Check out the latest TechRaptor Indie Showcases, right here. We'll have a fresh showcase every February, May, August, and November!
Today Indie-focused publiser Devolver Digital announced its financial results for the six months ended on June 30, 2023, showing some decline across the board.
September 25, 2023 | 10:58 EDT
Temtem update 1.5 is here, and developer Crema says it's the game's biggest update since its 1.0 launch back in September last year.
September 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT
Unity revealed a rather radical change to the new pricing policy announced a while ago, following the massive backlash from many of its developers.
September 22, 2023 | 02:10 EDT
Youthcat and Gamera will be adding a Dyson Sphere Program combat system in a major update coming this December, the studios have announced.
September 21, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
The Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier update, previously known as "the Crystal update", now has a release date set for next month.
September 20, 2023 | 09:19 EDT
The upcoming Shadows of Doubt Cheats and Liars update finally has a release date, and it's landing next week, excitingly.
September 19, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
It's time for Dredge update 3, and this new patch is adding a way to change your boat's paint job and flag design, plus more.
September 18, 2023 | 09:23 EDT
After shocking the industry by publishing a new pricing structure for developers using its engine, Unity took to X (formerly Twitter) to apologize and promise change.
September 17, 2023 | 08:07 EDT
We now have a Knight vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur release date, so get ready to delve into the animated world of Arthurian legend.
September 14, 2023 | 08:37 EDT
Today publisher Playism hosted another of its Playism Game Show news livestreams, including some interesting reveals and updates about its games.
September 10, 2023 | 01:05 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
Award-winning independent tabletop developer Jess Levine announces her newest project, Planet Fist. A wargame of satirical sci-fi skirmish storytelling.
September 5, 2023 | 03:40 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
Lost Eidolons developer Ocean Drive has announced Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, a standalone expansion with "tighter" gameplay and roguelite elements.
September 1, 2023 | 09:48 EDT
IL-2 Sturmovik studio 1C has announced The War of the Worlds: Siberia, a reimagined action-adventure video game take on H.G. Wells' classic novel.
August 31, 2023 | 09:01 EDT
Sabotage Studio has announced that Sea of Stars sales have crossed the 100,000 mark within the throwback RPG's very first day on sale.
August 30, 2023 | 07:59 EDT
Singularity 6 has launched Palia update 0.167, which brings the festive Maji Market, a new emote, and lots more goodies to enjoy.
August 30, 2023 | 02:48 EDT
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew developer Mimimi Games has announced that its latest project is also its last as a studio.
August 29, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
It's time for another TechRaptor Indie Spotlight! Today we're showing off 18 upcoming indies games from dungeon crawlers, cozy games, and 3D platformers!
August 28, 2023 | 04:11 EDT
The Touhou Empires, an extensive RTS set across the entire realm of Gensokyo, is now targeting a Q1 2024 release, and a demo will soon be available too.
August 28, 2023 | 10:38 EDT
The Pizza Possum release date has been revealed, bringing animal arcade antics to PC and current-gen consoles next month.
August 28, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Dead Cells update 35 has entered its alpha stage, bringing new curse weapons, enemies, and mutations, as well as new legendary affixes and more.
August 28, 2023 | 08:51 EDT
Wube Software has released new information about the upcoming Factorio expansion, and if you love space, you're in for a treat.
August 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT
The Phasmophobia console release has been pushed back by a few months owing to a "fire incident" in the Kinetic Games offices.
August 25, 2023 | 03:20 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
The Dark Envoy release date has been revealed, with developer and publisher Event Horizon finally announcing when you can get your hands on this CRPG.
August 24, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
The No Man's Sky Echoes update is upon us, bringing a new race of robot friends to meet, new starship combat mechanics, and more.
August 24, 2023 | 09:33 EDT
The Early Access Pioneers of Pagonia release date has been revealed, with the Settlers-inspired strategy title heading to Steam in December.
August 22, 2023 | 08:52 EDT
Battle Brothers studio Overhype has unveiled Menace, a gritty tactical RPG with fully 3D environments, a terrifying enemy to face down, and more.
August 21, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
Publisher Playism hosted its Playism Game Show, and had quite a few games to showcase, focusing on the Japanese indie scene and more.
