Island of Hearts Review – A Self-Aware FMV Dating Sim That Lacks Depth

Island of Hearts is a live-action interactive romance set on a tropical island where you get to capture the hearts of six beauties, if you can put up with the many flaws of the game.

Holding Pattern Review – A Minimalist Incremental Roguelike That’s Surprisingly Addictive

Nothing screams "indie" more than sound effects made using a solo developer's microphone... and it makes this incremental/roguelike game all the more charming!

Bobo Bay Launches April 29 on Steam – A Cozy Creature Collector For That Chao Garden Itch

Wanna see cute creatures fight to the de-, I mean compete in cool competitions? Bobo Bay may just be thing for you!

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily Review – A Stylish Anime Strategy RPG

Wanna go to war? Wanna start an insurrection? Then look no further than this wonderful tactical RPG/war simulator where you lead a rebellion to clean up some vile misunderstandings! More on that in today's review!

10 Wonderful Indie Games You Should Try

The world of indie games is massive and it's very easy to get lost in there. Luckily, I've got ten indie games for you to check out right here. Enjoy!

OPUS: Prism Peak Is Out Now on Steam and Switch – A Melancholic Adventure Worth Watching

OPUS: Prism Peak is now available on Steam and Switch. Explore its story, gameplay, and what makes this new OPUS entry worth watching.

Triple-i Initiative Showcase Recap: 11 Games You Need to Know & All the Announcements

The latest Triple-i initiative showcase delivered a wave of indie reveals. Today, I bring to you my personal highlights and a quick roundup of every other announcement you might have missed.

BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart Review – Challenging Boss-Rush Action Meets Queer Romance

BOSSGAME: The FInal Boss Is My Heart provides a very fun and engaging bossrush experience and combines it with some super queer writing.

Airframe Ultra Preview – The Most Unhinged Demo at Steam Next Fest?

My personal highlight of Steam Next Fest was Airframe Ultra - see why right here!

Grimshire Early Access Review: A Cozy Farming Sim Where Survival Comes First

Step into the shoes of the sole farmer of this quaint village providing food for everyone to make it through these dire times!

Cash Cleaner Simulator Review – Laundering Money is Surprisingly Relaxing

Wait, is inflation caused by money getting washed at high temps?

Shinies for Good Pokémon Charity Event Raises Funds for the American Immigration Council on Twitch

Content Creators are banding together to hunt shiny Pokémon for a charity fundraiser benefiting the American Immigration Council.

Goblin Vyke Demo Review – A Stealth-Focused Shopkeeping Dungeon Crawler I Can’t Put Down

I don't usually review demos like this but Goblin Vyke has me in its greedy clutches and refuses to leave my head. It's just that good.

Trash Goblin Review: A Cozy Shop-Keeping Sim About Trinkets, Stories, and Friends

Trash Goblin is a cozy, story-driven shop-keeping sim where you clean, sell, and combine trinkets while meeting charming characters in a whimsical fantasy city.

Why Samantha Fulnecky Failed Her Psychology Assignment — and Why the Grade Was Justified

After a student claimed religious discrimination over a failed psychology essay, I wanted to explain why the grade was justified.

Good Boy: Observer Interactive on Building a Dog-Powered Petroidvania – Gamescom Interview

At Gamescom, I caught up with Observer Interactive to chat about Good Boy, their dog-powered “petroidvania” full of curious rovers and ecosystem-driven exploration. Here’s how their own pets helped shape one of the most charming indie metroidvanias on the horizon.

10 Indie Horror Games That Really Got Under My Skin

Halloween season might be over but that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy some great and eery games, right? Here's a couple recommendations!

BURGGEIST Review: A Haunting, Brilliantly Weird Indie Gem You Shouldn’t Miss

BURGGEIST is a haunting indie game that fuses tower-building, magic, and melancholy into something truly unforgettable. It’s one of the most fascinating hidden gems I've ever played.

Is Antifa a terrorist organisation?

No.

I don’t think I really need Silksong.

I think I'm good?

How to 100% Cryptmaster

Welcome, traveller. If you made it here, chances are high that you don't like grinding fish, enemies and riddles too much which is what this guide is for. Frankly, this post is supposed to help those of y'all who just want to have access to all the attacks and lore because quite honestly, the backstories... Continue Reading →

Changing my Theme wasn’t an Option, but I made changes still.

I made some changes to my blog's aesthetic, although it's still very WIP.

Talented is a truly wonderful time sink. (Review)

Now that I've spent nearly 100 hours in this, I think it might be time to write a review on Talented.

On LLM Dependency and Overreliance – A Blaugust Response Post

Today I talk about Cognitive Offloading Overuse and LLM Dependency.

I used to use “Alas” wrong, all the time

Alas I didn't know how alas is used.

I finally played Moons of Madness, and it was pretty great! (Review)

Moons of Madness is one of the few horror titles I've played that really managed to tap into what makes Lovecraft great.

My Struggles with Interviews at Gamescom

Here's some lessons I learned about Gamescom Interviews.

On Comments… *Queues Dramatic Music*

Just a little post on comments in blogging

Andrew Tsai on UNBEATABLE: A Rhythm Game Unlike Anything Else | Gamescom 2025 Interview

At Gamescom 2025, Andrew Tsai discusses the vision behind UNBEATABLE, why music and storytelling are inseparable, and what’s next for the cult-hit rhythm game.

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