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Based on Meccha Chameleon's incredibly short 2-month dev cycle, its creators have already earned $1 million per day…
Meccha Chameleon, an indie game developed in just two months, has achieved remarkable financial success, selling over 10 million copies and earning an estimated $1 million per day during its development cycle. The game's rapid development and viral success on PC platforms like Steam are highlighted, with developers Lemorion and Haganeiro reportedly reinvesting minimal funds into promotion.
Nu nalkas fjärde omgången med Indiespelklubben
The Indie Games Club is announcing its fourth upcoming secret game, with the previous period featuring the puzzle-platformer PaperKlay. To participate in the next game period, which begins on Wednesday, June 30th, individuals must become members by tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29th. Membership grants access to the current game, the club's Discord server, and previously published content.
Anti-AI Indie Adventure Cat Secretary Reveals Celebrity Voice Cast
The Good Story Guild has announced the voice cast for their upcoming indie adventure game, Cat Secretary, featuring industry veteran Samantha Béart. The game satirizes the entertainment industry's struggle with AI and late-stage capitalism, with a focus on being entirely human-made. Cat Secretary is set to release later this year and currently has a demo available on Steam.
offbrand games is set to premiere the 2nd ever Secret Sauce Showcase on July 16th, 2026!
offbrand games and Open Sauce are collaborating for the second Secret Sauce Showcase, a digital and physical event celebrating indie games. The showcase will premiere on July 16th, featuring over 70 indie titles with new trailers, footage, and announcements. The event also includes a Steam sale from July 17-23 and an in-person expo at the Open Sauce Festival in the SF Bay Area from July 17-19.
nDreams co-founder launches indie game and music studio Atmospheric
Former nDreams CEO and co-founder Patrick O'Luanaigh has launched a new independent entertainment company named Atmospheric. The studio, based in Woking, UK, will focus on creating original franchises that blend video games and music production, utilizing a purpose-built facility that houses both a professional recording studio and a game development environment. Atmospheric plans to reveal more about its initial projects later this year.
Griffin Gaming Partners invests in TinyBuild
Venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners has acquired a 3.24% equity stake in the developer and publisher TinyBuild. The investment highlights TinyBuild's focus on building its own intellectual property and sustainable franchises. TinyBuild's share price increased by 5% following the announcement.
American McGee Interview: Dreadful Land, Plushie Dreadful
American McGee, known for American McGee's Alice and Alice: Madness Returns, discusses his return to the game industry with Dreadful Land and his plushie line, Plushie Dreadful. He reflects on how his personal aesthetic became a brand and the evolving landscape of indie game marketing, from studio-centric branding to game-centric studio branding. McGee is also exploring licensing his Dreadful Land intellectual property for future game development.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various topics in game design and the industry, including Bruno Dias's thoughts on meaningful choice in narrative, Oma Keeling's analysis of modernism and postmodernism in platformers like Fallstruktur and Automaton Lung, and Justine Barron's critique of media bias regarding Long Covid. It also touches on the politics of Dungeons & Dragons, advice for writing about indie games from Michael Brough, and the Itch.io manifesto jam.
Viral hide-and-seek indie hit Meccha Chameleon sells 10m copies in just 16 days
The indie hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved 10 million sales in just 16 days since its June 10th release. Developers Lemorion_1224 and Haganerio expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support. The game's popularity has been fueled by word-of-mouth and content creators, with its low price point contributing to its success.
The Queen’s Gondola Is an Anomaly Game with an Eldritch Horror Mystery, Out Now
The Queen's Gondola, an indie mystery game inspired by The Exit 8, is now available for free on Steam for PC. Developed by Morning Crescent, the game challenges players to spot anomalies aboard a regal airship in a loop powered by dark magic, blending Eldritch horror with Victorian elegance. The title was built by a small team of four developers in under three months.
The 10 best games I played during Steam Next Fest: June 2026 edition
This article highlights ten notable games showcased during the June 2026 Steam Next Fest, featuring a diverse range of indie titles. Despite the overwhelming number of demos, the author found several promising games, including Moss: The Forgotten Relic, FISH, and GEPPY-X, maintaining optimism for the future of gaming.
Steam Summer Sale brings my favorite indie roguelike and all its DLC down to $5, which is wild value for a game…
The Steam Summer Sale is offering a significant discount on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Complete Bundle, which includes the base game and all its expansions. This bundle, typically costing over $50, is available for $5.09, representing a 90% discount. The article highlights this as an exceptional value for a highly regarded roguelike game.
Marble’s Marbles Announces Indie Crossover Levels Launching June 28, 2026
Solo developer James Oliver announced that Marble's Marbles will receive a free update on June 28, 2026, featuring Indie Crossover Levels. This update will introduce handcrafted stages that reimagine other indie games within Marble's Marbles' physics-driven world, with additional levels releasing weekly throughout July on PC via Steam.
Barony sells 1 million copies as Steam Sumer Sale hits
The indie roguelike game Barony has sold over 1 million copies, with a significant portion of those sales occurring after quality-of-life updates were deployed in 2023. The game, which has been available on Steam for 11 years, is currently heavily discounted during the Steam Summer Sale. Developers Turning Wheel LLC continue to support the game with ongoing updates and DLC.
Wild West Supermarket Simulator: PC Version 1.0 And Console Premiere For Cozy Chore Game Available Now
Wild West Supermarket Simulator has officially launched version 1.0 on PC, exiting Early Access. The shop management sim is also now available on current-generation consoles with optimized controls and visuals. The game, developed by SunDust and published by Toplitz Productions, allows players to build and manage a general store in the Wild West, expanding the town and hiring helpers.
"Yep," Haunted Chocolatier creator ConcernedApe is "still working on the game" – but he doesn't want to give too much away: "I would rather serve a fully baked bread"
ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, has provided an update on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, stating that development is ongoing but he prefers to share details only when the game is closer to completion. He likens the process to baking bread, wanting to serve a fully baked product rather than a half-baked one, and acknowledges that the game is taking a long time to develop due to its scope and his desire for perfection in every aspect.
Eric Barone gives players a small update on Haunted Chocolatier's progress: 'It’s not a simple task, as I torture myself over every last detail'
Developer Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, provided an update on Haunted Chocolatier, acknowledging the slow progress due to his meticulous attention to detail. He emphasized that the game will be larger than Stardew Valley and that he is iterating on core mechanics like chocolate making to ensure a seamless and satisfying player experience.
Haunted Chocolatier is "taking a long time," admits Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe – but going "over every last detail" is just what it takes "to make a game I'm satisfied with"
Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, has provided an update on his upcoming game, Haunted Chocolatier, acknowledging that development is taking a long time due to his meticulous attention to detail. He aims for every aspect of the game to be seamless, clear, and satisfying, comparing the process to perfecting the chocolate recipe book. Barone also dedicates time to the 1.7 update for Stardew Valley.
We Adore the PS4 Part 2: Biggies and Indies
This blog post continues a tribute to the PlayStation 4, focusing on both major AAA titles and indie games enjoyed on the console. It follows a previous part that discussed classic collections and remakes.
Deltarune Chapter 5 launches to nearly 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, Chapter 6 is coming in 2027
Deltarune Chapter 5 launched on Steam, achieving nearly 300,000 concurrent players and ranking among the platform's top sellers. Creator Toby Fox confirmed that more chapters are planned, with Chapter 6 aiming for a 2027 release and development on Chapter 7 potentially starting soon after. Chapters 1 and 2 remain free, while subsequent chapters are paid, with purchasers of Chapters 3 and 4 receiving all future content at no additional cost.
