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
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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
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
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
Unity Announces Revised Pricing Policy Following Massive Backlash From Developers
Unity revealed a rather radical change to the new pricing policy announced a while ago, following the massive backlash from many of its developers.
September 22, 2023 | 02:10 EDT
Dyson Sphere Program Combat System Coming In December Update
Youthcat and Gamera will be adding a Dyson Sphere Program combat system in a major update coming this December, the studios have announced.
September 21, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier Update To Add Shiny New Biome And More In October
The Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier update, previously known as "the Crystal update", now has a release date set for next month.
September 20, 2023 | 09:19 EDT
Shadows Of Doubt Cheats And Liars Update Checks Into A Seedy Motel Next Week
The upcoming Shadows of Doubt Cheats and Liars update finally has a release date, and it's landing next week, excitingly.
September 19, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
Dredge Update 3 Brings Boat Customization And More
It's time for Dredge update 3, and this new patch is adding a way to change your boat's paint job and flag design, plus more.
September 18, 2023 | 09:23 EDT
Unity Apologizes for "Confusion and Angst" Due to Runtime Fee Policy; Promises Changes
After shocking the industry by publishing a new pricing structure for developers using its engine, Unity took to X (formerly Twitter) to apologize and promise change.
September 17, 2023 | 08:07 EDT
Knight Vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur Release Date Revealed For October
We now have a Knight vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur release date, so get ready to delve into the animated world of Arthurian legend.
September 14, 2023 | 08:37 EDT
Gnosia & Touhou Luna Nights' Console Release Dates & More Games Revealed at Playism Game Show
Today publisher Playism hosted another of its Playism Game Show news livestreams, including some interesting reveals and updates about its games.
September 10, 2023 | 01:05 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
Planet Fist Brings Narrative Focus To Skirmish Wargaming
Award-winning independent tabletop developer Jess Levine announces her newest project, Planet Fist. A wargame of satirical sci-fi skirmish storytelling.
September 5, 2023 | 03:40 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
Lost Eidolons: Veil Of The Witch Is A "Stripped-Back" Standalone Expansion Coming Soon
Lost Eidolons developer Ocean Drive has announced Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, a standalone expansion with "tighter" gameplay and roguelite elements.
September 1, 2023 | 09:48 EDT
The War Of The Worlds: Siberia Announced By IL-2 Sturmovik Developer
IL-2 Sturmovik studio 1C has announced The War of the Worlds: Siberia, a reimagined action-adventure video game take on H.G. Wells' classic novel.
August 31, 2023 | 09:01 EDT
Sea Of Stars Sales Hit 100k In Just A Single Day
Sabotage Studio has announced that Sea of Stars sales have crossed the 100,000 mark within the throwback RPG's very first day on sale.
August 30, 2023 | 07:59 EDT
Palia Update 0.167 Brings The Magnificent Maji Market And More
Singularity 6 has launched Palia update 0.167, which brings the festive Maji Market, a new emote, and lots more goodies to enjoy.
August 30, 2023 | 02:48 EDT
Shadow Gambit And Desperados III Developer Mimimi Games Is Shutting Down
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew developer Mimimi Games has announced that its latest project is also its last as a studio.
August 29, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
TechRaptor Indie Spotlight August 2023 - Showcasing 18 Must See Indie Games!
It's time for another TechRaptor Indie Spotlight! Today we're showing off 18 upcoming indies games from dungeon crawlers, cozy games, and 3D platformers!
August 28, 2023 | 04:11 EDT
Magical RTS The Touhou Empires Targets Q1 2024 Release, New Demo Coming Today
The Touhou Empires, an extensive RTS set across the entire realm of Gensokyo, is now targeting a Q1 2024 release, and a demo will soon be available too.
August 28, 2023 | 10:38 EDT
Pizza Possum Release Date Brings Arcade Hide-And-Seek Action Next Month
The Pizza Possum release date has been revealed, bringing animal arcade antics to PC and current-gen consoles next month.
August 28, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Dead Cells Update 35 Enters Alpha Stage, Brings New Curse Weapons And More
Dead Cells update 35 has entered its alpha stage, bringing new curse weapons, enemies, and mutations, as well as new legendary affixes and more.
August 28, 2023 | 08:51 EDT
Factorio Expansion Officially Called Factorio: Space Age, Targeting A 2024 Release
Wube Software has released new information about the upcoming Factorio expansion, and if you love space, you're in for a treat.
August 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT
Phasmophobia Console Release Delayed Until October
The Phasmophobia console release has been pushed back by a few months owing to a "fire incident" in the Kinetic Games offices.
August 25, 2023 | 03:20 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
Dark Envoy Release Date Brings Classic CRPG Tactical Combat In October
The Dark Envoy release date has been revealed, with developer and publisher Event Horizon finally announcing when you can get your hands on this CRPG.
