5 Indie Games to Play This Weekend: Haunted Museums and Office Worms

A haunted museum, a medieval library, and a worm with deadlines

Looking for something different to play this weekend? These five indie games and demos are available on PC for September 5–6, 2026, with four free demos to get you started.

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1. Nightwatch at The Museum

A night shift in a Javanese museum turns into an investigation of its hidden past. Ariverse Studio‘s psychological horror game draws on local folklore, with patrols, incident reports, and records that challenge the official story. Its new demo offers a first look at that unsettling setup.

Status: Free demo released September 1; full game coming soon. Play the demo on Steam.

Nightwatch at The Museum Teaser Trailer

2. Monk Took Book

Shelve books by day, remember where they belong, and defend the collection after dark. SquarePlay Games mixes library management with physics and combat, playable solo or with up to three friends. For more games to share, see our co-op games list.

Status: Released September 3; free demo available. Find it on Steam.

3. Allumeria

Infinimelon‘s voxel sandbox pairs building with dungeon crawling and boss battles. Blocks can be reshaped and painted, while new equipment and abilities drive progression. A recent Early Access launch makes this a timely option for players who want construction and adventuring in the same world.

Status: Early Access since August 28; free demo available. Find it on Steam.

4. Rogue Blight

CodeRadGames brings Souls-inspired combat into a 2D roguelite, with branching routes and equipment choices shaping each run. If your weekend needs something more demanding, the demo offers a way to sample its combat before buying the newly released full game.

Status: Released September 3; free demo available. Find it on Steam.

5. Worming from Home

The newest release here puts a worm in an office job. Developed by Zach Northrop and Mason Sabharwal, this physics-based comedy has you fling yourself across a keyboard to answer messages and fill out spreadsheets. Being spineless is part of the job description.

Status: Released September 4; paid full game. Find it on Steam.

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