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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 3h

Clean and organise homes while uncovering stories as you poke around messy dioramas in the cozy puzzle game, Poof! Cleaning Services from @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social.

Try the demo on Steam.

store.steampowered.com/app/3577020/...

#CozyGames #PuzzleGame #IndieGame #Wholesome #Steam

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 4h

Don't know what to play during @steampowered.com Next Fest? AIIG will be publishing email lists of worthy games every day. Subscribe for free and find the best game demos.

Past coverage: indiegames.substack.com/s/steam-next...

#steamnextfest #nextfest #gaming #games #videogames #newsletter

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 17h

The demo was excellent 👌

the_miker 🎃 @themiker.com · 18h

Absolum released today, I immediately wishlisted this game after playing the demo a while back because it was awesome. MC/OC scores currently sitting at 86 and 87! store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...

Save 10% on Absolum on Steam

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 1d

Don't know what to play during @steampowered.com Next Fest? AIIG will be publishing email lists of worthy games every day. Subscribe for free and find the best game demos.

Past coverage: indiegames.substack.com/s/steam-next...

#steamnextfest #nextfest #gaming #games #videogames #newsletter

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 1d

This looks like it has potential. I hope they post a video on Steam soon.

Cala @calastorylord.bsky.social · 1d

Y'all. The demo is out for the game I've been working on for the last year.

store.steampowered.com/app/3960980/...

#gamedev #indiedev #indie #demo #indiegame #VotA #cozy

Village of the Ages, or Vota, is a cozy village sim / colony sim game.

Follow @villageoftheages.bsky.social for updates.

Village of the Ages Demo on Steam

If a giant tornado ended it all, can you rebuild? Guide villagers from the Early Ages to Middle Ages and beyond in this cute chaos village simulator. No progress bars, no tech trees. Paradise or infer...

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 1d

Okay, wtf? I gotta know more...

jotson wants you to wishlist The Mailroom @jotson.bsky.social · 1d

The Mailroom wants you. DEMO COMING SOON. Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/3965430/... #gamedev #indiegames #horrorgame

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 1d

Have fun assembling scenes in Foxy's story!

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 1d

Childhood nostalgia meets adventure in the colourful diorama puzzle game, Woodo by @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social and @daedalic.bsky.social. Check out our gameplay videos and article on the demo:

indiegames.substack.com/p/cozy-assem...

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 1d

Don't know what to play during @steampowered.com Next Fest? AIIG will be publishing email lists of worthy games every day. Subscribe for free and find the best game demos.

Past coverage: indiegames.substack.com/s/steam-next...

#steamnextfest #nextfest #gaming #games #videogames #newsletter

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 2d

There are many fishing horror games out there these days. But this one still stands out.

Knoebel @knoebel.bsky.social · 2d

'Umigari' Demo now available on Steam.

store.steampowered.com/app/3969060/...

youtu.be/1FFav7B_nfI?...

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 2d

This makes me wish I had a Steam Deck! Handcrafted ball-based puzzles with controller movement feedback.

Geert Verhoeff @gjverhoeff.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #wishlistwednesday!

Dropping an update to the demo later this week ahead of Steam Next Fest, but you can already try 5 levels of Game With Balls right now!

Only on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3831430/...

#steamdeck #indiegame #gamedev

Game With Balls - Trailer

YouTube video by Geert Verhoeff

www.youtube.com

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 2d

Don't know what to play during @steampowered.com Next Fest? AIIG will be publishing email lists of worthy games every day. Subscribe for free and find the best game demos.

Past coverage: indiegames.substack.com/s/steam-next...

#steamnextfest #nextfest #gaming #games #videogames #newsletter

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 3d

I nned to buy this game...

Indie Games 3 Times a Day @indiegames3xday.bsky.social · 4d

The Drifter (2025)

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 3d

Wow, what a nice art style.

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 3d

Ah, a glutton for punishment!

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 3d

Oh man, such nice pixel art. I'm sold.

Meredith Gran @meredithgran.com · 3d

The updated demo for Perfect Tides: Station to Station is available now ahead of Steam Next Fest! We're getting ever closer to the full release in January! store.steampowered.com/app/2088810/...

Perfect Tides: Station to Station on Steam

A point n' click sequel to Perfect Tides about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex ...

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 3d

Miyamoto might "hate" it, but the Steam reviews for this demo are popping!

Lady Data🌙 | Goth Donut Games @gothdonutgames.bsky.social · 3d

The Lady Dracula reviews are in!

Nintendo Power - "FUUCK! I HATE IT!!"
X-Play - "FUUCK! I HATE IT!!"
Miyamoto - "FUUCK! I HATE IT!!"

Try the demo and wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/4044270/...

Glitch art by @glitchwolfe.studio
music by @mikhailagkonov.bsky.social
game by me

#castlevania

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 4d

Help a young tanuki (Japanese racoon) explore and deliver mail on their BMX bike in Tanuki: Pon's Summer from @cr-games.bsky.social and @denkiworks.bsky.social. It's fun and whimsicle - the demo is on Steam.

store.steampowered.com/app/3218570/...

#IndieGaming #CozyGames #Adventure #Steam #Gaming

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 4d

It's another company sim. However, this has a unique art style and not the usual asset-flipped stuff. Looks cool - check it out if you like management sims.

Turtle Games @turtle-games.bsky.social · 4d

Begin in a garage and expand into a colossal enterprise, Dive into the initial 5 years of gameplay with our demo and discover if you have what it takes to become the industry's biggest name. #SteamNextFest #GameDev #IndieGames #GamingCommunity
store.steampowered.com/app/3773920/...

Game Giant Demo on Steam

Become a game publisher, find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Design your offices and hire employees. Grow your company to become the Game Gaint

store.steampowered.com

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 7d

Play a kitten in the retro-style survival horror Darkbound from @milmotes.bsky.social. Dare to explore, solve puzzles, and help fellow patients to escape the haunted hospital. The demo is on Steam.

store.steampowered.com/app/3091260/...

#IndieGame #Cats #Horror #Steam #Puzzle #Gaming

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 8d

Combine powers and try to break the game in the roguelike bullet-hell shooter, Watch and read more about the game over at indiegames.substack.com/p/bottomless...

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 10d

A cool take on a classic formula. Play as the Minotaur and defend your maze!

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 11d

MINOS Announcement Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ak1...

Demo on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3181650/...

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 10d

This looks like a pretty hardcore precision platformer. Simple, yet though to master!

MegaChibis (Comms open) @megachibis.bsky.social · 10d

The Leap In Deep Demo is now released!
Feel free to give it a shot, and if you like it, a wishlist would be huge! AAAA

store.steampowered.com/app/4061240/...
#gamedev #indiedev

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 10d

Something for turn-based tactics fans.

Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · 10d

Clear your afternoon -- the MENACE demo just dropped!

This highly anticipated turn-based tactical RPG from @overhypestudios.bsky.social takes you to a lawless frontier, where you & your strike force must face an emergent alien threat.

Download it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2432870/...