August 24, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
No Man's Sky Echoes Update Brings New Story, Deeper Starship Combat, And More
The No Man's Sky Echoes update is upon us, bringing a new race of robot friends to meet, new starship combat mechanics, and more.
August 24, 2023 | 09:33 EDT
Pioneers Of Pagonia Release Date Brings Settlers-Style Fun To Early Access In December
The Early Access Pioneers of Pagonia release date has been revealed, with the Settlers-inspired strategy title heading to Steam in December.
August 22, 2023 | 08:52 EDT
Menace Is A Tactical Sci-Fi Horror Game From Battle Brothers Dev Overhype
Battle Brothers studio Overhype has unveiled Menace, a gritty tactical RPG with fully 3D environments, a terrifying enemy to face down, and more.
August 21, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
34EVERLAST, Break Arts 3, Fight Crab 2, EDEN.schemata(), & More Presented at Playism Game Show
Publisher Playism hosted its Playism Game Show, and had quite a few games to showcase, focusing on the Japanese indie scene and more.
August 20, 2023 | 01:02 EDT
Cool Mecha Game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier Fully Funded on Campfire With 2 Days to Go
The super-cool indie title Vulture: Unlimited Frontier is now fully funded on the Japanese Kickstarter-like crowdfunding platform Campfire.
August 18, 2023 | 09:41 EDT
Hollow Home Is A Disco Elysium-Inspired Narrative RPG About The Ukraine War
Developer Twigames has announced Hollow Home, a narrative RPG set in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inspired by Disco Elysium and This War of Mine.
August 17, 2023 | 08:50 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
Quantum Error Gets Release Date for PS5 & Story Trailer
Today developer Teamkill Media announced the release date of its upcoming cosmic horror game Quantum Error, alongside a story trailer.
August 16, 2023 | 02:02 EDT
First Shapez 2 Gameplay Trailer Looks Insanely Satisfying
The first Shapez 2 gameplay trailer is upon us, and it transposes the calming factory processes of the original into full 3D.
August 16, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
Comic Book-Style Roguelite Roboquest Launches This Fall, Developer Confirms
The Roboquest release window has been unveiled by RyseUp Studios and Starbreeze, with the robo-roguelite heading to PC and Xbox this fall.
August 16, 2023 | 09:34 EDT
Phasmophobia Ascension Update Brings Revamped Leveling, New Equipment, And More This Thursday
Kinetic Games has announced the Phasmophobia Ascension update release date for later this week, and it'll bring a progression overhaul and more.
August 15, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Astral Tracks Is Bringing Competitive Speedrun Platforming To PC And Consoles
Indie studio Lab132 has announced Astral Tracks, an indie 3D platformer with a speedrunning focus and absolutely zero microtransactions.
August 14, 2023 | 09:39 EDT
Upcoming Savant - Ascent Remaster Is Now "Full-On Sequel", Owlboy Dev Reveals
A Savant - Ascent remaster in the works at D-Pad Studio has now become a full-blown sequel, according to the devs, and it now has a release date too.
August 11, 2023 | 09:31 EDT
Unity Announces Revised Pricing Policy Following Massive Backlash From Developers
Unity revealed a rather radical change to the new pricing policy announced a while ago, following the massive backlash from many of its developers.
September 22, 2023 | 02:10 EDT
Dyson Sphere Program Combat System Coming In December Update
Youthcat and Gamera will be adding a Dyson Sphere Program combat system in a major update coming this December, the studios have announced.
September 21, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier Update To Add Shiny New Biome And More In October
The Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier update, previously known as "the Crystal update", now has a release date set for next month.
September 20, 2023 | 09:19 EDT
Shadows Of Doubt Cheats And Liars Update Checks Into A Seedy Motel Next Week
The upcoming Shadows of Doubt Cheats and Liars update finally has a release date, and it's landing next week, excitingly.
September 19, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
Dredge Update 3 Brings Boat Customization And More
It's time for Dredge update 3, and this new patch is adding a way to change your boat's paint job and flag design, plus more.
September 18, 2023 | 09:23 EDT
Unity Apologizes for "Confusion and Angst" Due to Runtime Fee Policy; Promises Changes
After shocking the industry by publishing a new pricing structure for developers using its engine, Unity took to X (formerly Twitter) to apologize and promise change.
September 17, 2023 | 08:07 EDT
Knight Vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur Release Date Revealed For October
We now have a Knight vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur release date, so get ready to delve into the animated world of Arthurian legend.
September 14, 2023 | 08:37 EDT
Gnosia & Touhou Luna Nights' Console Release Dates & More Games Revealed at Playism Game Show
Today publisher Playism hosted another of its Playism Game Show news livestreams, including some interesting reveals and updates about its games.
September 10, 2023 | 01:05 EDT
Planet Fist Brings Narrative Focus To Skirmish Wargaming
Award-winning independent tabletop developer Jess Levine announces her newest project, Planet Fist. A wargame of satirical sci-fi skirmish storytelling.
