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Dead Cells Developers Confirm End of Major Updates After Next Content Drop

Dead Cells updates will come to an end after the next major content drop, developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have revealed. In a new post on the game's official Steam page, Motion Twin says that…

February 9, 2024 | 09:39 EST

A collection of Valheim merchandise, including to-scale weapons, plushies, and dice, courtesy of Heroic Replicas
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New Valheim Merch Kickstarter Campaign Includes a $1,300 Sword and Much More

Iron Gate and merch company Heroic Replicas have announced a Kickstarter campaign for a new set of Valheim merchandise, including a full-scale replica of the game's ethereal Mistwalker sword. The…

January 29, 2024 | 10:26 EST

The father and son characters from the pixel art game Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit standing in front of a dumpster
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Trailer Leaked, Then Confirmed by Scott Cawthon

A new Five Nights at Freddy's spinoff game has been leaked, but in a rather surprising twist, the game's existence has also been confirmed by the series' creator. From the leaked trailer (which you…

January 24, 2024 | 08:27 EST

Armed Sheep-like Pals in Palworld
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Palworld Developers Ask Players Not to Use "Memory Reset Drug," Xbox Patch In Certification

If you're among the millions playing the indie survival crafting game Palworld, there is a specific item that you may want not to use according to its developers. Pocketpair mentioned on its discord…

January 21, 2024 | 11:04 EST

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PlayStation China Hero Project Game AI Limit Reveals 2024 Release Window and Spectacular Gameplay

Developer SenseGames and publisher CE Asia announced that the action RPG AI Limit will be released in 2024 for PC via Steam and PS5.  Unless you have a very long memory, you may not be familiar with…

January 20, 2024 | 06:06 EST

A close-up of Zoe, a female character with pink and black hair, in Palworld
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Palworld Server Connection Issue Fix On the Way "ASAP", Developer Says

Pocketpair has taken to social media to address Palworld server connection issues, which have sprung up due to the huge number of players wanting to check the game out on day one. In a post on X (…

January 19, 2024 | 10:04 EST

2023 Indie Game of the Year

2023 TechRaptor Awards - Indie Game of the Year

Where AAA looks to impress and blow us away with their sheer size, technical prowess, or some beautiful pixels, indie games stand out by relying heavily on creativity. Not to say the big games lack…

January 18, 2024 | 10:00 EST

A vampire looking moody against the backdrop of a red moon in artwork for Vampire Survivors
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Vampire Survivors Developers Tease Indie Collabs, Update 1.9, and More

Poncle has taken to Steam to share its plans for Vampire Survivors in 2024, and there are a few very interesting tidbits to get excited about if you're a fan. Perhaps the most exciting piece of news…

January 10, 2024 | 09:59 EST

The new Point Hope location that's included in the Phasmophobia roadmap for 2024
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Phasmophobia Roadmap for 2024 Includes Visual Overhaul, New Gear, and More

Kinetic Games has unveiled the Phasmophobia roadmap for 2024 and beyond, teasing what's coming to the ghost-hunting multiplayer horror game this year. In a new Steam post, Kinetic says it's removed…

January 3, 2024 | 10:28 EST

An astronaut in close-up in Boundary
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Major Boundary Update Rings Out the Year with Brand New PvE Mode and Much More

Multiplayer tactical FPS Boundary has received a massive year-end update that adds tons of new content, including a PvE game mode and much more. The new PvE mode offers three difficulty levels and…

December 28, 2023 | 09:45 EST

Two characters looking out over a cozy hamlet in Pioneers of Pagonia
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Settlers-Like Pioneers of Pagonia Hits 100k Sales in a Week

Cozy indie city-builder Pioneers of Pagonia has hit a major sales milestone within its first week on release, developer and publisher Envision Entertainment has announced. According to a new Steam…

December 21, 2023 | 10:00 EST

Two characters gazing lovingly at each other in My Time at Sandrock
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My Time at Sandrock Update 1.2 Brings New Romantic Options, Endgame Content, and More

Pathea Games has released My Time at Sandrock update 1.2, also known as the New Year, Better Me update. Per the game's 2024 roadmap, this update adds new content linked to romances, as well as a…

