Manor Lords Publisher's Kingdom Sim Norland Delayed to Summer
Norland, a medieval kingdom sim being published by the Manor Lords folks, has been delayed until summer so the devs can add more features.
May 2, 2024 | 10:06 EDT
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Norland, a medieval kingdom sim being published by the Manor Lords folks, has been delayed until summer so the devs can add more features.
May 2, 2024 | 10:06 EDT
Rusty's Retirement, a rather neat little desktop idle farming sim, has managed to cross a pretty big sales milestone in less than a week.
May 1, 2024 | 10:14 EDT
In our Indika review, we look at a game that features a nun who rides a steampunk bicycle and talks to the Devil about cosmological dualism.
May 1, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
The Manor Lords price, long a topic of discussion among prospective players, has finally been revealed, and the game's player count is growing fast.
April 26, 2024 | 10:54 EDT
In our Another Crab's Treasure review, we take a look at a Soulslike that takes a fresh and colorful new approach to the genre.
April 24, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Hooded Horse and developer Slavic Magic have revealed the Manor Lords global release timings, so check them out to know exactly when you can play it.
April 24, 2024 | 09:26 EDT
The Wayward Realms, an RPG designed by former The Elder Scrolls staffers, is heading to Kickstarter to realize its grand dreams next month.
April 23, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Red Hook Studios has announced that Darkest Dungeon 2, the followup to 2016's unutterably bleak dungeon-crawler, will hit PlayStation in July.
April 18, 2024 | 12:21 EDT
A trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 appears to have leaked ahead of an announcement by Warhorse Studios later today.
April 18, 2024 | 10:28 EDT
nintondoDuring today's Nintendo Indie World showcase, we got a glimpse of some indies heading to the Nintendo Switch this year, as well as a surprise announcement.
April 17, 2024 | 10:47 EDT
Nintendo has announced a new Indie World showcase for tomorrow, and it'll feature around 20 minutes of info about upcoming Switch indies.
April 16, 2024 | 09:37 EDT
Viral indie hit Content Warning has crossed a major sales barrier, and its developers want you to submit your footage for a fun in-game initiative.
April 12, 2024 | 10:01 EDT
Stunlock Studios has revealed exactly what you can expect in V Rising update 1.0, and it's looking like an absolutely massive update.
April 11, 2024 | 11:28 EDT
Farming sim SunnySide, which boasts a focus on modernization and technology, now has an official release date on PC and consoles.
April 11, 2024 | 10:04 EDT
A new Pioneers of Pagonia update has arrived that introduces a co-op multiplayer mode to the cozy Settlers-style city-builder.
April 11, 2024 | 09:02 EDT
Football, Tactics & Glory designer Andriy Kostiushko has announced Threads of War, a game inspired by the Ukraine war and made with his 11-year-old son.
April 10, 2024 | 09:07 EDT
Black Salt Games and movie production company Story Kitchen have announced a live-action Dredge movie. Yes, you read that right.
April 9, 2024 | 12:07 EDT
Reinforcing Whitethorn Games' catalog of colorful chronicles, Balloon Games' Botany Manor fits right in with its wholesome cast. But does it flourish with wonder, or wilt with frustration? Read our Botany Manor review to find out more.
April 8, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Indie studio Vlambeer, best known for games like Nuclear Throne and Luftrausers, has returned, but one of its co-founders isn't coming back.
April 4, 2024 | 11:03 EDT
Dead Cells studio Motion Twin has revealed the first gameplay footage for its upcoming action roguelite Windblown, and it looks buttery-smooth.
April 3, 2024 | 11:16 EDT
Nightmare Kart, which was known as Bloodborne Kart in a previous life, has a release date, with the affectionate "pastiche" coming in May.
April 3, 2024 | 07:40 EDT
The Rusty's Retirement release date has been revealed, bringing idle farming sim goodness to a desktop near you later this month.
April 2, 2024 | 12:29 EDT
A new open-world Wild West survival game by the name of Forty-Niner has been announced, and it's saddling up next year, with a demo due in fall.
