Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As ever, we've got some new releases and news of upcoming games to share with you. However, it's Steam Next Fest time, so ...

Hooded Horse and Lantto Games have announced an early access release date for Sandustry, their 2D factory-building spelunker ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 didn't have too many outright exclusives in its first year, but those it did release really packed a punch.

In the late 1990s, Nintendo wanted more Zelda games — a lot more — but wasn't sure how to balance new releases alongside ...

Polygon Nintendo Direct Game reveals, trailers, and what’s next from the house that Mario built. Get more news→ 2D sprites moving in a 3D plane has been the hot new trend for Japanese roleplaying ...

Hand-drawn life simulation adventure game Vivarium, first announced in December 2023, will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store in 2027, publisher Serenity ...

Nidhogg developer Messhof has announced Blood Dungeon, a 2D platforming survival game due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in the late summer. A demo is available now for PC. “I ...

What started as a master's thesis quickly caught the attention of freestyle skiing fans.

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie fixates on a fiendish roguelike with an outrageous mash of ideas; Matt ...

As summer draws near in Japan, residents brace themselves for both unforgiving heat and an uptick in the number of insects and pests. In a unique campaign promoting its products, major Japanese ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. As part of June 2026’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix has revealed a ...

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