Deep dives into standout indie studios, hidden gems, and the creators pushing games in bold new directions.
Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that blends soulslike combat with metroidvania exploration, all wrapped in a bleak and introspective narrative. Developed by Volviir, Gravethorn follows an amnesiac Inquisitor searching through a cursed city—not to save it, but to understand how everything fell apart. From the very start, the game establishes a heavy tone. A living curse spreads beneath stone … Read more
Don’t Stop, Girlypop! is a fast, stylish arena shooter where movement is everything. Standing still is not an option. Released on January 29, 2026, the game turns speed into survival and love into power. ❤ Just ❤ Don’t ❤ Stop ❤ Moving! ❤ Developed by Funny Fintan Softworks, Don’t Stop, Girlypop! blends classic boomer shooter chaos with modern movement design. … Read more
Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road is a tower-survivor roguelite from Ludogram that blends action combat, base-building, and roguelike progression into one constantly moving city. Instead of defending a static base, you protect an entire city on wheels as it pushes south toward the Ark—while endless hordes try to tear it apart. Part tower defense, part survivor-like, and … Read more
and Roger is a short psychological interactive novel developed by TearyHand Studio. The game places players inside the fragmented perspective of a young girl who wakes up to find her father missing—and a stranger in his place. At first, the morning feels ordinary. However, that sense of normalcy quickly fades. A man sits in the living … Read more
Terra Invicta is a sprawling, uncompromising grand strategy game from Pavonis Interactive that asks a terrifying question: What if humanity discovered an alien invasion was coming—and still couldn’t agree on what to do about it? Blending global geopolitics, ideological warfare, and hard-science space expansion, Terra Invicta puts you in control of a shadow organization shaping humanity’s response to first … Read more
Three incredible indies worth discovering this week. Hello Saga Companions! Every week I love shining a spotlight on games that don’t always get the attention they deserve — small teams with big ideas, experimental mechanics, beautiful art, or stories that stick with you long after you log off. This week’s Hidden Gems lineup features:🔹 A … 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
Festival Dates: November 1–10, 2025Official Site: https://indieplaytestfest.comShowcase Trailer: Watch on YouTube 🧩 What Is Indie Playtest Fest? Indie Playtest Fest 2025 unites independent developers from around the world for a week of discovery, feedback, and community collaboration. Starting November 1, players can explore a diverse lineup of in-development indie games and earn rewards for sharing their insights. Each participating developer … Read more