Into the Fire Playtest Is Over — But We Captured the Heat
Into the Fire’s playtest is over, but Starward Industries’ volcanic survival game already shows danger, rescue tension, and a clear identity.
Category: Indie
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The Tragedy at Deer Creek Interview: Sparrowland on Mystery, Loss, and Heartbreak
Sparrowland discusses The Tragedy at Deer Creek, a cinematic point-and-click adventure about photography, mystery, family, sacrifice, and quiet heartbreak.
In The Drift Is Our Game of the Week: Fixing the Internet in Space
In The Drift is our latest Game of the Week pick: a promising narrative platformer from Sable co-creator Daniel Fineberg about repairing broken connections across space.
Sports Card Shop Simulator Hits Steam Early Access Before Soccer Fever Takes Over
Sports Card Shop Simulator is now on Steam Early Access, mixing sports card collecting, shop management, pack openings, grading, auctions, and soccer card fever.
Eden Crafters Review: Building a New World One Machine at a Time
Eden Crafters 1.0 delivers a strong survival, automation, and terraforming loop for genre fans, even if the crafting flow and interface still need more polish.
StarRupture Early Access Impressions: A Busy Sci-Fi Survival Loop With Real Potential
Kyle “TheMovieHero” shares his Early Access impressions of StarRupture, a sci-fi survival and automation game from Creepy Jar where mining, base-building, alien wildlife, and planetary ruptures keep the pressure high.
Indie Spotlight Alert: Medic: Pacific War Launches Tomorrow on Steam
Medic: Pacific War launches June 4 on Steam Early Access, offering a different kind of World War II game where players step into the role of a frontline medic, treating wounded soldiers and managing survival under pressure.
Why Is Subnautica 2 Cheaper Than The Original? Steam Pricing Looks Strange At First Glance
Subnautica 2 appears cheaper than the older Subnautica games in one regional Steam search, but Early Access and regional pricing explain why.
Free Steam Demos Are Coming: Steam Next Fest June 2026 Is for Gamers and Solo Indie Developers
Steam Next Fest June 2026 brings a full week of free demos, upcoming games, and discovery on Steam. Here is what gamers should know and why solo indie developers should use the event carefully.
SULFUR Is Our Game of the Week #56 Because It Remembers Games Should Be Fun
SULFUR earns our Game of the Week #56 spotlight because it remembers the most important thing: games should be fun. Perfect Random’s roguelite FPS mixes sharp gunplay, chaotic upgrades, cooking, loot, and risky experimentation into a loop that keeps pulling you back.
Huntdown: Overtime Review: Neon Bullet-Riddled Excess With Real Bite
Huntdown: Overtime brings neon-soaked run-and-gun chaos, roguelite upgrades, crisp controls, and 80s B-movie attitude together in one of 2026’s most satisfying arcade action releases.
Best Steam Deck Games Worth Playing in 2026
The Steam Deck remains one of the best ways to play PC games away from the desk. Here are 15 Steam Deck games worth playing in 2026, from Balatro and Stardew Valley to Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Hades 2, and more.
When Does Permafrost Launch? Here Is the Current 2026 Early Access Answer
Permafrost now has a confirmed Early Access date: October 9, 2026. Here is the current release plan for SpaceRocket Games’ frozen survival sandbox.
Independent Games Coverage Needs Support, Trust, and Clear Lines
Running an independent games outlet is not a hobby when it becomes full-time work. This editorial looks at the real cost of staying independent, from money and time to trust, support, ads, services, travel, and the pressure of building something without selling your voice.
Beautiful Light Is Our Game of the Week #55
Beautiful Light is our Game of the Week #55, a watch pick for Deep Worlds SA’s upcoming horror extraction shooter with PvPvPvE tension, playable anomalies, and serious atmosphere.