Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # IndieGames All about Indie Games ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.indie-games.eu/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.indie-games.eu/blog/) - [BioShock-Inspired FPS Twisted Tower Arrives on Steam This August](https://www.indie-games.eu/bioshock-inspired-fps-twisted-tower-arrives-on-steam-this-august/) - Twisted Tower launches on Steam in August, sending players into a haunted 1950s theme park filled with deadly mascots, traps, and dark secrets. - [Moonlight Peaks - Charming Supernatural Farming Sim For Genre Fans](https://www.indie-games.eu/moonlight-peaks-charming-farming-sim-review/) - Moonlight Peaks refreshes the cozy farming formula with a more unique supernatural and magical approach while keeping the familiar mechanics fans expect. - [Ninja Theory, Double Fine and More Affected in Major Xbox Restructure](https://www.indie-games.eu/ninja-theory-double-fine-and-more-affected-in-major-xbox-restructure/) - Microsoft has announced a major restructuring of its XBOX gaming division, confirming widespread layoffs alongside significant changes to its studios. - [Atari Appoints Andreas Deptolla as President of Atari Europe to Lead Regional Expansion](https://www.indie-games.eu/atari-appoints-andreas-deptolla-as-president-of-atari-europe-to-lead-regional-expansion/) - Atari has appointed Andreas Deptolla as its first President of Atari Europe to oversee the company's expanding operations and studios across the region. - [Jixa Lady Tiger Plus Expands the Retro Platformer With New Stages and Abilities](https://www.indie-games.eu/jixa-lady-tiger-plus-expands-the-retro-platformer-with-new-stages-and-abilities/) - Jixa Lady Tiger Plus expands the retro platformer with new levels, mechanics, and improvements while preserving its Commodore 64-inspired style. - [Report Claims Sony Did Not Inform Publishers or Partners Before Announcing End of Physical PlayStation Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/report-claims-sony-did-not-inform-publishers-or-partners-before-announcing-end-of-physical-playstation-games/) - Sony decision to end physical PlayStation game discs in 2028 reportedly caught consumers, publishers, partners, and internal teams off guard. - [These Starless Skies Reveals First Trailer for Atmospheric Sci-Fi Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/these-starless-skies-reveals-first-trailer-for-atmospheric-sci-fi-adventure/) - Wayward Astronaut has unveiled These Starless Skies, a 2.5D sci-fi point-and-click adventure with cinematic storytelling and psychological mystery. - [Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Hardware Revisions and End of Original Switch Sales in Europe](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-confirms-switch-2-hardware-revisions-and-end-of-original-switch-sales-in-europe/) - Nintendo will release revised Switch 2 models in Europe with user-replaceable batteries to comply with new EU Right to Repair rules. - [Cozy Campsite Builder I Know a Spot Launches This Month on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/cozy-campsite-builder-i-know-a-spot-launches-this-month-on-steam/) - Developer Bohdan Kvas has announced that I Know a Spot, a relaxing campsite-building game centered around creativity, will launch next week on Steam. - [Luminas: Parasite Reign Launches in Steam Early Access late July](https://www.indie-games.eu/luminas-parasite-reign-launches-in-steam-early-access-late-july/) - Luminas: Parasite Reign launches in Steam Early Access late July, blending bullet heaven action with party-building roguelite gameplay. - [Crimson Moon Reveals Brutal New Gameplay Ahead of September Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/crimson-moon-reveals-brutal-new-gameplay-ahead-of-september-launch/) - Developer ProbablyMonsters, a studio founded by former Bungie veterans, has released a new gameplay trailer for Crimson Moon, - [Xbox Confirms Senua Is Still in Development Following Major Restructuring](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-confirms-senua-is-still-in-development-following-major-restructuring/) - Microsoft has confirmed that Senua, Ninja Theory's next psychological action game, remains in active development despite Xbox's restructuring. - [We’re Going to Ryucon 2026!](https://www.indie-games.eu/were-going-to-ryucon-2026/) - Once again, we will be participating in Ryucon, Poland's largest event dedicated to Asian pop culture. This year's Ryucon will take place from July 10 to 12. - [Dragon March Reimagines Snake With Robot Dragons and a Nostalgic 2000s Style](https://www.indie-games.eu/dragon-march-reimagines-snake-with-robot-dragons-and-a-nostalgic-2000s-style/) - Indie developer Ambystoman is giving the classic Snake formula a fresh spin with its upcoming action game Dragon March. You can try the free demo on Steam. - [Thanks, Light. Puts a Brilliant Twist on Puzzle Games With Light-Based Physics](https://www.indie-games.eu/thanks-light-puts-a-brilliant-twist-on-puzzle-games-with-light-based-physics/) - Thanks, Light. is a first-person puzzle adventure from Lightersgames and Game Source Entertainment centered on light-based dimensional puzzles. - [[OPINION] Edge Of Memories Deserved Better Than Becoming Another Casualty Of Publisher Problems](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-edge-of-memories-deserved-better-than-becoming-another-casualty-of-publisher-problems/) - Edge of Memories was nearing release after five years of development, but Midgar Studio now faces liquidation, leaving the game's future uncertain. - [Cobra Strike Reveals New Gameplay Featuring Tactical Helicopter Combat](https://www.indie-games.eu/cobra-strike-reveals-new-gameplay-featuring-tactical-helicopter-combat/) - New gameplay trailer offered another look at Cobra Strike, a helicopter action game that blends arcade-style aerial combat with tactical mission objectives. - [DüRT: Motocross Championship Revives Classic PlayStation-Era Racing With Demo on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/durt-motocross-championship-revives-classic-playstation-era-racing-with-demo-on-steam/) - DüRT: Motocross Championship is a solo-developed motocross game that revives classic PlayStation-era racing with modern improvements. - [RomM Is a Powerful Open-Source Tool for Managing Retro Game Collections](https://www.indie-games.eu/romm-is-a-powerful-open-source-tool-for-managing-retro-game-collections/) - RomM is a free, open-source, self-hosted platform that organizes ROM libraries, fetches metadata, and supports browser-based emulation. - [Nintendo 64 Emulator Wii64 Gets First Major Update in Over Five Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-64-emulator-wii64-gets-first-major-update-in-over-five-years/) - The developers behind Wii64 have released Beta 1.4, marking the Nintendo 64 emulator's first major update in more than five years. - [Top 12 Indie Games Releasing in July 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-july-2026/) - To help you decide what indie game is worth adding to your wishlist, we've rounded up 12 of the biggest and most promising indie games arriving in July. - [I Revisited GRID 2 in 2026 And It's Still Incredible](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-revisited-grid-2-in-2026-and-its-still-incredible/) - The first thing that stands out about GRID 2 in 2026 has nothing to do with its handling, graphics, or career mode. It's the fact that you can't buy it anymore. - [Surreal Puzzle Adventure Looking For Fael Launches This Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/surreal-puzzle-adventure-looking-for-fael-launches-this-month/) - Narrative puzzle adventure Looking For Fael follows a mysterious disappearance inside an apartment that has transformed into a surreal labyrinth. - [Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Broken Porcelain Remastered Announced](https://www.indie-games.eu/remothered-tormented-fathers-and-broken-porcelain-remastered-announced/) - Stormind Games has announced remastered editions of Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Broken Porcelain with major visual and technical upgrades. - [Back to the Dawn Arrives on PlayStation 5 This Fall](https://www.indie-games.eu/back-to-the-dawn-arrives-on-playstation-5-this-fall/) - Back to the Dawn features two 20+ hour campaigns, 100+ quests, 47 inmates, rival gangs, and multiple escape routes with different endings. - [Doloc Town Leaves Early Access in August With Story Finale and New Content](https://www.indie-games.eu/doloc-town-leaves-early-access-in-august-with-story-finale-and-new-content/) - Doloc Town has earned an "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam rating, with 95% positive reviews since its Early Access launch in May 2025. - [Sail Into the Unknown in Forsaken Fleet, a New Psychological Horror Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/sail-into-the-unknown-in-forsaken-fleet-a-new-psychological-horror-game/) - Developer Zakym has officially announced Forsaken Fleet, a psychological horror game that blends pirate folklore, exploration and supernatural mystery. - [Don't Expect Nintendo to Abandon Physical Games, Industry Analyst Says](https://www.indie-games.eu/dont-expect-nintendo-to-abandon-physical-games-industry-analyst-says/) - According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Nintendo is unlikely to end physical releases simply because Sony has with PlayStation. - [KEYKRUNCHER Revealed as a Horror Roguelite Where You Eat Your Keyboard](https://www.indie-games.eu/keykruncher-revealed-as-a-horror-roguelite-where-you-eat-your-keyboard/) - KEYKRUNCHER is a first-person horror roguelite where players survive a disturbing treatment program centered on eating keyboards. - [Dystopicon Launches Late July, Turning TV Watching Into a Full-Time Job](https://www.indie-games.eu/dystopicon-launches-late-july-turning-tv-watching-into-a-full-time-job/) - Spanish indie developer Palitroque has announced that its satirical dystopian life simulation game Dystopicon will launch on Steam late July. - [Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded II and Goal! Two Collections Launch on PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/jaleco-sports-bases-loaded-ii-and-goal-two-collections-launch-on-pc/) - Rock It Games has brought Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded II and Goal! Two to PC after successful Nintendo Switch and PS5 releases. - [Colony-Building Game Settler's Domain Sets August Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/colony-building-game-settlers-domain-sets-august-release-date/) - Indie strategy game Settler's Domain will officially launch on Steam in August, bringing a blend of settlement management, survival and diplomacy. - [ENDLESS Legend 2 Receives Major Quest Update and New Early Access Roadmap](https://www.indie-games.eu/endless-legend-2-receives-major-quest-update-and-new-early-access-roadmap/) - Hooded Horse and Amplitude have released another major Early Access update for ENDLESS Legend 2, focusing on quest improvements, faction reworks and roadmap. - [Cyberpunk Life Sim Nivalis Nights Launches in September on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/cyberpunk-life-sim-nivalis-nights-launches-in-september-on-steam/) - Developed by the creators of Cloudpunk, Nivalis Nights returns players to the city of Nivalis, blending life simulation mechanics with a cyberpunk setting. - [Outbound Free Fishing Update Is Available Now on All Platforms](https://www.indie-games.eu/outbound-free-fishing-update-is-available-now-on-all-platforms/) - Outbound has received its first major update, adding a fishing system and new customization options to the cozy exploration game. - [HYPERWIRED - Creative Roguelike Shooter With One Major Flaw](https://www.indie-games.eu/hyperwired-creative-roguelike-shooter-with-one-major-flaw-review/) - HYPERWIRED is a top-down roguelike where your ship drags a giant plug, powering sockets to complete objectives and progress through levels. - [Denshattack! – Everything You Need to Know](https://www.indie-games.eu/denshattack-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Denshattack! is an arcade action-platformer where players perform skateboarding-style tricks with a customizable Japanese train. - [Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs Starting in 2028](https://www.indie-games.eu/sony-to-end-physical-playstation-game-discs-starting-in-2028/) - Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced that it will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games beginning in January 2028. - [Turok: Origins - Everything You Need To Know](https://www.indie-games.eu/turok-origins-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Turok: Origins revives the classic series with third-person co-op action, blending dinosaurs, sci-fi weapons, and alien enemies. - [[OPINION] Meccha Chameleon Proves That Great Games Don't Always Need Massive Budgets](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-meccha-chameleon-proves-that-great-games-dont-always-need-massive-budgets/) - Meccha Chameleon has sold over 10 million copies on Steam despite being made in months with no marketing budget or dedicated servers. - [Murky Divers Launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S With Cross-Play](https://www.indie-games.eu/murky-divers-launches-on-playstation-5-and-xbox-series-x-s-with-cross-play/) - After selling more than 700,000 copies on Steam, underwater co-op horror game Murky Divers has officially launched on consoles. - [Frosthaven Launches on PC This October With Full Campaign and All 17 Heroes](https://www.indie-games.eu/frosthaven-launches-on-pc-this-october-with-full-campaign-and-all-17-heroes/) - Frosthaven, the digital adaptation of Isaac Childres' acclaimed board game, will leave Early Access and launch this October. - [Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Hints at Redesigned LCD Screen and Possible Hardware Revision](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-switch-2-leak-hints-at-redesigned-lcd-screen-and-possible-hardware-revision/) - A new leak suggests Nintendo may release a revised Switch 2 with an upgraded display, addressing criticism of the current LCD screen. - [Terra Invicta - Dark Skies DLC Launches Late July With Two New Alternate History Campaigns](https://www.indie-games.eu/terra-invicta-dark-skies-dlc-launches-late-july-with-two-new-alternate-history-campaigns/) - Hooded Horse and Pavonis Interactive have announced Dark Skies, the first downloadable expansion for the sci-fi grand strategy game Terra Invicta. - [SpaceCraft Adds Offline Solo Mode Following Community Feedback](https://www.indie-games.eu/spacecraft-adds-offline-solo-mode-following-community-feedback/) - Shiro Games has released one of the most requested features for SpaceCraft, introducing a dedicated offline solo mode after the game's Steam Early Access debut. - [LISIA Mixes Off-Road Trucking, Survival and Co-op Chaos](https://www.indie-games.eu/lisia-mixes-off-road-trucking-survival-and-co-op-chaos/) - Developer and publisher roxych has announced LISIA, a physics-based trucking adventure that combines dangerous off-road driving and cooperative gameplay. - [Legendary Simulation RPG Bokosuka Wars II Is Coming to Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/legendary-simulation-rpg-bokosuka-wars-ii-is-coming-to-steam/) - Developer Pygmy Studio has announced that Bokosuka Wars II will launch on PC via Steam in 2026, bringing the tactical simulation RPG to a new audience. - [1666: Amsterdam "Gameplay" Trailer Somehow Contains Almost No Gameplay](https://www.indie-games.eu/1666-amsterdam-gameplay-trailer-somehow-contains-almost-no-gameplay/) - Panache Digital Games has released a new video for 1666: Amsterdam, but despite being presented as a gameplay showcase, it offers very little actual gameplay. - [New Death Howl Gameplay Trailer Highlights Soulslike Exploration and Tactical Deck-Building](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-death-howl-gameplay-trailer-highlights-soulslike-exploration-and-tactical-deck-building/) - A new Death Howl trailer showcases its blend of dark fantasy, open-world exploration, soulslike combat, and tactical deck-building. - [Night Shift Hospital Is a Chaotic Co-op Medical Sim Where Every Mistake Counts](https://www.indie-games.eu/night-shift-hospital-is-a-chaotic-co-op-medical-sim-where-every-mistake-counts/) - Night Shift Hospital is a co-op job sim from Knitted Cats and Polden Publishing where up to four players tackle the chaos of a busy hospital shift. - [[OPINION] The Memory Giants Face Price-Fixing Lawsuit And Gamers Have Every Right To Be Angry](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-the-memory-giants-face-price-fixing-lawsuit-and-gamers-have-every-right-to-be-angry/) - We've been told AI is making gaming hardware more expensive. But a new class action lawsuit suggests there may be another reason behind rising RAM prices. - [Fan-Made Donkey Kong 64 PC Port Announced With Widescreen, High FPS and Mod Support](https://www.indie-games.eu/fan-made-donkey-kong-64-pc-port-announced-with-widescreen-high-fps-and-mod-support/) - An unofficial native PC port of Donkey Kong 64 is in development, bringing rare's Nintendo 64 classic to modern hardware very soon. - [Native Spyro the Dragon PC Port in Development With 60 FPS and Faithful PS1 Gameplay](https://www.indie-games.eu/native-spyro-the-dragon-pc-port-in-development-with-60-fps-and-faithful-ps1-gameplay/) - A fan-made native PC port of the original Spyro the Dragon is officially in development, bringing the 1998 PlayStation classic one step closer to running on PC. - [XBOX Is Apparently Slowing Down With New Third-Party Game Pass Deals](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-is-apparently-slowing-down-with-new-third-party-game-pass-deals/) - Not long after promising a reset for Xbox, Microsoft is reportedly looking to reduce the pace of new third-party Xbox Game Pass agreements. - [SNK Announces Art of Fighting 3 R, Bringing the Neo Geo Classic to PC With Modern Features](https://www.indie-games.eu/snk-announces-art-of-fighting-3-r-bringing-the-neo-geo-classic-to-pc-with-modern-features/) - SNK has officially announced The Path of the Warrior: Art of Fighting 3 R, a modernized version of the 1996 fighting game that is heading to PC. - [Gemini X Revives Classic Mega Man Action With a Modern Metroidvania Twist](https://www.indie-games.eu/gemini-x-revives-classic-mega-man-action-with-a-modern-metroidvania-twist/) - Retro action platformers are making a comeback, and Gemini X is looking to capture that classic formula with a new sci-fi adventure. - [Witchbrook Promises 50 Hours of Wizard School Adventure in Its First Year Alone](https://www.indie-games.eu/witchbrook-promises-50-hours-of-wizard-school-adventure-in-its-first-year-alone/) - Chucklefish has revealed new Witchbrook gameplay, showcasing magical education, business management, and cozy life simulation mechanics. - [Sludgineers Turns Cleaning Up Pollution Into an Addictive Incremental Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/sludgineers-turns-cleaning-up-pollution-into-an-addictive-incremental-adventure/) - Indie developer Snickerdoodle Games and publisher Funk Games have confirmed that cozy adventure Sludgineers will launch in August. - [Freeline Turns a Surveillance State Into the Ultimate Speedrunning Playground](https://www.indie-games.eu/freeline-turns-a-surveillance-state-into-the-ultimate-speedrunning-playground/) - Freeline is a new cyberpunk platformer coming to Steam, featuring momentum-based movement focused on speed, creativity, and precision. - [ShadPS4 Takes a Big Step Toward Online Play Without PSN](https://www.indie-games.eu/shadps4-takes-a-big-step-toward-online-play-without-psn/) - The developers behind ShadPS4 have introduced a major new feature that moves PlayStation 4 emulation closer to a complete experience. - [Climbing Game This Forsaken Climb Turns Typing Into Survival](https://www.indie-games.eu/climbing-game-this-forsaken-climb-turns-typing-into-survival/) - Solo developer Wyatt Warren has announced This Forsaken Climb, a climbing adventure that transforms the entire keyboard into part of the gameplay. - [Why Steam Next Fest May No Longer Be the Golden Ticket for Indie Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-steam-next-fest-may-no-longer-be-the-golden-ticket-for-indie-games/) - New analysis suggests Steam Next Fest's growing popularity may be making it harder for developers to stand out and gain visibility. - [Cosmic Horror Game Eldread: Horrors of a Dark Moon Announced for Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/cosmic-horror-game-eldread-horrors-of-a-dark-moon-announced-for-steam/) - Roguelite horror adventure Eldread: Horrors of a Dark Moon combines survival mechanics, procedural exploration and retro-inspired visuals in a lunar setting. - [Ship Miner Combines Space Mining, Roguelike Progression and Co-op Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/ship-miner-combines-space-mining-roguelike-progression-and-co-op-adventure/) - Ship Miner is a retro-inspired action mining roguelike from Pixel Core Games, blending co-op gameplay, space exploration, and nostalgic 1-bit visuals. - [Tempus Vitae Reveals Time-Travel FPS Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/tempus-vitae-reveals-time-travel-fps-adventure/) - Coming from developer Whiteboard Games, Tempus Vitae is a first-person shooter that combines time travel mechanics with Metroidvania-style exploration. - [Sword Sage: Awakening Reveals New Gameplay Trailer](https://www.indie-games.eu/sword-sage-awakening-reveals-new-gameplay-trailer/) - Publisher 4Divinity and developer Sword Panda Limited have released a brand-new gameplay and story trailer for Sword Sage: Awakening. - [Tiny Towers Blends Tower Defense With Idle Gameplay](https://www.indie-games.eu/tiny-towers-blends-tower-defense-with-idle-gameplay/) - Tiny Towers is an indie title that blends classic tower defense gameplay with incremental and idle mechanics, coming to PC via Steam. - [WarSlice Brings Classic Advance Wars-Style Strategy to Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/warslice-brings-classic-advance-wars-style-strategy-to-steam/) - Solo developer Deep Strike Games has announced WarSlice, a retro-inspired turn-based tactics game that pays homage to classics such as Advance Wars. - [Code RAPID Demo Launches June 30 Ahead of Kickstarter Campaign](https://www.indie-games.eu/code-rapid-demo-launches-june-30-ahead-of-kickstarter-campaign/) - Indie developer HitBreak Games has announced that players will soon be able to experience Code RAPID for themselves, with a public demo launching late June. - [Psychological Mystery Advent: Dawn Gets Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/psychological-mystery-advent-dawn-gets-release-date/) - Visual novel Advent: Dawn combines psychological horror with science fiction as players attempt to uncover the truth behind a seemingly impossible disaster. - [DS & DSi Launcher Brings Nintendo-Inspired Interface to Android](https://www.indie-games.eu/ds-dsi-launcher-brings-nintendo-inspired-interface-to-android/) - DS & DSi Launcher brings the classic Nintendo DS and DSi interface to Android, giving retro fans a nostalgic way to organize their devices. - [Micron Billion-Dollar AI Deals Could Change Gaming For Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/micron-billion-dollar-ai-deals-could-change-gaming-for-years/) - AI's booming demand for memory chips is driving up hardware costs, and Micron long-term deals through 2030 suggest gaming could become even more expensive. - [Aethermancer Alchemical Awakening Update Adds New Biome, Monsters and Boss Fight](https://www.indie-games.eu/aethermancer-alchemical-awakening-update-adds-new-biome-monsters-and-boss-fight/) - Offbrand games and moi rai games have released the biggest update yet for Aethermancer, with the free Alchemical Awakening expansion now available on Steam. - [[OPINION] Xbox Just Raised Console Prices Again And That's Becoming A Serious Problem](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-xbox-just-raised-console-prices-again-and-thats-becoming-a-serious-problem/) - Microsoft has announced yet another price increase for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with the changes set to take effect worldwide in August. - [The Witch's Bakery Launches in August Across PC and Consoles](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-witchs-bakery-launches-in-august-across-pc-and-consoles/) - The Witch's Bakery follows Lunne, a young witch who moves to modern-day Paris to fulfill her dream of opening a magical bakery. - [The Last Caretaker Update 5 Introduces Project Eden and Major Gameplay Changes](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-last-caretaker-update-5-introduces-project-eden-and-major-gameplay-changes/) - Channel37 has released Update 5: New Horizons for The Last Caretaker, bringing one of the biggest Early Access expansions yet. - [Archon Soul Draws Inspiration From Slay the Spire and Dicey Dungeons](https://www.indie-games.eu/archon-soul-draws-inspiration-from-slay-the-spire-and-dicey-dungeons/) - Archon Soul is preparing to roll onto Steam in July, bringing a fresh spin to the roguelike genre by replacing traditional deckbuilding mechanics. - [Bless You Again Brings Anime-Inspired Roguelike Action to Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/bless-you-again-brings-anime-inspired-roguelike-action-to-steam/) - Action roguelike Bless You Again features a beautiful cel-shaded art style that makes its characters and environments look close to traditional anime animation. - [Dark RPG Annihilated Launches on Steam This July](https://www.indie-games.eu/dark-rpg-annihilated-launches-on-steam-this-july/) - Developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games have confirmed that the story-driven roguelite RPG Annihilated will launch on Steam in July. - [Dinoblade is a Soulslike RPG Where Dinosaurs Fight With Giant Swords](https://www.indie-games.eu/dinoblade-is-a-soulslike-rpg-where-dinosaurs-fight-with-giant-swords/) - Dinoblade throws players into a prehistoric world where dinosaurs don't just hunt each other anymore, they wield massive weapons and battle for survival. - [Paralives Reaches One Million Copies Sold Just One Month After Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/paralives-reaches-one-million-copies-sold-just-one-month-after-launch/) - Life simulation game Paralives has officially crossed one million copies sold on Steam, and it achieved this milestone in roughly a month. - [Qliphah in Providence's Shadow Heads to PC, PS5, and Switch in September](https://www.indie-games.eu/qliphah-in-providences-shadow-heads-to-pc-ps5-and-switch-in-september/) - Arc System Works has officially announced Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, a tactical RPG set in a supernatural version of Tokyo that will launch in September. - [Clean Start Uses Cleaning to Tell a Story About Finding Home](https://www.indie-games.eu/clean-start-uses-cleaning-to-tell-a-story-about-finding-home/) - Cozy games often focus on farming or decorating, but Clean Start is taking a different route, focusing on cleaning homes and uncovering the stories inside them. - [Cresata Reveals New Voice Cast and Kickstarter Plans](https://www.indie-games.eu/cresata-reveals-new-voice-cast-and-kickstarter-plans/) - Cresata, formerly known as Revenant's Reach, has secured a publishing deal with Rocket Panda Games and acttil, targeting a 2027 release on PC and consoles. - [Shards of Order Throws Out Traditional Deckbuilding Rules](https://www.indie-games.eu/shards-of-order-throws-out-traditional-deckbuilding-rules/) - Awaken Realms and Fardust's upcoming dark fantasy RPG Shards of Order replaces traditional combat systems with a unique mechanic built entirely around time. - [Cat Mail Co. Launches in July After Surpassing 50,000 Wishlists](https://www.indie-games.eu/cat-mail-co-launches-in-july-after-surpassing-50000-wishlists/) - Indie developer Maracas Studio has announced that Cat Mail Co. will officially launch on Steam this July, following a strong showing during Steam Next Fest. - [The Nintendo 64 Turns 30 Today](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-nintendo-64-turns-30-today/) - Today marks 30 years since the launch of the Nintendo 64 in Japan, and for many, that's enough to trigger a flood of childhood memories. - [Batman: Arkham Knight Turns 11 Today and Still Feels Ahead of Its Time](https://www.indie-games.eu/batman-arkham-knight-turns-11-today-and-still-feels-ahead-of-its-time/) - It's hard to believe, but Batman: Arkham Knight is officially 11 years old today. This title was Rocksteady's final chapter in the Arkham trilogy. - [Hell Maiden Heads to Early Access This July With a Unique Twist on Dante's Inferno](https://www.indie-games.eu/hell-maiden-heads-to-early-access-this-july-with-a-unique-twist-on-dantes-inferno/) - AstralShift has confirmed that Hell Maiden will enter Steam Early Access this July, letting players explore its reimagined take on Dante's Divine Comedy. - [Valve Finally Reveals Steam Machine Pricing and It's Higher Than Many Expected](https://www.indie-games.eu/valve-finally-reveals-steam-machine-pricing-and-its-higher-than-many-expected/) - After months of speculation, Valve has finally revealed how much its new Steam Machine will cost, and not everyone is happy about the price tag. - [[OPINION] The Steam Machine Is Finally Here, But Who Is It Really For?](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-the-steam-machine-is-finally-here-but-who-is-it-really-for/) - The Steam Machine starts at over €1,000, making it more expensive than current consoles while delivering performance that doesn't always surpass them. - [New Vampire Soulsvania Bathory: Heritage of Blood Reveals Gothic World and Brutal Combat](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-vampire-soulsvania-bathory-heritage-of-blood-reveals-gothic-world-and-brutal-combat/) - Fans of gothic action games may want to keep a close eye on Bathory: Heritage of Blood, which takes clear inspiration from Castlevania. - [The Skin Stapler is a PS1-Style Horror Game With a Disturbing Serial Killer](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-skin-stapler-is-a-ps1-style-horror-game-with-a-disturbing-serial-killer/) - Developed by Tainted Pact Games, horror adventure The Skin Stapler combines PS1-inspired visuals with a crime story set in the decaying streets of Carrion City. - [Demos Worth Trying Out From Steam Next Fest June 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/demos-worth-trying-out-from-steam-next-fest-june-2026/) - Here’s a list of demos from Steam Next Fest 2026 that caught our attention during the event and that we think are worth checking out. - [Gutted: Infested Crypts Looks Like a Horror Shooter Straight Out of Your Nightmares](https://www.indie-games.eu/gutted-infested-crypts-looks-like-a-horror-shooter-straight-out-of-your-nightmares/) - Developed by SLAM AWAY GAMES, first-person horror shooter Gutted: Infested Crypts throws you into a cemetery hiding something far worse beneath its surface. - [ARMSX2 Earns RetroAchievements Hardcore Support for PS2 Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/armsx2-earns-retroachievements-hardcore-support-for-ps2-games/) - RetroAchievements has officially verified ARMSX2 as a hardcore-compatible emulator, allowing players to earn PlayStation 2 achievements on mobile devices. - [From Ruins Combines Post-Apocalyptic Mystery With Golden Idol-Style Deduction](https://www.indie-games.eu/from-ruins-combines-post-apocalyptic-mystery-with-golden-idol-style-deduction/) - Developed by DigiTales Interactive, detective adventure From Ruins drops you into a world still dealing with the aftermath of an apocalypse. - [New FPS Supreme Experiment Takes You Into a World Humanity Abandoned](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-fps-supreme-experiment-takes-you-into-a-world-humanity-abandoned/) - Most post-apocalyptic games focus on humanity struggling to survive after civilization collapses. Supreme Experiment takes a different approach. - [No Wings Required Lets You Explore a Cozy World as a Flightless Duck](https://www.indie-games.eu/no-wings-required-lets-you-explore-a-cozy-world-as-a-flightless-duck/) - Developed by Zuko Studios, cozy adventure No Wings Required follows a flightless duck arriving on the Featherfall Islands as the community's newest handyman. - [The Original 1987 Version of Ys Is Finally Playable in English](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-original-1987-version-of-ys-is-finally-playable-in-english/) - Thanks to a newly released fan translation, players can finally explore the original PC-88 version of Ancient Ys Vanished: Omen in English. - [Mortal Shell II Beta Surpasses 500,000 Downloads on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/mortal-shell-ii-beta-surpasses-500000-downloads-on-steam/) - The Mortal Shell II open beta has surpassed 500,000 Steam downloads, highlighting strong interest in the upcoming soulslike sequel. - [Windblown Hunters Gonna Hunt Update Is Now Live](https://www.indie-games.eu/windblown-hunters-gonna-hunt-update-is-now-live/) - The Hunters Gonna Hunt update (version 0.10) is now live in Windblown Early Access, introducing a revamped system for earning and tracking progression items. - [Good News Lets You Run a Newspaper During a Political Crisis](https://www.indie-games.eu/good-news-lets-you-run-a-newspaper-during-a-political-crisis/) - Running a newspaper sounds easy until politicians start calling and reporters turn in poor stories. That's the challenge awaiting you in Good News, - [Catechesis Debuts New Demo and Gameplay Trailer During Story-Rich Showcase 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/catechesis-debuts-new-demo-and-gameplay-trailer-during-story-rich-showcase-2026/) - Having been featured during the recent Story-Rich Showcase 2026, Catechesis announced a brand new demo version with a trailer showcasing gameplay. - [Grave Seasons Mixes Cozy Farming With a Deadly Supernatural Mystery](https://www.indie-games.eu/grave-seasons-mixes-cozy-farming-with-a-deadly-supernatural-mystery/) - Featured during the Story-Rich Showcase 2026, Grave Seasons combines the familiar comforts of farming sims with a supernatural murder mystery. - [[OPINION] Gaming Has Officially Become a $200 Billion Industry](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-gaming-has-officially-become-a-200-billion-industry/) - According to Newzoo’s final 2025 figures, the global games (gaming) market generated $201.6 billion, surpassing the $200 billion milestone for the first time. - [[OPINION] Halo: Campaign Evolved New Co-Op Rules Sound Like a Joke, But They're Real](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-halo-campaign-evolved-new-co-op-rules-sound-like-a-joke-but-theyre-real/) - Halo: Campaign Evolved revives split-screen co-op, but PS5 players need PS Plus and Microsoft accounts, raising concerns over anti-consumer restrictions. - [Ninja Gaiden and Touhou Collide in This Ambitious Fan Project](https://www.indie-games.eu/ninja-gaiden-and-touhou-collide-in-this-ambitious-fan-project/) - Touhou Gaiden is gaining attention with its fast-paced action, challenging combat, and faithful adaptation of the beloved Touhou universe. - [Wicked Boy Looks Like a Lost Game Boy Classic Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/wicked-boy-looks-like-a-lost-game-boy-classic-game/) - Retro and action platformer Wicked Boy feel like a game that could have been discovered in a forgotten Game Boy cartridge from the 1990s. - [Soccer Kid Collection Brings a Forgotten 90s Platforming Adventure Back](https://www.indie-games.eu/soccer-kid-collection-brings-a-forgotten-90s-platforming-adventure-back/) - Soccer Kid Collection is officially out. QUByte Interactive has brought Krisalis Software’s classic platformer back to modern systems. - [Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami Says Streamers Aren't Hurting Game Sales](https://www.indie-games.eu/resident-evil-creator-shinji-mikami-says-streamers-arent-hurting-game-sales/) - Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami believes game livestreams boost sales and encourage players to experience games firsthand. - [New Multiplayer Brawler Bunraku Revealed for Switch 2, PS5 and PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-multiplayer-brawler-bunraku-revealed-for-switch-2-ps5-and-pc/) - Bunraku places you in magical stage performances where legendary ninja warriors battle for glory in front of a live audience. - [[OPINION] PlayStation's Return to Exclusives Shows Sony Has Learned From Its Recent Mistakes](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-playstations-return-to-exclusives-shows-sony-has-learned-from-its-recent-mistakes/) - While not completely abandoning PC releases, Sony is drawing a clearer line regarding which games must remain closely tied to PlayStation. - [HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon Demo is Now Available on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/hellslave-ii-judgment-of-the-archon-demo-is-now-available-on-steam/) - Developer Ars Goetia and publisher Dear Villagers have released a playable demo for HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon as part of Steam Next Fest. - [HYPERWIRED Launches Next Month With a Unique Twist on Space Shooters](https://www.indie-games.eu/hyperwired-launches-next-month-with-a-unique-twist-on-space-shooters/) - HYPERWIRED combines classic space combat with a rather unusual mechanic: plugging your ship directly into energy sockets scattered throughout each level. - [[PREVIEW] 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X - This Game Pretends It's a Real 1970s Anime](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-70s-style-robot-anime-geppy-x-this-game-pretends-its-a-real-1970s-anime/) - As I continue my Steam Next Fest journey, I stumbled upon a game I honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy as much as I did: 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X. - [[PREVIEW] Edge of Memories – One of My Biggest Steam Next Fest Disappointments](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-edge-of-memories-one-of-my-biggest-steam-next-fest-disappointments/) - Right now, Edge of Memories feels like a game with good ideas that hasn't yet figured out how to turn them into a compelling experience. - [The Original Silent Hill Now Has an Unofficial Native PC Port](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-original-silent-hill-now-has-an-unofficial-native-pc-port/) - First public version of a native PC port for the original Silent Hill has been released, allowing players to experience Konami's 1999 PlayStation classic. - [Twilight Princess PC Port Receives Major Upgrade With Mouse Support and Huge Performance Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/twilight-princess-pc-port-receives-major-upgrade-with-mouse-support-and-huge-performance-update/) - The unofficial PC version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess called Dusklight just received one of its biggest updates yet in 1.4.0 version. - [Sister Other Paranoia is a New Psychological