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Buckshot Roulette: The Viral Horror Phenomenon Joins XBOX Game Pass Today
The viral indie horror game Buckshot Roulette is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and cloud gaming, included with Xbox Game Pass. This psychological showdown transforms Russian Roulette into a brutal 12-gauge shotgun experience where players face off against The Dealer in a tense battle of probability and luck. The game also features multiplayer support for up to four players with crossplay.
FIND YOUR PIGEON SOULMATE THIS AUGUST
Pigeon: A Love Story, a simulator developed by Wristwork and published by Tiny Dragon, will launch on August 6th, 2026, for PC, iOS, and Android. The game allows players to search for their soulmate pigeon in five major cities, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and Tokyo. An updated demo featuring a new rooftop landing mechanic is available now on Steam.
Tune In Tonight to See The Indie Premier Crown Its First-Ever Champions
The Indie Premier, in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and Unity PGH, will host its first-ever Award Ceremony tonight, July 7, 2026, at 7 PM ET on YouTube. The event will crown winners across four categories: Grand Indie Champ, Gameplay Mastery, Visual Virtuoso, and Master Mix Award, recognizing excellence in indie game development.
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A Void Hope, a retro-inspired platformer from Elden Pixels, offers a thought-provoking experience with its challenging puzzles and narrative. The game is praised for its engaging gameplay and unique aesthetic, making it a standout title in the indie scene.
Evening Reading - July 7, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including IO Interactive regaining ownership of Project Fantasy and announcing layoffs, PlayStation facing complaints about its disc controversy, and updates on Marvel Rivals and Guilty Gear Strive. The article also highlights indie game Cosmodrill and discusses the broader gaming industry landscape.
Multiplayer friendslop hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon hits 15 million in sales
The multiplayer hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved 15 million sales, as announced by its solo developer lemorion_1224. The game, which features a simple disguise mechanic and a low price point, is noted for its success without relying on microtransactions. A collaboration with a Japanese star is also teased for release this week.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 207 - Cosmodrill
Shacknews' Indie-licious livestream series features Cosmodrill, an indie space mining game developed by Morse Morse Games. Players deploy from a station to explore astral bodies, mine for materials, and avoid hazards like lava and alien worms. The stream will showcase gameplay and discuss the game's features.
Xbox setting Compulsion and Double Fine free is the only good thing to come out of Microsoft's layoffs
Microsoft's recent layoffs, affecting thousands of employees, have led to Xbox allowing Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions to become independent. While the mass job losses are devastating, this move is seen as a positive step for fostering innovation in the indie game space, freeing these studios from the constraints of triple-A development.
Portside Game Assembly in Hamburg Establishes Itself as the Conference for International Exchange Among Indie Game Studios — 2027 Date Announced
The Portside Game Assembly, an international conference for indie game studios held in Hamburg, has announced its 2027 dates following a successful 2026 event. The conference, organized by Gamecity Hamburg and Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, focuses on fostering exchange and networking among studio leaders in a confidential setting. The 2027 edition is scheduled for June 24 and 25.
Grow your town with Go-Go Town on Switch and Switch 2 next week
Go-Go Town, the latest game from indie developer Prideful Sloth, is set to launch its version 1.0 on July 16 for PC and Nintendo Switch, with a dedicated, optimized version for Switch 2 also available. The game allows players to build and manage their own towns, featuring extensive customization, co-op gameplay, and a story mode. Prideful Sloth, known for Yonder and Grow: Song of the Evertree, has incorporated player feedback from Steam Early Access to refine the experience.
10 gorgeous indies to check out in July 2026
This article highlights ten indie games scheduled for release in July 2026 across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The featured titles span various genres including literary experiences, supernatural life-sims, time-bending roguelikes, puzzle adventures, 3D platformers, rhythm visual novels, sci-fi deckbuilders, action RPGs, and cozy plant shop simulations.
Dev tells Valve to fix Steam's exploitable 2-hour refund policy as "over 55,000" players refund his short game and even brag about it in reviews
An indie developer has called out Valve's Steam refund policy, stating that over 55,000 players have refunded their short game, Paddle Paddle Paddle, despite overwhelmingly positive reviews. The developer highlights that the game's completion time is under the two-hour threshold for refunds, allowing players to finish the game and then request their money back, which they argue is exploitative.
Polyaris Just Hit 100,000 Wishlists on Steam
The indie survival game Polyaris has reached 100,000 wishlists on Steam. The developers expressed gratitude to the community for their support, including playing the demo and providing feedback. They are committed to further development to make Polyaris the best possible experience.
Meccha Chameleon sells 15,000,000 copies to become game equivalent of Obsession
The hide-and-seek indie game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over 15 million copies sold worldwide since its launch on Steam on June 10. Developed by two Japanese indie developers in under two months, the game's success is attributed to its low price point, viral popularity on platforms like TikTok, and its classification as a 'friendslop' title. Despite its modest revenue, Meccha Chameleon has become the best-selling game of 2026 so far across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Meccha Chameleon Is The Best-Selling Game Of The Year So Far
Meccha Chameleon, an indie game focused on body painting for camouflage, has achieved the title of best-selling game of the year so far. The game has sold 15 million copies, making it the fastest and best-selling title of the year.
Meccha Chameleon reaches 15 million sales, new patch released
Indie game Meccha Chameleon has achieved 15 million sales on PC within its first month of release. Developed by two Japanese individuals, Lemorion_1224 and Haganeiro, the game features a hide-and-seek mechanic where players can blend into environments. A recent patch has updated the 'Osaka' map, improved brush resolution, and fixed several bugs, with developers also teasing an upcoming collaboration map.
Meccha Chameleon tops another milestone, selling 15 million copies in less than 30 days
The viral hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved another sales milestone, selling over 15 million copies on PC in less than 30 days. The indie developer thanked fans and announced an upcoming collaboration with a famous Japanese star. The game maintains a high positive review score on Steam and is noted for its low price point compared to AAA titles.
Review – The Day I Became a Bird (PS5)
The Day I Became a Bird is a charming, hand-drawn visual novel based on a children's book, developed by Passion Games and Hyper Luminal Games. It tells a story of pure love and childhood innocence with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling due to its lack of dialogue. The game is praised for its immersive narrative, beautiful art style, and exceptional accessibility options, making it a highly recommended experience despite its short playtime.
Viral indie hit Meccha Chameleon sells a massive 15 million copies in less than a month, becomes the fastest and…
The indie multiplayer game Meccha Chameleon has achieved remarkable success, selling 15 million copies in under a month and becoming the fastest-selling game of the year. Analyst Daniel Ahmad noted the game's strong sales performance, surpassing major titles, and praised the developers for consistent updates and bug fixes.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 49
This article highlights several underappreciated games, including the solo-developed survival horror Tache Noire, the free roguelite KIBORG: Arena which shaped its full release, a Game Boy Advance port of Crazy Taxi, and the Gothic-inspired adventure The Island of Doctor Morose. It discusses their unique gameplay mechanics, potential bugs, and reasons for their obscurity.
