Going Medieval Dev Diary Reveals New Social Interaction System
We've got our first info about the next Going Medieval update, and if you're hoping for more social settlers, you'll like this one.
February 20, 2023 | 09:14 EST
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We've got our first info about the next Going Medieval update, and if you're hoping for more social settlers, you'll like this one.
February 20, 2023 | 09:14 EST
The developers of Sea of Stars at Sabotage Studio have released another gameplay clip and provided more juicy details about the game.
February 19, 2023 | 02:32 EST
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
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
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
For the first time, a Riven remake for modern systems has just been announced, with the news coming on the 25th anniversary of its original release.
October 31, 2022 | 10:56 EDT
Her Story developer Sam Barlow says he was offered "exposure" to put his game in Tesla's cars, and Untitled Goose Game's publisher has a similar story.
October 31, 2022 | 10:37 EDT
A new detective is in town in Between Horizons, an upcoming 2.5D semi-open world story-driven adventure game
October 28, 2022 | 12:09 EDT
The latest Mordhau update offers a new map, dungeon, weapon skins, the option to change your body type to become a female character, and more.
October 27, 2022 | 09:51 EDT
Investigate those beyond the grave in The Graveyard Union, an upcoming FMV-style point-and-click adventure game with a twist.
October 26, 2022 | 12:13 EDT
Laps Games and Iceberg Interactive have announced that Land of the Vikings, a Norse city builder, will be launching on Steam Early Access next month.
October 25, 2022 | 08:00 EDT
The Nobody - The Turnaround release date has just been announced, which means you'll be able to play through the survival sim very soon.
October 24, 2022 | 10:19 EDT
The Kerbal Space Program 2 Early Access release date has been revealed, with Intercept's space sim launching on PC in February.
October 21, 2022 | 10:57 EDT
Pathea Games has detailed what's coming in the next My Time at Sandrock update later this month, including a pet system and more.
October 21, 2022 | 09:58 EDT
The V Rising Halloween event will soon bring free DLC, a free to play weekend over Halloween, and an update on October 24th that adds a new spooky preset.
October 20, 2022 | 11:35 EDT
Landfall has revealed the Totally Accurate Battle Simulator Switch release date, along with a list of changes needed to make the game run on the console.
October 20, 2022 | 10:53 EDT
The Lords and Villeins release date has been revealed, with the full version of the colony-building sim headed to Steam on November 10th.
October 19, 2022 | 12:04 EDT
A PlateUp! Halloween update is coming next week, bringing spooky hats, devilish new dishes, and plenty more ghoulish fun besides.
October 19, 2022 | 09:53 EDT
The latest Planet Crafter update, Lore & Automation, adds a lot more to do to the Steam Early Access title, such as finding and exploring 3 secret biomes.
October 17, 2022 | 11:02 EDT
Gloomwood is an interesting title that thrives upon subverting expectations.
June 22, 2020 | 12:00 EDT
How tight can your fight be? Fights in Tight Spaces is all about fights in some of the tiniest grids I have ever seen. These fights are tight. Tight as in they're awesome, but also in the small sense. What I'm saying is... okay, look, the game is called Fights in Tight Spaces and that should tell you all that you need to know. I tried the demo out, because yeah, that appeals to me.
June 20, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
Paradise Lost is a new alternate reality adventure game from developer PolyAmorous and publisher All in! Games. The demo throws you in with absolutely no context but you're playing as a 12-year-old Polish boy investigating a Nazi bunker in the 1980s. In this version of history, the Nazi's released nukes at the end of the war and attempted to flee underground. From the first-person perspective of this boy, you learn about what happened in the bunker after the bombs dropped.
June 19, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
TechRaptor reviews The Academy, the puzzle game aspiring to mix Professor Layton and Harry Potter together, only to trip and fall on its face.
June 19, 2020 | 09:00 EDT
In Waking a version of yourself falls into a coma you have to use memories and good vibes to fight back and wake up. Or die trying.
June 16, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Based on the incredible board game Blood Rage by Eric M. Lang, this digital implementation does a disservice to its source material with bugs and poor UI.
June 11, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
D'Avekki Studios returns with Dark Nights, an FMV spinoff that improves on the burgeoning Interactive TV genre spearheaded by Netflix.
May 19, 2020 | 10:00 EDT
The legacy worker placement strategy board game Charterstone makes a big splash in its transfer over to digital with help from clean UI and clever design.
May 16, 2020 | 12:00 EDT
We take a look at Tales from Off-Peak City Vol. 1, the latest oddity in the Off-Peak series, challenging you to steal a saxophone.
May 16, 2020 | 11:30 EDT
TechRaptor sits down with Half Past Fate, a casual indie game about life, love and a sprinkling of inevitability, with plenty of feelings.
