Dressmaker by @techartjon.com is one of those cozy games that lets you zone out while flexing your creative skills. Absolutely gorgeous, and I can't wait to watch development progress! Full article over on TNT👇 thenerdytype.com/2025/09/17/d...

Day of the Jellyfish by @duckmadeofwood.bsky.social is a puzzle-packed adventure prequel, and I've been lucky enough to play through it early - you're gonna love it! thenerdytype.com/2025/09/03/d...

🚨INDIE GAME SPOTLIGHT🚨 The Organized Capy God by @fuzgames.bsky.social - you all know how much I love this by now! No, I'm not very good at making videos, but at least I tried. 🙌

Want to organize something without having to get up and actually organize anything? May I recommend the absolutely stellar Organized Capy God by @fuzgames.bsky.social ? Adorable, cute, and you get to play dress up with the capy overlord! More: thenerdytype.com/2025/07/28/t...

Dream Garden is very much on my radar and I can't wait to play! Absolutely GORGEOUS!

Mr Figs is a throwback to games like Bomberman but with a modern twist. Thoroughly enjoyable and one that you should add to your demo list immediately! thenerdytype.com/2025/07/26/m...

I'm usually fine with horror games, but Shift at Midnight had me hiding in a vent pretending my problems didn't exist for far longer than I care to admit. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/25/s...

Have you ever stumbled across a demo that has you so *obsessed* that you spend hours replaying it just because you can? That's me with Outclaw by @mossmonkeygames.bsky.social GORGEOUS little platformer, and I can't wait to see more! thenerdytype.com/2025/07/26/o...

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A Pretty Broken Adventure is a point-and-click that, far from the title would imply, is actually pretty damn great. The taster demo is enough to make you want MORE. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/25/a...

Tanuki: Pon's Summer by @denkiworks.bsky.social is an indie gem that takes beloved mechanics and proves that they can be done better and with more heart. 🦝 thenerdytype.com/2025/07/25/t...

If you only play one indie game demo today (there are MANY that you SHOULD be playing) then make it Tall Trails! Funny, adorable, and with a deeper hidden message about the meaning of life. Go go! thenerdytype.com/2025/07/24/t...

Summit Drive Demo is OUT! The mountain awaits..... PLAY THE DEMO: store.steampowered.com/app/3887410/... Leave a review! #funnygame #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #difficultgame #viralgame #driving #demogame

🚨RELEASING TODAY!!!! 🚨 Once again, it's an epic day for indie games! All of today's releases are very different from each other, so which one are you headed for first? and Roger by TearyHand Studio s.p.l.i.t. by @mikeklubnika.bsky.social Hotel Galactic by Ancient Forge

Summit Drive by @lukekdev.bsky.social now has a demo! It's somehow both impossibly cozy and perfectly infuriating, and I had a great time despite some manual gearbox-related hiccups. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/24/s...

🚨RELEASING TODAY 🚨 Today is a good day for #indiegames! We've got: - Mr Farmboy by @mrdboyy.bsky.social - One Man's Trash by @jonypazugames.bsky.social - Wheel World by @messhof.bsky.social It's a tough choice, but which one will you be playing first?!

Agefield High is a blast from the past, however good or bad your high school days were. Like Bully, but for a whole new generation. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/22/a...

Doggy Don't Care has the best marketing strategy, and I will fight anyone who says otherwise. I will fight with gifs and memes. @rotub.bsky.social thenerdytype.com/2025/07/22/d...

Mashima reminds me of playing with play-doh with my daughter. A lovable mix of mining, adventure, and quests to complete. @taloketo.bsky.social thenerdytype.com/2025/07/21/m...

If you've ever worked in an office environment, The Biggleboss Incident will hit so many of your last nerves (in a good way). thenerdytype.com/2025/07/20/t...

Looking for a creature collector game to capture your attention? Here's some amazing indie ones to check out or watch: @toadzillart.itch.io @narwhalnut.bsky.social @dodoot.bsky.social thenerdytype.com/2025/07/20/i...

Enjoy escape rooms? Echo Protocol features puzzles to solve and codes to remember, all while figuring out why the hell you're alone in an apparently abandoned laboratory. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/19/e...

Okay, I fluffed and haven't been sharing The Nerdy Type posts, so here's a lovely little thread of articles from the last few days. Enjoy!

The release schedule on The Nerdy Type has grown exponentially, been organized alphabetically, and let's you know if any of the games have a demo/playtest/beta going on! Love indies? You need this release schedule. thenerdytype.com/2024/07/13/i...

Point-and-click games with a hefty side serving of horror to get you on the edge of your seat! @snoringdoggames.bsky.social thenerdytype.com/2025/07/16/1...

