Xbox Games Showcase 2025 wasn’t all about throwing in mega AAA hits, there were some interesting indie titles too. If you’re a fan of Little Nightmare, this one game can pique your interest. What might that be? It’s Keeper. Pretty odd name, but it fits the peculiar nature of the game.
Technically, it’s a story about a lighthouse that can come to life for some unknown reason. Still, it’s an interesting concept, as some gameplay clips showed us some unique concepts. Moreover, the art style is similar to Little Nightmare, which is grim yet hopeful. Come on now, let us walk you through the world of Keeper.
Keeper is just another of Double Fine’s wacky games
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 was pretty exciting, as many great projects were revealed. The Outer Worlds 2 might have been the highlight of the show, but other titles held their weight. Even though a lot of flashy games were shown, Keeper managed to stand out.
Now, you might find Keeper to be offbeat, but such is the case for their other games as well. For instance, Psychonauts! You’re a kid with mind powers who is trying to overcome others’ fears after running away from a circus. A bit crazy to hear, but surreal ideas are in the DNA of Double Fine developers, so we shouldn’t expect less.
To double down on weirdness, Double Fine has created Keeper, which is about a living lighthouse. From the looks of the trailer, this mysterious lighthouse is on a journey through unknown lands. But it is not alone, as there’s a dodo-looking green seabird to accompany it.
The game is all about companionship, as both the bird and the lighthouse seem to be working together to overcome obstacles. It won’t be a Double Fine game if it doesn’t have fun puzzles, right? You pay close attention, the light beam seems to be a crucial part of the gameplay.
While games are all about high-fidelity graphics and complex mechanics nowadays, a bit of wackiness is a breath of fresh air. Think of it, you’re a lighthouse and a small green bird is lifting you with its wings. That’s hilarious and unique at the same time!
This level of absurdity is something gamers love, and Double Fine never fails to deliver that. Xbox Games Showcase 2025 was the perfect place to reveal such a unique game and got worthy attention. Keeper will be out on October 17, 2025, so mark it on your calendars.
Indie games are a quintessential part of the gaming ecosystem
While most of the gaming industry might bask in the glory of AAA titles, indie games have some that others don’t. Just take a look at Call of Duty, for instance. It was a first-person shooter that was full of predatory microtransactions. Similarly, EA Sports has been producing the same game IP sequel every single year with stuff like UFC and FC, which is boring.
Indie games, however, don’t focus on making large-scale businesses out of their games. It’s a show of pure passion for the entertainment medium and thinking out of the box. We got games like Clair Obscur, Schedule 1, REPO, and more, which are based on unique ideas.
The success of indie games has put AAA studios to shame as well. Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘ player count looks like rookie numbers compared to what masterstroke indie titles have. It’s all about being relatable of being fun to the customers, which is why Keeper looks promising.
We all might focus on big titles, but smaller studios seem to be producing better quality games as of 2025. The challenging sales of major studios show how much they are lacking. If smaller studios can make better products, what’s stopping big shots? The competition from indie devs is what’s driving the industry now, and that’s a good thing.
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