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4 hours ago

GameSpot, Fandom Parent Company To Acquire The Publisher of Balatro - Kotaku

Integrated Media Company plans to acquire Playstack by buying 84.5% of Playstack interest for about £112.4 million, pending shareholder approval.
#rpg
Video games
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

This Indie RPG Isn't A Remake Of Chrono Trigger, It's Something Much Weirder

A new indie PC game presents itself as a remake of the final dungeon of the greatest RPG of all time, blending RPG, puzzles, and meta commentary.
Video games
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

This Indie RPG Isn't A Remake Of Chrono Trigger, It's Something Much Weirder

A new indie PC game presents itself as a remake of the final dungeon of the greatest RPG of all time, blending RPG, puzzles, and meta commentary.
Games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Mina The Hollower Is The First Souls-Like I've Actually Finished; Here's Why

Mina the Hollower blends souls-like difficulty with classic Zelda-style familiarity, making it approachable even for players who avoid souls-likes.
#gaming
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The best part of Mina the Hollower is how it randomizes the Zelda formula

Mina the Hollower includes a built-in randomizer that makes replaying familiar action-adventure content feel fresh and accessible.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stop the world, I want to get off and run a video rental store in the 1990s | Dominik Diamond

2026 may be challenging, but Retro Rewind, a nostalgic indie game, offers comfort and enjoyment amidst chaos.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The best part of Mina the Hollower is how it randomizes the Zelda formula

Mina the Hollower includes a built-in randomizer that makes replaying familiar action-adventure content feel fresh and accessible.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stop the world, I want to get off and run a video rental store in the 1990s | Dominik Diamond

2026 may be challenging, but Retro Rewind, a nostalgic indie game, offers comfort and enjoyment amidst chaos.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Two Brilliant-Looking Indie Games Come Out This Week

Mina the Hollower and Enter the Chronosphere headline late-May releases alongside a full schedule of major ports and new games across multiple platforms.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

CALX Is The Journey-Looking Action-RPG Soulslike I Never Knew I Needed Until I Played It - Kotaku

Expansive, open exploration action-adventure RPGs with light puzzles and banger soundtracks can feel like a Soulslike experience.
#game-demos
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

A Packed Day Of Game Reveals Just Ended With A Wave Of New Demos

Six One Indie Showcase featured demos and world premieres for action, puzzle, brawler, and turn-based music-driven games.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

A Packed Day Of Game Reveals Just Ended With A Wave Of New Demos

Over 60 indie games were revealed, many with demos and some with new looks ahead of upcoming Steam Next Fest.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

A Packed Day Of Game Reveals Just Ended With A Wave Of New Demos

Six One Indie Showcase featured demos and world premieres for action, puzzle, brawler, and turn-based music-driven games.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

A Packed Day Of Game Reveals Just Ended With A Wave Of New Demos

Over 60 indie games were revealed, many with demos and some with new looks ahead of upcoming Steam Next Fest.
#game-showcases
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

My Most Anticipated Game Of The Summer Doesn't Have A Release Date

Deltarune Chapter 5 is highly anticipated for 2026, with fans expecting a major continuation after strong cliffhangers and expanded story and mechanics.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 week ago

The 2026 Summer Showcase Schedule

Multiple summer game showcases will reveal new titles, update known projects, and offer genre-focused programming for different audiences.
fromresund Startups
1 week ago

Malmo's Odd Dreams Digital Makes a Splash: "Everything is Crab" Sells 200,000+ in 3 Days

Odd Dreams Digital has achieved a great debut with its title, "Everything is Crab." The animal evolution roguelite action game sold over 200,000 copies in its first three days, with half of those sales coming in just 24 hours.
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Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Don't Touch the Snail is an anti-cozy game that takes permadeath to the next level - Engadget

A desktop idle clicker forces constant cursor movement as a snail permanently ends the run on contact, with local and server-tracked fail states.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Haunted Chocolatier Won't Just Be Bigger Than Stardew Valley, It'll Also Be Creepier

Haunted Chocolatier is being built with far more content than Stardew Valley and a darker, slightly creepy haunted atmosphere.
Music production
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Mixtape Interview: "Where do you set your fantasy stories? You set them in places like California."

