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TechRaptor Indie Spotlight August 2023 - Showcasing 18 Must See Indie Games!

Here at TechRaptor, we can't get enough when it comes to indie games. That's why for our second ever TechRaptor Indie Spotlight, we're cranking up the number of featured games from 14 to 18! In a…

August 28, 2023 | 04:11 EDT

A space-age factory with lots of moving parts out in space in the Factorio expansion Space Age
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Factorio Expansion Officially Called Factorio: Space Age, Targeting A 2024 Release

Factorio developer Wube Software has released new information regarding the upcoming Factorio expansion. The expansion, which will officially be called Factorio: Space Age, will see you building…

August 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT

The player holding a torch and investigating an illuminated campsite in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Console Release Delayed Until October

Kinetic Games has announced that the Phasmophobia console release has been delayed by a few months. In an update on Twitter earlier today, the studio said that a "recent fire incident" in its office…

August 25, 2023 | 03:20 EDT

The key art for Dark Envoy, depicting several of its characters wielding various weapons and magical artifacts
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Dark Envoy Release Date Brings Classic CRPG Tactical Combat In October

Developer and publisher Event Horizon has announced the Dark Envoy release date. The throwback CRPG, which was originally slated to arrive last year, will land on PC on October 24th, the studio has…

August 24, 2023 | 09:49 EDT

A robotic character standing proudly in a futuristic location in the No Man's Sky Echoes update
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No Man's Sky Echoes Update Brings New Story, Deeper Starship Combat, And More

Hello Games has released the No Man's Sky Echoes update, marking the game's seventh anniversary, which it's celebrating this month. The update adds new story which follows on from April's…

August 24, 2023 | 09:33 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Jusant, showcasing the games logo, and the main character walking towards a rocky pillar that goes off-screen.

Jusant Preview - Jus(an)t Over The Hills

If there’s one thing you have to applaud Don’t Nod for, it’s their drive to toy with how stories are told through their games. While their bread and butter reside in Telltale-styled episodic content…

August 24, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

A group of settlers working at a bakery while the town bustles behind them in Pioneers of Pagonia
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Pioneers Of Pagonia Release Date Brings Settlers-Style Fun To Early Access In December

Settlers creator Volker Wertich and studio Envision Entertainment have announced the Pioneers of Pagonia release date for Early Access. The game, which got its first gameplay teaser back in June, is…

August 22, 2023 | 08:52 EDT

Three soldiers looking into the camera in the new Overhype game Menace
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Menace Is A Tactical Sci-Fi Horror Game From Battle Brothers Dev Overhype

Hooded Horse and Battle Brothers developer Overhype have officially unveiled Menace, a new turn-based strategy RPG featuring "intense" turn-based combat and "existential horror". Slated for release…

August 21, 2023 | 08:31 EDT

34Everlast key art
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34EVERLAST, Break Arts 3, Fight Crab 2, EDEN.schemata(), & More Presented at Playism Game Show

Today publisher Playism hosted its Playism Game Show, and had quite a few games to showcase. Playism is known for focusing mostly on the Japanese indie scene and on other indie games featuring an…

August 20, 2023 | 01:02 EDT

Vulture: Unlimited Frontier
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Cool Mecha Game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier Fully Funded on Campfire With 2 Days to Go

Good news for fans of mecha games, as the super-cool indie title Vulture: Unlimited Frontier is now fully funded on the Japanese Kickstarter-like crowdfunding platform Campfire.  Earlier today, the…

August 18, 2023 | 09:41 EDT

14-year-old boy Maxym weeping and surrounded by shadowy figures in the key art for the Ukraine war-inspired RPG Hollow Home
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Hollow Home Is A Disco Elysium-Inspired Narrative RPG About The Ukraine War

Developer Twigames has unveiled Hollow Home, an isometric narrative RPG about life during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Kyiv-based studio says its game is inspired by Disco Elysium and This…

August 17, 2023 | 08:50 EDT

Quantum Error
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Quantum Error Gets Release Date for PS5 & Story Trailer

Today developer Teamkill Media announced the release date of its upcoming cosmic horror game Quantum Error, alongside a story trailer. We learn that the game will release for PS5 on November 3, 2023…

