Dead Cells Developers Confirm End of Major Updates After Next Content Drop
Dead Cells studios Motion Twin and Evil Empire have confirmed that major updates for the game will end after the upcoming Update 35.
February 9, 2024 | 09:39 EST
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New Valheim Merch Kickstarter Campaign Includes a $1,300 Sword and Much More
Want to own a $1,300 replica Valheim sword? A new Kickstarter campaign from merch studio Heroic Replicas could be for you.
January 29, 2024 | 10:26 EST
Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Trailer Leaked, Then Confirmed by Scott Cawthon
A Five Nights at Freddy's spinoff game by the name of Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit has been leaked, then subsequently confirmed by Scott Cawthon.
January 24, 2024 | 08:27 EST
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.
January 21, 2024 | 11:04 EST
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.
January 20, 2024 | 06:06 EST
Palworld Server Connection Issue Fix On the Way "ASAP", Developer Says
Pocketpair says that it's working on a fix for the Palworld server connection issues that have left many players unable to play the game.
January 19, 2024 | 10:04 EST
2023 TechRaptor Awards - Indie Game of the Year
January 18, 2024 | 10:00 EST
Vampire Survivors Developers Tease Indie Collabs, Update 1.9, and More
Vampire Survivors is going to have a very busy 2024, if a new end-of-year roundup on Steam courtesy of developer Poncle is anything to go by.
January 10, 2024 | 09:59 EST
Phasmophobia Roadmap for 2024 Includes Visual Overhaul, New Gear, and More
Kinetic Games has released the new Phasmophobia roadmap covering "2024 and beyond", and it includes tons of new features for the spooky horror game.
January 3, 2024 | 10:28 EST
Major Boundary Update Rings Out the Year with Brand New PvE Mode and Much More
A big new Boundary update has been released just in time for the new year, and it brings a brand new PvE mode to enjoy, plus lots more.
December 28, 2023 | 09:45 EST
Settlers-Like Pioneers of Pagonia Hits 100k Sales in a Week
Pioneers of Pagonia, the newest city-builder from Settlers creator Volker Wertich, has hit 100k sales within its first week on release.
December 21, 2023 | 10:00 EST
My Time at Sandrock Update 1.2 Brings New Romantic Options, Endgame Content, and More
My Time at Sandrock update 1.2 is here, and it's bringing new romantic systems, a brand new challenge dungeon to take on, and more.
December 21, 2023 | 09:01 EST
Green Hell Developer's New Game Officially Named StarRupture, New Details Revealed
Creepy Jar, the developer of survival game Green Hell, has officially titled its new sci-fi survival title StarRupture and released the game's first devlog.
December 19, 2023 | 10:20 EST
Sea of Stars Player Count Passes 4 Million, Sabotage Studio Reveals
Sabotage Studio has revealed that the player count for retro-style RPG Sea of Stars has passed a pretty significant milestone.
December 18, 2023 | 10:27 EST
Pinball M Review - Tilted Terrors
While not currently in season, Zen Studios have seen fit to release a small handful of lovingly-crafted horror experiences in pinball form, but is it the spookfest you always dreamed of fearing? Read our PInball M review to find out more.
December 13, 2023 | 10:00 EST
Hatoful Boyfriend Royalties Finally Paid by Epic Games, Creator Confirms
Hato Moa has confirmed that unpaid Hatoful Boyfriend royalties, owed since Epic acquired developer Mediatonic in 2021, have been paid.
December 12, 2023 | 04:13 EST
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.
December 6, 2023 | 12:55 EST
Armello Developer League of Geeks Lays off Over 50% of Staff, Puts Jumplight Odyssey on Hold
Today Australian studio League of Geeks, known for Armello, announced that it is the latest developer that had to enact a wave of layoffs.
December 5, 2023 | 08:12 EST
Project Zomboid's Blacksmithing System Looks Frankly Crazy In New Dev Diary
A new Project Zomboid dev diary has arrived, detailing some of the game's exciting-looking new systems including blacksmithing and more.
November 24, 2023 | 10:42 EST
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.
November 20, 2023 | 12:44 EST
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.
November 20, 2023 | 11:49 EST
Roboquest Review - Rust Belt
After entering early access in 2020, Ryseup Studios have finally pushed their FPS roguelite into version 1.0, but is this the upgrade the genre needed? Or is it a failed installation? Read our Roboquest review to find out more.
November 18, 2023 | 11:00 EST
Adult Game Forbidden Fantasy by FreshWomen Developer Announced With Release Dates
Indie developer Oppai-Man officially announced its next adult visual novel, titled Forbidden Fantasy, and revealed the release dates for the first chapter.
November 17, 2023 | 08:43 EST
Cozy Aussie Farming Sim Dinkum Gets Summer Update With New Adventures And More
A major new Dinkum update has landed, bringing air travel to far-off climes, a new Hot Air Balloon in which to explore, and lots more.
November 17, 2023 | 08:39 EST
TechRaptor Indie Spotlight - November 2023
November 15, 2023 | 02:49 EST
On Your Tail Preview - A Charming and Nostalgic Cozy Life Sim with a Mystery Twist
In TechRaptor's On Your Tail preview, you'll learn about a cozy little seaside town, its colorful villagers, and an adorable young investigator.