Cozy Holes will be entering early access on August 6, and what's more, they're holding a competition right now to give a free copy of the game to the person who digs deepest in the demo! thenerdytype.com/2025/07/15/u...

A horror game set in Appalachia about alien abduction and missing people? Sure, what could possibly go wrong? 🫣 thenerdytype.com/2025/07/15/c...

Foddian games are an easy way to A) Vent your frustration B) Ruin your day C) Destroy relationships Looking for something to really get under your skin? Try these five rage games. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/14/f...

Trying something new with The Nerdy Type, along with the release schedule, I'm going to be doing a monthly calendar every month and a round-up of indies that releasing. I know we're halfway through July, but that means there's still half of it to go. Here's what to expect!

Do you have trouble staying up-to-date with indie games as they're released? I get it. So, I've made a release schedule for indie games coming up in 2025 and 2026. Constantly monitored and updated! thenerdytype.com/2024/07/13/i...

Visual novels are great if you've got that itch to play, but want more story than action. Here are 10 amazing indie visual novels to sink your teeth into. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/13/1...

Questing by @jaggysnakegames.bsky.social is hilariously funny, breaking the RPG mold with a reluctant protagonist and a narrator who is filled with sarcasm and wit. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/13/q...

What do you mean you didn't know that floriology was so popular? The floral arranging sub-genre is thriving, and these are the forerunners! @porchordev.bsky.social @irismisk.bsky.social ‪@fantajigames.bsky.social thenerdytype.com/2025/07/12/i...

So what if Halloween is months away? There's never a bad time to delve into some horror, and these are some incredible options if you're feeling that urge! thenerdytype.com/2025/07/12/1...

Last Report is a point-and-click horror game that makes you question everything, even your own senses. Gorgeous graphics, jump scares, and mystery fill this indie gem with good times. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/12/l...

Carving out a space for yourself that you can design can be hard work in real life. If you want somewhere to call your own virtually, these 10 indie design and organization games are an absolute godsend. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/11/1...

The Drifter is a gorgeous masterpiece of a point-and-click that feels like listening to an audiobook thriller thenerdytype.com/2025/07/11/t...

Why did the shark go to the dentist? To bite the dentists head off. That's a terrible joke, but Shark Dentist from Alice Games was revealed today and it looks scary as hell. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/10/s...

Cozy Holes is an absolutely glorious and relaxing game in which you do nothing more than dig sand and explore. It feels like playing at the beach, or in the sand box, when you were a kid. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/10/c...

Want to forget your real-life woes and dive into a 3D platform world? Here are 10 of the best indie 3D platformers either already available or coming soon: thenerdytype.com/2025/07/09/1...

Looking for something to play without having to commit to a download? Here are 10 of the best in-browser games available right now on Itch (dot) io. thenerdytype.com/2025/07/08/1...

Island of mine is a perfect example of genres balanced perfectly. I have become obsessed, and you'll easily lose hours to this wonderful farm sim. @island-of-mine.bsky.social thenerdytype.com/2025/07/07/i...

"Cozy" and "roguelike" shouldn't fit in the same sentence, even less the same game, but Cupiclaw by @typin.bsky.social is a masterpiece of genre blending that's bizarrely addictive thenerdytype.com/2025/07/06/cupiclaw-a-cozy-claw-grabber-roguelike

I love what I do, and I have no intention of stopping, but doing it for free means I have no income, and that's not exactly ideal. So I made a Ko-fi. No pressure or expectations. Just a way to support me if you want. ko-fi.com/paulavaynshteyn

I love point-and-click adventures for the nostalgia and the humor. Here are some epic indie point-and-clicks to obsess over: #indiegames #indiedev thenerdytype.com/2025/07/02/i...

Everybody should play Stars in the Trash by @valhallacats.bsky.social at least once in their life. Gorgeous, heartwarming, and utterly unforgettable. outputlag.com/features/sta...

Take a look at this article about desktop buddies by @paulavaynshteyn.bsky.social! BonziBuddy left scars, but here are a few newer ones that won’t hurt you. Sulo got featured too 😉 Check it out: thenerdytype.com/2025/06/22/c... #gamedev #cozygames #desktopbuddy #steam

It's official: Output Lag is OpenCritic accredited! opencritic.com/outlet/968/o... #gaming #outputlag #reviews

I'm making a pledge to all indie devs, big or small: thenerdytype.com/2025/06/19/a...

Me at 10am: I've never had a sunburn in my life Me at 3pm: Why the hell do I look like a lobster Proof, if you needed any, that you should never brag.