NEWS
Dead Format: A Terrifying Tribute to VHS, Body Horror, and Forgotten Memories
There’s a strange, magnetic charm in the sound of a tape rewinding, in the flicker of a VHS coming to life on screen. It’s within that forgotten analog…
INDIE GAMES
Independent Video Game Insights & Reviews
Explore the creative frontier of independent video games crafted by solo developers or small, passionate teams. In this section you’ll find:
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In‑depth reviews, critiques and playable analyses of top indie titles.
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Regular updates on new indie releases, early access launches and hidden gems.
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Expert features on indie game development, design innovation, and team stories.
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Comprehensive feedback and community discussion on mechanics, narrative, art‑style, and platform support.
Whether you’re a gamer searching for fresh experiences or a developer seeking insight into the indie scene, our hub covers every aspect of the indie gaming world — from prototype to post‑launch, across PC, console and mobile platforms.
REVIEWS
The Gunk Review: Healing a Corrupted World, One Gunk at a Time
The Gunk is an action-adventure game with strong exploratory elements and a distinct focus on environmental storytelling, designed to transport players into an alien world brimming with mystery…
REVIEWS
Absolum Review – the beat ’em up according to Dotemu
Already when we covered the demo, Absolum's potential was quite clear. A layered moveset that enhances combat, mixed with a roguelite element that makes each run different and…
NEWS
Please, Watch the Artwork – A Demo of a Night at the Museum with a Sinister Twist
After Mondrian and Ensor, Thomas Waterzooi returns with a new aesthetic experiment: Please, Watch the Artwork — a demo that turns Edward Hopper’s American Realism into a game…
NEWS
Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator — A Demo That Doesn’t Go Far
Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator is a new survival and driving title developed by Mindflair Games LTD and published by Excalibur Games, set to launch in Early…
NEWS
Marvel Cosmic Invasion – Demo preview
Marvel Cosmic Invasion presents itself as a side scrolling beat ’em up with some original solutions. Dotemu and Tribute Games return together to give life to a nostalgic…
REVIEWS
Yooka-Replaylee Review – The Return of a Platformer with a Rare Heart
Yooka-Replaylee is downright adorable. Let’s get that out of the way first. Eight years after the debut of the chameleon–bat duo, Playtonic Games returns with a reimagined edition…
NEWS
Restore Your Island – Our First Impressions of PaiBand’s Eco-Friendly Cozy Sim Demo
Developed and published by PaiBand, Restore Your Island is a new eco-friendly life sim coming to PC and later to Nintendo Switch, with a release planned for Q4…
REVIEWS
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion Review – A Mad, Frenzied, and Gloriously Unhinged FPS That Gets Better the Crazier It Gets
A gloriously absurd first-person shooter that blends artistic flair, ironic wit, and clever design in all the right (and delightfully wrong) ways.
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Mai: Child of Ages Review – An adventure across eras and identities, with time as the true protagonist
With Mai: Child of Ages, the Milan-based studio Chubby Pixel takes the boldest leap of its career. After years of experimenting with smaller productions, the indie team embraces…
REVIEWS
Thymesia Review – The Antidote to Darkness
Thymesia is a dark fantasy action RPG firmly rooted in the soulslike tradition, yet it succeeds in forging an identity all its own amid the countless heirs to…
REVIEWS
Hollow knight: Silksong – Review
After 7 years from the first title, Silksong is in our hands! Team Cherry has finally given birth to one of the most awaited titles by players around…