November 15, 2023 | 11:00 EST
This Coffee-Table Book Covers Six Decades of Video Game Horror
A quick look at Bitmap Books' latest video game genre compendium release, From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, and what this book offers.
November 14, 2023 | 04:30 EST
(Updated) Humble Games Is Reportedly The Latest Studio To Be Hit By Industry Layoffs
A new report has emerged which suggests that Signalis and Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical publisher Humble Games is facing layoffs.
November 14, 2023 | 08:33 EST
Spirittea Review - Once More, With Spirit!
Our Spirittea Review will let you know what we thought of the newest Life Sim game to hit the scene with a bunch of comedic spirits in tow.
November 13, 2023 | 02:47 EST
New Nintendo Indie World Showcase Scheduled To Land Tomorrow
Nintendo has revealed a new Nintendo Indie World showcase that's airing tomorrow, bringing roughly 20 minutes of new Switch indie info.
November 13, 2023 | 09:22 EST
Phasmophobia Update Brings Steam Achievements And "Significant" Improvements
A new Phasmophobia update has landed, bringing Steam achievements, a new VR visual option, and more to the spooky ghost-hunting game.
November 13, 2023 | 08:51 EST
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.
November 12, 2023 | 07:46 EST
Screencheat And Killbug Developer Samurai Punk To Shut Down After Ten Years
Australian indie outfit Samurai Punk is to shut down after ten years making games like Killbug, Screencheat, and Justice Sucks.
November 10, 2023 | 08:36 EST
Hollywood Animal Is A Movie Management Sim From This Is The Police Dev Weappy
This Is the Police developer Weappy has announced Hollywood Animal, a dark movie management sim that takes you through Hollywood's golden age.
November 8, 2023 | 09:52 EST
Enshrouded Early Access Release Date Brings Voxel Action RPG Fun In January
The Early Access release date for promising-looking voxel action RPG Enshrouded has finally been revealed, and it's not too far off.
November 7, 2023 | 10:00 EST
Jusant Review - Quixotic, Melodic, Entropic
With Banishers: Ghost of New Eden delayed until 2024, Jusant caps off a rather eventful year for Don't Nod, but is the mountain-climbing adventure game a successful hike? Or a dizzying descent into dullness? Read our Jusant review to find out more.
October 31, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Cozy Stone Age Farming Sim Roots Of Pacha Gets Switch And PlayStation Release Date
Roots of Pacha, a farming sim that lets you build and maintain your very own Stone Age farm, is heading to PlayStation and Switch in November.
October 30, 2023 | 11:38 EDT
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.
October 25, 2023 | 12:20 EDT
Exclusive: Beautiful Indie Turn-Based Game Howl Reveals the Secret of Its "Living Ink" Visuals
TechRaptor can exclusively reveal a brand new trailer of Howl from developer Mi'pu'mi Games showing off its lovely "Living Ink" art style.
October 25, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
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.
October 20, 2023 | 02:22 EDT
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.
October 19, 2023 | 06:16 EDT
V Rising Halloween Event Brings Free Decor DLC And More
Stunlock has revealed details regarding this year's V Rising Halloween event, including some free DLC to claim right now and more.
October 19, 2023 | 10:33 EDT
The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Delayed On PS5, Goes Gold On PC
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria has "gone Mithril" (ahem) on PC, but the PS5 version will take a little longer to join the expedition.
October 19, 2023 | 08:57 EDT
Action RPG Babylon X Announced By Veteran-Staffed Mighty Boy Studio
New studio Mighty Boy has announced Babylon X, a rather ambitious-looking action RPG that takes place in an alternate-history Ancient World.
October 18, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
Kona II: Brume Review - Iced That Guy, To Kona Phrase
Six years since Parabole released a sleeper hit in 2017's Kona, the winter wonderlands of Northern Canada have returned. Is it ice cold, or does it melt in the sun? Read our Kona II: Brume review to find out more.
October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Vampire Survivors' Free "Whiteout" Update Gets a Release Date
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.
October 17, 2023 | 12:08 EDT
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.
October 17, 2023 | 10:55 EDT
Phasmophobia Console Versions Delayed Again As Devs Share Halloween Plans
Kinetic Games has announced another Phasmophobia console delay, along with detailing the spooky ghost-hunting game's Halloween plans.
October 17, 2023 | 10:45 EDT
Sea of Stars Developer Discusses Possible Second DLC, Potential New Games, & More
It's safe to say that the indie RPG by Sabotage Studio Sea of Stars has been very well received, and the developer is now looking at the future.
October 15, 2023 | 12:30 EDT
Indie Dev Shares In-Depth Climate Impact Report For Narrative Adventure Saltsea Chronicles
Indie dev Die Gute Fabrik has shared an independent climate report into the creation of its newest game, narrative adventure Saltsea Chronicles.
October 12, 2023 | 10:08 EDT
Dead Cells Developers Confirm End of Major Updates After Next Content Drop
Dead Cells studios Motion Twin and Evil Empire have confirmed that major updates for the game will end after the upcoming Update 35.
