Quick update on the status of our @sixoneindie.com Patreon offerings with the news of Mike stepping away last week. Needed to let you all know that I am working on figuring things out! Love you all so damn much and hope to continue to have you on this journey with us. 💙

It’s time for a new chapter, y’all. In a few short weeks, I’ll be stepping away from Six One Indie. Six One has been an unforgettable journey; impossible to sum up in a single post. The May 21st showcase will be my last, so y’all better show up for the indies and a proper farewell. Thank you 💙

Mike begins his bittersweet farewell tour, as he prepares to officially step away from Six One Indie 💙

If any media/content creators heading to PAX East next week would like to chat about Blue Ridge Hunting, hit me up! We have some interview spots left open and would love to have you meet @jademeadows.bsky.social and chat about the real-life cryptid inspirations behind this co-op horror game.

Hamstermind from Righteous Tree studio is an intriguing puzzle game with plenty of heart, personality, and appeal that is only held back by a steep difficulty spike and a poor hint system that halted momentum. Read @illgrillchill.bsky.social's review:

If you missed @themix.bsky.social and @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social Spring Showcase today, we have you covered with every game shown during the show. Reminder to wishlist any games that caught your eye!

House House’s follow-up to Untitled Goose Game is shaping up to be an ambitious online hangout session full of intrigue and boundless joy. Listen to Mike’s hands-on preview over on Patreon, available to all as a *free* episode of our member-exclusive podcast. Listen: bit.ly/sixonebigwalk

Almost 30k of y'all are following us as we support and uplift indie games and the people behind them. Truly remarkable. Thanks for joining us on this ride. 💙

Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key To My Heart from the Turnip Boy team, @snoozykazoo.com, has dropped a demo today as part of the Women's Day Sale Festival on Steam. Check it out!

📢 The first round of acceptance emails have been sent out. Please check your inboxes! Regardless of submission status, we’re aiming to notify everyone via email by Monday, March 9th. We won’t leave you hanging 🧡📧

📢 The first round of acceptance emails have been sent out. Please check your inboxes! Regardless of submission status, we’re aiming to notify everyone via email by Monday, March 9th. We won’t leave you hanging 🧡📧

@planetoflana.bsky.social Despite some frustrating puzzles, it's hard to deny just how incredible every other element of the game is. It's not just a great sequel; it stands out on its own. Read @sugarohsnappeas.bsky.social's review:

Today Nintendo hosted a 15 minute long Indie World that showcased 18 incredible indies. If you missed it, we have a rundown of every announcement on the site right now! Which was your favorite announcement of the show?

Mr. Nintendo, please. We’re still in bed.

ICYMI - IGN's Fan Fest started yesterday with all sorts of reveals in the world of indies. @mrkstep.bsky.social has compiled a list of 7 announcements that got him hyped up!

Today's Six One Plays has @mrkstep.bsky.social begin his journey towards Financial Freedom in The Dungeon Experience from Bone Assembly and @devolverdigital.com.

Today's Next Fest edition of Six One Plays is a game that we still can't believe is real: the soulslike action game Dinoblade.

During Next Fest, we will be uploading new episodes of Six One Plays to our YouTube channel for you to check out! First up, @mrkstep.bsky.social plays the 2D precision platformer Croak from @woodrunnergames.com!

Submissions for the Six One Indie Showcase are now closed, and we’re in the midst of reviewing all of your unbelievable work as we speak! Everyone will be notified (regardless of decision) via the email used for each submission prior to GDC 📧

🌴DEMO ANNOUNCEMENT🌴 Surprise! I am thrilled to announce that the demo for Ourlands, my cozy island builder, just went live! Take a break from, well, everything, and go craft your perfect slice of paradise. Enjoy! s.team/a/2074470

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨 Submissions for the upcoming Six One Indie Showcase will be closing TONIGHT at 11:59 PM ET! Reminder: This will be our *only* Showcase of the 2026. Demo Days will be taking the place of our usual Fall Showcase.

@playhilltop.bsky.social is back with another must-play looking title in Curse of Resthaven.

Glintseeker Island, a 2D pixel mining adventure, from @halfsouplabs.bsky.social has officially been announced for 2027 and has a playtest available right now on Steam.

Cozy punk rock narrative sim game @waxheadsgame.bsky.social is launching May 5th for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.

