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BROKENLORE: DON’T LIE Releases New Demo Ahead of Steam Next Fest
Wired Productions and Serafini Productions have released a new demo for their first-person psychological horror game, BrokenLore: DON'T LIE, ahead of Steam Next Fest. The demo is available now on Steam, with the full game planned for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. The game explores themes of isolation and deteriorating mental state.
Alien Strike launches today, modernizing old arcade games
Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders, a modern take on classic arcade run 'n' gun games, has launched today on Steam. Developed by Combo Game Studio and published by Nuntius Games, the title features 9 stages, 15 bosses, and local multiplayer for up to 3 players. A free DLC with new content is planned for the future.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100M fund to support indie developers
Venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a $100 million fund, the Special Opportunities Fund, to provide revenue-sharing financing for indie game developers. This initiative aims to offer fair funding solutions by eschewing equity-based investments. The fund has already invested in 15 titles, including several published by Hooded Horse.
Gamble With Your Friends Endings Guide - How to Get All 3
This guide details how to achieve all three endings in the co-op casino crawler Gamble With Your Friends. Each ending is tied to a specific achievement related to winning, losing, or quitting gambling. The game, which incorporates gambling mechanics, has received positive player reviews on Steam.
Pixelated Zelda-like Mina the Hollower lands its "final" release date
Yacht Club Games has announced the "final" release date for their upcoming Zelda-like title, Mina the Hollower, set for May 29th. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This release is considered a "make-or-break" moment for the studio, with founder Sean Velasco stating its success is crucial for the company's future.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches new $100 million fund to champion world-class indie games
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million Special Opportunities Fund (SOF) aimed at providing project-based revenue-sharing financing for indie games. This initiative offers an alternative to traditional equity investments, seeking to better support smaller studios. The fund has already invested in fifteen titles, including nine announced projects across various genres.
Another $100 million to indie games: new fund led by CEO of Manor Lords publisher and strategy powerhouse Hooded Horse praises "breakout hits with comparatively modest budgets"
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million "Special Opportunities Fund" for indie games, managed by Tim Bender, CEO of Hooded Horse. The fund has already invested in 15 titles, including the turn-based tactics game Menace, with a focus on breakout hits that have modest budgets.
Indie Selects for May 2026: Big Moments, Bold Games
Xbox highlights a curated selection of indie games available in May 2026, featuring titles across various genres. The featured games include the cartoon-style first-person shooter Mouse: P.I. for Hire, the narrative RPG Dosa Divas, the co-op horror game Content Warning, the musical RPG People of Note, the stock market sim Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the survival game Icarus: Console Edition.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100m indie dev fund, led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a $100 million fund, the Special Opportunities Fund (SOF), to support indie game development. Led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender, the fund will provide financing through a revenue-share model rather than equity. This approach aims to protect developers by aligning interests and sharing success evenly, with Griffin already having invested in fifteen titles.
Indie Monthly: April 2026
April saw a surge of media attention on indie games, with titles like REPLACED and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire gaining significant traction. REPLACED is a 2.5D action-platformer praised for its fluid combat and unique visual style, while A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home offers a narrative-driven 3D platforming experience. The growing public domain library presents opportunities for small developers.
PANTALOON ANNOUNCES OFFBEAT, RELEASES MUSIC SINGLE MADE ENTIRELY IN-GAME
Pantaloon announced OFFBEAT, a new music-tycoon game from Whetstone Games where players compose music using unconventional instruments. Whetstone's Creative Director Ed Sibley released a single, "Not Your Uncle's Ringtone," created entirely within the game, which Pantaloon Records will publish. OFFBEAT will launch into early access later this year and includes features for exporting and publishing player-created music.
Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama believes high-quality indie games are helping smaller projects from big publishers
Takanari Ishiyama, director of Square Enix's Paranormasight series, believes that high-quality indie games are drawing more attention to smaller-scale titles, benefiting projects like his own. He explained that the Paranormasight games focus on carefully crafting traditional, entertaining experiences rather than attempting to be groundbreaking. Ishiyama's comments come as players increasingly pay attention to the indie space, with many financially successful games originating from small studios.
Mina The Hollower Finally Has A Release Date, At Long Last
Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina The Hollower, a retro-style action-adventure game, will be released on May 29 for $19.99. This marks the first new intellectual property from the studio since Shovel Knight in 2014. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Review: Back to the Dawn (Nintendo Switch)
Back to the Dawn is a story-driven RPG for the Nintendo Switch developed by Metal Head Games, featuring anthropomorphic characters, a prison setting, and a unique gameplay loop focused on surviving 21 days. The game offers significant replayability with multiple characters and roles, a deep interaction system with inmates, and a retro-inspired pixel art style. Despite a minor graphical flicker, the game is praised for its addictive tactical gameplay, engaging narrative, and excellent soundtrack.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 200 - Celebrating 6 years of indie game livestreaming
The ShackStream's Indie-licious show celebrates its 200th episode, marking six years of livestreaming indie games. The special episode will feature highlights of memorable moments and showcase some of the best indie titles, with a special announcement planned for the end.
PC gamers buy way more games that cost less than $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, analysts say,…
PC gamers purchase more games priced under $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, according to analyst firm Newzoo. While the $30-$50 bracket leads across all platforms, the sub-$30 segment thrives on PC, particularly with breakout indie titles. Many of these games launch exclusively on PC and never make it to consoles.
Another friendslop hit prints money on Steam as Gamble With Your Friends sells 500k copies in 3 days:…
The co-op gambling game Gamble With Your Friends has achieved significant success on Steam, selling 500,000 copies within its first three days of release. Developed by SkyBrave, blazitt, Gevizz, and Kiwick, the $8 game offers around 2-3 hours of playtime and features multiple endings.
Froggy Hates Snow – How a Love of Dome Keeper and Digging Created a Fresh Spin on Survival Games
Froggy Hates Snow is a new indie survival game where players control a frog digging through snow to escape. Solo developer Serhii Riabtsev was inspired by Dome Keeper and Frostpunk, aiming for a unique digging mechanic and a mix of serious and quirky elements. The game features 16 maps, 10 unlockable frogs, and over 60 tools and skills, with a demo available on Xbox Series X|S and the full game launching today.
Broken Dagger is the indie RPG that wants to bring back the spirit of Daggerfall
Broken Dagger, an upcoming indie RPG from Electro Soul Games, aims to recapture the spirit of classic titles like The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall. The game will feature a seamless open world, non-linear storytelling, and player choice, with an early access launch planned for the future. The developers are also active on Discord and Steam community pages.
"Hej, här är flera miljoner spelare" – träffa Core Keeper-skaparen
Fredrik Präntare, creator of the successful indie game Core Keeper, discusses the surreal player numbers and influences from games like Dungeon Keeper 2. The interview highlights the addictive 'just one more tile' gameplay loop that has captivated millions.