February 9, 2024 | 09:39 EST
New Valheim Merch Kickstarter Campaign Includes a $1,300 Sword and Much More
Want to own a $1,300 replica Valheim sword? A new Kickstarter campaign from merch studio Heroic Replicas could be for you.
January 29, 2024 | 10:26 EST
Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Trailer Leaked, Then Confirmed by Scott Cawthon
A Five Nights at Freddy's spinoff game by the name of Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit has been leaked, then subsequently confirmed by Scott Cawthon.
January 24, 2024 | 08:27 EST
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.
January 21, 2024 | 11:04 EST
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.
January 20, 2024 | 06:06 EST
Palworld Server Connection Issue Fix On the Way "ASAP", Developer Says
Pocketpair says that it's working on a fix for the Palworld server connection issues that have left many players unable to play the game.
January 19, 2024 | 10:04 EST
Vampire Survivors Developers Tease Indie Collabs, Update 1.9, and More
Vampire Survivors is going to have a very busy 2024, if a new end-of-year roundup on Steam courtesy of developer Poncle is anything to go by.
January 10, 2024 | 09:59 EST
Phasmophobia Roadmap for 2024 Includes Visual Overhaul, New Gear, and More
Kinetic Games has released the new Phasmophobia roadmap covering "2024 and beyond", and it includes tons of new features for the spooky horror game.
January 3, 2024 | 10:28 EST
Major Boundary Update Rings Out the Year with Brand New PvE Mode and Much More
A big new Boundary update has been released just in time for the new year, and it brings a brand new PvE mode to enjoy, plus lots more.
December 28, 2023 | 09:45 EST
Settlers-Like Pioneers of Pagonia Hits 100k Sales in a Week
Pioneers of Pagonia, the newest city-builder from Settlers creator Volker Wertich, has hit 100k sales within its first week on release.
December 21, 2023 | 10:00 EST
My Time at Sandrock Update 1.2 Brings New Romantic Options, Endgame Content, and More
My Time at Sandrock update 1.2 is here, and it's bringing new romantic systems, a brand new challenge dungeon to take on, and more.
December 21, 2023 | 09:01 EST
Green Hell Developer's New Game Officially Named StarRupture, New Details Revealed
Creepy Jar, the developer of survival game Green Hell, has officially titled its new sci-fi survival title StarRupture and released the game's first devlog.
December 19, 2023 | 10:20 EST
Sea of Stars Player Count Passes 4 Million, Sabotage Studio Reveals
Sabotage Studio has revealed that the player count for retro-style RPG Sea of Stars has passed a pretty significant milestone.
December 18, 2023 | 10:27 EST
Hatoful Boyfriend Royalties Finally Paid by Epic Games, Creator Confirms
Hato Moa has confirmed that unpaid Hatoful Boyfriend royalties, owed since Epic acquired developer Mediatonic in 2021, have been paid.
December 12, 2023 | 04:13 EST
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.
December 6, 2023 | 12:55 EST
Armello Developer League of Geeks Lays off Over 50% of Staff, Puts Jumplight Odyssey on Hold
Today Australian studio League of Geeks, known for Armello, announced that it is the latest developer that had to enact a wave of layoffs.
December 5, 2023 | 08:12 EST
Project Zomboid's Blacksmithing System Looks Frankly Crazy In New Dev Diary
A new Project Zomboid dev diary has arrived, detailing some of the game's exciting-looking new systems including blacksmithing and more.
November 24, 2023 | 10:42 EST
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.
November 20, 2023 | 12:44 EST
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.
November 20, 2023 | 11:49 EST
Adult Game Forbidden Fantasy by FreshWomen Developer Announced With Release Dates
Indie developer Oppai-Man officially announced its next adult visual novel, titled Forbidden Fantasy, and revealed the release dates for the first chapter.
November 17, 2023 | 08:43 EST
Cozy Aussie Farming Sim Dinkum Gets Summer Update With New Adventures And More
A major new Dinkum update has landed, bringing air travel to far-off climes, a new Hot Air Balloon in which to explore, and lots more.
November 17, 2023 | 08:39 EST
(Updated) Humble Games Is Reportedly The Latest Studio To Be Hit By Industry Layoffs
A new report has emerged which suggests that Signalis and Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical publisher Humble Games is facing layoffs.
November 14, 2023 | 08:33 EST
New Nintendo Indie World Showcase Scheduled To Land Tomorrow
Nintendo has revealed a new Nintendo Indie World showcase that's airing tomorrow, bringing roughly 20 minutes of new Switch indie info.
November 13, 2023 | 09:22 EST
Phasmophobia Update Brings Steam Achievements And "Significant" Improvements
A new Phasmophobia update has landed, bringing Steam achievements, a new VR visual option, and more to the spooky ghost-hunting game.
November 13, 2023 | 08:51 EST
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.
November 12, 2023 | 07:46 EST
Screencheat And Killbug Developer Samurai Punk To Shut Down After Ten Years
Australian indie outfit Samurai Punk is to shut down after ten years making games like Killbug, Screencheat, and Justice Sucks.
