Asya’s story is inspired by the diaries of real children affected by the war and that is why we, as people whose parents, grandparents and great grandparents have lived through it too, should continue to tell stories like this. Torn Away forces the player to experience each and every excruciating or playful moment, is truly amazing. It gives us a close up look and reminds us of just how lucky we are to be here today.

Yes, Crow Country is another retro-inspired spoopy title reminiscent of the classics like Resident Evil. However, Crow Country manages to naturally nail the nostalgic vibes while standing on its own and establishing a high-quality, unique experience.

Between pixel perfect platforming, stellar art and music, and some great twists on the classic gameplay, 30XX is a must-play for Mega Man veterans and newcomers alike.

Goodbye Volcano High is a fantastic narrative that provides themes and stories that are relatable to players of all ages and experiences. This six hour adventure is required playing for those that appreciate a powerful coming of age story that is presented in a new and unique way.

Kristala is a dark fantasy action-role playing game where you play within an ominous world full of dangerous creatures, magical spells, and trouble around every corner. You’re also a cat.

We threw our third Showcase! Here is the official round up of everything featured during The Mini Indie Showcase: Aug ‘23.

Carry Onward is about finding hope not in the act of reminiscing, but in what's to come after and it's genuinely tragic yet beautiful.

Thronefall is an engaging tower defense game that rewards maximizing your strategy through precision and base-building mechanics.

Frank and Drake's artistic prowess shines to the extent that I was left wanting more. Its puzzles are very organic, for better or worse, yet it's the game's intertwined narrative that carries the experience.

Smushi Come Home is an adorable, comical, and emotionally gripping game that is the perfect icing on the mushroom cake.

Fall of Porcupine tells an authentic and honest narrative. It’s an experience that will simultaneously keep you laughing while ensuring the tissues are for a somber moment.

Return’s breathtaking dystopia paired with an engaging combat system not only makes for strong solo-developed debut, but one the year’s best games as well.

Planet of Lana is an adventure worth your time, filled with elements reminiscent of folks like Playdead, Ghibli, and Team Ico.

In the final installment of PAX East Picks ‘23, we’ve got an injured vampire, angsty teen, a cute blob, and a Lovecraftian horror monster!

Set in a once lush and full-of-life world, Muse Games throws players on a journey to restore that vibrancy and life in their new gardening-survival adventure, Wildmender.

What happens when you cross angsty teens with a cute pastel world, a dash of a world-ending comet, and a trigger happy bear? Part 3 of PAX East Picks!

In this second installment of PAX East Picks, we check out an adorable mouse, a chatty engineer, cute cats, and a musically inclined Metroidvania!

With PAX East behind us, we’re finally able to take a beat, sleep for a few minutes, and reflect on all the amazing experiences over the past few days. And of course, what would PAX be without a slew of awesome indie games bursting onto the scene. In this series, we’ll check out some rad games that not only captured our excitement but ones that should be put on your radar for the future.

During PAX East 2023, we were able to speak with developer Ian Moreno on how the team at The Behemoth managed to bring the iconic invader to a modern audience.

Tchia is a beautiful game that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The beautiful score, art style, and characters were distinct and memorable throughout my time with the game.