20 INDIE GAMES ON MAC! - April Edition (Native/CrossOver 24)

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Introducing a new type of video... Indie Games of the Month! In this month's episode, we’ve handpicked 20 fantastic indie games all released in April 2024, all of which are playable on Mac, either natively or using CodeWeaver's CrossOver 24! To download CrossOver's free trial go to https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover...

Whether diving into the deep blue sea in the "Shells-like" adventure ‘Another Crab’s Treasure’, exploring abandoned pools in the liminal horror game ‘POOLS’, or running over innocent civilians in ‘Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom’, there’s something here for everyone! As always, a big thank you to Jfishin for making this video possible.

These games have all been tested on Mac and should be playable from start to finish! Game footage was captured using M1 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros! Please note that some official trailer footage is shown during gameplay. Enjoy the video and thanks for watching.

Please note that the star rating given for each game is based on performance.

How We Rate Performance:
★★★ -The game launches and is playable, with only some minor issues
★★★★ - The game runs with excellent performance and minimal issues
★★★★★ - Perfect performance; the game runs flawlessly on Mac, achieving a solid 60+ FPS and feels native to the platform

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - No Rest for the Wicked
1:11 - Sker Ritual
2:04 - From Glory to Goo
2:41 - Content Warning
3:18 - Minishoot Adventures
4:02 - Kitchen Crisis
4:42 - Akatori: Chapter 1
5:44 - Saviorless
6:33 - QUIT TODAY
7:14 - Biomorph
8:09 - Sons of Valhalla
8:47 - Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom
9:45 - Children of the Sun
10:46 - Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother
11:37 - Rumble Club
12:48 - King’s Grave
13:47 - POOLS
15:00 - Swarm
15:55 - Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes
17:21 - Another Crab’s Treasure

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Content Warning - https://store.steampowered.com/app/28...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★
Notes: Use DXVK if you want to create a lobby and invite friends. Use D3DMetal if you are joining friends. Mac port possible in the future.

From Glory to Goo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/26...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★★

Minishoot’ Adventures - https://store.steampowered.com/app/16...
Method: Mac Native
Performance: ★★★★★

Kitchen Crisis - https://store.steampowered.com/app/21...
Method: Mac Native
Performance: ★★★★★

Saviorless - https://store.steampowered.com/app/14...
Methods: Mac Native
Performance: ★★★★★

QUIT TODAY - https://store.steampowered.com/app/18...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★

BIOMORPH - https://store.steampowered.com/app/14...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★★
Notes: Use DXVK if you want to use VSync.

Sons of Valhalla - https://store.steampowered.com/app/14...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★★
Notes: Use DXVK if you want to use VSync.

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom - https://store.steampowered.com/app/20...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★★

Children of Sun - https://store.steampowered.com/app/13...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★
Notes: Would recommend using controller. M1 Pro recommended.

Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother - https://store.steampowered.com/app/23...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★
Notes: Base M1 requires lowest settings for playable experience. D3DMetal is essential. Upon hitting play, select "no" on graphics driver popup. Minor graphical issue: water appears white instead of blue.

No Rest for the Wicked - https://store.steampowered.com/app/13...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★
Notes: Early access means performance may be suboptimal. Play on lower settings. 16GB RAM and MSync is required. A Mac port is in development.

Sker Ritual - https://store.steampowered.com/app/14...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★
Notes: Runs well, but the M1 Pro kernel panicked on high settings (M3 Max did not). Lower settings or use DXVK for better stability. The base M1 should be fine at low settings with D3DMetal. Recommended: 16GB RAM.

Kingsgrave - https://store.steampowered.com/app/26...
Method: Mac Native
Performance: ★★★★★

Swarm Grinder - https://store.steampowered.com/app/13...
Method: Mac Native
Performance: ★★★★★

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - https://store.steampowered.com/app/16...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★
Notes: Use DXVK if you want to use VSync. Very minor graphical errors.

Rumble Club - https://store.steampowered.com/app/26...
Method: Mac Native
Performance: ★★★★★

Another Crab’s Treasure - https://store.steampowered.com/app/18...
Method: Crossover
Performance: ★★★★
Notes: Full game tested, M1Pro 1080p max settings, 50-60 avg with dips. Base m1 could have a playable experience at lowered settings.

CrossOver 24 - https://www.codeweavers.com/store?ad=...

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