Early looks at upcoming indie games — trailers, first impressions, and what to expect.
January 25, 2026 Hey everyone 👋 Hope you’re having a great week and staying warm wherever you are. As always, thanks so much for being here and supporting what we’re building—it really does mean a lot. Things are moving quickly on the dev side, and this week brought some fun gameplay progress along with a … Read more
Mystery games work best when they trust players to slow down and pay attention. They reward curiosity, patience, and careful thinking. This week’s Wishlist Wednesday highlights story-rich indie mystery games that put narrative and character first. Some focus on grounded crime stories. Others lean into stylized horror or strange sci-fi worlds. However, all of them value storytelling over spectacle. If … Read more
This is our first Wishlist Wednesday of the year, and we’re starting strong. This week, we’re highlighting a lineup of indie games that span reflective storytelling, strategic experimentation, co-op spectacle, and high-intensity survival. Whether you’re looking for something emotional, tactical, or chaotic, these titles are all worth keeping on your radar. If any of them catch your … Read more
Every Wednesday, we spotlight indie games that deserve a place on your Steam wishlist — whether they’re pushing genre boundaries, offering deep customization, or delivering pure arcade chaos. This week’s picks span survival sandboxes, punishing boss rush combat, and competitive party sports. Let’s dive in. ORMOD: Directive Developer: House 16 Software🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3424730/ORMOD_Directive/ Choose. Build. Automate. Fight. Survive. … Read more
This week’s Wishlist Wednesday dives into three wildly different—yet equally hype-worthy—indie games you should absolutely have on your radar. From neon-vector shmup tunnels, to a combat-heavy Mexican Metroidvania steeped in folklore, to a chaotic roguelike reality show run by actual gods… there’s something for every flavor of indie fan. If you discover something new you love, be … Read more
Fear Friday is back with a new roundup of indie horror games for October 2025. Sometimes horror isn’t about haunted mansions or ancient curses — it’s about the small, familiar moments that twist just a little too far. This week’s lineup turns everyday jobs into existential nightmares: delivering pizzas, running a convenience store, and even saving a princess. … Read more
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite from indie developer Kenny Sun and publisher Devolver Digital. It takes classic ricochet arcade action and twists it into a fantasy roguelite, where every bounce, smash, and fusion reshapes your run. At its core is the Ball Fusion system. You can experiment with over 60 unique balls to discover wild synergies and … Read more
This week we’re shuffling cards and rolling dice — because nothing says “indie chaos” like a deckbuilder with a twist. Our focus is on upcoming deckbuilding roguelikes, a subgenre that blends the careful planning of strategy games with the unpredictability of dice rolls. The result? Every run feels like a gamble, and every synergy you discover … Read more
Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game is an upcoming roguelike deckbuilder from Giant Light Studios. On the surface, it looks simple: flip the good cards, avoid the bad ones. In reality, the game hides a surreal mix of corporate dread, dark humor, and push-your-luck mechanics that can turn every turn into a gamble. With inspirations drawn from Inscryption, Severance, and Balatro, … Read more
This week’s Wishlist Wednesday features Pumpkin Woods, a survival craft game where witchcraft meets cozy exploration and hidden dangers. 🎃 Featured Game: Pumpkin Woods Pumpkin Woods is a witch-themed open world survival craft sandbox where you’ll collect magical ingredients, build your cozy witch home, and uncover the secrets hidden deep in the forest. From brewing potions and furnishing your cabin … Read more