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Today developer Teamkill Media released another brand new teaser trailer of its "cosmic horror" game Quantum Error showing third-person gameplay.
February 18, 2023 | 04:35 EST
Ghost Ship Games, developer of Deep Rock Galactic, has announced that it's opening a new indie publishing wing in the form of Ghost Ship Publishing.
February 16, 2023 | 09:07 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
Beyond These Stars is a new city-builder from Before We Leave developer Balancing Monkey, and it's coming to PC via Early Access this year.
February 15, 2023 | 08:44 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
Teamkill Media released another brand new teaser trailer of its "cosmic horror" game Quantum Error showing a cutscene from the beginning of the game.
February 11, 2023 | 03:00 EST
Today developer Studio Sai provided an update about its upcoming dating sim/action game hybrid Eternights, alongside a new release window.
February 9, 2023 | 12:27 EST
Stunlock has revealed more information about the upcoming free V Rising expansion, which we can expect sometime this May.
February 9, 2023 | 09:46 EST
Morbid: The Lords of Ire, a sequel to The Seven Acolytes, has been announced, and it's apparently heading to Steam sometime this year.
February 7, 2023 | 09:03 EST
Rockfish has finally revealed the full Everspace 2 release date for PC, and the game is also coming to consoles this summer.
February 6, 2023 | 09:24 EST
The bleak and beautiful Metroidvania Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights has managed to cross the million sales barrier.
February 6, 2023 | 09:04 EST
A new fantasy indie roguelite, Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur, has been announced, and it's putting a new spin on the tale of King Arthur.
February 2, 2023 | 09:28 EST
GitHub co-founder Chris Wanstrath has started up a new indie publishing studio called Null Games, and he hopes it'll contribute to a change in the industry.
February 1, 2023 | 11:00 EST
Pugstorm and Fireshine Games have announced the Core Keeper Quality of Love update, which will bring Valentine's-themed content and more next week.
February 1, 2023 | 08:55 EST
The fourth major Stationeers trading update is live, bringing with it sweeping changes to the way that traders and their goods work.
February 1, 2023 | 08:32 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
Going Medieval Update 7 is here, bringing changes to aesthetics, comfort, and ownership, as well as new furniture items and more.
January 30, 2023 | 09:25 EST
Indie developer Polygonomicon released a new video about its upcoming game Varvarion, showing both gameplay and player commentary.
January 29, 2023 | 02:54 EST
Indie developer Sabotage Studio released a new clip of its charming retro-style JRPG-inspired RPG Sea of Stars, showing its dynamic lighting.
January 28, 2023 | 08:07 EST
Today developer Teamkill Media released a brand new teaser trailer of its "cosmic horror" game Quantum Error, showing a new location.
January 28, 2023 | 03:36 EST
Dinkum developer James Bendon has taken to Steam to share what's coming to the Aussie farming sim in the next few months.
January 27, 2023 | 09:43 EST
Today Embers Games announced that its interesting action-adventure game Strayed Lights is coming in spring 2023 for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
January 25, 2023 | 11:47 EST
Back in 1987, Sharp took the world of gaming in Japan by storm with its advanced (for the time) X68000, now this gem is coming back thanks to a crowdfunding campaign.
January 24, 2023 | 01:24 EST
We now have a Curse of the Sea Rats release date, so it won't be long before you can take up your cutlass and become a swashbuckling rat hero.
January 24, 2023 | 09:11 EST
The new Against the Storm Rainpunk update is here, bringing new Rain Engine technology, a Blightrot overhaul, and more to the city-builder.
January 20, 2023 | 09:48 EST
Stardew Valley may have impacted the biggest farming/life sims more than you may realize.
January 14, 2023 | 12:00 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
January 12, 2023 | 12:00 EST
Fabledom is a fairytale city builder coming to Steam Early Access in spring, and it might have a sting in its idyllic fantasy tail.
January 12, 2023 | 09:57 EST
If your idea of Hell is sifting through endless paperwork and getting forms signed in triplicate, then DreadXP's Red Tape is the game for you.
January 11, 2023 | 10:56 EST
If you're on the hunt for a PC98-inspired visual novel with plenty of 80s sci-fi paranoia, then you'll likely love Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog.