Horror Visual Novel From the Creator of NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE](https://www.indie-games.eu/sister-other-paranoia-is-a-new-psychological-horror-visual-novel-from-the-creator-of-needy-girl-overdose/) - Serenity Forge and Studio HazeDenki have announced Sister Other Paranoia alongside a new trailer, introducing what looks to be a deeply interactive story. - [Official Partner Of The Anniversary Edition of Poznań Game Arena Confirmed](https://www.indie-games.eu/official-partner-of-the-anniversary-edition-of-poznan-game-arena-confirmed/) - Although this year’s anniversary edition of Poznań Game Arena will take place in October 23–25, we’ve already know who the official partner will be: Red Bull. - [The DevGAMM Gdańsk 2026 Conference Kicks Off This Week ](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-devgamm-gdansk-2026-conference-kicks-off-this-week/) - The international B2B game conference DevGAMM is coming to Poland. On June 18-19, the game development community will gather in Gdańsk. - [10 Games From The Digital Dragons Conference 2026 That Are Worth Checking Out](https://www.indie-games.eu/10-games-from-the-digital-dragons/) - I've compiled all my impressions from the Digital Dragons Conference 2026 into a list of games I recommend keeping an eye on in the near future. - [Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy - Everything You Need to Know](https://www.indie-games.eu/resonance-a-plague-tale-legacy-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the third main game in the A Plague Tale series, a single-player action-adventure prequel developed by Asobo Studio. - [Banjo-Kazooie is Getting Another Native PC Port, and It Looks Impressive](https://www.indie-games.eu/banjo-kazooie-is-getting-another-native-pc-port-and-it-looks-impressive/) - Harbour Masters has officially announced Lighthouse, a new Banjo-Kazooie decompilation project (native PC port) scheduled to launch in July. - [Games as Art and Content – Interview with Prince de Guzman](https://www.indie-games.eu/interview-with-prince-de-guzman/) - At this year's Magnificon Expo, we spoke with a cosplayer Prince de Guzman, who is best known for his projects inspired by horror, anime, and gaming. - ["Delphinium Isn't Built to Last Forever" – CINNADEV on Rethinking the Farming Sim Formula](https://www.indie-games.eu/delphinium-isnt-built-to-last-forever-cinnadev-on-rethinking-the-farming-sim-formula/) - We had a chance to catch up with Heidi Borge, the developer behind narrative-driven cozy Delphinium to learn more about it, which is releasing on PC and XBOX. - [DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection Brings Three Chaotic Classics to Steam This Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/dokapon-3-2-1-super-collection-brings-three-chaotic-classics-to-steam-this-month/) - Developer Sting has announced that DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection will launch on Steam later in June, bringing three classic entries in one package. - [Slayblade Combines Beyblades, Roguelites and PS1 Nostalgia](https://www.indie-games.eu/slayblade-combines-beyblades-roguelites-and-ps1-nostalgia/) - Developed by Henry's House and Oscar Brittain, Slayblade takes inspiration from classic Beyblade battles and turns them into a colorful roguelite adventure. - [Report Suggests Don't Nod Is Facing Serious Financial Challenges](https://www.indie-games.eu/report-suggests-dont-nod-is-facing-serious-financial-challenges/) - Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange, Vampyr, Jusant, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, may be facing one of the most difficult periods in its history. - [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Reportedly Still on Track for Nintendo Switch 2](https://www.indie-games.eu/clair-obscur-expedition-33-reportedly-still-on-track-for-nintendo-switch-2/) - According to industry insider NateTheHate, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is still planned for release on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026. - [Microsoft Could Separate Xbox From the Company - Here's What That Might Actually Mean](https://www.indie-games.eu/microsoft-could-separate-xbox-from-the-company-heres-what-that-might-actually-mean/) - Microsoft is reportedly exploring major structural changes for Xbox, including the possibility of turning the gaming division into a separate company. - [Everything You Need to Know About Senua: Ninja Theory's Biggest Hellblade Adventure Yet](https://www.indie-games.eu/everything-you-need-to-know-about-senua-ninja-theorys-biggest-hellblade-adventure-yet/) - Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase this Summer, Senua is a full-scale action-adventure game set in the acclaimed Hellblade universe. - [How Silly Polly Beast Protagonist Polly Evolved from Cute Anime Girl to Demon Hunter](https://www.indie-games.eu/how-silly-polly-beast-protagonist-polly-evolved-from-cute-anime-girl-to-demon-hunter/) - As the survival horror game Silly Polly Beast approaches its launch, developer Andrei Chernyshov provided a detailed look at the game’s protagonist, Polly. - [We visited Ryucon Silesia 2025! ](https://www.indie-games.eu/we-visited-ryucon-silesia-2025-photo-gallery/) - We were present at the second edition of Ryucon Silesia, a festival dedicated to Far Eastern culture and pop culture. Here's our photo gallery - [Endix Showcase 2025 - Everything You Need to Know from Founder Nikos Perifanis](https://www.indie-games.eu/endix-showcase-2025-everything-you-need-to-know-from-founder-nikos-perifanis/) - The virtual doors to ENDIX are officially open. We spoke with ENDIX Showcase founder Nikos Perifanis to discuss the event's vision and what visitors can expect. - [[PHOTO] Events with Indie-Games: A recap of our visit to the Anime Symphony concert](https://www.indie-games.eu/anime-symphony-concert-in-poland-recap/) - With many upcoming projects that we’ll be covering, we’d like to look back on our first event of the year: Anime Symphony Kameralnie concert. - [[PREVIEW] Mortal Shell II - Difficult, Fair, and Surprisingly Polished](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-mortal-shell-ii-difficult-fair-and-surprisingly-polished/) - Mortal Shell II has opened its beta to everyone, and I have to admit, this is exactly how you showcase a game and win people over. - [Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition - Everything You Need to Know](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-series-x25-limited-edition-everything-you-need-to-know/) - The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition is a celebratory cosmetic variant of the standard Xbox Series X, released to mark the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox. - [You Can Play the First Chapter of The Telwynium Right Now](https://www.indie-games.eu/you-can-play-the-first-chapter-of-the-telwynium-right-now/) - During the Story-Rich Showcase 2026, developer Dave Lloyd and Powerhoof announced that players can now dive into a new demo for The Telwynium. - [The Hearth & Harbour's New Trailer Offers a Cozy Look at Life, Food, and Survival](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-hearth-harbours-new-trailer-offers-a-cozy-look-at-life-food-and-survival/) - Featured during the Story-Rich Showcase 2026, the new gameplay update for The Hearth & Harbour gave players closer look at life in the harbor city of Lewthport. - [[OPINION] When Did Western Gaming Industry Become So Afraid of Masculine Heroes?](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-when-did-western-gaming-industry-become-so-afraid-of-masculine-heroes/) - Every time a new gaming showcase rolls around, I find myself asking the same question: where have all the new male protagonists gone? - ["I Want Players to Approach the Story Like a Scientific Expedition" – Penguin Colony Interview](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-want-players-to-approach-the-story-like-a-scientific-expedition-penguin-colony-interview/) - Naphtali Faulkner is teaming up with Fellow Traveller to deliver Penguin Colony, a beautifully atmospheric walking simulator with a spooky, Lovecraftian twist. - [[PREVIEW] Penguin Colony - Lovecraftian Horror Meets Antarctic Exploration](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-penguin-colony-lovecraftian-horror-meets-antarctic-exploration/) - Developed by ORIGAME DIGITAL, the studio behind Umurangi Generation, and published by Fellow Traveller, Penguin Colony is a narrative-driven horror adventure. - [Magical Princess - Brilliant Parenting RPG With Endless Possibilities](https://www.indie-games.eu/magical-princess-brilliant-parenting-rpg-with-endless-possibilities-review/) - Magical Princess is one of those games that immediately reminded me of the classic Princess Maker series, but it does far more than simply copy that formula. - [Sea of Stars Receives Final Major Update as Development Ends](https://www.indie-games.eu/sea-of-stars-receives-final-major-update-as-development-ends/) - After years of updates, expansions, and post-launch support, turn-based JRPG Sea of Stars has officially reached the end of its journey. - [SHE Looks Like a Survival Horror Game Straight Out of the PS1 Era](https://www.indie-games.eu/she-looks-like-a-survival-horror-game-straight-out-of-the-ps1-era/) - SHE: (Seraphim Helix Experiment) is the latest project from Rocket Adrift Games, combining stealth mechanics inspired by Metal Gear Solid with a horror story. - [Servant of the Lake Opens the Doors to the Vanderboom Estate This August](https://www.indie-games.eu/servant-of-the-lake-opens-the-doors-to-the-vanderboom-estate-this-august/) - Servant of the Lake launches this August and takes players to the infamous Vanderboom Estate long before the events of Rusty Lake: Roots. - [Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch) Heads to PS5 and PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/janet-demornay-is-a-slumlord-and-a-witch-heads-to-ps5-and-pc/) - The upcoming comedy-horror adventure Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch) follows two housemates trapped inside a decaying Sydney terrace house. - [New Horror Adventure Lost in the Roots Gets a Q3 2026 Release Window](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-horror-adventure-lost-in-the-roots-gets-a-q3-2026-release-window/) - Lost in the Roots grabs attention with its haunting hand-drawn visuals and a story that seems determined to get under your skin. - [Psychological Horror Game Am I Nima Announces October Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/psychological-horror-game-am-i-nima-gets-october-release-date/) - Developer HO! Games announced during the Story-Rich Showcase 2026 that Am I Nima will launch this October on PC via Steam. - [Xbox CEO Says Traditional Console Generations May Be Unsustainable](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-ceo-says-traditional-console-generations-may-be-unsustainable/) - According to XBOX CEO Asha Sharma, rising hardware costs are putting increasing pressure on the entire gaming industry and how they approach the players. - [[PREVIEW] 1666: Amsterdam - Fails to Capture the Promise of Its Reveal](https://www.indie-games.eu/1666-amsterdam-prologue-preview/) - Having just recently been revealed during Summer Game Fest, 1666: Amsterdam has already received a playable prologue on Steam. - [Detective Turner: If Looks Could Kill Turns Fashion Into a Murder Mystery](https://www.indie-games.eu/detective-turner-if-looks-could-kill-turns-fashion-into-a-murder-mystery/) - Revealed during the Story-Rich Showcase 2026, Detective Turner: If Looks Could Kill, throws players into a glamorous world of fashion secrets and murder. - [Desktop Explorer is a Horror Mystery Hidden Inside a Retro PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/desktop-explorer-is-a-horror-mystery-hidden-inside-a-retro-pc/) - Desktop Explorer, upcoming psychological horror adventure from Recurring Dream, made an appearance during the Story-Rich Showcase 2026 with brand-new trailer. - [Story-Rich Adventure Danchi Days Launches in October 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/story-rich-adventure-danchi-days-launches-in-october-2026/) - Revealed with new trailer during the Story-Rich Showcase 2026, narrative-driven adventure Danchi Days is set to launch on PC via Steam this October. - [Demonschool Heads to Nintendo Switch 2 Alongside Major New DLC](https://www.indie-games.eu/demonschool-heads-to-nintendo-switch-2-alongside-major-new-dlc/) - Necrosoft Games announced that the tactical RPG Demonschool will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 while also receiving a DLC expansion across all platforms. - [Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2 Coming To Switch 2 This June](https://www.indie-games.eu/citizen-sleeper-and-citizen-sleeper-2-coming-to-switch-2-this-june/) - Gareth Damian Martin announced that dice-driven narrative RPGs Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will make their way to Nintendo Switch 2. - [Dating Sim Building Relationships to Launch on Consoles and PC Simultaneously](https://www.indie-games.eu/dating-sim-building-relationships-to-launch-on-consoles-and-pc-simultaneously/) - Shown during the Story-Rich Showcase 2026, Building Relationships is a dating adventure from solo developer Tan Ant Games. - [Wardrum - Does This Rhythm-Combat Hybrid Actually Work?](https://www.indie-games.eu/wardrum-does-this-rhythm-combat-hybrid-actually-work-review/) - Wardrum is a flawed but genuinely creative roguelite, one that rhythm game and tactical RPG fans may still find worthwhile, but one that demands patience. - [Memoriapolis - Banners and Wonders Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/memoriapolis-banners-and-wonders-review/) - Memoriapolis has just received its massive “Banners and Wonders” update, released alongside the game’s one-year anniversary. - [[PREVIEW] L'Agence - The Hearts of Paris](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-lagence-the-hearts-of-paris/) - L'Agence - The Hearts of Paris already feels like one of those indie games you randomly discover and end up remembering for a very long time. - [Demon Lord: Just a Block - Every Move Matters](https://www.indie-games.eu/demon-lord-just-a-block-review/) - Demon Lord: Just a Block is an excellent, surprisingly deep roguelite that balances simplicity with depth remarkably well. - [[Early Access] No Stone Unturned - A Fowl Play](https://www.indie-games.eu/early-access-no-stone-unturned-a-fowl-play-review/) - No Stone Unturned blends mystery and comedy by turning a generic joke into a complex and surprising crime story filled with a lot of humor. - [Outbound - Relaxing at First, Repetitive Soon After](https://www.indie-games.eu/outbound-relaxing-at-first-repetitive-soon-after-review/) - Outbound is a mediocre, shallow cozy game with a beautiful presentation and strong concept, but one that fails to deliver meaningful gameplay depth. - [Vultures: Scavengers of Death - PS1 Horror Meets Hardcore Tactics](https://www.indie-games.eu/vultures-scavengers-of-death-ps1-horror-meets-hardcore-tactics-and-its-surprisingly-addictive-review/) - Vultures: Scavengers of Death is a confident genre experiment that merges tactical strategy with old-school survival horror aesthetics. - [[EARLY ACCESS] Far Far West - Co-Op Shooter I Didn’t Expect to Love This Much](https://www.indie-games.eu/early-access-far-far-west-wild-west-co-op-shooter-i-didnt-expect-to-love-this-much-review/) - There is a reason why Far Far West is currently sitting at overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam and has already sold over a million copies. - [Red Kiss Brings Vampire Espionage and Cold War Drama to 1980s Berlin](https://www.indie-games.eu/red-kiss-brings-vampire-espionage-and-cold-war-drama-to-1980s-berlin/) - Revealed by Fellow Traveller and Dutch developer Wispfire, Red Kiss is a narrative-driven RPG that mixes espionage, and strategic decision-making. - [New Sci-Fi Visual Novel A Line Held Tight Launches Steam Demo](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-sci-fi-visual-novel-a-line-held-tight-gets-steam-demo/) - One of the more intriguing reveals from the Story-Rich Showcase 2026 was A Line Held Tight, a narrative-focused sci-fi visual novel from developer Humble Grove. - [Ambrosia Sky Gets Release Date for Its Final Chapter](https://www.indie-games.eu/ambrosia-sky-gets-release-date-for-its-final-chapter/) - Soft Rains has officially revealed that Ambrosia Sky: Act Two will launch this August, bringing the story to a close for this unique narrative adventure. - [Duck Detective Studio Announces Apple Crumble, New Mystery Thriller About Saving Your Grandma](https://www.indie-games.eu/duck-detective-studio-announces-apple-crumble-new-mystery-thriller-about-saving-your-grandma/) - Duck Detective developer Happy Broccoli Games has announced Apple Crumble, a mystery thriller that mixes family drama, suspense, and plenty of dark humor. - [Burn-9 is a 'Reverse Metal Gear' Where Information Is Your Most Powerful Weapon](https://www.indie-games.eu/burn-9-is-a-reverse-metal-gear-where-information-is-your-most-powerful-weapon/) - Announced by Fellow Traveller and 14 Hours Productions during Story-Rich Showcase 2026, Burn-9 is being described as a "reverse Metal Gear." - [Fellow Traveller's Penguin Colony Gets New Trailer and Demo](https://www.indie-games.eu/fellow-travellers-penguin-colony-gets-new-trailer-and-demo/) - Fellow Traveller and ORIGAME DIGITAL have released a brand-new story trailer for Penguin Colony, with demo version now available on Steam. - [Top 12 Indie Games Releasing in June 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-june-2026/) - We've still got some incredibly hyped titles and showcases on the way, so here are our top 12 indie games to watch out for this month. - [What does the 1930s sound like? Interview with Damian Czajka from MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Team](https://www.indie-games.eu/interview-with-damian-czajka-from-mouse-p-i-for-hire-team/) - We had the opportunity to speak with Damian Czajka, a sound designer and composer who worked on audio direction for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. - [Paralives Positive Reviews Are Very Misleading...](https://www.indie-games.eu/paralives-positive-reviews-are-very-misleading/) - In our latest editorial, we discuss the launch of Paralives, including its early access price, poor performance, and overly positive Steam reviews. - [Technology, Artistry, and Visions of Horror – Interview with Piotr Nowakowski from Cronos: The New Dawn Team](https://www.indie-games.eu/interview-with-piotr-nowakowski-from-cronos-the-new-dawn-team/) - We had the opportunity to talk with Piotr Nowakowski, the cinematic artist responsible for editing cutscenes and animating cameras for Cronos: The New Dawn. - [Anima Song from the Abyss to Bring Dark Fantasy Action RPG Combat in 2027](https://www.indie-games.eu/anima-song-from-the-abyss-to-bring-dark-fantasy-action-rpg-combat-in-2027/) - Indie studio Anima Project has officially confirmed that Anima Song from the Abyss is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam in 2027. - [The 2026 Digital Dragons Awards Presented - Cronos: The New Dawn and The Alters Take the Top Honors](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-2026-digital-dragons-awards/) - With fierce competition among the nominees at this year’s Digital Dragons Awards, the real battle took place between The Alters and Cronos: The New Dawn. - [Magnificon Expo 2026 - Photo Gallery](https://www.indie-games.eu/magnificon-expo-2026-photo-gallery/) - Check out our photo gallery for a closer look at the highlights from this year's spring edition of Magnificon Expo in Cracow. - [Expo Gamers 2026 Program Announced](https://www.indie-games.eu/expo-gamers-2026-program-announced/) - The third edition of the leading regional conference and entertainment fair, Expo Gamers, has released its official and richest-ever schedule. - [Xbox Admits Previous Game Pass Changes Hurt Growth](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-admits-previous-game-pass-changes-hurt-growth/) - Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that subscriber acquisition and retention have improved since Microsoft lowered Game Pass pricing back in April. - [Playstack Is Being Acquired by Fandom and GameSpot Owner IMC](https://www.indie-games.eu/playstack-is-being-acquired-by-fandom-and-gamespot-owner-imc/) - Playstack, the publisher behind breakout hits like Balatro, Abiotic Factor, and The Rise of the Golden Idol, is preparing for a major ownership change. - [Teller’s Duty Looks Like Papers, Please Meets Banking Chaos](https://www.indie-games.eu/tellers-duty-looks-like-papers-please-meets-banking-chaos/) - In Teller’s Duty, you will spend your days verifying documents, spotting counterfeit money, dealing with angry customers, and trying to survive. - [Full Circle Wants to Bring Back the Golden Age of PS1 JRPGs](https://www.indie-games.eu/full-circle-wants-to-bring-back-the-golden-age-of-ps1-jrpgs/) - Officially announced during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase, Full Circle is a new RPG from solo developer 2ndPlayerGames and publisher Deck13 Spotlight. - [RuneSmith Revealed With Rune Crafting, Tactical Combat, and Dwarf Humor](https://www.indie-games.eu/runesmith-revealed-with-rune-crafting-tactical-combat-and-dwarf-humor/) - Developer Terahard Studios officially revealed RuneSmith during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase, bringing tactical combat, rune crafting, and tavern brawls. - [Video Game History Museum in Croatia Celebrates Its First Anniversary This Weekend](https://www.indie-games.eu/video-game-history-museum-in-croatia-celebrates-its-first-anniversary-this-weekend/) - This weekend, from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, the Video Game History Museum will celebrate its first anniversary with special gifts for all visitors. - [More Than 50 International Participants in the Program – Expo Gamers 2026 Returns to Opatija](https://www.indie-games.eu/more-than-50-international-participants-in-the-program-expo-gamers-2026-returns-to-opatija/) - Only two days remain until the start of the leading regional gaming event Expo Gamers, which begins this Friday, even bringing actors from Baldur's Gate 3. - [Papaya Plaza is a Cozy Pixel-Art Village Builder Made for Relaxing](https://www.indie-games.eu/papaya-plaza-is-a-cozy-pixel-art-village-builder-made-for-relaxing/) - If you’ve been looking for a low-stress cozy game to sink time into, Papaya Plaza might be worth keeping an eye on. You can play the demo on Steam. - [Silent Planet is a Gorgeous Sci-Fi Metroidvania Filled With Cosmic Horror](https://www.indie-games.eu/silent-planet-is-a-gorgeous-sci-fi-metroidvania-filled-with-cosmic-horror/) - Developer Vertex Zero and publisher Red Dunes Games have released a brand-new extended trailer for Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World. - [Paradox Tower Mixes Resource Management, Time Rewinding, and Tactical RPG Combat](https://www.indie-games.eu/paradox-tower-mixes-resource-management-time-rewinding-and-tactical-rpg-combat/) - Paradox Tower is an upcoming resource-management RPG where strategy matters far more than luck, throwing players into a mysterious labyrinth. - [Hooded Horse Adds Space RPG C-Beams to Its Growing Lineup](https://www.indie-games.eu/hooded-horse-adds-space-rpg-c-beams-to-its-growing-lineup/) - Publisher Hooded Horse has officially picked up C-Beams, an ambitious space action RPG from indie developer Distant Light Games. - [Waters of Ragnarök Is a Norse Naval Survival Game Worth Watching](https://www.indie-games.eu/waters-of-ragnarok-is-a-norse-naval-survival-game-worth-watching/) - If sailing across Norse world filled with sea monsters sounds like your kind of adventure, Waters of Ragnarök might be worth keeping an eye on. - [“If Buying Isn’t Owning, Piracy Isn’t Stealing”: EU Politician Backs The Stop Killing Games Initiative](https://www.indie-games.eu/if-buying-isnt-owning-piracy-isnt-stealing-eu-politician-backs-the-stop-killing-games-initiative/) - The Stop Killing Games campaign argues that players are growing tired of paying full price for games that can eventually become unplayable. - [Native Pokémon Platinum PC Port Appears Online](https://www.indie-games.eu/native-pokemon-platinum-pc-port-appears-online/) - A native PC port of Pokémon Platinum has unexpectedly appeared online, featuring 60 FPS mode, support for higher resolutions and customizable screen layouts. - [Path of Exile 2 Free Weekend Announced Alongside Major New Expansion](https://www.indie-games.eu/path-of-exile-2-free-weekend-announced-alongside-major-new-expansion/) - If you've been waiting for an excuse to try Path of Exile 2, this might be it since Grinding Gear Games is opening the gates with a free weekend this Friday. - [Tango Gameworks Says “To the Future!” as the Hi-Fi Rush Studio Prepares Its Comeback](https://www.indie-games.eu/tango-gameworks-says-to-the-future-as-the-hi-fi-rush-studio-prepares-its-comeback/) - Tango Gameworks recently updated its official website with a complete timeline of its biggest projects, highlighting classics such as Hi-Fi Rush. - [OmniDrive Lets Players Back Up Classic Console Games Using Standard Blu-ray Drives](https://www.indie-games.eu/omnidrive-lets-players-back-up-classic-console-games-using-standard-blu-ray-drives/) - Community-driven project called OmniDrive allows compatible Blu-ray drives to read and back up physical console games that were previously inaccessible on PC. - [I returned to Retro Rewind after the latest update...](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-returned-to-retro-rewind-after-the-latest-update/) - Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator latest update that adds repair stations, street sign and more to the game, could convince you to come back to it. - [Award-Winning Board Game The Red Cathedral Is Getting a Digital Adaptation](https://www.indie-games.eu/award-winning-board-game-the-red-cathedral-is-getting-a-digital-adaptation/) - Devir has announced The Red Cathedral: Digital Edition, bringing its award-winning strategy board game to PC via Steam, Android, and iOS devices. - [SOMBRAS: Negative Frames Blends Photography and Psychological Horror](https://www.indie-games.eu/sombras-negative-frames-blends-photography-and-psychological-horror/) - Fans of atmospheric adventures and psychological horror have a new game to keep on their radar with SOMBRAS: Negative Frames from Maboroshi Artworks. - [Sleepover is a Cosmic Horror Visual Novel About the Last Two Humans on Earth](https://www.indie-games.eu/sleepover-is-a-cosmic-horror-visual-novel-about-the-last-two-humans-on-earth/) - ChimpWampus and publisher Neverland Entertainment have officially announced Sleepover, a post-apocalyptic cosmic horror visual novel. - [Ex-Returnal Director Established Cosmic Division, New Gaming Studio in Finland](https://www.indie-games.eu/ex-returnal-director-established-cosmic-division-new-gaming-studio-in-finland/) - Cosmic Division has officially launched in Finland under the leadership of Harry Krueger, a veteran developer best known for his work on Returnal. - [There Is No Game Spin-Off Crushed In Time Gets June Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/there-is-no-game-spin-off-crushed-in-time-gets-june-release-date/) - Crushed In Time is a spin-off of the million-selling There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension and continues the studio's love for creative puzzle design. - [Moonlighter 2 Early Access Gets Pets, New Weapons, and Harder Challenges](https://www.indie-games.eu/moonlighter-2-early-access-gets-pets-new-weapons-and-harder-challenges/) - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has received its second major Early Access update, introducing a host of new features led by charming Bloblets. - [Bloodless Developers Reveal Laser Guy, a Puzzle Game About Game Dev Burnout](https://www.indie-games.eu/bloodless-developers-reveal-laser-guy-a-puzzle-game-about-game-dev-burnout/) - Fresh off the success of Bloodless, Brazilian developer Point N’ Sheep has officially unveiled its next game called Laser Guy, which is focused on burnout. - [Former Coatsink Founders Launched New Publisher EdCorp](https://www.indie-games.eu/former-coatsink-founders-launched-new-publisher-edcorp/) - Former shareholders and founders of Coatsink have announced EdCorp, a new company focused on funding, publishing, marketing, and developing games. - [Ex-Mass Effect and Dragon Age Developers Opened Studio Reset](https://www.indie-games.eu/ex-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-developers-reveal-new-mystery-game-studio/) - Studio Reset is a newly formed Canadian developer founded by veterans who worked on franchises like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, The Long Dark, and Anthem. - [Steam Released Nearly 9,000 New Games in Just Five Months of 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/steam-released-nearly-9000-new-games-in-just-five-months-of-2026/) - Steam has always been the biggest platform for PC gaming, but the numbers coming out of 2025 and 2026 are honestly staggering. - [Subnautica 2 Players Are Divided Over Its No-Killing Philosophy](https://www.indie-games.eu/subnautica-2-players-are-divided-over-its-no-killing-philosophy/) - One of the biggest discussions surrounding Subnautica 2 revolves around a simple question: why can’t players kill the larger creatures trying to eat them? - [Rumor Suggests Sony Is Looking at Older PlayStation IPs Again](https://www.indie-games.eu/rumor-suggests-sony-is-looking-at-older-playstation-ips-again/) - A new rumor from NateTheHate suggests Sony may finally be looking back at some of its older PlayStation franchises, but none of this is official yet. - [VGMaps.com Hosts Over 50,000 Maps for Classic Video Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/vgmaps-com-hosts-over-50000-maps-for-classic-video-games/) - VGMaps.com, also known as The Video Game Atlas, currently hosts over 50,000 maps covering more than 3,400 games across nearly 60 different platforms. - [CB Servers Launcher Makes Playing Classic COD Games Easier Than Ever](https://www.indie-games.eu/cb-servers-launcher-makes-playing-classic-cod-games-easier-than-ever/) - Created by the CB Servers community, CB Launcher acts as a central hub for several well-known community clients tied to legacy Call of Duty titles. - [Why Subnautica 2 Players Are Angry About the Game’s EULA](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-subnautica-2-players-are-angry-about-the-games-eula/) - Even though Subnautica 2 launched strongly on Steam, the discussion around the game quickly shifted from gameplay to its EULA. - [Moss: The Forgotten Relic Finally Lets Non-VR Players Experience Quill’s Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/moss-the-forgotten-relic-finally-lets-non-vr-players-experience-quills-adventure/) - Instead of simply porting the VR experience over to standard screens, Polyarc is combining both Moss and Moss: Book II into one complete package. - [Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy Gets New Story Trailer and Reveals Voice Cast](https://www.indie-games.eu/remothered-red-nuns-legacy-gets-new-story-trailer-and-reveals-voice-cast/) - Developer Stormind Games officially shared new details about Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the upcoming third entry in the long-running survival horror series. - [Six One Indie Showcase 2026 Returns Next Week With 61 Indie Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/six-one-indie-showcase-2026-returns-next-week-with-61-indie-games/) - Six One Indie has officially confirmed that the Six One Indie Showcase 2026 will return next week bringing another packed presentation. - [STARDUST: Wish of Witch Launches This May With Stunning Pixel-Art Combat](https://www.indie-games.eu/stardust-wish-of-witch-launches-this-may-with-stunning-pixel-art-combat/) - STARDUST: Wish of Witch is a turn-based SRPG that mixes classic strategy combat with cinematic storytelling and surprisingly fluid pixel animations. - [Voidling Bound Launches on PC This June](https://www.indie-games.eu/voidling-bound-launches-on-pc-this-june/) - A lot of players have already compared Voidling Bound to a mix between Spore and Warframe, which feels pretty accurate once you see the gameplay in motion. - [A Lost Galaga Prototype for the NES Has Finally Resurfaced After 40 Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/a-lost-galaga-prototype-for-the-nes-has-finally-resurfaced-after-40-years/) - Newly recovered Galaga prototype for the Famicom (NES) is a major find for gaming history, offering a rare look at unreleased 1980s titles. - [Rare Atari Lynx Prototypes Have Been Preserved and Released Online](https://www.indie-games.eu/rare-atari-lynx-prototypes-have-been-preserved-and-released-online/) - As reported by Games That Weren't, a large collection of Atari Lynx prototypes has recently been recovered and shared online thanks to preservation efforts. - [AlteredBlood+ Lets You Weaponize Blood in Fast-Paced Arena Combat](https://www.indie-games.eu/alteredblood-lets-you-weaponize-blood-in-fast-paced-arena-combat/) - AlteredBlood+ leans heavily into fast mobility, platforming, and arena-style gunfights, encouraging players to constantly stay in motion. - [MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Sells Over 730,000 Copies in Less Than a Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/mouse-p-i-for-hire-sells-over-730000-copies-in-less-than-a-month/) - The retro-inspired shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire from Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios has quietly turned into a massive commercial success. - [[OPINION] The Internet Can’t Decide If Mixtape Is a Masterpiece or “Journoslop”](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-the-internet-cant-decide-if-mixtape-is-a-masterpiece-or-journoslop/) - The debate over what actually defines an "indie game" has reignited recently, sparked by titles like Mixtape, Dustborn, and Life is Strange: True Colors. - [The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Now Runs Natively on PC and Steam Deck](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-now-runs-natively-on-pc-and-steam-deck/) - A newly released project called Dusk has officially launched, bringing a native port of Twilight Princess to PC, Steam Deck, Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux. - [Rayman Legends Remake Reportedly Coming Soon](https://www.indie-games.eu/rayman-legends-remake-reportedly-coming-soon/) - Speaking on the Insider Gaming podcast, Tom Henderson said he expects an official reveal for a Rayman Legends Remake sometime this summer. - [[IN-DEPTH] Sony Explains How AI Will Shape the Future of PlayStation Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/in-depth-sony-explains-how-ai-will-shape-the-future-of-playstation-games/) - During a recent financial presentation, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino explained how PlayStation plans to use AI moving forward. - [Nintendo Is Raising the Price of the Switch 2](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-is-raising-the-price-of-the-switch-2/) - Nintendo has officially confirmed that Switch 2 price is going up later this year, and the increase is hitting pretty much every major region. - [Sony’s PlayStation Business Is Changing as PS5 Sales Slow Down](https://www.indie-games.eu/sonys-playstation-business-is-changing-as-ps5-sales-slow-down/) - PlayStation 5 hardware sales are cooling as the console enters a new life phase, but Sony's latest financials show the PlayStation brand remains strong. - [The Wilds of Dacrima Might Be the Weirdest Puzzle Adventure Releasing This Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-wilds-of-dacrima-might-be-the-weirdest-puzzle-adventure-releasing-this-month/) - Some games try to keep things simple. Then there’s The Wilds of Dacrima: Field Notes from a Poorly Supervised Alchemist and His Unruly Clockwork Companion. - [Town of Tinysville Turns City-Building Into a Strategic Deckbuilder](https://www.indie-games.eu/town-of-tinysville-turns-city-building-into-a-strategic-deckbuilder/) - Instead of fighting monsters or building combos, Town of Tinysville asks you to build an entire town using cards where one bad decision can ruin everything. - [Halfmoon Looks Like One of the Most Interesting Short Indie Games of the Year](https://www.indie-games.eu/halfmoon-looks-like-one-of-the-most-interesting-short-indie-games-of-the-year/) - Halfmoon follows Mio, young woman who has recently died and suddenly finds herself working at a strange bureau that exists somewhere between life and afterlife. - [Events with Indie-Games: Digital Dragons Conference, Magnificon and Kraków Film Music Festival](https://www.indie-games.eu/events-with-indie-games-digital-dragons-conference-magnificon-and-krakow-film-music-festival/) - Next week, Indie-Games we’ll be returning to the Magnificon Expo and Digital Dragons Conference, and also making the debut at the Kraków Film Music Festival. - [This Chaotic Co-Op Casino Game Sold 600,000 Copies in a Week](https://www.indie-games.eu/gamble-with-your-friends-becomes-steams-latest-indie-hit/) - Gamble With Your Friends is the latest multiplayer indie hit on Steam, selling an impressive 600,000 copies in less than a week after launch. - [Mina the Hollower Full Breakdown: Release Date, Platforms, Gameplay Expectations](https://www.indie-games.eu/mina-the-hollower-full-breakdown-release-date-platforms-gameplay-expectations/) - Mina the Hollower is an upcoming action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, the studio best known for the beloved Shovel Knight series. - [Nintendo Under Pressure to Raise Switch 2 Price](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-under-pressure-to-raise-switch-2-price/) - According to the latest report, Switch 2 console is now facing pressure from investors who want Nintendo to consider raising its price. - [MagMax Console Archives Edition Arrives on PS5 & Switch 2](https://www.indie-games.eu/magmax-console-archives-edition-arrives-on-ps5-switch-2/) - Console Archives MagMax is an upcoming faithful re-release of the classic 1986 side-scrolling shoot 'em up originally developed by Nichibutsu for the NES. - [This Indie Horror Game Looks Like a Playable Cartoon](https://www.indie-games.eu/this-indie-horror-game-looks-like-a-playable-cartoon/) - Every now and then, a small indie project pops up out of nowhere and just sticks in your head because it looks genuinely different. - [Neverness to Everness AI Controversy Explained: What Happened After Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/neverness-to-everness-ai-controversy-explained-what-happened-after-launch/) - It didn’t take long for Neverness to Everness to go from “that new gacha RPG everyone’s trying” to something people can’t stop arguing about. - [PC Gamers Prefer Cheaper Games and It’s Changing the Industry](https://www.indie-games.eu/pc-gamers-prefer-cheaper-games-and-its-changing-the-industry/) - If you’ve been wondering why so many indie games seem to find success on PC, there’s actually a pretty clear answer