December 21, 2023 | 09:01 EST

Artwork for the Creepy Jar game StarRupture, featuring characters mining resources and shooting enemies
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Green Hell Developer's New Game Officially Named StarRupture, New Details Revealed

Green Hell developer Creepy Jar has revealed the official name of its upcoming sci-fi survival game, and that name is StarRupture. Revealed as part of the 2023 PC Gaming Show, StarRupture was…

December 19, 2023 | 10:20 EST

Zael and friends standing on the deck of a ship in Sea of Stars
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Sea of Stars Player Count Passes 4 Million, Sabotage Studio Reveals

Sea of Stars developer Sabotage Studio has revealed that the game has reached a pretty impressive player count milestone just four months after it launched. According to an official Sabotage blog…

December 18, 2023 | 10:27 EST

Two photorealistic birds with Santa hats on in Hatoful Boyfriend
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Hatoful Boyfriend Royalties Finally Paid by Epic Games, Creator Confirms

Hatoful Boyfriend creator Hato Moa has taken to social media to confirm that Epic Games has paid her royalties owed for the game since 2021. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Hato Moa says…

December 12, 2023 | 04:13 EST

A spread-shot cover of Pinball M, showcasing an emaciated hand in darkness preparing to pull a pinball trigger.

Pinball M Review - Tilted Terrors

There’s a certain novelty to pinball tables that always outweighs the potential of pinball itself. Quick tie-ins to popular IPs, voice clips from said IPs characters that are semi-relevant to the…

December 13, 2023 | 10:00 EST

The artwork of Day of the Devs 2024
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Day of the Devs 2023 Recap - Check out All the Indie News, Trailers, & Reveals

Double Fine and Iam8bit hosted Day of the Devs, focusing on plenty of upcoming independent games from a variety of developers from all over the world. Before we delve into The Game Awards tomorrow,…

December 6, 2023 | 12:55 EST

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Armello Developer League of Geeks Lays off Over 50% of Staff, Puts Jumplight Odyssey on Hold

Today Australian studio League of Geeks announced that it is the latest developer that had to enact a wave of layoffs. According to a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), co-founders Trent Kustes…

December 5, 2023 | 08:12 EST

Concept art for Project Zomboid, which depicts a character wiping his mouth as zombies reach up to grab him
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Project Zomboid's Blacksmithing System Looks Frankly Crazy In New Dev Diary

Developer The Indie Stone has released new information about some of the systems and gameplay mechanics making their way to Project Zomboid in the future. In a new dev diary released on Steam, the…

November 24, 2023 | 10:42 EST

The Key Artwork of Against the Storm
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Against the Storm Gets Full Release Date for PC and Game Pass Following Successful Early Access

Today indie developer Eremite Games and publisher Hooded Horse announced the release date of the 1.0 version of the city builder Against The Storm. The game will be released on PC on December 8,…

November 20, 2023 | 12:44 EST

The key artwork of Spirittea
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Spirittea Boasts Successful Launch With $1 Million in Sales and Promises Updates and Free Content

  Indie developer Cheesemaster Games and publisher No More Robots announced that the pixel art life sim Spirittea has enjoyed a successful launch. The game achieved 150,000 players in its first…

November 20, 2023 | 11:49 EST

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Adult Game Forbidden Fantasy by FreshWomen Developer Announced With Release Dates

Today indie developer Oppai-Man officially announced its next adult visual novel, titled Forbidden Fantasy, and revealed the release dates for the first chapter. Initially, it'll launch form the…

November 17, 2023 | 08:43 EST

An spread-shot cover of Roboquest, showcasing a large yellow robot standing alongside a young girl and a blue robot against the backdrop of a large spherical robot.

Roboquest Review - Rust Belt

When it comes to the FPS branch of roguelikes and roguelites, you won’t find a universally praised title in the same way you would for say, a dungeon-crawling roguelike, or a deckbuilding roguelite.…

November 18, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Two characters in Dinkum smiling and waving at the camera
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Cozy Aussie Farming Sim Dinkum Gets Summer Update With New Adventures And More

A new Dinkum update has been released, bringing scorching summer vibes to the cozy Aussie farming sim. Hey, it's almost summer in Australia! Dinkum developer James Bendon has spoken about his desire…

November 17, 2023 | 08:39 EST

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TechRaptor Indie Spotlight - November 2023