November 10, 2023 | 08:36 EST
Hollywood Animal Is A Movie Management Sim From This Is The Police Dev Weappy
This Is the Police developer Weappy has announced Hollywood Animal, a dark movie management sim that takes you through Hollywood's golden age.
November 8, 2023 | 09:52 EST
Enshrouded Early Access Release Date Brings Voxel Action RPG Fun In January
The Early Access release date for promising-looking voxel action RPG Enshrouded has finally been revealed, and it's not too far off.
November 7, 2023 | 10:00 EST
Cozy Stone Age Farming Sim Roots Of Pacha Gets Switch And PlayStation Release Date
Roots of Pacha, a farming sim that lets you build and maintain your very own Stone Age farm, is heading to PlayStation and Switch in November.
October 30, 2023 | 11:38 EDT
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.
October 25, 2023 | 12:20 EDT
Exclusive: Beautiful Indie Turn-Based Game Howl Reveals the Secret of Its "Living Ink" Visuals
TechRaptor can exclusively reveal a brand new trailer of Howl from developer Mi'pu'mi Games showing off its lovely "Living Ink" art style.
October 25, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
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.
October 20, 2023 | 02:22 EDT
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.
October 19, 2023 | 06:16 EDT
V Rising Halloween Event Brings Free Decor DLC And More
Stunlock has revealed details regarding this year's V Rising Halloween event, including some free DLC to claim right now and more.
October 19, 2023 | 10:33 EDT
The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Delayed On PS5, Goes Gold On PC
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria has "gone Mithril" (ahem) on PC, but the PS5 version will take a little longer to join the expedition.
October 19, 2023 | 08:57 EDT
Action RPG Babylon X Announced By Veteran-Staffed Mighty Boy Studio
New studio Mighty Boy has announced Babylon X, a rather ambitious-looking action RPG that takes place in an alternate-history Ancient World.
October 18, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
Vampire Survivors' Free "Whiteout" Update Gets a Release Date
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.
October 17, 2023 | 12:08 EDT
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.
October 17, 2023 | 10:55 EDT
Phasmophobia Console Versions Delayed Again As Devs Share Halloween Plans
Kinetic Games has announced another Phasmophobia console delay, along with detailing the spooky ghost-hunting game's Halloween plans.
October 17, 2023 | 10:45 EDT
Sea of Stars Developer Discusses Possible Second DLC, Potential New Games, & More
It's safe to say that the indie RPG by Sabotage Studio Sea of Stars has been very well received, and the developer is now looking at the future.
October 15, 2023 | 12:30 EDT
Indie Dev Shares In-Depth Climate Impact Report For Narrative Adventure Saltsea Chronicles
Indie dev Die Gute Fabrik has shared an independent climate report into the creation of its newest game, narrative adventure Saltsea Chronicles.
October 12, 2023 | 10:08 EDT
Rebellious City-Building Adventure Bellwright Launches In December
Bellwright, a city-building survival game all about leading a revolution against the crown, is hitting Steam Early Access in December.
October 4, 2023 | 08:34 EDT
Co-Development Studio Puny Human To Close After 16 Years
Co-development studio Puny Human, which has worked on games like The Callisto Protocol and Tribes of Midgard, is shutting its doors for good.
October 3, 2023 | 09:25 EDT
You Can Now Enjoy An Official Deliver Us The Moon Fortnite Map
Deliver Us The Moon developer Keoken Interactive has created a rather endearing official Fortnite map based on its lunar adventure.
October 2, 2023 | 10:46 EDT
Paradox Announces Voxel Factory Sim Foundry, Demo Coming Next Week
Paradox has announced that it will be publishing Channel 3 Entertainment's beautiful voxel factory sim Foundry, and a demo is coming soon too!
October 2, 2023 | 09:26 EDT
Report: Team17 To Slash Jobs, CEO Michael Pattison Expected To Depart (Updated)
Team17 is allegedly looking to slash QA jobs and its CEO Michael Pattison is set to leave, according to a new report released today.
October 2, 2023 | 09:05 EDT
DUSK HD Remaster Announced, While Fallen Aces Shows Extensive Gameplay
During the celebrations of all-things boomer shooter at Realms Deep 2023, New Blood Interactive opted to out-boomer shooter everyone with DUSK HD.
September 30, 2023 | 11:35 EDT
Realms Deep 2023 Recap: Find all the News & Announcements from 3D Realms Here
Today 3D Realms hosted its Realms Deep 2023 livestream, with a lot of interesting announcements, reveals, and even surprise releases to share with its fans.
September 30, 2023 | 10:27 EDT
Devolver Digital's Financial Results Decline Following Game Delays
Today Indie-focused publiser Devolver Digital announced its financial results for the six months ended on June 30, 2023, showing some decline across the board.
September 25, 2023 | 10:58 EDT
Temtem Update 1.5 Brings A New Mythical Temtem And More
Temtem update 1.5 is here, and developer Crema says it's the game's biggest update since its 1.0 launch back in September last year.
