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Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony Free on Steam Right Now
Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony, an indie colony management and survival game, is currently available for free on Steam. This promotion allows players to add the game to their library permanently without any cost. The article highlights Steam's approach to free game promotions and the appeal of the colony management genre.
Something for the Weekend – 07/03/26
Nintendo held an Indie World showcase, revealing new titles and updates. Among the announcements were Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, South of Midnight for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. The article also reviews several games including Planet of Lana 2 and Pokémon Pokopia, and features previews for Tides of Tomorrow and Rogue Point.
Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Planet of Lana II. It also covers releases like The Legend of Khiimori and Lost and Found Co., alongside updates for Ratcheteer DX and Birds Watching. Upcoming titles like My Little Puppy and The House of Hikmah are also featured, along with Ballgame and Echobreaker.
RUINER Hits Historical Low at 90% Off on Steam
The cyberpunk action game RUINER is currently available at a historical low price of €1.95 on Steam, representing a 90% discount. Developed by Reikon Games, the title is praised for its brutal combat, neon-soaked visuals, and synthwave soundtrack, offering an estimated 6-8 hours of gameplay.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th March)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with many focusing on the newly released Pokémon Pokopia. Other titles mentioned include Resident Evil Requiem, Planet of Lana II, Blue Prince, and Esoteric Ebb across Nintendo Switch and PC platforms.
Get nine underrated Steam Deck games at more than 91% off in this special 15th anniversary Humble Bundle
Humble is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special bundle offering nine indie games compatible with the Steam Deck at over 91% off. The bundle includes titles such as Oddsparks, Inkbound, and Kill Knight.
What we've been playing - "gnomes are definitely not to be trusted with kitchen knives"
Several gaming outlets share their recent playtime experiences. Bertie discusses co-op success with Vampire Survivors and struggles with Overwatch, while Mat and Victoria highlight immersive details in Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion. Kelsey enjoys the chaotic fun of the Burglin' Gnomes demo, and Chris revisits Pokémon White 2.
Slay the Spire 2 Charms Fans with Delightfully Rough MS Paint Development Assets
Slay the Spire 2 is delighting fans with its use of MS Paint placeholder assets during development, showcasing a charmingly transparent approach. This indie development style emphasizes authenticity and builds trust with the community, setting realistic expectations for the game's eventual release. While not the final art, these assets allow developers to test core mechanics, highlighting the substance over flash that defined the original game.
Trinket Bag Maker Brings Y2K Fashion Nostalgia to Cozy Gaming March 17
Indie developer Lya_Mgtt announced that their upcoming cozy game, Trinket Bag Maker, will be released on March 17. The game allows players to create and customize bags inspired by 2000s fashion games, tapping into current nostalgia trends. Trinket Bag Maker aims to provide a relaxing, creative experience within the growing cozy gaming genre.
Slay the Spire 2's launch has been so incredibly successful, the studio had to apologise for a joke about Marathon that now "seems a bit meaner than it was intended"
Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano apologized for a joke made about Bungie's Marathon after Slay the Spire 2's launch significantly surpassed Marathon's concurrent player count on Steam. While Marathon launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Slay the Spire 2, a PC-only release, achieved over 430,000 concurrent players compared to Marathon's peak of 88,000.
Best Horror Games On Itch.io – March 2026
This article highlights some of the best horror games available on the Itch.io platform, covering a variety of subgenres. It aims to help players discover new and unique horror experiences from independent developers.
Now that a second Kena game has been announced, the first game is making its way to Switch 2
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, an award-winning indie game, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring. The game will be feature-complete, including the Anniversary DLC and New Game Plus mode. Developer Ember Lab expressed excitement about bringing Kena's journey to a new audience on the portable platform.
Engagement Ring
Slay the Spire 2 has been released and immediately set a new concurrent player record on Steam. The game is a sequel to the popular roguelike deck-builder.
AAA ARTIST UNVEILS DEBUT INDIE HORROR, FEAR OF SLEEP
Signal Decay Games has unveiled Fear of Sleep, a debut sci-fi survival horror title led by AAA artist Konrad Honey. The game emphasizes a no-hand-holding approach with physics manipulation and player-investigated narrative, and its demo is currently available following a positive reception at Steam Next Fest.
The Playdate Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale is here
Panic is celebrating the Playdate Catalog's three-year anniversary with a two-week sale running from March 5 to March 19. The sale offers discounts on many of the 423 games available, including highlighted titles like Playdate Season Two, Outside Parties, Crankstone, Echo: The Oracle's Scroll, and Carte Blanche.
Kena Bridge of Spirits Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026 | Invision Game Community
Ember Lab announced that the critically acclaimed action-adventure game Kena Bridge of Spirits will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This release will include all previously released updates and DLC, such as the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode. The game is already available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.
Going Hands-On With Mouse: P.I. For Hire—A True Classic
Mouse: P.I. For Hire offers a challenging and fun first-person shooter experience reminiscent of classics like DOOM and Quake, but with modern sensibilities. The game features fast-paced combat, a unique visual style utilizing billboarding for a cartoonish look, and humorous weapon names. It is set to launch on April 16th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
PlayStation Indie Hit 'Kena: Bridge Of Spirits' Is Headed To Switch 2 Next Week
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026, for £35.99, with a 20% discount available until April 2. The Switch 2 version will include the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode. Originally released on PlayStation 5 in 2021, the acclaimed indie title later came to Xbox in 2024.
Industry veteran launches indie-focused talent agency Rocket Game Talent
Industry veteran Fiona Cherback has launched Rocket Game Talent, a new agency focused on providing AAA hiring expertise to indie game studios. The agency aims to help smaller teams with talent acquisition, employer branding, and recruiting processes. Cherback previously held talent acquisition roles at PlayStation and Xbox Game Studios.
PlayStation and Xbox veteran launches indie-focused talent agency
A new talent agency founded by a veteran of PlayStation and Xbox aims to provide recruiting expertise to independent and small game studios. The agency intends to offer Fortune 500-level recruiting services at a lower cost than hiring a full-time employee.