Impalitism
A fast-paced, movement-based FPS set in a haunted vaporwave mall, where every step fires a CD from your launcher. Shuffle through your playlist of discs, and choose the right track for each encounter. Learn more on itch.io.
8. Balldyseus
A turn-based strategy game themed around the ancient tale of The Odyssey – xcept Odysseus is now a giant ball. Roll yourself around the stage to prevent encroaching enemies from reaching your territory. Learn more on itch.io.
9. Birthday Planning Panic!
You’ve always been close to your sister, Jessie, and this year she wants you to plan her 20th birthday party! Will you be able to throw her the best birthday party ever, all while juggling school, health, and a limited event budget, all within 30 days? Learn more on itch.io.
10. Coral Gardens
Explore the ocean floor as a chibi coral gardener — revive your reef, collect trash, and avoid enemies in this 3D game! Make sure to do as much as you can before your Dive Timer runs out. Learn more on itch.io.
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