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Quiz – Känner du igen indiespelen?
This article presents a quiz featuring 10 well-known indie games, challenging readers to identify them. It also briefly mentions the newly opened 'Indiespelklubben' (Indie Game Club) as a place to discover future favorites.
From ‘Squalid Flat’ to Gaming Legend: Disco Elysium’s Heartwarming Success Story
The success story of Disco Elysium, developed in a humble Estonian apartment, highlights how passion and creativity can lead to critically acclaimed indie games. The original developers embrace spiritual successors like Esoteric Ebb, fostering a positive environment for game development. This narrative serves as inspiration for aspiring developers worldwide, proving that great games can emerge from modest beginnings.
The first wave of information about BitSummit PUNCH stage events!
BitSummit PUNCH, Japan's largest indie game festival, has announced its first wave of stage events for the May 22-24, 2026 festival in Kyoto. The lineup includes a collaborative live performance by Musou Infinity and Mumeixxx, a KENJI ENO 55 Memorial Live featuring Shauno Isomura and Katsutoshi Ishigaki, and a special stage show by Ririka Ichijou highlighting selected indie games.
Evening Gatherings and Events
The Triple-i Initiative showcase is returning on April 9th with a video presentation. This event highlights various indie games.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Will Appear at 45+ Minute Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9th
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is confirmed to be featured in the upcoming Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9th, which will run for over 45 minutes and include titles from Evil Empire, tinyBuild, Devolver Digital, and more. The event promises world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release date announcements for various indie games.
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase Returning April 9
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase is returning on April 9th with a 45-minute presentation featuring trailers, world premieres, and gameplay reveals for over 40 games. The event will focus solely on game announcements without hosts or advertisements, and will be streamed on YouTube, Twitch, and Bilibili. Several individual game announcements were also highlighted, including DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and early access for Super Alloy Crush.
The Best Of Triple-i Returns: The Third Triple-i Initiative Showcase Airs on April 9 Promising All Killer, No Filler Triple-i Vibes
The third Triple-i Initiative Showcase will air on April 9, featuring 45 minutes of trailers and announcements for over 40 indie games. Developed by Evil Empire, the event will include eight world premieres and updates on titles like Katana ZERO, Vampire Survivors, and Risk of Rain 2. The showcase will be available on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Steam, with post-show deep dives also planned.
The Triple-i Initiative 2026 set for April 9
The Triple-i Initiative 2026, a digital showcase focused on indie games, is scheduled to take place on April 9. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET.
2026 Triple-i Initiative showcase announced
The Triple-i Initiative has announced its 2026 showcase event, scheduled for April 9. The 45-minute presentation will feature trailers for over 40 games, including gameplay reveals and world premieres, with a focus on indie titles.
Tower defence game Tangy TD has made over $250k since an early March launch on Steam, prompting its solo dev to burst into tears twice already
The solo-developed tower defense game Tangy TD has achieved significant commercial success since its early March launch on Steam, generating over $250,000 in net revenue. The developer, known as Cakez, has expressed emotional reactions to the game's financial performance, which has been boosted by viral clips and positive player reviews.
Love in the Time of Spellphage Brings Magical Pandemic Lockdown to Steam
Love in the Time of Spellphage, an indie visual novel developed by Maeanu, has launched on Steam. The game places players in a magical pandemic lockdown at Crowstone University, focusing on navigating relationships and future decisions over two in-game days. The developer highlights the Dungeons & Dragons-inspired setting and the unique concept of a magical pandemic as key features.
Engagement Ring
The solo developer behind the indie game Tangy TD was overcome with emotion after discovering the game earned $250,000 in its first week on Steam. This marks the developer's first significant success after four years of work.
Bow Before the Bug: Surreal ‘90s-Style Platformer Obey the Insect God Launches April 10th
Chuckle Freaky's Movies Games announced that their retro-inspired 2D action platformer, Obey the Insect God, will launch on April 10th. Inspired by '90s digitized fighters and the Finnish epic The Kalevala, the game features digitized sprites, live-action performances, and combo-based combat. It will be available on PC via Steam.
"Make friendslop games before the fad dies": Peak co-creator encourages indie games to free themselves from…
Nick Kaman, co-creator of the game Peak, urges indie developers to embrace the 'friendslop' genre before it becomes a passing fad. He emphasizes the enjoyment derived from developing these types of games, citing Peak's success as an example of how quickly and effectively they can be made.
Nu släpper vi lös Indiespelklubben!
A new "Indie Game Club" has launched, offering PC gamers a curated selection of indie titles via Steam each month. The club aims to provide a focused community for discovering new games without the overwhelm of constant new releases. While the club is open for sign-ups now, the first game distribution is scheduled for April 1st.
First Break Labs Releases Major Updates Across Its Indies Lineup
First Break Labs has released significant content updates for several of its indie titles, including Cthulhu’s Reach: Devil Reef, ILA: A Frosty Glide, Warside, Baseless, and Entropy Survivors. These updates introduce new features like meta progression, collectible helpers, community map enhancements, leaderboards, and seasonal events, coinciding with the Steam Spring Sale.
The Studio Behind One Of The Greatest Debut Games Of All Time Is Teasing Its Next Project
Sunset Visitor, the studio behind the acclaimed debut game 1000xResist, has teased that they will reveal "something special" at the upcoming Triple-I showcase on April 9. The showcase focuses on indie games and promises over 40 announcements.
Välkommen till Indiespelklubben! - Så här kommer du igång
This guide provides information for new members of the Indie Game Club, detailing how to get started and prepare for the first gaming period. It includes details on how to access exclusive content and highlights popular indie games and related discussions.
Indiespelens ursprung – så började det
This article explores the origins of the Swedish indie game scene, highlighting how independent enthusiasts paved the way for the country's success in the gaming industry. It delves into the early days of game development and the factors that contributed to the rise of Swedish indie studios.
Vi älskar indiespel – men vad är ett indiespel?
This article discusses the ambiguity surrounding the definition of 'indie games,' questioning what criteria such as budget, genre, graphics, or number of developers should be used to classify them. It highlights the difficulty in drawing a clear line for what constitutes an indie game.