Live right now on our Patreon is a brand new Six One Plays of the upcoming metroidvania Grime II demo. Consider supporting us on Patreon to unlock many more Six One Plays, Cooped Up podcast, The Monday Peck weekly show, Showcase and IGA updates, and more!

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨 Submissions for the upcoming Six One Indie Showcase will be closing TONIGHT at 11:59 PM ET! Reminder: This will be our *only* Showcase of the 2026. Demo Days will be taking the place of our usual Fall Showcase.

How's another 5 demos added to the list that caught our eye to end a very busy day? Indie games are awesome y'all.

After months working in the shadows… meet Curse of Resthaven. A gothic horror mystery where you govern a cursed island trapped in a time loop while searching for your missing niece. If it’s your kind of weird, please wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/... More dev secrets soon.

Today has been a busy one, but why don't you snuggle up and read @mrkstep.bsky.social's demo preview of the upcoming cozy adventure game Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth from @hypergames.no. Demo is out now with the full launch coming on April 27th for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.

@fabraz.bsky.social just knows what makes a great platformer work. The freedom available to players to play as they want and the sheer amount to do in Demon Tides makes it an easy one to recommend picking up today. Read @mrkstep.bsky.social's early impressions:

@ysbryd.net's newest game, LOVE ETERNAL, is one of a kind. It's satisfying platforming mixed with a psychological horror narrative makes brlka's debut game a must-play experience. Read @itsmike.town's review:

The soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl is out today for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. After 8 hours with it, @mrkstep.bsky.social writes some early impressions about loving Ro's journey in this gorgeous world, but not loving the progression loop.

@playtonicgames.com and MegaWobble have done it again. Lil Gator Game: In The Dark is a wonderfully wholesome experience and a great afternoon of nostalgia about childhood and friendships. Read @mrkstep.bsky.social's review:

Crisol: Theater of Idols from Vermila Studios and @blumhousegames.com is a fun time with great ideas, but ultimately plays it a bit too safe during this blood-soaked journey. Read @mrkstep.bsky.social's review:

DOWNSOUTH 🟣🟣⚪⚪⚫ KICKSTARTER + DEMO FEB 17TH #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

This list just got updated with 9 games to look forward to next week during Next Fest - some even are ready to play right now!

Relooted's premise is bold, necessary, and handled with genuine care by @nyamakop.co.za, which is only being held back by its technical roughness. Read @willcblogs.bsky.social's review:

Aerial_Knight's DropShot is what we want more of in video games. Outlandish ideas that ooze creativity in every pixel. Just wish that the execution of this amazing idea landed a bit better. @mrkstep.bsky.social's review:

Who is your indie Valentine? We’ll start.

Scarlet Hollow Episode 5 - Part One is out now on Steam, itch, and GOG. Part two will be releasing next Friday, February 20th, at 10am Eastern. Welcome home.

It's time to get emotional. Neva: Prologue from @nomada.studio is out next week, February 19th.

In 2026, the thing that I think we all need to do together is just go for a Big Walk by @househouse.bsky.social. We need it more than ever.

The wait is almost over for Mina the Hollower from @yachtclubgames.bsky.social. Dive into the demo on PS5 today ahead of the Spring launch.

One week warning! Indie devs: we’d love to see what you’re cooking up.

We absolutely adore Lil Gator Game in this house and are super excited to play the In the Dark DLC today! Huge congrats to @lilgatorgame.bsky.social and @playtonicgames.com on the launch!

Cairn from @thegamebakers.com is a generational experience that will stick with us long after the climb. Exclusive for Patreon members, let’s chalk up our hands and break down the ascent step by step.

The team behind Crow Country and Snipperclips will return to its Detective Grimoire series this summer in The Mermaid Mask, coming to PC and consoles.

Already updated with 2 other games that will be in Next Fest! The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker 2 from @davekki.bsky.social Helix: Descent N Ascent from Badass Mongoose Make sure to keep coming back for what will be waiting for you during Steam Next Fest!

Want to get a sneak peak of what games will have demos available during Steam Next Fest in a few weeks? Take a look at this list that will be continually updated with demos that caught our eye.

The title of this news piece, the launch day announcement for Pluto from Siege Wizard Interactive, is all you need to know.