January 10, 2023 | 11:07 EST
Dunkey's video game publishing studio Bigmode has announced that it will publish indie Metroidvania Animal Well as its first project.
January 9, 2023 | 08:02 EST
Sabotage Studio released a new clip of its JRPG-inspired RPG Sea of Stars and this one is special, featuring music by Xenogears maestro Yasunori Mitsuda.
January 8, 2023 | 04:30 EST
We Are The Caretakers, a 3D grand strategy RPG title set in a post-apocalyptic world, is launching next week on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
December 29, 2022 | 11:13 EST
The My Time at Sandrock multiplayer playtest is almost upon us, giving you the chance to spend some time in the idyllic town with your nearest and dearest.
December 29, 2022 | 09:26 EST
Escape from Tarkov patch 0.13 is almost upon us, and the long-awaited (and almost mythological at this point) Streets location is finally here...sort of.
December 28, 2022 | 08:58 EST
A new Frozen Flame update is bringing the challenging biome of Dragon's Grove, as well as new quests, building modules, and more.
December 22, 2022 | 01:18 EST
Skul: The Hero Slayer's upcoming Dark Mirror update will become available as an open beta on December 29th, with the full version coming later.
December 22, 2022 | 11:15 EST
After a September 2022 launch, Potion Permit is hitting the ground running with its 2023 roadmap, which includes romanceable characters and more.
December 22, 2022 | 09:37 EST
The next title in Toplitz's successful Dynasty sim series is Pirate's Dynasty, which lets you live the life of a swashbuckling buccaneer.
December 21, 2022 | 09:39 EST
As a part of the five-day winter indie game event, Shinen Games has released The Punchuin, a very interesting game involving a penguin and Punch Mountain.
December 20, 2022 | 03:20 EST
OverSeer Games has announced a January 12th release date for Aquatico, its upcoming survival city builder set on the ocean floor.
December 20, 2022 | 10:33 EST
The Calico: Pawsome Edition update is set to release this month, and with it comes some Cat-tastic mini-games, new animals, and more!
December 19, 2022 | 03:50 EST
The latest Crypt of the NecroDancer update allows players to play as the reaper on PC, a previously-exclusive character on the Nintendo Switch version.
December 19, 2022 | 01:39 EST
Pool Cleaning Simulator is set to arrive on Steam next year, leading us to question what exactly PlayWay is, well, playing at.
December 19, 2022 | 11:34 EST
A new "sequel-sized" Len's Island update is now live, bringing lots of new islands and dungeons to the survival craft-'em-up.
December 16, 2022 | 01:00 EST
This year's Christmas themed update is House Flipper's biggest ever, adding hundreds of new items, as well as new orders, houses, and more.
December 16, 2022 | 10:55 EST
The third major update for Wartales has just added co-op, so you no longer have to fight alone, with up to three other players fighting alongside you.
December 16, 2022 | 09:43 EST
The latest update to My Time At Sandrock, Secret Behind The Mask, brings a major twist to the main storyline focused on Logan's past actions
December 14, 2022 | 03:00 EST
We Are The Caretakers, a 3D grand strategy RPG title set in a post-apocalyptic world, is launching next week on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
December 29, 2022 | 11:13 EST
The My Time at Sandrock multiplayer playtest is almost upon us, giving you the chance to spend some time in the idyllic town with your nearest and dearest.
December 29, 2022 | 09:26 EST
Escape from Tarkov patch 0.13 is almost upon us, and the long-awaited (and almost mythological at this point) Streets location is finally here...sort of.
December 28, 2022 | 08:58 EST
A new Frozen Flame update is bringing the challenging biome of Dragon's Grove, as well as new quests, building modules, and more.
December 22, 2022 | 01:18 EST
Skul: The Hero Slayer's upcoming Dark Mirror update will become available as an open beta on December 29th, with the full version coming later.
December 22, 2022 | 11:15 EST
After a September 2022 launch, Potion Permit is hitting the ground running with its 2023 roadmap, which includes romanceable characters and more.
December 22, 2022 | 09:37 EST
The next title in Toplitz's successful Dynasty sim series is Pirate's Dynasty, which lets you live the life of a swashbuckling buccaneer.