September 5, 2023 | 03:40 EDT
Lost Eidolons: Veil Of The Witch Is A "Stripped-Back" Standalone Expansion Coming Soon
Lost Eidolons developer Ocean Drive has announced Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, a standalone expansion with "tighter" gameplay and roguelite elements.
September 1, 2023 | 09:48 EDT
The War Of The Worlds: Siberia Announced By IL-2 Sturmovik Developer
IL-2 Sturmovik studio 1C has announced The War of the Worlds: Siberia, a reimagined action-adventure video game take on H.G. Wells' classic novel.
August 31, 2023 | 09:01 EDT
Sea Of Stars Sales Hit 100k In Just A Single Day
Sabotage Studio has announced that Sea of Stars sales have crossed the 100,000 mark within the throwback RPG's very first day on sale.
August 30, 2023 | 07:59 EDT
Palia Update 0.167 Brings The Magnificent Maji Market And More
Singularity 6 has launched Palia update 0.167, which brings the festive Maji Market, a new emote, and lots more goodies to enjoy.
August 30, 2023 | 02:48 EDT
Shadow Gambit And Desperados III Developer Mimimi Games Is Shutting Down
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew developer Mimimi Games has announced that its latest project is also its last as a studio.
August 29, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
Magical RTS The Touhou Empires Targets Q1 2024 Release, New Demo Coming Today
The Touhou Empires, an extensive RTS set across the entire realm of Gensokyo, is now targeting a Q1 2024 release, and a demo will soon be available too.
August 28, 2023 | 10:38 EDT
Pizza Possum Release Date Brings Arcade Hide-And-Seek Action Next Month
The Pizza Possum release date has been revealed, bringing animal arcade antics to PC and current-gen consoles next month.
August 28, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Dead Cells Update 35 Enters Alpha Stage, Brings New Curse Weapons And More
Dead Cells update 35 has entered its alpha stage, bringing new curse weapons, enemies, and mutations, as well as new legendary affixes and more.
August 28, 2023 | 08:51 EDT
Factorio Expansion Officially Called Factorio: Space Age, Targeting A 2024 Release
Wube Software has released new information about the upcoming Factorio expansion, and if you love space, you're in for a treat.
August 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT
Phasmophobia Console Release Delayed Until October
The Phasmophobia console release has been pushed back by a few months owing to a "fire incident" in the Kinetic Games offices.
August 25, 2023 | 03:20 EDT
Dark Envoy Release Date Brings Classic CRPG Tactical Combat In October
The Dark Envoy release date has been revealed, with developer and publisher Event Horizon finally announcing when you can get your hands on this CRPG.
August 24, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
No Man's Sky Echoes Update Brings New Story, Deeper Starship Combat, And More
The No Man's Sky Echoes update is upon us, bringing a new race of robot friends to meet, new starship combat mechanics, and more.
August 24, 2023 | 09:33 EDT
Pioneers Of Pagonia Release Date Brings Settlers-Style Fun To Early Access In December
The Early Access Pioneers of Pagonia release date has been revealed, with the Settlers-inspired strategy title heading to Steam in December.
August 22, 2023 | 08:52 EDT
Menace Is A Tactical Sci-Fi Horror Game From Battle Brothers Dev Overhype
Battle Brothers studio Overhype has unveiled Menace, a gritty tactical RPG with fully 3D environments, a terrifying enemy to face down, and more.
August 21, 2023 | 08:31 EDT
34EVERLAST, Break Arts 3, Fight Crab 2, EDEN.schemata(), & More Presented at Playism Game Show
Publisher Playism hosted its Playism Game Show, and had quite a few games to showcase, focusing on the Japanese indie scene and more.
August 20, 2023 | 01:02 EDT
Cool Mecha Game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier Fully Funded on Campfire With 2 Days to Go
The super-cool indie title Vulture: Unlimited Frontier is now fully funded on the Japanese Kickstarter-like crowdfunding platform Campfire.
August 18, 2023 | 09:41 EDT
Hollow Home Is A Disco Elysium-Inspired Narrative RPG About The Ukraine War
Developer Twigames has announced Hollow Home, a narrative RPG set in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inspired by Disco Elysium and This War of Mine.
August 17, 2023 | 08:50 EDT
Quantum Error Gets Release Date for PS5 & Story Trailer
Today developer Teamkill Media announced the release date of its upcoming cosmic horror game Quantum Error, alongside a story trailer.
August 16, 2023 | 02:02 EDT
First Shapez 2 Gameplay Trailer Looks Insanely Satisfying
The first Shapez 2 gameplay trailer is upon us, and it transposes the calming factory processes of the original into full 3D.
August 16, 2023 | 09:49 EDT
Comic Book-Style Roguelite Roboquest Launches This Fall, Developer Confirms
The Roboquest release window has been unveiled by RyseUp Studios and Starbreeze, with the robo-roguelite heading to PC and Xbox this fall.
