Top 5 Indie Mega Booth Games - PAX 2013

The video presents a concise, enthusiast overview of five indie games showcased at the Indie Mega Booth during PAX 2013, with the host explaining that the list is unordered. The segment starts by highlighting Life Goes On, described as appearing like a traditional platformer but requiring you to die in order to progress, which reframes the usual goal of avoiding failure into a deliberate mechanic. Next, Aztez is discussed as a hybrid that blends city-building with a side-scrolling combat phase, emphasizing its graceful shift from strategy to action when opponents disrupt your city. The third title, That Dragon, Cancer, is presented in a markedly different light from the rest of the booth games: slower, somber, and emotionally immersive, using voice and family-centered storytelling to deepen the player experience. The host then mentions Nekro, drawing a comparison to classic Warcraft III style undead rush missions, where a villain controls a horde to wreck innocent targets. Throughout, the host notes the variety and innovation on display at the booth, praising how each game brings a distinct tone and mechanic to the indie scene, and closes by inviting viewers to subscribe and share their own favorite Indie Mega Booth title. A brief postscript acknowledges a temporary audio loss for That Dragon, Cancer, explaining a re-recording that occurred after returning from PAX. The overall tone is celebratory and curiosity-driven, aiming to spark interest in both the showcased titles and indie game development more broadly.

Topics · indie games · video game conventions · game design · review · gaming culture · events and booths