August 20, 2023 | 01:02 EDT
The super-cool indie title Vulture: Unlimited Frontier is now fully funded on the Japanese Kickstarter-like crowdfunding platform Campfire.
August 18, 2023 | 09:41 EDT
Developer Twigames has announced Hollow Home, a narrative RPG set in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inspired by Disco Elysium and This War of Mine.
August 17, 2023 | 08:50 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
Today developer Teamkill Media announced the release date of its upcoming cosmic horror game Quantum Error, alongside a story trailer.
August 16, 2023 | 02:02 EDT
The first Shapez 2 gameplay trailer is upon us, and it transposes the calming factory processes of the original into full 3D.
August 16, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
The Roboquest release window has been unveiled by RyseUp Studios and Starbreeze, with the robo-roguelite heading to PC and Xbox this fall.
August 16, 2023 | 09:34 EDT
Kinetic Games has announced the Phasmophobia Ascension update release date for later this week, and it'll bring a progression overhaul and more.
August 15, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Indie studio Lab132 has announced Astral Tracks, an indie 3D platformer with a speedrunning focus and absolutely zero microtransactions.
August 14, 2023 | 09:39 EDT
A Savant - Ascent remaster in the works at D-Pad Studio has now become a full-blown sequel, according to the devs, and it now has a release date too.
August 11, 2023 | 09:31 EDT
Escape from Tarkov patch 0.13.5 is very nearly here, and it's bringing a scary new boss to fight, new gear presets, and lots more.
August 10, 2023 | 03:12 EDT
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
Scum update 0.9 is here, bringing two terrifying new enemy types to contend with, as well as a male character model overhaul and more.
August 4, 2023 | 08:16 EDT
The developers of the upcoming mecha game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier have released a demo on Steam that can be downloaded right now.
August 2, 2023 | 06:24 EDT
A new Fort Solis trailer has been released, showcasing the titular fort's eerie atmosphere and teasing protagonist Jack Leary's descent into madness.
August 2, 2023 | 10:28 EDT
Pocketpair has released a new Palworld tutorial video that shows you how to make effective use of your Pokemon-like Pals in combat and base-building.
July 28, 2023 | 08:45 EDT
Toplitz has released a new Sengoku Dynasty trailer, and this one's about all of the benefits hunting wildlife will bring you and your village.
July 24, 2023 | 10:29 EDT
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.
July 22, 2023 | 09:07 EDT
A new, updated Shadows of Doubt roadmap has been released, and new content has been added to the game's schedule going forward.
July 21, 2023 | 09:24 EDT
Today Indie-focused publiser Devolver Digital announced its financial results for the six months ended on June 30, 2023, showing some decline across the board.
September 25, 2023 | 10:58 EDT
Temtem update 1.5 is here, and developer Crema says it's the game's biggest update since its 1.0 launch back in September last year.
September 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT
Unity revealed a rather radical change to the new pricing policy announced a while ago, following the massive backlash from many of its developers.
September 22, 2023 | 02:10 EDT
Youthcat and Gamera will be adding a Dyson Sphere Program combat system in a major update coming this December, the studios have announced.
September 21, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
The Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier update, previously known as "the Crystal update", now has a release date set for next month.
September 20, 2023 | 09:19 EDT
The upcoming Shadows of Doubt Cheats and Liars update finally has a release date, and it's landing next week, excitingly.
September 19, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
It's time for Dredge update 3, and this new patch is adding a way to change your boat's paint job and flag design, plus more.
September 18, 2023 | 09:23 EDT
After shocking the industry by publishing a new pricing structure for developers using its engine, Unity took to X (formerly Twitter) to apologize and promise change.
September 17, 2023 | 08:07 EDT
We now have a Knight vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur release date, so get ready to delve into the animated world of Arthurian legend.
September 14, 2023 | 08:37 EDT
Today publisher Playism hosted another of its Playism Game Show news livestreams, including some interesting reveals and updates about its games.
September 10, 2023 | 01:05 EDT
Award-winning independent tabletop developer Jess Levine announces her newest project, Planet Fist. A wargame of satirical sci-fi skirmish storytelling.
September 5, 2023 | 03:40 EDT
Lost Eidolons developer Ocean Drive has announced Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, a standalone expansion with "tighter" gameplay and roguelite elements.
