Announcement: STEAM DEMO OUT NOW! The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them. How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸 👇👇👇 store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/... Please wishlist and share - thank you! #indiedev

Retro Textures 1 is out now! 🎉 Completely free to download and use in any of your projects. Includes 115 textures like walls, floors, windows, doors and much more! kenney.nl/assets/retro... (no tracking, no ads, no sign-up, etc.)

HORSES was nominated for the Grand Prize and Nuovo Award at the 2026 Independent Games Festival! What a great opportunity to give shoutouts to the incredible talent that made this production possible. Check out the following posts to find out who they are, and what else they worked on! Thread:

You'll like my indie game if you played these games: - Mercs (Especially Original Mode)🎮 - Wizardry 🧙‍♂️ - Contra🌴 - Might and Magic⚔ - Etrian Odyssey🌲 Yes really! store.steampowered.com/app/3016480/...

CASSETTE BOY is finally out. Years of graphics, programming, and sound all done solo. Huge thanks to the publishers who supported me, and to my family. This game is my idea of what a ”game" is. I hope you enjoy it. #IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #GameLover

We're delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 New Voices Puzzle Grant! grants.draknek.org

Hi everyone, the GRAND REVEAL is here! HYPNOS - The Maze Chronicles, coming to PC and consoles! So glad to finally share it with you all. You can already wishlist the game on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2861210/... #indiegame #indiegamedev #Hypnos #videogame

🕵️‍♀️ GAME REVEAL: FROM RUINS 🌱 A new-gen detective adventure combining deduction gameplay with a gripping story full of twists and turns. Gather clues, establish connections, and solve a series of challenging cases. Will you uncover the feud that began at the end of the world? WISHLIST ON STEAM! 🔗

hello it's #portfolioday !!! always around for 3D generalist work-- my largest body of work is character work, but i've done props and environments in the past, very versatile get in here early and you get my great personality and jokes for free 🤸‍♀️ there's also more at tinyurl.com/sz2yjpe3!

I hit the button ✅😭🐸 🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨 Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount! #indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5

hey my fave game from IGF judging is announced at last! AP Thomson is a d(er)anged genius and inspires me to make more of my own, more personal work. everyone even vaguely interested in roguelikes or fae should play: store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...

🎉MAX REPOST🎉 We are on the finish line! Only 10 reviews away from getting the overwhelmingly positive score on Steam! Please, consider leaving us a review to validate our existence! #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #steamgames

Pathologic 3 is out!!! I did localization editing on it, with several of my friends. We polished the English language game text. If you've ever been interested in Pathologic, you can start with this one - no need to play 2 first. (But you should play both!!!) store.steampowered.com/app/3199650/...

uh oh it s time for : new game. this one is ❄️ SPACE CORGI 2: SNOWHOUND PROTOCOL ❄️ 🐶 pilot my ACTUAL dog s 🔄 switch freely between dogs (UNLIKE space corgi ONE) 🌭 one dog is PRETTY LONG 🍞 the other is NOT USEFUL 🧱 30 levels !! what? in ONE GAME? listen adamatomic.itch.io/space-corgi-2

I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice: www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1... I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.

The Steam page for our new puzzle game, Stip, is live! Input numbers, undo, deduce, and try again. Please don't touch anything else. Everything is fine. ⭐Wishlisting helps us tremendously! Check it out here store.steampowered.com/app/3227960/...

friends! acquaintances! help! i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks. know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty! hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...

Good morning gamers Dungeon Antiqua 2 is out today! There's now MORE DUNGEONS and SYMBOL ENCOUNTERS store.steampowered.com/app/4005090/...

We released DuneCrawl! store.steampowered.com/app/1833200/...

Alright, time for one final sales round-up. We're going Sicko Mode: Games for very specific tastes. Maybe you'll discover something about yourself? I'm still amazed that PC Gamer allowed me to write about Angel At Dusk. A DEEPLY horny body-horror shmup with a surprisingly high-concept sci-fi story.

My end-of-year Hidden Gems list is up on PC Gamer! They asked me for 15. I did 30. Somehow, Weird Little Guys and The Apocalypse were a theme. 2025 was terrible in every other regard, but the games? Good. I also just updated my Steam Curator Page with all the stuff in the feature and a few others.

I expect game decompilations and N64 Recompiled to be one of the big topics in the retro scene this year, so I've launched an ongoing project: keeping track of them on a page that's as nicely laid and useful out as I can make it!

