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6 Exciting Indie Games That Should Be On Your Wishlist
This article highlights six exciting indie games showcased at PAX West that are worth adding to a Steam wishlist. The featured titles include Wolfhound, Blocks for Babies, Valor Mortis, God Save Birmingham, Crop, and Truckful, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and promising experiences.
How 40 Years of Metroid Have Impacted The Biggest Metroidvania Developers
This article explores the profound impact of the Metroid series, particularly Super Metroid, on the development of the Metroidvania genre. Developers from various studios discuss how Metroid's interconnected worlds, exploration mechanics, and atmospheric design have inspired their own games, shaping core design philosophies and influencing everything from level design to player agency.
PAX West 2026 names its 11 PAX Rising Showcase winners
PAX West 2026 has announced the 11 winners of its PAX Rising Showcase, an event dedicated to highlighting upcoming indie games. Among the selected titles are Lazy River, Dungeon Lurker, Giga Turtles, and the unrevealed Project Red. These games will be playable at the Seattle Convention Center from September 4-7, 2026.
Sunday Previews
This article previews two upcoming games: 007 First Light, which aims to differentiate James Bond through witty dialogue, and Wolfhound, an 8-bit Metroidvania inspired by Wolfenstein featuring zombies and Nazi mechs.
Wolfenstein meets Metroidvania in Wolfhound, an 8-bit ode to yesteryear with zombies and Nazi mechs
Wolfhound is a retro-inspired indie game from developer Bit Kid that blends Metroidvania exploration with Wolfenstein-style combat. Players control Captain Chuck Rosetti on a Bermuda island filled with zombies, Nazi mechs, and other experimental foes. The game features 8-bit aesthetics reminiscent of the Sega Master System or PC Engine, with modern Metroidvania level design and challenging difficulty comparable to Hollow Knight.
Evening Previews
Wolfhound is a new game that draws heavy inspiration from classic 8-bit titles. The preview suggests it has learned from the best of the genre, offering a nostalgic experience for players.
Wolfhound Preview: An 8-Bit Throwback That Has Clearly Studied the Classics
Wolfhound is an upcoming exploratory platformer that draws inspiration from classic games. Players will navigate the Bermuda Triangle island, battling Nazis and mutants in a quest to save the world.