Games From Spain Recommendation List 2024
Welcome back, dear regulars and visitors:
Whether video games were part of your plans or not, we hope you had an enjoyable Christmas day!
There are hardly any original releases in the last weeks of the year, so today’s post is going to be a special one — less about new games and more like a brief review of the most outstanding Spanish titles of this year. Based on this criteria, we’ve chosen our favorite ones from each month from January to December to create our own recommendation list.
Believe it or not, it’s been a difficult job! There are so many amazing games that we had a hard time choosing. Since it may feel a bit personal, we’d also love to know your personal selection in the comments section and social media. For the time being, let’s get started!
January
Jett Rider (Last Chicken Games, JanduSoft)
An arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, awesome bosses and tons of humor. In this game, you’ll do your best to save planet Gravos from the dangerous alien race that wants to conquer it.
Toxic Tomb (Locomalito)
The Prykusa multi-core plant is on maximum alert! A biological attack led by a transdimensional ectoplasmatic slime has been confirmed. At the verge of destruction, everybody counts on the demon hunter Lime Eyes to save the day. Crawl along each level and destroy all the generators to force the enemy out — then, kill it mercilessly! Play this nerve-wracking tribute to SEGA Master System classics for free.
February
CLeM (Mango Protocol, Iceberg Interactive)
Third standalone installment of the Psychotic Adventure series. Explore a creepy house filled with secrets as an old rag doll who woke up in its dark, filthy basement. A diary labeled CLeM is your only lead to the truth of this place, the people who lived there and your own existence. So get out there, explore every room and prepare to solve lots of unique puzzles that will help you complete the story.
PS: Don’t miss our recent video interview with Mariona Valls, creative director for Mango Protocol, on the origins and creative process of CLeM!
Hitori Kakurenbo Online (Infinite Thread Games)
Spooky game lovers are in real luck this year! The creators of Hidalgo released the early access version of Hitori Kakurenbo, an asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience inspired by a Japanese legend about a ritual to contact the dead ones. In this game, six players will fight for their survival as they’re pursued by a corrupted doll that wants to kill them. At the same time, the seventh player will become the hunter… Who will survive the night?
March
Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place (White Blanket Games, Octavi Navarro)
Life’s not easy when you live in an oppressive family environment with intransigent parents. And it gets worse if you deal with sleep deprivation due to.. nightmares. Day after day, your sanity starts crumbling to dust. This dark tale explores topics such as isolation and loneliness through the story of Phil, who will confront some terrifying truths buried deep inside him.
One Last Breath (Moonatic Studios, Maniac Panda, Catness Game Studios)
The Earth is sick and humanity is the disease. On the brink of extinction, Gaia is born to alter the environment and restore balance before it’s too late. Use the power of nature to change everything around you, clean the world and escape from lethal mutants as you do discover what happened to mankind.
April
Tales from Candleforth (Under the Bed Games, Feardemic)
Delve into a world of occultism and folk mystery through the journey of Sarah, a teenage girl with supernatural abilities who was born in a very special family. What dark secrets have they been hiding from her, and how is she related to the mysterious book Tales from Candleforth? Don’t miss this creepy but gorgeous 2D hand-drawn adventure.
Nordic Ashes (Noxfall Studios)
Ragnarök has begun! Choose your warrior and explore the 9 realms of Yggdrasil as you fight dangerous hordes of monsters in this challenging roguelite game. Survive the monsters, gather resources and boost your skills to stay alive until the End of the World. Only the strongest heroes will survive this cataclysmic event.
May
An English Haunting (Postmodern Adventures, enComplot)
Postmodern Adventures introduces us to a time when English high society was obsessed with the occult. While the rich play Ouija at home, Professor Patrick Moore puts his job on the line to prove the existence of the Great Beyond. This challenge against the clock takes him, along with a fake medium, to the most famous haunted mansion in the country.
Slam and Roll (KaleidoGames)
Monuments are under attack by aliens and only the brave members of the sports club, armed with enhanced equipment, can kick these invaders out! Team up with a friend to beat them all in this modern 2D platformer inspired by the ‘90s arcade “stage clear” games.
June
Exes Asault!! (Ertal Games)
Jorge was happy to start a new stage of his life in a new workplace… until he discovered that four of his exes would be his office mates! Until he discovered that four of his exes would be his workmates! That’s a real problem if you used to be the worst boyfriend on Earth. In this romantic comedy made visual novel, you’ll help Jorge develop a good relationship and make up for all the bad things you did to them.
Frogun Encore (Molegato, Top Hat Studios, CouchPlay Interactive)
The indie hit Frogun, a beautiful low-poly 3D platformer, got a sequel! Help Renata and Jake in a trek around the world to prevent the return of Beelzebub. Explore new environments, improve your skills and find tons of treasures as you fight against evil. You can play on your own, or team up with a friend in split screen co-op mode.
July
Cataclismo (Digital Sun, Hooded Horse)
This post-apocalyptic title follows the remnants of human civilization as they struggle to survive against those who yearn for their extinction. Players will improve their fortresses to resist the enemy attacks. But they won’t just have to repair the ramparts, but also develop more effective defense methods and, at the same time, expand the facilities taking into account the needs of its inhabitants.
