On this day last year ... Rachael reviews Split Fiction by @hazelightgames.bsky.social, a boundary-breaking co-op game that follows two writers on a journey that entangles both their stories. #GameReviews #CoopGames

On this day last year ... Rachael reviews The Bear: A Story from the World of Gra, a touching piece of interactive fiction that follows 'the little one' and 'the bear' on a charming adventure. #IndieGames #GameReview

I had a great time playing the @waxheadsgame.bsky.social demo that's available on Steam. I loved the music and characters, and I'm already super intrigued by the narrative. The full game is out in May, definitely one for your wishlist! #IndieGames #GameDemo #WishlistWednesday youtu.be/2MqMDWNo6YM

The definition of an indie game seems to be a little foggier than it used to be. What do you think are the criteria for a title to be counted as an indie game? Team size, independent publishing, budget, something else, or a combination of things? #TuesdayThoughts #IndieDev #IndieGames

On this day last year ... Calico: Neat Things by Peachy Keen and @whitethorngames.bsky.social, a new DLC that sets players on an adventure to find a host of delightful knick-knacks and trinkets. #IndieGame #GameReview #DLC

Rachael reviews Shadows of the Afterland by @arumastudios.bsky.social , a retro style point-and-click adventure in which players solve a supernatural mystery as a ghost. #IndieGames #PointandClick #GameReviews indie-hive.com/shadows-of-t...

Announcing: Wax heads! (DEMO OUT NOW!😱) A cosy-punk slice-of-life narrative sim about managing a struggling record store! 🥸 Chat to customers with unique tastes 💿 Explore handcrafted records ❤️ Fall in love with bands (and their drama!) 🕹️ Or just slack off! store.steampowered.com/app/2769240/...

Wax Heads is a labor of love. We hand-drew *everything*, created all original music, & agonized over every line of dialogue. It's a celebration of music, community, friends, human creativity and more! #indiedev #indiegame #cozygame #noai #music #gaming

🌍🐾 The demo for A Planet Full of Cats is OUT MEOW! Explore a whole planet, relax, and find LOTS of hidden fluffballs 😼✨ Cozy vibes. Space. Cats everywhere. Ready to start your interstellar meow-ssion? 🚀🐱 store.steampowered.com/app/3355100/... #cats #indiegame

🌿 Introducing Spirit City: Enchanted Garden! The next upcoming DLC for Spirit City: Lofi Sessions. Step outside and touch grass in your very own cozy outdoor garden. Featuring new Spirits, new activities and more, coming later this year. Wishlist now on Steam! Link in comments ⏬

Here's a fun fact: The first 4 photos from the new Shutter Story trailer are all haunted. Can you find the ghosts? #indiegame #horrorgame

Indie Hive launched in 2019. Here are some games we played back then that we think are still deserving of a spot on your Steam wishlist (if you don't own them already!. #IndieGames #WishlistWednesday @bobdeschutter.be @iceberg-int.bsky.social @terrycavanaghgames.com

Shutter Story is a horror game where you examine family photos for signs of the paranormal 📸 Try the demo out in the #SteamNextFest tomorrow!

On this day last year ... Rachael reviews Tick Tock: A Tale for Two by @othertales.bsky.social , a compelling cooperative puzzle game set within an eerie clockwork world. #IndieGames #CoOpGames #GameReview

Rachael reviews @on-together.bsky.social , a productivity tool, a virtual co-working (or body doubling) space, and a game, all in one! #IndieGames #GameReviews #ProductivityTool indie-hive.com/on-together/

Courtesy of the developer, we have a Steam key for the newly released horror game, 3 Nights of Terror to give away on our Discord server. Just react to the announcement to enter - discord.gg/cpEdJwT #IndieGames #HorrorGames #Giveaway

Meet the Garden Guardians! ✨ These magical fae Spirits are tasked with protecting nature from the forces of destruction. Look forward to meeting them in the upcoming Enchanted Garden DLC for Spirit City: Lofi Sessions. Which Guardian will you enlist to protect your garden?

Just a few of the upcoming indie games and DLC that are on our wishlist at the moment. Which games are you looking forward to? #IndieGames #WishlistWednesday @obleakgames.bsky.social @devcatsgames.bsky.social @frostwood.bsky.social @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social

This time last year ... Rachael lists ten more indie games that are great for relaxation, self-care, and mental well-being. With titles from: @ustwogames.co.uk @somehumbleonion.bsky.social @pouncelight.bsky.social @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social and more! #IndieGames #MentalHealth

This time last year ... Rachael reviews Murder is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse by @hitheryongames.bsky.social, the fourth murder mystery game starring Detective Guy and his dog Cleo. #IndieGames #GameReviews #Whodunnit

Rachael reviews Umami by @mimmox.bsky.social , a cute and casual game where each level holds a different food-themed 3D jigsaw puzzle. #IndieGames #GameReviews indie-hive.com/umami/

On this #ValentinesDay in 2021 ... Rachael explores relationships, from romantic to familial to outright toxic, in this list of 7 games about love (NOT sex!) #IndieDev #IndieGames Titles from: @dreamfeel.bsky.social @mojiken.bsky.social @starbreeze.com and more!

