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Cyber Shadow

Get ready for a retro action-platformer from indie developer Aarne Hunziker with Cyber Shadow. Play as Shadow, a cybernetic ninja who must navigate the ruins of Mekacity. The world has been taken…

January 30, 2021 | 03:53 EST

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Hauma Offers a Taste of Sweet Revenge

Ex-detective Judith is angry. Two years ago, she was attacked by a group of mysterious figures. Though she survived, she lost her job and has been fuming ever since. Hungry for the opportunity for…

February 3, 2021 | 01:00 EST

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Sarawak Review

Sarawak, for those of you who don’t know, is a state in Malaysia on the island of Borneo. The island is home to lush tropical jungles and rainforests and the earliest known settlement in the area…

February 3, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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Disjunction Review

Cyberpunk games are the “in” thing right now. From the blockbuster tentpole releases like Cyberpunk 2077, or hidden gems like Cyber Shadow and Ghostrunner. There's no shortage of genre-pushing and…

January 28, 2021 | 03:05 EST

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Bonkies Review

With its vibrant art, colorful graphics, and simple yet ingenious mechanics, Bonkies brings laugh-out-loud fun to couch co-ops with a touch of ridiculousness. After all, you play as a space-traveling…

January 28, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Lust From Beyond Release Date Delayed to Late February 2021

The Lust from Beyond release date has been delayed to late February 2021 due to the developers needing more time to provide "a truly immersive product" for players. Lust from Beyond is an in-…

January 25, 2021 | 03:51 EST

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Cyber Shadow Review

When it comes to retro action-platformers like Cyber Shadow, there's a lot going against them. Not only are there plenty of pixelated competition on the market, there are many different expectations…

January 25, 2021 | 09:00 EST

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Among Us 2021 Plans Detailed by Developers

The Among Us 2021 plans have been detailed by Innersloth. Aside from a recap on earlier reveals, it has revealed plans to release an Among Us roadmap and more about what's in store for the future.…

January 19, 2021 | 04:46 EST

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Green Hell Update Spirits of Amazonia Part 1 Is a Free New Story Experience

Green Hell update Spirits of Amazonia Part 1 is the newest announced addition coming to Green Hell. It will be a free update to the existing game and is a prequel that takes place before the events…

January 19, 2021 | 10:03 EST

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Bonkies

Bonkies is a brand new, indie party game about cooperation, space construction and the joys of colonizing the solar system as a team of monkeys in this kooky title.  Play with your friends as…

January 24, 2021 | 01:56 EST

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is a 2-D action RPG, where you control two characters on a quest across an apocalyptic fantasy world. After a massive cataclysm, the fallen Kingdom of End is a…

January 24, 2021 | 02:13 EST

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is Both Bleak and Beautiful

With a name like Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, it's hard to know what to expect. It's certainly a mouthful, so it wasn't necessarily the title that caught my attention to this title; rather,…

January 20, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Skul: The Hero Slayer

Skul: The Hero Slayer is an action-platformer with rogue-like elements, where you must guide the lone skeleton known as Skul against the Hero of Caerleon and the Imperial Army, after they wipe out…

January 24, 2021 | 02:08 EST

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Ocean's Heart Review

Ocean's Heart is the kind of game that proudly wears its inspiration on its sleeve. A fantasy adventure on a smattering of islands across the sea that borrows heavily from top-down adventure titles…

January 21, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Skul: The Hero Slayer Review

What happens after the "good guys" win? Once the heroes are triumphant, the demon kings have been vanquished, and the land is restored, what then? Maybe some folks don't want the demon kings to be…

January 19, 2021 | 07:00 EST

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Watch Me Stream My Mental Breakdown Review

Some games will test your intellectual prowess in a battle of wits, while some will challenge your mettle when it comes to might and magic. In Watch Me Stream My Mental Breakdown, you play as a…

January 19, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Sunlight Review

Travel at your own pace. Walk. Breathe. Rest. Walk some more. Don't forget to stop and enjoy the sunlight. You wander through a vibrant, painted forest, idly picking brightly-colored flowers as you…