and it mostly comes down to price. - [Constance Devs Tease New DLC With More Levels, Bosses, and Story Content](https://www.indie-games.eu/constance-devs-tease-new-dlc-with-more-levels-bosses-and-story-content/) - If you’ve been keeping an eye on indie Metroidvanias lately, Constance is probably a name that’s popped up more than once and for a good reason. - [70s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X Launches Globally with Full Remaster](https://www.indie-games.eu/70s-style-robot-anime-geppy-x-launches-globally-with-full-remaster/) - Bliss Brain Corporation has officially announced that 70s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X will launch worldwide this July on PC and consoles. - [Motorslice - Prince of Persia Meets Shadow of the Colossus](https://www.indie-games.eu/motorslice-prince-of-persia-meets-shadow-of-the-colossus-review/) - Motorslice blends Prince of Persia-style platforming with Shadow of the Colossus-like boss encounters, throwing you into a world filled with towering machines. - [Dead as Disco - This Early Access Game Has NO Business Being This Good](https://www.indie-games.eu/dead-as-disco-this-early-access-game-has-no-business-being-this-good-review/) - Dead as Disco is a highly promising early access title that delivers a genuinely unique and fun rhythm-action and beat em' up experience. - [Wholesome Direct 2026 Returns in June with 50+ Cozy Games and Big Announcements](https://www.indie-games.eu/wholesome-direct-2026-returns-in-june-with-50-cozy-games-and-big-announcements/) - The beloved Wholesome Direct is officially making its return this summer, bringing another wave of uplifting games to players around the world. - [Expo Gamers 2026 Reveals New Speakers Heading to Opatija This May](https://www.indie-games.eu/expo-gamers-2026-reveals-new-speakers-heading-to-opatija-this-may/) - Expo Gamers 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting gaming events in Croatia this year, as a new wave of speakers has just been confirmed. - [Dungeon Clawler - I Love This Game, But It’s Exhausting](https://www.indie-games.eu/dungeon-clawler-i-love-this-game-but-its-exhausting-review/) - Dungeon Clawler is a roguelike deck-builder built around heavy RNG, but instead of leaning fully into chaos or strict balance, it sits somewhere in between. - [Cascadou - Smart Twist on Balatro’s Winning Formula](https://www.indie-games.eu/cascadou-smart-twist-on-balatros-winning-formula-review/) - Cascadou is addictive deck-building roguelike that takes inspiration from Balatro but builds on it with its own twist centered around chain combos. - [Bus Bound - Relaxing Bus Simulator with Limited Depth](https://www.indie-games.eu/bus-bound-relaxing-bus-simulator-with-limited-depth-review/) - Bus Bound sits somewhere between a driving simulator and light management game, but leans much more toward the simulation side, specifically, just the driving. - [Cinderia - Looks Generic… But It’s Actually Addictive](https://www.indie-games.eu/cinderia-very-addictive-early-access-review/) - Cinderia is a really nice surprise, an action roguelite with tight gameplay that doesn't reinvent the genre but executes its ideas extremely well. - [Top 12 Indie Games Releasing in May 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-may-2026/) - If there’s one thing May 2026 is proving, it’s that indie games are no longer the “alternative” to mainstream gaming - they are the main event. - [ROUTE-16R Revives Classic Arcade Series With Major Gameplay Changes](https://www.indie-games.eu/route-16r-revives-classic-arcade-series-with-major-gameplay-changes/) - ROUTE-16R has officially been announced by Sunsoft and Wit One, bringing the long-dormant series back with new mechanics, features, and a release date. - [Sony Responds After PlayStation 5 License Timer Goes Viral](https://www.indie-games.eu/sony-responds-after-playstation-5-license-timer-goes-viral/) - A wave of controversy hit PlayStation users this week after a system change sparked fears that digital game ownership might not be as secure as many thought. - [Far Far West Explodes on Steam With 98% Positive Reviews After Early Access Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/far-far-west-explodes-on-steam-with-98-positive-reviews-after-early-access-launch/) - A chaotic co-op shooter Far Far West has burst onto Steam with a surprisingly strong debut, blending wild west shootouts with supernatural chaos. - [inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories - More Than Just a Store Simulator](https://www.indie-games.eu/inkonbini-one-store-many-stories-more-than-just-a-store-simulator-review/) - InKONBINI is for players who want something slow and introspective and less about managing a store and more about understanding the people who walk into it. - [Reptilian Rising - Tactics Game That Plays Like a Board Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/reptilian-rising-tactics-game-that-plays-like-a-board-game-review/) - Reptilian Rising is a thoughtful, cohesive tactics game that fully commits to its identity. However, it lacks level of polish and is rough around the edges. - [[INTERVIEW] Manafinder II Is a Big Step Up – Here’s What the Developer Told Us](https://www.indie-games.eu/manafinder-ii-is-a-big-step-up-heres-what-the-developer-told-us-interview/) - We had the opportunity to interview Jorge Blanco from Wolfsden LLC. His team is currently working on Manafinder II, a sequel to their 2022 turn-based JRPG. - [[PREVIEW] Duo Quest - This Game Tests Your Friendship](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-duo-quest-this-game-tests-your-friendship/) - Duo Quest highlights everything great about the indie scene, though its chaotic gameplay might just put your friendships to the test. - [Top 15 Games from INDIE Live Expo Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-15-games-from-indie-live-expo-showcase/) - The INDIE Live Expo Showcase returned over the weekend with a packed lineup of amazing indie titles, giving players a look at some of the most promising games. - [The Best Offline Yu-Gi-Oh Game… With a Big Problem](https://www.indie-games.eu/yu-gi-oh-legacy-of-the-duelist-link-evolution-worth-in-2026-review/) - Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is probably the best single-player Yu-Gi-Oh! game we have right now that isn’t a Tag Force title. - [Vampire Crawlers - Addictive Deckbuilding Done Right](https://www.indie-games.eu/vampire-crawlers-addictive-deckbuilding-done-right-review/) - Vampire Crawlers doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it doesn’t need to. For the price, the amount of content, and how engaging it is, it’s hard to go wrong here. - [I spent 50 hours in StarRupture… and I’m disappointed](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-spent-50-hours-in-starrupture-and-im-disappointed/) - StarRupture got its first major update about two weeks ago, and it pretty much changes everything you knew about the game. - [Haste: Broken Worlds offers endless runs through unique worlds and challenges](https://www.indie-games.eu/haste-broken-worlds-delivers-endless-runs-through-unique-worlds/) - Haste: Broken Worlds is a fast-paced running game where you race to reach the portal at the end of a collapsing universe. Releasing on Steam. - [This week you can play the PvPvE dungeon-crawler title Dungeon Stalkers](https://www.indie-games.eu/this-week-you-can-play-the-pvpve-dungeon-crawler-title-dungeon-stalkers/) - In Dungeon Stalkers, players form teams of up to three stalkers and enter the dungeon with up to five enemy teams. It will release on Steam in Early Access. - [Cookie Cutter Developers Regain Control After Publisher Split](https://www.indie-games.eu/cookie-cutter-developers-regain-control-after-publisher-split/) - Cookie Cutter, the hand-drawn action-adventure from Subcult Joint, is entering a new phase after the team successfully regained full control of the project. - [Sega Announces SEGA UNIVERSE to Revive Classic Franchises](https://www.indie-games.eu/sega-announces-sega-universe-to-revive-classic-franchises/) - Under newly announced initiative SEGA UNIVERSE, the company is looking to reintroduce its classic IP in a way that goes beyond simple remasters or re-releases. - [Hard Edge: War Zone Reimagines Classic PS1 Game as Tactical Card Battler](https://www.indie-games.eu/hard-edge-war-zone-reimagines-classic-ps1-game-as-tactical-card-battler/) - Hard Edge: War Zone, an upcoming remake from Sunsoft, reimagines the 1998 title Hard Edge with a completely different gameplay direction. - [Xbox Shifts Strategy Toward Affordability and Game Pass Focus](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-shifts-strategy-toward-affordability-and-game-pass-focus/) - Xbox appears to be entering a new phase, with a clearer focus on accessibility and player choice shaping both its long-term strategy and immediate moves. - [Blend: Film & Games Returns to Zagreb – The Largest Gathering of the Film and Video Game Industries Comes Back in October](https://www.indie-games.eu/blend-film-games-returns-to-zagreb-the-largest-gathering-of-the-film-and-video-game-industries-comes-back-in-october/) - Following last year’s successful two-day edition, the Blend: Film & Games conference has been confirmed for October 23–24, 2026 in Zagreb. - [Die For The Lich Shows How Fragile Steam Ratings Can Be](https://www.indie-games.eu/die-for-the-lich-shows-how-fragile-steam-ratings-can-be/) - A recent discussion around game Die For The Lich is highlighting just how quickly a game’s reputation can shift on Steam, especially during Early Access. - [Indie Dev Gets 80 Publisher Rejections but Refuses to Quit](https://www.indie-games.eu/indie-dev-behind-the-time-i-have-left-gets-80-publisher-rejections-but-refuses-to-quit/) - The Time I Have Left, a narrative-driven escape RPG, is still in development despite its creator facing a staggering number of publisher rejections. - [Metal Slug Series Celebrates 30 Years With Huge Discounts](https://www.indie-games.eu/metal-slug-series-celebrates-30-years-with-huge-discounts/) - To mark its 30th anniversary, all six main entries in the Metal Slug series are currently discounted on consoles, alongside even deeper deals on PC. - [R-TYPE DX Music Encore Brings Retro Shooter Back With Modern Features](https://www.indie-games.eu/r-type-dx-music-encore-brings-retro-shooter-back-with-modern-features/) - Developed by City Connection, this release is a port of the original R-TYPE DX, first released in 1999, and is now returning on modern consoles. - [Top 25 Indie Games That Deserve WAY More Attention](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-25-indie-games-that-deserve-way-more-attention/) - Every year, a handful of indie games break through and become surprise hits, however there are dozens of incredible titles that fly completely under the radar. - [Ys X: Proud Nordics - Bigger, Better, but Not Without Issues](https://www.indie-games.eu/ys-x-proud-nordics-bigger-better-but-not-without-issues-review/) - Ys X: Proud Nordics is the best version with substantial expansions and meaningful improvements, but its release strategy is greedy and disrespects players. - [Go Home Annie Arrives on PlayStation 5 Alongside Major PC Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/go-home-annie-arrives-on-playstation-5-alongside-major-pc-update/) - Go Home Annie: An SCP Game, developed by Misfit Village from the PISMO Incubator powered by A1, is now available on PlayStation 5 with new update. - [[OPINION] Why Emulation Is Saving Retro Gaming](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-why-emulation-is-saving-retro-gaming/) - Emulation keeps retro games and gaming alive, affordable, and playable as prices rise and publishers neglect classic titles. - [Top 12 Upcoming Indie Games You Should Wishlist Right Now](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-upcoming-indie-games-you-should-wishlist-right-now/) - The indie scene is absolutely stacked this spring. Here are 12 upcoming indie games you should add to your wishlist before everyone else catches on. - [PullUp Entertainment Reports Strong Q4 Growth Despite Mixed Game Sales](https://www.indie-games.eu/pullup-entertainment-reports-strong-q4-growth-despite-mixed-game-sales/) - PullUp Entertainment has shared its latest financial results, offering a closer look at both the successes and challenges shaping its current lineup. - [Hela Gets a New Name and a Deeper Focus on Nature](https://www.indie-games.eu/hela-gets-a-new-name-and-a-deeper-focus-on-nature/) - Knights Peak Games and Windup Games have revealed a new title for their Scandinavian folklore-inspired adventure Hela: of Mice & Magic. - [Corsair Cove Charts a New Course for City Builders in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/corsair-cove-charts-a-new-course-for-city-builders-in-2026/) - Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment announced Corsair Cove, a pirate-themed city builder that challenges players to construct a base on dangerous cliffsides. - [Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts Keep Conquering Game Marketing](https://www.indie-games.eu/instagram-reels-tiktok-and-youtube-shorts-keep-conquering-game-marketing/) - Shortform video now beats traditional media for game discovery. We break down the distinct audiences of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. - [MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Stunning Visuals, Familiar FPS Gameplay](https://www.indie-games.eu/mouse-p-i-for-hire-stunning-visuals-familiar-fps-gameplay-review/) - MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a game carried by its style, not by reinventing the genre, and that's perfectly fine, as long as you know what you're getting into. - [Enshrouded - Must-Play Co-op Survival Game With Noticeable Cracks](https://www.indie-games.eu/enshrouded-must-play-co-op-survival-game-with-noticeable-cracks-review/) - After spending around 70 hours with Enshrouded, I can confidently say that this is one of the best survival games I’ve played in a long time. - [Top 15 Must-Watch Titles from Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-15-must-watch-titles-from-galaxies-spring-showcase-2026/) - The latest Galaxies Spring Showcase has come to a close, featuring a diverse lineup of titles ranging from survival games and shooters to puzzle experiences. - [Check the 24 Spanish Indie Gems featured at the GameSpain Direct Spring Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/check-the-24-spanish-indie-gems-featured-at-the-gamespain-direct-spring-showcase/) - The GameSpain Spring 2026 showcase, which featured of 24 indie games, has been aired sooner today on ClemmyGames YouTube channel. - [Cozy Survival Game Outbound Gets New Release Date in May](https://www.indie-games.eu/cozy-survival-game-outbound-gets-new-release-date-in-may/) - Outbound, the cozy open-world survival crafting game from Square Glade Games, has officially been delayed, giving the team more time to polish the experience. - [[OPINION] PC Gamer’s Windrose Take Is Everything Wrong With Modern Games Journalism](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-pc-gamers-windrose-take-is-everything-wrong-with-modern-games-journalism/) - The PC Gamer's article "After 4 hours of pirate survival in Windrose, I'm reinstalling Sea of Thieves" shows everything wrong with modern gaming journalism. - [Disney Has Removed Multiple Games from Steam and GOG](https://www.indie-games.eu/disney-has-removed-multiple-games-from-steam-and-gog/) - A large number of games published by Disney were recently removed from Steam and GOG without any warning or announcement because of licensing issues. - [Windrose: A Pirate's Tale is The New Indie Hit, Reaching Peak of 69,000 Concurrent Players](https://www.indie-games.eu/windrose-a-pirates-tale-is-the-new-indie-hit-reaching-peak-of-69000-concurrent-players/) - Windrose entered Early Access on Steam this Tuesday and, within just the first few hours after release, recorded an impressive 69,000 concurrent players. - [Before I Go - Beautiful Metroidvania Followed by Satisfying Platforming](https://www.indie-games.eu/before-i-go-beautiful-metroidvania-followed-by-satisfying-platforming/) - Before I Go is a polished game with outstanding visuals and fantastic atmosphere, yet undermined by an nonexistent story and a stingy checkpoint system. - [Last Flag - Fun Hero Shooter with Potential](https://www.indie-games.eu/last-flag-fun-hero-shooter-with-potential-review/) - Last Flag is a third-person, 5v5 hero shooter with a bright, cartoonish presentation, simple mechanics, and a clear focus on objective-based PvP. - [[EARLY ACCESS] Morbid Metal - Great Idea Still Finding Its Shape](https://www.indie-games.eu/morbid-metal-early-access-review/) - Morbid Metal is a genuine surprise with a combat system that is fun and gives the game a strong identity, but is held back by repetitive rougelite structure. - [Pompeii: The Legacy - Complex Roman City Builder Worth Your Time](https://www.indie-games.eu/pompeii-the-legacy-complex-roman-city-builder-worth-your-time/) - Pompeii: The Legacy is a very good city builder that stands out through its historically accurate approach. Sadly, it leans too far into complexity at times. - [Why Primal Is One of the Most Underrated PS2 Games Ever Made](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-primal-is-one-of-the-most-underrated-ps2-games-ever-made/) - In the early 2000s, as the PS2 dominated gaming, Sony’s Cambridge Studio released Primal, a dark, gothic gem still ahead of its time. - [Perceptum Is a Psychological Horror Game Inspired by P.T. and The Conjuring](https://www.indie-games.eu/perceptum-is-a-psychological-horror-game-inspired-by-p-t-and-the-conjuring/) - Perceptum is an upcoming psychological horror title developed by the two-person team at Duck Reaction, and early impressions suggest it could be one to watch. - [Mahou Arms Full Release Delayed to July 2026 After Long Development](https://www.indie-games.eu/mahou-arms-full-release-delayed-to-july-2026-after-long-development/) - Mahou Arms, the anime-inspired hack-and-slash action title developed by Dischan Media, has had its full 1.0 release delayed to July. - [Solo Dev Spent 10 Years Creating Bridgebourn Unique RPG World](https://www.indie-games.eu/solo-dev-spent-10-years-creating-bridgebourn-unique-rpg-world/) - One of Bridgebourn most striking features is its visual presentation, which uses 2D techniques such as parallax scrolling and dynamic camera transitions. - [Road to Vostok Surpasses 140,000 Sales Despite Zero Marketing Budget](https://www.indie-games.eu/road-to-vostok-surpasses-140000-sales-despite-zero-marketing-budget/) - Road to Vostok, often described as a single-player take on Escape from Tarkov, launched into early access recently and has quickly turned into a huge success. - [Kerbal Space Program Hits Player Peak Following NASA Artemis II Mission](https://www.indie-games.eu/kerbal-space-program-hits-player-peak-following-nasa-artemis-ii-mission/) - A recent surge in player numbers for Kerbal Space Program highlights how real-world space exploration can directly influence gaming trends. - [Expo Gamers 2026 Set to Feature Larian Studios, PlayStation, and More in Opatija](https://www.indie-games.eu/expo-gamers-2026-set-to-feature-larian-studios-playstation-and-more-in-opatija/) - Croatia is set to take the spotlight in the global gaming industry this May, as Expo Gamers 2026 prepares to bring some of the biggest names to Opatija. - [Starsand Island Removed From Steam Over Unauthorized Content Issue](https://www.indie-games.eu/starsand-island-removed-from-steam-over-unauthorized-content-issue/) - The cozy life simulation game Starsand Island has been temporarily removed from Steam following the discovery of unauthorized content within the game. - [Figment Series Hits 1 Million Sales on Nintendo Switch](https://www.indie-games.eu/figment-series-hits-1-million-sales-on-nintendo-switch/) - Bedtime Digital Games announced that the combined sales of Figment and its sequel Figment 2: Creed Valley have reached one million copies on Nintendo Switch. - [Building Relationships Delayed to Late 2026 as Developer Focuses on Polish](https://www.indie-games.eu/building-relationships-delayed-to-late-2026-as-developer-focuses-on-polish/) - Lighthearted adventure game with dating sim elements Building Relationships has now been delayed from its previously planned Q1 2026 release window. - [Sony Reportedly Planning Three PlayStation 6 Models With Different Price Points](https://www.indie-games.eu/sony-reportedly-planning-three-playstation-6-models-with-different-price-points/) - Sony reportedly plans multiple PlayStation 6 models including a budget PS6S and a dockable handheld for a late 2027 launch, though delays to 2028 are possible. - [[EARLY ACCESS] Road to Vostok - Hardcore Survival FPS with Rough Edges](https://www.indie-games.eu/road-to-vostok-early-access-review/) - Road to Vostok delivers a great single-player Tarkov-like experience, backed by a well-structured zone progression, realistic gunplay, and a clean UI. - [Slay the Princess Devs Announce New Publishing Label for Indie Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/slay-the-princess-devs-announce-new-publishing-label-for-indie-games/) - The indie studio behind Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow Black Tabby Games has announced the launch of its own publishing arm. - [Prove You’re Human Revealed at Triple-i Initiative Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/prove-youre-human-revealed-at-triple-i-initiative-showcase-2026/) - Psychological horror game from 1000xRESIST devs, Prove You're Human, has been officially announced during the 2026 Triple-i Initiative Showcase. - [Lost Railway Revealed as Unique Co-Op Horror Game at Triple-i Initiative Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/lost-railway-revealed-as-unique-co-op-horror-game-at-triple-i-initiative/) - Lost Railway has been officially announced during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase, introducing a distinctive new take on cooperative horror gameplay. - [Top 10 Best GOG Preservation Program Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-10-best-gog-preservation-program-games/) - The GOG Preservation Program is GOG's official initiative to ensure classic PC games remain playable on modern systems indefinitely. - [Xbox Achievement System Gets Long-Awaited Improvements in 2026 Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-achievement-system-gets-long-awaited-improvements-in-2026-update/) - Microsoft has announced a series of long-awaited updates to the Xbox achievement system, marking it as one of the first major platform changes. - [Nexon Restructures Khazan Team After Disappointing Sales Performance](https://www.indie-games.eu/nexon-restructures-khazan-team-after-disappointing-sales-performance/) - In response to the underwhelming financial performance, Nexon has reportedly moved to restructure the development team at Neople responsible for Khazan. - [Koshmar: The Last Reverie Announced by Former Witcher and Resident Evil Devs](https://www.indie-games.eu/koshmar-the-last-reverie-announced-by-former-witcher-and-resident-evil-devs/) - Koshmar: The Last Reverie has been officially announced as a new single-player action-adventure title from Polish indie developer Purple Ray Studio. - [Landfall Expands With Evil Landfall, a New Indie Game Publisher](https://www.indie-games.eu/landfall-expands-with-evil-landfall-a-new-indie-game-publisher/) - Landfall, studio behind PEAK, has officially announced Evil Landfall, a new publishing label that aims to fund and support indie developers. - [ENDIX Returns May 23–24, Now Available on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/endix-returns-may-23-24-now-available-on-steam/) - ENDIX is a fully digital gaming event where attendees explore a 3D world filled with interactive booths from indie developers and exhibitors. - [Crimson Desert - A Game You’ll Hate, Love, and Keep Playing](https://www.indie-games.eu/crimson-desert-a-game-youll-hate-love-and-keep-playing-review/) - Crimson Desert isn't a masterpiece, nor is it consistently great, but it is compelling, unpredictable, and surprisingly hard to put down. - [Mama’s Sleeping Angels - Surreal Multiplayer Horror Best with Friends](https://www.indie-games.eu/mamas-sleeping-angels-surreal-multiplayer-horror-best-with-friends-review/) - Mama's Sleeping Angels is a bizarre yet intriguing co-op horror game that excels in atmosphere but struggles with repetition and polish. - [TownsFolk Blends Puzzle Mechanics with Settlement Management](https://www.indie-games.eu/townsfolk-blends-puzzle-mechanics-with-settlement-management/) - TownsFolk places players in charge of rebuilding a civilization on a harsh and uncharted frontier, combining resource management with strategic decision-making. - [Minishoot’ Adventures - Hidden Indie Gem That Gets Better Over Time](https://www.indie-games.eu/minishoot-adventures-hidden-indie-gem-that-gets-better-over-time-review/) - Minishoot' Adventures starts as an interesting blend of top-down shooter and Zelda-like exploration that evolves into something much deeper. - [Top 12 Indie Games Releasing in April 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-april-2026/) - April 2026 is shaping up to be an exceptionally rich month for indie gaming and you will have to probably be very picky in what you end picking up. - [Grind Survivors - Addictive Gameplay Buried Under Repetition](https://www.indie-games.eu/grind-survivors-addictive-gameplay-buried-under-repetition-review/) - Grind Survivors is one of those action rougelike games that makes a strong first impression and holds onto it, at least for a while. - [Open-Source Tool Rialto 1 Lets You Burn and Sell Custom Indie Game Discs](https://www.indie-games.eu/open-source-tool-rialto-1-lets-you-burn-and-sell-custom-indie-game-discs/) - Rialto 1 is a newly open-sourced software tool created by the team behind We the Indies, an initiative that produces premium physical PC game discs. - [RPCS3 Achieves Major PlayStation 3 Emulation Breakthrough with New SPU Optimizations](https://www.indie-games.eu/rpcs3-achieves-major-playstation-3-emulation-breakthrough-with-new-spu-optimizations/) - RPCS3, the popular open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for PC, has received a performance boost thanks to recent optimizations focused on the SPU processor. - [Subnautica Gets Free Weekend and Major Discounts Before Sequel Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/subnautica-gets-free-weekend-and-major-discounts-before-sequel-launch/) - With the franchise having sold over 18.5 million copies worldwide, Subnautica remains one of the defining titles in the survival genre. - [Mortal Shell II Gameplay Revealed in 12-Minute Trailer](https://www.indie-games.eu/mortal-shell-ii-gameplay-revealed-in-12-minute-trailer/) - Mortal Shell II has received an extended gameplay reveal, offering a deeper look at the upcoming Soulslike sequel from Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack. - [Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Release Date Announced](https://www.indie-games.eu/heroes-of-might-and-magic-olden-era-release-date-announced/) - Built on the foundations that defined the franchise, Olden Era combines turn-based tactical combat, strategic empire building, and role-playing systems. - [MENACE Surpasses 250,000 Sales as New Update Adds Missions and Features](https://www.indie-games.eu/menace-surpasses-250000-sales-as-new-update-adds-missions-and-features/) - Hooded Horse and Overhype Studios announced that their sci-fi turn-based tactics game MENACE has surpassed 250,000 copies sold. - [Labyrinth-Building Game Minos Launches Next Week](https://www.indie-games.eu/labyrinth-building-game-minos-launches-next-week/) - Strategic puzzle game Minos, centered around labyrinth construction and mythological storytelling, will launch on PC via Steam next week. - [Hozy - Cozy, Calm… and Over Before It Begins](https://www.indie-games.eu/hozy-cozy-calm-and-over-before-it-begins/) - Hozy is a beautifully crafted interior decorating game that excels in creating relaxing, stress-free atmosphere. However, customization options are restricted. - [Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridge Gaming to New Level](https://www.indie-games.eu/evercade-nexus-brings-physical-cartridge-gaming-to-new-level/) - Blaze Entertainment has officially announced Evercade Nexus, the latest addition to its growing lineup of retro gaming hardware. - [Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Launch Receives Negative Reviews](https://www.indie-games.eu/legacy-of-kain-ascendance-launch-receives-negative-reviews/) - Early reception for Legacy of Kain: Ascendance has been largely negative, with players on Steam expressing disappointment over the game’s execution. - [Retro-Inspired Augment Anthem Coming Soon to PC via Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/retro-inspired-augment-anthem-coming-soon-to-pc-via-steam/) - Augment Anthem is an upcoming 2D pixel-art metroidvania that aims to merge classic exploration-driven gameplay with modern customization systems. - [Generation Exile 1.0 Launch Date Announced After Early Access Success](https://www.indie-games.eu/generation-exile-1-0-launch-date-announced-after-early-access-success/) - Generation Exile, the sci-fi colony simulation developed by Sonderlust Studios, is set to exit Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version in April on Steam. - [New Alpine Tycoon Game Above The Snow Launches This April](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-alpine-tycoon-game-above-the-snow-launches-this-april/) - Above The Snow, the upcoming tycoon and management title from Above The Desk and publisher Wandering Wizard, is set to launch on Steam this April. - [Why Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator Is Trending on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-retro-rewind-video-store-simulator-is-trending-on-steam/) - The indie simulation title Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator is quickly emerging as one of the standout breakout hits on Steam in early 2026. - [Another Century’s Episode - PS2 Mech Shooter Worth Revisiting | Retro Review](https://www.indie-games.eu/another-centurys-episode-ps2-mech-shooter-worth-revisiting-retro-review/) - Another Century’s Episode is a third-person mech shooter that brings together units from nine different anime series, each with its own playstyles. - [Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator - Cozy Simulator That Lacks Depth](https://www.indie-games.eu/rangers-path-national-park-simulator-cozy-simulator-that-lacks-depth-review/) - Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator is a game where you step into the role of a park ranger and take care of daily responsibilities in a large environment. - [Survival Horror Game Vultures: Scavengers of Death Launches April 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/survival-horror-game-vultures-scavengers-of-death-launches-april-2026/) - Survival game Vultures: Scavengers of Death draws clear inspiration from 1990s-era horror games while introducing a turn-based combat system. - [Could Disney Acquire Epic Games? What We Know So Far](https://www.indie-games.eu/could-disney-acquire-epic-games-what-we-know-so-far/) - Speculation about a potential acquisition of Epic Games by The Walt Disney Company has emerged following comments from technology reporter Alex Heath. - [Falling RAM Prices Could Make Valve’s Steam Machine More Affordable](https://www.indie-games.eu/falling-ram-prices-could-make-valves-steam-machine-more-affordable/) - A sharp decline in RAM prices could unexpectedly work in favor of Valve as it prepares to launch its long-awaited Steam Machine and other hardware. - [Popular Hytale FPS Server Everlands Announces Closure](https://www.indie-games.eu/popular-hytale-fps-server-everlands-announces-closure/) - The popular Hytale community server Everlands, widely recognized as the game’s first gun-focused experience, has officially shut down yesterday. - [[OPINION] Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro Price Hike Is Driving Panic Buying And It’s Working](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-sonys-playstation-5-pro-price-hike-is-driving-panic-buying-and-its-working/) - Sony just pulled off a classic corporate move with the PlayStation 5 Pro price hike announced last week and every one is falling for it. - [Super Battle Golf Hits 1 Million Sales in Just One Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/super-battle-golf-hits-1-million-sales-in-just-one-month/) - Multiplayer title Super Battle Golf has quickly established itself as one of the breakout hits of the year, surpassing one million copies sold on Steam. - [Bus Bound Launches in April With Deluxe Edition and Multiplayer Features](https://www.indie-games.eu/bus-bound-launches-in-april-with-deluxe-edition-and-multiplayer-features/) - Bus Bound aims to build on the legacy of the Bus Simulator series while introducing new gameplay elements like urban development and player-driven progression. - [BOXROOM Lets You Turn Your Steam Library Into a Custom Game Room](https://www.indie-games.eu/boxroom-lets-you-turn-your-steam-library-into-a-custom-game-room/) - BOXROOM is a new simulation game that transforms your Steam libraries into fully customizable virtual spaces. You can play the demo now on Steam. - [Island of Hearts - Visual Novel Where Your Choices Don’t Matter](https://www.indie-games.eu/island-of-heart-visual-novel-where-your-choices-dont-matter-review/) - While Island of Hearts aims to deliver a romantic, choice-driven experience, it falls short in almost every key area, leaving me quite disappointed. - [Go Home Annie Arrives On Consoles On The 31st of This Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/go-home-annie-arrives-on-consoles-on-the-31st-of-this-month/) - Go Home Annie is set in the Žumberak mountain region, where players play as titular protagonist, confronting paranormal entities and uncovering the secrets. - [Project Songbird - Ambitious Horror That Falls Short](https://www.indie-games.eu/project-songbird-ambitious-horror-that-falls-short-review/) - Project Songbird is an ambitious blend of psychological horror, puzzle-solving, narrative exploration, and light stealth elements. - [The Rumors Were True, PlayStation 5 Pro Jumps to $899 as Sony Implements Biggest Price Increase Yet](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-rumors-were-true-playstation-5-pro-jumps-to-899-as-sony-implements-biggest-price-increase-yet/) - Sony has announced a significant global price increase for the PlayStation 5 lineup, with new recommended retail prices taking effect on April 2, 2026. - [Serious Sam: Shatterverse Introduces Roguelite Action and Multiverse Story](https://www.indie-games.eu/serious-sam-shatterverse-introduces-roguelite-action-and-multiverse-story/) - Devolver Digital and Behaviour Interactive have officially announced Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a new entry in the long-running first-person shooter series. - [Easy Delivery Co. Comes to Consoles Following 250K Sales on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/easy-delivery-co-comes-to-consoles-following-250k-sales-on-steam/) - Indie title Easy Delivery Co. is expanding its reach to consoles, launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch today. - [PlayStation 5 Prices Could Rise Again in Europe, Retail Leak Suggests](https://www.indie-games.eu/playstation-5-prices-could-rise-again-in-europe-retail-leak-suggests/) - New rumor circulating from a French retail source suggests that Sony could be preparing another round of price adjustments for PlayStation 5 hardware in Europe. - [BloodRayne Trilogy Returns in Definitive Collection With Physical Editions](https://www.indie-games.eu/bloodrayne-trilogy-returns-in-definitive-collection-with-physical-editions/) - The cult-classic BloodRayne series is set to make its return in a new definitive package, bringing together all three main entries of the franchise. - [Primordia Creator Claims Unfair Royalties in Dispute With Wadjet Eye Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/primordia-creator-claims-unfair-royalties-in-dispute-with-wadjet-eye-games/) - Victor Wooten, known online as Yorhel, has publicly raised concerns about royalty payments tied to Primordia, the acclaimed indie point-and-click adventure. - [Machine Gun Fury - Pure Arcade Destruction](https://www.indie-games.eu/machine-gun-fury-pure-arcade-destruction-review/) - Machine Gun Fury is a solid choice for fans of retro-inspired shooters that successfully captures the spirit of Commodore 64-era arcade action. - [Top 50 Best Indie Games of 2026 (So Far)](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-50-best-indie-games-of-2026-so-far/) - This top 50 list includes indie titles that launched in 2026, as well as selected early access releases, giving you plenty of great games to discover. - [Summer's Heartbeat - Polished Visual Novel Focused on Romance Over Narrative](https://www.indie-games.eu/summers-heartbeat-polished-visual-novel-focused-on-romance-over-narrative-review/) - Summer's Heartbeat is a well-produced but narrowly focused visual novel with polished presentation, solid acting, genuine humor, and strong replayability. - [Headup Joins Reforged Studios as Indie Publisher Expansion Continues](https://www.indie-games.eu/headup-joins-reforged-studios-as-indie-publisher-expansion-continues/) - Reforged Studios has announced the acquisition of German indie publisher Headup, marking another significant step in the company’s rapid expansion strategy. - [Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees as Fortnite Engagement Drops](https://www.indie-games.eu/epic-games-lays-off-over-1000-employees-as-fortnite-engagement-drops/) - Epic Games has announced a sweeping round of layoffs, cutting more than 1,000 employees, approximately 20 percent of its global workforce. - [Microsoft is Reportedly Considering Cheaper Xbox Game Pass Tiers and Netflix Bundle](https://www.indie-games.eu/microsoft-is-reportedly-considering-cheaper-xbox-game-pass-tiers-and-netflix-bundle/) - Microsoft is reportedly considering significant changes to Xbox Game Pass as it looks to reignite growth and make the service more accessible. - [Hello Neighbor Breaks Steam Record 8 Years After Launch - Here’s Why](https://www.indie-games.eu/hello-neighbor-breaks-steam-record-8-years-after-launch-heres-why/) - More than eight years after its original release on Steam, Hello Neighbor broke its all-time concurrent player record and sold over 100,000 units. - [FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE - Beautifully Chilling Return](https://www.indie-games.eu/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake-beautifully-chilling-return-review/) - FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE looks great, with impressive detail and visual quality. However, the combat may not appeal to everyone. - [Jesus Simulator - AI Slop Best to Avoid](https://www.indie-games.eu/jesus-simulator-ai-slop-best-to-avoid-review/) - Jesus Simulator misses the mark entirely. Any potential for a connected narrative is undermined by low-effort AI visuals and flat, robotic