April 2, 2024 | 11:18 EDT
Content Warning is the latest April Fools release from Landfall, the creators of TABS, and its spooktacular goofiness is available free today only
April 1, 2024 | 02:46 EDT
With Balatro capturing the hearts and minds of roguelike lovers and card sharks everywhere, developer LocalThunk has created a compelling core that not only is a fantastic roguelike, but a legitimate placebo to combat gambling addiction.
March 30, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
A new Rain World expansion has been announced, and although it doesn't have a release date yet, it looks just as beautiful and brutal as you'd expect.
March 29, 2024 | 11:25 EDT
The Triple I Initiative Showcase has been announced by creators of hits like Terraria, Vampire Survivors, and V Rising, bringing big indie news next month
March 28, 2024 | 01:00 EDT
Earthblade, the next game from Celeste and TowerFall creator Maddy Thorson, has been delayed beyond 2024, according to Thorson's studio Extremely OK Games.
March 28, 2024 | 09:27 EDT
Our Open Roads review takes a look at the Open Roads Team's narrative adventure all about a mother and daughter uncovering their family's secrets.
March 27, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Miju Games has announced a full The Planet Crafter release date, with the 1.0 version of the planetary open-world survival game coming in April.
March 27, 2024 | 10:32 EDT
Finnish post-apocalyptic adventure game Rauniot finally has a release date, over four years after it was initially announced.
March 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
The Cassette Beasts multiplayer release date has been revealed, with the island of New Wirral welcoming additional players in May.
March 25, 2024 | 10:39 EDT
The developer of the indie fighting game Coreupt released another trailer, introducing three characters, Wolf, Vector, and Revolver
March 25, 2024 | 05:40 EDT
Take a look at our Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge preview from PAX East 2024. We got hands-on Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge gameplay and spoke with the developers.
March 22, 2024 | 01:27 EDT
Pathless Woods, a cozy open-world survival crafter inspired by ancient Chinese culture, has set its Early Access release date for April.
March 22, 2024 | 11:17 EDT
The Broken Roads release date has been revealed, with the Mad Max-meets-Disco Elysium CRPG due to land on PC and consoles next month.
March 21, 2024 | 10:37 EDT
Developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack have announced that indie card roguelike Balatro has smashed through the million sales barrier.
March 18, 2024 | 09:17 EDT
Today Billy Basso and Bigmode Games announced a release date for Animal Well on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and it's quite soon.
March 17, 2024 | 07:35 EDT
Sabotage Studio announced that its beautiful JRPG-inspired pixel art RPG Sea of Stars has passed a relevant milestone and is getting a juicy new mode.
March 13, 2024 | 01:25 EDT
Stunlock Studios has announced the V Rising 1.0 release date, with the vampiric open-world survival game heading to PC in May and to PS5 at a later date.
March 13, 2024 | 09:25 EDT
LocalThunk and Playstack's indie card roguelike Balatro has managed to cross half a million sales within its first ten days.
March 6, 2024 | 09:34 EST
Today Sony Interactive Entertainment presented the lineup of games sponsored via the India Hero Project, designed to support Indian developers.
March 5, 2024 | 12:59 EST
For those who love Japanese games, a new feature page has been launched on Steam to promote games made in Japan.
March 4, 2024 | 12:30 EST
In the wake of Sonic Mania becoming a runaway success, Christian Whitehead has formed a new studio. But is Penny's Big Breakaway the delightful debut of a superstar?
March 1, 2024 | 10:30 EST
Today Toys for Bob announced that it's going independent, spinning off from its former parent company Activision, which is now owned by Microsoft.
February 29, 2024 | 02:04 EST
Poncle has released a new Vampire Survivors update, adding a cosmic new stage, two new characters, and more to the auto-shooter.
February 29, 2024 | 09:57 EST
Stardew Valley developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone finally announced the release date of update 1.6 for the ultra-popular farming sim.
February 26, 2024 | 02:53 EST
Ghost Ship Publishing and Funday Games have released the first major Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor roadmap, teasing what's coming to the auto-shooter.