September 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT
This Coffee-Table Book Covers Six Decades of Video Game Horror
A quick look at Bitmap Books' latest video game genre compendium release, From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, and what this book offers.
November 14, 2023 | 04:30 EST
How FTL’s Developer Inspired 30XX's Fusion Mechanic
30XX's fusion mechanic, which gives players more than 60 different powers, was inspired by a conversation with FTL developer Justin Ma.
August 8, 2023 | 12:25 EDT
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Terra Nil Paints a Hopeful Picture for the Future
Terra Nil is an upcoming "reverse" city builder that shows a harsh reality, but it gives players the chance to build toward a better future.
February 23, 2023 | 11:00 EST
How Stardew Valley Could Have Impacted Story of Seasons
Stardew Valley may have impacted the biggest farming/life sims more than you may realize.
January 14, 2023 | 12:00 EST
Taking a Deep Dive into the Origins of Ocean Drive Studio
Lost Eidolons is Ocean Drive Studio's first game. To learn more about the studio behind this title, we wanted to see how it all started.
November 22, 2022 | 11:00 EST
The 13 Best Games We Saw at PAX West 2022
There was a lot to see this year, with a ton of great games. We whittled down our list as best we could to give you our 13 best games of PAX West 2022.
September 9, 2022 | 01:00 EDT
Learning Deceive Inc. Spycraft with Sweet Bandits
Simon Chartier of Sweet Bandits Studios shares the story of its upcoming spy game and helps break down some Deceive Inc. gameplay.
July 27, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Neon White’s HUD Is a Divine Union of Style & Substance
Neon White does plenty of things right, but its crowning achievement in its user interface. Its HUD shows how to perfect the union of style and substance.
July 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Meet the Next Generation of Game Design at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Wondering how to become a video game developer and programmer? We talked with members of the Interactive Media & Game Development program at WPI.
June 21, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
How Uppercut Games Designs Chill Experiences
Uppercut Games, known for Submerged and its recent sequel, Submerged: Hidden Depths, focuses on relaxing experiences -- but they're not always easy to make.
April 20, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Terrific Terraria Mods in 2022
Terraria has a dedicated mod community that creates even more content for the massive survival crafting game. TechRaptor's compiled some of the essentials.
April 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Digging Into the Mystery in Factory-Building Sim Techtonica
TechRaptor speaks with Fire Hose President and Founder Eitan Glinert to learn more about Techtonica and how it might stand up to its competition.
April 4, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Dear Esther Anniversary Retrospective: A Tarnished Landmark
On Valentine's Day a decade ago, Dear Esther went from a Source Engine mod to a full-fledged indie game, catalyzing the "walking sim" genre.
February 14, 2022 | 11:00 EST
Building A Deck In Bullet-Hell: How Heck Deck Did It
Heck Deck combines the slow pace of card games with the chaos of bullet hells. To understand the process behind the vision, we spoke with developer Torcado.
January 28, 2022 | 12:00 EST
Cozy Christmas Games to Play During Holiday Season 2021
If you're looking to get all warm and cozy with some video games during Christmas 2021, then these are the games you need to try out.
December 23, 2021 | 11:00 EST
The Top Christmas Games on Itch.io in 2021
Are you looking for some Christmas games to play this year? Well, then we've got you covered with this list of great Christmas games on Itch.io.
December 22, 2021 | 11:00 EST
7 Indie Monster Taming Games Like Pokemon
Pokemon is not the only monster-taming game. Here are some unique indie-made monster taming games like Pokemon to check out for yourself.
December 10, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Hylics' Use of Daytime Horror Makes it Truly Terrifying
Hylics and Hylics 2 combines the use of its disturbing and eldritch designs with the glaring, overbright effects to play up its unsettling daytime horror.
October 29, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Retro Graphics and Horror are a Match Made in Heaven
Indie games such as World of Horror, VEILED, and The Well showcase the fascinating and unsettling world of horror using 1 and 2-bit retro graphics.
October 11, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Tribes Of Midgard's Take on Ragnarok and Norse Mythology
The game market is almost overflowing with games about Norse Mythology, but how faithful are they to the stories they're based on? We take a look at this by examining the mythological accuracy of the title Tribes Of Midgard.
September 13, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
How Indie Tabletop Devs Are Adjusting to the Pandemic
We spoke with indie tabletop developers (along with devs in the escape room and arcade spaces) about how the ongoing pandemic has affected their business.
September 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Best of Play NYC 2021
Every year, we pick out the coolest new and upcoming games we saw at Playcrafting's convention in NYC — these games are The Best of Play NYC 2021.
September 2, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Tontachi Takes Virtual Pet Games to the Next Level
Urban Electronic Games' upcoming title "Tontachi" uses augmented reality and the Ethereum blockchain to take virtual pet games to the next level.
August 27, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Play NYC 2021 Graffiti Games Bring Us Back Together
There were some nice surprises in the Play NYC 2021 Graffiti Games, a special group of custom games created for the Play NYC gaming convention every year.
August 20, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Actually An Open-World RPG
Lawn Mowing Simulator is masquerading as just another sim game, but it's actually an open-world RPG ready to take players on a heroic adventure.