voice acting. - [Patlabor the Case Files Returns as a 3D Action Game for PS5 and PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/patlabor-the-case-files-returns-as-a-3d-action-game-for-ps5-and-pc/) - Good Smile Company and Chime Corporation announced PATLABOR the Case Files, a new 3D action title based on the long-running Mobile Police Patlabor franchise. - [The Last Caretaker Grows with New Enemies, Allies, and Systems](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-last-caretaker-grows-with-new-enemies-allies-and-systems/) - The Last Caretaker continues to evolve in a meaningful way with the release of its latest major roadmap update “Curiosity Wakes". - [Retro Rewind Surpasses 100K Sales on Steam, More Content is on The Way](https://www.indie-games.eu/retro-rewind-surpasses-100k-sales-on-steam-more-content-is-on-the-way/) - Released just last week, Retro Rewind – Video Store Simulator didn’t take long to win over Steam users, selling over 100,000 copies in just few days. - [Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim Shows the Reality Behind Indie Game Launches](https://www.indie-games.eu/tailside-cozy-cafe-sim-shows-the-reality-behind-indie-game-launches/) - The developer of Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim called the launch a “failure”, not over quality, but because months of hype didn’t match reality. - [Frame Generation Is Coming to PlayStation, But Not Anytime Soon](https://www.indie-games.eu/frame-generation-is-coming-to-playstation-but-not-anytime-soon/) - In a recent interview, Mark Cerny confirmed that machine learning-based frame generation is in development for PlayStation platforms. - [Why 20% Off on Steam Sales No Longer Feels Like a Real Discount](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-20-off-on-steam-sales-no-longer-feels-like-a-real-discount/) - One post on social media stood out today: "Only 20% off during a Steam [Spring] sale is essentially a price increase in my eyes." - [New Risk of Rain Content Teased Ahead of Triple-i Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-risk-of-rain-content-teased-ahead-of-triple-i-showcase/) - The official Risk of Rain account dropped a teaser with a simple message: “SHE’S WATCHING.” A reminder to tune into the upcoming Triple-i Initiative showcase. - [Kinstrife Is a Promising Medieval RPG That Just Teamed Up With Hooded Horse](https://www.indie-games.eu/kinstrife-is-a-promising-medieval-rpg-that-just-teamed-up-with-hooded-horse/) - If you’re a fan of deep, systems-driven RPGs like Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, then Kinstrife is a project worth keeping on your radar. - [Vampire Crawlers Release Date Confirmed For PC and Consoles](https://www.indie-games.eu/vampire-crawlers-release-date-confirmed-for-pc-and-consoles/) - Deck-builder rougelite Vampire Crawlers is set to launch in April across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S. - [Log Away Finds a New Home with Wired Productions and It Feels Like a Perfect Fit](https://www.indie-games.eu/log-away-finds-a-new-home-with-wired-productions-and-it-feels-like-a-perfect-fit/) - Just yesterday it was announced that Log Away, a cozy builder from Croatian studio The-Mark Entertainment, has found a publisher in Wired Productions - [MMORPG NPC Simulator Lets You Run the Shop Instead of Saving the World](https://www.indie-games.eu/mmorpg-npc-simulator-lets-you-run-the-shop-instead-of-saving-the-world/) - Every once in a while, a game with a simple idea makes you wonder why it hasn't been done before. MMORPG NPC Simulator feels exactly like that kind of project. - [Tiny Toy Car Adventure Lost Host is a Must-Wishlist Indie Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/tiny-toy-car-adventure-lost-host-is-a-must-wishlist-indie-game/) - Every now and then, a game comes along that reminds you just how powerful perspective can be. Lost Host feels like one of those games. - [Sony PC Launcher Rumors Heat Up, But Do They Actually Make Sense?](https://www.indie-games.eu/sony-pc-launcher-rumors-heat-up-but-do-they-actually-make-sense/) - If you’ve been following discussions on social media lately, you’ve probably heard about this one: Sony might be working on its own dedicated PC launcher. - [Hoarder Turns a Simple Cleaning Sim into a Cosmic Horror Descent](https://www.indie-games.eu/hoarder-turns-a-simple-cleaning-sim-into-a-cosmic-horror-descent/) - At first glance, Hoarder doesn’t look like the kind of game that would stick with you. And that’s probably the point. It will release on Steam and consoles. - [Retro Rewind - A Love Letter to the VHS Era](https://www.indie-games.eu/retro-rewind-a-love-letter-to-the-vhs-era-review/) - Retro Rewind is a management simulation game that places you in the heart of an early 90s video rental store, filled with nostalgia. - [[EARLY ACCESS] Hive Blight - Where Autobattler Meets Roguelite](https://www.indie-games.eu/early-access-hive-blight-where-autobattler-meets-roguelite-review/) - Hive Blight is a mashup of auto-battler and roguelite with unique premise around insects, two genres I didn’t know I needed combined, but here we are. - [Visual Novel Fans Should Watch The Weeping Swan This April](https://www.indie-games.eu/visual-novel-fans-should-watch-the-weeping-swan-this-april/) - Fans of narrative-driven and visual novel games have a new release to watch as The Weeping Swan prepares to launch early April on PC via Steam. - ["Patches Are Coming" Say 1348: Ex Voto Devs, While Disabling Comments on Their Own Post](https://www.indie-games.eu/patches-are-coming-say-1348-ex-voto-devs-while-disabling-comments-on-their-own-post/) - Rather than going radio silent, Sedleo has responded openly on social media, outlining plans for 1348: Ex Voto, while also disabling comments on their own post. - [Triple-i Initiative Showcase Returns in April With 40+ Indie Game Reveals](https://www.indie-games.eu/triple-i-initiative-showcase-returns-in-april-with-40-indie-game-reveals/) - The Triple-i Initiative Showcase is officially returning in April , promising 45 minutes of non-stop reveals, gameplay trailers, and world premieres. - [Indie Tower Defense Tangy TD Earns $250K in a Week](https://www.indie-games.eu/indie-tower-defense-tangy-td-earns-250k-in-a-week/) - Tangy TD, a solo-developed tower defense game that quickly turned into a viral hit, proved that passion projects can still break through in a crowded market. - [[PREVIEW] FATHER - Thou Shalt Not Doom Thy Family](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-father-thou-shalt-not-doom-thy-family/) - In the demo of psychological horror game FATHER, we follow a family that has isolated itself from the outside world in search of salvation. - [Absolum Expands to Xbox With Game Pass Release](https://www.indie-games.eu/absolum-expands-to-xbox-with-game-pass-release/) - Originally released in October 2025, roguelite beat ’em up Absolum quickly earned attention for its fluid combat and beautiful hand-drawn visuals. - [Ancient Egyptian Wall Art Comes Alive in Fresco And the Haters Are Missing the Point](https://www.indie-games.eu/ancient-egyptian-wall-art-comes-alive-in-fresco-and-the-haters-are-missing-the-point/) - The "backlash" you're probably seeing on social media for Fresco is mostly from the usual chronically online crowd who treat games like a competition. - [NVIDIA Revealed DLSS 5 and Sparked Debate Over the Future of Game Graphics](https://www.indie-games.eu/nvidia-revealed-dlss-5-and-sparked-debate-over-the-future-of-game-graphics/) - NVIDIA has officially revealed DLSS 5, and it may represent one of the biggest shifts in real-time graphics in years. However, gamers are not happy. - [Puzzle Game Fresco Blends 2D and 3D Worlds Inside Egyptian Temples](https://www.indie-games.eu/puzzle-game-fresco-blends-2d-and-3d-worlds-inside-egyptian-temples/) - Puzzle-adventure Fresco lets players literally step into ancient Egyptian wall paintings, transforming static temple art into a living, playable world. - [PC Gaming Revenue Could Overtake Consoles by 2028, New Report Says](https://www.indie-games.eu/pc-gaming-revenue-could-overtake-consoles-by-2028-new-report-says/) - According to market research firm Newzoo, PC gaming revenue is projected to surpass console revenue by 2028, with much of that growth coming from East Asia. - [[OPINION] Nintendo's Virtual Boy Revival on Switch: Turning a Headache Machine Into Lazy Subscription Filler](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-nintendos-virtual-boy-revival-on-switch-turning-a-headache-machine-into-lazy-subscription-filler/) - Nintendo's latest move with Virtual Boy Wario Land on the Switch Online service is a total joke, and that tweet from MetroidMike64 nails exactly why. - [[OPINION] Jeff Kaplan's Toxic Positivity Tantrum: "Shut Up If You Haven't Played" Is How Games Die](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-jeff-kaplans-toxic-positivity-tantrum-shut-up-if-you-havent-played-is-how-games-die/) - Jeff Kaplan, creator of Overwatch, just went on record in a recent interview telling anyone who complains about a video game they haven't played to "shut up". - [Xbox Says ID@Xbox Has Generated “Hundreds of Millions” in Sales for Indie Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-says-idxbox-has-generated-hundreds-of-millions-in-sales-for-indie-games/) - According to Xbox Wire, the ID@Xbox program has now generated “hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars” in sales through the Xbox Store. - [The King is Watching - Crowns of History DLC](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-king-is-watching-crowns-of-history-dlc-review/) - Three new rulers and a Lovecraftian map for The King is Watching - Crowns of History DLC shake up the strategy, worth your time if your love the base game. - [The Race to Save Myrient Massive Game Library Now Has a Live Tracker](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-race-to-save-myrient-massive-game-library-now-has-a-live-tracker/) - A new open-source dashboard for Minerva Archive initiative is giving the gaming community a real-time look at one of the largest preservation efforts currently underway. The tool tracks progress in backing up the enormous Myrient archive, an online repository that has hosted hundreds of terabytes of video game files. - [Italian Action-Adventure 1348: Ex Voto Received Over €650,000 in Government Tax Credits](https://www.indie-games.eu/italian-action-adventure-1348-ex-voto-received-over-e650000-in-government-tax-credits/) - 1348: Ex Voto has found itself at the center of an online debate after public records revealed the scale of government support behind its development. - [Last Flag: Full Breakdown – Release Date, Character Roster, and Zero Microtransactions](https://www.indie-games.eu/last-flag-full-breakdown-release-date-character-roster-and-zero-microtransactions/) - Everything you need to know about Last Flag, the release date, 9 unique Contestants, zero microtransactions, and free post-launch content. - [Collector's Cove - The Cozy Game That Plays It Too Safe](https://www.indie-games.eu/collectors-cove-the-cozy-game-that-plays-it-too-safe-review/) - Is Collector's Cove worth your time? Our review explores this beautiful but repetitive cozy farming sim that plays it too safe. - [Clean Up Earth Lets Players Restore Nature in Relaxing Co-Op Gameplay](https://www.indie-games.eu/clean-up-earth-lets-players-restore-nature-in-relaxing-co-op-gameplay/) - Clean Up Earth was showcased during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, offering relaxing experience centered on restoring polluted environments. - [Hello Sunshine Is a Survival RPG Where Your Only Shelter Is a Giant Robot](https://www.indie-games.eu/hello-sunshine-is-a-survival-rpg-where-your-only-shelter-is-a-giant-robot/) - During the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026, Norwegian studio Red Thread Games offered a closer look at its upcoming survival RPG Hello Sunshine. - [ReVamp Revealed as a “Tower-Defensevania” Where You Play as Dracula](https://www.indie-games.eu/revamp-revealed-as-a-tower-defensevania-where-you-play-as-dracula/) - ReVamp was officially revealed during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, introducing a unique twist on the classic vampire-hunting formula. - [Legendary 1993 Game The 7th Guest Returns With a New Remake](https://www.indie-games.eu/legendary-1993-game-the-7th-guest-returns-with-a-new-remake/) - The 7th Guest Remake was officially revealed during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026, bringing a modern reimagining of the classic 1993 adventure. - [CORDURA Revealed as a New Co-Op Psychological Horror Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/cordura-revealed-as-a-new-co-op-psychological-horror-game/) - CORDURA, a psychological horror extraction game for one to four players, has been officially revealed during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026, - [Stupid Never Dies Mixes Devil May Cry-Style Combat With Undead Humor](https://www.indie-games.eu/stupid-never-dies-mixes-devil-may-cry-style-combat-with-undead-humor/) - Stupid Never Dies, the upcoming title from GPTRACK50, received its first detailed gameplay showcase during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026. - [Dark Fantasy Stealth Game Project Shadowglass Gets First Extended Trailer](https://www.indie-games.eu/dark-fantasy-stealth-game-project-shadowglass-gets-first-extended-trailer/) - Project Shadowglass, developed solo by Dominic John’s Starhelm Studios, got its first extended look at real-time heist mechanics and skill-based stealth. - [Adorable Adventures Brings a Cozy Wildlife Journey to PC and Consoles This April](https://www.indie-games.eu/adorable-adventures-brings-a-cozy-wildlife-journey-to-pc-and-consoles-this-april/) - The release date for Adorable Adventures was revealed alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. - [Unboxing Mr. Coo Expands the Strange World of the Beloved Indie Character](https://www.indie-games.eu/unboxing-mr-coo-expands-the-strange-world-of-the-beloved-indie-character/) - Unboxing Mr. Coo, the newest project from Spanish solo developer Nacho Rodríguez, made its world premiere during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. - [Blight: Survival Shows Brutal Medieval Horror Gameplay at Future Games Show](https://www.indie-games.eu/blight-survival-shows-brutal-medieval-horror-gameplay-at-future-games-show/) - Fans of dark fantasy and intense co-op experiences received a new look at Blight: Survival during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. - [Defender of the Crown Remastered Revives a Strategy Classic After 40 Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/defender-of-the-crown-remastered-revives-a-strategy-classic-after-40-years/) - Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns was officially revealed during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, reimagining the beloved 1986 classic. - [CALX Confirms Release Date With Atmospheric New Trailer at Future Games Show](https://www.indie-games.eu/calx-confirms-release-date-with-atmospheric-new-trailer-at-future-games-show/) - Atmospheric sci-fi adventures often stand out for their sense of mystery and discovery, and CALX appears ready to deliver exactly that - [Shadowstone Reveals Tactical Roguelite Gameplay and Surprise Playtest](https://www.indie-games.eu/shadowstone-reveals-tactical-roguelite-gameplay-and-surprise-playtest/) - Shadowstone debuted a dedicated playtest trailer during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and players can now sign up to participate in it. - [Xbox Reveals New Details About Secret Console Project Helix](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-reveals-new-details-about-secret-console-project-helix/) - Microsoft has revealed new details about its next-generation console project, suggesting the company is preparing for a major shift in how Xbox hardware works - [Solasta 2: Full Early Access Breakdown – Release Date, Classes, and Roadmap](https://www.indie-games.eu/solasta-2-full-early-access-breakdown-release-date-classes-and-roadmap/) - Solasta 2 hits Early Access March 12 on Steam. Learn about the 2024 D&D rules, classes, roadmap, and how it differs from Baldur's Gate 3. - [Better Together Co-Op Fun Bundle – 6 Multiplayer Steam Games for One Low Price](https://www.indie-games.eu/better-together-co-op-fun-bundle-6-multiplayer-steam-games-for-one-low-price/) - If you’re looking for a fun and affordable way to enjoy multiplayer with friends, the Better Together Co-Op Fun Bundle on Green Man Gaming is an excellent deal. - [Valve Shares New Steam Stats at GDC, Over 5,800 Games Earned $100K on Steam in 2025](https://www.indie-games.eu/valve-shares-new-steam-stats-at-gdc-over-5800-games-earned-100k-on-steam-in-2025/) - New statistics shared by Valve during a presentation at the Game Developers Conference 2026 offer a revealing look at the current scale of the Steam ecosystem. - [Solo Indie Roguelike Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot Surpasses 250,000 Copies Sold](https://www.indie-games.eu/solo-indie-roguelike-dwarves-glory-death-and-loot-surpasses-250000-copies-sold/) - The auto-battler roguelike RPG Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot, created by solo developer Hamma Studios, has now surpassed 250,000 copies sold. - [Indie Developer Shares the Real Results of Paying for a Game Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/indie-developer-shares-the-real-results-of-paying-for-a-game-showcase/) - Indie developer behind Monster Punk paid 600 dollars for MIX + Kinda Funny showcase spot, only to gains around 65 Steam wishlists. - [Among Us Developer’s Funding Arm Outersloth Publishes Its Indie Game Contract](https://www.indie-games.eu/among-us-developers-funding-arm-outersloth-publishes-its-indie-game-contract/) - Outersloth, the funding initiative created by Innersloth, has publicly shared the standard contract it uses when investing in indie game projects. - [Forget AAA Flops, These Two Cheap Indie Games Sold 1.2 Million Copies Combined in Less Than a Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/forget-aaa-flops-these-two-cheap-indie-games-sold-1-2-million-copies-combined-in-less-than-a-month/) - Both Super Battle Golf and Roadside Research have become breakout indie hits on Steam, attracting hundreds of thousands of players in just weeks after launch. - [The Necromancer’s Tale Is Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-necromancers-tale-is-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-and-switch-2/) - Publisher Silver Lining Interactive has announced partnership with Psychic Software to bring the gothic role-playing game The Necromancer’s Tale to consoles. - [Lumentale: Memories of Trey Launches on Steam and Switch This May](https://www.indie-games.eu/lumentale-memories-of-trey-launches-on-steam-and-switch-this-may/) - Publisher Team17 and developer Beehive Studios have confirmed that Lumentale: Memories of Trey will launch on Steam and the Nintendo Switch in May. - [Delphinium Aims to Blend Cozy Farming With Emotional Storytelling](https://www.indie-games.eu/delphinium-aims-to-blend-cozy-farming-with-emotional-storytelling/) - Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Cinnadev have revealed Delphinium, a story-focused farming simulation set to launch on PC and Xbox consoles in 2027. - [Acclaim Reveals Super Basketball Classics Featuring the Harlem Globetrotters](https://www.indie-games.eu/acclaim-reveals-super-basketball-classics-featuring-the-harlem-globetrotters/) - Acclaim has announced a new title called Super Basketball Classics featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, a retro-inspired basketball action game. - [Big Walk Developers Have Mixed Feelings About the Internet’s “Friendslop” Genre](https://www.indie-games.eu/big-walk-developers-have-mixed-feelings-about-the-internets-friendslop-genre/) - The studio House House, best known for creating Untitled Goose Game, recently shared its thoughts on the "friendslop" label while discussing Big Walk. - [Super Battle Golf - Golf is Better with Bazookas](https://www.indie-games.eu/super-battle-golf-golf-is-better-with-bazookas-review/) - Super Battle Golf is PvP golf with bazookas, orbital lasers, and golf carts. Eight players race, sabotage, and smash each other in hilarious chaos. - [Homura Hime - Gorgeous Action Meets Frustrating Platforming](https://www.indie-games.eu/homura-hime-gorgeous-action-meets-frustrating-platforming-review/) - Homura Hime is a beautiful 3D anime-style action game that throws you into fast-paced combat, dynamic platforming, and huge boss fights. - [AETHUS - Beautiful Survival-Crafter with Pacing Issues](https://www.indie-games.eu/aethus-beautiful-survival-crafter-with-pacing-issues-review/) - Set in a futuristic alien world, AETHUS puts you in the role of Maeve, former engineer who ventures alone to uncover the truth behind an abandoned mining claim. - [Smash Remix 2.0.1 Update Expands the Classic Super Smash Bros. Experience](https://www.indie-games.eu/smash-remix-2-0-1-update-expands-the-classic-super-smash-bros-experience/) - More than two decades after its release, the original Super Smash Bros. continues to evolve thanks to one of the most ambitious fan projects ever created. - [Switch 2 eShop May Avoid the “Shovelware Problem” of the Original](https://www.indie-games.eu/switch-2-eshop-may-avoid-the-shovelware-problem-of-the-original/) - Developers with early hardware access report that Nintendo is being much more selective about which games can launch on the new Switch eShop. - [How a PC Gamer Headline Sparked a Social Media Drama Over Tainted Grail](https://www.indie-games.eu/how-a-pc-gamer-headline-sparked-a-social-media-drama-over-tainted-grail/) - A provocative headline from PC Gamer about Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon turned a routine update article into social media drama. - [Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project Returns in DRM-Free Enhanced Edition](https://www.indie-games.eu/duke-nukem-manhattan-project-returns-in-drm-free-enhanced-edition/) - Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project is now available in an Enhanced Edition, bringing the 2002 action-platformer back to life with improved compatibility. - [Ritter & Rotwein Turns Medieval Adventure Into Chaotic Physics Comedy](https://www.indie-games.eu/ritter-rotwein-turns-medieval-adventure-into-chaotic-physics-comedy/) - Ritter & Rotwein blends difficult platforming with unpredictable physics to create a medieval adventure that’s as hilarious as it is challenging. - [Super Mario RPG Turns 30: The Classic That Started Mario’s RPG Legacy](https://www.indie-games.eu/super-mario-rpg-turns-30-the-classic-that-started-marios-rpg-legacy/) - On March 9, 1996, Super Mario RPG debuted on the Super Famicom, marking the first time this iconic hero stepped fully into the world of role-playing games. - [Tactical Roguelite Sol Cesto Set for 1.0 Launch After Strong Early Access Run](https://www.indie-games.eu/tactical-roguelite-sol-cesto-set-for-1-0-launch-after-strong-early-access-run/) - Risk meets reward in this tactical roguelite where luck shapes your dungeon run. Sol Cesto exits Early Access in April with its full 1.0 version. - [Sony Reportedly Testing Dynamic Pricing on PlayStation Store Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/sony-reportedly-testing-dynamic-pricing-on-playstation-store-games/) - A new report suggests Sony is testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store, with different players seeing different game prices. Here's what we know. - [Xbox Project Helix Could Cost Up to $1,200, According to New Report](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-project-helix-could-cost-up-to-1200-according-to-new-report/) - A new report suggests Microsoft's Project Helix could cost between $999 and $1,200. Here's what we know about the powerful Xbox-PC hybrid. - [[EARLY ACCESS] Slay the Spire 2 - Bigger, Deeper, and Addictive as Ever](https://www.indie-games.eu/early-access-slay-the-spire-2-bigger-deeper-and-addictive-as-ever/) - Slay the Spire 2 captures the magic of the original while adding two new characters, four-player co-op, deeper card customization, and dynamic events. - [Slay the Spire 2 Launches in Early Access and Immediately Dominates Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/slay-the-spire-2-launches-in-early-access-and-immediately-dominates-steam/) - Long-awaited Slay the Spire 2, sequel to one of the most influential deckbuilding roguelikes has finally arrived, and its launch is already breaking records. - [Microsoft Reveals “Project Helix,” the Codename for Its Next-Generation Xbox Console](https://www.indie-games.eu/microsoft-reveals-project-helix-the-codename-for-its-next-generation-xbox-console/) - While details remain limited, Project Helix reveal suggests that the next Xbox could become powerful hybrid platform capable of running both Xbox and PC games. - [FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Faces Backlash Over Censorship Changes](https://www.indie-games.eu/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake-faces-backlash-over-censorship-changes/) - FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly is stirring up a lot of discussion ahead of its remake release next week because of censorship and fans are not happy. - [Kena: Bridge of Spirits Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 This Spring, Complete with DLCs and New Game+](https://www.indie-games.eu/kena-bridge-of-spirits-arrives-on-nintendo-switch-2-this-spring-complete-with-dlcs-and-new-game/) - Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Amber Lab's acclaimed Pixar-like adventure is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this Spring with all DLCs and New Game+. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #27 (4. 3. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-27-4-3-2026/) - While today’s headlines focus on PlayStation 5 seemingly abandoning PC ports in favor of exclusivity, there’s plenty more happening in the indie scene. - [Planet of Lana 2 - Worth Your Time?](https://www.indie-games.eu/planet-of-lana-2-worth-your-time/) - Planet of Lana 2 expands on the original's hand-painted aesthetic with deeper puzzles, expanded companion abilities, and a story about environmental collapse. - [Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – Is It Worth Playing as a Newcomer?](https://www.indie-games.eu/legacy-of-kain-defiance-remastered-is-it-worth-playing-as-a-newcomer/) - Regardless of the price, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered gives you an experience that feels meaningful and complete, and fully respects its source material. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #26 (3. 3. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-26-3-3-2026/) - To help you keep track of everything dropping this month and beyond, we’ve rounded up the highlights in today’s Daily Indie News Roundup. - [Top 12 Indie Games Releasing in March 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-march-2026/) - To help you navigate the crowded calendar in March, we’ve hand-picked 12 standout indie games that deserve a spot on your radar this month. - [Everything Announced at Indie World Showcase 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/everything-announced-at-indie-world-showcase/) - Nintendo's Indie World Showcase delivered a fast 15-minute livestream, spotlighting a diverse lineup of games tailored for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. - [[PREVIEW] AETHUS – Early Impressions Before Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-aethus-early-impressions-before-launch/) - I’ve quietly been sinking hours into something that might easily slip under the radar: AETHUS, the upcoming story-driven survival crafting game. - [[OPINION] Gamers Push Back Against $70 AAA Pricing (Again)](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-gamers-push-back-against-70-aaa-pricing-again/) - Gamers are skipping day-one buys as higher prices and unfinished releases hurt trust in big-budget games, with players waiting for sales or choosing indies. - [Love Love Mystery Club - Flawed but Surprisingly Charming Thai FMV Romance](https://www.indie-games.eu/love-love-mystery-club-flawed-but-surprisingly-charming-thai-fmv-romance-review/) - Love Love Mystery Club delivers a heartfelt FMV adventure set in a Thai high school, blending romance, paranormal mystery, and six endearing character arcs. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #25 (2. 3. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-25-2-3-2026/) - We already got some new announcements, release dates and even rumors revolving The Wolf Among Us 2. Here's what our Daily Indie News Roundup brings today. - [[EARLY ACCESS] Astrobotanica - Promising Alien Botanist Sim That Still Needs Time to Grow](https://www.indie-games.eu/early-access-astrobotanica-promising-alien-botanist-sim-that-still-needs-time-to-grow/) - Astrobotanica is a science-driven survival adventure at its core, offering a blend of survival mechanics, botanical simulation and open sandbox exploration. - [Nintendo Indie World Showcase Set for Tomorrow](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-indie-world-showcase-set-for-tomorrow/) - Nintendo has officially confirmed a new Indie World Showcase airing on March 3, 2026, promising roughly 15 minutes of announcements and updates. - [NACON Connect Postponed Amid Financial Restructuring](https://www.indie-games.eu/nacon-postpones-nacon-connect-amid-financial-restructuring/) - Just days before it was set to air, NACON announced it was postponing its annual NACON Connect digital showcase, originally scheduled for March 4, 2026. - [Jason Scott on Myrient, the Internet Archive, and the Fight to Save Gaming History](https://www.indie-games.eu/jason-scott-on-myrient-the-internet-archive-and-the-fight-to-save-gaming-history/) - Myrient shuts down March 31 as AI costs spike. Internet Archive's Jason Scott discusses the future of gaming preservation and what archiving actually means. - [New Blood Interactive Is Quietly Developing a Fallout-Inspired CRPG](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-blood-interactive-is-quietly-developing-a-fallout-inspired-crpg/) - An upcoming isometric CRPG from New Blood Interactive is shaping up to be a deliberate homage to Fallout 1 and 2, complete with retro-futuristic aesthetics. - [RPCS3 Reaches a New Level of Visual Accuracy With a Major Breakthrough](https://www.indie-games.eu/rpcs3-reaches-a-new-level-of-visual-accuracy-with-a-major-breakthrough/) - If you care about game preservation or simply replaying PlayStation 3 classics at their best, the latest breakthrough from RPCS3 should have your attention. - [Top 10 Demos from February's Steam Next Fest That You Should Try Out](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-10-demos-from-steam-next-fest-february/) - Here is a list of 10 demos from February's Steam Next Fest that caught our attention and that we think you should keep on your radar. - [MONOWAVE Release Date Set for 2026 on PC, Switch and Consoles](https://www.indie-games.eu/monowave-release-date-set-for-2026-on-pc-switch-and-consoles/) - Studio BBB's MONOWAVE is a heartfelt puzzle-platformer where emotions become mechanics. A new Steam demo is available now ahead of the 2026 launch. - [Wonderful Neoran Valley Smashes Kickstarter Goal in 10 Minutes With a Month to Go](https://www.indie-games.eu/wonderful-neoran-valley-smashes-kickstarter-goal-in-10-minutes-with-a-month-to-go/) - Monster-collecting roguelite Wonderful Neoran Valley has quintupled its $100K Kickstarter goal, wearing Pokémon and Shin Megami Tensei influences. - [Roadside Research - Alien Gas Station Management Never Looked This Fun](https://www.indie-games.eu/roadside-research-early-access-review/) - Just when you think you’ve had your fill of small-scale management sims like Little Company or R.E.P.O, Roadside Research comes along and flips the script. - [Clue: Murder by Death - Real-Time Detective Race Through a 150-Room Manor](https://www.indie-games.eu/clue-murder-by-death-real-time-detective-race-through-a-150-room-manor/) - Set in a huge 1930s English manor, Cocodrolo's Clue: Murder by Death combines classic whodunit atmosphere with a punishing 120-minute real-time timer. - [Peter Moore Offers Cautious Advice to New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Amid AI Skepticism and Community Backlash](https://www.indie-games.eu/peter-moore-offers-cautious-advice-to-new-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-amid-ai-skepticism-and-community-backlash/) - Former Xbox executive Peter Moore advises incoming Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma to go on a listening tour and carefully navigate the "despised" topic of AI. - [HDR Arrives for Alan Wake Remastered in Major PC Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/hdr-arrives-for-alan-wake-remastered-in-major-pc-update/) - More than four years after its original release, Alan Wake Remastered has received one of its most meaningful PC updates yet. - [Grim Dawn Turns 10 With a Massive Final Expansion](https://www.indie-games.eu/grim-dawn-turns-10-with-a-massive-final-expansion/) - Ten years after its release, Grim Dawn isn’t fading quietly into the background. Instead, it’s preparing one final, massive expansion. - [Clemmy’s Indie Showcase Returns With Big Spring Announcements](https://www.indie-games.eu/clemmys-indie-showcase-returns-with-big-spring-announcements/) - Clemmy’s Best Indie Games will be back with its Spring Showcase on March 3, promising a new wave of announcements, premieres, and long-awaited updates. - [Gen Z Is Buying DVDs Again And the Industry Didn’t See It Coming](https://www.indie-games.eu/gen-z-is-buying-dvds-again-and-the-industry-didnt-see-it-coming/) - According to recent report from the Los Angeles Times, members of Gen Z are increasingly embracing physical media: DVDs, Blu-rays, and especially 4K UHD discs. - [Ziff Davis Cuts Hit Eurogamer and Outside Xbox Amid Ongoing Games Media Crisis](https://www.indie-games.eu/ziff-davis-cuts-hit-eurogamer-and-outside-xbox-amid-ongoing-games-media-crisis/) - The parent company of IGN Entertainment, Ziff Davis, has carried out another round of editorial layoffs at Eurogamer and the video-focused Outside Xbox brand. - [[PREVIEW] Planet of Lana II - Brought Me Back to a World I Never Wanted to Leave](https://www.indie-games.eu/planet-of-lana-ii-steam-next-fest-preview/) - I can definitely say that Planet of Lana 2 has hooked me instantly. Once again, the story follows Lana and Mui, but this time the stakes are so much bigger. - [[PREVIEW] John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando - Familiar Fun, But Where's the Hype?](https://www.indie-games.eu/john-carpenters-toxic-commando-steam-next-fest-preview/) - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a proper co-op multiplayer experience, built around a squad of four players, each selecting from distinct classes. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #24 (25. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-24-25-2-2026/) - Despite Steam Next Fest dominating the headlines, today's Daily Indie News Roundup brings updates from Xbox, to new trailers and announcements. - [Game Pass Added Nearly 2 Million Players in One Month According to Alinea Analytics](https://www.indie-games.eu/game-pass-added-nearly-2-million-players-in-one-month-according-to-alinea-analytics/) - January 2026 data for Xbox Game Pass from Alinea Analytics shows that high-profile titles do significantly expand their player bases - [[OPINION] Switch 2 Hardware Momentum Is Undeniable. Its Software Strategy? Safe and Disappointing](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-switch-2-hardware-momentum-is-undeniable-its-software-strategy-safe-and-disappointing/) - Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 17 million units, but is the software lineup strong enough? Internet is yet again comparing first Switch and Switch 2 lineup. - [UFO 50 Shows What Modern Games Are Missing - Physical Editions Still Matter](https://www.indie-games.eu/ufo-50-shows-what-modern-games-are-missing-physical-editions-still-matter/) - Featuring a 100+ page retro companion guide, hand-drawn maps, and a slipcover, this physical release for UFO 50 proves the classic game manual isn’t dead. - [[OPINION] Nacon Filed for Insolvency, and Honestly, It Was a Long Time Coming](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-nacon-filed-for-insolvency-and-honestly-it-was-a-long-time-coming/) - Nacon, the French publisher, finally hit rock bottom, filing for insolvency after its parent company, Bigben Interactive, failed to repay a €43 million bond. - [Welcome to Doll Town Launches to Backlash After Viral Hype and “False Advertising” Claims](https://www.indie-games.eu/welcome-to-doll-town-launches-to-backlash-after-viral-hype-and-false-advertising-claims/) - Hype from stylish trailers for Welcome to Doll Town collapsed post-launch due to a 1-2 hour runtime, missing features, and AI-use controversy. - [[PREVIEW] SpaceCraft - Massive Potential, But The Demo Just Doesn't Show It Yet](https://www.indie-games.eu/spacecraft-massive-potential-but-the-demo-just-doesnt-show-it-yet/) - SpaceCraft is a game that blends a rich tapestry of exploration, ship design, resource management, automation, base building, and a player-driven economy. - [Lovish - If You Love Brutal Platformers](https://www.indie-games.eu/lovish-if-you-love-brutal-platformers-review/) - Lovish is a comedic retro platformer where a knight ditches his party to rescue a princess alone. One-hit deaths and post-stage events keep things chaotic. - [Hermit and Pig - Most Weirdest RPG I've Played in Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/hermit-and-pig-most-weirdest-rpg-ive-played-in-years/) - A hand-drawn pixel RPG about an anxious hermit, his loyal pig, and a strange blue mushroom where combat mixes turn-based pressure with button-input attacks. - [The Studio Behind The Simpsons: Hit & Run Is Back and Fans Think a Revival Could Be Coming](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-studio-behind-the-simpsons-hit-run-is-back-and-fans-think-a-revival-could-be-coming/) - Cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run developer, Radical Entertainment, has officially returned as New Radical Games and fans think a revival could be coming. - [MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Now Delayed for Polish](https://www.indie-games.eu/mouse-p-i-for-hire-now-delayed-for-polish/) - According to the developers of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, the additional time is being used to polish the final build and ensure the project meets its ambitions. - [Indie Dev Offered $100 for Full Game Rights, Planning Island Getaway Now](https://www.indie-games.eu/indie-dev-offered-100-for-full-game-rights-planning-island-getaway-now/) - Indie dev LolicOnion, also known as Kyuppin, shared an email offering just $100 for the full rights to their 2018 visual novel, Lily's Night Off. - [[PREVIEW] ITER-8 - Mine, Defend, Upgrade, Repeat, and Love Every Second](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-iter-8-mine-defend-upgrade-repeat-and-love-every-second/) - As I continue building up my Steam Next Fest library with some truly unique finds, one that really stood out is management and tower defense game ITER-8. - [Vital Shell - Replaying January 2026 Releases](https://www.indie-games.eu/vital-shell-replaying-january-2026-releases/) - This review is part of a special series where I’m revisiting (almost) every game released in January 2026 and today I’m returning to Vital Shell. - [I'm Playing Every PS2 Game from A to Z - My First Stop Was A-Train 6](https://www.indie-games.eu/a-train-6-playstation-2-a-to-z-review/) - I’m starting my series where I play every PlayStation 2 game from A to Z. The first game on the list was A-Train 6, the European release. - [[PREVIEW] Gunboat God - Simple Mechanics + Solid Execution = Endless Fun](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-gunboat-god-simple-mechanics-solid-execution-endless-fun/) - Gunboat God is a 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up where you pilot and upgrade a gunboat, blasting through waves of enemies across water, sky, and even underwater. - [[PREVIEW] Far Far West - Pure Co-op Chaos](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-far-far-west-pure-co-op-chaos/) - Right now, Far Far West is running a demo as part of Steam Next Fest and this is a wildly chaotic cooperative FPS set in a supernatural twist on the Wild West. - [[PREVIEW] Denshattack! - This Anime Train Game Hooked Me with Its Speed and Style](https://www.indie-games.eu/denshattack-this-anime-train-game-hooked-me-with-its-speed-and-style/) - As part of Steam Next Fest, Fireshine Games just dropped four amazing demos, but one that really caught my eye is fast-paced arcade train game Denshattack!. - [Vital Shell - 2026's Must-Play Hidden Gem](https://www.indie-games.eu/vital-shell-2026s-must-play-hidden-gem-review/) - Vital Shell is a top-down arena shooter and rougelike that immediately establishes a strong sense of identity. It's 2026's must-play hidden gem. - [[EARLY ACCESS] ODDCORE - Replaying January 2026 Releases](https://www.indie-games.eu/oddcore-replaying-january-2026-releases-review/) - ODDCORE is an incredibly fun first-person shooter built around a roguelike structure that constantly reshuffles the experience. - [Demon Tides - Expressive Movement Meets Frustrating Precision](https://www.indie-games.eu/demon-tides-frustrating-precision-review/) - Demon Tides offers a vast, candy-colored world and creative platforming, but frustrating precision and a shallow narrative hold it back. - [Is Xbox Turning Its Back on Indie Developers After Leadership Shakeup?](https://www.indie-games.eu/is-xbox-turning-its-back-on-indie-developers-after-leadership-shakeup/) - For indie developers, the leadership purge at Xbox is a red flag, signaling it may no longer be the golden gateway it once was for small, low-budget teams. - [Microsoft Shakes Xbox to Its Core - Phil Spencer Out, AI Executive In](https://www.indie-games.eu/microsoft-shakes-xbox-to-its-core-phil-spencer-out-ai-executive-in/) - Xbox leadership is undergoing a massive shakeup in Microsoft: Phil Spencer is retiring and Sarah Bond is departing. They are being replaced by Asha Sharma. - [GOG Adds 10 More Games to Their Ever Growing Preservation Program](https://www.indie-games.eu/gog-adds-10-more-games-to-their-ever-growing-preservation-program/) - Ten more timeless classics have just been welcomed into GoG Preservation Program, ensuring these titles will thrive on modern PCs for generations. