Sundays are for resting, coffee, and—if you hang out on r/Games—discovering the next big indie hit. Every week, the “Indie Sunday” hub opens its doors to developers from around the world, allowing them to showcase their passion projects. It is arguably the best place on the internet to find games that haven’t been swallowed by the marketing algorithms yet.
This week’s thread (November 30, 2025) was absolutely stacked. We saw everything from massive sequels we have been waiting years for, to bizarre experimental titles that only an indie dev would dare to make. If you missed the thread, don’t worry. We have curated the top five standouts that deserve a spot on your wishlist.
1. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
The headliner of the day was undoubtedly Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. The developers dropped a new gameplay clip showing off the expanded shop management mechanics, and the community went wild. The sequel takes everything that made the original addictive—dungeon crawling by night, shopkeeping by day—and cranks it up to eleven.
New features showcased include:
- Multi-floor Shops: You aren’t just managing one room anymore; you are building a retail empire.
- Rival Merchants: NPCs that will try to undercut your prices and steal your customers.
- The Endless Vault: A new roguelite dungeon that changes every time you enter, designed for infinite replayability.
2. Demonschool
If you love Persona style social sims but crave the tactical depth of Into the Breach, Demonschool is your new obsession. The dev team showed off a “boss battle” clip where movement is key. In this game, you don’t just attack; you manipulate the battlefield to create combos.
The art style is a striking mix of 2D characters in a 3D world, dripping with Italian horror cinema vibes. It looks stylish, confident, and incredibly difficult in the best way possible.
3. Battle Lads
Sometimes, you just want a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Enter Battle Lads by Burning Bagel Games. The pitch? It is a “light 4X strategy game that turns into an action roguelike when armies clash.”
One moment you are managing resources and expanding your territory on a hex grid, and the next you are zoomed in, controlling a single unit in a chaotic brawl. It is a genre-mashup that feels fresh, and the colorful, wobbly art style gives it a deceptively casual look. Don’t be fooled—the strategy layer looks surprisingly deep.
4. Rue Valley
For the narrative lovers, Rue Valley was the emotional heavyweight of the thread. This isometric RPG deals with a protagonist stuck in a time loop, but unlike Deathloop or Outer Wilds, the focus here is on mental health and social interactions.
The developers highlighted the “Status Effect” system, where your emotional state (Anxious, Confident, Depressed) changes available dialogue options. It is a clever way to gamify personality without making it feel like a spreadsheet.
5. Wall World 2
The original Wall World was a sleeper hit, and the sequel looks to expand on the “vertical mining” concept. You pilot a giant robo-spider climbing an infinite wall, mining for resources while fending off waves of alien bugs. The new trailer showed off co-op gameplay, which is a game-changer. Now one player can drive and mine while the other mans the turrets. It is the perfect “podcast game” to chill out with on a Sunday.
Conclusion
This week’s Indie Sunday proved once again that the most innovative ideas aren’t coming from the AAA giants—they are coming from small teams posting GIFs on Reddit. Whether you are into managing a magical shop or fighting inner demons (literally), there is something here for you. Support indie devs, wishlist these games, and keep an eye out for next week’s thread!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Indie Sunday on Reddit?
Indie Sunday is a weekly event on the r/Games subreddit where independent developers are allowed to promote their own games, share trailers, and interact with the community.
2. When is Moonlighter 2 coming out?
The developers are targeting a Q1 2026 release, though a playable demo is expected to drop during the next Steam Next Fest.
3. Is Demonschool turn-based?
Yes, it is a tactical turn-based RPG, but it emphasizes movement and positioning rather than just selecting attacks from a menu.
4. Can I play these games on console?
Most of the featured titles (like Moonlighter 2 and Rue Valley) are confirmed for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Switch 2 ports are also rumored for several of them.
5. Are these games available to play now?
Some have demos available on Steam right now (check the r/Games thread for direct links), while others are currently available to wishlist for future release.