August 16, 2023 | 02:02 EDT

A massive shape-producing factory in Shapez 2
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First Shapez 2 Gameplay Trailer Looks Insanely Satisfying

Developer tobspr Games and publisher Gamera have released the very first Shapez 2 gameplay trailer. If you're not familiar with Shapez, it's a sort of meditative factory sim with shades of popular…

August 16, 2023 | 09:49 EDT

The player reloading their weapon while a giant enemy robot fires at them in Roboquest
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Comic Book-Style Roguelite Roboquest Launches This Fall, Developer Confirms

RyseUp Studios and publisher Starbreeze have announced the Roboquest release window. The roguelite FPS, which blends comic book-style visuals with fast-paced shooter action, will launch in full on…

August 16, 2023 | 09:34 EDT

A logo for the Phasmophobia Ascension update, as well as an ornate crucifix and book
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Phasmophobia Ascension Update Brings Revamped Leveling, New Equipment, And More This Thursday

The Phasmophobia Ascension update finally has a release date. Having been teased and detailed by Kinetic Games for many months, the update is scheduled to launch this Thursday, August 17th, at…

August 15, 2023 | 09:29 EDT

Three players, dressed as a spaceman in a crown, an anime character, and some kind of robot alien, in Astral Tracks
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Astral Tracks Is Bringing Competitive Speedrun Platforming To PC And Consoles

German studio Lab132 has announced Astral Tracks, a 3D platformer that blends procedural platforming with a focus on speedrunning.  Lab132 cites Titanfall and Spider-Man as key influences for the…

August 14, 2023 | 09:39 EDT

A masked character in D-Pad Studio's Savant - Ascent looking down at another theatrical mask
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Upcoming Savant - Ascent Remaster Is Now "Full-On Sequel", Owlboy Dev Reveals

Owlboy developer D-Pad Studio has revealed that an upcoming remaster of one of its earliest games has grown in scope and is now more of a sequel. Savant - Ascent REMIX, which began life as a simple…

August 11, 2023 | 09:31 EDT

The player cautiously walking through the streets of Tarkov in Escape from Tarkov patch 0.13.5
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Escape From Tarkov Patch 0.13.5 Brings New Boss, Gear Presets, And More

Escape from Tarkov patch 0.13.5 is arriving today, bringing with it a new boss to fight, swappable gear presets, and more. Where previous Tarkov updates have focused on improving the game's…

August 10, 2023 | 03:12 EDT

Anunciada descending from on high to address the Penitent One in Blasphemous 2
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Blasphemous 2 Review - Second Verse

The original Blasphemous was a gorgeous, richly detailed Metroidvania full of labyrinthine pathways to explore and grotesque religious imagery to make even the most determined atheist feel like…

August 17, 2023 | 08:46 EDT

Robert Scarpinito from TechRaptor interviews Chris King, the lead developer of 30XX.
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How FTL’s Developer Inspired 30XX's Fusion Mechanic

Inspired by games like Mega Man X, 30XX features two wildly different characters with interesting sets of powers. One of them, Nina, can fuse different boss powers together to create more than 60…

August 8, 2023 | 12:25 EDT

One of the new male player models in the latest Scum update
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Scum Update 0.9 Comes In "Smokin' Hot" With Bunkers, New Enemies, And More

Jagex and Gamepires have released Scum update 0.9, otherwise known as the Smokin' Hot update. Following on from November's 0.8 update, this latest content drop adds new abandoned bunkers to explore…

August 4, 2023 | 08:16 EDT

Vulture: Unlimited Frontier Screenshot
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Promising Mecha Game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier Gets Demo on Steam as Crowdfunding Passes 2 Million Yen

The developers of the upcoming mecha game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier have released a demo on Steam that can be downloaded right now. The demo can be found on the game's Steam page and provides a…

August 2, 2023 | 06:24 EDT

A character talking to another via video link on a futuristic video screen in Fort Solis
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New Fort Solis Trailer Shows The Dark Side Of Mars

A new Fort Solis trailer has been released, showing the psychological terrors that await you on Mars. Titled "Dark Side of the Red Planet", the trailer shows protagonist Jack Leary exploring the…

August 2, 2023 | 10:28 EDT

Three sheep-like Pals toting machine guns in Palworld
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New Palworld Tutorial Video Shows You How To Use Pals Effectively