September 1, 2023 | 09:48 EDT
IL-2 Sturmovik studio 1C has announced The War of the Worlds: Siberia, a reimagined action-adventure video game take on H.G. Wells' classic novel.
August 31, 2023 | 09:01 EDT
Sabotage Studio has announced that Sea of Stars sales have crossed the 100,000 mark within the throwback RPG's very first day on sale.
August 30, 2023 | 07:59 EDT
Singularity 6 has launched Palia update 0.167, which brings the festive Maji Market, a new emote, and lots more goodies to enjoy.
August 30, 2023 | 02:48 EDT
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew developer Mimimi Games has announced that its latest project is also its last as a studio.
August 29, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
The Touhou Empires, an extensive RTS set across the entire realm of Gensokyo, is now targeting a Q1 2024 release, and a demo will soon be available too.
August 28, 2023 | 10:38 EDT
The Pizza Possum release date has been revealed, bringing animal arcade antics to PC and current-gen consoles next month.
August 28, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Dead Cells update 35 has entered its alpha stage, bringing new curse weapons, enemies, and mutations, as well as new legendary affixes and more.
August 28, 2023 | 08:51 EDT
Wube Software has released new information about the upcoming Factorio expansion, and if you love space, you're in for a treat.
August 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT
The Phasmophobia console release has been pushed back by a few months owing to a "fire incident" in the Kinetic Games offices.
August 25, 2023 | 03:20 EDT
The Dark Envoy release date has been revealed, with developer and publisher Event Horizon finally announcing when you can get your hands on this CRPG.
August 24, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
The No Man's Sky Echoes update is upon us, bringing a new race of robot friends to meet, new starship combat mechanics, and more.
August 24, 2023 | 09:33 EDT
The Early Access Pioneers of Pagonia release date has been revealed, with the Settlers-inspired strategy title heading to Steam in December.
August 22, 2023 | 08:52 EDT
Battle Brothers studio Overhype has unveiled Menace, a gritty tactical RPG with fully 3D environments, a terrifying enemy to face down, and more.
August 21, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
Publisher Playism hosted its Playism Game Show, and had quite a few games to showcase, focusing on the Japanese indie scene and more.
August 20, 2023 | 01:02 EDT
The super-cool indie title Vulture: Unlimited Frontier is now fully funded on the Japanese Kickstarter-like crowdfunding platform Campfire.
August 18, 2023 | 09:41 EDT
Developer Twigames has announced Hollow Home, a narrative RPG set in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inspired by Disco Elysium and This War of Mine.
August 17, 2023 | 08:50 EDT
Today developer Teamkill Media announced the release date of its upcoming cosmic horror game Quantum Error, alongside a story trailer.
August 16, 2023 | 02:02 EDT
The first Shapez 2 gameplay trailer is upon us, and it transposes the calming factory processes of the original into full 3D.
August 16, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
The Roboquest release window has been unveiled by RyseUp Studios and Starbreeze, with the robo-roguelite heading to PC and Xbox this fall.
August 16, 2023 | 09:34 EDT
Kinetic Games has announced the Phasmophobia Ascension update release date for later this week, and it'll bring a progression overhaul and more.
August 15, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Indie studio Lab132 has announced Astral Tracks, an indie 3D platformer with a speedrunning focus and absolutely zero microtransactions.
August 14, 2023 | 09:39 EDT
A Savant - Ascent remaster in the works at D-Pad Studio has now become a full-blown sequel, according to the devs, and it now has a release date too.
August 11, 2023 | 09:31 EDT
Escape from Tarkov patch 0.13.5 is very nearly here, and it's bringing a scary new boss to fight, new gear presets, and lots more.
August 10, 2023 | 03:12 EDT
Scum update 0.9 is here, bringing two terrifying new enemy types to contend with, as well as a male character model overhaul and more.
August 4, 2023 | 08:16 EDT
The developers of the upcoming mecha game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier have released a demo on Steam that can be downloaded right now.
August 2, 2023 | 06:24 EDT
A new Fort Solis trailer has been released, showcasing the titular fort's eerie atmosphere and teasing protagonist Jack Leary's descent into madness.
August 2, 2023 | 10:28 EDT
Pocketpair has released a new Palworld tutorial video that shows you how to make effective use of your Pokemon-like Pals in combat and base-building.