February 21, 2024 | 09:19 EST
Palworld developer Pocketpair has revealed how it plans to combat cheating and fraudulent behavior within the game in future updates.
February 16, 2024 | 09:07 EST
Dead Cells studios Motion Twin and Evil Empire have confirmed that major updates for the game will end after the upcoming Update 35.
February 9, 2024 | 09:39 EST
Norland, a medieval kingdom sim being published by the Manor Lords folks, has been delayed until summer so the devs can add more features.
May 2, 2024 | 10:06 EDT
Rusty's Retirement, a rather neat little desktop idle farming sim, has managed to cross a pretty big sales milestone in less than a week.
May 1, 2024 | 10:14 EDT
The Manor Lords price, long a topic of discussion among prospective players, has finally been revealed, and the game's player count is growing fast.
April 26, 2024 | 10:54 EDT
Hooded Horse and developer Slavic Magic have revealed the Manor Lords global release timings, so check them out to know exactly when you can play it.
April 24, 2024 | 09:26 EDT
The Wayward Realms, an RPG designed by former The Elder Scrolls staffers, is heading to Kickstarter to realize its grand dreams next month.
April 23, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Red Hook Studios has announced that Darkest Dungeon 2, the followup to 2016's unutterably bleak dungeon-crawler, will hit PlayStation in July.
April 18, 2024 | 12:21 EDT
A trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 appears to have leaked ahead of an announcement by Warhorse Studios later today.
April 18, 2024 | 10:28 EDT
nintondoDuring today's Nintendo Indie World showcase, we got a glimpse of some indies heading to the Nintendo Switch this year, as well as a surprise announcement.
April 17, 2024 | 10:47 EDT
Nintendo has announced a new Indie World showcase for tomorrow, and it'll feature around 20 minutes of info about upcoming Switch indies.
April 16, 2024 | 09:37 EDT
Viral indie hit Content Warning has crossed a major sales barrier, and its developers want you to submit your footage for a fun in-game initiative.
April 12, 2024 | 10:01 EDT
Stunlock Studios has revealed exactly what you can expect in V Rising update 1.0, and it's looking like an absolutely massive update.
April 11, 2024 | 11:28 EDT
Farming sim SunnySide, which boasts a focus on modernization and technology, now has an official release date on PC and consoles.
April 11, 2024 | 10:04 EDT
A new Pioneers of Pagonia update has arrived that introduces a co-op multiplayer mode to the cozy Settlers-style city-builder.
April 11, 2024 | 09:02 EDT
Football, Tactics & Glory designer Andriy Kostiushko has announced Threads of War, a game inspired by the Ukraine war and made with his 11-year-old son.
April 10, 2024 | 09:07 EDT
Black Salt Games and movie production company Story Kitchen have announced a live-action Dredge movie. Yes, you read that right.
April 9, 2024 | 12:07 EDT
Indie studio Vlambeer, best known for games like Nuclear Throne and Luftrausers, has returned, but one of its co-founders isn't coming back.
April 4, 2024 | 11:03 EDT
Dead Cells studio Motion Twin has revealed the first gameplay footage for its upcoming action roguelite Windblown, and it looks buttery-smooth.
April 3, 2024 | 11:16 EDT
Nightmare Kart, which was known as Bloodborne Kart in a previous life, has a release date, with the affectionate "pastiche" coming in May.
April 3, 2024 | 07:40 EDT
The Rusty's Retirement release date has been revealed, bringing idle farming sim goodness to a desktop near you later this month.
April 2, 2024 | 12:29 EDT
A new open-world Wild West survival game by the name of Forty-Niner has been announced, and it's saddling up next year, with a demo due in fall.
April 2, 2024 | 11:18 EDT
Content Warning is the latest April Fools release from Landfall, the creators of TABS, and its spooktacular goofiness is available free today only
April 1, 2024 | 02:46 EDT
A new Rain World expansion has been announced, and although it doesn't have a release date yet, it looks just as beautiful and brutal as you'd expect.
