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Among Us 3D Definitive Edition Arrives in March
Schell Games has confirmed its involvement with the Among Us 3D Definitive Edition is ending as the game arrives this month. The definitive edition of the popular social deduction game is now available.
Demos and Freebies
Mythmatch, a narrative-rich anti-capitalist merge game, is available on Steam for PC and macOS with a 20% discount. Players take on the role of Artemis, working with mortals to challenge the gods.
26th Annual Game Developers Choice Award Winners Revealed
The winners of the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 taking home multiple accolades including Game of the Year. The awards celebrate creativity, artistry, and technical achievement in the gaming industry. The article also briefly mentions other industry news, including game releases and developer updates.
Palworld publishing lead is "more determined than ever" to make things "a little less sh*t" for cool devs struggling to find funding: "The West continues to stumble"
John Buckley, publishing lead for Palworld developer Pocketpair, expressed a strong commitment to supporting indie developers struggling to secure funding. He highlighted the challenges faced by smaller studios in the Western market, noting that many promising games may never be released due to a lack of financial backing.
Horror-Typing Game Dyping Escape Launches Friday the 13th on Steam
The horror-typing hybrid game Dyping Escape has launched on Steam, published by PLAYISM. The game challenges players to type to survive, with its release strategically timed for Friday the 13th. Concerns have been raised regarding the game's access to user data, with a streamer mode available to mitigate privacy risks.
ID@Xbox at GDC 2026: Indie Developers at the Heart of Great Games
Xbox highlighted its commitment to indie developers at GDC 2026, emphasizing their crucial role in delivering innovative and successful games. The company discussed policy changes aimed at improving game discovery on the Xbox Store and reaffirmed its support for sustainable game development through programs like ID@Xbox and Game Pass.
Rice Games Becomes a First-Time Sponsor at BitSummit PUNCH 2026, Bringing Shujinkou, a New Unannounced Project, and Exclusive Merchandise to Kyoto
Rice Games Inc. will sponsor BitSummit PUNCH 2026 in Kyoto, marking its first event sponsorship. The studio will showcase its JRPG Shujinkou, an unannounced new project, and exclusive merchandise. This participation places Rice Games in the same sponsor category as major companies like Aniplex and Marvelous.
Plan Every Step In Stillbone
Stillbone, a puzzle platformer with a tactical twist where enemies only move when the player moves, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed and published by 2dragontails, the game challenges players to plan every step carefully to navigate hazards and enemies. This release follows other recent puzzle-focused titles from the indie studio.
Indie Roguelike ‘Elf Lifia’ Blends Deck-Building with Corruption Mechanics
Elf Lifia and the Labyrinth of Everdream is a new indie roguelike on Steam that uniquely integrates a corruption system as a core progression mechanic, strengthening the protagonist as she loses innocence. The game blends deck-building with branching event choices and a risk-reward system where higher corruption increases stats but affects the ending, while also featuring adult content tied to this mechanic.
I will now assume control of your PC. The full version of the Horror Typing Game Dyping Escape Now Released
The horror typing game Dyping Escape, developed by Heaviside Creations and published by PLAYISM, has been released on PC via Steam. The game features expanded story and mechanics from its predecessor, DYPING, and is available with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. The predecessor, DYPING, is also available on itch.io.
Indie Game ‘Rhell’ Breaks Fourth Wall in Quirky Steam Launch Campaign
The indie game Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times has launched on PC with a unique marketing campaign where the titular character breaks the fourth wall to address players. Developed by Yogscast Games, the puzzle and narrative title is available with a launch discount and bundled with other indie games. The marketing strategy emphasizes personality and community engagement to stand out on Steam.
Indie Dev Cid★ Scores Big with LasTar Launch on Steam Today
Indie developer Cid★ has launched their game LasTar on Steam today, March 12th. The game focuses on surviving endless waves of enemies with a deep build experimentation system. This launch highlights the success of solo developers and community engagement in the competitive indie game market.
Dung Ho! Rolls Onto Steam: Beetle Party Game Launches Today
The indie party game Dung Ho!, developed by Lesser Weevil, has launched on Steam. The game focuses on cooperative play for up to six players, emphasizing friendship and shared experiences over competition. Despite potential concerns about long-term appeal and market visibility, the developers aim to foster a strong community around the unique beetle-themed concept.
Peak co-developer Aggro Crab shares lessons in friendslop
Aggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman shared insights into the game development process, humorously likening level design to 'throwing rocks at the wall and praying.' The studio is known for its 'friendslop' genre, focusing on cooperative gameplay experiences.
Check Your Underpants When We Gotta Go Launches on April 14th
FuzzyBot and Mad Mushroom announced that their co-op horror comedy game, We Gotta Go, will launch on PC via Steam on April 14th. The game features players managing their 'gastrointestinal integrity' while battling ghosts in a haunted mansion, with new content and features planned beyond the previously released demo.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
Indie deckbuilder All Will Rise's dev joins No Games For Genocide boycott and plans to hand back funding it…
Speculative Agency, the developer of the anti-capitalist indie deckbuilder All Will Rise, has joined the No Games For Genocide boycott and plans to return funding received from Microsoft. This decision stems from Microsoft's business practices and its supply of technology to the Israeli Defense Force. The game will no longer launch on Xbox as originally planned, though its Kickstarter campaign has exceeded its funding goal.
I am going to be playing this rap album that's also a walkthrough of indie classic Cave Story on repeat
A unique walkthrough for the indie classic Cave Story has been created in the form of a 21-track rap album by an artist known as CaveStoryRap. This project, which took nearly two decades to complete with actual recording done recently, aims to guide players through the game's entirety using lyrical hip-hop.
Nintendo Download: 12th March (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, and numerous other indie titles across various genres.
GDC Indie Spotlight: Mixtape, Replaced, and More | Official Xbox Podcast
The Official Xbox Podcast features discussions with ID@Xbox representatives Annette and Charla about indie games showcased at GDC, including At Fate's End and Replaced. Developers from Mixtape, Delphinium, and Screenbound also share insights into their upcoming titles.