2024 proved to be a landmark year for independent game developers. A confluence of factors, from innovative gameplay mechanics to compelling narratives and accessible distribution platforms, allowed indie games to not only thrive but dominate the gaming conversation....
Indie Games
Hyper Light Breaker’s Extraction Twist Sets it Apart from Escape from Tarkov.
Heart Machine, the brilliant minds behind the critically acclaimed Hyper Light Drifter, are back with a new adventure in the same vibrant universe: Hyper Light Breaker. While sharing some DNA with its predecessor, Breaker forges its own path, carving a unique niche in...
10 Cozy Games with Satisfying Grindy Gameplay Loops
Cozy games offer a relaxing escape, but sometimes a little bit of grind can add to the satisfaction. These 10 games perfectly blend the calming atmosphere of cozy games with compelling gameplay loops that keep you coming back for more. Whether it's tending to your...
Defender’s Quest 2: Mists of Ruin Launches This Month!
Get ready to defend the realm once again! Level Up Labs, the indie studio behind the acclaimed tower defense/RPG hybrid Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten, is finally unleashing its long-awaited sequel, Defender's Quest 2: Mists of Ruin, later this month! After...
Indie FPS DEFICIT takes inspiration from Half-Life and Condemned.
Fans of atmospheric, story-driven first-person shooters are in for a treat! DEFICIT, a new indie FPS developed by ITEM42, is taking cues from genre giants like Half-Life and Condemned: Criminal Origins, promising a blend of immersive narrative, environmental...
Escape a Crumbling Building in CRUEL, a Nostalgic Roguelike FPS.
Indie game developers have a knack for tapping into that nostalgic itch, and CRUEL, a fast-paced roguelike FPS by one-man developer James Dorman, looks to be scratching it just right. Imagine a blend of classic shooter aesthetics with the addictive replayability of a...
Run a rigged arcade in Prize Denied, the devious management sim.
A new management sim is on the horizon, and it's bringing a healthy dose of morally ambiguous fun to the genre. Prize Denied, developed by snownooo, puts you in the slick shoes of an arcade owner with a penchant for profit, even if it means bending the rules a little...
Balatro Cements 2024 as a Stellar Year for Indie Games
2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year for indie games, and the recent release of Balatro has only solidified that claim. This charming puzzle game, developed by the solo developer Lucas Pope (creator of the critically acclaimed Papers, Please and Return of the Obra...
Crowncity: a Free Skyrim-like RPG Wields Farming and Adventure on Steam.
Looking for a free RPG that blends the thrilling adventure of Skyrim with the relaxing charm of Stardew Valley? Look no further! Crowncity, a new open-world action RPG with a heavy emphasis on farming and crafting, its demo has landed on Steam, offering players a...
Squid Game: Unleashed – A Netflix Win, But An Indie Game Loss?
Netflix's global phenomenon, Squid Game, captivated audiences with its brutal social commentary and high-stakes children's games. The show's immense popularity inevitably sparked a wave of video game adaptations, both official and fan-made. While this might seem like...
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