A coming-of-age game uses a head-banging soundtrack and music-structured thinking to shape heartfelt, humorous moments and player memories.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

17 Really Cool Indie Games From 2026 That We Think You'll Love

Weekly indie picks help cut through overwhelming game choice by recommending small-team releases that deserve attention.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Let it snow

Snow creates strong game mood, and Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth and Froggy Hates Snow use winter settings to deliver cozy, fearful winter experiences.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Cozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26 - Engadget

Town to City is a meditative, low-risk city builder that allows you to customize a 19th century Mediterranean landscape and grow its population, slowly unlocking new houses, businesses, social hubs, animals, jobs, crops and architectural pieces along the way. Even in the campaign, Town to City is incredibly forgiving and there's really no fail state. You're able to carve out streets and place buildings wherever you'd like, with no grid, and there are also challenges that can unlock more features and larger city sizes.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Shovel Knight Dev's Next Game Gets New Date And A Great Price

Mina the Hollower is set to release on May 29 for $19.99, aiming for success in the competitive indie game market.
#game-development
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

How The Team Behind Sniper Elite Uses A Few "Stupid" Tricks To Stand Out On Steam

Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

How The Team Behind Sniper Elite Uses A Few "Stupid" Tricks To Stand Out On Steam

Rebellion uses clear, descriptive game titles to stand out in a crowded market and manage budget constraints.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Indie Says Valve Is Blocking Its Game For Infringing On Its Own IP

Valve has blocked the demo release of Wired Tokyo 2007 due to alleged intellectual property violations by its own developer, Daikichi.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Outbound Moves Release Date Up To Avoid Subnautica 2's May 14 Launch

Subnautica 2 is releasing on May 14, prompting Outbound to move its release date to May 11 to avoid competition.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Atomfall is the latest indie game being turned into a TV show - Engadget

An adaptation of the indie game Atomfall is being developed into a TV show, expanding its mythology while staying true to its British roots.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

A Bunch Of Underrated Switch Games Are Surprisingly Cheap

Great Switch games are on sale, including lesser-known titles and indie games at discounted prices.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games thrive on creativity, proving that powerful hardware isn't necessary for great gaming experiences.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Five Standout Indies From Today's ID@Xbox Showcase

Xbox showcased a variety of indie games, highlighting unique titles like 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand' with innovative gameplay mechanics.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Microsoft Offers Veteran Employees One-Time Retirement Buyouts

Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts to employees with 70 years of combined age and service.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works

Poncle is developing three basic types of games: spinoffs to Vampire Survivors, original IPs, and roguelites with similar mechanics to Vampire Survivors, using other IPs.
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Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

PlayStation Plus April catalog adds include Horizon Remastered, Squirrel with a Gun and Frank Stone

April's PlayStation Plus lineup includes various games, with notable titles like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and The Crew Motorfest available on April 21.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Blue Prince Devs Want You To Go Into These Indie Games Blind

The Hidden Depths bundle encourages players to experience five indie games without prior knowledge for maximum enjoyment.
#video-games
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Mouse PI For Hire Review: New Classic Cartoon FPS Is Very Good

Mouse: PI For Hire features a noir story with anthropomorphic characters, blending classic animation with engaging gameplay.
Games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store

Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator offers a nostalgic, first-person experience of managing a 1990s video rental store with repetitive, engaging tasks.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Mouse PI For Hire Review: New Classic Cartoon FPS Is Very Good

Mouse: PI For Hire features a noir story with anthropomorphic characters, blending classic animation with engaging gameplay.
Games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store

Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator offers a nostalgic, first-person experience of managing a 1990s video rental store with repetitive, engaging tasks.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
#triple-i-initiative
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Games

