I started making a list of indies I'm looking forward to in 2026 and DID NOT REALIZE how many are coming out next month. All of these have dates in January or are slated for it. Confidential Killings Hungry Horrors TR-49 Hermit and Pig The Perfect Pencil Bento Blocks

I hate doing this but my editing gig fell through and it was meant to help us cover the rest of rent. We're about $400 short now so if you can help I'd greatly appreciate it. CA $ItSKITZ Also if you know any studio that needs QA/Narrative/Social Media I have been looking for work since August!

Crowned my Games of the Year! Wanderstop from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social came out on top, but gosh dang, you really couldn't go wrong. #indiegames Honorable mentions go to @adhocstudio.com, @barney.powerhoof.com, @eviltrout.com and @tinybookshopgame.com www.the-indie-game-cafe.com/game-of-the-...

Me, looking at this article: -Searches for Wanderstop (@ivyroadgames.bsky.social) -Finds Wanderstop, does happy dance -Sees @katiekloppen.bsky.social wrote it -DOES BIGGER HAPPY DANCE

Happy Christmas! I hope you're having a wonderful day, surrounded by the people you want to be with, having fun, eating wonderful food, and making merry 🎄🎄🎄

This is awful. What a shock to his family and what a loss for the industry.

Listen, this may be called the Cozy Puzzles Bundle, but if I can add a new name, it would be the “The Vibes Are Immaculate” Bundle. (The holidays are stressful. Decompress with these gems!)

Like I said at the end of the Awards tonight. Read the room. 💙 We love y’all and thank you to every single developer and their games for making 2025 so damn special. See you next year!

I love indies. Mike, Kyle, and the rest of the @sixoneindie.com team, you rule.

I legit shrieked. CONGRATS @barney.powerhoof.com! I loved this game so much. It's on sale! store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/...

Woooo!

It be blizzarding! ❄️❄️❄️❄️ www.youtube.com/live/mpcvRHL...

And if you don't have twenty minutes to spend watching a demo, which I totally get, I have the quick write-up published now as well: www.the-indie-game-cafe.com/bento-blocks... #puzzlegame #indiegames

New video is up! Some quick takes about Bento Blocks from @sometimesltd.bsky.social and a run-through of the demo, now available on Steam. (definitely a delightful puzzler in the making) youtu.be/S0XYX3uXznk?...

My 2026 New Years Resolution is to finally play 1000xRESIST from @sunsetvisitor.studio (I know, I know.)

Also, there's a 10/10 sassy cat 🐈‍⬛

Working on a small video/article about Bento Blocks from @sometimesltd.bsky.social this week! The demo was super charming and overall a really great little puzzler. You can play the demo right now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3311670/...

It's a smidge chilly today.

After looking at this persons profile, I'm wearing this as a badge of honor 🤣

Had to vote @duckvalentine.bsky.social and @gameinformer.com 100%

@kindafunnyvids.bsky.social piggy backing off the end of today's KFGD, how would I get in contact with Mike or Bless about Warframe? I've been playing it for a decade and can help guide if needed. Love y'all!!

And for those who just want to watch the short demo, the video is included in the post but it's here too youtu.be/2myGPqS6F2o

It might be cold outside, but the 20 minutes you'll spend in the Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth teaser demo are like a good cup of hot chocolate for the soul. @hypergames.no #indiegames www.the-indie-game-cafe.com/moomintroll-...

I AM SO EXCITED MORE PEOPLE WILL PLAY THIS!

I finally got around to posting the ACTUAL video. 🤣 youtu.be/V4Pt28H7MiI

Finally caught up with the @wholesomegames.com Snack! So many great games all around. Makes me so excited to cover as many as I can next year.

GUYS I'm telling you, go wishlist and PLAY THE DEMO. 💜💜💜💜

It's snowing! www.youtube.com/live/mpcvRHL...

Y'all are playing No Man's Sky and I'm finally getting to this 2021 gem. 🤣

And the fact it tackled those things, things that people experience so differentlyfrom one another, just makes it an even bigger accomplishment.

If I had to pick ONE, Wanderstop is my GOTY. @ivyroadgames.bsky.social told a story we've all experienced, whether it's burnout, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or not feeling like you're enough, and it did not get enough love. I still think about Alta and Boro and making tea on the regular.

Tomorrow will mark 8 years since In The Valley of Gods was announced and I still haven't given up hope it'll come out. Someday. youtu.be/UOoKPN2KPhg?...

It feels like it's been a month since Black Friday, but it's only been a week

Throwing my hat in for @critdistance.bsky.social’s #TYIVGB25 event. Wanderstop changed me in some profound ways and this is probably my favorite piece of writing I've done this year. www.the-indie-game-cafe.com/wanderstop-r...

I spent and hour and a half in an MRI machine today and you bet I know what they were looking at.

Brain and spine are scanned, so now it's just time to wait again.

I have my six-month post all the hospital stuff MRI tomorrow, so send the vibes. 🤞No new lesions🤞 (I also have a cold, so I'm sure spending an hour and a half in the tube is going to be a ‘great’ time.)

Survived my [REDACTED] Black Friday as a retail employee but boy, am I tired.

Literally hanging out under a counter with an adorable goldendoodle at Thanksgiving

Scarlet Hollow fans may be the best out there? I’ve gotten so many replies and messages and such in these past few days.

I recorded my first foray into Scarlet Hollow, and oooooh boy, people were NOT WRONG that this game is great. youtu.be/DxgjFdoUF8A

IT’S SNOWING LETS GOOOOOOOO

GOOD GOD. Ok, I need the scoop on this. I know there's four episodes out and a fifth to come in February, but maybe do I wait for that fifth episode to release before I get the full thing?

Starting a new thing that I call "Better Late Than Never." Today's edition is the first episode of Scarlet Hollow from @blacktabbygames.com Wish me luck?

AHHHHHHHHH

New on The Indie Game Cafe today! If you’re in the market for a game that delivers strong visuals, a memorable soundtrack, clever environmental puzzles (and you’re okay with challenging and sometimes maddening boss fights), Princess of the Water Lilies is well worth your time. tr.ee/water-lilies

GUYS this is a banger of a puzzler, and not to mention, it's adorbs. More than worth it for $8.

DUUUUUDES I'm so here for this.

Princess of the Water Lilies is out today! Thanks to @prhound.bsky.social I had the opportunity to play it a bit early. (I'm still crafting my full review about it, but you guys know how real life is. And my day job being retail...) store.steampowered.com/app/3102340 (More below 🧵) #indiegames

Birthday girl! Arya Bark, First of Her Name is 12 years old today ☺️