Tag: indie
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Daedalic at Gamescom 2026: Ghost Haunting, Hordeguard and Star Trek’s Q Trials
Ghost Haunting Brings Classic Point and Click Design Back to Life During our meeting with Daedalic at Gamescom 2026, the first game presented to us was Ghost Haunting, a handcrafted 2D point and click adventure developed by Cologne based studio Creative Monkeys. We did not play the game ourselves during the meeting, but the presentation…
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I Know a Spot Review: Cozy Camping Game to Unwind With
A Camping Game That Wants You to Do Almost Nothing I Know a Spot is one of those games that makes its intentions clear almost immediately. There are no enemies to defeat, objectives constantly flashing on the screen, timers pushing you forward, or complicated progression systems demanding your attention. Instead, you arrive at a peaceful…
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Moduwar Major Update Expands the Campaign With New Factions, Organs, and Massive Gameplay Improvements
The latest Moduwar update, Version 0.7000, delivers the game’s largest content expansion so far, significantly extending both the campaign and the core gameplay systems. The update introduces three brand new campaign levels, three fully playable Modu factions, unique biological organs, expanded enemy forces, major balancing adjustments, and a long list of quality of life improvements.…
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Fruitbus Review: A Heartwarming Road Trip That Sometimes Loses Its Way
A Cozy Adventure Built Around Food, Exploration, and Memories Fruitbus is one of those games that immediately caught my attention because of how different it feels from the usual farming or cooking simulators. Instead of managing a restaurant or staying in one location, you’re driving your grandmother’s colorful food truck across the Gustum Archipelagos, meeting…
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Grind Survivors Review
There is no shortage of survivor style roguelites these days, so it takes something special to keep me interested beyond the first few runs. After spending time with Grind Survivors, I came away with mixed feelings, but mostly positive ones. It does not reinvent the formula or introduce groundbreaking mechanics, yet it understands exactly what…
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When Mechs Meet Monarchs: My Experience with Bonaparte
Bonaparte – A Mechanized Revolution offers a fresh and intriguing take on the French Revolution, set in an alternate 1789 Paris where the Bonaparte legacy continues through characters Céline or César Bonaparte. This turn based strategy game tasks you with navigating a politically charged landscape, deciding whether to defend the monarchy, push for reform, or…
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Artis Impact Review: A Beautiful RPG Where Stunning Art Carries an Imperfect Adventure
There are plenty of indie RPGs inspired by the classics, but very few manage to leave a lasting impression through personality alone. Artis Impact immediately caught my attention because of its gorgeous hand-drawn pixel art and charming presentation. Developed over four years by a single Malaysian developer, Mas, the game clearly represents an incredible amount…
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Yarn Guardians Delivers Charming Chaos on PC and Nintendo Switch
Hand Drawn Worlds and Feline Adventure Await Indie publisher Bold Head Interactive and developer Pentapaw Studios have launched Yarn Guardians, a spirited 2D twin stick action adventure available from august 14th on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Stepping in as one of five quirky, flying cat “Guardians,” players explore lush, hand drawn fantasy biomes…
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Whimside Review: A Cozy Desktop Companion That Charms at First but Struggles to Stay Engaging
If you enjoy cozy games that quietly sit in the background while you work, study, or browse the web, Whimside immediately catches your attention with a unique concept. Developed by the French indie duo Toadzillart and published by Future Friends Games, the title transforms the bottom of your desktop into a living miniature world where…
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OTHERWAR Review: A Creative Tower Defense Idea That Never Reaches Its Full Potential
If someone described OTHERWAR to me before I played it, I would probably be excited immediately. A mix of Tower Defense and Bullet Hell where you play as an angel defending the Gates of Heaven against the armies of Hell sounds like an easy recommendation on paper. The concept is genuinely refreshing, and it immediately…