Knights of San Francisco is a Dungeons & Dragons-like Text-based Adventure
Knights of San Francisco by Raindead is an incredible text-based adventure on mobile devices that explores a strange and dystopian world, with dabs of mysticism for good measure.
Twelve Minutes Review: A Stitch In Time
Twelve Minutes is something entirely unique in the gaming space. The cogs all turn in unison and compliment each other throughout delivering an intricate narrative bustling with superbly acted and written characters. But then there’s the ending…
Five Must Play Indies From Play NYC 2021
With over 65 independent studios represented on the show floor, the New York City indie scene made a strong statement at Play NYC this year. But, there were five particular upcoming games that we fell head over heels for.
Fire Tonight Review: A Quick Ember
Fire Tonight chronicles a couple’s journey to reconnect with each other while the city arounds them burns up. Though Devin and Maya’s story is simple, unfortunately the gameplay and mechanics don’t rise above serviceable.
Button City Review: Fasten Your Buttons
Button City is a charming narrative adventure game that focuses on a small community of vibrant characters to explore and meet. With a delightful story, dynamic aesthetic, and adequate mechanics, developer Subliminal has created a fun and heartwarming encounter.
Eldest Souls Preview
Fallen Flag’s debut is a love-letter to FromSoftware’s beloved Souls franchise. Engaging combat and a fascinating RPG system pair for an intriguing genre blend, but do the complex systems in place get in the way of an enthralling boss rush adventure?
Trigger Witch Review: A Tainted Fruit
Trigger Witch is a fantastic mash-up of Hotline Miami meets classic Legend of Zelda gameplay. But unfortunately, the overarching themes and messaging regarding gun control left us uneasy, leaving us unable to recommend.
Last Stop Review: Just One More Chapter
Last Stop’s compelling and digestible plot, not without its faults, lands on its feet and ultimately overshadows what it lacks in gameplay. The narrative will constantly have you pleading for more, telling yourself “just one more chapter.”
Greak: Memories of Azur Preview
An astonishing all around presentation paired with simple yet layered combat mechanics help Greak: Memories of Azur firmly plant its flag as a potential sleeper hit not to be missed.
Mighty Goose Review: Your Goose Is Cooked (And He Tastes Good)
Flashes of similar colors can make Blastmode’s latest 80s inspired arcade run-and-gunner a bit less accessible at times, but you cannot deny that gameplay is king in the concise, chaotic, and fun as heck Mighty Goose.
Where the Heart Leads Review: And The Heart Strings Pulled
Where the Heart Leads is a wonderful sleeper hit in the works. This often emotional story strikes a powerful chord that reverberates, and is a fantastic piece on an individual’s actions worth experiencing.
Roguebook Review: Deck the Halls with Awesomeness
With multi-faceted combat and exploration elements, paired with a slew of options on tackling both, Rougebook is an addictive adventure worth exploring.
The Fermi Paradox Early Access Preview
The Fermi Paradox has you strategically making choices and driving the narrative as a sentient, overseeing god amongst the universe deciding the fate of every civilization that emerges from it... which is just as bonkers as it sounds.
Wave Break Review: Pretending It’s A Superman
Aesthetically and sonically, Wave Break radiates a synth wave filled heart. But, brutal difficulty in its gameplay can easily lead that heart to break.
The Rise of the Indie Game Musical
Quietly, over the course of the past decade, indie game developers have slowly been integrating vocal music into their works; creating lore, ephemeral tone pieces and eventually, full-on video game musicals. Let’s dive into some indie game musicals of the last decade!
Backbone Review: An Unfortunate Identity Crisis
While Backbone’s writing left a sense of disconnection between its characters and narrative themes, an unmatched artistic direction as well as a strong third act is worth the price of admission into this dark, dystopian retro future.
Kraken Academy!! Preview
Kraken Academy is nuts, and it's proud to show it to you while making you laugh along with it. Later this year, Kraken Academy will be the next indie darling everyone will be talking about.
Umurangi Generation Review: Finding Beauty Within Languishing Chaos
Umurangi Generation’s haunting narrative is exquisitely told purely by existing within the lush world Origame Digital has crafted. Paired with an engaging gameplay loop and bombastic score, its one you’ll never want to leave.
She Dreams Elsewhere Preview
Blending a haunting aesthetic with grounded stories and an engaging gameplay loop, She Dreams Elsewhere is shaping up to be an indie darling that cannot be missed.
Godstrike Preview: This Will Either Hook You or Break You
Godstrike is a tough boss-rush arena-shoot game that will either hook you or break you.