Dear, IndieGames
@dearindiegames.bsky.social
Editor/Writer of THE DIG and Creator of the Dear IndieGames Calendar.
๐ฎ All content enquiries can be sent to the below email
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๐ฎ All content enquiries can be sent to the below email
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๐ฎ The IndieGame Release Date Calendar is live!
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, Iโve built a calendar of upcoming indie games โ curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
๐ dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, Iโve built a calendar of upcoming indie games โ curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
๐ dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Got five minutes to spare?
This #TrailerTuesday I've curated a mix of IndieGame trailers full of chaos, beauty, dinos, and a few lovely surprises along the way.
Catch the latest reveals and announcements here:
dearindiegames.com/latest-trail...
This #TrailerTuesday I've curated a mix of IndieGame trailers full of chaos, beauty, dinos, and a few lovely surprises along the way.
Catch the latest reveals and announcements here:
dearindiegames.com/latest-trail...
Latest Trailers
Browse the latest indie game trailers, featuring new releases, upcoming demos, and Steam wishlists. Updated weekly with curated picks and hidden gems.
dearindiegames.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Got five minutes to spare?
This #TrailerTuesday I've curated a mix of IndieGame trailers full of chaos, beauty, dinos, and a few lovely surprises along the way.
Catch the latest reveals and announcements here:
dearindiegames.com/latest-trail...
This #TrailerTuesday I've curated a mix of IndieGame trailers full of chaos, beauty, dinos, and a few lovely surprises along the way.
Catch the latest reveals and announcements here:
dearindiegames.com/latest-trail...
Your Job Is What Now? - #IndieGames Out This Week!
If any of these businesses were hiring, would you take the job?
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
๐ Goblin Sushi | @oldcakefactory.bsky.social
๐ฝ Roadside Research | @cyberneticwalrus.bsky.social
๐งช Monster Lab Simulator | Round3 Studios
If any of these businesses were hiring, would you take the job?
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
๐ Goblin Sushi | @oldcakefactory.bsky.social
๐ฝ Roadside Research | @cyberneticwalrus.bsky.social
๐งช Monster Lab Simulator | Round3 Studios
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Your Job Is What Now? - #IndieGames Out This Week!
If any of these businesses were hiring, would you take the job?
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
๐ Goblin Sushi | @oldcakefactory.bsky.social
๐ฝ Roadside Research | @cyberneticwalrus.bsky.social
๐งช Monster Lab Simulator | Round3 Studios
If any of these businesses were hiring, would you take the job?
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
๐ Goblin Sushi | @oldcakefactory.bsky.social
๐ฝ Roadside Research | @cyberneticwalrus.bsky.social
๐งช Monster Lab Simulator | Round3 Studios
Both have incredible artwork! ๐
February 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Both have incredible artwork! ๐
Top #IndieGame Picks Out This Week!
Odd Jobs, Heists, and Wrong Turns
๐ป Shadows of the Afterland | @arumastudios.bsky.social
๐น๏ธ The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest | Elden Pixels
๐๐ฟโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ Relooted | @nyamakop.co.za
๐ Chromagun 2: Dye Hard | Pixel Maniacs
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
Odd Jobs, Heists, and Wrong Turns
๐ป Shadows of the Afterland | @arumastudios.bsky.social
๐น๏ธ The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest | Elden Pixels
๐๐ฟโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ Relooted | @nyamakop.co.za
๐ Chromagun 2: Dye Hard | Pixel Maniacs
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Top #IndieGame Picks Out This Week!
Odd Jobs, Heists, and Wrong Turns
๐ป Shadows of the Afterland | @arumastudios.bsky.social
๐น๏ธ The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest | Elden Pixels
๐๐ฟโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ Relooted | @nyamakop.co.za
๐ Chromagun 2: Dye Hard | Pixel Maniacs
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
Odd Jobs, Heists, and Wrong Turns
๐ป Shadows of the Afterland | @arumastudios.bsky.social
๐น๏ธ The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest | Elden Pixels
๐๐ฟโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ Relooted | @nyamakop.co.za
๐ Chromagun 2: Dye Hard | Pixel Maniacs
๐จ The Oily Depths | @burnsgames.bsky.social
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With our recent announcement about the Story-Rich Showcase (storyrich.games ๐), you might be wondering if LudoNarraCon is returning this year...
