Lone Ruin Review: Let the Spells Do the Talking
Lone Ruin is a great kickoff to 2023. Between its stunning visuals, action-packed gameplay, and killer build variety, Cuddle Monster Games’ engaging roguelike is certainly worth your time.
Someone Else Made A Game Without Vampires In It
The experience of Vampire Survivors not only captured the hearts of millions throughout the year, but it reflected the journey of acceptance and happiness for one editor.
Once Upon a Jester Review: Breaking into Song
Once Upon a Jester feels like an actual labor of love in the best way. Whether it's an unorthodox yet genuine friendship, a laid-back comical nature, or breaking into song a bit too much, Bonte Avond has legitimately handcrafted an unforgettable title.
Indie Debuts At The Game Awards ‘22
Despite primarily leaning into the ‘Triple I’ space, The Game Awards ‘22 held a handful of exciting indie announcements. From unexpected sequels to social media darlings, here is a brief breakdown of indies at The Game Awards.
We Are OFK Review: Music to Your Ears
In the same way that films such a Nope and La La Land are about the art of filmmaking, We Are OFK feels like it’s about creating music, or perhaps more broadly but also more accurately: how painful and hard it is to create art with people you love, including yourself.
Paradise Marsh Review: Repairing the Sky And Beyond
Whether it's the assistance features such as the journal or the chirping, the quick-to-completion nature, or the poetic and uplifting vibe throughout, Paradise Marsh feels deliberately crafted and developed with care.
Dire Vengeance Review: Hell of a Time
Dire Vengeance from Magic Shot Games is a brutally beautiful action-platformer. However, overwhelming difficulty paired with slow progression may make the experience a bit too constrained for some players.
Hunter’s Dream: A Conversation with Lilith Walther
From an “inside” joke to escaping the Hunter's Dream, Bloodborne Kart quickly shifted into a real video game courtesy of Lilith Walther. Not only is Walther working on one of the best modern day kart racers, but pulling back the curtain on it’s development as well.
Exclusive: Dire Vengeance Switch Version Announced
The challenging metroidvania will delight fans of 16-bit platformers and run-and-guns, but it’s also ready to captivate a new generation of gamers.
My Personal Gliding: A Sable Retrospective
Sable is a journey of self-discovery, as well as overcoming the fear and anxiety of new experiences. When approached at a critical moment in our own lives, the pilgrimage can be a self-reflective one.
Youropa Review: Won't Bring You Down
frecle’s unique puzzle game defies gravity with engaging puzzles and a killer traversal mechanic.
Tinykin Review: Tiny & Mighty
Tinykin is a great 3D-platformer that wonderfully encourages exploration through it’s charm, engaging traversal, and cute creatures.
Arcade Paradise Review: Satisfying Rinse And Repeat Nostalgia
Arcade Paradise is fun for management sim players, arcade cabinet lovers, or even new players. The sim management gameplay is simple and light, the cabinets are all fun with natural progression, and the 90s nostalgia, while only effective for some, is spot on.
Cursed to Golf Review: Par for the Course
Cursed to Golf is a good rogue-ish golf-like with an adorable art style and intriguing abilities. Though the repetitious levels in the beginning can offer a tarnished start-up, the enjoyment rises significantly as you putt on.
Mothmen 1966 Review: An Alluring Light
Mothmen 1966 is a point-and-click visual novel with spooky vibes and a crispy, smooth ‘80s home computer aesthetic. It’s an atmospheric kind of scary, but it can drop a chill down your neck when you least expect it.
Midnight Fight Express Preview: Battery Ballet
Midnight Fight Express is best described in three words; fast, brutal, and satisfying. Even in our preview, Jacob Dzwinel’s brutal brawler is a high octane thrill ride from the second it starts.
Endling - Extinction is Forever Review: For Fox Sake
Endling is a heartbreaking, yet honest and necessary take on the human effect on natural habitats. The harrowing tale is masterfully paired with this fresh take on the survival genre, all which crafts a dime a dozen type of experience.
Coromon Review: Creature Feature
Coromon is a wonderfully fun monster-taming RPG that draws inspiration from the classic Pokemon series while carving its own path.
Stray Review: The Cat’s Pajamas
Stray is simply captivating. Between unmatched world building, outstanding aesthetic design, intuitive cat physics, and immersive gameplay, BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive have crafted an engaging and awe-striking experience from start to finish.
Ten Promising Indies From Summer ‘22
An exuberant number of indies were announced during Hot Game Summer. While it‘s nearly impossible to keep it to ten, here are a handful of indies showcased in June that you should keep your eyes on.