A musical puzzle box, Consume Me on iOS and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. This time around, we'll take a look at some projects that might have slipped under your radar amid all the Summer Game Fest ballyhoo. Some are out right now, and others are on the way later. We've also got a dedicated section for demos, because it's almost Steam Next Fest time.

We're actually still in the midst of Summer Game Fest. After this edition of the roundup, be sure to check out Engadget's gaming section for our coverage from the likes of State of Play and Day of the Devs (I am so absurdly excited for Screenbound). We'll have coverage of Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase as well.

At the time of publication, there's still so much more to come from Summer Game Fest, which features games of all shapes and sizes. There are a bunch of showcases taking place this weekend. Here's what you can watch and when. All times are in ET:

Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War E-Day Direct, 1PM (how to watch)

Developer and publisher: Business Goose Studios Platform: SteamPrice: Usually $8, 20 percent off until June 18

I really like the concept of Swan Song. It's a story-driven puzzle game that takes place inside a music box. You'll compose melodies by placing notes on a chart in order to create paths for figurines to move toward a goal.

The story is based on something one of the developers went through. "While deeply personal, the narrative has been carefully crafted to resonate with everyone who has gone through similar experiences," a press release noted. Jamal Green (Toem) composed the soundtrack. Of note, Swan Song isn't the only music composition-related game I have for you this week...

day 249 – CONSUME ME is now available on the app store! i say that this game is about me having a Bad Time in high school but i PROMISE that you will have a Good Time playing.. On the iPad or iPhone..The way God intended. enjoy!!! 😘

Developers: Jenny Jiao Hsia, AP Thomson, Jie En Lee, Violet W-P, Ken "coda" Snyder Publisher: Hexecutable Platforms: iOS (previously out on Steam for PC and Mac) Price: $10

Consume Me, which debuted on Steam last year, is a coming-of-age life sim that's based on a spell in developer Jenny Jiao Hsia's teenage life. You'll try to juggle all of the responsibilities of a student in her last year of high school. Along with dealing with her studies, Jenny has to manage chores, dates with her boyfriend and an eating disorder. Time management is a key factor here.

You'll try to keep everything in balance by playing minigames, which is perhaps one reason why Consume Me could be a