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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

How Long Is Luto: Full Chapter List And Hours To Beat

In this atmospheric horror title, you'll spend your time as a character stuck in a loop within their home, trying desperately to figure out, well, why.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

How this innovative indie game uses cute, lo-fi art to hide a serious message - and why its creator hates talking about it

"I hate words," she tells me. "I'm so bad at expressing myself through words, and I want to get a lot better at it because I'm making TikToks right now, and I've realised I'm not good at figuring out what to say on the fly consistently. So I think a lot about communicating things in pictures or storyboards."
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

This Short And Sweet RPG Spins Up A Beautiful Deckbuilding Melody

Fretless is a turn-based deck-building rhythm game made by musicians that blends mechanics and musicality, appealing to both rhythmically challenged and musically skilled players.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

This hand-drawn indie game looks unlike anything you've played

The indie developer Akunaee has shared a short animation from an upcoming game called FlestFest in which every frame is hand drawn.
Video games
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch's Best New Platformer Hides A Mountain Of Secrets Behind Its Seemingly Simple Start

Everdeep Aurora is a unique platformer focused on exploration without combat, requiring players to dig underground and unravel mysteries.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Xbox Game Pass Just Added The Coolest Cyberpunk Looter Shooter

The Ascent offers a captivating cyberpunk experience in an immersive world, blending looter-shooter gameplay with RPG elements.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Paper Mario-Inspired Indie RPG Has Been Abandoned But You Can Try The Demo For Free

After releasing A Short Hike and working on the subsequent updates and ports...I didn't really want to go back to this game? The development for the RPG had become difficult, which was why I took a break from it in the first place. I might return to this project someday, but I've been working on other things and don't see myself making time for this RPG in near future.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Adventure of Samsara Turns The Retro Dial Back A Few Extra Notches

The Adventure of Samsara is a retro pixel-art game that combines the aesthetics of classic Atari 2600 games with modern gameplay mechanics, resulting in a unique nostalgic experience.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Indie game devs need to "find ways to simplify" reflects the Nirvana Noir creative lead after jumping from Unity to Unreal Engine 5

Nirvana Noir innovatively contrasts its predecessor's monochrome aesthetic with vibrant, psychedelic visuals, exploring a metaphysical metropolis shaped by the consequences of the Big Bang.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Precinct Has A Brisk Runtime, But There's More To It Than Just Cleaning Up The Streets

The Precinct, an indie adventure, takes about 10-12 hours to complete focusing on its core missions.
Players can enhance their game experience by collecting artifacts, plaques, and completing achievements.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Sims-like Paralives hits Early Access in December

"Paralives is an innovative life simulation game that allows players to build characters, design homes without grid limitations, and will offer free expansions instead of paid DLC."
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Ambrosia Sky is Metroid Prime meets PowerWash Simulator, which still may sell it short

"With this one... a lot of the setting led it. It is not the kind of game that began with one person. Even at the earliest stage, there were a handful of us [at Soft Rains]..."
Video games
#rpg
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review: the most beautifully strange game you'll play this year - and why it'll stick with you

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 features imaginative art and design, pushing RPG limits with a small yet talented team using Unreal Engine 5.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Video games

The PC's Coziest Action RPG Is Now Free To Play

Garden Story uniquely blends RPG mechanics with cozy elements, providing an enjoyable experience beyond traditional combat.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review: the most beautifully strange game you'll play this year - and why it'll stick with you

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 features imaginative art and design, pushing RPG limits with a small yet talented team using Unreal Engine 5.
Video games
fromInverse
5 months ago

The PC's Coziest Action RPG Is Now Free To Play

Garden Story uniquely blends RPG mechanics with cozy elements, providing an enjoyable experience beyond traditional combat.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Indie hit 'The Gardens Between' has been reworked for virtual reality

The Gardens Between has been remade for VR, titled Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between, featuring new puzzles and immersive interactions.
#video-games
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Never's End is a retro tactical RPG with a fantastic pedigree

Never's End combines retro RPG aesthetics with innovative gameplay mechanics and a customizable world, aiming to stand out from classic tactical RPGs.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Nobody understands gambling, especially in video games

"I think it can negatively affect indie developers who are trying to navigate these strict policies, especially when dealing with larger platforms that may misinterpret their content."
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fromGame Informer
in 1 month

Hell is Us Preview - Show, Don't Tell - Game Informer

Hell is Us is an action-adventure game that masterfully blends nostalgia with a compelling narrative about a soldier seeking his origins.
#blue-prince
fromInverse
3 months ago

Steam's Most Inventive New RPG Is A Cosmic Horror Card Game

Everything is represented with a card in The Horror at Highrook, from the investigators and their tools to abstract concepts like dreams.
Board games
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Bloodborne Demake Creator Releases Demo For New Game, Tombwater

Max Mraz's Tombwater is an exciting 2D action-RPG set in the Old West, featuring unique gameplay mechanics and a retro aesthetic.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

REPO Devs Share Update On Matchmaking And More From First Big Update

The indie game REPO is experiencing significant player interest, prompting a major update with new features.
#horror
fromVG247
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FEAR FA 98 is a weird indie lovechild of footy and Silent Hill that'll let you summon demons and kick about severed heads, and it looks like a terrifyingly chaotic laugh

fromVG247
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FEAR FA 98 is a weird indie lovechild of footy and Silent Hill that'll let you summon demons and kick about severed heads, and it looks like a terrifyingly chaotic laugh

fromEngadget
4 months ago

Baby Steps preview: Serious gameplay in a silly walking sim

I find it adorable. Much like the rest of Baby Steps.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

Wax Heads' hand-drawn music store is a place I need to spend time in

"I really didn't want to make a game which had this feeling of you needing to have knowledge coming into it, if people love music, that's great."
Video games
#gaming
fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mod lets you "sip wine with sphere locals" by turning every woman, animal, and door into a giant blob, while making men invisible

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mod lets you "sip wine with sphere locals" by turning every woman, animal, and door into a giant blob, while making men invisible

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fromPolygon
4 months ago

Indie game's 'lesbian toggle' makes it hilariously unplayable

The indie game Blobun controversially removes its lesbian protagonist with a toggle, generating mixed reactions on social media.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

New Strategy Game That Closely Resembles Advance Wars Is Releasing Soon

Warside is a new turn-based tactics game launching on April 14 for PC, featuring various gameplay elements similar to Advance Wars.
fromBoard Game Quest
4 months ago

Gun It Review

Gun It offers a cooperative experience where players strategize to escape pursuers in a thrilling action-filled setting.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1

Despelote is a unique soccer game reflecting the life in Quito, Ecuador during the early 2000s.
#balatro
fromKotaku
5 months ago
Board games

Balatro Is No Longer Rated 18+ In Europe

Balatro's PEGI rating has been lowered from 18+ to 12+, reflecting a more appropriate assessment of its content.
fromGameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Balatro Hits Big Sales Milestone After Being Showered With Awards

Balatro has surpassed 5 million sales, boosted by its exposure from The Game Awards.
Board games
fromKotaku
5 months ago

Balatro Is No Longer Rated 18+ In Europe

Balatro's PEGI rating has been lowered from 18+ to 12+, reflecting a more appropriate assessment of its content.
fromKotaku
5 months ago

Tails Of Iron 2 Is A Soulslike You Can Finish In A Weekend

Tails of Iron 2 offers a shorter playtime compared to typical soulslike games, appealing to players who prefer quicker experiences.
Video games
fromPolygon
8 months ago

Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'

Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.
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