August 11, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Play NYC 2021 Recap – Reviving the Indie Spirit
After a yearlong absence, gaming convention Play NYC 2021 returned to the Metropolitan Pavilion — albeit with some changes to keep everyone safe.
August 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Building The Last City In Project Haven With Code 351
So many post-apocalypse games take place in wastelands and junk towns. But what if one took place in the only futuristic metropolis left? Welcome to Project Haven, where the last city on Earth is anything but safe.
July 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
8 Games That Fairly Portray LGBTQ Characters
Pride is a month full of festivities, love, and acceptance. It's come a long way and the LGBTQ+ continues to grow across the world and in media. There are so many identities across the spectrum with a number of characters representing different ones.
June 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Hanoks and Handy Mods
This Week in Valheim, we explore some extra handy mods, a group of surprisingly deadly bees, and a touching tribute to Berserk author Kentaro Miura.
June 19, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Exploring Ruin Raiders With One Of The Artists
Ruin Raiders combines turn-based combat with roguelike RNG, all while sending you and your animal squad into the depths of maze-like ruins with robots!
June 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
10 Great Games You May Have Missed This E3
Across the over dozen streams during E3, hundreds of games get shown off or receive new trailers. Chances are you may have missed some great games. Here's a few that caught our eye.
June 16, 2021 | 01:37 EDT
Creating Hokko Life: Building 'Something From Nothing'
Simulation games offer us a relaxing and active escape from our current setting. Hokko Life aims to capture that and its creator Robert Tatnell talks about how it came to be.
June 16, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Going Medieval's Save System is One of the Best I've Ever Seen
Going Medieval's save system makes managing your playthroughs a breeze—a must for colony sims and other games in challenging genres.
June 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid - Our Top Picks
We break down some of our recommended picks from the Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid, currently on Itch.io.
June 8, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
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5 Great-Looking Indie Games Releasing In June
Here are five wonderfully unique and interesting indie titles coming out next week, including games from Devolver Digital and Team 17.
June 2, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Real Mead and Running Gauntlets
This Week in Valheim, we cover a deadly gauntlet that defends your base, a real Tasty Mead recipe, and the epic conclusion of a months-long fanart project!
May 29, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
5 Valheim Buildings That Put Form Over Function
Looking for some cool Valheim building ideas? Check out these 5 Valheim buildings that are less about practicality and more about looking cool.
May 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Spirited Away, Big Boats, and Heavy Metal!
We're back with This Week in Valheim! Come check out a cool build from Spirited Away, some pretty cool mods, and more in this week's edition!
May 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
6 Essential Valheim Buildings Everyone Should Have
There are countless images of Valheim buildings out there in the world. Here are some that are essential to your survival.
May 15, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Massive Mountains and Happy Bees
This week in Valheim, we check out some pretty big player builds, a cool new mod that adds a drawbridge, a shout-out to the happiest bees, and so much more!
May 8, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Itching to Play: Sizeable
Sometimes we wanna feel smart but we don't want to exert ourselves or stress out. Here comes Sizeable, a relaxing and pleasant puzzle game to go through when you need a break or simple escape.
May 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
How Firewatch Helped Me Reconnect With the Outdoors
Firewatch helped me reconnect with the wilderness and acknowledge my own grief and loss. This game tackles mental health issues head-on, and tells a brilliant story set in the backdrop of 1989 Wyoming.
May 6, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Better Building and Furious Fulings
This week in Valheim, we explore a better way to build, a furious charge of angry Fulings, and what may be the worst storage system design we've ever seen.
May 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Trolls, Skull Thrones, and a Drivable Car!
This week in Valheim, we check out some cool 3D-printed creations, some good news from the devs, and one of the most awful mods we've seen to date.
April 24, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
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Friday Night Funkin’s Kickstarter Going Strong
Raising over $1.2 million over the course of a few days, the Friday Night Funkin' Kickstarter is still striving towards its highest tiers of stretch goals.
April 24, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
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Game Grooves: Exploring the Untitled Goose Game Vinyl
In Game Grooves, we explore physical gaming soundtracks to tell you what makes them special. Today, we look at the Untitled Goose Game Vinyl.
April 22, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Vokabulantis and the Language Barrier: How It Broke Through
Although language is incredibly important to the foundation of Vokabulantis, it appears to be a smokescreen for something more intentional, something more tender.
April 19, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Vale Brings Action and Adventure to Visually Impaired and Sighted Gamers Alike
We spoke to Falling Squirrel Studios about The Vale, an entirely audio-based game with a driving narrative, combat, exploration, and top-notch voice acting.
April 16, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Seeking Out Dread X Collection: The Hunt
Dread X Collection: The Hunt is finally here and it's time to bust down some doors with 7 brand-new horror-themed shooter games from great indie developers.
April 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
How Lost Words: Beyond the Page Teaches You To Platform Through Grief
I spoke to Lost Words: Beyond the Page developer, Mark Backler, to speak about how his new game takes players through the grieving process, one platform at a time.