March 29, 2024 | 11:25 EDT
The Triple I Initiative Showcase has been announced by creators of hits like Terraria, Vampire Survivors, and V Rising, bringing big indie news next month
March 28, 2024 | 01:00 EDT
Earthblade, the next game from Celeste and TowerFall creator Maddy Thorson, has been delayed beyond 2024, according to Thorson's studio Extremely OK Games.
March 28, 2024 | 09:27 EDT
Miju Games has announced a full The Planet Crafter release date, with the 1.0 version of the planetary open-world survival game coming in April.
March 27, 2024 | 10:32 EDT
Finnish post-apocalyptic adventure game Rauniot finally has a release date, over four years after it was initially announced.
March 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
The Cassette Beasts multiplayer release date has been revealed, with the island of New Wirral welcoming additional players in May.
March 25, 2024 | 10:39 EDT
The developer of the indie fighting game Coreupt released another trailer, introducing three characters, Wolf, Vector, and Revolver
March 25, 2024 | 05:40 EDT
Pathless Woods, a cozy open-world survival crafter inspired by ancient Chinese culture, has set its Early Access release date for April.
March 22, 2024 | 11:17 EDT
The Broken Roads release date has been revealed, with the Mad Max-meets-Disco Elysium CRPG due to land on PC and consoles next month.
March 21, 2024 | 10:37 EDT
Developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack have announced that indie card roguelike Balatro has smashed through the million sales barrier.
March 18, 2024 | 09:17 EDT
Today Billy Basso and Bigmode Games announced a release date for Animal Well on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and it's quite soon.
March 17, 2024 | 07:35 EDT
Sabotage Studio announced that its beautiful JRPG-inspired pixel art RPG Sea of Stars has passed a relevant milestone and is getting a juicy new mode.
March 13, 2024 | 01:25 EDT
Stunlock Studios has announced the V Rising 1.0 release date, with the vampiric open-world survival game heading to PC in May and to PS5 at a later date.
March 13, 2024 | 09:25 EDT
LocalThunk and Playstack's indie card roguelike Balatro has managed to cross half a million sales within its first ten days.
March 6, 2024 | 09:34 EST
Today Sony Interactive Entertainment presented the lineup of games sponsored via the India Hero Project, designed to support Indian developers.
March 5, 2024 | 12:59 EST
For those who love Japanese games, a new feature page has been launched on Steam to promote games made in Japan.
March 4, 2024 | 12:30 EST
Today Toys for Bob announced that it's going independent, spinning off from its former parent company Activision, which is now owned by Microsoft.
February 29, 2024 | 02:04 EST
Poncle has released a new Vampire Survivors update, adding a cosmic new stage, two new characters, and more to the auto-shooter.
February 29, 2024 | 09:57 EST
Stardew Valley developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone finally announced the release date of update 1.6 for the ultra-popular farming sim.
February 26, 2024 | 02:53 EST
Ghost Ship Publishing and Funday Games have released the first major Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor roadmap, teasing what's coming to the auto-shooter.
February 21, 2024 | 09:19 EST
Palworld developer Pocketpair has revealed how it plans to combat cheating and fraudulent behavior within the game in future updates.
February 16, 2024 | 09:07 EST
Dead Cells studios Motion Twin and Evil Empire have confirmed that major updates for the game will end after the upcoming Update 35.
February 9, 2024 | 09:39 EST
Want to own a $1,300 replica Valheim sword? A new Kickstarter campaign from merch studio Heroic Replicas could be for you.
January 29, 2024 | 10:26 EST
A Five Nights at Freddy's spinoff game by the name of Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit has been leaked, then subsequently confirmed by Scott Cawthon.
January 24, 2024 | 08:27 EST
If you're among the millions playing the indie survival crafting game Palworld, there is a specific item that you may want not to use according to its developers.
January 21, 2024 | 11:04 EST
Developer SenseGames and publisher CE Asia announced that the action RPG AI Limit will be released in 2024 for PC via Steam and PS5.
January 20, 2024 | 06:06 EST
Pocketpair says that it's working on a fix for the Palworld server connection issues that have left many players unable to play the game.