August 16, 2023 | 09:34 EDT
Phasmophobia Ascension Update Brings Revamped Leveling, New Equipment, And More This Thursday
Kinetic Games has announced the Phasmophobia Ascension update release date for later this week, and it'll bring a progression overhaul and more.
August 15, 2023 | 09:29 EDT
Astral Tracks Is Bringing Competitive Speedrun Platforming To PC And Consoles
Indie studio Lab132 has announced Astral Tracks, an indie 3D platformer with a speedrunning focus and absolutely zero microtransactions.
August 14, 2023 | 09:39 EDT
Upcoming Savant - Ascent Remaster Is Now "Full-On Sequel", Owlboy Dev Reveals
A Savant - Ascent remaster in the works at D-Pad Studio has now become a full-blown sequel, according to the devs, and it now has a release date too.
August 11, 2023 | 09:31 EDT
Escape From Tarkov Patch 0.13.5 Brings New Boss, Gear Presets, And More
Escape from Tarkov patch 0.13.5 is very nearly here, and it's bringing a scary new boss to fight, new gear presets, and lots more.
August 10, 2023 | 03:12 EDT
Scum Update 0.9 Comes In "Smokin' Hot" With Bunkers, New Enemies, And More
Scum update 0.9 is here, bringing two terrifying new enemy types to contend with, as well as a male character model overhaul and more.
August 4, 2023 | 08:16 EDT
Promising Mecha Game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier Gets Demo on Steam as Crowdfunding Passes 2 Million Yen
The developers of the upcoming mecha game Vulture: Unlimited Frontier have released a demo on Steam that can be downloaded right now.
August 2, 2023 | 06:24 EDT
New Fort Solis Trailer Shows The Dark Side Of Mars
A new Fort Solis trailer has been released, showcasing the titular fort's eerie atmosphere and teasing protagonist Jack Leary's descent into madness.
August 2, 2023 | 10:28 EDT
New Palworld Tutorial Video Shows You How To Use Pals Effectively
Pocketpair has released a new Palworld tutorial video that shows you how to make effective use of your Pokemon-like Pals in combat and base-building.
July 28, 2023 | 08:45 EDT
New Sengoku Dynasty Trailer Zeroes In On Hunting Systems
Toplitz has released a new Sengoku Dynasty trailer, and this one's about all of the benefits hunting wildlife will bring you and your village.
July 24, 2023 | 10:29 EDT
Co-op Action Roguelike Game Dragonspire to Shut Down a Few Days After Early Access Release
The online co-op action roguelike game Dragonspire was released in early access on July 15, but its developer, Starmi, is about to shut it down.
July 22, 2023 | 09:07 EDT
Shadows Of Doubt Roadmap Updated As Early Access Period Is Extended
A new, updated Shadows of Doubt roadmap has been released, and new content has been added to the game's schedule going forward.
July 21, 2023 | 09:24 EDT
"Those Games" Is A New Mobile Ad-Inspired Minigame Collection For PC And Switch
A new minigame compilation, Those Games, has been released, and it offers the chance to play the games mobile ads pretend to advertise.
July 21, 2023 | 08:40 EDT
Generation Zero Companion Update Gives You A Little Robot Friend
The new Generation Zero Companion Update is here, giving you the chance to meet a robot companion with whom to explore robot-overrun Sweden.
July 18, 2023 | 09:36 EDT
Stardew Valley 1.6 Will Have A New Festival, Secrets, And More
Stardew Valley 1.6 is still coming, and according to creator Eric Barone, it'll be a pretty substantial update, with a new festival and more.
July 18, 2023 | 03:46 EDT
Pirate RPG Corsairs Legacy Shares New Dev Diary Detailing Swashbuckling Combat
A new dev diary is showcasing some of the changes developer Mauris has made to ground combat in pirate RPG Corsairs Legacy.
July 17, 2023 | 09:45 EDT
Palworld Reveals Anubis Non-Pokemon in Action in New Trailer
If it looks like a Pokemon, fights like a Pokemon, and sounds like a Pokemon, then it probably is a... Pal. A new trailer of Palworld has been released.
July 15, 2023 | 11:58 EDT
Eternights Developer Teases Next Game: Will Feature a Dangerous World, Romance, & Relationships
During a livestream from Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, Japan, the developer of Eternights Studio Sai teased its next game, which will feature similar themes.
July 15, 2023 | 12:29 EDT
Patapon Developers Reveal Spiritual Successor "Ratatan"; Kickstarter Campaign Coming
Japanese studio TVT (Tokyo Virtual Theory) has revealed the title, a teaser, and some details about its upcoming Patapon spiritual successor, Ratatan.
July 15, 2023 | 02:52 EDT
From "Horny Party Game" Doomsday Paradise to Evotiction, Astrolabe Presents Tons of Games at Bitsummit
Astrolabe Games hosted a presentation at Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, showcasing its upcoming lineup of charming indie games. Tons of indie games.
