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July 11, 2025

10 best indie games you can play on PC for less than $10

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale has concluded, but budget-friendly indie games remain popular among gamers. Notable titles include: - Terraria: A sandbox platformer released in 2011, featuring digging, fighting, exploring, and building, with a rewarding progression system and multiplayer options. - R.E.P.O.: A co-op horror game where players act as repo agents reclaiming items from alien entities, offering humor and teamwork. - PEAK: A co-op game where players scale a mountain while tethered, featuring four biomes and a map that refreshes every 24 hours. - Undertale: An RPG known for its clever writing, engaging gameplay, and unique mechanics, created by Toby Fox. - Limbo: A puzzle-platformer that combines psychological thriller elements with a striking visual aesthetic. - Look Outside: A Lovecraftian survival horror RPG with pixel art, focusing on resource management and immersive storytelling. Indie games provide accessible and creative experiences for players.

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July 10, 2025

Peak hits 4.5m sales

Peak has sold over 4.5 million copies within three weeks of its launch on June 16th. It sold two million copies in nine days and reached a peak of 114,492 concurrent players on Steam. The studio broke even within the first few hours of release and reached 1.6 million copies sold within the first week. The team attributes their success to community support, referred to as the Power of Friendship.

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July 10, 2025

Chief Surgeon Simulator Announced For PC & Consoles

Indie game developer RingZero Game Studio has announced Chief Surgeon Simulator, a simulation game for PC and console where players act as a chief surgeon, performing surgeries and managing a hospital. The game features dual role gameplay, allowing players to engage in surgical operations and hospital management, with authentic procedures based on real-world insights. It includes two modes: a structured Story Mode and an open-ended Sandbox Mode. A reputation system rewards players for delivering exceptional care, impacting funding and hospital growth. A release date is not yet set, but it may be speculated for 2026.

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July 7, 2025

Jaleco Sports: Goal! Has Been Released For PC

Indie game developer Sickhead Games, in collaboration with publisher Rock It Games, has released Jaleco Sports: Goal!, a soccer game that revives classic NES and SNES titles for modern PC platforms via Steam and GOG. Players can switch between the original Goal! and its European version, Super Goal!, and enjoy game modes such as World Cup, Shootouts, and Super Cup in both local and online multiplayer. The game features modern enhancements like rewind functionality, CRT-style visuals, and multilingual digital manuals. The NES version includes 16 international teams and a unique Shootout mode, while the SNES sequel offers 24 international teams, instant replays, and strategic gameplay elements. Players can set team formations, control the goalkeeper, and use special moves.

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July 1, 2025

Cats Away Confirmed For PC & Console Release Next Week

Indie game developer Studio Saizensen, in collaboration with publisher Nicalis, will release Cats Away on July 10, 2025, for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. The game features three sisters—Kanna, Lilia, and Alicia—who embark on a maritime adventure with their feline companions. Players will manage their ship's crew and resources, engage in combat, and explore various ports. The game includes over 60 catmates with unique abilities, a single-player experience of over 30 hours, customizable ships, over 150 unique weapons, and an unlockable online mode. Special cat crew members inspired by popular characters will also be available.

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June 29, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Steam Summer Sale 2025 Edition

The Humble Store has launched a bundle featuring the complete BioShock trilogy at the first tier price, and for a higher price, the remastered Mafia series. Additionally, a new VR bundle is available with two tiers offering various VR games. The Epic Games Store is giving away the indie game Sable for free until July 3, after which Backpack Hero and Figment will be offered for free. The Steam Summer Sale of 2025 is currently ongoing with a wide selection of games on sale, and the GOG store is hosting a DRM-free summer sale.

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June 28, 2025

Stardew Valley’s ConcernedApe reportedly says he could “possibly” step in to save cancelled Minecraft-like Hytale, but he’d need to know “why it failed” first

Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has shown tentative interest in investing to revive Hytale, which was recently canceled after years of development. He requires further information about the project's initial failures and future plans before making any commitments. Hytale garnered over 61 million views on its trailer and was acquired by Riot Games, which decided to halt the project due to the team's inability to realize its full potential. Simon Collins-Laflamme, the original founder of Hypixel Studios, has suggested a buy-back from Riot Games. During development, the Hytale team faced significant financial pressures, reportedly spending as much as 0,000 a month. Collins-Laflamme had turned down "way more money" before partnering with Riot.

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June 28, 2025

4 classic PC games that prove just how well pixel art can age

Pixel graphics emerged as a limitation of hardware capabilities but have been embraced as an artistic choice, especially in indie games. A criterion of at least ten years since release is used to define "retro" games. Papers, Please: Players act as a border checkpoint officer in a totalitarian state, balancing duty and family needs. The game utilizes pixel art for its static user interface and characters, maintaining its unique visual identity over a decade later. Platform: Steam. RollerCoaster Tycoon: Known for its iconic pixel art, the game features vibrant landscapes that complement its amusement park theme. Its late-90s aesthetic remains impressive even two decades after release. Shovel Knight: Launched over a decade ago, it pays homage to retro 2D platformers with an 8-bit-inspired aesthetic. The game blends nostalgia with originality, featuring backgrounds that enhance gameplay. Backyard Baseball: A late '90s arcade-style baseball simulation known for its distinctive art style and memorable characters. The pixelated character models are well-defined, showcasing impressive pixel artistry. Platforms: Steam, Nintendo Switch. PC games may not always match the pixel artistry of console games from the 80s and 90s, but there are many iconic pixel art games from that era and the early 2010s.

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June 27, 2025

20 indie games we saw at Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona that you’ve got to check out

The Very Big Indie Pitch (VBIP) at PG Connects Barcelona 2025 showcased a variety of PC and console games, marking a significant milestone for the VBIP format and highlighting the indie game development scene in the city. Indie developers had five minutes to present their games to rotating panels of judges from publishing, development, and media sectors, receiving valuable feedback. The event featured dedicated pitches for PC, console, and mobile games, fostering networking opportunities among developers at different project stages. The pitching sessions are a key feature of PG Connects conferences, providing insights into global development scenes. A curated list of games presented during the event was available, with details for future participation on the Big Indie Pitch website.

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June 25, 2025

Peak devs say the hit comedy climber was pitched in a Swedish hot tub and developed in a frantic 4-week Korean game jam: ‘We brought our computers to an Airbnb in Hongdae and locked tf in for a month’

Peak is a new indie game developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall, inspired by the rapid development of Content Warning during a game jam. The game's design process was playful, focusing on humorous moments. Peak has sold over 1 million copies and is available on Steam.