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#blue-prince
fromVulture
1 day ago
Board games

Blue Prince Is Not Scary

Blue Prince is a tranquil exploration game centered on designing a vast estate and discovering its hidden secrets.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago
Board games

Polygon readers can get an exclusive deal on Blue Prince

Blue Prince combines engaging gameplay with roguelike elements, making it a standout contender for indie Game of the Year.
fromVulture
1 day ago
Board games

Blue Prince Is Not Scary

Blue Prince is a tranquil exploration game centered on designing a vast estate and discovering its hidden secrets.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago
Board games

Polygon readers can get an exclusive deal on Blue Prince

Blue Prince combines engaging gameplay with roguelike elements, making it a standout contender for indie Game of the Year.
more#blue-prince
#video-games
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month 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.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Video games

Skin Deep makes immersive sims messy and manic

Skin Deep is an eccentric action game that combines humor and creative mechanics in a slapstick environment.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

Look Outside features body horror and psychological scares, compelling players to avoid gazing at a cosmic entity for survival.
fromVG247
6 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

FEAR FA 98 blends horror elements with soccer gameplay, featuring supernatural adversities and an unusual cast of characters, launching on Kickstarter.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month 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.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Video games

Skin Deep makes immersive sims messy and manic

Skin Deep is an eccentric action game that combines humor and creative mechanics in a slapstick environment.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

Look Outside features body horror and psychological scares, compelling players to avoid gazing at a cosmic entity for survival.
fromVG247
6 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

FEAR FA 98 blends horror elements with soccer gameplay, featuring supernatural adversities and an unusual cast of characters, launching on Kickstarter.
more#video-games
#horror
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

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.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

How To Unlock Every MiSide Ending, And What They All Mean

The indie horror game MiSide features a programmer's descent into a chaotic game world with multiple endings, challenging player perception of reality.
fromVG247
8 months ago
JavaScript

Night of the Consumers, that indie game about the unspeakable horrors of working in retail, finally looks to have locked in a full release date

Night of the Consumers will officially release on October 28, showcasing the full game after years of development.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

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.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

How To Unlock Every MiSide Ending, And What They All Mean

The indie horror game MiSide features a programmer's descent into a chaotic game world with multiple endings, challenging player perception of reality.
fromVG247
8 months ago
JavaScript

Night of the Consumers, that indie game about the unspeakable horrors of working in retail, finally looks to have locked in a full release date

Night of the Consumers will officially release on October 28, showcasing the full game after years of development.
more#horror
#rpg
fromInverse
2 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.
fromCreative Bloq
1 week 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.
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Video games

New Game Pass RPG Is One Of The First Great Games Of 2025

Eternal Strands combines action, adventure, and RPG elements in a painterly open-world setting where forgiveness of weavers and magical challenges await players.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

This $5 Soulslike is overflowing with gloomy vibes and evil ants

FlyKnight uniquely blends retro RPG elements with challenging Soulslike gameplay for a fresh take on the genre.
Video games
fromInverse
2 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.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 week 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
fromKotaku
3 months ago

New Game Pass RPG Is One Of The First Great Games Of 2025

Eternal Strands combines action, adventure, and RPG elements in a painterly open-world setting where forgiveness of weavers and magical challenges await players.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

This $5 Soulslike is overflowing with gloomy vibes and evil ants

FlyKnight uniquely blends retro RPG elements with challenging Soulslike gameplay for a fresh take on the genre.
more#rpg
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
Video games

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

Wax Heads is an indie game about managing a record store focused on inclusivity and the joy of music.
#gaming
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch Just Added The Best Game You Can Play With Just One Button

One Btn Bosses proves that simple mechanics can create significant challenges in gameplay, emphasizing skill over complexity.
fromVG247
1 month 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

A modder transformed Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's world into a surreal realm inhabited by sphere-shaped characters, reversing traditional roles and creating unique gameplay.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

Keep Driving turns a long-haul road trip into a turn-based RPG

Keep Driving captures the essence of long-distance journeys, combining the adventure and tedium of driving without direct vehicle control.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details

Dystopika is a liberating city-building game encouraging creativity without defined goals, allowing players to shape a dark cyberpunk environment freely.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Startup companies

Throwback survival-horror game Hollowbody is coming on September 12

Hollowbody is a nostalgic throwback to survival horror, emphasizing exploration and atmosphere over combat.
The game will release on September 12 and features a distinctive semi-retro art style.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

Nintendo Switch Just Added The Best Game You Can Play With Just One Button

One Btn Bosses proves that simple mechanics can create significant challenges in gameplay, emphasizing skill over complexity.
fromVG247
1 month 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

A modder transformed Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's world into a surreal realm inhabited by sphere-shaped characters, reversing traditional roles and creating unique gameplay.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

Keep Driving turns a long-haul road trip into a turn-based RPG

Keep Driving captures the essence of long-distance journeys, combining the adventure and tedium of driving without direct vehicle control.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details

Dystopika is a liberating city-building game encouraging creativity without defined goals, allowing players to shape a dark cyberpunk environment freely.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Startup companies

Throwback survival-horror game Hollowbody is coming on September 12

Hollowbody is a nostalgic throwback to survival horror, emphasizing exploration and atmosphere over combat.
The game will release on September 12 and features a distinctive semi-retro art style.
more#gaming
#game-design
LGBT
fromPolygon
1 month 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.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago
Video games

Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The Game

LocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rift of the NecroDancer's story is an intro to some incredible music

Rift of the NecroDancer combines rhythm gameplay with a story mode to enhance music exploration.
LGBT
fromPolygon
1 month 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.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago
Video games

Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The Game

LocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rift of the NecroDancer's story is an intro to some incredible music

Rift of the NecroDancer combines rhythm gameplay with a story mode to enhance music exploration.
more#game-design
Soccer (FIFA)
fromEngadget
2 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
2 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
3 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.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

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.
Board games
fromKotaku
2 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.
fromGameSpot
3 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.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

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.
more#balatro
#game-development
fromGameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

One Of The Most Stylish Racing Games Is Getting An Offroading Successor

Over the Hill is a stylish indie driving game that combines elements of offroading with exploration in a vibrant, engaging environment.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Nintendo and Pokemon Co. sue Palworld for patent infringement

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have sued Pocketpair over patent infringement regarding the game Palworld. Pocketpair plans to legally investigate the claims.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago
Video games

A Game About Digging A Hole Is The Name Of A Game About Digging A Hole

The game focuses on digging for treasure with simple mechanics, promising fun and potential secrets.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

One Of The Most Stylish Racing Games Is Getting An Offroading Successor

Over the Hill is a stylish indie driving game that combines elements of offroading with exploration in a vibrant, engaging environment.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Nintendo and Pokemon Co. sue Palworld for patent infringement

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have sued Pocketpair over patent infringement regarding the game Palworld. Pocketpair plans to legally investigate the claims.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago
Video games

A Game About Digging A Hole Is The Name Of A Game About Digging A Hole

The game focuses on digging for treasure with simple mechanics, promising fun and potential secrets.
more#game-development
#co-op-gaming
fromEngadget
4 months ago
Video games

It Takes Two studio returns with dueling sci-fi and fantasy worlds in Split Fiction

Split Fiction combines co-op gameplay with jumping between sci-fi and fantasy genres as players escape from a creativity-stealing machine.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
JavaScript

Wild Indigo Ranch is a co-op crafter for cozy little cowboys

Wild Indigo Ranch uniquely combines ranch simulation and survival sandbox gameplay, offering a multicultural gaming experience.
fromEngadget
4 months ago
Video games

It Takes Two studio returns with dueling sci-fi and fantasy worlds in Split Fiction

Split Fiction combines co-op gameplay with jumping between sci-fi and fantasy genres as players escape from a creativity-stealing machine.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
JavaScript

Wild Indigo Ranch is a co-op crafter for cozy little cowboys

Wild Indigo Ranch uniquely combines ranch simulation and survival sandbox gameplay, offering a multicultural gaming experience.
more#co-op-gaming
fromGameSpot
4 months ago
Video games

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Revealed, Will Mix Shopkeeping And RPG Action In 2025

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault revives the popular indie game, blending action-RPG mechanics with shop simulation, launching in 2025.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

Threshold is a secret-stuffed horror game about the shittiest job

Threshold captivates players with its unique blend of psychological horror and comedy, forcing them to navigate a challenging environment that tests both skill and endurance.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

This Brutal The Raid-Inspired Beat-'Em-Up Now Has A Playable Demo

Upcoming indie game 'Acts of Blood' delivers brutal melee combat inspired by action films like 'The Raid' and features a revenge-driven narrative.
#dungeon-crawler
fromBoard Game Quest
5 months ago
Board games

Hellbringer Review

Hellbringer offers a unique blend of dungeon crawler mechanics with card game strategy, reminiscent of the original Diablo experience.
fromToucharcade
8 months ago
JavaScript

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat'

Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat combines classic dungeon-crawling mechanics with a unique touchscreen control scheme for an engaging gaming experience centered around rescuing a cat.
fromBoard Game Quest
5 months ago
Board games

Hellbringer Review

Hellbringer offers a unique blend of dungeon crawler mechanics with card game strategy, reminiscent of the original Diablo experience.
fromToucharcade
8 months ago
JavaScript

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat'

Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat combines classic dungeon-crawling mechanics with a unique touchscreen control scheme for an engaging gaming experience centered around rescuing a cat.
more#dungeon-crawler
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Steam Just Quietly Released the Most Bizarre Cozy Game of the Year

Webfishing combines fishing gameplay with a social experience, attracting players for its charm and customization options.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
JavaScript

Perennial Order is a stunning 2D Soulslike filled with plant monsters that'll kill you in one hit

Perennial Order is a captivating 2D boss rush game that blends plant horror elements with strategic gameplay and striking visuals.
fromKotaku
8 months ago
Startup companies

Trippy-Looking Zelda-Like Arriving On PS Plus Day One

The Plucky Squire launches on September 17 as a day-one release on PS Plus, offering a unique mix of 2D and 3D gameplay.
fromGameSpot
10 months ago
Video games

One Of The Best Games Of 2023 Is Getting A Physical Release

A physical edition of the indie game Cocoon is launching with exclusive art cards and soundtrack preorder bonus.
fromKotaku
1 year ago
Design

This Indie Game Captures The Oddly Beautiful Liminality Of Pools

POOLS indie game creates unsettling yet nostalgic feelings with its liminal design and water features.
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