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INDIE Live Expo
The INDIE Live Expo has concluded, with an English version of the four-hour presentation now available. The event showcased a variety of indie game announcements and updates.
Drunken Goddess Reflux Announced
Drunken Goddess Reflux has been announced as a new indie title showcased at the Indie Live Expo. The game is described as a 'Russian roulette drinking survival' experience where players confront a demon.
INDIE Live Expo April 2026 Recap Highlights 200+ Games and Announcements
The April 2026 INDIE Live Expo showcased over 200 indie games, featuring world premieres, trailers, and release dates. Notable announcements included Crymelight, Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL, In Us, and Feather’s Edge. The event also highlighted upcoming titles and a concurrent Steam sale featuring over 700 games.
Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.
Island Game Drops Unhinged Patch That Literally Turns Character Into Flower
The indie game Island has released an update that includes an 'unhinged' patch where the character Tiphereth literally transforms into a flower. This surreal transformation, alongside birthday content for Gebura and unspecified updates for Hokma, has generated significant community buzz and highlights the unconventional nature of indie game development.
Party Club Scores Big on Xbox After Record-Breaking 3.7 Million Player PC Launch
Party Club has achieved a massive success with 3.7 million players on its PC launch day and is now expanding to Xbox with full cross-platform support. The indie party management game, developed by Lucid, features strategic chaos in managing animal customers. The Xbox version aims to bring players together regardless of their platform, enhancing the co-op experience.
Indie Developer Drops Quick Hotfix for Audio Bugs and Mystery Mode
Indie developer chaoko.business released a hotfix for their game, addressing audio bugs and adding descriptions for an unlockable mystery mode. The quick response highlights the importance of post-launch support and attention to detail in the indie game market.
Well Dweller Emerges From The Depths With New Trailer
A new trailer has been released for the indie adventure game Well Dweller, showcasing its gameplay and artistic vision. The article highlights the importance of organic discovery and authentic engagement in the indie game space, contrasting it with overhyped mainstream releases. The trailer's release is seen as a significant milestone for the development team, demonstrating their commitment and confidence in the project.
Project Vesperi Deploys After Four-Year Student Development Campaign
Project Vesperi has successfully launched after a four-year development cycle by student-turned-indie studio Last Praetorian Interactive. The single-player narrative game is available with a 10% launch discount and a Supporter Edition including the original soundtrack composed by Lu Cheng. The studio's successful transition from student project to commercial release is highlighted as a rare achievement in the indie game space, especially given the competitive launch day with other titles like Little Nightmares VR and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Demos and Freebies
Din's Champion, an action RPG available on Steam for PC, has received an update that includes a demo. The game features a skill tree, crafting, and building mechanics as players fight to save the world from an evil goddess.
Kwalee Proudly Unveils Exciting Updates at Wishlisted Showcase
Kwalee showcased updates for several of its upcoming and recently released titles, including Rune Dice, AfterBeat, SPRAWL Zero, RetroSpace, and Welcome to Elderfield. Demos are available for Rune Dice and Welcome to Elderfield on Steam, with Rune Dice set to release on PC and consoles on May 19. The article also briefly mentions new content for Genshin Impact, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Obsidian Teams With Double Fine for Extra Lives Charity Stream Today
Obsidian Entertainment and Double Fine Productions are collaborating for the Extra Lives charity stream to raise money for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The stream, which features Obsidian's upcoming game Kiln, will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube. This partnership highlights the studios' community involvement and support for charitable causes.
Yacht Club Games reveals Mina the Hollower has gone gold
Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower has officially gone gold, signifying the completion of its development. While a release date is still unconfirmed, the retro-styled 2D action-adventure game is being submitted to partners, including Nintendo, for release on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game is confirmed to feature 120fps support.
Gold Gold Adventure Gold Goes Golden!
CanCanCanAMan announced that Gold Gold Adventure Gold will officially launch on May 15th, exiting Early Access after nine months of updates. The real-time strategy game, which began as a passion project inspired by classics like Populous and Majesty, has received numerous content updates including new characters, gameplay mechanics, and community-driven features. The full release will include a major boss fight, a new pet god beast, and a secret special mission.
Kiln Doesn’t Just Break the Mold – It Smashes It to Pieces
Kiln is a groundbreaking indie game that defies expectations and genre conventions. The article praises its innovative design and promises a fresh experience for players on Xbox.
Node Body Launches on Steam With 40% Launch Discount
Indie game Node Body has officially launched on Steam, developed by godmanGM. To celebrate, the game is available with a 40% launch discount for a limited time. The developer expressed gratitude for community feedback during beta testing, highlighting the game's unique node tree mechanics.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Preview – Bigger, Bolder, But Does It Still Have the Magic? | Invision Game
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault aims to be a significant step up from its predecessor, expanding the world, improving combat responsiveness, and adding depth to the shop management system. The sequel also features a complete shift from pixel art to a stylized 3D aesthetic, a bold move that may divide fans but offers more visual depth. While the core addictive loop of dungeon crawling and shopkeeping remains, the developers are also focusing more on story and world-building to provide greater context.
Nintendo Download: 23rd April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, featuring a wide array of new games for the Nintendo Switch eShop. Titles include narrative adventure OPUS: Prism Peak, party battle game Fruit Mountain Party, action RPG Kingdom's Return, and racing simulator MotoGP 26, among many others across various genres.
Toei's Trio of First Games Hold Little Interest for PS5 Players
Toei Games, a new publisher under Toei Animation, has announced its first three titles: KILLAKILLA, Hino, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. All three are currently PC-exclusive, with plans for eventual console releases, though none are of immediate interest to PlayStation 5 players. The games are described as indie titles with mystery and adventure elements.
First Break Labs Launches Its Own Online Indie Games Store with Reduced Prices on Select Titles
First Break Labs has launched its own digital storefront at firstbreaklabs.com, offering Steam keys for its catalog of indie games. To celebrate, the company has reduced prices on select titles including Particle Hearts, Warside, and ILA: A Frosty Glide. The new store aims to provide a direct way for players to support indie developers.