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #23 (20. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-23-20-2-2026/) - ust as we were putting the final touches on today’s Daily Indie News Roundup, a major shakeup hit Xbox, shifting the spotlight from new announcements and launches to the state of the industry itself. - [Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint Games, Raising Questions About PlayStation’s Strategy](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-sony-shuts-down-bluepoint-games-raising-questions-about-playstations-strategy/) - Sony’s reported closure of Bluepoint Games has shaken the industry, signaling a potential shift in direction for PlayStation Studios beyond the layoffs. - [[OPINION] 1348 Ex Voto is Another "Identity Politics" Disaster in the Making](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-1348-ex-voto-is-another-identity-politics-disaster-in-the-making/) - Jennifer English is risking it all on LGBTQ+ activism with 1348 Ex Voto, a new medieval action adventure that is sparking a lot of backlash recently. - [[OPINION] How Sony’s Obsession With Live Services Burned Billions and Killed its Studios](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-how-sonys-obsession-with-live-services-burned-billions-and-killed-its-studios/) - Sony traded single-player perfection for live-service failure, proving executives prefer "rational business" over actually understanding gamers. - [[OPINION] Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Return on Switch, But the Pricing is Ridiculous](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-return-on-switch-but-the-pricing-is-ridiculous/) - Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are facing "cash grab" criticisms after announcing digital ports of the 22-year-old Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. - [[Hands-On Preview] Aphelion - It Has Us Both Excited and Worried](https://www.indie-games.eu/hands-on-preview-aphelion-it-has-us-both-excited-and-worried/) - Two weeks ago, we had the chance to attend a special preview event for Aphelion, the upcoming sci-fi action adventure from DON’T NOD. - [[PREVIEW] The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline - Promising Descent into Hell](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-the-alighieri-circle-dantes-bloodline-promising-descent-into-hell/) - At its core, The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline is a walking simulator with elements of psychological horror. - [[OPINION] The Gaming Industry Is Collapsing And No One Wants to Admit It](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-the-gaming-industry-is-collapsing-and-no-one-wants-to-admit-it/) - The "golden age" of endless choice in gaming industry is actually a double-edged sword: a bloated, oversaturated market where quality is easily lost. - [Indie Developer Calls Out itch.io Over “Uncontrollable” Wave of Pirated Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/super-woden-rally-edge-pirated-on-itch-io-creator-speaks-out/) - According to ViJuDa, a brand-new itch.io account had uploaded a pirated version of Super Woden Rally Edge under a “name your own price” model. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #22 (18. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-22-18-2-2026/) - Today’s Daily Indie News Roundup covers Early Access reveals, console ports, release delays, demos for Steam Next Fest, and major shifts in gaming industry. - [[PREVIEW] Vultures - Scavengers of Death - When Resident Evil Met XCOM](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-vultures-scavengers-of-death-when-resident-evil-met-xcom/) - There’s something immediately refreshing about how Vultures: Scavengers of Death approaches survival horror in tactical way, forcing you to slow down and think. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #21 (17. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-21-17-2-2026/) - Today’s Daily Indie News Roundup headlines stretch from hardware shortages shaking the industry’s biggest players to major breakthroughs in emulation. - [The 9th Charnel - Ambitious Survival Horror With Rough Edges](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-9th-charnel-ambitious-survival-horror-with-rough-edges-review/) - The 9th Charnel might have very solid foundation and story, but struggles to justify its place among modern survival horror titles. - [[PREVIEW] Super Alloy Crush - Arcade Chaos at Its Finest](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-super-alloy-crush-arcade-chaos-at-its-finest/) - Super Alloy Crush is a fighting action game featuring side-scrolling and roguelike combat, and honestly, it’s a phrase that could make any arcade fan curious. - [Emulator Projects Halt Development After Nintendo Warning](https://www.indie-games.eu/emulator-projects-halt-development-after-nintendo-warning/) - Following Nintendo DMCA actions against emulator developers last week, both Citron and Ryubing have either halted or significantly scaled back development. - [D4 Enterprise Expands Retro Lineup to Steam With Hydlide 3](https://www.indie-games.eu/d4-enterprise-expands-retro-lineup-to-steam-with-hydlide-3/) - D4 Enterprise is bringing EGGCONSOLE retro classics to Steam, starting with the 1980s Japanese computer title Hydlide 3: The Space Memories. - [Piece by Piece Reimagines Platforming With a Puzzle Twist](https://www.indie-games.eu/piece-by-piece-reimagines-platforming-with-a-puzzle-twist/) - In Piece by Piece, the debut title from Neon Polygons Studios and upcoming puzzle-platformer, every level begins shattered into jigsaw-like fragments. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #20 (16. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-20-16-2-2026/) - Another packed day across indie and industry circles, from tributes to various game releases. Find our more in our Daily Indie News Roundup #20. - [God of War Greek Saga Returns, but Fans Fear Censorship](https://www.indie-games.eu/god-of-war-greek-saga-returns-but-fans-fear-censorship/) - Sony has officially confirmed that the original God of War Greek trilogy is being remade, however, it has also triggered intense online debate about censorship. - [Four Years After Its Reveal, The Wolf Among Us 2 Remains Shrouded in Silence](https://www.indie-games.eu/four-years-after-its-reveal-the-wolf-among-us-2-remains-shrouded-in-silence/) - Exactly four years after its official reveal trailer, The Wolf Among Us 2 remains without a release date, new footage or meaningful updates. - [[OPINION] Brutal Honesty vs. Toxic Positivity in Game Development](https://www.indie-games.eu/highguard-brutal-honesty-vs-toxic-positivity-opinion/) - Highguard collapse happened in a flash, leading to mass layoffs. It started the discussion about brutal honesty and toxic positivity in game development. - [Forgotten PS3 RPG Just Got a Second Life in 4K And It Looks Better Than Ever](https://www.indie-games.eu/forgotten-ps3-rpg-white-knight-chronicles-ii-just-got-a-second-life-in-4k-and-it-looks-better-than-ever/) - More than a decade after its debut, White Knight Chronicles II is suddenly back in the spotlight, and not because of a remaster announcement from Sony. - [5 Things I Really Like About Mewgenics, the New Game from Edmund McMillen & Tyler Glaiel](https://www.indie-games.eu/5-things-i-really-like-about-mewgenics-review/) - Mewgenics didn’t come out of nowhere. Behind this tactical rougelite RPG are Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel. Here are five things I really liked about it. - [SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION - Excellent Preservation, Missed Multiplayer Potential](https://www.indie-games.eu/super-bomberman-collection-excellent-preservation-missed-multiplayer-potential-review/) - Super Bomberman Collection preserves the past beautifully, but forgets how people actually play together today. Plus, it's a fantastic deal for retro fans. - [God of War: Sons of Sparta Might Be the Industry Wake-Up Call We Need](https://www.indie-games.eu/god-of-war-sons-of-sparta-might-be-the-industry-wake-up-call-we-need/) - God of War: Sons of Sparta may not look like the future of PS5 exclusives. But it might quietly represent one of the smartest moves Sony has made in years. - [Streamers vs. Journalists: Who Do Players Really Trust?](https://www.indie-games.eu/streamers-vs-journalists-who-do-players-really-trust/) - When a single sponsored post can reach nearly a million viewers in hours, it’s no surprise publishers are betting big on influencers and streamers. - [RPCS3 Hits Major Milestone as PS3 Emulation Nears Full Library Compatibility](https://www.indie-games.eu/rpcs3-hits-major-milestone-as-ps3-emulation-nears-full-library-compatibility/) - The RPCS3 confirmed that every SingStar title has been upgraded from Intro status to Ingame, thanks to the successful implementation of USB microphone support. - [MotorStorm: Arctic Edge - Flawed, Chaotic, Unforgettably Fun | Retro Review](https://www.indie-games.eu/motorstorm-arctic-edge-flawed-chaotic-and-unforgettably-fun-retro-review/) - Looking back, MotorStorm: Arctic Edge is a messy, chaotic, and genuinely fun racing game that reimagines the MotorStorm formula in a harsh, frozen setting. - [ANTHEM#9 - A Reminder of Why We Need Indie Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/anthem9-a-reminder-of-why-we-need-indie-games-review/) - ANTHEM#9 serves as a reminder of how important the indie scene truly is: it dares to take risks and combine genres that rarely meet into something unique. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #19 (13. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-19-13-2-2026/) - Your daily digest of everything happening in indie games and the wider industry is here. Get the full story in Daily Indie News Roundup #19. - [Bodycam - Brilliant Concept, Shaky Execution](https://www.indie-games.eu/bodycam-early-access-review/) - For those drawn to tactical realism and shooting and willing to accept Early Access roughness, Bodycam offers flashes of something special. - [[OPINION] Why “Being a Gamer” Is Changing in an Oversaturated Industry](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-why-being-a-gamer-is-changing-in-an-oversaturated-industry-opinion/) - A recent discussion on social media has sparked debate about what it means to be a “gamer” in today’s industry, reflecting how participation has evolved. - [Starsand Island Launch Derailed by Bot Review Controversy](https://www.indie-games.eu/starsand-island-launch-derailed-by-bot-review-controversy/) - The controversy around Starsand Island began when farming sim YouTuber Josh, posted screenshots highlighting a wave of unusually similar positive Steam reviews. - [Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times Is Redefining Magic with 102 Million Spell Possibilities](https://www.indie-games.eu/rhell-warped-words-troubled-times-is-redefining-magic-with-102-million-spell-possibilities/) - At the heart of Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times design is an ambitious idea: what if spells weren’t selected from a list, but constructed by the player? - [Absolum Just Got Even Better With Latest Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/absolum-just-got-even-better-with-latest-update/) - The Threads of Fate update for Absolum introduces new modes, expands the campaign elements, and adds huge amount of quality-of-life improvements. - [The Last Caretaker Update Adds New Biomes, JetSkis, and Story Quests](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-last-caretaker-update-adds-new-biomes-jetskis-and-story-quests/) - Channel37 has delivered its most ambitious free update yet for The Last Caretaker, significantly expanding the game’s world, story, and technical performance. - [God Save Birmingham New Closed Alpha Promises Deeper Combat and Crafting](https://www.indie-games.eu/god-save-birmingham-new-closed-alpha-promises-deeper-combat-and-crafting/) - Kakao Games showed new God Save Birmingham gameplay trailer focused on new weapons and crafting, while also inviting players to join the closed alpha playtest. - [Starsand Island - Next Big Cozy Hit | 30-Hour Early Access Review](https://www.indie-games.eu/starsand-island-next-big-cozy-hit-30-hour-early-access-review/) - If you’ve enjoyed games like My Time at Sandrock, Stardew Valley, or even Rune Factory, Starsand Island will feel familiar, but takes more modern approach. - [Romeo Is a Dead Man - Unforgettable But Flawed Experience](https://www.indie-games.eu/romeo-is-a-dead-man-unforgettable-but-flawed-experience-review/) - Romeo Is a Dead Man is not a polished masterpiece, nor is it a failure. It is a flawed, passionate work that occasionally reaches something special. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #18 (10. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-18-10-2-2026/) - Today's Daily Indie News Roundup #18 edition brings together news about new ambitious projects, long-awaited updates, platform expansions, and industry data. - [Top 12 Indie Games Releasing in February 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-february-2026/) - We may be late with our list of the top 12 indie games releasing this February, but great games are always worth highlighting. - [The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon - Great JRPG For Dedicated Fans](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon-great-jrpg-for-dedicated-fans-review/) - Trails Beyond the Horizon is not a game designed to welcome new players. Nevertheless, it's a great JRPG with huge amount of content and fun gameplay. - [Heart of Crown Online - An Unexpectedly Deep Deck-Builder Adaptation](https://www.indie-games.eu/heart-of-crown-online-an-unexpectedly-deep-deck-builder-adaptation-review/) - Heart of Crown Online was supposed to be just another card-based game. Something I’d download, mess around with and then uninstall. That didn’t happen. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #17 (9. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-17-9-2-2026/) - It’s been 17 days since we launched our Daily Indie News Roundup, a special editorial dedicated to the latest updates in the gaming industry. - [Huge FPS Deals on Green Man Gaming: Up to 92% Off Top Shooters](https://www.indie-games.eu/huge-fps-deals-on-green-man-gaming-up-to-92-off-top-shooters/) - First-person shooter fans, now is the perfect time to expand your game library. Green Man Gaming is currently running a major FPS Sale. - [[OPINION] Are Console Exclusives Still Good for Gamers?](https://www.indie-games.eu/are-console-exclusives-still-good-for-gamers/) - A recent debate questions why games remain console-bound. Critics argue that titles like The Legend of Zelda being exclusive to specific hardware is outdated. - [How MENACE Became One of 2026’s Biggest Indie Success Stories - Hardcore Strategy Games Still Matter](https://www.indie-games.eu/how-menace-became-one-of-2026s-biggest-indie-success-stories-hardcore-strategy-games-still-matter/) - Developed by Overhype Studios and published by Hooded Horse, MENACE didn’t just find an audience, it dominated the tactical RPG space within days of release. - [Pizza Kidd Failed Kickstarter Reveals the Harsh Reality of Indie Game Funding](https://www.indie-games.eu/pizza-kidd-failed-kickstarter-reveals-the-harsh-reality-of-indie-game-funding/) - When I saw recently that Pizza Kidd failed to get funded on Kickstarter, it became a clear indicator just how unforgiving that path has become in 2026. - [Get Five Highly Rated Indie Games for Just €10 with the Crafted Worlds Bundle](https://www.indie-games.eu/get-five-highly-rated-indie-games-for-just-e10-with-the-crafted-worlds-bundle/) - If you enjoy building, crafting and surviving, Green Man Gaming’s Crafted Worlds Bundle is an offer worth your attention, especially if you're into indie games. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #16 (6. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-16-6-2-2026/) - February is now in full swing, and with it comes clearer picture of how the indie scene kicked off 2026. Here's what Daily Indie News Roundup #16 brings today. - [Master of Piece - This Game Shouldn't Be This Good](https://www.indie-games.eu/master-of-piece-this-game-shouldnt-be-this-good/) - While Master of Piece does an excellent job of keeping you hooked for a while, it is still an Early Access title that can become repetitive. - [Tomb of the Bloodletter - Brilliant Wordplay with a Cruel Edge](https://www.indie-games.eu/tomb-of-the-bloodletter-brilliant-wordplay-with-a-cruel-edge-review/) - Tomb of the Bloodletter is a very fun roguelike built around a clever word-based gimmick. Don’t expect it to be easy, you’ll definitely be properly challenged. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #15 (5. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-15-5-2-2026/) - Today’s indie news roundup covers the Nintendo Partner Showcase, indie titles coming to consoles, and the state of PlayStation from its latest financial report. - [Supermarket Simulator vs. Bionic Bay: The $35 Million Gap That Exposes Steam’s Reality](https://www.indie-games.eu/supermarket-simulator-vs-bionic-bay-the-35-million-gap-that-exposes-steams-reality/) - In a crowded market like Steam, Supermarket Simulator and Bionic Bay show that game's financial success may depend more on its genre than on its creativity. - [Daily Indie Roundup #14 (4. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-roundup-14-4-2-2026/) - Welcome back to the Daily Indie News Roundup #14, your one-stop hub for everything happening across the indie gaming world and the wider industry. - [Escape from Ever After - Charming RPG That Turns Fairy Tales Corporate](https://www.indie-games.eu/escape-from-ever-after-charming-rpg-that-turns-fairy-tales-corporate-review/) - Escape from Ever After is a must-play for turn-based RPG fans who love games with great character and humor, deep combat systems and unique twists. - [Anima Flux - Dual Perspective Review](https://www.indie-games.eu/anima-flux-dual-perspective-review/) - Anima Flux isn’t just a platformer or Metroidvania; it encourages experimentation, but we don't recommend the multiplayer. It's worth the price. - [We visited this year's Blend: Film & Games conference](https://www.indie-games.eu/we-visited-this-years-blend-film-games-conference/) - This year, the Blend: Film & Games conference was held over two days, on Thursday and Friday, October 2 and 3, at the Algebra Bernays University in Zagreb. - [The First Croatian Video Games and the People Who Made Them](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-first-croatian-video-games-and-the-people-who-made-them/) - A panel in Zagreb traced Croatian video games history, where gaming pioneers shared stories of smuggled computers, early hits, piracy, and community. - [Everything You Need to Know About Games Croatia, the New Project by the Croatian Audiovisual Centre](https://www.indie-games.eu/everything-you-need-to-know-about-games-croatia/) - This year, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC) decided to further enhance the domestic gaming scene in Croatia through the Games Croatia project. - [Hrvatski Centar gaming industrije u Novskoj bit će jedinstven u svijetu](https://www.indie-games.eu/hrvatski-centar-gaming-industrije-u-novskoj-bit-ce-jedinstven-u-svijetu/) - Centar gaming industrije koji se gradi u Novskoj bit će jedinstven u svijetu. Ovaj svojevrsni gaming kampus nudit će obrazovanje iz područja razvoja videoigara. - [Nordic Game 2026 Returns on 26–29 May](https://www.indie-games.eu/nordic-game-2026-returns-on-26-29-may/) - Europe’s premier B2B games conference, Nordic Game 2026 (NG26), returns on 26–29 May to Malmö’s iconic Slagthuset venue. - [SECTOR ZERO - Stylish, Physics-Based Puzzle Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/sector-zero-stylish-physics-based-puzzle-adventure-review/) - Although it is a relatively short experience and doesn’t introduce anything groundbreaking, SECTOR ZERO is a puzzle and physics-based dark sci-fi adventure. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #13 (3. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-13-3-2-2026/) - Today’s Daily Indie News Roundup #13 brings together platform performance updates, indie announcements, long-awaited launches and preservation efforts. - [How a $17.5 Million Indie Studio Ran Out of Time and Money](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-rise-and-fall-of-starlight-revolver/) - Despite raising millions of dollars and launching anime-inspired roguelite, the studio behind Starlight Re:Volver officially ended all development and support. - [When Nostalgia Becomes a Luxury: The Rising Cost of Retro Gaming](https://www.indie-games.eu/when-nostalgia-becomes-a-luxury-the-rising-cost-of-retro-gaming/) - A post on X shows how retro games have become luxury items. A store shelf of 1990s titles features shocking prices as nostalgia now comes with a premium price. - [The Morrowind Remake Debate Reveals How Much Games Have Really Changed](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-morrowind-remake-debate-reveals-how-much-games-have-really-changed/) - The hit remaster of Oblivion has reignited the debate over how far back studios should remake classics. Fans are now calling for a Morrowind remake. - [Obsidian’s Biggest Hit Was Its Smallest Game and That Says a Lot About the Industry](https://www.indie-games.eu/obsidians-biggest-hit-was-its-smallest-game-and-that-says-a-lot-about-the-industry/) - A new report has offered a rare look inside Obsidian Entertainment, revealing how different outcomes can emerge from the same development team in a single year. - [Nintendo Switch 2 Is Off to a Record-Breaking Start, Outpacing the Original Console by Millions](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-switch-2-is-off-to-a-record-breaking-start-outpacing-the-original-console-by-millions/) - Nintendo’s latest financial report confirms what many have suspected for months: the Switch 2 is one of the fastest-selling consoles in the company’s history. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #12 (2. 2. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-12-2-2-2026/) - Each day, we gather the most important stories from developers and publishers around the world to give you a clear picture of where indie gaming is heading. - [XeGrader Plus Brings a Classic Puzzle-Shooter to Steam With Updated Graphics](https://www.indie-games.eu/xegrader-plus-brings-a-classic-puzzle-shooter-to-steam-with-updated-graphics/) - Tokihiro Naito, the creator of Hydlide and current M2 developer, is bringing puzzle shooter XeGrader to Steam this year in upgraded edition XeGrader Plus. - [Tales of Phantasia X Finally Gets an English Patch - 16 Years After Its Original Release](https://www.indie-games.eu/tales-of-phantasia-x-finally-gets-an-english-patch-16-years-after-its-original-release/) - Nearly 16 years after its initial release in Japan, Tales of Phantasia X has finally been made accessible to English-speaking audiences. - [How Sony’s Forgotten Dual Analog Controller Shaped Modern Gaming](https://www.indie-games.eu/how-sonys-forgotten-dual-analog-controller-shaped-modern-gaming/) - The Dual Analog controller, Sony’s dual-stick gamepad for the original PlayStation, arrived in the late 1990s during crucial transition period for the industry. - [Revisiting Lords of the Realm II, a Classic That Refused to Age](https://www.indie-games.eu/revisiting-lords-of-the-realm-ii-a-classic-that-refused-to-age/) - Released in 1996 by Impressions Games and published by Sierra On-Line, Lords of the Realm II remains one of the most remembered strategy titles of the PC era. - [Was the Sega Saturn Really a Failure?](https://www.indie-games.eu/was-the-sega-saturn-really-a-failure/) - More than two decades after its commercial collapse in the West, the Sega Saturn is once again at the center of debate on social media. - [Half Sword Early Access Plagued by Technical Problems and Mixed Reviews](https://www.indie-games.eu/half-sword-early-access-plagued-by-technical-problems-and-mixed-reviews/) - Half Sword currently holds a “Mixed” rating on Steam, with only around 42 percent of reviews marked as positive from more than 3,600 total. - [Dispatch Switch Censorship Explained: What Really Happened](https://www.indie-games.eu/dispatch-switch-censorship-explained-what-really-happened/) - The release of Dispatch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 has become one of the most talked-about controversies surrounding Nintendo in recent months. - [MOLE Is a Claustrophobic Horror Worth Watching](https://www.indie-games.eu/mole-is-a-claustrophobic-horror-worth-watching/) - MOLE is a newly revealed psychological horror game developed by the small studio Off Black Creations and published by Oro Interactive. - [Terrible Life Expectancy Might Be One of the Most Interesting Rougelikes of 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/terrible-life-expectancy-might-be-one-of-the-most-interesting-rougelikes-of-2026/) - Terrible Life Expectancy is an upcoming indie action-horror roguelike developed by Super Mega Team, the studio behind The Knight Witch and Rise & Shine. - [Nova Antarctica - Survival Game Buried Under Its Own Flaws](https://www.indie-games.eu/nova-antarctica-survival-game-buried-under-its-own-flaws-review/) - There is a strong concept in Nova Antarctica and flashes of something genuinely special buried under layers of poor usability and punishing design. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #10 (28. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-10-28-1-2026/) - From Star Trek and Scott Pilgrim to cozy mining sims and major platform changes at Valve. Here's what today’s Daily Indie News Roundup brings to the menu. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #8 (26. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-8-26-1-2026/) - Welcome to Daily Indie News Roundup #8, your one-stop destination for everything happening across the indie gaming world and beyond. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #11 (29. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-11-29-1-2026/) - Welcome back to Daily Indie News Roundup #11, where we bring together the latest announcements, launches, retro discoveries, and major industry developments. - [I Hate This Place - Where Sound is Your Greatest Ally and Enemy](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-hate-this-place-where-sound-is-your-greatest-ally-and-enemy-review/) - I Hate This Place blends isometric action with survival and management mechanics and open-world exploration where combat alone won’t carry you far. - [Lanesplit - Disappointing Racing Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/lanesplit-disappointing-racing-game-review/) - Lanesplit was supposed to be a relaxing yet adrenaline-pumping driving and racing game, a place where you could sit on a bike and forget about everything else. - [[OPINION] Xbox Hardware Slips as Microsoft’s Earnings Expose a Growing Problem](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-xbox-hardware-slips-as-microsofts-earnings-expose-a-growing-problem/) - Microsoft’s fiscal year 2026 second quarter earnings showed a company in strong shape overall, but they also highlighted serious trouble for Xbox. - [Roots Devour - Evil Plant Game Where You Consume Everything](https://www.indie-games.eu/roots-devour-evil-plant-game-review/) - Roots Devour is an ambitious and creative indie game that mixes deckbuilding, resource management and exploration into one strange and memorable experience. - [Moving Simulator - Moving Experience That Doesn't Quite Deliver](https://www.indie-games.eu/moving-simulator-moving-experience-that-doesnt-quite-deliver/) - Moving Simulator is a first-person simulation game focused on the often-overlooked reality of running a moving company. However, it's a very generic simulator. - [IndieGames na wydarzeniach: rozpoczynamy sezon 2026 z Anime Symphony Kameralnie](https://www.indie-games.eu/indiegames-na-wydarzeniach-rozpoczynamy-sezon-2026-z-anime-symphony-kameralnie/) - W 2026 roku IndieGames kontynuuje swoje uczestnictwo w różnych wydarzeniach – tym razem sezon relacji z imprez rozpoczynamy koncertem Anime Symphony Kameralnie. - [Events with IndieGames: we are kicking off the 2026 season with Anime Symphony ](https://www.indie-games.eu/events-with-indiegames-we-are-kicking-off-the-2026-season-with-anime-symphony/) - In 2026, IndieGames continues to attend various events – this time, we are kicking off the season with the Anime Symphony concert in Cracow. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #9 (27. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-9-27-1-2026/) - Welcome back to Daily Indie News Roundup #9, your go-to place for everything happening across the indie gaming world and the wider industry - [Twin Sails Partners With Brazil’s Orbit Studio to Publish Cyberpunk Metroidvania Sky Dust](https://www.indie-games.eu/twin-sails-partners-with-brazils-orbit-studio-to-publish-cyberpunk-metroidvania-sky-dust/) - The partnership deal will see Twin Sails publish Sky Dust, a cyberpunk action-adventure Metroidvania set in a dark future version of São Paulo. - [Indie Fan Fest Sets February 2026 Date for Its Next Digital Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/indie-fan-fest-sets-february-2026-date-for-its-next-digital-showcase/) - Indie Fan Fest has officially announced the date for its next digital event. The upcoming showcase will take place in February. - [Everplay Bets on New Games and Strong Back Catalogue](https://www.indie-games.eu/everplay-bets-on-new-games-and-strong-back-catalogue/) - Everplay Group, previously Team17 Group, is an independent game label. It operates through three core divisions: Team17, Astragon Entertainment and StoryToys. - [Narrative Adventure OPUS: Prism Peak Finally Finds Its Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/narrative-adventure-opus-prism-peak-finally-finds-its-release-date/) - After several delays, studio SIGONO has announced when we’ll finally be able to dive into a world of photography in OPUS: Prism Peak, which launches in March. - [ReBlade: The Death Spiral is a Cyberpunk Roguelite Fusing Chinese Myth with Soulslike Combat](https://www.indie-games.eu/reblade-the-death-spiral-is-a-cyberpunk-roguelite-fusing-chinese-myth-with-soulslike-combat/) - Spiral Up Games and developer ChillyRoom are working together on the roguelite action game ReBlade: The Death Spiral, which will be available on PC via Steam. - [Winnie's Hole - Grotesque Shell Hiding a Fun Roguelite](https://www.indie-games.eu/winnies-hole-grotesque-shell-hiding-a-fun-roguelite/) - Winnie’s Hole never runs away from its premise, leaning hard into discomfort with its monstrous hook, but offers a very engaging and fun rougelite loop. - [[OPINION] How Nintendo Turned Switch 2 Upgrades Into a Money Trap](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-how-nintendo-turned-switch-2-upgrades-into-a-money-trap/) - The Nintendo Switch 2 era forces players to pay full price ($80) for "enhanced" versions or pay $20 upgrade fees for games they already own. - [[PREVIEW] Diviner - Dark Fantasy RPG Worth Digging Into](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-diviner-dark-fantasy-rpg-worth-digging-into/) - Diviner is a dark fantasy RPG that mixes turn-based tactical combat with exploration, dungeon crawling and deep gear and build customization. - [The Lost Art of the Game Manual as a Cultural Artifact](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-lost-art-of-the-game-manual-as-a-cultural-artifact/) - Game manual was more than a tool. They were part of the experience and reflected the time, culture, and people who made the game. - [Green Man Gaming New Year Sale: 15 Amazing PC Deals Up to 90% Off](https://www.indie-games.eu/green-man-gaming-new-year-sale-15-amazing-pc-deals-up-to-90-off/) - Green Man Gaming has kicked off a massive New Year Sale, offering discounts of up to 90% on a huge range of PC games till February 2nd. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #7 (23. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-7-23-1-2026/) - Welcome back to Daily Indie News Roundup #7, your one-stop hub for everything happening across the indie and gaming scene. - [MOCHI-O - Don't Sleep On This Gem](https://www.indie-games.eu/mochi-o-dont-sleep-on-this-gem-review/) - Tower-defense and shooter game MOCHI-O tasks you with raising a cute, hamster-shaped weapon of mass destruction to repel relentless enemy waves. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #6 (22. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-6-22-1-2026/) - Today’s Daily Indie News Roundup is packed with lots of announcements, developer perspectives, industry shifts, crowdfunding moves and a lot of upcoming games. - [1348 Ex Voto Sparks Debate Over History, Romance, and Modern Themes](https://www.indie-games.eu/1348-ex-voto-sparks-debate-over-history-romance-and-modern-ideology/) - 1348 Ex Voto sparked controversy for featuring a relationship between a female knight and a nun, which some critics viewed as an infusion of modern ideology. - [Skyclimbers Update Confirms PC First, Consoles Later and 2026 Release](https://www.indie-games.eu/skyclimbers-update-confirms-pc-first-consoles-later-and-2026-release/) - Paratope has shared a new development update for Skyclimbers, confirming that the game is still planned for release in 2026 on PC via Steam. - [Gambonanza Is the Chess Roguelike You Didn’t Expect](https://www.indie-games.eu/gambonanza-is-the-chess-roguelike-you-didnt-expect/) - Gambonanza is an indie game created by solo developer Blukulélé and has recently reached a major milestone by passing 60,000 wishlists on Steam. - [Why Knight’s Path Is More Than a Kingdom Come Comparison](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-knights-path-is-more-than-a-kingdom-come-comparison/) - Knight’s Path is an upcoming action RPG made almost entirely by solo developer Jan Tichota. But is being compared to Kingdom Come: Deliverance in negative way. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #5 (21. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-5-21-1-2026/) - Welcome to Daily Indie News Roundup #5, where we bring together the most important stories from across the indie games world. - [Fellow Traveller games that pleasantly surprised me](https://www.indie-games.eu/fellow-traveler-games-that-pleasantly-surprised-me/) - Explore Fellow Traveller games like 1000xRESIST, Nirvana Noir, Wander Stars, Citizen Sleeper, Suzerain, and Beacon Pines in our latest editorial - [When Viral Posts Rewrite Game Characters: The Internet Keeps Trying to Redefine Kratos](https://www.indie-games.eu/when-viral-posts-rewrite-game-characters-the-internet-keeps-trying-to-redefine-kratos/) - New controversy resurfaced after one account on X shared a viral 2023 screenshot claiming PlayStation's top three franchises feature LGBTQ characters. - [What The Outer Worlds 2 Says About AAA Games in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/what-the-outer-worlds-2-says-about-aaa-games-in-2026/) - Recent industry estimates suggest that The Outer Worlds 2 has struggled to match the success of its predecessor, according to industry consultant Daniel Camilo. - [[PREVIEW] Sub-Species - Great Underwater Concept Held Back by a Barebones Demo](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-sub-species-great-underwater-concept-held-back-by-a-barebones-demo/) - Sub-Species is a 2.5D Arcade Action/Adventure, where you control a submarine that rotates 360° in order to battle alien sea monsters. - [How Reviews Are Made on Indie-Games.eu – A Look Behind the Scenes](https://www.indie-games.eu/how-reviews-are-made-on-indie-games-eu-a-look-behind-the-scenes/) - Ever wondered how reviews on Indie-Games.eu actually comes together? It’s a longer and more careful process than it might seem at first glance. - [[PREVIEW] Obsidian Moon - Slow-Burning Noir Mystery That Demands Patience](https://www.indie-games.eu/obsidian-moon-slow-burning-noir-mystery-that-demands-patience-preview/) - Obsidian Moon by Lost Cabinet Games is a text-based noir-inspired narrative detective game that blends classic 1930s crime fiction with elements of cosmic. - [Josh Sawyer Says Early Access Would Not Have Saved Pillars of Eternity 2](https://www.indie-games.eu/josh-sawyer-says-early-access-would-not-have-saved-pillars-of-eternity-2/) - Josh Sawyer does not believe Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire would have launched in a better state if it had followed same early access path as Baldur’s Gate 3. - [Pocketpair Publishing Pushes Back Against Harsh Indie Contracts](https://www.indie-games.eu/pocketpair-publishing-pushes-back-against-harsh-indie-contracts/) - Pocketpair Publishing isn't about growth; it’s a mission-driven response to a struggling industry and predatory indie publishing contracts. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #4 (20. 1. 2026)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-4-20-1-2026/) - Welcome back to Daily Indie News Roundup, your one-stop snapshot of everything happening across the indie games and the wider games industry. - [Blightstone - Tactical Roguelike With Huge Potential](https://www.indie-games.eu/blightstone-tactical-roguelike-with-huge-potential-review/) - Blightstone is the kind of game that could make anyone fall in love with the turn-based strategy, tactical and roguelike genres. - [Hungry Horrors - Addictive Early Access Roguelite](https://www.indie-games.eu/hungry-horrors-addictive-early-access-roguelite-review/) - Hungry Horrors feels less like a work-in-progress and more like a feast that’s already worth sitting down for, even if the full menu is still on the way. - [Fan Translations Are Saving Games the Industry Left Behind](https://www.indie-games.eu/fan-translations-are-saving-games-the-industry-left-behind/) - A huge part of gaming history has remained unreachable for many players around the world because of language barriers. This is where fan translations come in. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #3 (19. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-3-19-1-2026/) - Welcome back to our third Daily Indie News Roundup. To keep your feed clutter-free, we’ve once again gathered the latest headlines from across the indie space. - [When Save Systems Were the Real Final Boss](https://www.indie-games.eu/when-save-systems-were-the-real-final-boss/) - Today, to save a game feels automatic. Progress is stored every few minutes and checkpoints are frequent. But it wasn't always like that. - [Daily Indie News Roundup #1 (15. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-1-15-1-2026/) - Instead of flooding your feed with dozens of individual posts, here’s everything you need to know from the indie games world today, packed in one daily roundup. - [Kotama and Academy Citadel - Promising Metroidvania Undone by Its Second Half](https://www.indie-games.eu/kotama-and-academy-citadel-promising-metroidvania-undone-by-its-second-half-review/) - Kotama and Academy Citadel is a 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania and at first, it feels like one of the strongest games in the genre released this year. - [The Fortress - Grimy Roguelike Where Survival Is Never Fair](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-fortress-grimy-roguelike-where-survival-is-never-fair-review/) - The Fortress is a dungeon-crawling game that will test your luck, strategic thinking, and your sense of disgust. You don't want to miss out on this rougelike. - [Top 10 Indie Games You've Slept on This January](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-10-indie-games-youve-slept-on-this-january/) - We’re two weeks into 2026, and the indie scene is already on fire. Here are 10 hidden indie titles from this month that you definitely shouldn't sleep on. - [[OPINION] Gaming Exclusives Are Losing Their Value: Who Really Breaks the News in Gaming Anymore](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-gaming-exclusives-are-losing-their-value/) - There is a growing problem in gaming media with exclusives and question arises who really breaks the gaming news anymore - journalists or content creators? - [Daily Indie News Roundup #2 (16. 1. 2026.)](https://www.indie-games.eu/daily-indie-news-roundup-2-16-1-2026/) - Welcome back to our second Daily Indie News Roundup. To avoid spamming, we’ve gathered all the latest news from the indie gaming world and the broader industry. - [BEFORE I GO Is a Solo-Developed Metroidvania You Should Watch in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/before-i-go-is-a-solo-developed-metroidvania-you-should-watch-in-2026/) - BEFORE I GO is an upcoming Metroidvania game developed and published as a solo project by Jérôme Coppens, the creator behind J’s Labratory. - [GoldenEye 007 Gets a Perfect 2D Demake](https://www.indie-games.eu/goldeneye-007-gets-a-perfect-2d-demake/) - GoldenEye 2D is a fan-made tribute to the classic Nintendo 64 shooter GoldenEye 007, reimagined as if it had launched on the original Game Boy. - [Philna Fantasy - Must-Play ARPG for Fans of the Genre](https://www.indie-games.eu/philna-fantasy-must-play-arpg-for-fans-of-the-genre-review/) - Philna Fantasy delivers an excellent action RPG gameplay loop, plus it's also incredibly addictive and genuinely fun to play. - [[DEEP DIVE] Grand Prix 2 and the Birth of True Formula 1 Simulation](https://www.indie-games.eu/deep-dive-grand-prix-2-and-the-birth-of-true-formula-1-simulation/) - Released in 1996 for MS-DOS, Grand Prix 2 stands as one of the most important racing simulators ever made even after 30 years since its launch. - [[OPINION] Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft Unite on Safety - Here’s Why That Matters](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-nintendo-sony-and-microsoft-unite-on-safety-heres-why-that-matters/) - Announcement from the "Big Three" is rare, so when Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft agree on something as sensitive as player safety, it’s worth paying attention. - [Air Hares - Retro Shmup With a Farming Twist](https://www.indie-games.eu/air-hares-retro-shmup-with-a-farming-twist-review/) - Air Hares is a retro bullet-hell shooter with a unique twist: instead of destruction, the gameplay focuses on restoration, while being perfect for co-op. - [This €14 Indie Adventure Bundle on Green Man Gaming Is Ridiculously Good Value](https://www.indie-games.eu/this-e14-indie-adventure-bundle-on-green-man-gaming-is-ridiculously-good-value/) - Green Man Gaming is currently offering one of those rare bundles that feels almost too good to pass up with the Indie Adventures Bundle. - [I Revisited Total War: MEDIEVAL II and Forgot How Fun It Is](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-revisited-total-war-medieval-ii-and-forgot-how-fun-it-is/) - To this day, Total War: MEDIEVAL II is probably the best medieval tactical and strategy game you can find, simply because nothing else truly compares anymore. - [DuneCrawl - Co-Op Crab Chaos](https://www.indie-games.eu/dunecrawl-co-op-crab-chaos/) - DuneCrawl is a chaotic co-op sandbox RPG. Customize your war crab, ride creatures, and battle across endless dunes with friends in progression-driven adventure. - [The Real Face of a VTuber - Visual Novel Detective Game About Online Identity](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-real-face-of-a-vtuber-visual-novel-detective-game-about-online-identity-review/) - The Real Face of a VTuber isn’t trying to be Ace Attorney. Instead, it aims to be memorable, and it largely succeeds thanks to its unusual premise. - [[PREVIEW] Don't Stop, Girlypop! - Slay (the enemies)!](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-dont-stop-girlypop-slay-the-enemies/) - Don't Stop, Girlypop! is a Y2K arena movement shooter that combines boomer shooter mechanics with advanced contemporary movement abilities. - [Marble's Marbles - Smooth Roll Down Memory Lane](https://www.indie-games.eu/marbles-marbles-smooth-roll-down-memory-lane-review/) - Marble’s Marbles is a physics-based arcade platformer that embraces its roots, inspired by classic marble-rolling games such as Marble Madness and Ballance. - [Ancient Farm - Calm Farming Sim With Little to Offer](https://www.indie-games.eu/ancient-farm-calm-farming-sim-with-little-to-offer-review/) - Ancient Farm is a hands-on farming simulator set in ancient Egypt, where everything is done manually. You start with empty land, basic tools, and no automation. - [Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café - Cozy Comfort Wrapped in Rhythm and Decoration](https://www.indie-games.eu/nom-nom-cozy-forest-cafe-cozy-comfort-wrapped-in-rhythm-and-decoration-review/) - One thing is certain: you don’t have to think twice about picking up Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café if you enjoy cozy, wholesome, and cute games. - [A Look Back at the Power Macintosh G3 From 1997](https://www.indie-games.eu/a-look-back-at-the-power-macintosh-g3-from-1997/) - Apple first introduced the beige Power Macintosh G3 line in November 1997, and it quickly became a turning point for the company. - [Architect of Ruin Turns Colony Building Into Survival From a God](https://www.indie-games.eu/architect-of-ruin-turns-colony-building-into-survival-from-a-god/) - Interest in Architect of Ruin is hugh, driven by publisher Hooded Horse and developer Dead Money Devs, a team of ex-Valve veterans behind Left 4 Dead or Portal. - [Sandbox Roguelike Elin Surpasses 350,000 Sales and Keeps Growing Worldwide](https://www.indie-games.eu/sandbox-roguelike-elin-surpasses-350000-sales-and-keeps-growing-worldwide/) - Since entering Early Access on November 1, 2024, the sandbox roguelike Elin has slowly expanded into a worldwide success, selling over 350K copies. - [Lost RTS Tiny Troops Resurfaces After 30 Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/lost-rts-tiny-troops-resurfaces-after-30-years/) - While most gaming history focuses on released Games That Weren’t has resurfaced Tiny Troops, a lost late-90s RTS that nearly disappeared. - [Steam Breaks 42 Million Concurrent Users](https://www.indie-games.eu/steam-breaks-42-million-concurrent-users/) - PC gaming continues to grow, and Steam just set a new record that proves it. On Sunday, January 11, 2026 Valve’s platform passed 42 million concurrent users. - [Why We’re Launching Patreon And How You Can Support Independent Journalism](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-were-launching-patreon-and-how-you-can-support-independent-journalism/) - Patreon is where we share early impressions of games before reviews go live, talk more openly about the indie industry, and let you directly influence interviews with developers. - [Indie Games Closed 2025 With Big Sales](https://www.indie-games.eu/indie-games-closed-2025-with-big-sales/) - December 2025 turned out to be a strong finish for indie games, according to new data from GameDiscoverCo that includes My Winter Car and Don’t Scream Together. - [This €5 Mech Roguelite Is Quietly Winning Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/vital-shell-is-the-kind-of-hidden-indie-gem-we-rarely-see/) - Vital Shell is a science-fantasy top-down arena shooter with a distinct PSX-era look, available right now on PC via Steam. It's the next Megabonk. - [New Crimson Desert Interview Reveals More About Combat, Exploration, Story and Player Freedom](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-crimson-desert-interview-reveals-more-about-combat-exploration-story-and-player-freedom/) - A new interview with Will Powers from Pearl Abyss, recorded during the New Games Plus Showcase, offers a deeper look at Crimson Desert. - [Starfinder: Afterlight Reveals Tactical Combat and Strong Voice Cast](https://www.indie-games.eu/starfinder-afterlight-reveals-tactical-combat-and-strong-voice-cast/) - Starfinder: Afterlight is based on the Starfinder tabletop RPG from Paizo, a science-fiction offshoot of Pathfinder that blends advanced technology with magic. - [Mega Cat Studios Brings Three New Games to NES and SNES This Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/mega-cat-studios-brings-three-new-games-to-nes-and-snes-this-month/) - Mega Cat Studios is leaning fully into its retro roots this month, announcing the release of three brand-new games for original NES and Super Nintendo hardware. - [Aphelion Soundtrack to Be Composed by César Award Winner Amine Bouhafa](https://www.indie-games.eu/aphelion-soundtrack-to-be-composed-by-cesar-award-winner-amine-bouhafa/) - DON’T NOD has announced that the soundtrack for its upcoming cinematic science-fiction third-person action adventure Aphelion will be composed by Amine Bouhafa. - [March Release Set for SAND: Raiders of Sophie on PS5 and PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/march-release-set-for-sand-raiders-of-sophie-on-ps5-and-pc/) - SAND: Raiders of Sophie blends open-world exploration with intense combat against both human rivals and hostile creatures. It will be available on PC and PS5. - [Medieval Survival RPG Nested Lands Launches In Early Access Soon](https://www.indie-games.eu/medieval-survival-rpg-nested-lands-launches-in-early-access-soon/) - Survival fans will be able to step into a harsh medieval world shaped by disease and despair in a game Nested Lands, coming to Steam in Early Access. - [The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo Arrives in February with 90 Minutes of Gameplay](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-eternal-life-of-goldman-demo-arrives-in-february-with-90-minutes-of-gameplay/) - Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Weappy have announced that a playable demo for The Eternal Life of Goldman will be released for PC via Steam in February. - [Shadow of the Road Brings Turn-Based RPG Drama to Meiji-Era Japan in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/shadow-of-the-road-brings-turn-based-rpg-drama-to-meiji-era-japan-in-2026/) - Shadow of the Road, a story-driven turn-based RPG that blends feudal Japan with magic and early industrial technology, is set to launch for PC in 2026. - [New Duskfade Trailer Shows Why PS2-Style Platformers Are Back](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-duskfade-trailer-shows-why-ps2-style-platformers-are-back/) - Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Weird Beluga Studio have released a new gameplay trailer for Duskfade, their upcoming 3D action-platformer. - [Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Joins GameCube Classics on Switch 2](https://www.indie-games.eu/fire-emblem-path-of-radiance-joins-gamecube-classics-on-switch-2/) - A long-requested classic has finally returned. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is now available through the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library. - [Underwater RTS NAMAKORIUM Launches in Early Access This January](https://www.indie-games.eu/underwater-rts-namakorium-launches-in-early-access-this-january/) - Polyscape has confirmed that NAMAKORIUM, its fast-paced underwater cooperative RTS, will enter Steam Early Access this January. - [Phasmophobia Creator Launches Kinetic Publishing to Support Indie Studios](https://www.indie-games.eu/phasmophobia-creator-launches-kinetic-publishing-to-support-indie-studios/) - Daniel Knight is using Phasmophobia success to give back to the indie space by launching Kinetic Publishing, a new label built to support smaller studios. - [EvoCreo - From Mobile to PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/evocreo-from-mobile-to-pc-review/) - The PC version of EvoCreo is, simply put, the same game that has been on mobile since around 2015, adjusted only for keyboard and mouse control. - [New Survival Horror SENARA Traps You on a Realistic Abandoned Ship](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-survival-horror-senara-traps-you-on-a-realistic-abandoned-ship/) - First-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament takes place aboard a massive, abandoned cruise ship slowly falling apart in the middle of the ocean. - [Shape of Dreams Surpasses One Million Sales in Just Four Months](https://www.indie-games.eu/shape-of-dreams-surpasses-one-million-sales-in-just-four-months/) - Shape of Dreams, the action roguelite from developer Lizard Smoothie and publisher NEOWIZ, has officially passed one million total units sold worldwide. - [[PREVIEW] Parasite Mutant - Parasite Eve-Inspired RPG With Rough Edges](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-parasite-mutant-parasite-eve-inspired-rpg-with-rough-edges/) - Parasite Mutant, to say the least, was quite disappointing, at least judging by the demo. However, it does scratch that Parasite Eve nostalgic itch. - [Drill and Delve Brings Full Freedom Digging to a Survival Mystery](https://www.indie-games.eu/drill-and-delve-brings-full-freedom-digging-to-a-survival-mystery/) - noOne Studio has launched the Steam store page for its upcoming game Drill and Delve, mining adventure that mixes survival gameplay with an underground mystery. - [MOCHI-O Mixes Tower Defense, Shooting, and Pet Care](https://www.indie-games.eu/mochi-o-mixes-tower-defense-shooting-and-pet-care/) - Zxima and Publisher Kodansha Creators’ Lab have announced that MOCHI-O, a playful “doomsday land defense adventure”, will launch on PC via Steam in January. - [Master of Piece Enters Steam Early Access This February](https://www.indie-games.eu/master-of-piece-enters-steam-early-access-this-february/) - Award-winning strategy game Master of Piece blends the careful thinking of chess with the replay-driven structure of a roguelike deckbuilder. - [Fracture Field Expands Click-Based Mining Into a Full Simulation](https://www.indie-games.eu/fracture-field-expands-click-based-mining-into-a-full-simulation/) - Solo developer Type-Ten has revealed Fracture Field, a quarry mining game that starts with a single click and slowly grows into a large, tech-driven operation. - [Retro X5 Packs High-End Hardware Into a Classic NES Shell](https://www.indie-games.eu/retro-x5-packs-high-end-hardware-into-a-classic-nes-shell/) - ACEMAGIC is now looking to bring that familiar look of the the original Nintendo Entertainment System into the modern age with the Retro X5, a mini PC. - [Task Force Admiral Brings 1942 Naval Battles to Life in 3D](https://www.indie-games.eu/task-force-admiral-brings-1942-naval-battles-to-life-in-3d/) - Task Force Admiral Vol.1: American Carrier Battles hits Steam Early Access in January. A return to classic naval strategy from MicroProse. - [Duel Corp. Sets Its Early Access Date for January 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/duel-corp-sets-its-early-access-date-for-january-2026/) - Inspired by Souls-like design, every attack and block in Duel Corp. depends on direction rather than simple button presses enriched with action RPG features. - [Shovel Knight Dig Goes Physical With Super Rare Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/shovel-knight-dig-goes-physical-with-super-rare-games/) - Super Rare Games has announced that it will publish the first physical release of Shovel Knight Dig. There will be very limited copies to get. - [Neowiz Plans the Next Decade Around Lies of P and New IPs](https://www.indie-games.eu/neowiz-plans-the-next-decade-around-lies-of-p-and-new-ips/) - Success with Lies of P in 2025 transformed Neowiz from a mobile publisher into a global PC and console leader, defying broader industry trends. - [GOG Indie Promo Slashes Prices on Nearly 1,500 Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/gog-indie-promo-slashes-prices-on-nearly-1500-games/) - PC players looking to grow their indie game libraries for less have a good reason to visit GOG right now because of the recent Indie Promo discount event. - [Gamesight Report Shows Better Reviews Lead to Better Sales for Premium Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/gamesight-report-shows-better-reviews-lead-to-better-sales-for-premium-games/) - A new Performance Marketing Playbook from Gamesight shows a clear link between a game’s Steam review score and how well its ads perform. - [Embark CEO Says AI Helps Developers Work Faster, Not Replace Jobs](https://www.indie-games.eu/embark-ceo-says-ai-helps-developers-work-faster-not-replace-jobs/) - As debate around AI continues to grow, Embark Studios CEO and founder Patrick Söderlund has spoken out against the idea that AI threatens game industry jobs. - [StarRupture - Survival Experience You Can Easily Sink 100 Hours Into](https://www.indie-games.eu/starrupture-survival-experience-you-can-easily-sink-100-hours-into-review/) - If you enjoyed games like Satisfactory, Factorio, Space Engineers, heck, even Subnautica, you’re going to feel right at home with StarRupture. - [I Returned to Realm of Ink and It’s Still Amazing](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-returned-to-realm-of-ink-for-the-1-0-release-and-its-still-amazing-review/) - The last time I played Realm of Ink was back in March this year, shortly after its second major content update. Since then, the game received several updates. - [GO FOR IT! Is a New Sega Genesis Fighting Game Built for Real Hardware](https://www.indie-games.eu/go-for-it-is-a-new-sega-genesis-fighting-game-built-for-real-hardware/) - GO FOR IT! is an upcoming original fighting game made for the Sega Genesis, also known as the Mega Drive outside North America. - [Xbox Sets January 2026 Developer Direct as It Prepares for a Huge Anniversary Year](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-sets-january-2026-developer-direct-as-it-prepares-for-a-huge-anniversary-year/) - Xbox confirmed that Developer Direct showcase will return in January 2026. The news was shared by Microsoft Gaming Content and Studios president Matt Booty. - [This Horror Game Turns a Super-Heavy Tank Into Your Only Safe Place](https://www.indie-games.eu/breaking-armor-mixes-tank-simulation-with-post-apocalyptic-horror/) - Breaking Armor is a horror game from self-published indie developer GalaDev that focuses on realistic tank simulator where you control a super-heavy WWII tank, - [Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance Is Now Playable on PS Vita Thanks to a Fan Port](https://www.indie-games.eu/baldurs-gate-dark-alliance-is-now-playable-on-ps-vita-thanks-to-a-fan-port/) - Yes, you can already play Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance on consoles and PC. But have you ever wondered if it could run on the PS Vita? Now it can. - [What’s Next for Sandfall Interactive After Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?](https://www.indie-games.eu/whats-next-for-sandfall-interactive-after-clair-obscur-expedition-33/) - While Sandfall has confirmed that Clair Obscur is meant to become a larger franchise, fans should not expect a direct continuation of the first game’s story. - [Tower Lab Lets Players Break the Rules of Tower Defense](https://www.indie-games.eu/tower-lab-lets-players-break-the-rules-of-tower-defense/) - The developers of Tower Lab have revealed a major twist that sets the game apart from other defense games. Demo coming in Early 2026 on Steam. - [Must be Feng Shui Turns Interior Design Into a Calm Puzzle Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/must-be-feng-shui-turns-interior-design-into-a-calm-puzzle-game/) - The game asks players to bring balance and calm to different living spaces by placing furniture based on real Feng Shui rules. - [CARNEDGE Blends Card Strategy With Chaotic RPG Battles, Coming to Steam This Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/carnedge-blends-card-strategy-with-chaotic-rpg-battles-coming-to-steam-this-month/) - Developer Carnedge Team has announced that CARNEDGE, a dark deckbuilding RPG, will launch on PC via Steam this January, blending strategy with auto-battles. - [Eternights Finds Millions of New Fans During Holiday Giveaway](https://www.indie-games.eu/eternights-finds-millions-of-new-fans-during-holiday-giveaway/) - Eternights, the first game from Studio Sai, has seen a huge rise in popularity after a major holiday promotion on Epic Game Store. - [I Returned to Balatro – Still Worth It in 2026?](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-returned-to-balatro-still-worth-it-in-2026/) - At first, Balatro looks like a simple poker-style card game, but the depth shows itself very quickly. I decided to replay it all over again. - [Navinosuke: The YO-KAI Buster Revives a Lost GBA RPG on Switch](https://www.indie-games.eu/navinosuke-the-yo-kai-buster-revives-a-lost-gba-rpg-on-switch/) - Navinosuke: The YO-KAI Buster brings back a long-lost project created by legendary pixel artist Akio and members of the original Metal Slug development team. - [Heretic II Finds New Life Thanks to Modern Community Updates](https://www.indie-games.eu/heretic-ii-finds-new-life-thanks-to-modern-community-updates/) - The latest fan-made update for Heretic II restored advanced 3D sound, unlocked smoother frame rates, adds widescreen support, and repaired many bugs. - [Haruhi Suzumiya DS Game Finally Gets Full English Translation After 17 Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/haruhi-suzumiya-ds-game-finally-gets-full-english-translation-after-17-years/) - Seventeen years after its DS debut, Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu is finally playable in English thanks to a new fan patch by the Haroohie Translation Club. - [Spell Trigger Blends Anime Style With Fast-Paced Shooter RPG Action](https://www.indie-games.eu/spell-trigger-blends-anime-style-with-fast-paced-shooter-rpg-action/) - Indie studio Tosca Orca has announced its first game Spell Trigger, a fast-paced third-person multiplayer shooter RPG with a strong anime look. - [[OPINION] Gaming New Year's resolutions: What we should address in 2026 ](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-gaming-new-years-resolutions-what-we-should-address-in-2026/) - As we enter 2026, it is important to address the greatest challenges in gaming industry and find solutions that will help us in the next few years. - [Summer Game Fest Moves to the Dolby Theatre for 2026 Kickoff Show](https://www.indie-games.eu/summer-game-fest-moves-to-the-dolby-theatre-for-2026-kickoff-show/) - Producer and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed that the main Summer Game Fest 2026 kickoff show/event will take place in June. - [Verho – Curse of Faces - The Best Game You’ll Want to Quit](https://www.indie-games.eu/verho-curse-of-faces-the-best-game-youll-want-to-quit-review/) - While modern ARPGs favor realistic visuals and complex loops, Verho – Curse of Faces remains unapologetically old-school experience. - [Seclusa Turns Wildlife Photography Into a Peaceful Digital Escape](https://www.indie-games.eu/seclusa-turns-wildlife-photography-into-a-peaceful-digital-escape/) - Seclusa is a calm mix of a photography game and an idle experience, created to offer a peaceful escape into the landscapes of East Africa. - [The Silent Jungle Reimagines the Vietnam War as Survival Horror](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-silent-jungle-reimagines-the-vietnam-war-as-survival-horror/) - The Vietnam War is the setting for a dark and unsettling new indie game called The Silent Jungle, currently in development for PC via Steam. - [Astronook Is a Cozy Space Game About Stars, Memories and Discovery](https://www.indie-games.eu/astronook-is-a-cozy-space-game-about-stars-memories-and-discovery/) - The cozy gaming genre is reaching for the stars with Astronook, a relaxing space exploration game by solo developer FrozenYetiGames, coming to Steam in January. - [Streetdog BMX Aims to Revive the Golden Age of BMX Games Later This Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/streetdog-bmx-aims-to-revive-the-golden-age-of-bmx-games-this-january/) - As the new year begins, fans of action sports are getting ready to swap winter boots for bike pedals as Streetdog BMX is coming to PC via Steam this January. - [Coin Maker Simulator Turns a Prison Cell Into a Medieval Workshop, Launching in 2026 on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/coin-maker-simulator-turns-a-prison-cell-into-a-medieval-workshop-launching-in-2026-on-steam/) - Studio 312 has officially announced Coin Maker Simulator, a first-person crafting game planned for release on PC via Steam in Q2 2026. - [Marble’s Marbles Rolls Onto Steam This January](https://www.indie-games.eu/marbles-marbles-rolls-onto-steam-this-january/) - Fans of physics-based arcade classics won't have to wait much longer, as the indie title Marble’s Marbles has officially locked in a release date. - [My Winter Car Sparks Debate Over Generative AI](https://www.indie-games.eu/my-winter-car-sparks-debate-over-generative-ai/) - Instead of celebrating the December 29, 2025 launch of My Winter Car, fans are now debating the sequel’s use of generative AI. - [Nintendo Stock Falls as Switch 2 Costs Worry Investors](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-stock-falls-as-switch-2-costs-worry-investors/) - Throughout December, Nintendo shares fell sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, dropping by around 19 percent in just one month. - [Whisper Mountain Outbreak Passes 100,000 Sales in Early Access](https://www.indie-games.eu/whisper-mountain-outbreak-passes-100000-sales-in-early-access/) - Whisper Mountain Outbreak is currently available on Steam and is expected to stay in Early Access for about a year. The full release is planned for late 2026. - [Xbox Series X/S Sales Fall in 2025 as Microsoft Shifts Focus](https://www.indie-games.eu/xbox-series-x-s-sales-fall-in-2025-as-microsoft-shifts-focus/) - Over the past year, both the Xbox Series X and Series S saw noticeable price increases, which made many buyers think twice about picking up the hardware. - [New Game+ Showcase Wants to Bring Real Passion Back to Game Events](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-game-showcase-wants-to-bring-real-passion-back-to-game-events/) - The New Game+ Showcase is set to debut on January 8, 2026. It will feature around 45 titles, covering everything from indie projects to well-known AAA studios. - [My Winter Car Becomes Steam’s Biggest Surprise of Late 2025](https://www.indie-games.eu/my-winter-car-becomes-steams-biggest-surprise-of-late-2025/) - My Winter Car, the long-awaited sequel to cult hit My Summer Car, launched in Early Access on December 29, 2025, and quickly drew massive attention. - [Steam Reveals the 'Best of 2025', Here's a Look at the Year's Top Sellers and Most-Played Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/steam-reveals-the-best-of-2025-heres-a-look-at-the-years-top-sellers-and-most-played-games/) - Steam just dropped its official ‘Best of’ lists, and we finally have the data on the year’s top sellers, most-played games, and best new releases. - [Indy The Magical Kid Resurfaces After 30 Years](https://www.indie-games.eu/indy-the-magical-kid-resurfaces-after-30-years/) - Developed in the early 1990s by Graphic Research for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Japanese RPG Indy The Magical Kid was planned for release in 1993. - [[OPINION] There's really no point in buying games on launch day anymore](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-theres-really-no-point-in-buying-games-on-launch-day-anymore/) - While scrolling through the Steam Winter Sale, I realized there are so many games I want to buy and play, yet most of them will probably just sit in my backlog. - [GOG Returns to Its Roots as Michał Kiciński Takes Full Control](https://www.indie-games.eu/gog-returns-to-its-roots-as-michal-kicinski-takes-full-control/) - GOG was first launched in 2008 with a clear and bold idea: Kiciński and Marcin Iwiński wanted to save classic games from being lost over time. - [Duo Quest Turns Friendship Into a Roguelike Weapon](https://www.indie-games.eu/duo-quest-turns-friendship-into-a-roguelike-weapon/) - The heart of Duo Quest lies in its unique deck-building system where, instead of normal attack cards, decks are made up of over 1,000 questions. - [Veil of the Soulstones Expands the World of Soulstone Survivors, Coming to Steam in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/veil-of-the-soulstones-expands-the-world-of-soulstone-survivors-coming-to-steam-in-2026/) - Game Smithing has officially revealed Veil of the Soulstones, a real-time auto-battler action game set to release on Steam in 2026. - [Why Coffee Talk Tokyo is the Perfect Game for a Calm Evening](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-coffee-talk-tokyo-is-the-perfect-game-for-a-calm-evening/) - Coffee Talk Tokyo is a game made for quiet evenings and calm moments. It is a spin-off of the popular Coffee Talk series and takes place in a small café. - [Daemon Bride: Additional Gain is Finally Coming to PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/daemon-bride-additional-gain-is-finally-coming-to-pc/) - Developer Team ARCANA has confirmed that supernatural fighting game Daemon Bride: Additional Gain will launch on PC via Steam late in December. - [Snapshots is a Cozy Puzzle Game About Putting Things Back in Place](https://www.indie-games.eu/snapshots-is-a-cozy-puzzle-game-about-putting-things-back-in-place/) - Snapshots is a short, calm game about bringing order to messy spaces. Each scene is filled with scattered objects that need to be placed back where they belong. - [Void Pachinko Mixes Real Physics With Incremental Gameplay](https://www.indie-games.eu/void-pachinko-mixes-real-physics-with-incremental-gameplay/) - At its core, Void Pachinko is about dropping balls into a custom-built pachinko board and earning as many points as possible before time runs out. - [Top 12 Indie Games Releasing in January 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-releasing-in-january-2026/) - Whether you're into survival games, ARPGs, or city-builders, we’ve got you covered. Check out our list of the top 12 indie games launching this January. - [The Internet’s Ongoing War Over Classic vs. Modern Character Designs](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-internets-ongoing-war-over-classic-vs-modern-character-designs/) - A single post on X has sparked a huge online argument and exposed a growing split in how people react to character redesigns. - [Sonic and Mario Crossover Is Finally Real in Super Mario 64 Co-op DX](https://www.indie-games.eu/sonic-and-mario-crossover-is-finally-real-in-super-mario-64-co-op-dx/) - A group of dedicated fans has announced a new mod that adds Sonic the Hedgehog as a playable character to Super Mario 64 Co-op DX. - [Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Indie-Games.eu](https://www.indie-games.eu/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-from-indie-games-eu/) - We will be fully back with regular news coverage on January 1st, refreshed and ready for a new year of indie game news, features, and discoveries. - [[PREVIEW] Swan Song - Cozy Puzzles Guided by Music](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-swan-song-cozy-puzzles-guided-by-music/) - Swan Song mixes puzzles and music that slowly become more complex as you progress, where you use notes to guide a small swan safely through each level. - [Business Goose Studios on Swan Song, Cozy Games, and Telling Stories Through Music](https://www.indie-games.eu/swan-song-business-goose-studios-interview/) - We had the opportunity to sit down with the brilliant minds behind Swan Song: Beau Vankemenade, Sander Ambroos, and Jonathan Wolfs. - [Scramble Knights Royale Mixes Zelda-Style Adventure with PvP](https://www.indie-games.eu/scramble-knights-royale-mixes-zelda-style-adventure-with-pvp/) - Scramble Knights Royale is a new multiplayer game that mixes the pressure of a 32-player battle with the exploration and puzzle solving like Zelda adventures. - [New Titan Quest II Chapter Brings War, Gods, and Centaurs](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-titan-quest-ii-chapter-brings-war-gods-and-centaurs/) - The upcoming third chapter for Titan Quest II moves the story forward, taking you away from the familiar coast and into the harsh heart of the Arkadian Plains. - [[PREVIEW] Rewilders: The Lost Spring - Healing a Broken World](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-rewilders-the-lost-spring-healing-a-broken-world/) - Right from the start, Rewilders: The Lost Spring makes it clear that each run drops you into a dynamic open world filled with hostile enemies. - [Super Woden: Rally Edge is an Arcade Love Letter to Car Culture](https://www.indie-games.eu/super-woden-rally-edge-is-an-arcade-love-letter-to-car-culture/) - While many modern racing games focus on realism and strict simulation, ViJuDa is taking a different path with Super Woden: Rally Edge. It will release on Steam. - [Celebrating 36 Years of Sunsoft’s Batman: The Video Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/celebrating-36-years-of-sunsofts-batman-the-video-game/) - On December 22, 1989, at the height of global excitement around Tim Burton’s Batman, Sunsoft released Batman: The Video Game for the Nintendo Famicom. - [Celebrating 38 Years of Metal Gear and the Birth of Stealth Gaming](https://www.indie-games.eu/celebrating-38-years-of-metal-gear-and-the-birth-of-stealth-gaming/) - On December 22, 1987, a quiet but important shift in action games began with the release of Metal Gear on the Japanese Famicom. - [Roguecraft Brings Amiga Dungeon Crawling to Steam and Switch](https://www.indie-games.eu/roguecraft-brings-amiga-dungeon-crawling-to-steam-and-switch/) - Originally built in Assembly for the 90s Amiga, isometric roguelike Roguecraft is now coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch. - [Pokémon-Inspired FMV Horror Encryptid Coming to Game Boy and Modern Systems](https://www.indie-games.eu/pokemon-inspired-fmv-horror-encryptid-coming-to-game-boy-and-modern-systems/) - Autumn Knight, the creator behind cult FMV games like Morph Girl and Dark Nights with Poe & Munro, has revealed a new and unsettling project called Encryptid. - [Nitrome To Rebuild Its Classic Browser Games for Modern Platforms](https://www.indie-games.eu/nitrome-to-rebuild-its-classic-browser-games-for-modern-platforms/) - The golden days of browser games are making a comeback as Nitrome, the studio known for its Flash-era games, has announced the Nitrome Classics series. - [Angeline Era - Lost PS1 Classic Found in the Modern Day](https://www.indie-games.eu/angeline-era-lost-ps1-classic-found-in-the-modern-day-review/) - Angeline Era is a retro-styled adventure that plays like a forgotten cult classic from the late PlayStation era, brought back with modern polish. - [[OPINION] The Indie Game Awards Strip Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of Wins Over AI Use - And It's a Mess](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-indie-game-awards-strip-clair-obscur-expedition-33-of-wins-over-ai-use-opinion/) - On December 18, The Indie Game Awards went live and, as many expected, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won both Game of the Year and Debut Game. - [Magical Blush Aims to Blend Metroidvania Exploration