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Growth hacking
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

When making lots of small games is more sustainable than making one big one

Strange Scaffold's success stems from efficient game development and maintaining project scope within tight constraints.
Video games
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

5 standout games from the Day of the Devs presentation

Indie games at Summer Game Fest showcase innovative ideas amidst AAA title announcements, emphasizing creative risks by smaller studios.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Quantum Witch - how one dev is turning life in a cult into a queer cosy pixel art adventure

NikkiJay chose MonoGame for game development due to its simplicity, enabling quicker, targeted adjustments over complex workarounds in 3D engines.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Playdate Season 2 Lineup Includes New Game From Into The Breach Devs

Subset Games' Fulcrum Defender highlights personal motivation behind game development amid struggles with long COVID.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Came Up With The Game While Bored At Ubisoft

Growth hacking
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

When making lots of small games is more sustainable than making one big one

Strange Scaffold's success stems from efficient game development and maintaining project scope within tight constraints.
Video games
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

5 standout games from the Day of the Devs presentation

Indie games at Summer Game Fest showcase innovative ideas amidst AAA title announcements, emphasizing creative risks by smaller studios.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Quantum Witch - how one dev is turning life in a cult into a queer cosy pixel art adventure

NikkiJay chose MonoGame for game development due to its simplicity, enabling quicker, targeted adjustments over complex workarounds in 3D engines.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Playdate Season 2 Lineup Includes New Game From Into The Breach Devs

Subset Games' Fulcrum Defender highlights personal motivation behind game development amid struggles with long COVID.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Came Up With The Game While Bored At Ubisoft

#gaming
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

May 2025's Gaming Lineup Is So Stacked, It Might Actually Make Your Pricey Gaming Rig Worth It

May 2023 features an exciting lineup of indie and action games including Doom: The Dark Ages and To a T.
fromPolygon
3 days ago
Video games

Demonschool feels like Into the Breach meets Persona, with a horror twist

Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

May 2025's Gaming Lineup Is So Stacked, It Might Actually Make Your Pricey Gaming Rig Worth It

May 2023 features an exciting lineup of indie and action games including Doom: The Dark Ages and To a T.
fromPolygon
3 days ago
Video games

Demonschool feels like Into the Breach meets Persona, with a horror twist

#video-games
Video games
fromPolygon
6 days ago

Every big announcement from Xbox Games Showcase 2025

Microsoft unveiled a diverse lineup of games during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, highlighting major titles and indie surprises.
Video games
fromPolygon
6 days ago

Every big announcement from Xbox Games Showcase 2025

Microsoft unveiled a diverse lineup of games during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, highlighting major titles and indie surprises.
fromCreative Bloq
4 days ago

Having played Survival Kids, it shows Unity 6's potential on Switch 2 - but doesn't wow

Survival Kids offers a fresh take in a slim Switch 2 market, showcasing Unity's capabilities and bringing a revival of a classic Konami franchise with modern co-op gameplay.
Video games
#game-design
#game-release
#early-access
fromVG247
5 days ago
Video games

Paralives, the long-anticipated indie Sims-like, finally announces an early access release date, adding to 2025's already packed life sim line-up

fromVG247
5 days ago
Video games

Paralives, the long-anticipated indie Sims-like, finally announces an early access release date, adding to 2025's already packed life sim line-up

#summer-game-fest
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

Playdate Season Two, Spray Paint Simulator and other new indie games worth checking out

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

9 Rad Indie Games We Can't Wait To See More Of From The Mix Summer Showcase

fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

Playdate Season Two, Spray Paint Simulator and other new indie games worth checking out

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

9 Rad Indie Games We Can't Wait To See More Of From The Mix Summer Showcase

fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Relooted Is Like A Reverse Indiana Jones

Relooted offers a fresh take on heist games by focusing on returning stolen cultural artifacts to their rightful origins.
#video-game-development
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

A creative dad turned his kid's artwork into a video game, and you have to see the results

Odd Dorable is a cozy, non-violent puzzle adventure game inspired by a child's artwork, aiming to foster exploration and nostalgia.
#game-reviews
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago
Video games

Wreaking Havoc In Deliver At All Costs, Raising Cows in Cattle Country, And More New Games We Played This Month

fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago
Video games

Wreaking Havoc In Deliver At All Costs, Raising Cows in Cattle Country, And More New Games We Played This Month