December 21, 2022 | 09:39 EST
As a part of the five-day winter indie game event, Shinen Games has released The Punchuin, a very interesting game involving a penguin and Punch Mountain.
December 20, 2022 | 03:20 EST
OverSeer Games has announced a January 12th release date for Aquatico, its upcoming survival city builder set on the ocean floor.
December 20, 2022 | 10:33 EST
The Calico: Pawsome Edition update is set to release this month, and with it comes some Cat-tastic mini-games, new animals, and more!
December 19, 2022 | 03:50 EST
The latest Crypt of the NecroDancer update allows players to play as the reaper on PC, a previously-exclusive character on the Nintendo Switch version.
December 19, 2022 | 01:39 EST
Pool Cleaning Simulator is set to arrive on Steam next year, leading us to question what exactly PlayWay is, well, playing at.
December 19, 2022 | 11:34 EST
A new "sequel-sized" Len's Island update is now live, bringing lots of new islands and dungeons to the survival craft-'em-up.
December 16, 2022 | 01:00 EST
This year's Christmas themed update is House Flipper's biggest ever, adding hundreds of new items, as well as new orders, houses, and more.
December 16, 2022 | 10:55 EST
The third major update for Wartales has just added co-op, so you no longer have to fight alone, with up to three other players fighting alongside you.
December 16, 2022 | 09:43 EST
The latest update to My Time At Sandrock, Secret Behind The Mask, brings a major twist to the main storyline focused on Logan's past actions
December 14, 2022 | 03:00 EST
A new Northgard DLC pack is out, adding the long-awaited Cross of Vidar campaign and bringing a new faction to the Viking strategy sim.
December 13, 2022 | 11:28 EST
Skullgirls 2nd Encore will be receiving the full Black Dahlia release next year, a massive new Nintendo Switch update, balance changes, and more.
December 13, 2022 | 10:27 EST
Fire Emblem director Masayuki Horikawa and Ender Lilies developer Adglobe have revealed Redemption Reapers, a dark fantasy TRPG coming in February.
December 12, 2022 | 11:46 EST
The Outbound Ghost has been delisted from Steam amid an ongoing feud between developer Conradical and publisher Digerati.
December 12, 2022 | 10:57 EST
Temtem has just released Winterfest, its first ever event, which will allow you and other players to earn points to spend on holiday cosmetics.
December 12, 2022 | 09:40 EST
The Hydroneer farming update has arrived, and with it comes new features such as crops, NPCs that want soup, and vehicles to tend to the crops.
December 9, 2022 | 02:10 EST
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is going to add multiplayer next year, so you'll eventually be able to stare at plastic ducks floating in a pool with friends.
December 8, 2022 | 10:19 EST
The Pokemon-esque title with shooting 'Pals' has just unveiled a new trailer that names some of the Pals you'll be fighting alongside.
December 5, 2022 | 09:37 EST
Pathea Games, the developers and publishers of My Time at Sandrock and My Time At Portia, have announced Let's School, a pixel-style sim game.
December 2, 2022 | 09:20 EST
The Brewpub Simulator free playtest has begun on Steam, allowing players a first look at what it takes to be a successful brewer and beverage seller
November 30, 2022 | 03:27 EST
The latest Scum update, Going Nuclear, adds modular base building, farming, a nuclear power plant POI, radiation, modular vehicles and more.
November 30, 2022 | 10:57 EST
Starship Troopers: Extermination is a sci-fi co-op FPS title that will put you in the shoes of a Deep Space Vanguard Trooper trying to reclaim planets.
November 28, 2022 | 10:52 EST
The newly released King Arthur: Knight's Tale Update and DLC adds in a skirmish game mode, mini-scenarios to play through, and more.
November 23, 2022 | 11:01 EST
In the My Time at Sandrock November update coming later this week, you'll be visited by an old pal from My Time at Portia and explore new areas.
November 21, 2022 | 10:47 EST
Problems with older Windows OS versions have seen Nobody - The Turnaround removed from sale temporarily, with no timeframe for its return yet.
November 18, 2022 | 10:30 EST
A Frozen Flame roadmap has been released alongside the game's Early Access launch, revealing what you can expect over the next few months.