with Spell Combat](https://www.indie-games.eu/magical-blush-aims-to-blend-metroidvania-exploration-with-spell-combat/) - Alkacer Game Studio has revealed Magical Blush, a top-down action-adventure that mixes fast elemental combat with classic Metroidvania progression. - [Global Gaming Market Set to Reach $197 Billion in 2025](https://www.indie-games.eu/global-gaming-market-set-to-reach-197-billion-in-2025/) - The global gaming market is set to reach a new record in 2025, with total revenue expected to hit $197 billion. This forecast comes from research firm Newzoo. - [Motion Twin Expands Windblown With New Biome and Weapons](https://www.indie-games.eu/motion-twin-expands-windblown-with-new-biome-and-weapons/) - Motion Twin, the studio best known for Dead Cells, has released the new Fungal Bloom update for its fast-paced roguelite Windblown. - [ScourgeBringer Devs Tease a Bold New Action Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/scourgebringer-devs-tease-a-bold-new-action-adventure/) - Indie team behind the roguelite ScourgeBringer is getting ready to take a big next step. Flying Oak Games recently shared a first tease of their next project. - [VAL’TY Brings a Fresh Spin to the Boomer Shooter Formula](https://www.indie-games.eu/valty-brings-a-fresh-spin-to-the-boomer-shooter-formula/) - In a crowded indie scene full of classic “boomer shooters,” developer Vikintor and co-developer Luna Ay take a very different path with VAL’TY. - [Phantasy Star Turns 38: The RPG That Changed Console History](https://www.indie-games.eu/phantasy-star-turns-38-the-rpg-that-changed-console-history/) - On December 20, 1987, Japanese gaming history changed with the release of Phantasy Star. Now, 38 years later, it is remembered as an important Sega title. - [Are Gamers Ready for €600 to €700 Consoles?](https://www.indie-games.eu/are-gamers-ready-for-e600-to-e700-consoles/) - As the game industry looks ahead to the next generation of consoles, many analysts now agree that the era of the €400 flagship system is over. - [Bits & Bops - Rhythm Game We’ve Been Waiting For](https://www.indie-games.eu/bits-bops-fun-rhythm-game-review/) - Bits & Bops is made up of many short rhythm mini-games where you must perform simple actions in time with the beat and is not focused on visual cues. - [A.I.L.A – I Have No Control, and I Must Play](https://www.indie-games.eu/a-i-l-a-dystopian-vision-review/) - A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a future filled with immersive technology in which we play as a game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. - [[OPINION] Xbox Skips Its Own Year in Review, and Fans Are Left Wondering Why](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-xbox-skips-its-own-year-in-review-and-fans-are-left-wondering-why/) - Microsoft has officially cancelled the 2025 Xbox Year in Review (also known as Xbox Wrapped), citing budget constraints as the primary reason. - [Necesse Update 1.1 Improves Melee Combat and Settlements](https://www.indie-games.eu/necesse-update-1-1-improves-melee-combat-and-settlements/) - After the launch of version 1.0 in October, the team behind the sandbox action adventure game Necesse released first major update since leaving Early Access. - [Cult Classic The Outfoxies Finally Receives First Port Outside Japan](https://www.indie-games.eu/cult-classic-the-outfoxies-finally-receives-first-port/) - Hamster Corporation has released Arcade Archives: The Outfoxies, bringing a long-lost arcade game back to life for the first time outside Japan. - [Absolum Threads of Fate Patch Will Add New Endgame Challenges in Early 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/absolum-threads-of-fate-patch-will-add-new-endgame-challenges-in-early-2026/) - After its strong launch in late 2025, the roguelite beat ’em up Absolum is getting its first major expansion called Threads of Fate. - [[OPINION] Code Violet’s PC Ban Sparks Backlash Over Hypocrisy and Sexualized Design (Again)](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-code-violets-pc-ban-sparks-backlash-over-hypocrisy-and-sexualized-design-again/) - Code Violet wants to be a spiritual successor to Dino Crisis, but TeamKill Media’s decision to skip PC release because of pornographic mods caused a backlash. - [Pixel RPG Philna Fantasy Arrives This January](https://www.indie-games.eu/pixel-rpg-philna-fantasy-arrives-this-january/) - Publisher Another Indie has revealed its newest game Philna Fantasy, a pixel-art RPG that mixes classic 16-bit style with fast and modern action. - [No, I’m Not a Human Passes 850,000 Sales and Gets Major Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/no-im-not-a-human-passes-850000-sales-and-gets-major-update/) - The Usual Suspects update adds more tension to No, I’m Not a Human by expanding the list of people who may appear at the player’s door. - [Hungry Horrors Brings Culinary Folklore to Steam This January](https://www.indie-games.eu/hungry-horrors-brings-culinary-folklore-to-steam-this-january/) - In Hungry Horrors, there is no fighting at all. Instead, players use food to survive, serving meals to scary creatures in order to keep them calm and alive. - [Dark Fantasy RPG The Relic: First Guardian Gets Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/dark-fantasy-rpg-the-relic-first-guardian-gets-release-date/) - The Relic: First Guardian mixes Soulslike combat with a story inspired by Korean folklore. You fight againts Brutals, a group of 70 powerful bosses - [PowerWash Simulator 2 Gets an Adventure Time Expansion](https://www.indie-games.eu/powerwash-simulator-2-gets-an-adventure-time-expansion/) - FuturLab has revealed the first expansion for PowerWash Simulator 2, and this time the cleaning heads to the colorful world of Adventure Time. - [Grizzly Games Hands Thronefall IP to Publisher Mythwright](https://www.indie-games.eu/grizzly-games-hands-thronefall-ip-to-publisher-mythwright/) - The minimalist strategy hit Thronefall is entering a new chapter. Grizzly Games have officially passed the rights to the game to UK-based publisher Mythwright. - [The Last Ninja Collection Brings Classic System 3 Games to Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-last-ninja-collection-brings-classic-system-3-games-to-steam/) - System 3 has released The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games on Steam. Offers a playable set of classic titles and is an effort to preserve gaming history. - [[PREVIEW] JIJI THE BAJILLIONAIRE - Precision Platformer Like No Other](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-jiji-the-bajillionaire-precision-platformer-like-no-other/) - JIJI THE BAJILLIONAIRE demo was released recently, and I had to give it a try because it offers a very unique twist on the typical platformer formula. - [Politics The Game – How to live, Mr. Prime Minister? ](https://www.indie-games.eu/politics-the-game-how-to-live-mr-prime-minister-review/) - In October this year, Politics The Game made its debut on Steam, inviting players to clash with iconic figures from the Polish political scene. - [PokéPath TD Is a Fan-Made Pokémon Tower Defense Worth Playing](https://www.indie-games.eu/pokepath-td-is-a-fan-made-pokemon-tower-defense-worth-playing/) - A new fan-made strategy game has arrived with the launch of PokéPath TD, a full tower defense experience that runs directly in a web browser. - [Nintendo Reportedly Adds Smaller Cartridges for Switch 2 Physical Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-reportedly-adds-smaller-cartridges-for-switch-2-physical-games/) - According to industry sources, Nintendo has started producing smaller-capacity game cartridges for Nintendo Switch 2 physical games. - [Mega Man Revamped Completes Six-Year Fan Project on the Series’ 38th Anniversary](https://www.indie-games.eu/mega-man-revamped-completes-six-year-fan-project-on-the-series-38th-anniversary/) - As Capcom marks the 38th anniversary of Mega Man, fans have released Mega Man Revamped, completing a six-year effort to improve the original NES trilogy. - [Nvidia GPU Supply Cuts Could Make 2026 Tough for PC Gamers](https://www.indie-games.eu/nvidia-gpu-supply-cuts-could-make-2026-tough-for-pc-gamers/) - The start of 2026 could be a difficult time for PC gamers, as new reports suggest that Nvidia is planning a major cut in GeForce graphics card production. - [Our visit to Małopolska Game Production Conference 2025 ](https://www.indie-games.eu/our-visit-to-malopolska-game-production-conference-2025/) - Thanks to Małopolska Game Production Conference, for three days Krakow became home to video game enthusiasts from all corners of Poland. - [Pompeii: The Legacy Gets Its First Major Early Access Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/pompeii-the-legacy-hits-major-development-milestone/) - Tis update for Pompeii: The Legacy is the biggest step forward since the game entered Early Access and adds a large amount of new content and improvements. - [GRIME II Shows Off Deeper Combat in New Gameplay Trailer](https://www.indie-games.eu/grime-ii-shows-off-deeper-combat-in-new-gameplay-trailer/) - UK publisher Kwalee and indie developer Clover Bite have shared a detailed new gameplay overview for GRIME II, upcoming sequel to the acclaimed metroidvania. - [Cozy Gardening Game The Abbess Garden Gets Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-abbess-garden-set-to-bloom-in-march-2026/) - The team behind The Abbess Garden has announced that the cozy story-driven gardening game will launch in March on PC via Steam. - [Rick Henderson Gets Limited Physical Editions on Switch and PlayStation](https://www.indie-games.eu/rick-henderson-gets-limited-physical-editions-on-switch-and-playstation/) - VGNYsoft and eastasiasoft have teamed up with Fat Pug Studio to release physical editions of the side-scrolling shooter Rick Henderson. - [Next Hunting Adventure Aims for Deep Realism in Open-World Hunting, Coming From Way of the Hunter Devs](https://www.indie-games.eu/next-hunting-adventure-aims-for-deep-realism-in-open-world-hunting/) - THQ Nordic and Nine Rocks Games, the studio known for Way of the Hunter, have revealed their new game Next Hunting Adventure. - [Speedrunners Creator Reveals Sprint City, a Fast 2D Platformer](https://www.indie-games.eu/speedrunners-creator-reveals-sprint-city-a-fast-2d-platformer/) - Sprint City was created with a clear goal in mind: to focus fully on movement. - [Superhero Comedy Dispatch Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Next Month](https://www.indie-games.eu/superhero-comedy-dispatch-arrives-on-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-next-month/) - Dispatch is made by the writers and directors behind story-driven games like Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us. - [DRINK HUMAN BEANS - Psychological Torture as a Career Path](https://www.indie-games.eu/drink-human-beans-psychological-torture-as-a-career-path/) - I went into DRINK HUMAN BEANS already knowing that it sounded suspicious, and revolved around a surreal atmosphere where you are tortured by a job. - [Westlanders Invites Players to Build and Survive the Wild West](https://www.indie-games.eu/westlanders-invites-players-to-build-and-survive-the-wild-west/) - Westlanders is set in a harsh world inspired by the American Wild West of the 19th century that combines survival, open-world and crafting elements. - [Songs of Silence Launches 'Celestial Church' Expansion, Adding Six Hours of New Story Content and a Playable Faction](https://www.indie-games.eu/songs-of-silence-launches-celestial-church-expansion-adding-six-hours-of-new-story-content-and-a-playable-faction/) - At the heart of the update for Songs of Silence is a new story campaign that expands the game’s narrative where players can experience four new story chapters. - [Devolver Digital Sets Launch Date for Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Following Massive Demo Success](https://www.indie-games.eu/devolver-digital-sets-launch-date-for-quarantine-zone-the-last-check-following-massive-demo-success/) - More than 1.2 million players have added Quarantine Zone: The Last Check to their Steam wishlists, and over two million people have already tried the free demo. - [ENDLESS Legend 2 Adds Multiplayer With The Gathering Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/endless-legend-2-adds-multiplayer-with-the-gathering-update/) - Hooded Horse and Amplitude have released The Gathering, a major new update for their turn-based strategy game ENDLESS Legend 2. - [Dark Fantasy Strategy RPG Disciples: Domination Set for February 2026 Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/dark-fantasy-strategy-rpg-disciples-domination-set-for-february-2026-launch/) - Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Artefacts Studio have confirmed the release date for their dark fantasy strategy RPG Disciples: Domination. - [Laysara: Summit Kingdom Leaves Early Access This February](https://www.indie-games.eu/laysara-summit-kingdom-to-leave-early-access-this-february/) - Laysara: Summit Kingdom first entered Early Access on PC in April 2024. From the start, it focused on deep economy systems and careful resource management. - [GameDiscoverCo Reveals 2025’s Best-Selling Games Across All Platforms](https://www.indie-games.eu/gamediscoverco-reveals-2025s-best-selling-games-across-all-platforms/) - As 2025 comes to an end, GameDiscoverCo has shared its year-to-date estimates for the best-selling new video games across major platforms. - [[PREVIEW] I'm Obsessed with ReStory, The Coziest Electronic Repair Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-im-obsessed-with-restory-the-coziest-electronic-repair-game/) - ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is a thoughtful and nostalgic shop simulation that makes everyday tasks feel meaningful and engaging. - [RV There Yet? Adds Snowy Mt. Yurbuttsk Map in Free Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/rv-there-yet-adds-snowy-mt-yurbuttsk-map-in-free-update/) - The Early Access adventure game RV There Yet? has received a new free content update on PC via Steam, taking players and their crew on a cold and risky detour. - [The Last Caretaker First Update Adds Quests, Vehicles, and Performance Fixes](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-last-caretaker-first-update-adds-quests-vehicles-and-performance-fixes/) - Channel37 has released Update 01: Last Humans for its sci-fi survival and crafting game The Last Caretaker that is available on PC via Steam. - [Why You Should Play DRINK HUMAN BEANS](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-you-should-play-drink-human-beans/) - DRINK HUMAN BEANS is not a typical horror game. Instead of relying on loud scares or fast action, it slowly pulls you into a strange and disturbing world. - [New 2.5D Shooter Sub-Species Takes Players Into Alien-Filled Seas](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-2-5d-shooter-sub-species-takes-players-into-alien-filled-seas/) - Independent studio Howling Hamster Entertainment has announced Sub-Species, a 2.5D shooter set deep in Earth’s oceans after a deadly alien outbreak. - [The King is Watching Surpasses 400,000 Sales on Steam, Promises More Updates](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-king-is-watching-surpasses-400000-sales-on-steam-promises-more-updates/) - Hypnohead has announced a major sales milestone for its roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching, which has now sold over 400,000 copies on Steam. - [Cult of the Lamb Expands with Frozen Woolhaven Update in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/cult-of-the-lamb-expands-with-frozen-woolhaven-update-in-2026/) - Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Massive Monster have announced Woolhaven, a large new expansion for their hit action roguelite Cult of the Lamb. - [Hollow Knight: Silksong Reaches 7 Million Sales and Reveals 'Sea of Sorrow' Expansion](https://www.indie-games.eu/hollow-knight-silksong-reaches-7-million-sales-and-reveals-sea-of-sorrow-expansion/) - The Sea of Sorrow expansion for Hollow Knight: Silksong will take players into a new ocean-themed part of the world. More information is coming soon. - [Grand Strategy Game Terra Invicta Secures January Date for 1.0 Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/grand-strategy-game-terra-invicta-secures-january-date-for-1-0-launch/) - Terra Invicta, sci-fi grand strategy game developed by Pavonis Interactive, is officially leaving Early Access and heading for its 1.0 release in January. - [LANESPLIT Brings High-Speed Motorcycle Racing to PC in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/lanesplit-brings-high-speed-motorcycle-racing-to-pc-in-2026/) - The high-speed motorcycle racing game LANESPLIT, made by solo developer FunkyMouse, is racing toward its release on PC via Steam in January. - [GRAFT Uses Body Upgrades as Weapons in a Dark Sci-Fi World](https://www.indie-games.eu/graft-uses-body-upgrades-as-weapons-in-a-dark-sci-fi-world/) - Harebrained Schemes, the studio known for BATTLETECH and the Shadowrun Trilogy, has revealed its next game called GRAFT that is coming to PC via Steam. - [Retro Bullet Hell Air Hares Set to Release in January After Six Years of Development](https://www.indie-games.eu/retro-bullet-hell-air-hares-set-to-release-in-january-after-six-years-of-development/) - In Air Hares, players take control of Captain Rabbo, the hero who must seed and water the carrot crop of Winrose while dodging attacks from the falcon goons. - [Psychological Horror The 18th Attic Gets February 2026 Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/psychological-horror-the-18th-attic-gets-february-2026-release-date/) - The 18th Attic is a sequel to The Stairway 7 and takes inspiration from classic horror games like Fatal Frame and Resident Evil. - [Ancient Forge Relaunches Hotel Galactic with Major Winter Rework Update and New Features](https://www.indie-games.eu/ancient-forge-relaunches-hotel-galactic-with-major-winter-rework-update-and-new-features/) - Ancient Forge is getting ready to relaunch and improve its Ghibli-inspired management game Hotel Galactic with a major update called the Winter Rework Update. - [Cloudheim - Exceptional Combat Held Back by Grind](https://www.indie-games.eu/cloudheim-exceptional-combat-held-back-by-grind-review/) - Cloudheim feels like a game made by people who care more about how it feels to play than how realistic it looks. While it does have fun combat, it gets grindy. - [CLAWPUNK - Fast, Furious, and Unapologetically Chaotic](https://www.indie-games.eu/clawpunk-fast-furious-and-chaotic-review/) - CLAWPUNK is a fast and aggressive 2D action roguelite/platformer that focuses heavily on movement, destruction, and constant pressure. - [Baroque Shooting: Reversed Brings the Cult Classic to Steam and Switch This Week](https://www.indie-games.eu/baroque-shooting-reversed-brings-the-cult-classic-to-steam-and-switch-this-week/) - Dark post-apocalyptic shoot 'em up, Baroque Shooting: Reversed, is getting a global release on December 17. This is an updated version of the 2000 PC title. - [Coven of the Chicken Foot Announced by Uncharted and The Last of Us Director](https://www.indie-games.eu/coven-of-the-chicken-foot-announced-by-uncharted-and-the-last-of-us-director/) - Wildflower Interactive, founded in 2022 by game director Bruce Straley, known for his work on Uncharted 2, revealed his first game Coven of the Chicken Foot. - [TankRat Revealed as Major Upgrade to TankHead](https://www.indie-games.eu/tankrat-revealed-as-major-upgrade-to-tankhead/) - Kepler Interactive and Alpha Channel have revealed TankRat, a fully reworked version of the singleplayer tank action game formerly known as TankHead. - [Escape from Duckov Reveals New Desert Region Coming in 2026, Cozy Winter Update Set for December 18](https://www.indie-games.eu/escape-from-duckov-reveals-new-desert-region-for-2026/) - Escape from Duckov, a top-down PvE extraction shooter RPG developed by Team Soda and published by bilibili, is getting much bigger over the next year. - [Solasta II Finally Gets Release Date, Inviting You to Txplore the Lands of Neokos in March 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/solasta-ii-finally-gets-release-date-inviting-you-to-txplore-the-lands-of-neokos-in-march-2026/) - Kepler Interactive and Tactical Adventures have announced that their tabletop strategy RPG Solasta II will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in March. - [Dreams of Another - The Poetry of Creation Through Destruction](https://www.indie-games.eu/dreams-of-another-the-poetry-of-creation-through-destruction-review/) - Dreams of Another is a surreal, philosophical journey where creation is your weapon. Play as The Man in Pajamas and literally construct your path forward. - [Dreams of Another Failed Because It Cost Too Much](https://www.indie-games.eu/dreams-of-another-failed-because-it-cost-too-much/) - Despite this potential, Dreams of Another failed to gain real traction, and the main reason was its price, although it did deliver a good VR and PC experience. - [Demonschool – Stylish, Strange, and Clever Tactics RPG](https://www.indie-games.eu/demonschool-stylish-tactical-rpg-review/) - Demonschool succeeds because it understands what it wants to be. It blends strategy, horror, humor, and school-life drama into a cohesive whole. - [Decrepit Announced as First-Person Soulslike with Permadeath and Dungeon Restart](https://www.indie-games.eu/decrepit-announced-as-first-person-soulslike-with-permadeath-and-dungeon-restart/) - Publisher Three Friends and developer Jammerdal Games have revealed Decrepit, a first-person action game built around difficult Soulslike combat. - [Nintendo Switch vs. Switch 2: Which Had the Better First Year?](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-switch-vs-switch-2-which-had-the-better-first-year/) - Which console had the stronger first year, the original Nintendo Switch released in March 2017 or the new Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025? - [Evan Peters Stars in Bradley the Badger, an Action-Adventure Game Blending Satire and Puzzles](https://www.indie-games.eu/evan-peters-stars-in-bradley-the-badger-an-action-adventure-game-blending-satire-and-puzzles/) - Day 4 Night Studios has revealed its new action-adventure title Bradley the Badger, which blends original gameplay mechanics with live-action sequences. - [SOMA’s Legacy Continues in ONTOS, Starring Stellan Skarsgård](https://www.indie-games.eu/somas-legacy-continues-in-ontos-starring-stellan-skarsgard/) - The independent studio Frictional Games, known for SOMA and the Amnesia series, has revealed its next title called ONTOS during The Game Awards 2025. - [Retro Anime Co-Op Adventure Orbitals Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/retro-anime-co-op-adventure-orbitals-announced-for-nintendo-switch-2-launch-in-2026/) - New intergalactic co-op adventure Orbitals, set in a retro anime-style galaxy, has been announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 during The Game Awards 2025. - [Former Capcom Producer Announced Action RPG Stupid Never Dies for 2026 Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/former-capcom-producer-announced-action-rpg-stupid-never-dies-for-2026-launch/) - GPTRACK50, a new studio founded by former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has announced its first project Stupid Never Dies at The Game Awards 2025. - [Audiosurf Creator Revealed AUDIOMECH, a Rhythm Action Game Powered by Any Music on Your PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/audiosurf-creator-revealed-audiomech-at-the-game-awards-2025/) - Dylan Fitterer, the creator of the well-known rhythm game Audiosurf, has announced his next project: AUDIOMECH: your music transformed. - [Over 19,000 Games Launched in 2025 on Steam, but Few Find an Audience](https://www.indie-games.eu/over-19000-games-launched-in-2025-on-steam-but-few-find-an-audience/) - Steam number of new releases has grown rapidly in 2025, but new data from SteamDB shows that most of these games are struggling to be seen. - [[OPINION] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Didn’t Deserve to Win Best Indie Game of the Year](https://www.indie-games.eu/clair-obscur-expedition-33-didnt-deserve-to-win-best-indie-game-of-the-year/) - Among the nominees for Best Indie Game of the Year, there were many great games, prompting the question: is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 even an indie title? - [Border Collie Adventure The Free Shepherd Announced for PC and PS5 in 2027](https://www.indie-games.eu/border-collie-adventure-the-free-shepherd-announced-for-pc-and-ps5-in-2027/) - Frame Interactive has announced its new project The Free Shepherd, an atmospheric adventure game where players step into the paws of a loyal border collie. - [Devolver Digital Announced Virtue and a Sledgehammer During the Recent Day of the Devs Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/devolver-digital-announced-virtue-and-a-sledgehammer-during-the-recent-day-of-the-devs-showcase/) - Devolver Digital will publish Virtue and a Sledgehammer, a story-driven exploration game built around the act of destruction, coming to PC via Steam in 2026. - [Psychological Adventure UN:Me Gets New Trailer at Day of the Devs Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/psychological-adventure-unme-gets-new-trailer-at-day-of-the-devs-showcase/) - The story in UN:Me follows a young girl who wakes up inside a mysterious maze with no memory of how she got there. The game will be available for PC via Steam. - [Game Prices Are Rising, but Player Spending Says Otherwise](https://www.indie-games.eu/game-prices-are-rising-but-player-spending-says-otherwise/) - The game industry is divided: publishers aim for an 80 € price point for new console games, but top-selling games are getting cheaper. - [Lucid Falls Debuts with Haunting Trailer at Day of the Devs](https://www.indie-games.eu/lucid-falls-debuts-with-haunting-trailer-at-day-of-the-devs/) - Eldamar Studio has revealed its first game Lucid Falls at Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition, an atmospheric horror adventure made in Unreal Engine. - [Delisted Psikyo Shoot ’Em Ups to Return to Steam Under New Publisher KM-BOX](https://www.indie-games.eu/delisted-psikyo-shoot-em-ups-to-return-to-steam-under-new-publisher-km-box/) - Twelve classic Psikyo shoot ’em up titles that were recently delisted from Steam will be returning to the platform very soon under new publisher KM-BOX. - [Extraction Shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie Delayed to Q1 2026 for Post-Playtest Polish](https://www.indie-games.eu/extraction-shooter-sand-raiders-of-sophie-delayed-to-q1-2026-for-post-playtest-polish/) - Open-world PvPvE extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie, formerly titled SAND, has been delayed from its initial window and is now coming to PC in 2026. - [Decade-Long Wait Ends as New Winx Club Game Has Been Announced](https://www.indie-games.eu/decade-long-wait-ends-as-new-winx-club-game-has-been-announced/) - Players will get the chance to explore several well-known locations from the Winx Club universe. - [Aspyr Delays Deus Ex Remastered Following Fan Feedback](https://www.indie-games.eu/aspyr-delays-deus-ex-remastered-following-fan-feedback/) - Aspyr has announced the delay of its upcoming cyberpunk immersive simulation game remake Deus Ex Remastered to an unannounced future date. - [Fully Destructible Voxel Survival Game Astromine Announced for 2026 Steam Release](https://www.indie-games.eu/fully-destructible-voxel-survival-game-astromine-announced-for-2026-steam-release/) - Astromine, a new co-op survival game built around a fully destructible voxel solar system and realistic physics, has been announced for release on PC in 2026. - [FINJI Launches CorgiSpace, a Collection of 8-Bit Arcade Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/finji-launches-corgispace-a-collection-of-8-bit-arcade-games/) - CorgiSpace made its debut during the recent Day of the Devs showcase. - [Big Hops Launches January 2026, Blending Deep Movement and Puzzle Solving](https://www.indie-games.eu/big-hops-launches-january-2026-blending-deep-movement-and-puzzle-solving/) - Luckshot Games has revealed that its 3D platformer adventure Big Hops will launch in January 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. - [Awaysis Showcases Physics-Driven Fights and Colorful Heroes](https://www.indie-games.eu/awaysis-showcases-physics-driven-fights-and-colorful-heroes/) - Kyoto-based developer 17-BIT has announced that its physics-fueled co-op dungeon brawler Awaysis is set to release in Q2 2026 on PC and consoles. - [Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Celebrates 15 Years Since Its European Release](https://www.indie-games.eu/golden-sun-dark-dawn-celebrates-15-years-since-its-european-release/) - Today marks an important milestone for fans of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn since the game released in Europe exactly 15 years ago, on December 10, 2010. - [Guilty Gear X2 #Reload Turns 21 in Europe: A Look Back at the Definitive PS2 Fighting Experience](https://www.indie-games.eu/guilty-gear-x2-reload-turns-21-in-europe-a-look-back-at-the-definitive-ps2-fighting-experience/) - On December 10, 2004 the PS2 version of this updated installment of the Guilty Gear XX series became available to European players. - [Remembering the Lightning Returns PC Launch 10 Years Ago](https://www.indie-games.eu/remembering-the-lightning-returns-pc-launch-10-years-ago/) - Today marks a special date for fans of the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Ten years ago, on December 10, 2015, the game was released worldwide on PC. - [Beastro Announced for PlayStation 5, Demo Available Now on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/beastro-announced-for-playstation-5-demo-available-now-on-steam/) - Timberline Studio has announced that Beastro, its cozy mix of cooking, light farming, and deckbuilding, will be coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026. - [Demon Tides Gets Release Date and Nintendo Switch Port](https://www.indie-games.eu/demon-tides-gets-release-date-and-switch-port/) - Fabraz, the indie studio behind Demon Turf and the upcoming Bubsy 4D, has officially revealed the release date for its next 3D platformer Demon Tides. - [Fall Guys Veterans Announce Debut Project Frog Sqwad, a Physics-Based "Friendslop" Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/fall-guys-veterans-announce-debut-project-frog-sqwad-a-physics-based-friendslop-adventure/) - A new studio formed by veteran developers from Panic Stations, known for their work on Fall Guys, has revealed its first game: Frog Sqwad! - [I Came Back to The King Is Watching for the Volcano Update And It Was Worth It](https://www.indie-games.eu/i-came-back-to-the-king-is-watching-for-the-volcano-update-and-it-was-worth-it/) - The new Volcano Update for The King Is Watching adds a whole new map, mechanics, additional bosses, and more upgrade options through advisors and artifacts. - [VELASTER Early Access Delayed Due to Steam Review Issues](https://www.indie-games.eu/velaster-early-access-delayed-due-to-steam-review-issues/) - The VELASTER development team has apologized to its community after announcing an unexpected delay to the game’s Early Access release. - [Tiny Roar Revealed Verdant, a New Survival Adventure at Wholesome Snack](https://www.indie-games.eu/tiny-roar-revealed-verdant-a-new-survival-adventure-at-wholesome-snack/) - Tiny Roar, the studio working on the upcoming Lou’s Lagoon, has teamed up with publisher Megabit to announce Verdant for Steam, a new survival adventure. - [Thrifty Business Brings Cozy Shop Management to PC in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/thrifty-business-brings-cozy-shop-management-to-pc-in-2026/) - The studio behind the hit game Sticky Business, Spellgarden Games, has announced its next project: Thrifty Business, which is coming to PC via Steam. - [ReStory Lets Players Run a Y2K-Era Electronics Repair Shop in Japan](https://www.indie-games.eu/restory-lets-players-run-a-y2k-era-electronics-repair-shop-in-japan/) - Publisher tinyBuild and Mandragora, the studio behind I Am Future, have announced simulation game ReStory, where you run your own electronics repair shop. - [Blackstaff Games Revealed Travel Pack!, a Cozy Board-Game-Inspired Adventure](https://www.indie-games.eu/blackstaff-games-revealed-travel-pack-a-cozy-board-game-inspired-adventure/) - Travel Pack! takes players on a cozy journey through a small, hand-made world built entirely from tiles and terrain pieces. It's coming to PC via Steam. - [Top 12 Indie Games of 2025](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-12-indie-games-of-2025/) - Without a doubt, 2025 was a great year for indie games. Small teams made big hits that everyone talked about, and here is our top 12 list. - [Capybara Games' Find Your Words Focuses on Friendship and Non-Verbal Communication](https://www.indie-games.eu/capybara-games-find-your-words-focuses-on-friendship-and-non-verbal-communication/) - Capybara Games, the award-winning studio behind Below and Grindstone, has revealed its newest project Find Your Words that is coming to PC via Steam in 2026. - [CatchMaker Combines Exploration, Bug Collection, and Dating Minigames](https://www.indie-games.eu/catchmaker-combines-exploration-bug-collection-and-dating-minigames/) - Skytrace Games announced CatchMaker during the Wholesome Snack 2025 Showcase, which offers cozy 3D adventure that mixes bug-catching with a matchmaking system. - [Hand-Drawn Minigame Collection Bits & Bops Shadow Launches on PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/hand-drawn-minigame-collection-bits-bops-shadow-launches-on-pc/) - Bits & Bops, a collection of more than 20 rhythm mini-games, has been released on PC via Steam after its appearance during the Wholesome Snack 2025 Showcase. - [Psychological Platformer The Perfect Pencil Set for January 2026 Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/psychological-platformer-the-perfect-pencil-set-for-january-2026-launch/) - The Perfect Pencil offers a psychological journey inspired by the creator’s own struggles, giving you an experience that is both personal and symbolic. - [Seina: A Tale of Spirits Brings Hand-Painted Japanese Folklore to Consoles and PC in 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/seina-a-tale-of-spirits-brings-hand-painted-japanese-folklore-to-consoles-and-pc-in-2026/) - Seina: A Tale of Spirits is an atmospheric adventure set to release in 2026 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. - [Nordic Game Spring 2024 – Photo Gallery](https://www.indie-games.eu/nordic-game-spring-2024-gallery/) - From May 21 to 24, the twentieth consecutive Nordic Game Spring was held in the Swedish city of Malmö. The event was rich in various games, interesting talks, panels and numerous other activities. - [New Job Simulator Gate Guard Simulator Puts Players in Charge of Castle Security](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-job-simulator-gate-guard-simulator-puts-players-in-charge-of-castle-security/) - Redox Interactive and Forklift Interactive have announced Gate Guard Simulator, a new job simulation game where players take on the role of a castle gate guard. - [Frosty Mini To Showcase 26 Australian and New Zealand Games in 30 Minutes](https://www.indie-games.eu/frosty-mini-to-showcase-26-australian-and-new-zealand-games-in-30-minutes/) - The digital showcase highlighting games from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand is returning with a new “winter warmer-up” called Frosty Mini. - [In-Depth Look at Blightstone: What We Learned from Our Interview with Unfinished Pixel](https://www.indie-games.eu/blightstone-marcos-torrecillas-interview/) - We interviewed co-founder of Unfinished Pixel Marcos Torrecillas at Gamescom to learn about their upcoming dark fantasy roguelike Blightstone. - [Dark Fantasy Tactical Roguelite Blightstone Sets Early Access Launch for January](https://www.indie-games.eu/dark-fantasy-tactical-roguelite-blightstone-sets-early-access-launch-for-january/) - Blightstone stands out by moving away from traditional grid-based combat, offering a dynamic battlefield where both players and enemies can move freely. - [The Operator 2 is in the Works: Bigger, More Ambitious, and Coming After 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-operator-2-is-in-the-works-bigger-more-ambitious-and-coming-after-2026/) - The sequel to 2024’s The Operator is officially in development, though fans should not expect it anytime soon. The first milestone is to complete working demo. - [The Alters Receives Major Free Update, Adding New Systems and Customization Options](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-alters-receives-major-free-update-adding-new-systems-and-customization-options/) - The major patch for The Alters introduces new systems, customization options, and highly requested features designed to enrich the experience - [Death Howl Confirmed for Console Launch in February](https://www.indie-games.eu/death-howl-confirmed-for-console-launch-in-february/) - Death Howl stays true to classic Soulslike ideas, where defeat is not a failure but part of the learning process. Coming to Steam this Tuesday. - [Frostpunk 1886 Developer Update Reveals Smarter Citizens and Major Visual Overhaul](https://www.indie-games.eu/frostpunk-1886-developer-update-reveals-smarter-citizens-and-major-visual-overhaul/) - 11 bit studios has released a new developer update for Frostpunk 1886, the upcoming Unreal Engine-based reimagining of its popular city survival game. - [Death Howl - The Mother's Burden](https://www.indie-games.eu/death-howl-the-mothers-burden-review/) - Death Howl is a dark, tactical, card-based and story-driven game where you guide a grieving mother named Ro through a dangerous spirit world. - [Steam's '4 is a Party' Co-Op Festival Returns with Major Discounts and Game Updates](https://www.indie-games.eu/steams-4-is-a-party-co-op-festival-returns-with-major-discounts-and-game-updates/) - The second annual “4 is a Party” co-op celebration has gone live on Steam, bringing a full week focused on multiplayer gaming, lasting until December 15th. - [Rising Sun Brings Open-World Anime-Inspired Street Racing to PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/rising-sun-brings-open-world-anime-inspired-street-racing-to-pc/) - Skytrace is preparing to release Rising Sun on PC via Steam, an open-world street racing game set in the fictional Japanese prefecture of Amanokawa. - [Team17 Picks Up Holstin, a Horror Game with a Twist](https://www.indie-games.eu/team17-picks-up-holstin-a-horror-game-with-a-twist/) - Team17 and Sonka have confirmed a publishing deal for Holstin, a psychological survival horror game that has been gaining attention since early 2023. - [Psychological Horror Silent Road is Set in Japan's Infamous Suicide Forest](https://www.indie-games.eu/psychological-horror-silent-road-is-set-in-japans-infamous-suicide-forest/) - Endflame has revealed Silent Road, a first-person psychological horror game set in a remote Japanese forest known for its tragic history of suicides. - [Nintendo Wii Celebrates 19th Anniversary in Europe](https://www.indie-games.eu/nintendo-wii-celebrates-19th-anniversary/) - Today, December 8, 