Castlevania headlines a big list of exciting indie game reveals

The Triple-I Initiative showcased new indie games, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Prove You're Human, highlighting diverse genres and innovative gameplay.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Games

How to watch the Triple-i Initiative showcase on April 9

The Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9 will feature announcements for 40 games, including eight world premieres, with no hosts or ads.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Everything Announced At The April 2026 Triple-i Initiative

The Triple-i Initiative showcased 40 announcements for indie games, including new reveals and updates.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Castlevania headlines a big list of exciting indie game reveals

The Triple-I Initiative showcased new indie games, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Prove You're Human, highlighting diverse genres and innovative gameplay.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to watch the Triple-i Initiative showcase on April 9

The Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9 will feature announcements for 40 games, including eight world premieres, with no hosts or ads.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Mountain climbing sim Cairn is getting free DLC this summer

The DLC introduces three new climbing areas and plenty of 'fresh challenges.' There's also a new avatar, as players can now climb as Aava or the game's original sidekick Marco.
Video games
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Slay the Princess' developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing

Black Tabby Games is launching a publishing arm called Black Tabby Publishing, signing two titles to support indie developers.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Here Are 17 Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In April 2026

Tiny Bookshop is a delightful cozy management sim about running a bookstore that's making the leap to Xbox after first arriving on PC and Switch last August.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series' challenging platforming while introducing new 3D movement dynamics.
#subscription-service
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
fromwww.engadget.com
1 month ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
Venture
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Wanderstop Team Is The Latest Victim Of The Industry's Crash Out

Ivy Road is closing due to lack of funding despite positive reception of Wanderstop and an exciting new project, Engine Angel.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.
Vue
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Visual Novel Database Founder Passes Away

Yoran Heling, founder of The Visual Novel Database, passed away, leaving a significant impact on the visual novel community and gaming history.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The Steam Spring Sale is here with discounts on Arc Raiders, Hades 2 and much more

Steam Spring Sale offers significant discounts on games through March 26, including recent 2025 releases and classic titles across multiple genres.
#nintendo-switch-2
Games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches for Switch 2 on March 26

Kena: Bridge of Spirits, an award-winning 2021 indie game, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026, featuring Zelda-like gameplay with exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Two fantastic indie games not named Blue Prince also just arrived on Switch

Minishoot' Adventures and Öoo are standout indie games that debuted on Nintendo Switch 2, with Minishoot' also releasing on PS5 and Xbox, while Öoo combines puzzle-platformer gameplay with innovative bomb mechanics.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Nintendo Indie World: 18 Games We Saw

Nintendo's Indie World Showcase revealed multiple independent games launching on Switch and Switch 2, including action, puzzle, and adventure titles across various release dates.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Blue Prince headlines Nintendo's lineup of Switch 2 indie games

Nintendo showcased indie games for Switch 2, featuring Blue Prince launching today and multiple titles across various genres releasing throughout 2025 and 2026.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

5 Neat New Indie Games You Need To Check Out This Weekend

Three indie games offer unique experiences: a co-op horror extraction game with dream rituals, a 3D platformer about raccoon theft, and a browser-based glasses cleaning simulator.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games this week feature diverse genres including a roguelike shooter with tether mechanics, a cooperative environmental cleanup game with real-world donations, and a minesweeper-style card game.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bafta games awards 2026: Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead the nominations

The 2026 Bafta Games Awards nominations showcase diverse games ranging from indie titles to blockbusters, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading nominations after winning multiple game of the year awards.
#game-trials
Games
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google Play Games now lets you try the full version before you buy

Google Play Games introduces Game Trials for free testing of paid games, Community Posts for player discussion, Sidekick AI overlay for in-game tips, and expands paid game catalog with cross-platform play.
Games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Google Play will let you try a game before you buy it

Google Play introduces Game Trials allowing free trial periods for paid games, Gemini-powered Play Games Sidekick for in-game assistance, and expanded indie game offerings with PC optimization.
Games
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more | TechCrunch