January 19, 2024 | 10:04 EST
Vampire Survivors is going to have a very busy 2024, if a new end-of-year roundup on Steam courtesy of developer Poncle is anything to go by.
January 10, 2024 | 09:59 EST
Kinetic Games has released the new Phasmophobia roadmap covering "2024 and beyond", and it includes tons of new features for the spooky horror game.
January 3, 2024 | 10:28 EST
With Balatro capturing the hearts and minds of roguelike lovers and card sharks everywhere, developer LocalThunk has created a compelling core that not only is a fantastic roguelike, but a legitimate placebo to combat gambling addiction.
March 30, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
A quick look at Bitmap Books' latest video game genre compendium release, From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, and what this book offers.
November 14, 2023 | 04:30 EST
30XX's fusion mechanic, which gives players more than 60 different powers, was inspired by a conversation with FTL developer Justin Ma.
August 8, 2023 | 12:25 EDT
Terra Nil is an upcoming "reverse" city builder that shows a harsh reality, but it gives players the chance to build toward a better future.
February 23, 2023 | 11:00 EST
Stardew Valley may have impacted the biggest farming/life sims more than you may realize.
January 14, 2023 | 12:00 EST
Lost Eidolons is Ocean Drive Studio's first game. To learn more about the studio behind this title, we wanted to see how it all started.
November 22, 2022 | 11:00 EST
There was a lot to see this year, with a ton of great games. We whittled down our list as best we could to give you our 13 best games of PAX West 2022.
September 9, 2022 | 01:00 EDT
Simon Chartier of Sweet Bandits Studios shares the story of its upcoming spy game and helps break down some Deceive Inc. gameplay.
July 27, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Neon White does plenty of things right, but its crowning achievement in its user interface. Its HUD shows how to perfect the union of style and substance.
July 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Wondering how to become a video game developer and programmer? We talked with members of the Interactive Media & Game Development program at WPI.
June 21, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Uppercut Games, known for Submerged and its recent sequel, Submerged: Hidden Depths, focuses on relaxing experiences -- but they're not always easy to make.
April 20, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Terraria has a dedicated mod community that creates even more content for the massive survival crafting game. TechRaptor's compiled some of the essentials.
April 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
TechRaptor speaks with Fire Hose President and Founder Eitan Glinert to learn more about Techtonica and how it might stand up to its competition.
April 4, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
On Valentine's Day a decade ago, Dear Esther went from a Source Engine mod to a full-fledged indie game, catalyzing the "walking sim" genre.
February 14, 2022 | 11:00 EST
Heck Deck combines the slow pace of card games with the chaos of bullet hells. To understand the process behind the vision, we spoke with developer Torcado.
January 28, 2022 | 12:00 EST
If you're looking to get all warm and cozy with some video games during Christmas 2021, then these are the games you need to try out.
December 23, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Are you looking for some Christmas games to play this year? Well, then we've got you covered with this list of great Christmas games on Itch.io.
December 22, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Pokemon is not the only monster-taming game. Here are some unique indie-made monster taming games like Pokemon to check out for yourself.
December 10, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Hylics and Hylics 2 combines the use of its disturbing and eldritch designs with the glaring, overbright effects to play up its unsettling daytime horror.
October 29, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Indie games such as World of Horror, VEILED, and The Well showcase the fascinating and unsettling world of horror using 1 and 2-bit retro graphics.
October 11, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The game market is almost overflowing with games about Norse Mythology, but how faithful are they to the stories they're based on? We take a look at this by examining the mythological accuracy of the title Tribes Of Midgard.
September 13, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
We spoke with indie tabletop developers (along with devs in the escape room and arcade spaces) about how the ongoing pandemic has affected their business.
September 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Every year, we pick out the coolest new and upcoming games we saw at Playcrafting's convention in NYC — these games are The Best of Play NYC 2021.
September 2, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Urban Electronic Games' upcoming title "Tontachi" uses augmented reality and the Ethereum blockchain to take virtual pet games to the next level.
August 27, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
There were some nice surprises in the Play NYC 2021 Graffiti Games, a special group of custom games created for the Play NYC gaming convention every year.
