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FaintlySaintly

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I cover new and upcoming indie games and VR titles on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FaintlySaintly

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 3d

This is one #indiegame that I missed before the #NextFest ended - thankfully, the full game released shortly after! I chccked out #Slots&Daggers - a satisfying, slots-based Roguelike which relies on good skills and even better luck. One to try for fans of the genre!

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This Super Addictive Roguelike Will Leave Your Head Spinning! (Slots & Daggers)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 14d

Here's one I've had my eye on for a while! #DeadWeight is an #indiegame demo featured in the current #NextFest - and what a demo it is! This turn-based tactics game is reminiscent of Into The Breach, with unique exploration and townbuilding mechanics on top. This is one to try!

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Is THIS The Next Big Tactical Indie Game? (Steam Next Fest - Dead Weight)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 16d

Here's a #NextFest gem! I checked out #Everwind - the super impressive open-world experience, complete with airships and capybaras. There is a lot to like about this one!

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This Open-World Game Blew Me Away... (Steam Next Fest - Everwind)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 16d

Looks cool, thanks for the recommendation! I'll add it to my list of games to try before the Next Fest ends!

FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 17d

It's #NextFest time again! Let's see some of those excellent #indiegame demos! I checked out #Maktala - a promising upcoming incremental clicker game with some satisfying slime-squishing sensations. Check it out!

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This Upcoming Incremental Clicker Is Super Satisfying (Steam Next Fest - Maktala)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 21d

So, Heroes is back... With Heroes 3 being one of my top games of all time, and knowing how bad the series has been fumbled since then, I'm going in with cautious optimism. So how does it stack up? Let's check out the demo and see how it goes!
#homm #heroes

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Heroes is BACK! But how does it stack up? (Heroes Olden Era)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 24d

October already... Another month, another #HumbleBundle Choice! The last few months have been a rollercoaster of quality, but how does the latest bundle stack up? With some strong headliners and a few #indiegame gems - could this be the best bundle of the year? Let's find out!

youtu.be/uJkQdCkYHFM

SMASH or PASS? Humble Choice - October 2025

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · 29d

Finally checking out this chill #VR #indiegame from my wishlist! #WorkshopSimulatorVR is a relaxing virtual reality experience in which you disassemble, repair and restore a range of items, raising money for new tools to become more efficient. Some cosy VR fun here!

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Relaxing Restorations in my Virtual Workshop (Workshop Simulator VR)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Sep 20

These #indiegame devs and their roguelike deckbuilder slot machines... It's like they know me. I checked out the #Runeborn demo in anticipation of its upcoming release. Plenty to like here! Check it out:
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Roguelike Deckbuilder Slots... It was made for me! (Runeborn)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Choice #HumbleBundle for September is here. We've had a good month in a very up-and-down year so far - so how does this bundle stack up? Can a couple of quality #indiegames save the bundle from some controversial headliners? Let's find out.

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SMASH or PASS? Humble Choice - September 2025

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Aug 29

Just when you thought everything had been done... This #indiegame is an Aussie Rules Football #roguelike. And it's damn fun. Check out my first look here - and carn the Seaford Sleepies! 😂

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They Made An Aussie Rules Management Roguelike! (Squiggle Football)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Aug 4

Here's something a bit different! This #indiegame demo is called Balls, Dice & Stickers. It's about balls, dice and stickers. A roguelike deckbuilder that starts off pretty tame, but quickly evolves into a chaotic, screen-consuming pachinko filled with synergies and reactions.

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This Wacky Roguelike Is Getting Out Of Hand (Balls, Dice & Stickers)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Jul 29

I checked out another #indiegame that has been doing the rounds! #HeIsComing is an intense roguelike RPG with an excellent retro vibe. Race the clock to power up your hero before one of the big nasties hunts you down! Very tense, very fun, and very worth a look!

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This Tense Roguelike RPG Will Have You Looking Over Your Shoulder...

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Jul 27

Don't miss this one! I finally played the exciting #OmeletYouCook - a cooking #roguelike #indiegame that involves gathering ingredients in order to assemble omelettes to satiate your demanding customers. I had a blast - This is a must play for fans of the genre!

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One Of The Greatest Omelette-Based Indies Of All Time (Omelet You Cook)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Jun 26

A bit late to the party now that #SteamNextFest is over, but I finally got to check out the incredible #indiegame demo for #BallXPit - an upcoming roguelike brick-breaker x town builder. It's unbelievable how satisfying and addictive this game already is... one to watch!

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This Game Has It ALL (Ball x Pit)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Jun 16

Another #indiegame I'm very excited about - the fantastic #Buggos is getting a sequel! I played the demo of Buggos 2 during the #SteamNextFest and it did not disappoint. Definitely one to check out - I'm so keen for bigger, better Buggos. 🐜🐜

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Join The Bug Hivemind to Evolve, Expand and Overwhelm (Buggos 2)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Jun 15

One of my favourite #indiegame demos from the #SteamNextFest

I checked out #CloverPit - an upcoming roguelike slot machine game with a creepy twist. Give it a look!

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Spin Like Your Life Depends On It! (CloverPit)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Jun 12

Another month, another #HumbleBundle! Here's my Smash or Pass review for the June 2025 Choice Bundle, and this one's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some more obscure #indiegame entries alongside more ambitious projects - plus another remastered classic. Check it out!

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SMASH or PASS? Humble Choice - June 2025

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #Switch2 day everyone! Join me as I go over my first impressions of the Switch 2 console and its features, plus Mario Kart World and the #Nintendo GameCube Classics! More #Switch content is to come 👾

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Happy Switch 2 Day! First Impressions - Mario Kart World - GameCube Nintendo Classics

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · May 26

I checked out #9Kings - a new kingdom builder that mashes together #roguelike elements with #deckbuilder and #autobattler gamelpay! Very fun, very addictive and definitely one to check out! #indiegame

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My New Favourite Roguelike (9 Kings)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · May 19

Here's one to watch! #Wordatro is an upcoming roguelike word-builder inspired by #Balatro. Create words using upgraded tiles and a range of powerup modifiers to reach your target scores and move up to the next level. One of the most satisfying games I've played in a while!

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What happens when you mix Balatro and Scrabble? (Wordatro!)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · May 9

Can't believe it's been a month already. Here's my #HumbleBundle Smash or Pass review for May 2025. This month's Choice bundle has some interesting inclusions, a bit more obscure than the last collection but there still might be a gem or two in it for you. Check it out!

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SMASH or PASS? Humble Choice - May 2025

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · May 5

Part 8 of #Atomfall is up!

This world continues to amaze with just how many new discoveries there are at every turn. Has our objective just become more clear?

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The Recipe for Druid Fluid (Atomfall - Part 8)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · May 1

Part 7 of #Atomfall is up!

For every answer we find there are 3 more questions. The plot thickens!

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Castle Crasher (Atomfall - Part 7)

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FaintlySaintly @faintlysaintly.bsky.social · Apr 27

More #Atomfall - this one takes us deep into the woods in search of answers. I still have no idea what's going on and I'm loving every minute of it! #letsplay

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The Wicker Man (Atomfall - Part 6)

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