Google Play expands gaming offerings with paid indie games, game trials, cross-platform play, wishlists, and community features to create a comprehensive gaming hub.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

A bite-sized adventure that puts a wrench into the classic Zelda formula

Ratcheteer DX successfully captures the classic Legend of Zelda spirit in a concise postapocalyptic adventure, requiring players to solve problems with minimal guidance.
Video games
fromkotaku.com
2 months ago

You're Not Supposed To Beat Maniac Mansion In Four Hours

Woe Industries' Adventure Game Aptitude Test challenged 831 players to complete Maniac Mansion in four hours, with only two succeeding, revealing the game's intentional difficulty rather than modern gamer incompetence.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Slay The Spire 2 Already Has 97% Positive Reviews As It Explodes

Slay the Spire 2 dominates Steam Early Access with 399,273 concurrent players, becoming the highest-played roguelike ever and ranking fourth among all Steam games.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The Playdate Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale is here

Panic is running a two-week sale on Playdate games through March 19 to celebrate the platform's three-year anniversary, with 423 games available in the catalog.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Switch 2 this spring, with a sequel announced for later in 2026 on PS5 and PC.
#steam-next-fest
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Five of the most interesting upcoming indie games

Steam Next Fest showcases diverse indie games beyond dominant genres like co-op extraction shooters and roguelike deck-builders, offering varied gaming experiences through downloadable demos.
#nintendo-switch
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Nintendo just announced an Indie World Showcase for tomorrow at 9AM ET

Nintendo will host an Indie World Showcase on March 3 featuring approximately 15 minutes of news and trailers for indie games launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Switch 2 Is About To Get A Fresh Batch Of Cool Indie Game News

Nintendo's Indie World Showcase on March 3 will feature approximately 15 minutes of indie game announcements for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including highly anticipated titles like Mina the Hollower.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Nintendo just announced an Indie World Showcase for tomorrow at 9AM ET

Nintendo will host an Indie World Showcase on March 3 featuring approximately 15 minutes of news and trailers for indie games launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Switch 2 Is About To Get A Fresh Batch Of Cool Indie Game News

Nintendo's Indie World Showcase on March 3 will feature approximately 15 minutes of indie game announcements for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including highly anticipated titles like Mina the Hollower.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Steam Next Fest, a different flavor of The Witcher and other new indie games worth checking out

Steam Next Fest showcases diverse indie games including Raccoin, a coin-pushing roguelike deckbuilder with exploitable mechanics, and The Eternal Life of Goldman, a hand-drawn platform adventure.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Tunic publisher claims TikTok ran 'racist, sexist' AI ads for one of its games without its knowledge

TikTok used generative AI to alter Finji's game ads without permission, producing sexualized imagery; TikTok initially denied evidence before later acknowledging it.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Bonkers Driving Sim Mad Bus Lets You Unleash Hell On Traffic

Mad Bus Simulator weaponizes and upgrades a city bus to enforce on-time service by destroying traffic, disciplining riders, and earning resources through damage.
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Relooted, Reanimal and other new indie games worth checking out

It's really neat that Motion Twin and Evil Empire - the studios behind Dead Cells and its expansions, respectively - are getting to make a proper Castlevania game. While it might not be developing many games in-house anymore, giving external studios the chance to run with its franchises is a very smart move on Konami's part. Not least because we're getting a Silent Hill game set in Scotland as well.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The hottest indie game is about breeding cats with ADHD and dyslexia

"It was like the most positive response I've ever had to anything I posted," he says. On Reddit and TikTok, fans expressed gratitude and excitement for the inclusion. "Everybody was like, 'This is the perfect representation for autism. I feel seen,' etc., etc.," McMillen says. "That felt like somebody opened the door and said, 'Go on. Go ahead, do your thing.'"
Video games
Games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