August 20, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Lawn Mowing Simulator is masquerading as just another sim game, but it's actually an open-world RPG ready to take players on a heroic adventure.
August 11, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
After a yearlong absence, gaming convention Play NYC 2021 returned to the Metropolitan Pavilion — albeit with some changes to keep everyone safe.
August 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
So many post-apocalypse games take place in wastelands and junk towns. But what if one took place in the only futuristic metropolis left? Welcome to Project Haven, where the last city on Earth is anything but safe.
July 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Pride is a month full of festivities, love, and acceptance. It's come a long way and the LGBTQ+ continues to grow across the world and in media. There are so many identities across the spectrum with a number of characters representing different ones.
June 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim, we explore some extra handy mods, a group of surprisingly deadly bees, and a touching tribute to Berserk author Kentaro Miura.
June 19, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Ruin Raiders combines turn-based combat with roguelike RNG, all while sending you and your animal squad into the depths of maze-like ruins with robots!
June 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Across the over dozen streams during E3, hundreds of games get shown off or receive new trailers. Chances are you may have missed some great games. Here's a few that caught our eye.
June 16, 2021 | 01:37 EDT
Simulation games offer us a relaxing and active escape from our current setting. Hokko Life aims to capture that and its creator Robert Tatnell talks about how it came to be.
June 16, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Going Medieval's save system makes managing your playthroughs a breeze—a must for colony sims and other games in challenging genres.
June 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
We break down some of our recommended picks from the Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid, currently on Itch.io.
June 8, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Here are five wonderfully unique and interesting indie titles coming out next week, including games from Devolver Digital and Team 17.
June 2, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim, we cover a deadly gauntlet that defends your base, a real Tasty Mead recipe, and the epic conclusion of a months-long fanart project!
May 29, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Looking for some cool Valheim building ideas? Check out these 5 Valheim buildings that are less about practicality and more about looking cool.
May 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
We're back with This Week in Valheim! Come check out a cool build from Spirited Away, some pretty cool mods, and more in this week's edition!
May 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
There are countless images of Valheim buildings out there in the world. Here are some that are essential to your survival.
May 15, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This week in Valheim, we check out some pretty big player builds, a cool new mod that adds a drawbridge, a shout-out to the happiest bees, and so much more!
May 8, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Sometimes we wanna feel smart but we don't want to exert ourselves or stress out. Here comes Sizeable, a relaxing and pleasant puzzle game to go through when you need a break or simple escape.
May 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Firewatch helped me reconnect with the wilderness and acknowledge my own grief and loss. This game tackles mental health issues head-on, and tells a brilliant story set in the backdrop of 1989 Wyoming.
May 6, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This week in Valheim, we explore a better way to build, a furious charge of angry Fulings, and what may be the worst storage system design we've ever seen.
May 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
This week in Valheim, we check out some cool 3D-printed creations, some good news from the devs, and one of the most awful mods we've seen to date.
April 24, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
Raising over $1.2 million over the course of a few days, the Friday Night Funkin' Kickstarter is still striving towards its highest tiers of stretch goals.
April 24, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
In Game Grooves, we explore physical gaming soundtracks to tell you what makes them special. Today, we look at the Untitled Goose Game Vinyl.
April 22, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Although language is incredibly important to the foundation of Vokabulantis, it appears to be a smokescreen for something more intentional, something more tender.
April 19, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
We spoke to Falling Squirrel Studios about The Vale, an entirely audio-based game with a driving narrative, combat, exploration, and top-notch voice acting.
April 16, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Dread X Collection: The Hunt is finally here and it's time to bust down some doors with 7 brand-new horror-themed shooter games from great indie developers.
April 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
In our Indika review, we look at a game that features a nun who rides a steampunk bicycle and talks to the Devil about cosmological dualism.
May 1, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
In our Another Crab's Treasure review, we take a look at a Soulslike that takes a fresh and colorful new approach to the genre.
