Deep dives into standout indie studios, hidden gems, and the creators pushing games in bold new directions.
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
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite from Voidmaw, blending precision melee combat, cosmic horror, and procedural exploration into one unforgettable descent through the void. Set aboard a massive space station slowly tearing itself apart, the game challenges players to adapt, survive, and uncover the truth behind the catastrophe that twisted its crew into unrecognizable forms. As Naut, a lone warrior equipped with advanced … Read more
House of the Vigil is a short, atmospheric isometric horror game by indie developer Zapster. It blends the eerie charm of GBA and PS1-era visuals with a modern narrative mystery. You play as Anna Turner, a babysitter whose quiet night spirals into horror when the child she’s watching goes missing. Trapped in an unfamiliar home, Anna must uncover the truth before time … Read more
Exploring the indie frontier beyond Steam. 🌐 Why Itch.io Matters While Steam dominates the PC market, Itch.io remains one of the most important spaces for independent creators. It’s an open platform that gives developers total control over pricing, visibility, and creative freedom—without the gatekeeping or algorithms that often bury small projects. Itch.io is where experimental … Read more
Fragments of Dread – 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 — forcing you to question what’s … 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, we’ve chosen three favorites. Each one shines in its own way, powered by that familiar indie spark. Whether you’re composing galaxies, surviving with your best pig … Read more
🎮 Next Fest Begins! Steam Next Fest 2025 has arrived — a week-long celebration of indie creativity, packed with hundreds of free demos and developer livestreams.This week, we’re 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 — 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 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