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Frosty Games Fest 2026 Returns June 7 With 50+ ANZ Indie Games
Frosty Games Fest 2026 will return on June 7 with a livestream showcasing over 50 indie games from Australia and New Zealand as part of Summer Game Fest. The event will feature new game reveals, release date announcements, and gameplay premieres, viewable on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. The showcase aims to promote games made in the ANZ region and is expected to run for just under an hour.
10 Games Appeared in May 2026 Playism Game Show
Playism showcased 10 Japanese indie games slated for release in 2026 and 2027 during its recent game show. The presentation also announced an upcoming online multiplayer update for the fighting game compilation Rose & Camellia Collection in June 2026. Most of the new titles are PC exclusives, with DevilConnection confirmed for Nintendo Switch and No Case Should Remain Unsolved for PlayStation 5 in 2026.
No Pokemon on PC? Try this 86%-rated monster creator collector game on Indie Pass
Coromon, an 86%-rated creature collector RPG, modernizes the classic Pokemon formula with new mechanics like stamina management and customizable Coromon. Developed by TRAGsoft, the game recently received a 'Remastered' update overhauling its UI and engine. It is available on Indie Pass, offering an alternative to the Nintendo Switch exclusive Pokemon series.
Mouse P.I. For Hire sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
Mouse P.I. For Hire has achieved significant commercial success, selling approximately 730,000 copies across multiple platforms. Its strong performance has allowed the publisher to recoup all invested capital. This marks a successful debut for developer Fumi Games.
Silver Lining Interactive Reports Breakout First Year and Expands 2026 Lineup
UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive has reported a successful first year with multi-million pound revenue and nearly 20 staff. The company announced its expanded 2026 lineup, including the multi-platform launch of Outbound, which has garnered over 1.5 million wishlists. Founder Luke Keighran emphasized the company's people-focused, un-corporate approach to game publishing.
Vintage Disney-like shooter Mouse P.I. For Hire has sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
The vintage Disney-styled shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire has achieved significant commercial success, selling nearly 730,000 copies across all platforms less than a month after its release. Publisher PlaySide announced that the game has generated an estimated $21.4 million, recouping all development, publishing, and marketing costs. The game features voice acting from renowned actor Troy Baker and has been praised for its unique art style and gameplay.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is an Official Indie Hit, Sells Better Than Expected
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire has sold over 730,000 copies since its launch, exceeding publisher PlayStack's expectations and allowing them to recoup all development and marketing costs. Sales are evenly split between consoles and PC, with three million wishlists indicating continued growth potential. This success has led PlayStack to increase its revenue projections for fiscal year 2026.
Industry veteran and YouTube musician launch new indie studio, Stupendium Softworks
Industry veteran Alex Oxspring and musician The Stupendium have launched a new UK-based indie studio, Stupendium Softworks. The studio is committed to sustainable development practices and will not use generative AI in its games. Their first title is a first-person horror survival game.
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era publisher starts $100M fund for ‘promising indie games’
Hooded Horse, the co-publisher of the successful early access title Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, has announced a $100 million fund dedicated to supporting promising indie games. The company, which has seen its own title sell over 500,000 copies, will manage the fund and has already invested in several titles within its portfolio, including ARPGs and a bullet-hell shooter.
Friendslop approaches total cultural victory as co-op hit Gamble With Your Friends sells 1 million copies in one week
The co-op game Gamble With Your Friends has achieved significant success, selling one million copies within its first week of release. This title is noted as part of the "friendslop" trend, characterized by frantic co-op gameplay and often low price points, following in the footsteps of games like Lethal Company and Peak.
PLAYISM GAME SHOW Recap: New Titles, Announcements, Publisher Sale Starts today
PLAYISM announced eleven updates for its catalog during the PLAYISM Game Show, including world premieres for "Dungeon Sweeper Plus" and "There's Something Wrong with the Hero's Choices." Several titles are slated for PC via Steam, with "No Case Should Remain Unsolved" also coming to PlayStation 5. The event also kicked off a PLAYISM Publisher sale celebrating the company's 15th anniversary.
20 % rabatt på ISK-tshirt #2
The article announces the release of a new t-shirt featuring the logo of the game Core Keeper, available for purchase by members of the Indiespelklubben. It also touches upon discussions about Finnish game memories, the history of mobile gaming with Nokia phones, and upcoming game releases and hardware news.
Evercade Indies Continue to Shine in Mega Cat Studios Collection 3
The Evercade platform continues to support indie developers with its latest releases, including Mega Cat Studios Collection 3, Taito Arcade 3, The Turrican Collection, and Activision Collection 2. These cartridges offer a variety of genres and retro experiences, with Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 featuring ten diverse titles like Plyuk and Rocket Panda.
Chainsaw carnage, lots of music-based titles and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights several new indie games, including Mixtape, which features music-based gameplay. It suggests these titles are worth exploring for their unique offerings.
Outbound un-delays its launch by a few days to escape Subnautica 2’s release
The indie game Outbound has adjusted its launch date to May 11th to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Subnautica 2, which was originally set to release on May 14th. While the PC and Xbox versions will now launch on May 11th, the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions will still release on May 14th. The free demo for Outbound will be available until May 8th.
Windrose closes in on two million sales, joining the new games and studios that dominated 2026 so far
The pirate adventure game Windrose has achieved nearly two million sales, leading a trend of smaller studios and original IPs dominating the market in early 2026. Other successful titles include Crimson Desert, FC 26, Pragmata, and Slay the Spire 2, indicating a shift away from AAA dominance towards innovative indie and AA experiences.
I've been thinking about this RPG for 8 months, and it's finally out on Steam with 96% positive reviews
Alabaster Dawn, the follow-up to the indie RPG CrossCode, has launched on Steam Early Access with a 96% positive review score. Developed by Radical Fish Games, the game is being praised for its pixel art and gameplay, with many suggesting it may surpass its predecessor.
Tävling – vem bygger bästa basen i Core Keeper?
A competition is being held for players to showcase their best base builds in the indie action-adventure game Core Keeper. ISK members will vote to determine the winner, with submissions encouraged via images and videos.
True permadeath: You can never play this game again if you let its immortal snail assassin touch your mouse pointer
Don't Touch The Snail is a new PC game where players must avoid letting an immortal snail touch their mouse pointer, resulting in permanent death. The game's premise is inspired by a 2014 Rooster Teeth podcast discussion about a similar hypothetical scenario. The game is set to launch on Steam later this month.
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss is really "an indie publisher with a triple-A quality game," marketing lead…
Pearl Abyss marketing lead Will Powers described the company as an "indie publisher with a triple-A quality game," highlighting their adaptability compared to larger studios. While the company develops the ambitious Crimson Desert and Black Desert Online, its ownership of CCP Games and investments in other studios suggest a broader industry ambition beyond a purely indie classification.
