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Queer Games Bundle 2024 - Our top 5 Games

In the Queer Games Bundle you can find about 500 games, assets and more in support of LGBTQ+ games, creators and game devs. We picked some highlights for you.

Since 2021, the Queer Games Bundle has been showcasing hundreds of games on the platform itch.io in support of LGBTQ+ indie, micro indie, art, and experimental developers and creators during Pride Month in June. Across all genres, from classic adventure games and RPGs, to fighting games, visual novels, simulations, and experimental short experiences - about 500 games and projects are participating in the bundle in 2024.

All funds raised will be distributed equally among the submitters.

More information: https://queergamesbundle.itch.io/

We present five games that caught our eye from the bundle:

2064: Read Only Memories by MidBoss

2064: Read Only Memories is set in a cyberpunk future

This cyberpunk old-school adventure delights with gorgeous pixel art and an intriguing story about a first sentient machine/robot and numerous conspiracies surrounding its origin. The game tackles topics like forms of humanity, use of new technologies, and freedom of choice. It is filled with diverse characters, topics, and personalities, and an outstanding voice cast. Find out more: 2064: Read Only Memories

Mushroom Musume by MortallyMoonstruckGames

In this narrative fiction game you raise a Mushroom Daughter

In this cute life-simulation fantasy RPG you raise your mushroom daughter from a spore to a young mushroom-woman with a lot of choices and multiple endings. Will she find the love of her life? What battles will she fight? What kind of path will you choose for her? The fairytale setting, wonderful ambient music and range of options make this little gem worth your while. Mushroom Musume

Elephantasy: Flipside by Linker

Can you find out all the secrets in this Metroidvania Platformer?

In this Metroidvania puzzle platformer you take on the role of the small elephant "Belle" to uncover the secrets between two worlds, collect gems, discover lost souls, and upgrade your abilities. With the isometric funky look, over 700 rooms, multiple endings, and more, the game delivers a challenging and intriguing experience. Elephantasy: Flipside

Fostering Apocalypse by Incisor Studios

Stay focused in this narrative survival game. 

You embark on a dark journey in this short narrative survival adventure game, after the world has been lost to a demon apocalypse. You play as Del, who patrols the wasteland in her truck, trying to survive. She discovers a cute demon girl and everything changes. There are multiple endings to this game that leaves you with an eerie feeling. Fostering Apocalypse by Incisor Studios

Sigh of the Abyss: Shadow Bonds (demo) by Rascal Devworks

There are many secrets to discover in this fantasy visual novel.

What would a Queer Bundle List be without a visual novel? Sigh of The Abyss allows the player to customize your protagonist's name, skills, and romantic preferences. In this dark fantasy visual novel, you play a mysterious entity in human form on its path to break a curse laid upon you. Your decisions matter, so choose wisely. Sigh of the Abyss: Shadow Bonds

There are many more games and assets to explore in the Queer Games Bundle 2024, so check it out! You have time until July 12 to support the bundle and queer creators. You can get the bundle for $60 or as a pay what you can edition.

Get it here: Queer Games Bundle 2024

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