The showdown nobody saw coming in 2025’s unlikeliest rivalry In the crowded landscape of simulation games, few niches are as unlikely as drug-dealing sims. Drug Dealer Simulator 2 (DDS2), developed by Byterunners and published by Movie Games S.A., aimed to deliver a gritty, immersive follow-up to the cult hit original. But then came Schedule I—a…
Game of the Week 17: Bendy – Lone Wolf Bendy: Lone Wolf is more than just another entry in the franchise — it’s a full remaster and expansion of the 2020 indie spin-off Boris and the Dark Survival. Joey Drew Studios rebranded, rebuilt, and expanded the game, adding new mechanics, improved visuals, and — for…
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A satirical mash-up of tower defense, roguelite chaos, and goat-powered combat from a Norwegian/Swedish indie band-turned-dev team. No Tithe for Olaf is a humorous single-player tower defense roguelite from Norwegian/Swedish indie team Ancient Well Entertainment — who also double as a band. Blending eccentric towers, goat-mounted mayhem, and satirical storytelling, the game puts players at…
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Recharge RC racing game — nostalgia meets modern sim-cade thrills I just tested the Recharge RC racing game with AI drivers, and it clicked right away. I’ve had great fun with real RC racing in the past, and Recharge feels “somewhat realistic” in the best way—responsive, weighty, and fun. Picking a Game of the Week…
A cozy “desktop pets meets creature breeding” idle game Indie studio Toadzillart and publisher Future Friends Games have released Whimside on PC via Steam as part of the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration (August 7). The game sits at the bottom of your screen, so you can capture rare creatures, create new species, and decorate your…
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Charting the Course of Heliocide’s Development Indie developer HorrorScope is quietly building something special in the form of Heliocide, a 3D sci-fi space shooter prototype available now for free on itch.io. While still early in development, the game is steadily evolving through frequent updates and community feedback, offering a glimpse into what could become a…
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Phasmophobia Steps Toward Its Biggest Overhaul Yet with Progression 2.0 Kinetic Games is gearing up for a new era of ghost hunting with Dev Preview 20, offering a transparent deep-dive into the highly anticipated Progression 2.0 update for Phasmophobia. Since its explosive Early Access debut, Phasmophobia has become a cult classic in the co-op horror…
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Fortified Space Takes Off with a Playable Demo When one indie developer couldn’t find the sci-fi game of his dreams, he built it himself. Fortified Space is a deeply personal project from Brendan and Nightsail Game Studios, combining tactical ship combat, on-foot exploration, and sandbox base building aboard a fully explorable starship. After a year…
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Lovecraftian survival horror meets tactical gunplay in this terrifying dive into the abyss July 29, 2025 – The Beneath playtest is now live on Steam, giving players a hands-on chance to experience the game’s psychological underwater horror ahead of its full release. Developed by Camel 101 and published by Wired Productions, this first-person survival horror…
A brutal, hand-drawn throwback to classic noir shooters, Fallen Aces delivers fists, firepower, and freedom—earning its place as this week’s standout pick. Sometimes a game doesn’t just hit—it socks you in the jaw, drags you through the alley, and leaves you grinning. Fallen Aces is that game. A slick blend of hand-drawn visuals, immersive sim…
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Before it became Windrose, Crosswind already had the pirate survival spark Skull and Bones never gave me. I’ve played both Crosswind and Skull and Bones. One had the bigger name, bigger budget, and cleaner studio polish. The other had rougher edges, stranger moments, and a stronger sense of adventure. Guess which one I kept thinking…
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A game that plays itself while you sleep — and honestly, that might be the most accurate review you’ll read. Reviewed on PC.Score: 3.5/10 Coin Push RPG is one of those games that sounds fun on paper: a mix of coin-pusher arcade nostalgia and idle RPG mechanics. Developed by RAmen and published by Wise Games,…
The indie invasion is working. Who knew that running a gas station could be so… extraterrestrial? Roadside Research just passed 150,000 wishlists on Steam — not bad for a game where you’re a disguised alien serving snacks and secretly harvesting DNA. So why did I pick it as Game of the Week? Well — I…
Holdfast Nations At War Console Launch Hits 6,500+ Players and Best-Seller Status The Holdfast Nations At War console launch has delivered one of the biggest surges in player activity the game has seen to date. Numbers don’t lie — and Holdfast: Nations At War just made a massive statement on launch day. With over 6,500…
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