April 24, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Reinforcing Whitethorn Games' catalog of colorful chronicles, Balloon Games' Botany Manor fits right in with its wholesome cast. But does it flourish with wonder, or wilt with frustration? Read our Botany Manor review to find out more.
April 8, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Our Open Roads review takes a look at the Open Roads Team's narrative adventure all about a mother and daughter uncovering their family's secrets.
March 27, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Take a look at our Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge preview from PAX East 2024. We got hands-on Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge gameplay and spoke with the developers.
March 22, 2024 | 01:27 EDT
In the wake of Sonic Mania becoming a runaway success, Christian Whitehead has formed a new studio. But is Penny's Big Breakaway the delightful debut of a superstar?
March 1, 2024 | 10:30 EST
While not currently in season, Zen Studios have seen fit to release a small handful of lovingly-crafted horror experiences in pinball form, but is it the spookfest you always dreamed of fearing? Read our PInball M review to find out more.
December 13, 2023 | 10:00 EST
After entering early access in 2020, Ryseup Studios have finally pushed their FPS roguelite into version 1.0, but is this the upgrade the genre needed? Or is it a failed installation? Read our Roboquest review to find out more.
November 18, 2023 | 11:00 EST
In TechRaptor's On Your Tail preview, you'll learn about a cozy little seaside town, its colorful villagers, and an adorable young investigator.
November 15, 2023 | 11:00 EST
Our Spirittea Review will let you know what we thought of the newest Life Sim game to hit the scene with a bunch of comedic spirits in tow.
November 13, 2023 | 02:47 EST
With Banishers: Ghost of New Eden delayed until 2024, Jusant caps off a rather eventful year for Don't Nod, but is the mountain-climbing adventure game a successful hike? Or a dizzying descent into dullness? Read our Jusant review to find out more.
October 31, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Six years since Parabole released a sleeper hit in 2017's Kona, the winter wonderlands of Northern Canada have returned. Is it ice cold, or does it melt in the sun? Read our Kona II: Brume review to find out more.
October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Diluvian Ultra, a new retro-inspired shooter, looks pretty awesome but leaves a lot of room for improvement.
October 6, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Our Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur review takes a look at this new roguelike with heavy inspirations from Hades. How does it fare?
October 2, 2023 | 04:00 EDT
Pacific Drive is an oddly immersive roguelike whose habitual, methodical mechanics all about caring for a beat up station wagon make for one gripping experience.
September 7, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
From PAX West 2023, Ocean Drive Studios' strategy series returns with a spin-off called Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.
September 7, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Paying homage to a group of notorious old-school games, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a worthy and actually good spiritual successor.
September 6, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Big Boy Boxing, a game heavily inspired by the likes of Punch-Out, makes an impressive showing at PAX West 2023.
September 3, 2023 | 09:30 EDT
Revealed during Xbox's very busy 2023 showcase, Jusant sees Don't Nod stepping away from conventional narratives, and experimenting with climbing mechanics. Is it a successful ascent, or does it fall flat?
August 24, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
In our Blasphemous 2 review, we take a look at The Game Kitchen's second unholy Metroidvania adventure, and it's not entirely without sin.
August 17, 2023 | 08:46 EDT
A sneaky nostalgia mine for all of its inspirations, SOULVARS provides a rapid comfort, providing almost enough context mechanically, but not for those who wish to be attached narratively.
July 1, 2023 | 10:56 EDT
Our Sludge Life 2 review asks one very simple question: were there enough underexplored ideas in vaporwave sandbox Sludge Life to warrant a sequel?
June 27, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Our Tiny Thor review takes a look at a puzzle-platformer starring a child version of the God of Thunder himself, but don't let that fool you: it's hard.
June 13, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
While a summer card game can satisfy for a while, Sunshine Shuffle’s more grounded narrative gets lost in the shuffle with inconsistent pacing and bad sound design.
May 24, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Our Planet of Lana review takes a look at a new cinematic platformer with a gorgeous art style and a whole bunch of spider bots.
May 22, 2023 | 08:00 EDT
Amanda the Adventurer is an analog-horror-inspired first-person horror title from the folks at Dread XP and MANGLEDmaw Games.