A new Palworld trailer has been released, and it's offering some info on how you can use Pals effectively during your adventure. The trailer for the unholy Pokemon-esque adventure is titled "Using…

July 28, 2023 | 08:45 EDT

A boy aiming a bow at some barrel targets in Sengoku Dynasty
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New Sengoku Dynasty Trailer Zeroes In On Hunting Systems

Toplitz and Superkami have released a new Sengoku Dynasty trailer, and this one is all about hunting. The new trailer is part of a series called "Pillars of the Rising Sun", which began earlier this…

July 24, 2023 | 10:29 EDT

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Co-op Action Roguelike Game Dragonspire to Shut Down a Few Days After Early Access Release

The online co-op action roguelike game Dragonspire was released in early access on July 15, but its developer, Starmi, is about to shut it down.  In the announcement, Starmi CEO Brian Grayson…

July 22, 2023 | 09:07 EDT

Several voxel people standing around a voxel fire in Shadows of Doubt
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Shadows Of Doubt Roadmap Updated As Early Access Period Is Extended

Indie immersive sim Shadows of Doubt has a brand new roadmap, and more content has been added to the game's future plans. In a new Steam post, developer ColePowered Games says the team has decided…

July 21, 2023 | 09:24 EDT

A stickman in a puzzling situation in Those Games, a new mobile ad-inspired minigame collection for Switch and PC
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"Those Games" Is A New Mobile Ad-Inspired Minigame Collection For PC And Switch

D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft have released Those Games, a new minigame compilation inspired by the games mobile ads purport to be selling. The game's (rather amusing) full title is - deep breath - …

July 21, 2023 | 08:40 EDT

Your little robotic companion in the new Generation Zero Companion Update
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Generation Zero Companion Update Gives You A Little Robot Friend

Systemic Reaction has released the Generation Zero Companion Update, and as the name suggests, it's bringing a brand new robot companion for you to team up with. Previous Generation Zero updates…

July 18, 2023 | 09:36 EDT

The Governor in Stardew Valley saying "what a lovely occasion...It's always a joy to visit Stardew Valley"
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Stardew Valley 1.6 Will Have A New Festival, Secrets, And More

ConcernedApe, also known as Eric Barone, has taken to Twitter to share some new details about what's coming in Stardew Valley 1.6. Remarkably, the developer still doesn't seem to be done with his…

July 18, 2023 | 03:46 EDT

The player facing an enemy on a ship that's been boarded (and is also on fire) in pirate RPG Corsairs Legacy
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Pirate RPG Corsairs Legacy Shares New Dev Diary Detailing Swashbuckling Combat

Upcoming "historical pirate life simulator" Corsairs Legacy has a brand new dev diary, and it's all about how the ground combat system will work. Obviously, in a pirate RPG, naval combat is a…

July 17, 2023 | 09:45 EDT

Anubis in Palworld
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Palworld Reveals Anubis Non-Pokemon in Action in New Trailer

If it looks like a Pokemon, fights like a Pokemon, and sounds like a Pokemon, then it probably is a... Pal. A new trailer of Palworld has been released. The trailer showcases Anubis, one of the Pal…

July 15, 2023 | 11:58 EDT

Eternights Screenshot featuring Yuna
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Eternights Developer Teases Next Game: Will Feature a Dangerous World, Romance, & Relationships

Today, during a livestream from Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, Japan, the developer of Eternights Studio Sai teased its next game. In a livestreamed conversation with Sony Interactive Entertainment …

July 15, 2023 | 12:29 EDT

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Patapon Developers Reveal Spiritual Successor "Ratatan"; Kickstarter Campaign Coming

Japanese studio TVT (Tokyo Virtual Theory) has revealed the title, a teaser, and some details about its upcoming Patapon spiritual successor.  The game, which was provisionally named "Project…

July 15, 2023 | 02:52 EDT

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From "Horny Party Game" Doomsday Paradise to Evotiction, Astrolabe Presents Tons of Games at Bitsummit

Astrolabe Games hosted a presentation at Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, showcasing its upcoming lineup of charming indie games.  We start with the top-down shooter Zombie Soup, developed by AeonSparx…

July 15, 2023 | 01:56 EDT

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Tokyo Underground Killer Looks Stylish & Bloody in New Trailer