In short, IT IS! LudoNarraCon is back for 2026 from October 8th until 12th ๐
We'll be sharing more info in the coming months ๐
๐ถ www.ludonarracon.com
In short, IT IS! LudoNarraCon is back for 2026 from October 8th until 12th ๐
We'll be sharing more info in the coming months ๐
๐ถ www.ludonarracon.com
LudoNarraCon
LudoNarraCon is coming back in 2026 but our eighth edition will take place at a new time of year.
www.ludonarracon.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
With our recent announcement about the Story-Rich Showcase (storyrich.games ๐), you might be wondering if LudoNarraCon is returning this year...
In short, IT IS! LudoNarraCon is back for 2026 from October 8th until 12th ๐
We'll be sharing more info in the coming months ๐
๐ถ www.ludonarracon.com
In short, IT IS! LudoNarraCon is back for 2026 from October 8th until 12th ๐
We'll be sharing more info in the coming months ๐
๐ถ www.ludonarracon.com
Not game related, just wanted to share that my last bag of seeds arrived in the post today!
Its time to start germinating ๐
Its time to start germinating ๐
February 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Not game related, just wanted to share that my last bag of seeds arrived in the post today!
Its time to start germinating ๐
Its time to start germinating ๐
FRESH REVEALS #1 - Blades, Wheels, and Music
Iโve rounded up the indie game reveals from this week that genuinely stood out and have me excited.
Slashing up synthetics to solving Dante's Divine Comedy to first contact with aliens.
Fresh Reveals #1 is live now.
dearindiegames.com/fresh-reveal...
Iโve rounded up the indie game reveals from this week that genuinely stood out and have me excited.
Slashing up synthetics to solving Dante's Divine Comedy to first contact with aliens.
Fresh Reveals #1 is live now.
dearindiegames.com/fresh-reveal...
Fresh Reveals #1 - Blades, Wheels, and Music
A curated look at the indie game reveals that stood out this week โ from high-speed action and unpunchable mysteries to first contact with the unknown. Welcome to the very first episode of Fresh Revea...
dearindiegames.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
FRESH REVEALS #1 - Blades, Wheels, and Music
Iโve rounded up the indie game reveals from this week that genuinely stood out and have me excited.
Slashing up synthetics to solving Dante's Divine Comedy to first contact with aliens.
Fresh Reveals #1 is live now.
dearindiegames.com/fresh-reveal...
Iโve rounded up the indie game reveals from this week that genuinely stood out and have me excited.
Slashing up synthetics to solving Dante's Divine Comedy to first contact with aliens.
Fresh Reveals #1 is live now.
dearindiegames.com/fresh-reveal...
Seeing so many awesome IndieGame announcements and I'm stuck at work, not being able to update my calendar or write some articles...
February 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Seeing so many awesome IndieGame announcements and I'm stuck at work, not being able to update my calendar or write some articles...
Oof, giving me flashbacks.
I made sure to sort my inbox out before the new year came around and have been on top of it ever since. I've only got 15 unread emails since lunch time.
Quite proud of myself ๐
I made sure to sort my inbox out before the new year came around and have been on top of it ever since. I've only got 15 unread emails since lunch time.
Quite proud of myself ๐
February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Oof, giving me flashbacks.
I made sure to sort my inbox out before the new year came around and have been on top of it ever since. I've only got 15 unread emails since lunch time.
Quite proud of myself ๐
I made sure to sort my inbox out before the new year came around and have been on top of it ever since. I've only got 15 unread emails since lunch time.
Quite proud of myself ๐
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NEW GAME REVEAL
Eldor'Idle, an incremental idle RPG about breaking pots โฑ๏ธ
Click on pots
Earn coins
Unlock new houses
Upgrade pots
Hire gnomes
Learn secrets
Become a billionaire
One click at a time
@eldoridle.bsky.social
DEMO OUT NOW
store.steampowered.com/app/4356400/...
Eldor'Idle, an incremental idle RPG about breaking pots โฑ๏ธ
Click on pots
Earn coins
Unlock new houses
Upgrade pots
Hire gnomes
Learn secrets
Become a billionaire
One click at a time
@eldoridle.bsky.social
DEMO OUT NOW
store.steampowered.com/app/4356400/...
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
NEW GAME REVEAL
Eldor'Idle, an incremental idle RPG about breaking pots โฑ๏ธ
Click on pots
Earn coins
Unlock new houses
Upgrade pots
Hire gnomes
Learn secrets
Become a billionaire
One click at a time
@eldoridle.bsky.social
DEMO OUT NOW
store.steampowered.com/app/4356400/...
Eldor'Idle, an incremental idle RPG about breaking pots โฑ๏ธ
Click on pots
Earn coins
Unlock new houses
Upgrade pots
Hire gnomes
Learn secrets
Become a billionaire
One click at a time
@eldoridle.bsky.social
DEMO OUT NOW
store.steampowered.com/app/4356400/...