2025 marks the 19th anniversary of the Nintendo Wii Europe launch, a console that fundamentally reshaped the video game industry. - [CASSETTE BOY Set for Multi-Platform Launch in January](https://www.indie-games.eu/cassette-boy-set-for-multi-platform-launch-in-january/) - CASSETTE BOY is built around a playful take on quantum ideas, especially the thought that something does not truly exist until it is seen. - [[PREVIEW] Last Flag - New 5v5 Shooter That Lets You Hide Your Flag Anywhere](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-last-flag-new-5v5-shooter-that-lets-you-hide-your-flag-anywhere/) - Last Flag is a new 5v5 shooter built around the classic idea of capture-the-flag, but the developers at Night Street Games have changed the formula in new ways. - [Deadly Delivery - Must-Play VR Experience (With Friends)](https://www.indie-games.eu/deadly-delivery-must-play-vr-experience-with-friends-review/) - Deadly Delivery is a VR-only horror game with comedy and co-op chaos. You and up to three other players become delivery goblins and carry parcels from mines. - [Reus 2 - Deeply Rewarding God-Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/reus-2-deeply-rewarding-god-game-review/) - Reus 2 is a god-simulation game where you control massive Giants and shape entire planets from the ground up. The review also includes two DLCs. - [Dogpile Blends Cute Dogs with Merge-Mania Like Suika Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/dogpile-blends-cute-dogs-with-merge-mania/) - Dogpile draws inspiration from popular merge titles like Suika Game and blends that idea with the card-based strategy seen in games such as Balatro. - [Neath Is the Next Game From the Rogue Legacy Developers Set To Release In 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/neath-is-the-next-game-from-the-rogue-legacy-developers-set-to-release-in-2026/) - Cellar Door Games, the team behind the Rogue Legacy series, has revealed its next game: Neath, a roguelike strategy RPG coming to PC on Steam in 2026. - [Cozy Horror Meets Farming as Grave Seasons Reveals New Character Rose](https://www.indie-games.eu/cozy-horror-meets-farming-as-grave-seasons-reveals-new-character-rose/) - Grave Seasons is a pixel-art farming and life simulation game with a dark twist, developed by indie studio Perfect Garbage and published by Blumhouse Games. - [Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Blends Vehicle Combat with Roguelite Action](https://www.indie-games.eu/carmageddon-rogue-shift-blends-vehicle-combat-with-roguelite-action/) - The legendary vehicle combat series is returning with Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, a roguelite action racer announced by developer 34BigThings. - [Substructure Revealed as Next-Gen Factory Builder with Subterranean Layers](https://www.indie-games.eu/substructure-revealed-as-next-gen-factory-builder-with-subterranean-layers/) - Substructure is a new factory automation and base-building game announced as the headline factory title for publisher Hooded Horse during the PC Gaming Show. - [SOL Shogunate - Everything You Need to Know](https://www.indie-games.eu/sol-shogunate-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Formed by veterans from Riot Games, Blizzard, CD Projekt RED, and Guerrilla Games, SOL Shogunate is an action RPG described as a “samurai space opera.” - [Skygard Arena - Tactical Gem Awaiting a Player Base](https://www.indie-games.eu/skygard-arena-tactical-gem-awaiting-a-player-base/) - Skygard Arena is a turn-based tactical RPG that reached its full 1.0 release on September 18 of this year, after spending close to a year in Early Access. - [Ayasa: Shadows of Silence - Beautiful Dream Broken by Technical Nightmares](https://www.indie-games.eu/ayasa-shadows-of-silence-beautiful-dream-broken-by-technical-nightmares-review/) - Ayasa: Shadows of Silence is a dark and artistic platformer that tries to deliver a silent, emotional, dreamlike journey through a strange and broken world. - [Ex Sanguis Reveals First Gameplay Trailer, Opens Playtest for More Players](https://www.indie-games.eu/ex-sanguis-reveals-first-gameplay-trailer-opens-playtest-for-more-players/) - LightBulb Crew, the studio behind Othercide, has released the first official gameplay trailer for its new turn-based tactics roguelite Ex Sanguis. - [Cozy Open-World Sandbox ANIMALKIND Announces Closed Alpha Playtest for July](https://www.indie-games.eu/cozy-open-world-sandbox-animalkind-announces-closed-alpha-playtest-for-july/) - Developer Uncommon Games has announced that its cozy open-world sandbox title ANIMALKIND will hold a closed alpha playtest in July. - [Dinosaur Shooter FEROCIOUS Launched to Mixed Reviews on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/dinosaur-shooter-ferocious-launched-to-mixed-reviews-on-steam/) - FEROCIOUS, a single-player survival shooter from indie team OMYOG and publisher tinyBuild, has officially launched on PC via Steam. - [MIO: Memories in Orbit Locks January 2026 Release Date, Adds Switch 2 Version](https://www.indie-games.eu/mio-memories-in-orbit-locks-january-2026-release-date-adds-switch-2-version/) - Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Douze Dixiemes have confirmed that the science-fiction Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit will launch in January. - [NUTMEG! Sets March 2026 Kick-Off Date for Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager on PC](https://www.indie-games.eu/nutmeg-sets-march-2026-kick-off-date-for-nostalgic-deckbuilding-football-manager-on-pc/) - The long-awaited football manager game with a deckbuilding twist NUTMEG! finally has a launch date. It's releasing in March on Steam next year. - [Mega Man Legends is 27 Years Old Today in Europe](https://www.indie-games.eu/mega-man-legends-is-27-years-old-today-in-europe/) - Twenty-seven years ago today, on 4 December 1998, gamers in Europe finally saw the arrival of Mega Man Legends for the original PlayStation. - [Log Away - Peaceful Cabin Building](https://www.indie-games.eu/log-away-peaceful-cabin-building-review/) - Log Away is a cozy log-cabin-building game from The-Mark Entertainment, and it aims to give you a calm and gentle escape from their noisy world. - [Total War: Medieval III - Everything You Need To Know](https://www.indie-games.eu/total-war-medieval-iii-everything-you-need-to-know/) - SEGA and developer Creative Assembly (CA) officially announced Total War: Medieval III during the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase on December 4, 2025. - [[EARLY ACCESS] Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage - Promising Early Voyage](https://www.indie-games.eu/pirates-outlaws-2-heritage-early-access-review/) - Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage is a roguelike deck-building game that just launched in Early Access, and it takes you to a place called New Elysia. - [[EXCLUSIVE] Like a Bloody Storm – Interview with Kazusou Oda (Coda)](https://www.indie-games.eu/exclusive-like-a-bloody-storm-interview-with-oda-kazusou-coda/) - We had the opportunity to meet Coda, a theme song artist for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and ask him a few questions about his music. - [Our experience at Magnificon Winter Expo 2025 ](https://www.indie-games.eu/our-experience-at-magnificon-winter-expo-2025/) - After one year, we came back to Magnificon Winter Expo, a convention that has been bringing together fans of Japanese pop culture for more than 20 years. - [[OPINION] Why AAA Games Hit Deep Discounts Weeks After Launch?](https://www.indie-games.eu/why-aaa-games-hit-deep-discounts-weeks-after-launch/) - High prices for big AAA games are a problem in today's market. They often launch at $70 or $80, but then drop to a discounted price only a few months later. - [How Monolith Soft Optimized Xenoblade Chronicles for the Underpowered Wii](https://www.indie-games.eu/how-monolith-soft-optimized-xenoblade-chronicles-for-the-underpowered-wii/) - In 2010, Monolith Soft achieved something impressive by releasing Xenoblade Chronicles only on the Nintendo Wii since this action RPG offered huge open world. - [ANTONBLAST Announces “THE END” Final Content Update, Featuring Boss Rush and Hard Mode](https://www.indie-games.eu/antonblast-announces-the-end-final-content-update/) - Summitsphere has announced “THE END”, the last and biggest content update for its side-scrolling action game ANTONBLAST, which arrives later this month. - [Chequered Ink Releases Massive 10,000 Asset Pack as a Human-Made Alternative to AI](https://www.indie-games.eu/chequered-ink-releases-massive-10000-asset-pack-as-a-human-made-alternative-to-ai/) - Chequered Ink, a UK company, released huge pack of 10,000 game assets. Their goal is to offer new developers a human-made option instead of using generative AI. - [Blood: Refreshed Supply Was Rebuilt from Original Source Code](https://www.indie-games.eu/blood-refreshed-supply-was-rebuilt-from-original-source-code/) - Publisher Nightdive Studios is preparing to launch Blood: Refreshed Supply, a remaster of the 1997 horror FPS classic from Monolith Productions. - [The Guild - Europa 1410 Details Profitable Professions and Political Ascent](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-guild-europa-1410-details-profitable-professions-and-political-ascent/) - Developer Pugstorm provided an in-depth look at the initial business and political spheres of its upcoming medieval life simulator The Guild - Europa 1410. - [From 1994 to Today, PlayStation Marks 31 Years Since Its Debut](https://www.indie-games.eu/from-1994-to-today-playstation-marks-31-years-since-its-debut/) - Thirty-one years ago today, Sony launched the original PlayStation, a console that would go on to redefine the video game industry and shape modern gaming. - [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Becomes Xbox Game Pass’s Biggest Third-Party Launch of 2025](https://www.indie-games.eu/clair-obscur-expedition-33-becomes-xbox-game-passs-biggest-third-party-launch-of-2025/) - After winning big at the Golden Joysticks, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has reached huge success on Microsoft’s subscription service. - [Night Swarm - The Perfect "Just One More Run" Loop](https://www.indie-games.eu/night-swarm-just-one-more-run-please-review/) - Night Swarm is a top-down action roguelite that gives you that classic “just one more run” feeling. It works just like any other survivor-style game. - [PC Emulation Runs Bloodborne at 100 FPS While PlayStation Portal Gets Surprise Co-op Hack](https://www.indie-games.eu/pc-emulation-runs-bloodborne-at-100-fps-while-playstation-portal-gets-surprise-co-op-hack/) - PC emulation is finally giving fans the high-performance Bloodborne experience they have wanted for years, while PlayStation Portal gets surprise co-op hack. - [Egging On - You're Going to Fall. A Lot.](https://www.indie-games.eu/egging-on-youre-going-to-fall-a-lot-review/) - Egging On is a precision platformer that stands out in today’s indie scene thanks to its simple but bold idea: you play as a fragile chicken egg. - [SLEEP AWAKE - 2025's Most Bizarre Psychological Game](https://www.indie-games.eu/sleep-awake-2025s-most-bizarre-psychological-horror-game-review/) - SLEEP AWAKE is a psychological horror game where you play as Katja, navigating the city during a crisis causing people to vanish when they fall asleep. - [BALL x PIT Surpasses One Million Players, Announces Three Major Content Updates for 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/ball-x-pit-surpasses-one-million-players-announces-three-major-content-updates-for-2026/) - Survival roguelite BALL x PIT has been played by over 1,000,000 players. Developer Kenny Sun will release three major updates in 2026 to celebrate. - [Scrabdackle - Hand-Drawn Adventure Full of Personality](https://www.indie-games.eu/scrabdackle-made-with-love-review/) - Scrabdackle is a very creative and unique action-adventure, soulslike and Metroidvania game that feels like stepping into a child’s sketchbook. - [Two Decades of Xbox 360: Celebrating the Console That Defined HD Gaming and Online Play](https://www.indie-games.eu/two-decades-of-xbox-360-celebrating-the-console-that-defined-hd-gaming-and-online-play/) - Today, December 2nd, 2025 marks 20 years since the Xbox 360 officially reached European stores. It landed one year ahead of the PlayStation 3 and the Wii. - [[PREVIEW] Hell Maiden – Anime Roguelite Through the Circles of Hell](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-hell-maiden-anime-like-adventure-through-the-circles-of-hell/) - Hell Maiden mixes horde-survival combat with deck-building and roguelite, following a young woman who represents a new version of Dante from The Divine Comedy. - [Don’t Nod Cancels Ambitious Sci-Fi RPG to Prioritize New Open-World IP](https://www.indie-games.eu/dont-nod-cancels-ambitious-sci-fi-rpg-to-prioritize-new-open-world-ip/) - Leaked info reveals a major internal shake-up at Don't Nod: An ambitious pre-production sci-fi RPG was canceled to prioritize a new open-world title. - [Don’t Stop, Girlypop! Brings High-Speed Action to PC in January 2026](https://www.indie-games.eu/dont-stop-girlypop-brings-high-speed-action-to-pc-in-january-2026/) - Don’t Stop, Girlypop! mixes fast-paced boomer shooter action with modern movement abilities, creating a smooth gameplay experience. - [Resident Evil 4 PS2 Debut Celebrates 20 Years in Japan](https://www.indie-games.eu/resident-evil-4-ps2-debut-celebrates-20-years-in-japan/) - Twenty years ago today, in 2005, Resident Evil 4 launched in Japan on the PlayStation 2, just months after its original release on the Nintendo GameCube. - [Ten Years Later, Just Cause 3 Still Stands as an One of the Best Open-World Titles](https://www.indie-games.eu/ten-years-later-just-cause-3-still-stands-as-an-one-of-the-best-open-world-titles/) - Ten years ago today, in 2015, Just Cause 3 launched on PC and delivered one of the most over-the-top open-world action experiences of its generation. - [Shenmue Turns 25, Remembering the Dreamcast Title That Changed Adventure Games](https://www.indie-games.eu/shenmue-turns-25-remembering-the-dreamcast-title-that-changed-adventure-games/) - Twenty-five years ago today, in 2000, Shenmue arrived in Europe for the Sega Dreamcast, bringing with it a level of detail that few games had ever attempted. - [Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Marks Its 8th Anniversary Since Nintendo Switch Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/xenoblade-chronicles-2-marks-its-8th-anniversary-since-nintendo-switch-launch/) - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was released for the Nintendo Switch on this day eight years ago, in 2017. It launched during the first year of the console. - [Panic in Puzzle World Brings Pure Platforming with a Fiery Dragon Hero](https://www.indie-games.eu/panic-in-puzzle-world-brings-pure-platforming-with-a-fiery-dragon-hero/) - Panic in Puzzle World is a fast and colorful 2D platformer inspired by old-school console games, but it has its own charm. Coming in 2026 on Steam. - [Core Keeper Announces Improved Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Void & Voltage Content Update](https://www.indie-games.eu/core-keeper-announces-improved-nintendo-switch-2-edition-and-void-voltage-content-update/) - Pugstorm and Fireshine Games have revealed a new version of their sandbox adventure Core Keeper called Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. - [Clemmy's Best Indie Games Returns Tomorrow with Massive Winter Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/clemmys-best-indie-games-returns-tomorrow-with-massive-winter-showcase/) - As the fall season comes to an end, Clemmy's Best Indie Games is getting ready to launch its long-awaited Winter Showcase tomorrow, December 2nd. - [Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite For Quick Play Sessions](https://www.indie-games.eu/void-miner-incremental-asteroids-roguelite-review/) - Void Miner is built around a simple idea. At its core, it mixes the feel of a classic top-down asteroid shooter with an incremental upgrade loop. - [Nine Years of Final Fantasy XV - The Journey That Changed the Franchise](https://www.indie-games.eu/nine-years-of-final-fantasy-xv-the-journey-that-changed-the-franchise/) - Nine years ago today, in 2016, Final Fantasy XV launched worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It was one of the most anticipated entries in the franchise. - [Eclipse Breaker - Timing, Tactics, and 90s Nostalgia](https://www.indie-games.eu/eclipse-breaker-timing-tactics-and-90s-nostalgia-review/) - Eclipse Breaker is a fast and timing-based action roguelite where you play as Ember, a guardian who returns to a world covered in darkness. - [Assassin’s Creed: Revelations PC Release Celebrates Its 14th Anniversary](https://www.indie-games.eu/assassins-creed-revelations-pc-release-celebrates-its-14th-anniversary/) - Fourteen years ago today, in 2011, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations arrived on PC in North America, bringing with it the culmination of Ezio Auditore’s story. - [Pong Turns 53 - The Game That Started an Industry](https://www.indie-games.eu/pong-turns-53-the-game-that-started-an-industry/) - Fifty-three years ago today, in 1972, Pong was released and quietly set off one of the biggest entertainment revolutions of the 20th century. - [Super Mario 3D World Celebrates 12 Years Since Its European Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/super-mario-3d-world-celebrates-12-years-since-its-european-launch/) - Twelve years ago today, in 2013, Super Mario 3D World arrived on the Wii U in Europe, bringing with it a unique take on the series’ platforming formula. - [When Diablo Meets Vampire Survivors: Interview with Tomasz Janicki from Cult of Shadows](https://www.indie-games.eu/when-diablo-meets-vampire-survivors-interview-with-tomasz-janicki-from-cult-of-shadows/) - In this interview, we asked Tomasz about Cult of Shadow's most important mechanics and the inspirations behind the creation of this game. - [Gilded Destiny Revealed Rebellion System in Latest Dev Diary](https://www.indie-games.eu/gilded-destiny-revealed-rebellion-system-in-latest-dev-diary/) - Gilded Destiny just released a new dev diary that detailed the Rebellion System designed to model the complexity and variety of revolutions. - [[GALLERY] Exploring the Virtual World of This Year's ENDIX Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/gallery-exploring-the-virtual-world-of-this-years-endix-showcase/) - For those unfamiliar with the ENDIX Showcase, it is an online convention designed to replicate the experience of a real-life event. - [GTA IV RTX Remix Mod Officially Released, Path Tracing Transforms Liberty City](https://www.indie-games.eu/gta-iv-rtx-remix-mod-officially-released-path-tracing-transforms-liberty-city/) - This week modder xoxor4d officially released the public version of the GTA IV RTX Remix Compatibility mod, bringing a long list of improvements. - [[OPINION] Gothic 1 Remake Insults Women's Beauty and Should Be Ashamed](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-gothic-1-remake-insults-womens-beauty-and-should-be-ashamed/) - The redesigned female models for Gomez's slaves in the Gothic 1 Remake immediately caused fan outrage and accusations of "woke" censorship. - [A 20$ Purchase Ignites a Heated Online Argument Over Gaming Deals](https://www.indie-games.eu/a-20-purchase-ignites-a-heated-online-argument-over-gaming-deals/) - This week, a simple Steam purchase shared on X quickly sparked an online heated debate about buying habits and the real value of classic video games. - [Tormented Souls II Surpasses 100,000 Units Sold One Month After Launch](https://www.indie-games.eu/tormented-souls-ii-surpasses-100000-units-sold-one-month-after-launch/) - Survival horror fans have embraced the return of Caroline Walker, as PQube announced that the sequel Tormented Souls II has surpassed 100,000 units sold. - [11 bit studios Announces First Ever Digital Showcase Featuring Frostpunk 2 DLC and Major Updates](https://www.indie-games.eu/11-bit-studios-announces-first-ever-digital-showcase-featuring-frostpunk-2-dlc-and-major-updates/) - Mark your calendars: 11 bit studios is hosting its first-ever Digital Showcase, featuring game updates, new trailers, and behind-the-scenes content. - [Planet of Lana II Deepens Storytelling and World with Factional Conflict](https://www.indie-games.eu/planet-of-lana-ii-deepens-storytelling-and-world-with-factional-conflict/) - Thunderful and Wishfully have provided a new look at Planet of Lana II detailing how the sequel will build upon the original’s silent storytelling - [Team Cherry Discusses Hollow Knight: Silksong Success, Difficulty, and Plans for New Content](https://www.indie-games.eu/team-cherry-discusses-hollow-knight-silksong-success-difficulty-and-plans-for-new-content/) - Nearly three months after the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry co-founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen talked about the game. - [Looking Back at Breath of Fire IV on Its 25th Anniversary](https://www.indie-games.eu/looking-back-at-breath-of-fire-iv-on-its-25th-anniversary/) - Twenty-five years ago today, in 2000, Breath of Fire IV arrived on the original PlayStation in North America as the fourth entry in long-running RPG series. - [Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Tag Force 3 Marks Its 17th Anniversary in Europe](https://www.indie-games.eu/yu-gi-oh-gx-tag-force-3-marks-its-17th-anniversary-in-europe/) - Seventeen years ago today, in 2008, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Tag Force 3 arrived on the PlayStation Portable in Europe. It continued the formula of earlier titles. - [[Preview] Band of Crusaders - Dark Medieval Strategy RPG with Big Ambition](https://www.indie-games.eu/preview-band-of-crusaders-dark-medieval-strategy-rpg-with-big-ambition/) - Band of Crusaders is a dark medieval strategy RPG set in a cruel world full of demons, corruption, and desperate people trying to survive. - [We’re coming back to Magnificon Winter Expo ](https://www.indie-games.eu/were-coming-back-to-magnificon-winter-expo/) - We are excited to announce that IndieGames is again taking part in the winter edition of Magnificon Expo convention in Krakow. - [Indie Gamer Recommends Battlefield 6](https://www.indie-games.eu/indie-gamer-recommends-battlefield-6/) - I sat down this week, played both Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and wanted to share my thoughts as an avid indie gamer which one was better. - [Path of Exile 2: Fate of the Vaal League Full Details Coming Early December](https://www.indie-games.eu/path-of-exile-2-fate-of-the-vaal-league-full-details-coming-early-december/) - Grinding Gear Games has officially announced Path of Exile 2: Fate of the Vaal, the action RPG’s upcoming seasonal league, through a cinematic teaser. - [Erene’s Furnace of War DLC Expands AI Limit as the Game Rises to a Very Positive Steam Rating](https://www.indie-games.eu/erenes-furnace-of-war-dlc-expands-ai-limit-as-the-game-rises-to-a-very-positive-steam-rating/) - At WePlay 2025, Sense Games and CE-Asia announced Erene’s Furnace of War, a major DLC that promises to expand AI Limit to the new grounds. - [Psychological Horror Adventure The 9th Charnel Gets Official January 2026 Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/psychological-horror-the-9th-charnel-gets-official-january-2026-release-date/) - The 9th Charnel promises a narrative shaped by the perspectives of multiple characters, each trapped within a reality corrupted by dangerous cult ideologies. - [Silver Lining Interactive to Publish Bicycle Survival Horror Quite a Ride](https://www.indie-games.eu/silver-lining-interactive-to-publish-bicycle-survival-horror-quite-a-ride/) - Silver Lining Interactive has officially joined forces with Goodwin Games to publish Quite a Ride, a surreal bicycle survival horror game. - [Celebrating 16 Years of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 on PS2](https://www.indie-games.eu/celebrating-16-years-of-naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-5-on-playstation-2/) - Sixteen years ago today, in 2009, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 arrived on the PlayStation 2 in Europe, even though the PS3 was already on the market. - [Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Celebrates 16 Years Since Its European Release on Nintendo Wii](https://www.indie-games.eu/resident-evil-the-darkside-chronicles-celebrates-16-years-since-its-european-release-on-nintendo-wii/) - Sixteen years ago today, in 2009, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles arrived on the Nintendo Wii for players across Europe. - [Happy 27th Anniversary Dreamcast - Remembering Sega's Final Console](https://www.indie-games.eu/happy-27th-anniversary-dreamcast-remembering-segas-final-console/) - Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast, the final home console released by Sega and a system that still holds a special place in gaming history. - [Tides of Tomorrow Reveals Obin and Its Doomed Ocean World of Plastemia](https://www.indie-games.eu/tides-of-tomorrow-reveals-obin-in-new-character-trailer/) - French studio Digixart has introduced Obin, violent leader of the Marauders, in a new character reveal for the upcoming action-adventure game Tides of Tomorrow. - [Try Five Games for Free This Weekend with Xbox Free Play Days](https://www.indie-games.eu/try-five-games-for-free-this-weekend-with-xbox-free-play-days/) - Xbox is offering a strong lineup of titles for its Free Play Days this weekend, which includes The First Berserker: Khazan and Hammerwatch II. - [Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era Surpasses Anoter Wishlist Milestone on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/heroes-of-might-magic-olden-era-surpasses-wishlists-milestone-on-steam/) - Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era has surpassed former wishlist milestone on Steam within just one year and is coming to PC via Steam this Summer. - [Creators of Astral Ascent Announced Fallen Fates, a New Ambitious Action-RPG](https://www.indie-games.eu/creators-of-astral-ascent-announced-fallen-fates-a-new-ambitious-action-rpg/) - The creators of the acclaimed title Astral Ascent have announced their next ambitious project, a new top-down action-RPG named Fallen Fates. - [Disciples: Domination Announced for 2026, Continues Avyanna's Story](https://www.indie-games.eu/disciples-domination-announced-for-2026-continues-avyannas-story/) - ublisher Kalypso Media and developer Artefacts Studio have officially announced a new dark fantasy strategy RPG, Disciples: Domination. - [Strategy RPG Demonschool Gets a September Release Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/demonschool-gets-a-september-release-date/) - After multiple delays, the school-life strategy RPG Demonschool is officially set to launch this September. It will be available on consoles and Steam. - [LAN Party Adventures Set to Launch on PC in September](https://www.indie-games.eu/lan-party-adventures-set-to-launch-on-pc-in-september/) - In LAN Party Adventures, you play as a tech-savvy organizer who must set up LAN parties in different locations, from bedrooms to larger venues. - [Platypus Reclayed Blasts onto Consoles and PC in September](https://www.indie-games.eu/platypus-reclayed-blasts-onto-consoles-and-pc-in-september/) - Platypus Reclayed, a reimagining of the 2002 cult classic shoot 'em up, launches next month. It will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam. - [How a Solo Developer's Text-Based RPG Mythscroll Found Success on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/how-a-solo-developers-text-based-rpg-mythscroll-found-success-on-steam/) - In a sincere look behind the curtain of indie game development, the creator of the text-based CRPG Mythscroll shared the story of his game’s launch on Steam. - [Monster Tamer Roguelite Aethermancer Gets September Early Access Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/monster-tamer-roguelite-aethermancer-gets-september-early-access-date/) - Monster taming roguelite Aethermancer from moi rai games, the developers behind the hit game Monster Sanctuary, is set to launch in Steam Early Access soon. - [Cozy Puzzle Game A Storied Life: Tabitha Announced at Gamescom](https://www.indie-games.eu/cozy-puzzle-game-a-storied-life-tabitha-announced-at-gamescom/) - Studio within the Sumo Digital family, Lab42 Games, has announced A Storied Life: Tabitha, a cozy narrative puzzle game coming to Steam in 2026. - [Beyond These Stars is a City-Builder on the Back of a Space Whale](https://www.indie-games.eu/beyond-the-stars-is-a-city-builder-on-the-back-of-a-space-whale/) - The Awesome Indies showcase at Gamescom 2025 has revealed Beyond These Stars, a city-building and strategy game from Balancing Monkey Games and Hooded Horse. - [Lead a Misfit Band to Stardom in ROCKBEASTS, New Trailer Unveiled at Awesome Indies](https://www.indie-games.eu/lead-a-misfit-band-to-stardom-in-rockbeasts-new-trailer-unveiled-at-awesome-indies/) - Lichthund and Team17 are developing ROCKBEASTS, a unique story-driven, role-playing management game where players take on the role of a legendary band manager. - [Top 10 Best Indie Games Published by Team17](https://www.indie-games.eu/top-10-best-indie-games-published-by-team17/) - Team17 built a truly impressive portfolio of indie games. They're a publisher that loves to push boundaries and support titles that experiment with new ideas. - [Cosmic Race: Galactic Showdow gets new trailer at The Mix Fall Showcase](https://www.indie-games.eu/cosmic-race-galactic-showdow-gets-new-trailer-at-the-mix-fall-showcase/) - Inspired by retro arcade racers, sci-fi combat game Cosmic Race: Galactic Showdow recently revealed a new trailer at The MIX Fall Showcase. - [Rhythm Animal Café combines rhythm-based simulation with cozy animals](https://www.indie-games.eu/rhythm-animal-cafe-combines-rhythm-based-simulation-with-cozy-animals/) - Rhythm Animal Café, a rhythm-based simulation game from Salt Game Studio, was revealed during The Mix Fall Showcase. Coming to Steam in 2026. - [New trailer for WOLFHOUND shows enemies and gameplay mechanics](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-trailer-for-wolfhound-shows-various-enemies/) - During The MIX Fall Games Showcase, Bit Kid revealed a new trailer for WOLFHOUND, a sci-fi World War II Metroidvania. New trailer is focused on various enemies. - [RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Rougelike Releases in 2026 on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/raccoin-coin-pusher-rougelike-releases-in-2026-on-steam/) - Publisher Playstack and Chinese indie studio Doraccoon have announced RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike, a unique twist on the classic arcade game. - [Splatterbot to Launch on Switch and PC in September, Demo Available Now](https://www.indie-games.eu/splatterbot-to-launch-on-switch-and-pc-in-september-demo-available-now/) - Splatterbot transforms the mundane world of cleaning robots into a frantic, paint-splattering showdown for up to four local players. - [New Roguelike Grind Survivors Announced at Gamescom, Steam Playtest Now Live](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-roguelike-grind-survivors-announced-at-gamescom-steam-playtest-now-live/) - Ukrainian developer Pushka Studios has officially announced its debut title Grind Survivors during the Awesome Indies showcase at Gamescom 2025. - [[OPINION] Shawn Layden Attacks Gaming Subscriptions](https://www.indie-games.eu/opinion-shawn-layden-attacks-gaming-subscriptions/) - Former Chairman of PlayStation Worldwide Studios Shawn Layden has offered a critique of modern gaming subscription models like Xbox Game Pass. - [Wizard of Legend II Set to Cast Its Spell on Nintendo Switch in 2025](https://www.indie-games.eu/wizard-of-legend-ii-set-to-cast-its-spell-on-nintendo-switch-in-2025/) - Nintendo Switch players can now look forward to a new roguelike game, as Wizard of Legend II is officially slated for release on the platform later this year. - [Eyes of Hellfire to Launch Early Access Later This Month, Open Beta Now Available](https://www.indie-games.eu/eyes-of-hellfire-to-launch-early-access-later-this-month/) - Publisher Blumhouse Games and developer Gambrinous have announced that Eyes of Hellfire, new cooperative gothic horror game, is coming to Early Access on Steam. - [Ratatan, the Spiritual Successor to Patapon, Gets a September Early Access Date](https://www.indie-games.eu/ratatan-the-spiritual-successor-to-patapon-gets-a-september-early-access-date/) - Highly anticipated rhythm roguelite Ratatan, a spiritual successor to the beloved Patapon series, will now launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in September. - [Irene. The Window Is a Self-Proclaimed "IRL Video Call Simulator"](https://www.indie-games.eu/irene-the-window-is-a-self-proclaimed-irl-video-call-simulator/) - Narrative game Irene. The Window is a cozy story about catching up with an old friend via video call, but it's also designed to help you with real-life issues. - [New Gameplay Trailer for Floralis Reveals a Post-Human Jungle World](https://www.indie-games.eu/new-gameplay-trailer-for-floralis-reveals-a-post-human-jungle-world/) - SolidCore Games has just released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming title Floralis. It's a cinematic puzzle adventure with horror elements. - [Vicarius Promises a Challenging, Hand-Crafted Open World on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/vicarius-promises-a-challenging-hand-crafted-open-world-on-steam/) - A new action-adventure game called Vicarius is coming to PC via Steam. 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The game did not meet the expectations of publisher 505 Games. - [Interactive adventure Dear Me, I Was… arrives on Switch 2 next week](https://www.indie-games.eu/interactive-adventure-dear-me-i-was-arrives-on-switch-2-next-week/) - Arc System Works announced that Dear Me, I was..., an adventure game with a deep story and unique aesthetic, will release on Nintendo Switch 2 next week. - [CRITICAL REFLEX announces two eerie adventures coming this October](https://www.indie-games.eu/critical-reflex-signs-two-spooky-adventures-launching-this-october/) - CRITICAL REFLEX has announced two new titles joining its CR Channel label, set to release on PC this October: Eclipsium and CARIMARA: Beneath the Forlorn Limbs. - [The adrenaline-fueled sci-fi shooter Moros Protocol launches this September on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/moros-protocol-arrives-this-september-on-steam/) - Another exciting shooter awaits us this September, Moros Protocol, a collaboration between publisher Super Rare Originals and developer Pixel Reign. - [The Chinese Room Becomes Independent Again; Bloodlines 2 Still in Development](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-chinese-room-becomes-independent-again/) - The esteemed British studio The Chinese Room, has announced that it has successfully bought out its contract from Sumo Digital, becoming independent once again. - [Elflock Is Getting a Fully Voiced Hungarian Version; Demo Arrives Next Year](https://www.indie-games.eu/elflock-to-feature-synchronized-hungarian-language/) - NovaSphera Studio and SzinkronSarok have announced that their recent crowdfunding campaign to dub the demo version of Elflock achieved exceptional success. - [Chaotic Card-Strategy Game The Royal Writ Launches on Steam in Early August](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-royal-writ-launches-on-steam-early-august/) - Yogscast Games is preparing to release The Royal Writ, which blends a humorous take on the Middle Ages with roguelike, strategic, and deck-building elements. - [Pompeii: The Legacy Finally Has a Release Date – Arrives Mid-September](https://www.indie-games.eu/pompeii-the-legacy-finally-has-a-release-date/) - Siscia Games, a one-man studio from Croatia, revealed that Pompeii: The Legacy, city-builder set in ancient Rome, will enter Early Access on Steam in September- - [Puzzle-Filled Adventure Particle Hearts Launches This August for PC and Consoles](https://www.indie-games.eu/particle-hearts-launches-this-august-for-pc-and-consoles/) - First Break Labs and Underwater Fire Games has announced that Particle Hearts, an atmospheric puzzle game, will be released in August for Steam and consoles. - [Wretch: Divine Ascent Brings Unique Inventory-Based Combat to PC This October](https://www.indie-games.eu/wretch-divine-ascent-brings-unique-inventory-combat-to-pc-this-october/) - SapStaR Games and Ogopogo have announced that their tactical PvP autobattler, Wretch: Divine Ascent, will be released on PC via Steam in October 2025. - [Matthew Mercer, Alejandro Saab and Sara Secora Lend Their Voices to Characters in JETRUNNER](https://www.indie-games.eu/jetrunner-features-a-stellar-voice-cast/) - JETRUNNER is a new action game, often compared to Neon White and Trackmania, set to launch on PC via Steam this September. Demo is available on Steam. - [Ex Sanguis Reveals New Trailer and Opens Playtest on Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/ex-sanguis-unveils-new-trailer-and-opens-steam-playtest/) - LightBulb Crew appeared at this year's Tacticon 2025 with their tactical roguelite game Ex Sanguis, and launched a public playtest on Steam. - [Echoes of the End has a release date, it will appear on PC and consoles this August](https://www.indie-games.eu/echoes-of-the-end-gets-release-date-arrives-this-august-on-pc-and-consoles/) - Icelandic studio Myrkur Games and publisher Deep Silver, announced that their debut title, Echoes of the End, will release this August for PC and consoles. - [The Dark Queen of Mortholme Finally Hits Steam, Don’t Miss This Antihero Epic](https://www.indie-games.eu/the-dark-queen-of-mortholme-is-finally-coming-to-steam/) - The Dark Queen of Mortholme, a short narrative "anti-game" that captivated players on itch.io, is set to debut on Steam and GOG this August. - [PixelJunk Eden 2 and Dreams of Another Launch This October on PlayStation and Steam](https://www.indie-games.eu/pixeljunk-eden-2-and-dreams-of-another-launch-this-october-on-playstation-and-steam/) - Q-Games has announced that its latest titles, Dreams of Another and PixelJunk Eden 2, will be released this October for PlayStation 5, PS VR2, and Steam. - [InZOI Is Getting a Free Tropical Expansion, Cahaya](https://www.indie-games.eu/inzoi-is-set-to-receive-a-free-tropical-update-called-cahaya-soon/) - Despite their recent controversy with Subnautica 2, it clearly hasn't shaken KRAFTON, as they've announced a free DLC for inZOI called Cahaya. - [Croatian Game Chaos on Wheels Races Out of Early Access This August](https://www.indie-games.eu/croatian-game-chaos-on-wheels-speeds-out-of-early-access-in-august/) - First played in Early Access two years ago, Croatian studio Acodeon is finally releasing the 1.0 version of Chaos on Wheels this August on PC via Steam. - [Dreadzone just launched, and it's facing some pretty rough reviews](https://www.indie-games.eu/dreadzone-just-launched-and-its-facing-some-pretty-rough-reviews/) - Dreadzone just hit Steam Early Access, and honestly, the reception hasn't been great. 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