Notice how I specifically say “physics” and not “realistic physics.” Because, as far as I know, wagon-carrying cattle cannot leap from mountain to mountain; if only we lived in a world where such a mode of transportation existed.

Let’s Go Find El Doradois an indie game developed forLudum Dare 16. You can think of it as a reimagining of the classicOregon Trailstory, complete with — yes, quit asking already — dysentery. What is it with you people and dysentery?

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

According to creator Justin Smith, game features include “realistic Conestoga wagon physics, 3 exciting diseases, and the legendary city of gold.” On a slow day like today, we need games like this to survive. Hell, we need games like this all the time. It’s hilariousandeducational (probably).

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Indie game collage of Blue Prince, KARMA, and The Midnight Walk

Close up shot of Jackie in the Box

Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover

The ghost at the end of the hallway