July 15, 2023 | 01:56 EDT
Tokyo Underground Killer Looks Stylish & Bloody in New Trailer
Today Osaka-based developer Phoenix Game Productions presented its upcoming title Tokyo Underground Killer at Bitsummit in Kyoto with a new trailer.
July 14, 2023 | 10:43 EDT
Open-World Superhero Game Unrestricted Looks Awesome in New Gameplay Trailer
Japanese developer Indie-us Games presented its upcoming game Unrestricted at Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto with a new trailer.
July 14, 2023 | 09:12 EDT
Genesis Noir is Proof That Games Are Still Innovating
Many complain that game development has become stagnant over the last two generations, but if you look past AAA games to lesser-known indies, you'll find that's simply not the case.
April 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
From BioShock 2 to Claire De Lune: Jesse Attard's Journey
Tactic Studios is on the cusp of launching their first full 3D game after years of iterating upon an engine built with 2D pixel art in mind. TechRaptor had the chance to interview Jesse Attard about the game and the company's proprietary Immortal Engine.
April 2, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
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Great Friday Night Funkin Mods To Check Out
You can, in fact, get even freakier on your Friday nights thanks to the modding community of Friday Night Funkin'.
April 2, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Games From The Haunted PS1 Demo Disc 2021 To Watch Out For
The Haunted PS1 Demo Disc 2021 is one of the best collections of retro-style horror demos you'll find anywhere online, and here are the most interesting picks.
March 31, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: March 20, 2021
This Week in Valheim: a troll gets his just desserts, water skiing is the hot new sport in the Viking afterlife, and you can travel to Middle Earth!
March 20, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
What I've Learned from 300 Hours in Valheim
With 300 hours in Valheim, I've learned many painful lessons. I'm happy to teach you how to avoid some of the many, many mistakes I've made.
March 17, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
5 Gnosia Crewmates to Befriend (and 5 to Beware)
Social deduction mystery Gnosia sees the player character trapped aboard a spaceship with 14 others. But who makes a powerful ally in a pinch, and who should not be trusted as far as you can throw them?
March 11, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Spring of Year 5: Reflecting on Stardew Valley with Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone
Five years following the release of farming simulator Stardew Valley, creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone talks the past, the future, his fans, and more.
February 26, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Honey, Flight School Studio Shrunk Us In Stonefly!
We got to take a first look at Flight School Studio's upcoming Action Adventure title Stonefly. Experience the world on a microscopic scale as you pilot your Rig collecting resources and searching for your lost family heirloom.
February 26, 2021 | 10:00 EST
Is Valheim Terraria in 3D?
Valheim's popularity recalls many other survival games. What about it is drawing people in?
February 25, 2021 | 12:30 EST
Void Arena Aims to Buck the Trends of Traditional RPGs
We spoke to High Level Studios about its upcoming game Void Arena, an RPG that breaks tradition by doing away with experience levels and skill points.
February 1, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Friday Night Funkin' Fondly Recalls Flash Games
Friday Night Funkin' is a rhythm game hearkening back to Flash games of yore, and its manic beats will hurt your funking fingers in a good way.
January 29, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Best Stardew Valley Romances | Who To Pick
Live the farming life of your dreams in Stardew Valley. Here are some of the best Stardew Valley romances for your character in ConcernedApe's farming RPG.
January 3, 2021 | 12:00 EST
The Best Game Music of 2020 - Hades
December 18, 2020 | 12:00 EST
The Best and Worst Bugsnax, Ranked By Snackability
November 12, 2020 | 01:00 EST
Pathea Games Reveals More Details About My Time at Portia Sequel
My Time at Portia is getting a sequel, and it just launched on Kickstarter. TechRaptor sits with the developers at Pathea to learn more.
November 6, 2020 | 01:00 EST
Devs Highlight Their Games' Progress With Twitter Trend
October 13, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Six Choice Demos in the Steam Game Festival Autumn Edition
October 12, 2020 | 11:30 EDT
Find Your Chill In the Haven Steam Demo
October 12, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
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The Best Spooky Games on Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is here to provide you with frights and things that go bump in the night. TechRaptor's here to provide a light in the darkness.
October 1, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
The Best Hidden Gems on Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass features dozens of titles, and there are some nice games that get buried under the mountain of options. TechRaptor's here to help with that.
September 29, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Ikenfell Takes Us to Magic School, Super Mario RPG Style
September 21, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Ranking the Hades Gods by Sexiness
September 20, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
What Makes the Paradise Killer Soundtrack So Good?
September 15, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
A Journey Into Dread X Collection II
The Dread X Collection II is the second collection of horror titles from Dread XP, the people behind the original Dread X Collection.
August 28, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
Dark Deity Developers Look to Spice Up the Fire Emblem Formula
August 24, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
6 Fall Guys Problems That Need Fixing
Fall Guys is the latest indie sensation, but it has its flaws. Here we break down six Fall Guys problems that need fixing.
