Humbles new lineup of indie games is full of beautiful animation

For the second year in a row, Humble Games — the publisher best known for its charitable bundles — held a showcase to show off some of its upcoming releases. As a label, Humble has built a diverse lineup over the years, with everything from the puzzle / home decorating game Unpacking to the sci-fi survival horror of Signalis, and the games on show today showed a similar range in style and genre.

There was a quirky action game about a teen vampire hunter and a beautiful platformer based on Japanese folklore. But there was a common thread running through the presentation: some absolutely gorgeous animation. Oh, also, there was a surprise launch, with the first-person Metroidvania game Supraland Six Inches Under out now on PlayStation and...

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