The Evercade family went from strength to strength in 2024, between the arrival of new hardware in the form of the revised EXP-R, the tabletop Evercade Alpha and the Gameboy-style HyperMegaTech Super Pockets, as well as the steady stream of new cartridges for playing on the system of your choice. That only looks set to continue into 2025, and while they tease us with new announcements just around the corner, the first of this year’s software releases is Indie Heroes Collection 4, a lovingly curated collection of modern-retro titles from a batch of indie developers.
This collection includes a whopping 11 different games, covering a range of genres including puzzlers, platformers and action adventures, meaning you’ll be having this particular cartridge in the slot for the next few weeks. There’s even a hint of Jane Austen in there, so you can bet it’s also educational and perfect for anyone studying English literature*. (*Evercade does not guarantee better educational performance.)
The games on Indie Heroes Collection 4 include:
- The Curse of Illmoore Bay – Battle supernatural forces in this action-packed platformer.
- Block’Em Sock’Em – A fun and fast-paced puzzle fighting game that combines strategy and chaos.
- Nyghtmare: The Ninth King – Explore a haunted realm in this dark fantasy action-adventure.
- Jane Austen’s 8-Bit Adventure – Dive into a charming, literary-inspired journey full of humor and puzzles.
- Collie Defense – Strategically protect your territory in this quirky defense game.
- Flea!2 – Get back into action with this crazy sequel to the cult classic.
- Batty Zabella – Embrace the creepy atmosphere in this wonderfully creepy adventure.
- Murtop – Explosive arcade fun meets burrowing chaos in this energetic retro game.
- Soko Banana – A puzzling delight where you help a clever monkey navigate complex mazes.
- Starseed – Embark on an intergalactic journey in this sci-fi action adventure.
- Block Droppin’ – Test your reflexes in this addictive block dropping arcade game.
Sean Cleaver, Chief Marketing Officer of Blaze Entertainment said: “With Indie Heroes Collection 4, we continue to celebrate the incredible creativity of the indie gaming community,” he continued. “This collection offers something for everyone, from gripping adventures to mind-boggling adventures. puzzles and nostalgic platform games. It’s a testament to the thriving modern retro scene.”
The new cartridge will be part of the red-colored home console line and is numbered #43, which fits perfectly into this great physical collection. This cartridge will be priced at £19.99, $24.99 and €24.99, and will be released sometime in February 2025. Pre-orders open January 30 at Evercade retailers.