Tag Archives: Indie

Card Shark will be a hard pitch to most people, but honestly, I consider that a feature, not a bug. In an era of with play-it-your-way, middle-road, mild-salsa, Disney-Plus-original experiences, something as refined as this hit me like a bolt of artisanal lightning, and I want to share it with …

An increasing number of indie comics creators have begun producing work through Substack, a paid newsletter service that allows creators to set prices and paywall restrictions. This year, Substack is participating in Free Comic Book Day for the first time with 10 free comics titles, including a never-before-published Grant Morrison …

An indie game studio is putting together a bundle of games to benefit charities for Ukrainians during the country’s current war with Russia. Necrosoft Games, an indie studio that contributed to last year’s indie bundle for Palestinian Aid and 2020’s bundle for racial justice, is now spearheading its own Itch …

When it comes to finding games like Limbo, there are plenty of other gems out there that have a similar feel. The signature aesthetic and atmosphere of Playdead’s dark platform puzzler leaves a lasting impression, and its influence can be felt in indie games that came after it. It’s hard …

Steam Next Fest is back, bringing in hundreds of demos you can try for free right now. The latest iteration of Steam’s semi-regular event went live today and will continue through Thursday, October 7. During that time all Steam users will have unlimited access to more than 700 demos for …

If you’ve just started your Gliding journey, we’ve got some Sable tips to help you on your way. In Sable, you play as the eponymous, young woman, Sable, who is about to embark on a journey and rite of passage known as the Gliding. On this journey, Sable can explore …

Today at the Future Games Show Powered by AMD we got our first look at the irrepressibly delightful Trading Time, a new island life sandbox game from developer Half Past Yellow. It’s coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X and One, PC, and Nintendo Switch soon. Wishlist Trading Time on …

Core Keeper got a brand new trailer and a 2022 Early Access release date during the Future Games Show Powered by AMD. The indie sandbox adventure is part Stardew Valley and part Spelunky, as your character is trapped underground and trying to discover a mysterious relic. You’ll be able to …

The lineup for August 2021 PS Plus games will reportedly include Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter’s Arena: Legends. While hardly a week seems to go by without someone accidentally leaking announcements before their official release date, this time it’s Sony itself that’s inadvertently …

There’s no eponymous Doctor in Last Stop, but each of the three storylines in this episodic narrative adventure game feel like they could easily slot right into a modern season of Doctor Who.  Last Stop is Variable State’s second game after 2016’s mystery adventure Virginia, and it weaves supernatural goings …