April 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Pinball M Review - Tilted Terrors
While not currently in season, Zen Studios have seen fit to release a small handful of lovingly-crafted horror experiences in pinball form, but is it the spookfest you always dreamed of fearing? Read our PInball M review to find out more.
December 13, 2023 | 10:00 EST
Roboquest Review - Rust Belt
After entering early access in 2020, Ryseup Studios have finally pushed their FPS roguelite into version 1.0, but is this the upgrade the genre needed? Or is it a failed installation? Read our Roboquest review to find out more.
November 18, 2023 | 11:00 EST
On Your Tail Preview - A Charming and Nostalgic Cozy Life Sim with a Mystery Twist
In TechRaptor's On Your Tail preview, you'll learn about a cozy little seaside town, its colorful villagers, and an adorable young investigator.
November 15, 2023 | 11:00 EST
Spirittea Review - Once More, With Spirit!
Our Spirittea Review will let you know what we thought of the newest Life Sim game to hit the scene with a bunch of comedic spirits in tow.
November 13, 2023 | 02:47 EST
Jusant Review - Quixotic, Melodic, Entropic
With Banishers: Ghost of New Eden delayed until 2024, Jusant caps off a rather eventful year for Don't Nod, but is the mountain-climbing adventure game a successful hike? Or a dizzying descent into dullness? Read our Jusant review to find out more.
October 31, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Kona II: Brume Review - Iced That Guy, To Kona Phrase
Six years since Parabole released a sleeper hit in 2017's Kona, the winter wonderlands of Northern Canada have returned. Is it ice cold, or does it melt in the sun? Read our Kona II: Brume review to find out more.
October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Diluvian Ultra Review - A Bit of a Biopunk Mess
Diluvian Ultra, a new retro-inspired shooter, looks pretty awesome but leaves a lot of room for improvement.
October 6, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur Review - David Struggles Against Goliath
Our Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur review takes a look at this new roguelike with heavy inspirations from Hades. How does it fare?
October 2, 2023 | 04:00 EDT
Pacific Drive Is A Wholly Unique Roguelike Experience
Pacific Drive is an oddly immersive roguelike whose habitual, methodical mechanics all about caring for a beat up station wagon make for one gripping experience.
September 7, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Preview - Strategy Strikes Again
From PAX West 2023, Ocean Drive Studios' strategy series returns with a spin-off called Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.
September 7, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore - More than a CD-i Game
Paying homage to a group of notorious old-school games, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a worthy and actually good spiritual successor.
September 6, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Big Boy Boxing Preview - A True Successor to Punch-Out
Big Boy Boxing, a game heavily inspired by the likes of Punch-Out, makes an impressive showing at PAX West 2023.
September 3, 2023 | 09:30 EDT
Jusant Preview - Jus(an)t Over The Hills
Revealed during Xbox's very busy 2023 showcase, Jusant sees Don't Nod stepping away from conventional narratives, and experimenting with climbing mechanics. Is it a successful ascent, or does it fall flat?
August 24, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Blasphemous 2 Review - Second Verse
In our Blasphemous 2 review, we take a look at The Game Kitchen's second unholy Metroidvania adventure, and it's not entirely without sin.
August 17, 2023 | 08:46 EDT
SOULVARS Review - Biblical Demon Antivirus
A sneaky nostalgia mine for all of its inspirations, SOULVARS provides a rapid comfort, providing almost enough context mechanically, but not for those who wish to be attached narratively.
July 1, 2023 | 10:56 EDT
Sludge Life 2 Review - Hashtag Murky
Our Sludge Life 2 review asks one very simple question: were there enough underexplored ideas in vaporwave sandbox Sludge Life to warrant a sequel?
June 27, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Tiny Thor Review
Our Tiny Thor review takes a look at a puzzle-platformer starring a child version of the God of Thunder himself, but don't let that fool you: it's hard.
June 13, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Sunshine Shuffle Review
While a summer card game can satisfy for a while, Sunshine Shuffle’s more grounded narrative gets lost in the shuffle with inconsistent pacing and bad sound design.
May 24, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Planet Of Lana Review
Our Planet of Lana review takes a look at a new cinematic platformer with a gorgeous art style and a whole bunch of spider bots.
May 22, 2023 | 08:00 EDT
Amanda The Adventurer Review
Amanda the Adventurer is an analog-horror-inspired first-person horror title from the folks at Dread XP and MANGLEDmaw Games.
April 25, 2023 | 01:25 EDT
Otxo Review
In our Otxo review, we take a look at a monochromatic top-down roguelike that borrows heavily from Hotline Miami, but manages to find its own identity.
April 22, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Review
A near-perfect rendition of fairytales with a modern twist, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is easily one of 2023's best narrative efforts, with consistently engaging gameplay alongside it.
April 19, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
PAX East 2023: Trinity Fusion Preview
Trinity Fusion is a 2D action platformer rogue-lite where players travel through the multiverse and upgrade three versions of themselves to survive and explore a life threatening journey.
April 5, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Gripper Review
In our Gripper review, we take a look at Bulgarian developer Heart Core's first effort, and it feels like there's a long way for the studio to go.