January 14, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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S.U.M. - Slay Uncool Monsters Review

There's a surprisingly broad niche of educational games targeted primarily at children that find a home in a nostalgic audience. Titles like Letter Quest and its addictive Scrabble like combat and…

January 12, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Watch me Stream my Mental Breakdown

Watch me Stream my Mental Breakdown is a unique strategy game from indie developers Ultaan Games.  Enjoy a quirky little story where you must grind out your follower count as you become a famous…

January 24, 2021 | 02:04 EST

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Crunch Element

Crunch Element is a co-op VR experience from the one-person indie developer Dreamlab XR.  Play online with other players in virtual reality as you place wall charges, throw grenades, and use weapons…

January 24, 2021 | 01:53 EST

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Sunlight

Sunlight is a short, vibrat exploration game from Krillbite Studio, the indie dev team behind games such as The Plan, Mosaic and Among the Sleep.  Go through an uncharted forest, guided by the…

January 24, 2021 | 01:39 EST

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S.U.M: Slay Uncool Monsters

S.U.M: Slay Uncool Monsters is a quirky little educational-puzzle game from developer and producer Doomster Entertainment.   In S.U.M, you take on the roll of a hero in a world filled with uncool…

January 11, 2021 | 04:32 EST

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Loop Hero

Loop Hero is a retro throwback to strategy RPG's of old, from indie developer Four Quarters.  A Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop that has plunged its inhabitants into never ending…

January 16, 2021 | 02:59 EST

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Ocean's Heart

Ocean's Heart is a classic, top-down action-RPG from developer Max Mraz and publisher Nordcurrent.  Play as Tillia, a young woman who sets out to search for her missing father. She eventually…

January 16, 2021 | 03:54 EST

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Loop Hero brings Groundhog Day Fun to Roguelikes

During The Game Awards 2020's pre-show, Devolver Digital announced their latest title, Loop Hero. In the publisher's signature anarchic retro-punk style, it was announced as The Game of the Year of…

January 11, 2021 | 09:00 EST

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Raptor Boyfriend is An Upcoming Game Where You Can Date a Raptor

If you've ever wanted to date a dinosaur, boy do I have a game for you! Raptor Boyfriend is an upcoming dating sim that will let you date a skateboarding velociraptor — and that's not the only…

January 5, 2021 | 04:19 EST

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Coral Island Aims to Blend Farming RPGs and Environmentalism

If you love farming RPGs, a brand-new game is on the horizon: Stairway Games has announced Coral Island, a project coming to Kickstarter that aims to build on the formula of games like Stardew Valley…

January 5, 2021 | 03:50 EST

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Retro ARPG Ocean's Heart Splashes Onto Steam on January 21

Publisher Nordcurrent and developer Maz Mraz has announced that the pixel-art RPG Ocean's Heart will be releasing on PC on January 21st. Created by the creators of Yarntown (which is a Zelda-like…

January 5, 2021 | 11:54 EST

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Super Meat Boy Forever

Super Meat Boy Forever is the super sequel to the massive indie hit Super Meat Boy! Play as Meat Boy or Bandage Girl, who have been living care-free together for years now and have a new baby named…

January 10, 2021 | 08:13 EST

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Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore

What happens after happily ever after? Developer and publisher Dicesuki attempts to answer that age-old question by creating a fandisk of Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore.  A fandisk is a game that…

January 10, 2021 | 08:24 EST

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Xbox Game Pass for January 2021 Includes Torchlight 3, Injustice 2

Megan Spurr, Community Lead at Xbox Game Pass, has announced the latest titles coming to the service, which includes Torchlight 3 and Injustice 2. Other games include eFootball PES 2021 Season Update…

January 5, 2021 | 10:44 EST

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Super Meat Boy Forever Review

Team Meat’s hotly-anticipated blood-spattered auto-runner, Super Meat Boy Forever, has landed. It isn’t a bad game but I couldn’t help find it disappointing. As a sequel to 2010’s highly-acclaimed 2D…

