This week’s Wishlist Wednesday features three very different indie games. Each one brings a unique style, tone, and hook to the Steam wishlist.
First, REST STOP delivers psychological horror at an isolated Appalachian rest stop. Next, Adhain lets players become a god and guide villages through kindness or fear. Finally, Peaky Circus offers a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns.
Whether you want dread, divine power, or strange charm, these indie games are worth watching.
REST STOP
Developer: Ant Parade Interactive LLC
Genre: First-Person Psychological Horror
Release Date: December 28, 2026
REST STOP is a first-person psychological horror game set deep in the Appalachian Mountains. You play as Lia, a young woman who becomes stranded at a lonely highway rest stop.
However, Lia is not completely alone. Her friend is missing, strange travelers pass through the area, and the night feels more dangerous with every moment. As a result, the rest stop quickly becomes a place filled with tension, fear, and uncertainty.
REST STOP focuses on atmosphere and story-driven horror. It features a retro aesthetic, light puzzle elements, and a strong sense of dread. Instead of relying only on jump scares, the game builds unease through its setting and narrative.
For horror fans who enjoy unsettling places and emotional stories, REST STOP is one to keep on the wishlist.
➡️ Wishlist REST STOP on Steam
Adhain
Developer: Little Wormhole
Genre: God Sim / City Builder
Adhain is a god simulator and city builder where belief gives you power. Players build villages, guide followers, and expand their influence across the land.
However, the kind of god you become is up to you. You can guide your people through kindness and generosity. On the other hand, you can rule through fear, punishment, and raw power.
One of Adhain’s most interesting features is its creature system. Your creature starts young and inexperienced. Over time, it learns by watching you, your followers, and other creatures. Therefore, your choices shape how it behaves.
Adhain also includes miracles, village management, and multiplayer for up to four players. You can play alone, work with other gods, or compete for control. Because of that freedom, each world can unfold in a different way.
For fans of god games and sandbox city builders, Adhain looks like an ambitious indie game to follow.
Peaky Circus
Developer: Xod Games
Genre: Hand-Drawn Adventure
Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. It mixes charm, melancholy, and a touch of spookiness.
Players will explore strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and meet unusual characters. In addition, the game includes mini games and tight controls, which help give the adventure a playful feel.
The hand-drawn art style gives Peaky Circus a strong identity. Meanwhile, its circus world helps it stand apart from more traditional fantasy adventures.
For players who enjoy odd, charming, and slightly spooky indie games, Peaky Circus is worth a look.
➡️ Wishlist Peaky Circus on Steam
Final Thoughts
This week’s Wishlist Wednesday shows how varied indie games can be. REST STOP brings Appalachian horror and psychological tension. Adhain gives players divine power over villages and creatures. Peaky Circus adds hand-drawn charm with a strange clown-filled world.
Together, these three games offer a strong mix of fear, strategy, and adventure. Each one has a clear identity, and each one deserves a spot on the wishlist.
For more indie game spotlights, keep an eye on Wishlist Wednesday as we continue highlighting upcoming games from across the indie scene.
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