Back in 2014, the indie gaming scene changed with the release of publisher Yacht Club Games’ now-hit game Shovel Knight. That game was originally funded during the rise of the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. While that game had some development delays, it was very successful. It established exactly what Yacht Club Games was capable of, even if it took years to fulfill
Read MoreWhen indie game developer Luca Galante released his first game, Vampire Survivors, in early access back in 2021, it wasn’t an immediate hit. Once streamers took notice, the game rocketed to the top of the charts on Steam, and it eventually morphed into the game most people love and adore. While the game initially came with dozens of characters, a wide
Read MoreAt first glance, Mouse: P.I. For Hire almost feels like this game was based on a concept that was never meant to go beyond a short demo or to achieve this level of detail and love. But when you think about it, a first-person shooter with a cartoon mouse detective, all rendered in black-and-white animation inspired by the 1930s? That’s got
Read MoreHigh on Life 2 was one of my most anticipated sequels from Squanch Games. It immediately steals the show by being a very confident sequel that knows exactly what kind of experience it gives the players. It was built directly on the foundation of the first High on Life game, but it clearly aims to be bigger and better in every
Read MoreStyx: Blades of Greed was first announced as a game that was meant to become a cinematic spectacle. From the first minutes, it felt like the quiet return of a genre that rarely gets the spotlight anymore. Big publishers and developers often aim to create a game that attracts players by showing them epic, interesting, or even funny moments from the
Read MoreWhen I first heard about Sleep Awake, I didn’t quite know what to expect. The pitch sounded wild. Players take the part of a woman in a collapsing, dystopian city where sleep is what kills you as soon as you drift away to slumber. That alone was enough to grab my attention from the start. Another reason was that it’s a
Read MoreThe library of good Polish games is getting bigger each year. Whether they are big titles or smaller ones, the quality and focus on giving the best experience are always the top priorities while making them. And the case is the same with the newest game from The Outer Zone Studios and published by the iconic 11 Bit Studios. Death Howl
Read MoreMARVEL Cosmic Invasion is the latest side-scrolling beat ’em up from developer Tribute Games and was published by Dotemu and Gamirror Games. You may have heard of Tribute Games’ hit game, 2022’s TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, and MARVEL Cosmic Invasion continues their streak of fun and exciting beat ’em ups. Cosmic Invasion has a large roster with 15 characters that span across
Read More2025 was a rich year for gaming experiences. There were numerous big-budget projects, as well as those produced by smaller studios. With each passing year, it seems like the quality bar for games rises even higher. What will it be in 2026? Let’s explore some of the best games expected this year with a list of my most anticipated games of
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