What a year it has been for games! The holiday gaming season is about to be in full swing, Geoff Keighley's annual game awards are around the corner, and GOTY talk is brewing everywhere. All that in…

November 15, 2023 | 02:49 EST

On Your Tail preview header with key art showing Diana arriving to Borgo Marina on a scooter.
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On Your Tail Preview - A Charming and Nostalgic Cozy Life Sim with a Mystery Twist

During the latest Nintendo Indie World, Memorable Games and Humble Games announced its story-driven life simulator On Your Tail, and it's actually a secret I had to keep for a while, having played a…

November 15, 2023 | 11:00 EST

A character in closeup while another character looks on in horror in the Humble Games title Stray Gods
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(Updated) Humble Games Is Reportedly The Latest Studio To Be Hit By Industry Layoffs

Update (November 15th, 8:21AM): Humble Games has confirmed that it has laid off a number of employees. In a statement given to Sports Illustrated yesterday, the publisher said it has "had to say…

November 14, 2023 | 08:33 EST

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New Nintendo Indie World Showcase Scheduled To Land Tomorrow

A new Nintendo Indie World showcase has been announced, and it's airing tomorrow, so we'll soon get more info about upcoming Switch indie games. In a post on the official Nintendo X (formerly known…

November 13, 2023 | 09:22 EST

The player holding a Spirit Box tool in a dark room with a switched-on TV in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Update Brings Steam Achievements And "Significant" Improvements

Spooky multiplayer ghost-hunting horror game Phasmophobia has received a brand new update, and while it's not huge, it does bring some pretty major improvements. Following on from the Halloween…

November 13, 2023 | 08:51 EST

Spirittea Review Key Art Showing a red clad character praying at a shrine in the woods while the game logo fills the top right corner.jpg
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Spirittea Review - Once More, With Spirit!

Cozy games have been experiencing a bit of a renaissance lately, and our Spirittea Review should make it pretty clear that they’re here to stay. If you haven’t heard already, Spirittea is a cozy life…

November 13, 2023 | 02:47 EST

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Dark Fantasy 2.5D Fighting Game Umbral Core Reveals Story, Features, & More

A Few Rounds Games released an extensive video introducing some key aspects of their upcoming indie dark fantasy 2.5D fighting game Umbral Core. We hear briefly how the project started, and then we…

November 12, 2023 | 07:46 EST

The player aiming a gun at a cardboard cutout of a woman holding a bowl in Samurai Punk's satirical game The American Dream
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Screencheat And Killbug Developer Samurai Punk To Shut Down After Ten Years

Australian indie studio Samurai Punk has announced that it is to shut down after ten years of operation. In an announcement post on the official Samurai Punk website, directors Winston Tang and…

November 10, 2023 | 08:36 EST

A picture showcasing the front cover of From Ants to Zombies, with a glowing ceramic pumpkin and skeleton diorama sitting on each side, against a soft grey backdrop.

This Coffee-Table Book Covers Six Decades of Video Game Horror

This is From Ants to Zombies, the newest release from video game literature publisher Bitmap Books, and one that aims to be a definitive hardback database of the games that define and refine the…

November 14, 2023 | 04:30 EST

Key art for the Weappy game Hollywood Animal, which depicts a number of movers and shakers in the fictional film industry
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Hollywood Animal Is A Movie Management Sim From This Is The Police Dev Weappy

This Is the Police and Rebel Cops developer Weappy has announced Hollywood Animal, a game that's all about managing your very own Hollywood movie studio. The game is due to arrive on PC sometime…

November 8, 2023 | 09:52 EST

A low-angle shot of a player in Enshrouded wielding a glowing sword and flanked by ruins
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Enshrouded Early Access Release Date Brings Voxel Action RPG Fun In January

Keen Games has announced the Enshrouded Early Access release date, and it won't be too long before you get to check out this ambitious voxel RPG. Enshrouded will officially arrive on PC via Steam…

November 7, 2023 | 10:00 EST

Two Stone Age villagers ride an ostrich through a valley in Roots of Pacha
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Cozy Stone Age Farming Sim Roots Of Pacha Gets Switch And PlayStation Release Date

Developer Soda Den has announced the Roots of Pacha PlayStation and Switch release date. The cozy Stone Age farming sim is heading to PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch on November 28th, with an Xbox…

October 30, 2023 | 11:38 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Jusant, showcasing the game's logo and the main character walking towards a rocky pillar that goes off-screen.

