REVIEWS
Aarik and The Ruined Kingdom – Review: Let’s Save Our Kingdom!
Aarik and The Ruined Kingdom is a puzzle game based on solving environmental puzzles and perspective changing. A little fairy tale suitable for everyone
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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Regular updates on new indie releases, early access launches and hidden gems.
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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
Review of Shift 87: A Horror Experiment That Fails to Convince
Shift 87, a first-person psychological horror game developed by Pixelsplit and published by Daedalic Entertainment, was released on July 23, 2024, for PC. The game places players in…
NEWS
Rose and Locket Demo Preview: Our New Run ‘n Gun Obsession
Believe us, it took far more than a quick playthrough to fully appreciate the beauty, elegance, and immense artistic value embedded in Rose and Locket. For those not…
NEWS
Bye Sweet Carole Release Pushed Back To 2025
Let’s take another look at Bye Sweet Carole, the upcoming Disney-inspired chilling horror adventure created by Italian game designer Chris Darril. Developed by Little Sewing Machine and Meangrip…
PREVIEW
Selfloss – Demo: A Journey to Heal the Soul
Selfloss is an adventure with a strong emotional impact. The demo gives us a taste of the world and its dreamlike fantasy setting. As soon as we started…
SHORT NEWS
Fallen Tear: The Ascension Kickstarter Campaign Kicks Off on August 27th
After weeks of mounting anticipation, Winter Crew, the up-and-coming Filipino indie studio, has announced the launch date for their Kickstarter campaign for their debut title, Fallen Tear: The…
REVIEWS
Abathor – Review: Fight for Atlantis
Abathor is a game that has the flavor of the old arcade rooms of the late 80s. A 2D action platformer with pixel art inspired by the 16-bit…
REVIEWS
Cuphead Review – Don’t deal with the Devil
Reflecting on the legacy of Studio MDHR's masterpiece years later.
NEWS
Li-Lo Announced – A Heartfelt Puzzle-Platformer About Family, Emotions, and Growth
Solo developer Piotr Weber, based in Zurich, has announced Li-Lo, an upcoming single-player 2D puzzle-platformer, through a dedicated trailer. The game is set to launch in the fourth…
NEWS
Spilled! – A New Look for the Demo of Lente’s Eco-Friendly Work
The success of the Kickstarter campaign for Spilled!, the relaxing game where players clean up oil spills and waste, developed by Lente, has allowed her to enlist external…
SHORT NEWS
Heartwarming Narrative-Driven Puzzle Adventure Sunset Hills concludes its Kickstarter Campaign with $13.092 funding
The Kickstarter campaign for Sunset Hills, the upcoming narrative-driven puzzle adventure game developed by the veteran Shanghai-based collective CottonGame, has concluded with good results, reaching an impressive total…
REVIEWS
Once Human – Review: A World to Discover
On July 9, 2024, Once Human, developed and published by Starry Studio, arrived on Steam. It brings with it a captivating mix of survival, MMO, and open-world elements.…