April 25, 2023 | 01:25 EDT
In our Otxo review, we take a look at a monochromatic top-down roguelike that borrows heavily from Hotline Miami, but manages to find its own identity.
April 22, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
A near-perfect rendition of fairytales with a modern twist, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is easily one of 2023's best narrative efforts, with consistently engaging gameplay alongside it.
April 19, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Trinity Fusion is a 2D action platformer rogue-lite where players travel through the multiverse and upgrade three versions of themselves to survive and explore a life threatening journey.
April 5, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
In our Gripper review, we take a look at Bulgarian developer Heart Core's first effort, and it feels like there's a long way for the studio to go.
March 29, 2023 | 08:00 EDT
A surprise Sludge Life sequel has been announced, and we sat down with Sludge Life 2 to see how its vaporwave-inflected world has changed.
March 23, 2023 | 01:00 EDT
A powerful narrative journey that utilizes a time loop mechanic for commentary on the cycles we find ourselves in, and utilizes its gameplay to play perfectly alongside the story beats.
March 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
With Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly now mere weeks away, we return to the shop to see if the flavor's still the same, or if the coffee has burned...
March 16, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
The Last Clockwinder is a simple puzzle game that uses the power of VR brilliantly. This is a no-brainer for anyone that owns VR.
March 12, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
In our Bleak Faith: Forsaken review, we look at yet another 3D indie Soulslike that proves the mission to replicate From Software's formula is misguided.
March 10, 2023 | 10:35 EST
A quick burst of platforming goodness, unafraid to be set back by its lack of variety in challenges, and instead focusing on consistently uplifting level design, with a fantastic soundtrack to boot.
February 28, 2023 | 10:30 EST
In our Elderand review, we take a look at a 2D Metroidvania action RPG inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Does it do enough to stand out?
February 16, 2023 | 09:00 EST
What if Hell was a bureaucratic labyrinth? In our Red Tape review, we find out just how nightmarish the concept of Hell Incorporated could be.
February 14, 2023 | 06:16 EST
Perish is a 4-player co-op FPS title that blends aspects of Greek and Roman cultures into a blend of L4D and Dark Souls (not in a cringe way).
February 13, 2023 | 01:15 EST
Straylight is an action-packed VR title that sees you swinging through the dark cosmos like space Spider-Man accompanied by a Sinister Voice.
January 30, 2023 | 10:00 EST
A incredibly insipid journey of bad design, put through the minds of youth that fails to answer any of the questions asked, instead being the kind of point-n-click title that saw the genre die in the minds of the majority.
January 12, 2023 | 03:00 EST
A hearty journey that remains tonally consistent despite its joyous mechanics, with its pointless combat and customization not being enough to drag the experience down.
December 11, 2022 | 09:00 EST
Chained Echoes merges old and new gameplay design to create something fresh.
December 7, 2022 | 12:05 EST
A game seemingly fighting its own presentation and message, The Knight Witch instead alienates the player with smug self-awareness, milquetoast cynicism, and some truly awful genre meshing.
November 28, 2022 | 08:00 EST
A puzzle platformer taking place during an alien invasion, does Somerville manage to impress or should you let the aliens win? Read our review to find out!
November 14, 2022 | 07:05 EST
Beginning as a visual spectacle, Lunistice can frequently fall into 3D platforming tedium as it fails to recognize its own potential or characters.
November 10, 2022 | 09:00 EST
Unique in its presentation, scope and design, SIGNALIS finds itself a seat at the table of an indie movement that’s only just reached the peak.
November 2, 2022 | 12:03 EDT
Ghost Song starts you off with a mysterious character in a mysterious world. Unravel the place and yourself as you upgrade to fight the mutated wildlife.
November 1, 2022 | 01:08 EDT
In our Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers review, we take a look at a game that is both a modern shmup and a retro throwback.
September 23, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Serial Cleaners’ chance to grow brighter and bolder with neo-noir narratives, instead sees itself bogged down in run-of-the-mill nihilism that even affects the gameplay.
September 21, 2022 | 03:00 EDT