Deep dives into standout indie studios, hidden gems, and the creators pushing games in bold new directions.
Exploring the indie frontier beyond Steam. đ Why Itch.io Matters While Steam dominates the PC market, Itch.io remains one of the most important spaces for independent creators. Itâs an open platform that gives developers total control over pricing, visibility, and creative freedomâwithout the gatekeeping or algorithms that often bury small projects. Itch.io is where experimental … Read more
Fragments of Dread â False Haven is a free-to-play psychological horror game developed by Domnaier. In this first episode of the Fragments of Dread anthology, you play as Luca, a young boy staying with his grandmother for the night. What begins as a quiet visit quickly spirals into a surreal nightmare after a disturbing phone call â forcing you to question whatâs … Read more
Steam Next Fest 2025 has officially begun, bringing hundreds of playable indie demos to players around the world. To help you cut through the noise on this Wishlist Wednesday, weâve chosen three favorites. Each one shines in its own way, powered by that familiar indie spark. Whether youâre composing galaxies, surviving with your best pig … Read more
đŽ Next Fest Begins! Steam Next Fest 2025 has arrived â a week-long celebration of indie creativity, packed with hundreds of free demos and developer livestreams.This week, weâre turning the spotlight toward some of the most intriguing and imaginative worlds you can explore right now. Below are three standout demos to try first â each … Read more
This week focused on refinement and readiness for No One Leaves the Field. The latest No One Leaves the Field demo now includes full controller support and smoother gameplay across devices. We added full controller support, making the demo smoother for players who prefer gamepads. Setting it up meant rebalancing look sensitivity between mouse and controller, testing aim acceleration, and … Read more
This week weâre shuffling cards and rolling dice â because nothing says âindie chaosâ 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
This weekâs Wishlist Wednesday features Pumpkin Woods, a survival craft game where witchcraft meets cozy exploration and hidden dangers. đ Featured Game: Pumpkin Woods Pumpkin Woods is a witch-themed open world survival craft sandbox where youâll 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
Gloomy Eyes indie game is a cozy horror adventure that blends spooky charm, fairy tale storytelling, and puzzle-solving. Developed by Atlas V, Be Revolution Gaming, 3Dar, Fishing Cactus, and ARTE France, it invites players into a Tim Burton-inspired world of eternal night where love and magic intertwine. You play as Gloomy, a sweet zombie boy, and Nena, a mischievous human girl. … Read more
This weekâs Wishlist Wednesday is dedicated to the art of tactics. Tactical games have always asked us to slow down, think carefully, and savor every move â whether itâs commanding armies, holding the line against impossible odds, or shaping the battlefield itself. They reward patience, creativity, and clever planning, and thatâs why we love them. … Read more
When Steamboat Willie â the short that introduced Mickey Mouse â entered the public domain on January 1, 2024, indie devs wasted no time. From eerie indie horror games to creative noir experiments, this earliest version of Mickey has already inspired a wave of projects. And alongside these bold releases, weâre also spotlighting a few … Read more