August 23, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Play NYC 2020 Graffiti Games Celebrate Black Developers
August 20, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
The Rising Ray of Hope in Brazil's Games Industry
August 12, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
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Exploring Ary and the Secret of Seasons' World With eXiin
July 20, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
Beyond Blue Aims to Shed Light on Ocean Crisis
We sat down and talked to some of the scientists behind Beyond Blue, to see why scientific accuracy is so important to the game, and conservation.
June 12, 2020 | 12:00 EDT
E-Line Collaborates with Scientists and BBC to Make Beyond Blue
June 11, 2020 | 12:00 EDT
The Dread X Collection Offers Awesome Looks at Indie Horror's Future
May 27, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Join the Snowball Tournament with Wintermoor Tactics Club
May 23, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
Digital Dragons Indie Celebration Had Rad Games. Here's Some of the Best
May 19, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
Sewing a Tapestry of Horror in Ginkgo
May 16, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
Leechbug Brings an Environmental Approach to Action
May 15, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
Discover the Beasts of Maravilla Island
May 15, 2020 | 12:00 EDT
Solace State Has A Message Worth Hearing
May 13, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
One Lonely Outpost Takes Farming to the Stars
March 27, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
7 Games from PAX East 2020 to Add to Your Wishlist
Get ahead of the curve and check out all of our selections for show floor hidden gems you shouldn't miss from PAX East 2020.
March 17, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Exploring the Slavic-Inspired World of Yes, Your Grace
March 11, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Every Confirmed Companion for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
March 11, 2020 | 10:30 EDT
Yes, Your Grace's Development Adventure
March 9, 2020 | 12:00 EDT
11 Things I'd Like to See in Ciel Fledge
Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator is a good game, but it's missing a lot. Here's what TechRaptor's Robert N. Adams wants to see added post-launch!
February 21, 2020 | 11:30 EST
Not for Broadcast Dev Talks Inspiration, Casting, and Unique Story Experience
February 11, 2020 | 11:00 EST
2019 TechRaptor Awards - Indie Game of the Year
This is our favorite award every year as it highlights some of the most creative games of the last year. Let's discuss the 2019 Indie Game of the Year.
January 10, 2020 | 11:00 EST
Decoy Games and the Final Push to Finish Swimsanity!
January 8, 2020 | 01:00 EST
A Chat With Family-Run DB Attic Studios
December 22, 2019 | 01:00 EST
Thinking on Neo Cab's Ride-sharing Management | Bullet Points
Neo Cab's future is one to think about as we move towards more self-driving cars and ride sharing apps.
October 6, 2019 | 08:05 EDT
Hooked On You Review
Dead by Daylight is a serious game about killers and survivors. Hooked on You flips it on its head by presenting the killers as love interests in their own dating sim!
August 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Dream Cycle Review
An element of Lovecraft stories is the line between reality and the mindscape. This comes through in Dream Cycle, where you play as a magic student looking for her friend across dream worlds.
August 10, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Hard West 2 Review
Hard West released a game about fighting outlaws and demons in the old west. Hard West 2 brings it back with a new story, detailed characters with abilities, and improved combat.
August 5, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
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The Tale of Bistun Review
While starting strong, The Tale of Bistun loses interest over time, leaving the story, gameplay, and characters to try and make something out of stretched-thin mechanics.
August 4, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
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Frogun Review
Frogun is a heartfelt addition to the wider Platformer genre, bringing some fun new ideas and charm to the table. It's far from a perfect game though, and its flaws hold it back from being an amazing experience.
August 2, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
The Mortuary Assistant Review
TechRaptor's The Mortuary Assistant review finds that the game is an immersive mix of demons, trauma, and death that makes for a scary good time.
August 2, 2022 | 08:00 EDT
Moss: Book II Review
Moss: Book II is an immensely respectable continuation of the previous framework while not quite ascending the fantastic heights that are within reach.
August 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Deceive Inc. I Spy Something Fun
Sweet Bandits Studios is working on releasing their action-packed spy game Deceive Inc. in 2023.
July 26, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Of Bird and Cage Review
It's not fun to denigrate indie titles with unique ambitions in mind. After all, brazen ideas have a tendency to stick with us much longer than most standard fare. Although some credit is due for freshmen developer Capricia Productions, Of Bird and Cage ranks among this year's worst games.
July 23, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Endling: Extinction Is Forever Review
Endling: Extinction Is Forever sees the last fox mother on earth try to keep her cubs alive in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Threats lie around every corner, but also glimmers of hope for the future.
July 19, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Kao The Kangaroo Review
A couple of console generations have passed since the last time Kao The Kangaroo hopped into the scene. While that fact may give some nostalgic vibes for fans of this less-popular platformer mascot, it'll likely wear off after extensive time with its by-the-numbers design. For such a spry, young marsupial, it's rather ironic just how quickly Kao's tired tricks lose their luster.
