At this year's Gamescom, I had the chance to talk to the developer of MIMIC, an upcoming asymmetric social deduction game inspired by The Thing and Alien: Isolation!
NAME OF THE WILL Interview: Mandy Wong on Daylight-Horror, Shared Karma, and Cult-Puzzles | Gamescom 2026
I had the chance to interview Zeitgeist Studio's narrative designer and creative director, Mandy Wong, about their upcoming daylight horror game, NAME OF THE WILL!
Clerks & Quirks announces New Playtest Coming September 7th
Clerks & Quirks is a really cool game
I Just Rejected my 100th Review Request Because of Generative AI
I've had enough.
Magical Princess Review – A Charming and Surprisingly Deep Raising Sim
In a world where one kingdom loves bread and the other loves rice, you'll have to put extra effort into raising a good daughter that knows which carb is superior. More on that in today's review!
Eldritch Empathy Interview: LUAL Games on Lovecraft, Empathy, and “Combat” Inspired by Papers, Please
Eldritch Empathy is a Lovecraftian narrative roguelite where understanding cosmic horrors might be more important than killing them. I spoke with LUAL Games' Anna-Lena Pontet at Gamescom about empathy, language, player agency, and the game's unusual Papers, Please-inspired "combat."
Cuisineer Review – A Cozy Restaurant Sim and Action RPG Worth Savouring
Venture into dungeons to gather ingredients and cook up a storm in your restaurant to pay off a lot of Debt!
Copa City Review: Prepare the City for the Sport in this Soccer Management Tycoon
When it clicks, Copa City is fun, but often times, it struggles to get there.
Celestial Decks Review: Deep Deckbuilding, Mind Games, and Stunning Art
Celestial Decks' Beta is perhaps one of the most refreshing takes on the CCG genre I've gotten to experience in recent years!
Volcano Princess Launches on Consoles & Mobile July 30th, New Free Update for the Steam Version on the Horizon!
Volcano Princess is not only seeing a port to mobile and consoles but also is getting a free updated with more content, revisions to its translations, and new language options.
Demon Lord: Just a Block Review – A Traditional Roguelike That Barely Feels Turn-Based
Demon Lord: Just a Block is a fun, colourful, and accessible entry into the usually grim and excruciatingly difficult genre of traditional roguelikes.
Dead as Disco Early Access Review – All the Right Moves, Not Enough Rhythm
"Martial arts meets Music Video in Dead as Disco", the developers claim, but not everything is as it seems. More on that in today's review!
Steam Next Fest Has An AI Problem, and Players Can’t Filter It Out
20% of Steam Next Fest participants this time use AI, and I'm just frustrated at this point.
Far Far West Review – The Most Refreshing Roguelike Shooter I’ve Played in a While
Far Far West is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had with Roguelike-Shooters in a while.
Warding Witches Preview: A Brilliant Indie Bullet Hell Shmup I Discovered at DoKomi
Hands-on impressions of Warding Witches, an upcoming indie shmup showcased at DoKomi 2026, featuring strategic defensive magic, fast-paced combat, and a standout demo experience in the Creative Games area.
I talked to FlatNine Games’ Christine Wade and Harrison Wade about their Upcoming Mystery Indie Game, Letter Lost! (Interview)
I got to interview the developers of Letter Lost and had a grand time!
Sintopia Review – Stylish, Clever, and Exhausting
I thought I was supposed to manage hell, not go through it...
OPUS: Prism Peak Review – A Haunting Story About Regret and Moving Forward
SIGONO is at it again, making me laugh, cry, and utterly shattering the already high expectations I have of them with their latest release into the OPUS series.
Playism Game Show Returns May 10th With World Premieres and Updates!
PLAYISM, the oldest indie publisher in Japan and best known for favourites like Bright Memory: Infinite, The Exit 8, and Rusted Moss, announces the return of the PLAYISM Game Show. Tune in to the PLAYISM YouTube channel on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 5:00 AM PDT / 8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST /... Continue Reading →
MOCHI-O Review – Tamagotchi meets Bullet Heaven Arcade Shooter
Looking for a new take on the very popular Bullet Heaven genre? Then look no further! Mochi-O is a weirdly addicting arcade shooter roguelike where you take care of a weapon of mass destruction in-between missions!
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon sneaks onto Steam – A Shopkeeping Metroidvania That Might Surprise You
One of the games that I was highly anticipating just dropped on Steam and I'm so hyped for it. Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon is a Shopkeeping-Metroidvania game that you just HAVE TO check out!
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!