July 28, 2023 | 08:45 EDT
Toplitz has released a new Sengoku Dynasty trailer, and this one's about all of the benefits hunting wildlife will bring you and your village.
July 24, 2023 | 10:29 EDT
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.
July 22, 2023 | 09:07 EDT
A new, updated Shadows of Doubt roadmap has been released, and new content has been added to the game's schedule going forward.
July 21, 2023 | 09:24 EDT
A new minigame compilation, Those Games, has been released, and it offers the chance to play the games mobile ads pretend to advertise.
July 21, 2023 | 08:40 EDT
The new Generation Zero Companion Update is here, giving you the chance to meet a robot companion with whom to explore robot-overrun Sweden.
July 18, 2023 | 09:36 EDT
Stardew Valley 1.6 is still coming, and according to creator Eric Barone, it'll be a pretty substantial update, with a new festival and more.
July 18, 2023 | 03:46 EDT
A new dev diary is showcasing some of the changes developer Mauris has made to ground combat in pirate RPG Corsairs Legacy.
July 17, 2023 | 09:45 EDT
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.
July 15, 2023 | 11:58 EDT
During a livestream from Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, Japan, the developer of Eternights Studio Sai teased its next game, which will feature similar themes.
July 15, 2023 | 12:29 EDT
Japanese studio TVT (Tokyo Virtual Theory) has revealed the title, a teaser, and some details about its upcoming Patapon spiritual successor, Ratatan.
July 15, 2023 | 02:52 EDT
Astrolabe Games hosted a presentation at Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, showcasing its upcoming lineup of charming indie games. Tons of indie games.
July 15, 2023 | 01:56 EDT
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
I spoke to Lost Words: Beyond the Page developer, Mark Backler, to speak about how his new game takes players through the grieving process, one platform at a time.
April 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Many complain that game development has become stagnant over the last two generations, but if you look past AAA games to lesser-known indies, you'll find that's simply not the case.
April 6, 2021 | 12:00 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
Whateverland's fun premise and protagonist duo are overshadowed by bugs, poorly designed puzzles and shallow characters in a move that makes us say "whatever."
September 14, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Many have fantasized about quitting their office jobs with flair and style. Now you'll get to do with fists and more in Stick It To The Stickman.
September 2, 2022 | 07:30 EDT
In our Restless Soul review, we take a look at Fuz Games' comedy bullet hell adventure. Will its routine land or will it die a death on stage?
September 1, 2022 | 03:05 EDT
TechRaptor's Mail Time preview let us see what all the buzz is about the upcoming indie 3D platformer and why cozy, cottagecore game fans should be on the look out for this mail delivery service game!
August 26, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
After a promising start, PowerWash Simulator begins to expand in a way you cannot tackle feasibly, but only in scale. It’s one mechanic polished well enough to get by for a short while.
August 20, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
In our Thymesia review, we take a look at a Soulslike that takes more influence from the gothic horror of Bloodborne than from the swords-and-sorcery genre.
August 16, 2022 | 08:00 EDT
Dead by Daylight is a serious game about killers and survivors. Hooked on You flips it on its head by presenting the killers as love interests in their own dating sim!
August 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
An element of Lovecraft stories is the line between reality and the mindscape. This comes through in Dream Cycle, where you play as a magic student looking for her friend across dream worlds.
August 10, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Hard West released a game about fighting outlaws and demons in the old west. Hard West 2 brings it back with a new story, detailed characters with abilities, and improved combat.
August 5, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
While starting strong, The Tale of Bistun loses interest over time, leaving the story, gameplay, and characters to try and make something out of stretched-thin mechanics.
August 4, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Frogun is a heartfelt addition to the wider Platformer genre, bringing some fun new ideas and charm to the table. It's far from a perfect game though, and its flaws hold it back from being an amazing experience.
August 2, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
TechRaptor's The Mortuary Assistant review finds that the game is an immersive mix of demons, trauma, and death that makes for a scary good time.
August 2, 2022 | 08:00 EDT
Moss: Book II is an immensely respectable continuation of the previous framework while not quite ascending the fantastic heights that are within reach.
August 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Sweet Bandits Studios is working on releasing their action-packed spy game Deceive Inc. in 2023.
July 26, 2022 | 09:00 EDT