Undead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out

Key points

• Far Far West is off to a strong start after it hit Steam in early access this week.
• The co-op shooter from Evil Raptor and publisher Fireshine Games sold more than 250,000 copies in its first 48 hours.
• It typically costs $20, but there's a 10 percent launch discount until May 5. As a robot cowboy, you can play solo or form a squad with up to three friends and go bounty hunting.
• You'll hunt down elusive, dangerous targets in order to take them out and scoop up the rewards.
• You'll encounter undead enemies such as skeletons and vultures, as well as haunted mines and ghost trains.