Today Osaka-based developer Phoenix Game Productions presented its upcoming title Tokyo Underground Killer at Bitsummit in Kyoto with a new trailer. The game is a first-person action game in…

July 14, 2023 | 10:43 EDT

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Open-World Superhero Game Unrestricted Looks Awesome in New Gameplay Trailer

Japanese developer Indie-us Games presented its upcoming game Unrestricted at Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto with a new trailer, and it appears to be one to watch.  The game is an open-world single-…

July 14, 2023 | 09:12 EDT

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Project Survival and Urban Myth Dissolution Center Announced by Shueisha Games

Today Shueisha Games (which recently released Soulvars) had a pair of interesting games to reveal at BitSummit Let's Go!!, the indie game festival that is being hosted in Kyoto, Japan.  The first…

July 13, 2023 | 11:37 EDT

Traditional Japanese torii with a fox in the middle in Sengoku Dynasty
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Sengoku Dynasty Brings Open-World Feudal Japan To Life Next Month

Toplitz Productions and developer Superkami have announced an Early Access release date for their upcoming feudal Japanese sim RPG Sengoku Dynasty. The game is landing on Steam Early Access on August…

July 12, 2023 | 08:10 EDT

A kingdom full of soldiers and buildings and ready for defending in Thronefall
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Thronefall Release Date Brings Simple But Deep Strategy Next Month

GrizzlyGames has announced the Thronefall release date. The minimalist strategy game, created by the same folks behind stripped-down city-builder Islanders, is heading to Steam via Early Access on…

July 11, 2023 | 09:21 EDT

A merman leaps over a person standing on a beach in Dave the Diver
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(Updated) Dave The Diver Crosses A Million Sales

Update: A quick correction for this story. Dave the Diver has, in fact, sold a million copies since its Early Access release in October 2022, not since its full release in late June. Apologies for…

July 11, 2023 | 09:03 EDT

A group of adventures relaxing around a campfire beneath some tree roots in concept art for the debut game from indie studio Gardens
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Indie Studio Gardens Raises $31 Million From Big Names For Ambitious ARPG

Indie studio Gardens has announced that it's amassed a whopping $31.3 million in funding for its debut project. The studio was announced back in 2022, and after a demo for its first game during this…

July 11, 2023 | 10:04 EDT

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Promising Indie Action RPG Monomyth Reveals Upcoming Content & Lays Out Roadmap to Release

Developer Rat Tower provided a look into the future of its indie action-RPG Monomyth, showing off upcoming content and discussing further beta stages. In a video released today, the developer (who…

July 4, 2023 | 04:19 EDT

Image of Dr Bacon Driving Away with the text "Dave the Diver" Sea People Language Translator Guide above it

Dave the Diver - Sea People Language Translator Guide

As you make your way through Dave the Diver, you'll be offered missions that move the story along. This guide will give you the info you need to complete the "Sea People Language Translator" mission…

July 2, 2023 | 02:02 EDT

Only Up!
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Popular Indie Game Only Up! Suddenly Removed From Steam [UPDATED]

Update: Several hours after having been removed from Steam, the game has been reinstated. At the moment of this writing, the developer has yet to comment on what caused the removal.  Update 2: The…

June 30, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

Ame in Needy Streamer Overload clutching a controller
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Needy Streamer Overload Sales Hit One Million

Satirical anime visual novel Needy Streamer Overload has passed a million sales, developer and publisher WSS Playground has announced. The game was released in January last year and depicts the life…

June 30, 2023 | 09:22 EDT

Billy and Jimmy beat up some enemies in Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
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New Double Dragon Gaiden Trailer Delves Into Roguelite Mechanics

There's a new Double Dragon Gaiden trailer in town, and it's all about showing you how the game's roguelite mechanics will work. Traditionally, Double Dragon has been a fairly straightforward beat-'…

June 29, 2023 | 09:47 EDT

Key art depicting characters looking out over a bustling settlement in Pioneers of Pagonia
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Pioneers Of Pagonia Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Settlers Creator's New Project

The first Pioneers of Pagonia gameplay trailer has arrived, showing some in-engine footage of what you can expect if you play this new city-builder from the creator of the iconic franchise The…

June 29, 2023 | 09:13 EDT