July 5, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Silt Review
Spiral Circus' first title does enough to stand out from its immediate inspirations. Silt's art style stands out as one of 2022's best thus far and its possession gameplay concept is quite interesting, but it doesn't fully deliver on its promises. Whether considering its narrative or game design, it's wishing for something grander and more purposeful.
June 23, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Dwerve Review
Dwerve satisfies with a refined, fast-paced tower defense system that is both accessible and challenging.
June 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Paratopic Review
Although its retro presentational qualities place it above standard horror fare, Paratopic's lacking design & narrative diminishes its grander mysteries.
May 31, 2022 | 10:30 EDT
Citizen Sleeper Review
Our Citizen Sleeper Review takes a look at Jump Over the Age's new RPG, and wonders if it has enough strengths to overcome occasional blemishes.
May 19, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Dolmen Review
In our Dolmen review, we take a look at Brazilian studio Massive Work's first foray into the Soulslike genre. Will the developer's reach match its grasp?
May 19, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Card Shark Tests Your Nerves
Card Shark starts with simple tricks, but becomes increasingly complex as the stakes rise higher and higher. This is our preview.
May 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter Review
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter has a solid foundation, but no amount of dinosaur enthusiasm can save this title from its repetitive gameplay loop.
May 5, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Loot River Review
When you're dealing with just trying to stay alive and avoid being overwhelmed by enemies, puzzles are the last thing on your mind. However, they stay at the front of your thoughts in Loot River as you fight enemies on sliding block ruins.
May 4, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Trigon: Space Story Review
Though flying through space is many a fantasy, there are many difficulties that come with maintaining a ship to make the journey. That's what you'll be doing in Trigon: Space Story while making your own way with a ragtag alien crew.
May 2, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Dune: Spice Wars Covers A Lot Of Ground And Asks You Do The Same
Dune is a complex sci-fi universe that creators struggle to paint accurately. However, Dune: Spice Wars takes a good shot at creating an experience about creating a network to harvest spice and seize power across the stars.
April 26, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
The Serpent Rogue Review
In our The Serpent Rogue review, we'll break down this unique indie game with a world that's ripe for exploration and a great use of potion crafting.
April 25, 2022 | 08:00 EDT
Kao The Kangaroo Is Uncomplicated 3D Platforming Fun
Platforming's unlikeliest hero Kao the Kangaroo is getting the reboot-slash-sequel treatment. Can this revival match the 3D platforming classics?
April 21, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Lila's Sky Ark Review
There are many games that explore living in the sky in various ways. Lila's Sky Ark has equal parts wonder and danger as you explore the floating isles. Pick up whatever you can for yourself and as your main means of defense.
April 21, 2022 | 12:05 EDT
NORCO Review
NORCO is a point and click of old featuring some of the best writing seen in a game, crafting a world full of engaging characters and locales.
April 15, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
35MM Review
To make an unsubtle comparison, 35MM is like a picture out of focus. Sergey Noskov tries to pack an ambitious amount of stuff within the frame, but forgets what elements might be ill-fitting. When specifically focused on its funereal atmosphere, it's an interesting break from the norm; when weighing its multiple gameplay pitfalls, those strengths begin to fade.
April 2, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
tERRORbane Review
Sometimes glitches are hidden well and other times you can't miss them. In tERRORbane, many types of bugs are shoved right in your face and it's your job to take note of each one. That, and try to save the world while you're at it.
March 31, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Superfuse Takes Sacred Gameplay Into The Cyberpunk Future
In many narratives about the future, it appears that those who maintain control are those with the money. The cyberpunk world of Superfuse puts humanity's fate in the hands of CEOs with godly powers. However, when a humanity-destroying threat appears, it's up to you to guide one of their superhuman Enforcers to take care of business.
March 31, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Martha Is Dead Review
In the end, Martha Is Dead conjures up an air of missed opportunity. The WWII backdrop is incredibly realized and the horror atmosphere initially hits the right notes, but as the template becomes more routine and the surprises less interesting it grows more aimless. The few quality ideas get subsumed by the growing tedium of exploring until the stale ending gives its solemn adieu.
March 25, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Aztech Forgotten Gods Review
If there's one overarching takeaway with Lienzo's third effort is that it could've been more. Aside from the soundtrack and some nostalgia-driven creative decisions, I can see this tapestry being improved – marginally or otherwise – in every other respect. That doesn’t outright disregard its accomplishments, but it does dampen my enthusiasm to recommend it, aside from genre fans. Taken as a whole, Aztech Forgotten Gods manages to stay airborne but never truly soars.
March 10, 2022 | 11:00 EST
Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Review
Back when they were hitting fever pitch (early/mid 2010s), I was getting reeled into a number of episodic games. DONTNOD's Life is Strange was among them. So, when it was announced that co-developers Deck Nine and Black Tower Studios were helming a remaster duo pack of this beloved first season and prequel, Before the Storm, I had a keen interest in revisiting it. The pertinent concerns become two-fold: how these entries hold up and if enough TLC was given by current remaster standards.