Hitm3 (Xiri)
Sometimes we find very interesting experimental titles, just like Hitm3! As Nam, enjoy your days in Santiago de Chile and help your lover make his first-ever movie in this third-person slice of life adventure. Explore the city, sell empanadas to fund the film and discover the twisted side of your relationship with Dei. The story is 2-4 hours long, perfect for a quiet afternoon at home!
August
Mika and The Witch’s Mountain (Chibig, Nukefist)
Meet Mika, an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. She will have to explore every nook and cranny and soar through the sky with her magic broom in a game inspired by A Short Hike and Studio Ghibli’s films. Deliver packages, get new brooms with unique flying capabilities, and discover all the secrets hidden in the mountain while getting to know its charming inhabitants.
3 Minutes to Midnight (Scarecrow Studio)
One of the biggest surprises of this year, this comedy graphic adventure was originally announced in 2018! Follow Betty Anderson, Mayor Eliza Barret and their allies in a race against time to crack a conspiracy and save the world from extinction. Solve every puzzle that stands in your way to get new clues, and have tons of fun with every replay. There are multiple solutions for the same mystery, every of them will shape your journey.
September
Pineapple: A Bittersweet Revenge (Patrones & Escondites)
Step into the shoes of a bullied high school student and get your dream revenge against the witch who’s turning your life into a living hell. Hide pineapples in her most personal places to scare her to death. You may both learn a very important lesson at the end of it all.
Welcome To Empyreum (Tapioca Games)
This crazy cooperative game will task your squad with maintaining the Empyreum Hotel. Keep it clean and cozy by executing tasks as disparate as making the beds and taking care of alien babies, or even fumigating carnivorous plants – get ready to live unforgettable moments with your friends and family!
October
Neva (Nomada Studio, Devolver Digital)
From Nomada Studio, creators of Gris, here comes a heart-touching story on family bonds, love and commitment. In this beautiful platformer, players will step into the shoes of Alba, a young girl whose fate is tied to a wolf cub after a traumatic encounter with dark forces. As this darkness engulfs everything, Alba and her new friend, Neva, will embark on a journey against the clock to find a new home. The adventure will be full of new lessons for both of them.
Tormenture (Croxel Studios, Billete Cohete)
If you ever scoured the Internet investigating terrifying stories like the Polybius conspiracy and the Lavender Village syndrome, Tormenture will blow your mind! Play as a child who gets trapped in a cursed game, facing puzzles that will test both your wits and your instincts, and explore a vast map in search of 4 relics that will free you from this digital prison. Face all sorts of in-game dangers… as well as some other horrors that seem to have escaped into the real world.
November
Magical Bakery (Superlumen, Soedesco)
Experience the joy of creating the most delicious sweets on Earth… with a little magic as the secret ingredient! Learn the basics, develop new products and upgrade your shop to offer new and delicious creations. Each pastry, cake or candy can help your customers solve a different problem. Leave a spellbinding impression on your clients and prove yourself worthy of inheriting the Magical Bakery.
Neon Blood (Chaotic Brain Studios, Meridiem, Astrolabe Games)
This cyberpunk investigation adventure will take you to the dazzling city of Viridis in the year 2053, where you will investigate the threat of a terrorist group with detective Axel McCoin. In its 3.5 hours of gameplay, Neon Blood mixes the classic drama of noir cinema with beautiful pixel art and intense turn-based combats. It’s without a doubt, a great choice for cold and rainy nights!
December
Morkull Ragast’s Rage (Disaster Games, Selecta Play)
Unusual as it may sound, this game was originally released in physical format only and it’s now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Its digital edition will arrive on Steam and consoles on 16 January 2025. In this hilarious game, you’ll control the God of Death and help him escape the underworld to subdue the human world. The fun part is that Morkull knows he’s in a video game, so he’ll constantly break the fourth wall to communicate with the player, asking for assistance and telling some jokes. Dark humor is guaranteed!
Stars in the Trash (Valhalla Cats)
A delightful experience for those who love Disney classic movies like Lady and the Tramp or Oliver & Company. Follow Moka, a spoiled cat that runs away from home to explore the outside world and make tons of new friends. But his journey takes an unexpected turn when he meets the kennelman, a dangerous human who will put Moka into danger and make him appreciate what he left behind.
Naiad (HiWarp)
Finally, here’s a little extra! Naiad was announced two years ago and made a surprise appearance during the Wholesome Snack show. This cozy exploration game invites players to flow with its protagonist through a river full of secrets. Nature has a lot to say, if you want to listen! You’ll explore different biomes across 16 episodes, from a little and quiet spring to a forest and a cave, until reaching the vast sea. Also, the protagonist will do her part to protect nature from those humans who pollute everything.
And that’s all for today, folks! Thank you for being by our side this year, we hope you continue to be part of the Games From Spain community for a long time. Please help us keep spreading the love for Spanish games all over the world. Remember to subscribe to our mailing list to receive our monthly recaps in 2025. Also, keep in touch with us via social media – you’ll find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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