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A collection of 117 posts

Review

In Defense of Pyre, Supergiant’s Underappreciated Middle Child

Living it up in The Downside

Opinion

7 Great Indie First-Person Shooters on Consoles

Don't miss these FPS gems

Opinion

I Got Someone at the MoMA To Play My Dumb Jam Game

Adventures in guerilla marketing and stacking cows

Feature

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 8

This volume explores games that provides all players a good challenge

Review

8-Bit Adventures 2: Back to Our JRPG Roots

Another excellent JRPG throwback

Review

Save the World, Save Your Job

UnderDungeon is a retro-styled dungeon crawler that features quirky characters and puzzles

Feature

Unseen Precincts: The State of Indie Games in 2023 and Beyond

Explore the world of indie game development from the perspective of those who make up the industry

Game Design

Are Prestige Video Games the Future?

The contradiction of cinematic games

Interview

A Conversation with James Silva, Creator of Salt and Sanctuary

His remarkable journey provides valuable lessons for aspiring game developers

Feature

6 More Amazing Indie Games You Must Play

Many of the best experiences come from small teams and independent studios

Feature

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 5

Our team is back with another set of games that deserve more attention than they get

Game Design

The Problems With Indie Horror

When fear becomes frustrating

Feature

The Best Demos From October's Steam Next Fest

Handpicked for your enjoyment by the writers of Superjump!

Feature

On the Radar: Volume 1

The best upcoming games that you need to keep an eye on

Feature

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 4

Our team is back with another set of games that deserve more attention than they get

Feature

5 Indie Gems on the PlayStation Store

Too much shovelware? No curation? No problem!

Review

The Artistry Behind Ape Out

Gaming has been elevated as a medium thanks to indie gems like Gabe Cuzzillo’s unique take on top-down shooters

Review

Sunday Gold Review - One Last Job

It's always about one last job

Feature

Eight Spooky Games That Will Destroy Your Underwear

Just in time for spooky seasons, here's a bevy of scary games to scare you silly.

Review

Timothy and the Tower of Mu is a Tall Order

A dash of intense difficulty

Review

Video Game Fables: More Than the Sum of Its Parts

Come for the story and music, stay for the gameplay

Opinion

How I Went From Dismissing Indie Games to Loving Them

The story of goofy graphics, clunky controls, and a newfound love for passion projects

Preview

Batora: Lost Haven Preview

This early look at the game shows fun mechanics and puzzle solving with a deep story

Preview

Exit Veil Blends Horror, Science Fiction, and the Occult in a Dark New JRPG

This unique new JRPG looks darker than dark with extreme style

Feature

Indie Excavation: Handheld Flashbacks

Unearthing more indie gems, featuring Dogurai, Squidlit, and GB Rober