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Welcome back to Daily Indie News Roundup #7, your one-stop hub for everything happening across the indie and gaming scene. From release delays and surprise launches to retro revivals, major updates, and behind-the-scenes industry insights, today’s roundup covers a wide range of stories shaping the future of independent games.
Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Tindalos Interactive have delayed EverSiege: Untold Ages from February 3 to March 26, launching on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The new date marks the game’s complete release, featuring the full Wargear roster, all factions, three-player co-op, procedurally generated maps, and the full Age system.
TripWire Presents and Arctic Hazard announced that NORSE: Oath of Blood will now launch on PC on February 17, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions arriving in Spring 2026. The delay allows the team more time to polish the experience and expand community-focused updates.
Blumhouse Games and Vermila confirmed Crisol: Theater of Idols launches on February 10 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Players control Gabriel, a soldier who uses his own blood as both weapon and resource, exploring a twisted reimagining of Spain filled with cults, folklore, and living statues.
poncle announced a playable demo for Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard will release on February 23 for Xbox Series and PC via Steam. The roguelite deckbuilder introduces fast-paced “Turboturn” combat and deep card customization using Gems. The full game is planned for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android in early to mid 2026.
Seismic Squirrel revealed that narrative RPG Aether & Iron launches on PC via Steam in Spring 2026. Set in an alternate 1930s New York powered by anti-gravity technology, the game blends turn-based vehicular combat, companion systems, and branching storytelling.
Mechano Story Studio announced that Ghost Master: Resurrection Core Edition will launch in March 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch. The Core Edition includes the remade base game plus two DLC packs: Until Dawn and Ghosts Adrift. The PC version is currently available in Steam Early Access.
Toukana Interactive and Kurzgesagt released the Flora & Fauna Update for Star Birds, adding new star systems, alien plants, buildings, free-play level generation, and advanced star travel quests.
Eldelic Games announced Inky Blinky Bob launches on March 20, 2026, on PC via Steam. The genre-bending action game combines stylized horror, absurdist humor, and airborne combat centered around a massive octopus balloon monster.
Physics-based medieval combat simulator Half Sword enters Early Access on January 30. The game emphasizes realistic swordplay inspired by HEMA techniques, with mouse-based weapon control and historically accurate gear.
Living Dead Outbreak was announced as a 90s-inspired zombie FPS featuring resource management, wave survival, and a short campaign. Players must balance ammo, stamina, and weapon durability while navigating dense undead hordes.
Developer Natthrafn revealed Vault of Seraphim, a new Commodore 64 platformer and cave crawler. Inspired by Catacombs of Cherubim, the game features four new cave systems, improved movement, and a wizard seeking ancient Cherubim treasures.
Ionian Games released Go-Go BunnyGun for the 48K ZX Spectrum. The colorful shoot-’em-up features three pilots, parallax scrolling, adaptive enemies, hidden secrets, and six action-packed stages.
GameDiscoverCo published a detailed analysis of indie games that dramatically outperformed their wishlist numbers. The report highlights low pricing, viral visibility, and small-team development as key factors behind breakout hits, with genres like roguelike, dating sim, and FMV showing surprising success.
Perp Games announced a dedicated Horror Showcase airing January 30 at 9pm GMT on IGN’s YouTube channel. The event will feature unannounced titles, exclusive footage, and previews including The Relic: First Guardian.
Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender criticized standard publishing contracts, calling recoup-focused deals inefficient and harmful to developers. The company’s standard agreement offers developers 65% revenue share and no recoup structure.
The creator of The Sims 4 mod WickedWhims revealed that around 400,000 users per day access the mod. Beyond adult content, the mod includes systems for birth control, health, and relationships, leading to the spin-off WonderfulWhims.
Palworld developer Pocketpair requires job applicants to submit screenshots of their Steam playtime. CEO Takuro Mizobe says candidates who don’t play games on Steam are unlikely to pass screening, reinforcing the company’s “by gamers, for gamers” philosophy.
Windows Central’s Jez Corden reports Microsoft is shifting toward announcing games closer to launch. The strategy aims to reduce cancellations and missed expectations, following past issues with projects like Scalebound and Perfect Dark.
The indie games scene doesn’t slow down and neither do we.
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The indie games scene doesn’t slow down and neither do we.
An IGN trailer recently highlighted 1348 Ex Voto, an upcoming third-person action-adventure game set in Italy during the Black Death.
This update comes after a long development journey that began with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2021.
Deep knowledge of chess is not required and the developer has made it clear that learning strict openings or endgame…
Knight’s Path is an upcoming action RPG made almost entirely by solo developer Jan Tichota.
Some developments in today's gaming world are simply too significant to ignore, and today’s roundup reflects that balance.
The latest controversy about LGBTQ characters began with a former viral screenshot shared on X.
The Outer Worlds 2 is less an isolated disappointment and more a sign of a changing market.
In a new Patreon-exclusive article (free-to-read for anyone), I break down the full workflow behind our reviews.
Both Pillars of Eternity games used backer betas, which gave early access to players who supported the projects.
What shocked publishing lead John Buckley was not the number of pitches, but the terms developers had come to accept.
Welcome back to Daily Indie News Roundup, your one-stop snapshot of everything happening across the indie games and the wider…
To keep your feed clutter-free, we’ve once again gathered the latest headlines from across the indie gaming space.
We’re already halfway through January 2026, and the new year is off to an incredible start for gaming.
There is a growing problem in gaming media with exclusives and question arises who really breaks the gaming news anymore…
We are still fine-tuning this format, so please bear with us as we improve.
In BEFORE I GO, you take control of an inner child trapped in limbo, moving through a symbolic journey toward…
Instead of flooding your feed with dozens of individual posts, here’s everything you need to know from the indie games…
At its best, the alliance sends a strong signal that online safety is no longer something to be handled in…
It is an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys beautiful worlds, strong narratives, or tactical depth.