January 4, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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ANNO: Mutationem Delays PlayStation Versions to Q3 2021

It has just been announced that ANNO: Mutationem, the action-adventure RPG set in a cyberpunk world, has delayed its console versions to Q3 2021 while also adding a PS5 version. Check out the full…

December 31, 2020 | 09:45 EST

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Cinderella Phenomenon Evermore Review

I’ve never been a huge fan of Otome games, or dating sims in general. They’re much more my best friend’s thing than mine. However, a few years ago, when browsing on TvTropes, I found a description of…

January 13, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Override 2: Super Mech League

There is nothing in the world that I love more than giant fighting robots. Anything related to Voltron, Gundam, or Transformers is right up my alley, I saw both Real Steel and Pacific Rim more than…

December 29, 2020 | 11:00 EST

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The Sons of the Forest Release Is Set for 2021

The Sons of the Forest release window has been announced for 2021 by developer Endnight Games, meaning that you will at least have a general figure for when the sequel to the indie hit The Forest.…

December 23, 2020 | 04:08 EST

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500 Million People Played Among Us Last Month

Superdata has announced that Among Us has hit 500 million players a month, and it is "by far the most popular game ever in terms of monthly players." However, since the title is not heavily monetized…

December 22, 2020 | 10:29 EST

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Exodemon

Get ready for some fast-paced action inspired by the 90's FPS golden age with Exodemon.  Make your way through maze-like levels as you destroy hordes of enemies with your destructive abilities.…

December 28, 2020 | 01:05 EST

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Hypnospace Outlaw

Get ready for a nostalgia trip with Hypnospace Outlaw, from indie developer Tendershoot and designer Michael Lasch.  Hypnospace Outlaw is a '90s internet simulator in which you play a Hypnospace…

December 28, 2020 | 12:56 EST

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Grand Theft Horse Sim Rustler Launches In 2021

Rustler, a crime sim being billed by its creators as "Grand Theft Horse", is coming to Steam Early Access in 2021. The game is a collaboration between developer Jutsu Games and publishers Games…

December 21, 2020 | 11:16 EST

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Colossus Down

Get ready for a quirky adventure with Colossus Down, produced and developed by indie studio Mango Protocol. Play as Nika, a girl who wants to demolish the entire planet by destroying everything that…

December 19, 2020 | 10:57 EST

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Override 2: Super Mech League

Get ready for some giant mech brawling with Override 2: Super Mech League!  Play as a new pilot and rise through the ranks of the Mech League, where giant mechs, once the planet defenders from…

December 19, 2020 | 10:53 EST

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When the Past Was Around

When the Past Was Around is a melancholic little game about self reflection by indie studio Mojiken. Play as Eda, a girl in her early 20's, who embarks on a small journey of self discovery. Eda is…

December 19, 2020 | 10:50 EST

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Among Us Xbox Release Date Announced for 2021

Green just got a little less sus — an Among Us Xbox release date has been announced for 2021, finally bringing this popular social deduction game to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The game is also now…

December 17, 2020 | 03:12 EST

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Call of the Sea Review

Even the most beautiful of tropical paradises can be host to a dark secret. Are you brave and clever enough to seek it out? Will you answer the Call of the Sea? Plucky, analytical Norah certainly…

January 23, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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The Best Game Music of 2020 - Hades

When it comes to indie games in 2020, Hades very clearly stands out as one of the best. It’s got style and lovable characters, and the core gameplay loop is as addicting as caffeine. Even if…

December 18, 2020 | 12:00 EST

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Among Us Switch Headlines Nintendo Indie World Showcase

Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase has announced new ports and games for the system such as Among Us, Spelunky and Spelunky 2, Fisti-Fluffs, (which is first on the Nintendo Switch), and Very Very…

December 15, 2020 | 12:57 EST

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Colossus Down Review

Side-scrolling brawlers are a difficult genre to get right. The genre goes all the way back to the mid-80s, and video games have tried to emulate or evolve this concept ever since. The issue here…

December 16, 2020 | 10:00 EST