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My Steam wishlist is bigger than ever thanks to the indie devs flooding social media with 15-second clips explaining their games
AppWizard
February 9, 2025

My Steam wishlist is bigger than ever thanks to the indie devs flooding social media with 15-second clips explaining their games

A new trend in indie game development involves showcasing games through 15-second clips, which has gained popularity and increased Steam wishlists. The trend was initiated by developer quicktequila with their game Tamashika, a psychedelic shooter that has received over 150,000 likes. Detective Dotson is a pixel art mystery game set in modern-day India, launching on Steam on April 3, with a free demo available. Car Park Capital is a satirical city-building game that critiques the car industry by transforming walkable cities into parking lots. Truckful is a serene simulation game where players drive through woods while uncovering a small-town mystery.
The Big Indie Interviews: Hyena Hon on award-winning competitive game Crush!
AppWizard
November 28, 2024

The Big Indie Interviews: Hyena Hon on award-winning competitive game Crush!

The Very Big Indie Pitch competition at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan allows developers to present their games to expert judges for feedback and potential prizes. Mostafa Harb from Hyena Hon showcased their game Crush!, a competitive party game for two players that evolved from a game jam project. Harb highlighted the challenges of indie game development in Lebanon due to economic instability, emphasizing the need for funding and stable employment. He described the positive reception of Crush! during the pitch, noting the valuable feedback received from both casual gamers and industry experts. Harb plans to expand Crush! with a unique art style and diverse gameplay mechanics, aiming for a Steam release. Additionally, he and co-founder Jawad Karaky have ideas for future projects, including an educational cooking game, a racing game, and a narrative-driven game for the visually impaired.
Outersloth partners with Slay the Spire maker Casey Yano
AppWizard
October 18, 2024

Outersloth partners with Slay the Spire maker Casey Yano

Innersloth's publishing division, Outersloth, has partnered with Casey Yano, the creator of Slay the Spire, to enhance the indie gaming landscape. Yano will collaborate with another undisclosed indie developer, and Outersloth has secured funding from these developers, although financial details are not disclosed. Outersloth is expanding its portfolio with 13 games in development. Community manager Victoria Tran stated that Yano and the anonymous developer will evaluate game pitches, and any funded games will be credited accordingly. The partnership allows Yano and the other developer to contribute financially, increasing Outersloth's funding capabilities for new games.
I let out a 'hell yes' when I saw this game stars a worm-fox trapped on a dying world, and an even louder 'yes dude, yes' when the trailer got to the Metal Gear mechs
AppWizard
August 27, 2024

I let out a ‘hell yes’ when I saw this game stars a worm-fox trapped on a dying world, and an even louder ‘yes dude, yes’ when the trailer got to the Metal Gear mechs

Uruc is an indie game developed by first-time developer Stefan Haasbroek, who is also a progressive metal artist. The game features a protagonist resembling a charming creature without limbs, set in a world filled with grotesque worms. The visuals draw inspiration from anime and artists like H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, and the gameplay leans towards traditional metroidvania mechanics. Uruc explores themes of cosmic horror and existential dread, aiming to resonate with players on a deeper level. Currently, there is no release date or presence on platforms like Steam or itch.io, but Haasbroek is crowdfunding through BackaBuddy and shares updates on YouTube and Bandcamp.
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