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Indie Pass offers more than 200 games in new low budget Game Pass alternative
Indie.io has announced Indie Pass, a new subscription service launching April 13th for PC, with plans for console release later. Priced at $6.99 per month, it offers access to over 200 curated indie games, aiming to help smaller titles gain visibility. The service will feature revenue sharing with developers based on playtime and does not have exclusivity deals.
Indie Pass Launches This Month
Indie publisher indie.io announced the upcoming launch of Indie Pass, a PC subscription service for indie games, on April 13th. The service will cost $6.99 per month, with additional regional pricing to be detailed.
2D Platformer 'Nullstar Solus' Release Date Set for April 16
The sci-fi 2D platformer Nullstar: Solus, developed by Smash Attack Studios and published by indie.io, will launch on April 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players control a scavenger drone pilot navigating hazardous environments across 100 handcrafted levels.
Sci-Fi Drone 2D Platformer Nullstar: Solus Lands April Release Date
The sci-fi drone 2D platformer Nullstar: Solus will launch on April 16, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Smash Attack Aus and published by indie.io, the game features 100 bite-sized levels focused on precision movement and speed. Team member Dean Baron expressed excitement for the game's release, calling it a 'love letter' to classic games.
Sci-Fi Drone 2D Platformer NullStar: Solus Launching April 16
The precision 2D platformer NullStar: Solus is set to launch on April 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch. Developed by Smash Attack Aus and indie.io, the game features 80 levels and voice work by Alanah Pearce. The developers aim to create an accessible yet challenging experience for players of all skill levels.
A Game Pass for indie games: meet Indie Pass, a $7-a-month subscription that brings new titles every month
Indie.io is launching Indie Pass, a new subscription service priced at $6.99 per month, offering access to a curated, revolving catalog of indie games. The service aims to improve discoverability for smaller developers and provide users with a way to find unique titles. Indie Pass will launch on April 13 with approximately 70 games, utilizing a revenue-share model based on player engagement.
indie.io Unveils Indie Pass, A Subscription Platform Dedicated to Elevating Indie Games Exclusively
indie.io has announced Indie Pass, a new subscription service launching on April 13, 2026, exclusively for indie games on PC. Priced at $6.99 per month, it will feature over 70 titles at launch with frequent additions, aiming to improve discoverability and provide a sustainable revenue model for developers based on player time.
From First Machine to Industrial Empire - Factory Magnate Launches April 28
Publisher indie.io and developer Rising Tail announced that the factory-building simulation game Factory Magnate will launch on Steam for PC on April 28, 2026. The game focuses on accessible design, allowing players to build and optimize production networks without complex spreadsheets or external guides. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Cozy Vineyard Sandbox Builder Cozy Builder Unveils Playable Demo on Steam
Pangea Game Studios, in partnership with indie.io, has released a playable demo for their cozy sandbox builder, Cozy Builder, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience the game's core modular puzzle-building system as they restore a vineyard valley devastated by an earthquake, with no combat or time pressure.
AI.VI Released
Out of Time and indie.io have released AI.VI, a new action game for Windows and macOS. The game combines first-person shooter and tower defense elements and is available on Steam with a 20% discount.
Retired War Bot Returns in AI.VI, Out Now on Steam
The fast-paced FPS and tower defense hybrid AI.VI, developed by Out of Time and published by indie.io, is now available on Steam and the indie.io store. Players control AI.VI, a retired war bot defending a mining outpost from the ruthless P.A.S.C.A.L. Gigacorporation using a blend of shooting, strategic base defense, and elemental combat.
SCP: Fragmented Minds Expands with Chapter 02 on April 3
HST Game Studios and indie.io announced that Chapter 02 of their survival horror game, SCP: Fragmented Minds, will be released as a free update on April 3, 2026, for PC via Steam. This new chapter expands the game's systems, introduces new SCP entities, and continues the story within the SCP Foundation universe, including a quest arc for SCP-049 and new gameplay mechanics like the Wrist Device and Reality Anchors.
The Abbess Garden Review | NoobFeed
Indie game publisher indie.io and developer MD Studio announced that their narrative gardening game, The Abbess Garden, will be released on PC via Steam on March 2nd, 2026. The game is described as a cozy experience.
Hold the Line Underground: Subway Invasion Launches April 3
QH Studios and indie.io announced that Subway Invasion will launch on Steam on April 3, as part of the indie.io Franchise Sale. Players take on the role of a subway security guard defending a train from alien invaders using limited ammunition and environmental tactics.
Command the Zodiac in Tactical Deckbuilder Conjurers – Demo Now Live
A demo for the tactical deckbuilder Conjurers is now available on Steam. Developed by Carl Treadway and published by indie.io, the game combines turn-based terrain tactics with card-driven creature summoning. Players can experience the core mechanics, including summoning Zodiac creatures onto a battlefield and utilizing terrain for strategic advantage.
Pluto Released
The roguelike deckbuilder Pluto has been released on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Developed by Siege World Interactive and indie.io, the game features an unusual spellcasting mechanic.
Roguelike Deckbuilder Pluto Escapes Prison, Paints the World Red on PC Today
The roguelike deckbuilder Pluto, developed by Siege Wizard Interactive and published by indie.io, has been released on PC via Steam. The game features a darkly comic narrative about a wizard trying to reach his niece's birthday party while escaping prison, utilizing a tactile, gesture-driven spellcasting system. Pluto is available for $17.99 with a 20% launch discount.
This week in PC games: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, and a myth-inspired match-3 game where you combine three dogs into Cerberus
This week's PC game releases include John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a four-player co-op shooter, and the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Other notable titles are Mythmatch, a match-3 game where combining three dogs creates Cerberus, and Iter-8, a tower defense game with mining elements.
The cozy narrative gardening game, ‘The Abbess Garden’, is now available via Steam
The cozy narrative gardening game, The Abbess Garden, developed by MD Studio and published by indie.io, is set to release on PC via Steam on March 2nd, 2026. The game features a third-person perspective and focuses on narrative elements within a gardening setting.
Cozy Narrative Gardening Game The Abbess Garden Launches on PC - IGN
The narrative gardening game The Abbess Garden, developed by MD Studio and published by indie.io, has launched on PC for $9.99 with a limited-time 20% discount. Players tend a garden in 1643 France, uncovering secrets and building relationships while managing real-life botany and seasonal changes. The game is also available on Steam Deck.
