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If you love the depth of 4X strategy games (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) but your schedule doesn’t exactly allow for a 12-hour marathon session of Civilisation, German indie studio MixedMoonGames might have just solved your problems. The developer has officially announced the first public playtest for its upcoming title, Monarchs at Play, and it’s arriving…
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XD Games Unveils Torchlight: Infinite SS12: Lunaria – A Galactic Celebration for the 3rd Anniversary
The hunt is back on, Hunters! XD Games has officially pulled back the curtain on the next major chapter for its hit ARPG. Titled SS12: Lunaria, this upcoming season is set to launch on April 16, 2026, bringing with it a cosmic overhaul of mechanics, a brand-new hero trait, and a massive celebration for the…
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The indie gaming scene is about to get a lot more nostalgic—and a little more lethal. Kitico, the developer-led collective, has officially announced that their upcoming title, Murder Meet Cute, has been selected as a World Premiere main feature for InterfaceX26. If you haven’t heard of InterfaceX26 yet, it’s time to plug in. Running from…
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Indie developer PD_CGT has officially pulled back the curtain on their latest project: LURRUNA – The Island of Towering Automatons. If you’ve been craving a return to the “tough-as-nails” era of 8-bit platforming, this might just be the summer highlight you’ve been waiting for. Described as a love letter to the “Classicvania” formula, LURRUNA takes…
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Bone to Pick? 8BitSkull Releases ‘Skull Horde’ – The Necromantic Auto-Battler We’ve Been Waiting For
If there is one thing indie developers 8BitSkull know how to do, it’s delivering a high-octane power fantasy. After the drilling mayhem of Bore Blasters and the bullet-heaven chaos of Void Scrappers, the Edinburgh-based team has returned with something a little more… skeletal. Released on April 10, 2026, Skull Horde is an auto-battler dungeon crawler…
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If you’re the type of gamer who skips the trash mobs and heads straight for the big health bars at the end of the level, independent developer Brian O’Keefe has just delivered exactly what you’ve been looking for. FAR FROM DEAD, the high-octane run ’n gun boss rush that has been building buzz in the…
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There’s something inherently romantic about the idea of leaving the daily grind behind, packing a few boxes of pre-loved paperbacks into a trailer, and setting up shop by the sea. While most of us are stuck behind desks, neoludic games, in partnership with Skystone Games and Silver Lining Interactive, is making that daydream a tangible…
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If you’re the type of player who lives for the satisfying clink of a perfect parry, mark your calendars. Independent developer Kaosrio has officially announced that their high-octane side-scroller, Ricochet Raven, is set to launch into Early Access on April 21st, 2026. In a genre where “shoot first, ask questions later” is the norm, Ricochet…
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The deckbuilding roguelike genre is getting a bit crowded lately. We’ve climbed the Spire, outrun the Blight, and battled through countless dungeons. But every so often, a title emerges from the fog that feels genuinely fresh—or in this case, refreshingly decomposed. Enter Cursed Tails, the new maritime roguelike that swaps the standard fantasy tropes for…
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If you’ve been following the indie scene lately, you know that Goblinz Publishing has a knack for picking winners that blend strategy with unique aesthetics. Their latest venture into the dark, punishing world of Sol Cesto is no exception. Developed by the duo Géraud Zucchini and Chariospirale, Sol Cesto is a tactical roguelike that feels…
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Retro-gaming fans, it’s time to pack your bags for the afterlife. Publisher Valkyrie Initiative and solo developer 70`Strike (the creative mind behind Skelethrone) have officially pulled back the curtain on Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, a fast-paced 2D platformer that’s looking to inject some serious 16-bit attitude into the modern era. If you’ve ever felt like your…
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If you’ve been itching for a new ARPG to sink your teeth into—one that smells of brass, steam, and desperate survival—today is your lucky day. CRG Studio has officially pulled the lever, launching Crystalfall into Early Access on Steam. Set in a world literally shattered by a mysterious asteroid impact, Crystalfall isn’t just another dungeon…
