Stories from players and creators, events, recommendations, and ways the indie game community comes together.
Shape Swarm doubled its wishlist during Steam Next Fest — from 49 to 110. The core loop is complete, player feedback is already shaping improvements, and the final evolution has entered the arena. Now it’s time to polish the timed mode and prepare for launch. Devlog – March 1st The Last Day of Next Fest … Read more
This week marks a major milestone for Digital Sagas. Shape Swarm is featured in Steam Next Fest, we’re closing in on full gameplay completion, and we’re excited to announce a new action-roguelike project, Cartridge Carnage. Meanwhile, Indie Sagas continues expanding with our first curated Mini Showcase. Here’s everything we’ve been building. —- 🎮 Shape Swarm … Read more
It’s Super Bowl Sunday. The TV is on, snacks are nearby, and like a lot of folks, we’re watching the big game this weekend.I’m writing this before the final score, so by the time you’re reading this… the outcome is already decided. That feels oddly appropriate for a devlog. —- Shape Swarm & Steam Next … Read more
Hey everyone 👋This weekend we took a short break from our regular development schedule. Instead, we participated in the Global Game Jam. The Global Game Jam is the world’s largest game creation event. It brings together hundreds of thousands of developers worldwide. This year, we joined in person with our local IGDA chapter in San Diego. That made the … Read more
This will be our final post of 2025, and what a year it’s been. 2025 was intense, creative, exhausting, and incredibly rewarding for Digital Sagas. We shipped demos, re-scoped projects, learned new skills, launched a brand-new site, and laid the groundwork for what will be our first full commercial release. This devlog is a look back … Read more
The indie scene has been on fire this year—packed with bold artistic risks, unforgettable storytelling, and creative leaps that could only come from studios unburdened by AAA expectations. As 2025 closes in, the Indie Game Awards (IGAs) have unveiled their full list of nominees, highlighting the teams and titles that pushed the medium forward in … Read more
Award Season & The Rise of the Indies As award season approaches, 2025 has proven something special — indie games are leading the conversation.Smaller teams, bold visions, and handcrafted worlds are standing shoulder to shoulder with blockbuster releases. This is the year where creativity outshines scale, and storytelling carries more weight than spectacle. Here are … Read more
Several Indie Playtest Fest games are now available on itch.io. These builds show off the creative and experimental side of indie development. From football strategy to hoverboard racing and wasteland survival, each title offers a different kind of chaos. ⚽ Rogue Football CardGame Developer: One Joyful Day🎮 Play on itch.io Rogue Football CardGame mixes football and card-battling, inspired by Tim Blacklock’s Premier … Read more
This week we continue celebrating Indie Playtest Fest, a global event where independent developers invite players to try early builds and share feedback. It’s the perfect time to explore new genres, find hidden gems, and help shape games still in development. Below are three standout titles from this year’s lineup. Each one shows the creativity and … Read more
For years, Andrea, known online as InfamousAndrea, was a talented Roblox developer whose games reached more than 120 million visits. Their creativity and understanding of online communities helped shape engaging worlds that players connected with instantly. Now, Andrea’s journey from Roblox developer to TikTok creator marks an inspiring evolution of creativity. Under the name @kxttydrea, … Read more