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Developer of 'Spanking Exorcist' game held up by Steam content moderation releases free 'apology game' where you spank him as punishment: 'We would be delighted if you enjoy it'
The developer of the game 'Spanking Exorcist', known as Actor, has released a free 'apology game' where players can simulate spanking the developer. This was done after the original game's release was delayed due to Steam's content moderation policies. 'Spanking Exorcist' has since been released on Steam.
Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold
PC gaming on Steam in 2026 shows a strong trend of innovative indie titles like Palworld thriving, while traditional AAA games struggle to gain traction. Despite industry layoffs, unique projects from smaller teams are resonating with players, contrasting with the performance of recent AAA releases such as Halo: Campaign Evolved and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up new indie games that are available now or will be released soon. It highlights a variety of titles, including one with dual-mouse controls for climbing.
v0.2.0 - Content Complete news - The Harbinger of the Deep
CraftedCircuitry announced that content additions for The Harbinger of the Deep are complete, with the focus now shifting to polishing the game. The v0.2 update includes all endings and route initial content, along with a new 'Power Healing' mechanic. The game is also participating in the Philippine Game Developers Expo Steam Festival and the Monochropoly Festival.
8-year-old indie game on Steam goes from "like 10 reviews" to over 500 as players use it to play an Undertale multiplayer mod, and the dev behind it just thinks it's "really cool"
The eight-year-old indie game Crashphalt has seen a surge in players and reviews on Steam, not for its own merits, but as a workaround for a multiplayer mod of Undertale. Players are using Crashphalt's free availability and Steam Remote Play compatibility to enable online play for Undertale, a feature not natively supported by the mod. The developer, RetroSpecter, finds this unexpected 'second life' for his first project to be 'really cool'.
Indies devs band together for 100-game, $10 bundle aiming to help an "unprecedented number" of laid off…
Indie game developers have launched a $10 bundle featuring over 100 games and assets to support developers affected by recent layoffs. Spearheaded by Necrosoft Games, all proceeds, minus processing fees, will go to a Game Industry Hardship Fund managed by United Videogame Workers. The bundle includes titles like A Short Hike and Arranger, with funds intended to help laid-off developers with essential living expenses.
Här är FZ Play-schemat för augusti!
FZ Play has announced its streaming schedule for August, featuring five games hosted by Wakkaah. The lineup includes a secret Indiespelklubben title, the post-apocalyptic adventure Beast of Reincarnation, a community co-op session in Big Walk, the Souls-like Mortal Shell 2, and the turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company.
How a Ghost of Yotei developer spent years making his own hit Steam game under the eye of Sony at Sucker Punch:…
Jean Nguyen, an animator at Sony's Sucker Punch studio, successfully developed and released his own Steam game, Dinoblade, with the company's support. The dinosaur action RPG has sold over 83,000 copies in its first week, achieving a 90% positive user review score. Nguyen highlights the creative freedom and learning opportunities gained from working on his independent project alongside his AAA role.
Two devs made a game in 4 months, now it's made $360,000 in 24 hours as Steam's 15th best-selling game:…
The indie tower defense game Sir, We Have an Orc Problem, developed by Mumpitz Games, has achieved significant success on Steam, generating over $360,000 in gross revenue within its first 24 hours. Developed by a two-person team with extensive industry experience, the game quickly became the 15th best-selling title on the platform, praised for its engaging gameplay and physics-based mechanics.
Kinetic Games first ever publishing showcase announced for August 12th
Kinetic Games, the developer behind Phasmophobia, has announced its new publishing label, Kinetic Publishing, will host its debut showcase on August 12th, 2026. The event will reveal the first wave of indie games the label will publish in 2027 and 2028. The showcase will stream live on Twitch and aims to provide better support to unique and creative indie teams.
Häng med i Indiespelklubbens femte period!
The fifth period of Indiespelklubben is about to begin, with sign-ups open now to secure the next secret title. The previous period featured A Void Hope and a bonus game, Mirklurk. Members who join by July 31st will receive the fifth period's game and gain access to the club's Discord for discussions and exclusive content.
Undersökning – Tredje rundan med Indiespelklubben! Vad tycks?
This article discusses the latest round of the Indie Games Club, featuring updates on Warren Spector's Thick as Thieves being canceled but remaining playable, and new gameplay clips from Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers. It also includes a poll asking readers about their preference for local couch co-op versus online multiplayer.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Studio is “Going to Go a Bit Crazy” With its Next Game, Says CEO
Guillaume Broche, CEO of Sandfall Interactive, stated that the studio plans to be creative and "go a bit crazy" with its next game following the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He emphasized the importance of limitations in fostering creativity and intends to keep the team small, around 26 employees, to maintain a strong creative vision. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 8 million copies across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Bethesda fan gives up on The Elder Scrolls 6 and decides to make their own Indie Scrolls with big Daggerfall energy:…
A solo developer is creating an indie fan game called "The Indie Scrolls" using Unreal Engine 5, inspired by the classic Elder Scrolls titles, while awaiting the official release of The Elder Scrolls 6. The project, which began on March 13, showcases pixel art character designs and fantasy creatures, with plans for an Empress, an evil mage, and time travel elements.
Engagement Ring
An indie developer explained how their eight-year-old Steam game unexpectedly gained popularity due to an Undertale mod. Separately, Resident Evil 5 has been surpassed as the best-selling game in its series.
"Across the industry, we don't think enough about how we match the scope to what we're making" – Mike Bithell on why the world needs an im-slim
Mike Bithell discusses the challenges faced by indie developers, including the recent downsizing of Bithell Games. He introduces his new experimental immersive sim, Vampirium 1997, which adopts a minimalist, tile-based approach to reduce development scope and cost. Bithell advocates for better matching project scope to market potential, criticizing the industry's risk aversion and reliance on established IPs.
Journey Through the Worlds of Odencat Titles like Bear’s Restaurant and Meg’s Monster in Wish Upon A Cat
Odencat has released its latest game, Wish Upon A Cat, on mobile platforms. The game features a dimension-hopping cat and brings together characters and worlds from previous Odencat titles like Bear's Restaurant and Meg's Monster. Players explore fused dimensions to track down the studio's mascot character.
ISK-medlemmarna har talat: Så bra är A Void Hope
Members of the Indiespelklubben have reviewed A Void Hope, giving it an average score of 2.9 out of 5. The game is praised for its atmosphere, music, and pixel art, but criticized for a vague story and technical issues. Elden Pixels developed the horror adventure game.
Steam indie hit Meccha Chameleon made more money than any other PC game last month apart from Fortnite, according to new…
The indie hit Meccha Chameleon was the second highest-grossing PC game in June 2026, generating significant revenue despite its low price point. It surpassed major titles like Fortnite in revenue for the month, showcasing the potential for viral indie success. Other notable games in the top rankings included Marvel Rivals, The Sims 4, and Dead By Daylight.
Games Inbox: Are people still excited for Tomb Raider games?
Readers discuss the declining popularity of the Tomb Raider series, questioning if remakes can revive its former glory. Other topics include the potential of ad-based game streaming, the perceived lack of excitement for the Switch 2's second year lineup, and the business decisions behind game pricing and remakes.