March 13, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
TechRaptor takes a look at Death and Taxes, the debut game from Placeholder Gameworks, where you assume the role of a Grim Reaper - and change the world.
February 28, 2020 | 11:00 EST
Tricky to learn and satisfying to master, Shadow Fencer Theatre features basic, but hilarious QWOP-style swordplay. It is an artistic treat, a brilliant merging of old-timie visuals and modernized music. What Shadow Fencer Theatre lacks in content, it makes up for in style.
June 25, 2019 | 11:00 EDT
My Friend Pedro is like if Sonic the Hedgehog went on a drug-fueled killing spree. It's a ridiculous whirlwind of flashy dives, stylish shooting, and accidentally amazing trick shots that refuses to take itself seriously.
June 20, 2019 | 11:00 EDT
If you can get over the fact that Gato Roboto doesn't revolutionize the Metroidvania genre, you're in for a fun time. With an incredibly charming art style and genuinely fun gameplay, you won't regret aiding Kiki on this action-packed adventure.
May 30, 2019 | 11:00 EDT
Void Bastards is a work of art, not only in its visuals but also in gameplay. The progression is strong and the gameplay is a blast. Exploring each derelict ship was a treat, and I can't wait to dive back into the Sargasso Nebula for more fun.
May 28, 2019 | 01:00 EDT
Boasting surprising depth and an engaging world, Figment is proof that something that looks geared towards a younger audience can be enjoyed by everyone.
May 23, 2019 | 12:00 EDT
Rainswept has an interesting plot, well-written characters and a distinctive visual style, although a few bugs and overly simplistic gameplay do let it down a bit.
May 1, 2019 | 12:00 EDT
Yuppie Psycho is one of the few survival horror games to keep me on the edge of my seat. Though occasionally bizarre and tonally strange, it has the all the makings of a great adventure.
April 25, 2019 | 02:00 EDT
A fun, but frustrating, bullet hell shooter with some of the best damn pixel graphics and chiptune sounds out there.
April 25, 2019 | 11:00 EDT
Katana Zero's gameplay is genuinely fantastic. It's the perfect choice for someone looking for the next frantic and challenging indie darling.
April 18, 2019 | 11:00 EDT
Vignettes' puzzles and charm manage to overcome a few segments that don't work very well.
March 28, 2019 | 02:00 EDT
YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG is an earnest love letter to the culture and video games of the 1990s. Its novel take on JRPG combat pairs with an abundance of style and a memorable soundtrack to make a charming yet familiar experience.
January 16, 2019 | 12:24 EST
Vane's first fifteen minutes are amazing. Then the game plummets in quality faster than a diving bird. Tons of glitches, obtuse puzzle, terrible controls, an awful camera, and stuttering frame rate keep Vane from being worth your time.
January 15, 2019 | 10:00 EST
The Messenger succeeds in just about everything it does. It's a masterful retro throwback with challenging action-platforming and a charming story to tell. At the same time, its mastery of revealing itself over its ten-hour runtime and pushing the player forward is something that every modern game could learn from.
August 29, 2018 | 07:30 EDT
The King's Bird captures a freewheeling spirit in its aerial platforming but doesn't do enough to leave a mark with anyone but the most hardcore.
August 23, 2018 | 10:00 EDT
Grand Class Melee 2 is a pixel-art combat arena game that pits you and up to three friends against impossible odds to test your skill.
February 14, 2015 | 09:00 EST
The Incredible Baron is an explorative puzzle game that tasks you with exploring an island to discover all the species living there.
February 6, 2015 | 09:00 EST
Choice of the Deathless is a choice-based narrative adventure game that follows the tale of the lawyers of the underworld.
February 3, 2015 | 09:00 EST
I Am Bread is a successor to Surgeon Simulator that tasks the player with fumbling their way through being a piece of bread trying to find a toaster.
January 11, 2015 | 11:00 EST
Wrack is a cel-shaded FPS title that strips back most of the concerns of modern gaming to focus exclusively on hyper-fast shooter gameplay.
January 8, 2015 | 09:00 EST
Scrolls is Mojang's tough follow-up to Minecraft, this time they've created a TCG-like game with elements from regular board games.
December 27, 2014 | 09:00 EST
Edna & Harvey The Breakout is a classic old-school point-and-click adventure game that puts you in the straight-jacket of a mental patient.
December 26, 2014 | 09:00 EST
This War of Mine is a war survival game from 11 bit studios that attempts to accurately recreate the feeling of being a civilian caught up in a war.
December 25, 2014 | 10:00 EST
Crusaders Quest is a free-to-play Android/iOS title that harkens back to the 16-bit era both graphically and in terms of gameplay too.
December 21, 2014 | 09:00 EST