November 17, 2022 | 10:54 EST
If you've been waiting for a cyberpunk dinosaur repair shop sim to come along, then you are, quite bafflingly, in luck thanks to Dynopunk.
November 16, 2022 | 10:51 EST
Satisfactory Update 7 is finally here (on the experimental branch, at least), and you'll be pleased to know Blueprints are finally available.
November 15, 2022 | 10:23 EST
Indie developer TJATOMICA has had a Superman demo project, which is available for free on Itch.io, stolen by Steam scammers.
November 14, 2022 | 08:58 EST
Dinkum players want to see more NPCs, more animals, and more activities, according to a survey carried out by developer James Bendon.
November 11, 2022 | 10:48 EST
The latest Prison Architect DLC is a mini-expansion that will offer high-tech features for players to better manage their compounds and inmates.
November 10, 2022 | 10:38 EST
The Tower -To the Bottom- is a roguelike deckbuilder that will have you choose from 20 children and escape from The Tower in real time this January.
November 10, 2022 | 09:51 EST
We finally have a full Kynseed release date, with the multi-generational life sim from ex-Fable luminaries launching on Steam on December 6th.
November 10, 2022 | 08:44 EST
Another Nintendo Indie World Showcase has rolled around, so here's a recap of everything shown off during today's presentation.
November 9, 2022 | 12:34 EST
A second Dead Cells Everyone Is Here update has arrived, and it's bringing indie crossover content from a variety of popular hits.
November 7, 2022 | 11:19 EST
The latest major update to Going Medieval adds in terraforming, custom difficulty, new animals and behavior, and other tweaks and improvements.
November 7, 2022 | 11:12 EST
Sweet Bandits have announced a Deceive Inc closed alpha, so you might be able to check out this multiplayer spy FPS very soon indeed.
November 7, 2022 | 09:54 EST
The Stationeers farming update is now live and features several quality-of-life changes as well as new farming challenges, perennials, and more.
November 4, 2022 | 02:52 EDT
A new game by the name of Abortion Bus is aiming to raise awareness and funds for abortion in Texas, where restrictive laws make abortion nigh-inaccessible.
November 4, 2022 | 11:59 EDT
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Repentance update is the biggest one yet, making a whole lot of small changes that add up to something major.
November 4, 2022 | 11:52 EDT
Unpacking sales have passed the one million mark, and the developer is sharing some fun stats and launching new merch to mark the occasion.
November 4, 2022 | 09:28 EDT
The early access Frozen Flame release date has been revealed, giving new insight into what to expect, gameplay footage, and more.
November 3, 2022 | 01:29 EDT
The Core Keeper desert update is arriving next week on November 10th, bringing with it a new biome, 12 new critters, new tracks, and more.
November 2, 2022 | 10:57 EDT
After many years of patiently waiting, we finally know when it'll be time to unleash chaos, as the Dwarf Fortress Steam release date has been revealed.
November 1, 2022 | 11:10 EDT
Cataclysm is a game that was in development for an insanely long time, but since the original is dead, Dark Days Ahead moves in to take its place.
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We managed to get in touch with Eugene Ivanov, an indie developer part of a recent Facebook group speaking out against problems with Steam Greenlight.
November 9, 2014 | 09:00 EST
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September 29, 2014 | 01:00 EDT
We had a chance to sit down with GameArt Studio's ANdreas Mellenthin to talk about the company's games and the developers' backgrounds.
January 28, 2014 | 09:00 EST
There are plenty of games that have you play as Vikings but not many that have you resist them. Gloria Victis: Siege Survival puts in the various shoes of civilians trapped in a castle under Viking siege. You must guide people and use resources tactfully to stay alive, support the defenders and pray that help arrives soon.
May 17, 2021 | 03:05 EDT
Sometimes even the most powerful beings need a helping hand and that's why Merlin is extending his. Take control of a handful of warriors picked by you and Merlin to fight against the invading cosmic horrors. Use strategic thinking and hope luck is on your side to try and reach journey's end.
May 14, 2021 | 10:30 EDT
Before We Leave is a non-violent 4X strategy game that is perfect for newcomers, but its lack of challenge and overly simplified mechanics will leave genre veterans bored.