March 3, 2022 | 01:05 EST
FixFox Lets You Be A Space Mechanic Fur Sure
Animals are adapted to survive so you could see why humans would want to splice themselves with them. With the extra layer of fur, a human-fox named Vix can be a SPACR and travel to different planets to fix things. This is FixFox, giving you a chance to be a space-faring mechanic.
March 3, 2022 | 12:00 EST
What Lies In The Multiverse Review
We can only wonder if there are other universes out there and how many there are... What Lies In The Multiverse is a cartoon adventure with a heart that crosses various dimensions in a story about order and chaos. Jump and puzzle your way through to your reality.
March 3, 2022 | 10:00 EST
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Little Orpheus Review
Despite branching out to a traditional genre, the chief concern with The Chinese Room's latest is gameplay yet again. Instead of getting into an argument about "walking sims" or what a game truly is this time, Little Orpheus is a case of solid audio/visual chops and a fun Cold War-era yarn weighed down by the continuous tedium of an unadventurous platformer.
March 1, 2022 | 05:46 EST
Witching Hour is a Bewitching Experience
Vincent Lade's Witching Hour is an indie horror witchy puzzle game releasing in April, with a gloomy, creepy Steam Next Fest demo to explore.
February 28, 2022 | 12:30 EST
Kingdom Of The Dead Review
We take a look at Dirigo's horror FPS Kingdom of the Dead. It's got a beautiful art style, but will that be enough to sustain it?
February 10, 2022 | 12:00 EST
Forest Grove Is A Buggy But Promising Detective Adventure
We take a look at Forest Grove, a sci-fi mystery adventure from Miga Games. A young woman has disappeared, and you need to figure out where she's gone.
February 10, 2022 | 09:00 EST
Summertime Madness Review
Less interested in one mind-blowing new concept (a la Portal), DP Games' smaller nuances give way to what's still an engaging first-person puzzler. The noticeable drop in quality during the second half shows the clearest sign of their freshmen inexperience, but that doesn't disregard its otherwise commendable qualities.
January 31, 2022 | 11:00 EST
The Guardians of Peace Review
Whatever earnest intentions The Guardians of Peace has uniformly falls on deaf ears by being unabashed shovelware.
January 31, 2022 | 10:00 EST
Reverie Knights Tactics Review
There's a vast world where the goblin folks have risen up to take over by force. They're quickly spreading and no place feels safe unless you decide to make it so. Lead a group of scholars and soldiers to discover what's happening and bring peace!
January 25, 2022 | 10:00 EST
RPGolf Legends Review
Golf is a sport that requires a lot of intense focus and precision which can easily be interrupted by the smallest distraction. In a world filled with monsters, trying to play golf can seem impossible but that's not the case in RPGolf Legends. Do your best to balance playing the holes with monster-slaying and you just might save the world!
January 20, 2022 | 10:00 EST
The Gunk Review
Image & Form's first 3D title doesn't have any obscene messes to clean, but it never excels beyond a conventional distraction.
January 7, 2022 | 11:00 EST
An Outcry Review
When the night comes, many things emerge from various nooks and crannies. This includes otherworldly sounds and snarky birds looking to torment anyone unlucky enough to be up and about. This is the fate of the protagonist in An Outcry, but you'll have to seal it yourself.
January 5, 2022 | 10:00 EST
NERF Legends Review
Keeping to its name, GameMill Entertainment mixes two distinct throwback from my childhood: NERF target shooting and licensed game rushed to market for holiday shopping. Aside from the kitschy sci-fi appeal from this brand, NERF Legends contains virtually nothing of merit.
December 27, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Scarf Review
Clothing plays a big part in games from giving characters unique looks to imbuing them with powers. Scarf by Uprising Studios aims to do both with their artsy emotional adventure through mysterious worlds.
December 20, 2021 | 10:00 EST
Solar Ash Review
Hyper Light Drifter dev Heart Machine has made a 3D skating platformer. Will Solar Ash live up to the developer's legacy? Read our review to find out.
December 9, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Blacktail Shows Off Witchcraft Origins
There are a lot of stories about magic and witches such as those surrounding the mysterious Baba Yaga. Learn her history in Blacktail
December 7, 2021 | 12:00 EST
First Class Trouble Review
Jumping into the social-deduction genre with competitors like Among Us and Fortnite Imposters Mode, Invisible Walls does cultivate some new ground with First Class Trouble. What hurts it long-term either stems back to uncoordinated design or launch-day polish complaints.
November 22, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Next Space Rebels Review
Rockets are pretty cool things, but they're not easy to build. That is unless you're playing Next Space Rebels where you can build rockets in seconds and share your launches with the faux internet!
November 16, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Review
Can Sherlock Holmes Chapter One solve the mystery of how to make open-world gameplay and deductive reasoning work together? Find out in our review.
November 15, 2021 | 12:00 EST