How to watch PlayStation's hour-long State of Play and what to expect

PlayStation's State of Play on Feb 12 will run over an hour, spotlighting third-party, indie, PlayStation Studios games including Marathon and possible Silent Hill updates.
Fundraising
fromEngadget
3 months ago

This Itch.io bundle to help Minnesota includes over 1,200 games and costs just $10

An Itch.io bundle of nearly 1,300 games is raising funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota to support immigrants affected by ICE actions.
Games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Hotline Miami meets football, the power of video editing and other new indie games worth checking out

A satirical text-based genAI horror game and a tactical, one-hit top-down football action game are among new indie releases to try.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mewgenics review infinite ways to skin a cat

Mewgenics is a brutal roguelike about mutated, perma-death cats that combines squad-based dungeon runs with emergent pet-sim breeding and dark, tasteless humor.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Everything We Saw At Today's Nintendo Partner Direct

Nintendo Direct revealed new Switch 2 releases including Orbitals, Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, Captain Tsubasa II, Tokyo Scramble, Valheim, and Hollow Knight: Switch 2 Edition.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

More Cult of the Lamb, a World War II computer mystery and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games continue to release substantial updates and expansions while portable, pocketable devices prove more practical than bulky handhelds for travel play.
Video games
fromQueerty
4 months ago

1348 Ex Voto puts a lesbian knight in the jousting seat & she's kicking all the boys' asses - Queerty

A medieval action game centers a lesbian knight's quest and lesbian romance, offering cinematic combat, strong representation, and major early interest.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Warhammer-Inspired FTL-Like Taken Down By Weird DMCA Notice

Void War, an FTL-style Warhammer 40K indie game, was delisted from Steam after a DMCA notice submitted under the fictional name 'Mal Reynolds'.
fromPolygon
9 months ago

Time Flies when you're thinking about dying

So long as I manage to avoid lightbulbs or stay out of wine glasses, the buzzing will inevitably give way to silence. My wings will abruptly stop flapping and I'll careen towards the ground like an asteroid. I'll become a speck on a rug, a bit of debris absent-mindedly vacuumed up by someone who has no idea what adventures I've been on in the past minute.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

More Cult of the Lamb, a World War II computer mystery and other new indie games worth checking out

I love my Steam Deck. I really truly do. It's a fantastic machine. And yet when I brought it with me on a five-week trip over the holidays, I used it for barely an hour the entire time. That doesn't really justify the space and weight it takes up in my bag. The same holds true for my Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation Portal.
Video games
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Papers Please but with zombies, a farming-based shoot-'em-up and other new indie games worth checking out

A Valentine's Day-themed Steam festival will run Feb 13–20 featuring over 100 love-themed indie games, while several new indie releases like Quarantine Zone arrive now.
Video games
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Indie Developer Deleting Entire Game From Steam Due to Shame From Having Used AI

An indie developer is deleting his partially AI-made game from Steam after concluding AI-generated assets harm the economy, environment, and game-making integrity.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Dev Plans To Voluntarily Delete AI-Generated Game

I made this game during the summer in couple months and thought to use AI because in university there is so much brainwashing on students and all the tools are given for free,
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

$8 Is Basically $5 When It Comes To Buying Games, Peak Dev Says

Setting a $7.99 price point leverages psychological pricing so players perceive it as roughly $5, increasing perceived value without hitting a higher price tier.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Dev Deletes AI Steam Game After New Girlfriend Convinces Him It's Bad

An indie developer is removing his AI-generated Steam game because he concluded AI assets harm the economy, environment, and game-making ethics.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

10 Mysterious Games To Check Out In Steam's Detective Fest

Steam's Detective Fest highlights lesser-known investigative games and offers demos for upcoming titles like The Ratline and Surradia alongside classic and indie picks.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Peak Dev Explains The Bonkers Psychology Behind Game Prices

Game pricing follows psychological tiers where small nominal differences register as the same price, driving indie developers to optimize discounts and price points.
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