This time last year ... Rachael reviews Indika by Odd Meter Games, a third-person, story-driven game that follows an ostracised nun on a journey through an alternate Russia. #IndieGames #GameReviews

This Saturday, Indiepocalypse Radio returns at 2pm ET with guests Colby Bird, ghostnwitches, and @shimmerglitch.bsky.social! Tune in it at www.indiepocalypse.com/radio Send questions to www.indiepocalypse.com/questions

Surprise! 🥳 Without a Dawn is participating in Love You to Death Bundle: www.humblebundle.com/games/love-y... I feel proud that my game is in such a great company. 🥰 #gamedev #steam #indiegame

This time last year ... @pookette.bsky.social reviews Quake, the classic, fully 3D shooter by iD Software, the makers of Doom. A fondly remembered FPS that turns 30 this year! #RetroGames #GameReviews

Rachael reviews Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim by Triple Topping and @akuparagames.bsky.social , in which Gordy must balance her wellbeing, social pressures, and the future of her band. #IndieGames #WomeninGames #GameReviews #OST indie-hive.com/dead-pets/

This time last year ... Tamaster reviews Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector by Jump Over The Age and @fellowtraveller.games , a brand new sequel and a gripping journey of freedom across desolate stars. #IndieGames #GameReviews #RPG

This time last year ... Rachael reviews Alba: A Wildlife Adventure by @ustwogames.co.uk , a wholesome and charming game that follows it's titular character as she explores and helps out on a Mediterranean Island. #IndieGames #GameReveiws

Some screenshots of a few of our favourite indie games from last year. Can you name any of them? There are no prizes, but you might get a brief sense of achievement! You can find full reviews for these games, and more, on our website indie-hive.com #IndieGames #ScreenshotSaturday #GameReviews

Writer @pookette.bsky.social has reviewed Cat Quest II, a sequel to the earlier and very cute RPG adventure by The Gentlebros. #IndieGames #CatGames #GameReviews indie-hive.com/cat-quest-ii/

YAY! I have been waiting for this game for so long! It's been 3.5 years since I fell in love with the demo!

Well, this looks ... interesting, I need to play it!

Ooh a new Murder is Game Over title - very exciting!

Calling Content Creators! We reviewed How to Be a Good Woman, a game raising awareness of the oppression of women in Iran. Anonymous for safety reasons, the devs asked me to distribute some keys. Email [email protected] for a key store.steampowered.com/app/3779700/... #IndieGames #GameKeys

This time last year ... Rachael reviews ToriDori, a relaxing spot-the-difference game that takes players on a journey through various moments frozen in time. #IndieGames #GameReview indie-hive.com/toridori/

Writer @pookette.bsky.social has reviewed Cat Quest, a cute RPG adventure by The Gentlebros. #IndieGames #GameReviews #RPG #Cats indie-hive.com/cat-quest/

We're currently running a giveaway on Discord and have 10 Steam keys for I Don't Want to Be a Good Woman thanks to the devs who want to raise awareness of the oppression and mistreatment of women in Iran. To enter, or to chat indie games join us on Discord: discord.gg/cpEdJwT #IndieGames #Giveaway

These are some of the great indie games we've been playing recently. How many of them can you name? What games have you been enjoying? #IndieGames #ScreenshotSaturday

Rachael reviews House of Tesla, a satisfying escape room style puzzle game centred around an ambitious project by Nikola Tesla. #PuzzleGames #IndieGames #GameReviews indie-hive.com/house-of-tes...

On this day last year ... Rachael reviews Asfalia: Fear by @funtomata.bsky.social , a charming sequel following Charlie as he is transported to the fantastic world of Asfalia to face his fear. #IndieGames #GameReviews #PointandClick

Rachael reviews Anagrams by @herogameco.bsky.social , a simple but entertaining game jam packed with satisfying match-two puzzles and anagrams. #IndieGames #GameReviews #WordGames indie-hive.com/anagrams/

On this day last year ... Rachael reviews AMEN by Sons of Welder, a surreal hidden object game with a dark take on the Alice in Wonderland Stories by Lewis Carroll. #IndieGames #GameReviews #HiddenObject indie-hive.com/amen/

On this day last year ... Rachael reviews Asfalia: Anger by @funtomata.bsky.social , a wholesome point-and-click game that follows Charlie as he explores a strange, mysterious land. #IndieGames #GameReview #FamilyFriendlyGames #PointandClick

Rachael reviews The Case of the Worst Day Ever, a light-hearted detective game by @herogameco.bsky.social in which players must collect words and fill the blanks! #IndieGames #GameReviews indie-hive.com/the-case-of-...

On this day last year ... We chose our 10 top picks from the vast array of fantastic indie games we reviewed this year! @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social @sandwitchdev.bsky.social @zerosievert.bsky.social @thechineseroom.co.uk #TopGames2024 #IndieGames #GameReviews

On this day last year ... Tamaster reviews Toy Tactics by @krakenempire.bsky.social , a historical physics-based real-time strategy game with a variety of fantastical settings. #IndieGames #GameReview #RTS

On this day last year ... Rachael lists some fun, festive Christmas indie games from a range of genres to play this holiday season! With titles from: @polytelygames.bsky.social @secondmaze.bsky.social and more #ChristmasGames #IndieGames #GameReviews

Rachael reviews Schematic Void, an intriguing but 'unfinished' puzzle game in which players must break the fourth wall and complete deceptively simple electrical circuits. #IndieGames #PuzzleGames #GameReviews indie-hive.com/schematic-vo...

On this day last year ... Rachael reviews Follow the Meaning by @hikingmindstudio.bsky.social , a brilliantly bizarre point-and-click following Detective Paul Trilby as he uncovers the mysteries of a strange town. #IndieGames #GameReview #PointandClick