2025 has seen significant growth in the indie gaming sector, highlighted by standout titles such as Sandfall's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, vedinad's Megabonk, and Dogubomb's Blue Prince. Players can claim three indie games for free from the Epic Games Store from November 13 to November 20, including Songs of Silence, a fantasy game with 4X strategy and autobattler mechanics; Zero Hour, a tactical first-person shooter set in Bangladesh; and Scourgebringer, an action roguelike featuring dynamic dungeon environments and platforming combat.
A selection of horror-themed games and apps for Android includes DREDGE, Slayaway Camp 2, Lara Croft GO, Thimbleweed Park, and Dead Cells. Significant hardware discounts are available, such as Samsung's 2025 43-inch 4K UHD M7 Smart Monitor, the Pixel Watch 3 at a lower price than the Pixel Watch 4, and Google’s Pixel Tablet reduced from 9 to 9.
Dead Cells, released in 2018, has received a 90% rating and sold over 10 million copies. The game has undergone 35 updates and is now managed by Evil Empire, a spinoff studio. Motion Twin, the original developer, is not directly involved in Dead Cells' ongoing development and has instead announced a new project called Windblown, currently in early access on Steam. Yannick Berthier, co-creative director at Motion Twin, emphasized the studio's creative freedom and commitment to pursuing projects that align with their vision. Tensions arose regarding the conclusion of Dead Cells' development, as Evil Empire planned additional DLCs extending into 2024 and 2025.
Motion Twin, the developer of the indie game Dead Cells, has chosen not to create a sequel but instead is focusing on a new project called Windblown. The team, consisting of nine partners, prioritizes creative freedom over profit, allowing them to explore new ideas. Windblown is currently in early access and has evolved through player feedback despite initial criticism for being "too punishing." The developers believe that if they were part of a larger corporation, there would be more pressure to produce a sequel. They emphasize their commitment to innovation and shaping their future direction. Windblown is available on Steam.
Motion Twin, the developer of Dead Cells, has released a new project called Windblown, which is currently in early access. The game has received positive feedback, but the initial launch faced criticism for its revenge system in co-op mode, which was deemed too punishing. In response to player feedback, the developers prioritized the Revenge Update to address community concerns. They also added an Endless Mode based on player requests, which was incorporated into the game in March 2025. Windblown continues to evolve with significant input from its player community.
French game developer Motion Twin has halted updates for its title, Dead Cells, to focus on their new project, Windblown. Artist and level designer Gwen Massé stated that this decision marks the end of an era for Dead Cells and allows the studio to concentrate fully on Windblown, which is currently in development and launched into Steam Early Access in October 2024. Massé emphasized that this shift has enabled the studio to pursue more ambitious projects.
Dead Cells has received a 97% positive rating on Steam and has sold over ten million copies. Development of the game transitioned to Evil Empire in early 2019, and all updates were halted in 2024. Motion Twin's decision to stop further development has been met with discontent from the roguelike community, as the studio shifts focus to a new project, Windblown, which is currently in early access. Windblown aims to introduce co-op play to the roguelike genre.
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Shape of Dreams is a new roguelike game from Neowiz, available on Steam with a demo. It features multiplayer top-down action combat, allowing players to choose from eight distinct characters and engage in team battles against various enemies and bosses. The game includes four difficulty levels, procedurally generated worlds, and offers both solo and cooperative play with up to three other players. It is currently priced at .99 USD / £16.79 with a 20% launch discount.