The third Quake Brutalism Jam - launched last night. Largest community project of its kind. The biggest surprise: It's available both as a mod or as a FULLY STANDALONE FREE GAME. 77 one-shot Quake adventures using a whole new set of weapons, enemies and a whole lot of concrete. qbj3.slipseer.com

A precision platformer with accessible controls filled with surprises and easter eggs on every level. Players seem to love it, and we've already received several awards and nominations, including Best Indie Game from Argentina and two awards for the audio. Overview Trailer:

Do you like roguelike games? Do you like Puzzle Quest? Do you wish both of those were in the same place? You're in luck: kfsoftware.itch.io/puzzlerogue Puzzle Rogue is early access, playable in-browser! It's fully featured and you can play through the first area. Let us know if you slay the Wyvern!

Paradise Killer is currently FREE on Epic Games Store as one of their festive free games! 😱 May the Silent Goat walk with you! 💗💜💙 https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c

wahoo, Angeline Era's OST is here as Lena Raine's pick! I also released my liner notes, too, if you want to find out about its influences and composition: docs.google.com/document/d/1... listen on bandcamp or streaming! htch.bandcamp.com/album/angeli... also! the double-album's beautiful art:

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! For the Steam Winter Sale, Carter's Quest is 40% off!! It's an action-adventure game, with combat reminiscent of Devil May Cry, that goes in directions you could never expect. Please, give it a try if you haven't already!

Spiral room breakdown 🌪️ #pixelart #indiedev #GameMaker

Hey folks, I'm gonna start a new recommendation thread, and because I very recently did a huge thread of 50 indie game recommendations, it might be a little shorter, and I'll be aiming for NO OVERLAPS! Are you ready? 1. Look Outside I'll be brief. Just play this immediately, trust me.

I've been working on a game pitch and story dear to me, "ENGINE ANGEL", with the team at Ivy Road! We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!

🪱🪱🪱Wirm is out right now!!!🪱🪱🪱 Please enjoy this new trailer voiced by my 2-year-old son, then go buy the game on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...

Grab your rod and call a buddy, Cast n Chill now has co-op! Whether you’re lookin' to kick back and fish side by side or stir up a bit of friendly competition, it’s all better with company. Free update out now! store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/... #cozygames #indiegames #steam #pcgaming

🗺️A secret-filled adventure with thrilling action...⚔️ Angeline Era is 20% off for the Steam Winter Sale!! The reviews don't lie - come explore, like never before!! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...

Why We're Boycotting Xbox: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...

Here's the December edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye: thinkythirdthursday.com/december-2025

Analgesic's latest RPG is a sharply designed counterpoint to open world excess.

The sequel to the 50 indie game recommendation prompt, FIFTY UPCOMING INDIE GAMES! Feel free to quote this and start your own thread, I'd encourage you to play along. 1. Crowsworn Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.

Keita Takahashi said 'To a T' didn't sell well enough. He moved back to Japan with his family, unsure if he will stay in the industry. store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/... www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...

Adapt Rebel Transmute to your own gameplay style using more than 40 different augments! 🦾 🎮 Mix and match your favorites to create epic builds for your adventure! 🚀 📢 Available now on all platforms! #Metroidvania

In case you missed it, our award-winning puzzle game LOK Digital is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch. Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways. lok-digital.com/switch

Gertie and her creature companion must venture into dungeons & lush forests on a quest to fulfill a coven’s oath. Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/... Summon Hints from the Coven: wildflowerinteractive.substack.com

X-YZE is out now, for free! chrislsound.itch.io/x-yze X-YZE is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story. Cool bonus stuff is available for $10+! Trailer by @alixesque.itch.io #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #GodotEngine #solodev #pixelart #bumpcombat #bumpslash #bumpygame

Dogpile is out RIGHT NOW across the WORLD!!! 🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge 🦴 179 x game changing tags 💥 14 x unique decks to master 🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around 🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...

holy moly, ok! we did it?? we made a collection??? it's the first 13 games, bundled up with unlockable dev notes, updated audio, some sneaky bug fixes, cloud saves, and Steam Deck support!! store.steampowered.com/app/4044300/...

It entertains and endears us to no end that Ledbetter Games took a Playdate game mockup and made it into a Playdate game, then turned that into a hybrid video/tabletop game 💛 🟨 Video: play.date/games/hall-of-the-dwarf-king/ 🎲 Tabletop: thegamecrafter.com/games/hall-of-the-dwarf-king

We're excited to announce that LOK Digital is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch! lok-digital.com/switch Featuring approachable mechanics and mind-bending gameplay, LOK Digital is designed by @letibus.bsky.social and @icedropgames.bsky.social and published by Draknek & Friends

SKATE STORY is NOW AVAILABLE on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch! Go forth. Devour the Moon.

HAPPY UNBEATABLE RELEASE DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE nothing but love and excitement for everyone at @dcellgames.com today!! go play Unbeatable!!!!!! store.steampowered.com/app/2240620/...

We're doing a series of behind the scenes style devlogs where we discuss how and why we came upon certain systems in Demonschool. This first one is about our battle system. We want to be more transparent about our process, and this is one step toward that! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN3p...