May 13, 2021 | 09:30 EDT
Void Arena aims to be a better kind of RPG with no player levels, attribute points, or skill points. Can it deliver on that promise? Read on to find out!
May 7, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
There aren't that many adventure games that are both relaxing or engaging. TASOMACHI tries to hit these notes by being about fixing an airship by exploring various ghost towns, but misses each one. However, it may work as an effective sedative.
April 28, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
War Mongrels is an isometric real-time action game that puts you in the jackboots of two German deserters during the final days of World War II.
April 27, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
Rain On Your Parade is a clever little puzzle game that references and spoofs dozens of popular video games.
April 14, 2021 | 10:30 EDT
There are so many game about being conquering Vikings but not many about enduring them. Siege Survival: Gloria Victis is game about a group of civilians and soldiers holding against an overwhelming Viking force. How long will you last?
April 14, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
The Shore is the first game by 3D artist Ares Dragonis, telling the story of a man stranded on a mysterious island and beset by cosmic horrors.
March 31, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
We take a look at PolyAmorous' narrative adventure game Paradise Lost. It's not a John Milton adaptation, but an alternate-history game about Nazis. Kinda.
March 24, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness mixes charming adventure game aesthetic with horrid cosmic beings from beyond our comprehension.
March 23, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
We take a look at retro side-scrolling shooter Dogworld. It's a Cave Story-inspired tale of dogs, rogue artificial intelligences, and lots of bullets.
March 18, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
We take a look at Soulslike Pascal's Wager, which is making the jump from mobile to PC. It has nothing to do with the 17th-century philosophical quandary.
March 11, 2021 | 12:00 EST
The survival elements of Breathedge are pretty standard fare for the genre, but its hard to enjoy the experience due to dated humor and its insistence on abandoning its best elements halfway through.
March 9, 2021 | 12:00 EST
This preview for Lust from Beyond manages to be extremely boring and unforgettable despite it being marketed as an erotic horror game.
March 2, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Sometimes you just go camping with your friends, get too drunk, and try to fend off demonic possession.
March 2, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Curse of The Dead Gods is an extremely addicting roguelike that features deeply rewarding and exciting combat mechanics.
February 23, 2021 | 12:00 EST
We take a look at Clever Beans' open-world Soulslike Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King. Will it bring something new to the genre?
February 17, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Solas 128 is a brand-new synthwave-themed puzzle game from Amicable Animal, available now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.
February 9, 2021 | 11:00 EST
We take a look at Little Nightmares 2 and if it can hold a candle to the original game.
February 9, 2021 | 10:00 EST
The Spirits of Amazonia update grants a lot of new and interesting features for Green Hell, and adds in an engaging storyline as well that is exciting for newcomers and veterans of the game alike.
February 7, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Attacked and left for dead, an ex-detective tries to get her revenge on the people who wronged her. She quickly finds herself in over her head with a vast conspiracy.
February 3, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Run and tumble through the future in Lunark, an upcoming indie 2D sci-fi platformer with gorgeous retro graphics.
February 3, 2021 | 10:00 EST
Olija is a pixel-art platformer telling the tale of Lord Faraday, a man trying to save his failing town who finds himself in a mysterious, dark land.
January 28, 2021 | 09:00 EST
Gods Will Fall is a good-looking and atmospheric roguelike, but its weak controls and repetitive nature make it hard to replay.
January 28, 2021 | 08:00 EST
Adventurer Norah follows her missing husband to a beautiful tropical island with a deadly secret in this "Lovecraft-lite" puzzle game
January 23, 2021 | 12:00 EST
We take a look at Skul: The Hero Slayer, a roguelite platformer in which you must use a variety of heads to rescue your king from human captivity.
January 19, 2021 | 07:00 EST
Wander through a living painting, pick some flowers, and listen as the trees spin you a story
January 14, 2021 | 10:00 EST
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Per Aspera is a city builder on a planetary scale. Mine for resources, build factories, keep your colonists happy, and ultimately make Mars capable of sustaining human life. But be careful - you aren't alone up there!
December 3, 2020 | 12:00 EST
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Strobophagia: Rave Horror is an atmospheric survival horror game which attempts to blend rave culture, EDM music, classical references and subtle terror, but doesn't always succeed.
November 7, 2020 | 01:00 EST
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