NEW VIDEO: Phoenix Springs is a game that offers no answers, only further questions. The result is an absolutely mesmerizing descent into the heart of darkness

everyone should checkout Messenger by Abeto. it's a free browser game where ur just a little delivery kid on a little planet! messenger.abeto.co

If you think there’s too many games wait until you hear about how many books exist

H E L L O this is a query for mufos! have you played PHOENIX SPRINGS? and would you be willing to chat with me about it? I'm chewing on a pitch idea and would like to talk things through with someone else that's played the game that's all, love you, bye!!

Waypoint is live 🚀 Nearly a year in the making — a custom-curated calendar for indie games, updated every few days with new gems. Every game since June 2024 (and more) is already in there. We’re building in public, and your feedback will shape it. 👉 waypoint.indieformer.com

I _know_ it's been a stacked summer but I just played No, I Am Not a Human and god I hope people don't sleep on it. For sure one of 2025's genuine must plays. Papers Please meets PT.

CONSUME ME RELEASE DAY! if you grew up an ugly girl (bonus points if asian/mixed) you owe it to yourself to play! don't judge a book by its cover, the narrative design is also chefs kiss!! 🍎 🍌 🥦 🍫 store.steampowered.com/app/2359120/...

So glad that Baby Steps is a polarizing one because it should be! We spend a lot of time talking about friction in games, but only really considering how it relates to a "hard" boss fight that's built to be beaten. Baby Steps pushes you to defend that idea outside of gratifying action.

Blippo+ is out now in Full Colour!!

Indie Game Roundup (September 19, 2025) virtualmoose.org/2025/09/19/i...

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What a great compilation to be a part of ❤️

I can’t vouch for everyone on this list but the people on it who I’ve worked with are top notch. The state of the industry is disheartening but there’s a lot of incredible talent here for anyone who’s able to snap them up.

Easy Delivery Co. is out now on Steam!!!!! wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo store.steampowered.com/app/3293010/...

New Indieventure episode! ✨️🧹🔮

iiiiiiiiiiiiiin case you missed it: Submissions are now OPEN for Day of the Devs: @thegameawards.com Digital Showcase 2025! Submit your game here, then join us LIVE Wednesday, December 10th for the digital showcase! Video Games!!!! dayofthedevs.org/submit

I'm looking for a Senior/Lead Animator (freelance, fulltime, remote - start in Oct/Nov) to create and integrate 3D animations for creatures & environments in Unreal 4. If you are (or know) someone that fits that profile, please share a portfolio. Recommendations are appreciated 💛 #gamejobs #gamedev

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if I knew this was how Phoenix Springs was going to greet me, I would've started playing WAY sooner

writing a new york times article for the upcoming indie game "consume me," and i'm looking for academics who can speak to the gender politics and history of games! I know the school season has just started again, but I'm really hoping to hear back this week before I must fly out. my DMs are open.

Possibly my favourite experience at Venice Immersive, The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up feels like walking directly into a movie. Enjoyed this roomscale narrative experience www.uploadvr.com/the-clouds-a...

i reviewed NBA 2K26 for @endlessmode.bsky.social because someone had to while you're all playing silksong: www.endlessmode.com/article/comm...

Hivemind, anyone know any Leeds/Yorkshire based comic writers? It's for a fantastic project that the British Library has been working on with care experienced and looked after children in Leeds, making a comic about their experiences. I would love to get some people down to support the launch.

Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight. I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open: emmkid.info

My contract with Blizzard ends in one month. I'm still looking for a fulltime role as a senior writer or narrative designer! If you need someone who can write poetic prose, emotive dialogue, and sharp stories, I'm here. ✨

Just under a month left on the deadline for submissions on our fantastical Sidney Sime / Games Art exhibition ✨

The Arrival (2006)

Shoutout to PRs who put average time to complete in press releases and review code emails. You're my besties.

Are you a game developer who, when faced with the prospect of making layoffs, found another way forward for their studio instead? If so, I'd love to speak to you for GamesIndustry.Biz. We're working on an article with the working title, 'You don't always have to make people redundant'. Get in touch!

Hi everyone, I'm looking for work from October onwards. Game writing, narrative design, narrative consultation, mock reviews, any kind of copy, German↔️English localisation. Any and all leads to [email protected], thank you!

#WritingCommunity! Submissions invited to NEW WRITING SCOTLAND 44! We want poetry & prose in English, #Gaelic, & #Scots from writers who are Scottish by residence, birth, or inclination. All successful contributors are paid – deadline 31 Oct! Submit free via Submittable 👇 nws.submittable.com/submit

Mashina is OUT NOW. Dig and mend the world in this chill stop-motion mining adventure. store.steampowered.com/app/3395930/...

Time Flies - a dark, witty, one of a kind work about life and death, is OUT NOW store.steampowered.com/app/2000120/...

"Don't write about the gamers being angry. The gamers are always angry."

New video up Five indie games that deserved WAY more love than they got Let's talk about Tunnet, Space Sprouts, Phoenix Springs, Sixty Four and Arco Likes and shares always appreciated youtu.be/4q4Fkhjk2kI

I FEEL THE NEED TO TAP THE JOHN WATERS SIGN REALLY HARD LATELY.

you can wishlist my game if you want! idk when it's coming out tho! store.steampowered.com/app/2002840/... #wishlistthursday #wishlistwednesday #indiegame

🔥 The Drifter is OUT NOW! 🔥 Solve your own murder in our fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. 15% off for launch! Steam 🤜 store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/... GoG 🤜 www.gog.com/en/game/the_... It's been a long road working on this one- so exciting to finally get it in people's hands!

Edge 5ers here 🫡

Apple is delisting Wheels of Aurelia from the App Store, because it's... "obsolete". Our statement:

the people at Fellow Traveller are always lovely to work with. if you think you'd be a good fit for the role you definitely should apply!

I wrote about the use of video games in child therapy and spoke to experts in the field, including Ukrainian psychologist Oleksii Sukhorukov who has used Minecraft to help children displaced and traumatised by war www.theguardian.com/games/2025/j...

MAN I JUST WANNA GO HOME ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE 60% OFF BUY IT N O W store.steampowered.com/app/3010070/...

Water Cycle - After a pause, I had the chance to finish playing Phoenix Springs this evening. A darkly fascinating conclusion to this mystery of a game - one that is certainly willing to leave plenty of enigmas in its wake. I rather wish more games would be this cool, meditative, and disquieting.

Noir. But with color

Hi friends! My team is casting 5 voice actors for contract roles in our combat-focused video game! Ideally remote voice talent with home recording setups. We’re seeking authentic representation for the following roles:

"We had the chance to be truly expansive, and we couldn’t get over the fact that we loved games too much." This month in Dialogue, @jmrivera.bsky.social on why the games industry shouldn't exist and how games media fails itself.

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The Drifter comes out in less than a week :O

Last chance to get Perfect Tides on sale!