March 29, 2023 | 08:00 EDT
Sludge Life 2 Preview - Old Life New Life
A surprise Sludge Life sequel has been announced, and we sat down with Sludge Life 2 to see how its vaporwave-inflected world has changed.
March 23, 2023 | 01:00 EDT
The Wreck Review
A powerful narrative journey that utilizes a time loop mechanic for commentary on the cycles we find ourselves in, and utilizes its gameplay to play perfectly alongside the story beats.
March 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Preview — The Usual?
With Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly now mere weeks away, we return to the shop to see if the flavor's still the same, or if the coffee has burned...
March 16, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
The Last Clockwinder Review - Simply Powerful
The Last Clockwinder is a simple puzzle game that uses the power of VR brilliantly. This is a no-brainer for anyone that owns VR.
March 12, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Bleak Faith: Forsaken Review
In our Bleak Faith: Forsaken review, we look at yet another 3D indie Soulslike that proves the mission to replicate From Software's formula is misguided.
March 10, 2023 | 10:35 EST
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Rooftop Renegade Review
A quick burst of platforming goodness, unafraid to be set back by its lack of variety in challenges, and instead focusing on consistently uplifting level design, with a fantastic soundtrack to boot.
February 28, 2023 | 10:30 EST
Elderand Review
In our Elderand review, we take a look at a 2D Metroidvania action RPG inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Does it do enough to stand out?
February 16, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Red Tape Review
What if Hell was a bureaucratic labyrinth? In our Red Tape review, we find out just how nightmarish the concept of Hell Incorporated could be.
February 14, 2023 | 06:16 EST
Perish Review
Perish is a 4-player co-op FPS title that blends aspects of Greek and Roman cultures into a blend of L4D and Dark Souls (not in a cringe way).
February 13, 2023 | 01:15 EST
Straylight Review
Straylight is an action-packed VR title that sees you swinging through the dark cosmos like space Spider-Man accompanied by a Sinister Voice.
January 30, 2023 | 10:00 EST
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Children of Silentown Review
A incredibly insipid journey of bad design, put through the minds of youth that fails to answer any of the questions asked, instead being the kind of point-n-click title that saw the genre die in the minds of the majority.
January 12, 2023 | 03:00 EST
Wavetale Review
A hearty journey that remains tonally consistent despite its joyous mechanics, with its pointless combat and customization not being enough to drag the experience down.
December 11, 2022 | 09:00 EST
Chained Echoes Review
Chained Echoes merges old and new gameplay design to create something fresh.
December 7, 2022 | 12:05 EST
The Knight Witch Review
A game seemingly fighting its own presentation and message, The Knight Witch instead alienates the player with smug self-awareness, milquetoast cynicism, and some truly awful genre meshing.
November 28, 2022 | 08:00 EST
Somerville Review
A puzzle platformer taking place during an alien invasion, does Somerville manage to impress or should you let the aliens win? Read our review to find out!
November 14, 2022 | 07:05 EST
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Lunistice Review
Beginning as a visual spectacle, Lunistice can frequently fall into 3D platforming tedium as it fails to recognize its own potential or characters.
November 10, 2022 | 09:00 EST
SIGNALIS Review
Unique in its presentation, scope and design, SIGNALIS finds itself a seat at the table of an indie movement that’s only just reached the peak.
November 2, 2022 | 12:03 EDT
Ghost Song Review
Ghost Song starts you off with a mysterious character in a mysterious world. Unravel the place and yourself as you upgrade to fight the mutated wildlife.
November 1, 2022 | 01:08 EDT
Squad 51 Vs. The Flying Saucers Review
In our Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers review, we take a look at a game that is both a modern shmup and a retro throwback.
September 23, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
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Serial Cleaners Review
Serial Cleaners’ chance to grow brighter and bolder with neo-noir narratives, instead sees itself bogged down in run-of-the-mill nihilism that even affects the gameplay.
September 21, 2022 | 03:00 EDT
Whateverland Review
Whateverland's fun premise and protagonist duo are overshadowed by bugs, poorly designed puzzles and shallow characters in a move that makes us say "whatever."
September 14, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Stick It To The Stickman In This New Roguelike Beat 'Em Up
Many have fantasized about quitting their office jobs with flair and style. Now you'll get to do with fists and more in Stick It To The Stickman.
September 2, 2022 | 07:30 EDT
Restless Soul Review
In our Restless Soul review, we take a look at Fuz Games' comedy bullet hell adventure. Will its routine land or will it die a death on stage?
September 1, 2022 | 03:05 EDT
Mail Time Delivers Cute Cottagecore Mail Delivery
TechRaptor's Mail Time preview let us see what all the buzz is about the upcoming indie 3D platformer and why cozy, cottagecore game fans should be on the look out for this mail delivery service game!
August 26, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
PowerWash Simulator Review
After a promising start, PowerWash Simulator begins to expand in a way you cannot tackle feasibly, but only in scale. It’s one mechanic polished well enough to get by for a short while.
August 20, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Thymesia Review
In our Thymesia review, we take a look at a Soulslike that takes more influence from the gothic horror of Bloodborne than from the swords-and-sorcery genre.
August 16, 2022 | 08:00 EDT