#game-publishing
fromVG247
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

The studio behind Atomic Heart is kicking up a publishing arm, looking to help get more "big and bold" games made

fromVG247
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

The studio behind Atomic Heart is kicking up a publishing arm, looking to help get more "big and bold" games made

Video games
fromVG247
2 weeks ago

Quantum Witch is a story of religious oppression, queer emancipation, and a dancing skeleton that hopes to popularise the 'plotformer' genre

Quantum Witch blends engaging narratives with personal themes of escaping a cult and LGBTQ+ identity.
The game reflects NikkiJay's journey through trauma, humor, and identity.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Chaotic deliveries, colorful co-op action RPGs and other new indie games worth checking out

Lost in Cult's Editions emphasizes physical game preservation with a focus on offline play and limited-edition releases.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Six One Indie's Latest Showcase Proves Cool-Looking Games Don't Need To Cost $80

These titles might be made by smaller teams working on a much smaller budget compared to their AAA counterparts, but they contain every bit the charm and artistry.
Video games
#game-review
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a studio's debut RPG that exceeds all expectations

fromEngadget
4 weeks ago
Board games

Remastered Eldritch terror, a fantasy life sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a studio's debut RPG that exceeds all expectations

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 uniquely blends narrative depth with RPG elements, offering players an immersive experience in a haunting dystopian world.
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago
Board games

Remastered Eldritch terror, a fantasy life sim and other new indie games worth checking out

fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Midnight Walk Is Perfect For A Creepy Night In

The Midnight Walk subverts expectations by pulling at your heartstrings just as much, if not more, than it tries to make you jump.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

Steam's Most Adorable New Game Lets You Hang With Pokemon-Like Critters On Your PC

When you boot up Whimside, it sits at the bottom of your monitor, showing a field full of critters romping around. Unlike in Pokémon, there isn't an encyclopedia full of bespoke monsters.
Pets
fromKotaku
1 month ago

12 Cool Games We Saw At PAX East 2025

PAX East this year felt quite different due to the notable absence of major companies, indicating a possible shifting focus in the gaming industry.
Boston food
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Palworld's next big update is a Terraria collab - something Pokemon would never do

"Tides of Terraria" will bring creatures from Terraria into Palworld, allowing players to catch, train, and battle these new Pals, expanding gameplay dynamics.
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Drop Duchy looks like Tetris, feels like Dicey Dungeons, and pulls you in like Balatro

Drop Duchy combines board-building and roguelite mechanics to create a new and appealing gaming experience that emphasizes strategy and replayability.
Board games
Video games
fromVG247
1 month ago

BrokenLore: Don't Watch is a surreal indie horror that offers an intriguing and visceral tale about the effects of social withdrawal

Serafini Productions introduces BrokenLore: Don't Watch, a psychological horror experience centered on isolation and the Hikkikomori phenomenon.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

Nintendo Is Making One Big Change That Could Make Life Harder For Independent Games

The Nintendo Switch eShop now prioritizes revenue over downloads in its best-seller charts, impacting the visibility of indie games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Amazon Prime Members Get These 23 Free Games In May

Prime Gaming offers a diverse lineup of free games in May, including Star Wars titles and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The upcoming Sea of Stars expansion Throes of the Watchmaker arrives on May 20

The upcoming free DLC for Sea of Stars, 'Throes of the Watchmaker,' offers eight hours of new gameplay with fresh characters and mechanics.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Mycopunk is an upbeat love letter to extraction shooters

"Mycopunk combines frenetic action with extensive customization, allowing players to choose weapons and abilities freely, enhancing both strategy and chaos in each run."
Video games
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

How an animation studio is creating the bold fantasy world of Absolum: I meet the artists and animators behind the video game's development

Indie game trailers are increasingly utilizing lavish 2D animations, highlighting partnerships between game developers and animation studios.
Board games
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Most Bizarre New RPG Gives Matching Puzzles An Inventive Update

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 reinvents match-3 gameplay with unique storytelling and inventive mechanics from indie developer Strange Scaffold.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The rhythm-infused adventure Unbeatable has a new demo for PC and PS5

In the latest evidence that indie games are often where you find the boldest creative choices, look no further than Unbeatable.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Get 8 Metroidvanias For Just $14 With This Great PC Game Bundle Deal

Humble's new Return to Metroidvanias Bundle offers up to eight highly rated PC games for only $14, benefiting charity in the process.
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