I feel like someone has been secretly watching me destroy endless pots in games...
What next, an idle game where you cut grass?
What next, an idle game where you cut grass?
February 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I feel like someone has been secretly watching me destroy endless pots in games...
What next, an idle game where you cut grass?
What next, an idle game where you cut grass?
Something Is Not Quite Right - #IndieGames Out This Week!
There's always been something strange and mysterious about these here woods, or the haunting melody of The Pied Piper... Well, nothing to do but make a sweet PBJ and kick back
๐ฆ Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
๐ The Pale Piper | FreeTimeDev
There's always been something strange and mysterious about these here woods, or the haunting melody of The Pied Piper... Well, nothing to do but make a sweet PBJ and kick back
๐ฆ Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
๐ The Pale Piper | FreeTimeDev
February 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Something Is Not Quite Right - #IndieGames Out This Week!
There's always been something strange and mysterious about these here woods, or the haunting melody of The Pied Piper... Well, nothing to do but make a sweet PBJ and kick back
๐ฆ Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
๐ The Pale Piper | FreeTimeDev
There's always been something strange and mysterious about these here woods, or the haunting melody of The Pied Piper... Well, nothing to do but make a sweet PBJ and kick back
๐ฆ Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
๐ The Pale Piper | FreeTimeDev
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I'm currently working on an ABC backlog challenge. In this topic, I'll post my progress in this challenge.
I don't plan ahead, but after finishing a letter, I look at the next options and choose one.
I don't plan ahead, but after finishing a letter, I look at the next options and choose one.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I'm currently working on an ABC backlog challenge. In this topic, I'll post my progress in this challenge.
I don't plan ahead, but after finishing a letter, I look at the next options and choose one.
I don't plan ahead, but after finishing a letter, I look at the next options and choose one.
Loving the principles here by Vladislav Tsopljak and Iain Garner. They seem to have a lot of passion for the industry and helping small devs achieve success whilst making sure promising studios can keep working after their first big hit.
The co-founders of Taiwan-based publisher Neon Doctrine have returned with services firm Goldpack Goblins, offering "unusual ways to tackle problems" for small and mid-size developers.
www.gamesindustry.biz/neon-doctrin...
www.gamesindustry.biz/neon-doctrin...
February 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Loving the principles here by Vladislav Tsopljak and Iain Garner. They seem to have a lot of passion for the industry and helping small devs achieve success whilst making sure promising studios can keep working after their first big hit.
Having so much fun writing this morning. I can't imagine why others may choose to press a button instead.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Having so much fun writing this morning. I can't imagine why others may choose to press a button instead.
So looking forward to the crazy adventures these two will get up
February 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
So looking forward to the crazy adventures these two will get up
We've all played Power Wash Simulator, but have you power washed as a cute lil salmon nigiri?
You'll love #Moldwasher if you like:
๐ซง cleaning games
๐งผ clear goals and bite-sized levels
๐ getting tingles from sounds
๐ satisfying games & videos
#TrailerTuesday #IndieGame #ใใใ็ตต #CozyGaming
๐ซง cleaning games
๐งผ clear goals and bite-sized levels
๐ getting tingles from sounds
๐ satisfying games & videos
#TrailerTuesday #IndieGame #ใใใ็ตต #CozyGaming
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
We've all played Power Wash Simulator, but have you power washed as a cute lil salmon nigiri?
I love that! ๐
February 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
I love that! ๐
Full Contact - #IndieGames Out This Week!
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
๐ถ๏ธ Jackal | Transhuman Design
๐ Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
๐ถ๏ธ Jackal | Transhuman Design
๐ Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Full Contact - #IndieGames Out This Week!
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
๐ถ๏ธ Jackal | Transhuman Design
๐ Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
๐ถ๏ธ Jackal | Transhuman Design
๐ Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
Not long now until Steam Next Fest and I'm still working out a game plan here.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
February 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Not long now until Steam Next Fest and I'm still working out a game plan here.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
Every Turn Counts - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
โ๏ธ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
๐ฅ Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
โ๏ธ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
๐ฅ Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Every Turn Counts - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
โ๏ธ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
๐ฅ Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
โ๏ธ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
๐ฅ Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
Top #IndieGame Picks Out This Week!
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Top #IndieGame Picks Out This Week!
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
Definitely a hard balance. I'm still working out how much workload I can handle versus what content I want to make. Slowly getting there i think.
February 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Definitely a hard balance. I'm still working out how much workload I can handle versus what content I want to make. Slowly getting there i think.
That's a shame, but i feel it. What if you just wrote them less often?
February 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
That's a shame, but i feel it. What if you just wrote them less often?
January 31, 2026 at 12:19 PM