Jusant Review - Quixotic, Melodic, Entropic

As climate change continues to be a point of unnerving discussion in regards to the future of the planet and humanity, its stature in video games has always been from the point of integration. There…

October 31, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

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Stardew Valley Meets Spirited Away Life Sim Spirittea Gets Release Date for PC, Switch, & Game Pass

Indie developer Cheesemaster Games and publisher No More Robots announced a release date of the upcoming life sim Spirittea. The game, which our Joe Allen aptly defined "Stardew Valley meets…

October 25, 2023 | 12:20 EDT

Howl - Artwork showing the Living Link and the protagonist, alongside the wolves
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Exclusive: Beautiful Indie Turn-Based Game Howl Reveals the Secret of Its "Living Ink" Visuals

TechRaptor can exclusively reveal a brand new trailer of the upcoming turn-based tactics game Howl from developer Mi'pu'mi Games and publisher Astragon Entertainment, showing off its lovely "Living…

October 25, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

A screenshot from the teaser of Creepshow
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Get Ready for an Indie Halloween With Plenty of Reveals by DreadXP at the Indie Horror Showcase

Horror developer and publisher DreadXP had quite a few reveals to share during today's Indie Horror Showcase, including new games, updates, and more.  The first is the first-person brawler Hellpunk…

October 20, 2023 | 02:22 EDT

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Indie Darling Salt and Sacrifice Gets Release Date for Nintendo Switch & PC Via Steam

If you'd like to play Salt and Sacrifice on Nintendo Switch or prefer to have the game on Steam, Ska Studio and Devoured Studios have good news for you today.  The Switch and Steam releases of the…

October 19, 2023 | 06:16 EDT

A vampire rising from his crypt while surrounded by flames in V Rising
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V Rising Halloween Event Brings Free Decor DLC And More

Stunlock Studios has announced its plans for a V Rising Halloween event, and if you like to decorate your castle with creepy accouterments, you're in luck. While it's true that the Halloween event…

October 19, 2023 | 10:33 EDT

A dwarf hammering away at an anvil in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
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The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Delayed On PS5, Goes Gold On PC

Free Range Games and publisher North Beach have some good news and some bad news regarding The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. On the one hand, if you're a PC player, you'll be happy to know…

October 19, 2023 | 08:57 EDT

A close-up of a character surrounded by wires and looking very panicked in Babylon X
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Action RPG Babylon X Announced By Veteran-Staffed Mighty Boy Studio

New developer Mighty Boy Studio has announced its first title, an ambitious-looking action RPG by the name of Babylon X. The studio is staffed by luminaries from outfits like Evil West's Flying Wild…

October 18, 2023 | 09:18 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Kona II: Brume, showcasing the main character Karl Faubert looking into the horizon, with a dark cloud in the shape of a moose head above him and the game's logo.

Kona II: Brume Review - Iced That Guy, To Kona Phrase

In the wake of winter coming thick and fast, it’d be remiss of me to not mention the 2017 adventure game Kona as one of gaming’s most comforting winter wonderlands. A wholly original adventure game…

October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Vampire Survivors' Free "Whiteout" Update Gets a Release Date

The many fans of the Indie darling Vampire Survivors have been waiting for the "Whiteout" free update since its announcement last month, and now it has a release date.  According to a post made on X…

October 17, 2023 | 12:08 EDT

Japanese Drift Master - A very Pink Car
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Steam Next Fest Darling Japanese Drift Master Achieves 390,000 Demo Downloads

Today Gaming Factory announced that the driving game Japanese Drift Master has achieved a rather massive number of demo downloads. The announcement made on X (formerly Twitter) mentions that the…

October 17, 2023 | 10:55 EDT

The new Maple Lodge Campsite rework, showing a reception desk inside a rustic log cabin, in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Console Versions Delayed Again As Devs Share Halloween Plans

Bad news if you're waiting on tenterhooks for more Phasmophobia console release news: the console versions of the spooky ghost-hunting game have been delayed again. The console versions of the game…

October 17, 2023 | 10:45 EDT