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· Oct 2
Behind every indie game is a real person bringing it to life.
And Indieformer? It was just me, Josh — curating gems so you could search less, and play more.
Now it’s two of us: Clem’s joined in to help build this thing out, bringing his sharp eye for hidden gems (and countless hours of playtime).
And Indieformer? It was just me, Josh — curating gems so you could search less, and play more.
Now it’s two of us: Clem’s joined in to help build this thing out, bringing his sharp eye for hidden gems (and countless hours of playtime).
I’ve been playing for like 30 mins and Pokémon hits me with this existential bullet right up front.
bro… 🥲
bro… 🥲
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I’ve been playing for like 30 mins and Pokémon hits me with this existential bullet right up front.
bro… 🥲
bro… 🥲
It's time for a sale! 🤠
But not our sale — I have nothing to sell you — except for a completely free, hand-picked calendar of great indie gems. There's always a sale on somewhere (yes we mark which games are on sale), so go support a game dev!
waypoint.indieformer.com
But not our sale — I have nothing to sell you — except for a completely free, hand-picked calendar of great indie gems. There's always a sale on somewhere (yes we mark which games are on sale), so go support a game dev!
waypoint.indieformer.com
Waypoint — Indie Game Release Calendar
A visual calendar built for indie games. Scroll through releases, discover hidden gems, and never miss what's new. Curated by Indieformer.
waypoint.indieformer.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It's time for a sale! 🤠
But not our sale — I have nothing to sell you — except for a completely free, hand-picked calendar of great indie gems. There's always a sale on somewhere (yes we mark which games are on sale), so go support a game dev!
waypoint.indieformer.com
But not our sale — I have nothing to sell you — except for a completely free, hand-picked calendar of great indie gems. There's always a sale on somewhere (yes we mark which games are on sale), so go support a game dev!
waypoint.indieformer.com
Not something I’d normally post, but I’m a human too. My wife gave birth only 48 hours ago, and we’re settling right back at home adjusting to keeping another human safe and sound.
It can be hard to pause for a moment to take in the whirlwind around us.
Everything still running as normal 🥰
It can be hard to pause for a moment to take in the whirlwind around us.
Everything still running as normal 🥰
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Not something I’d normally post, but I’m a human too. My wife gave birth only 48 hours ago, and we’re settling right back at home adjusting to keeping another human safe and sound.
It can be hard to pause for a moment to take in the whirlwind around us.
Everything still running as normal 🥰
It can be hard to pause for a moment to take in the whirlwind around us.
Everything still running as normal 🥰
I had a great chat with @sotodev.bsky.social about his upcoming handcrafted shooting, Cardboard Cowboy. He was fortunate enough to secure $100,000 USD from @blueoceangames.bsky.social to get this out into the world.
Give it a read (and a playtest) → www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
Give it a read (and a playtest) → www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
#55 | Cardboard Cowboy
From a flat idea to full funding — how one dev turned cardboard into conviction.
www.indieformer.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I had a great chat with @sotodev.bsky.social about his upcoming handcrafted shooting, Cardboard Cowboy. He was fortunate enough to secure $100,000 USD from @blueoceangames.bsky.social to get this out into the world.
Give it a read (and a playtest) → www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
Give it a read (and a playtest) → www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
Reposted by Indieformer
Look mom we're on TV!
at @indieformer.com is an honorary gunslinger of the flatlands for covering Cardboard Cowboy. We tip out hat to you🌵
www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
at @indieformer.com is an honorary gunslinger of the flatlands for covering Cardboard Cowboy. We tip out hat to you🌵
www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
#55 | Cardboard Cowboy
From a flat idea to full funding — how one dev turned cardboard into conviction.
www.indieformer.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Look mom we're on TV!
at @indieformer.com is an honorary gunslinger of the flatlands for covering Cardboard Cowboy. We tip out hat to you🌵
www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
at @indieformer.com is an honorary gunslinger of the flatlands for covering Cardboard Cowboy. We tip out hat to you🌵
www.indieformer.com/p/cardboard-...
First position in the bookmark bar is a very serious accolade
This is a masterpiece! 🤯 omg the localization + hover-over trailer too!
*INSTANT ADD TO 1st IN MY BOOKMARK BAR*
After years of adding games manually to notebooks, app calendars, project management services & 3 different whiteboards THIS is what we needed.
💯x🙏Thank you!
👉 waypoint.indieformer.com
*INSTANT ADD TO 1st IN MY BOOKMARK BAR*
After years of adding games manually to notebooks, app calendars, project management services & 3 different whiteboards THIS is what we needed.
💯x🙏Thank you!
👉 waypoint.indieformer.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
First position in the bookmark bar is a very serious accolade
Culling is part of the game, and it sucks. But I will try my best to not have an unengaged email list. We already had a ~40% open rate before this cull, so I'm keen to see if that number goes up.
Back to the 2000 readers who love the wraps up we're making.
Back to the 2000 readers who love the wraps up we're making.
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Culling is part of the game, and it sucks. But I will try my best to not have an unengaged email list. We already had a ~40% open rate before this cull, so I'm keen to see if that number goes up.
Back to the 2000 readers who love the wraps up we're making.
Back to the 2000 readers who love the wraps up we're making.
Whilst Waypoint grows, we wanted a way that could subtly highlight games we back that little bit more. What better than a little sheen effect?
We'll be going back and adding some in. Have a browse → waypoint.indieformer.com
We'll be going back and adding some in. Have a browse → waypoint.indieformer.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Whilst Waypoint grows, we wanted a way that could subtly highlight games we back that little bit more. What better than a little sheen effect?
We'll be going back and adding some in. Have a browse → waypoint.indieformer.com
We'll be going back and adding some in. Have a browse → waypoint.indieformer.com
We’re back with another batch of indies worth your time.
We added 18 new Early Access titles to Waypoint — and I’ve pulled together a quick wrap on 10 of them: www.indieformer.com/p/indievelop...
If you want the full list, have a poke around Waypoint and see what grabs you: waypoint.indieformer.com
We added 18 new Early Access titles to Waypoint — and I’ve pulled together a quick wrap on 10 of them: www.indieformer.com/p/indievelop...
If you want the full list, have a poke around Waypoint and see what grabs you: waypoint.indieformer.com
#54 | Indievelopment: Nov 25
A colourful clash of worlds: roll the dice, sculpt continents, rebuild kingdoms, raid derelict ships, and stitch together whatever limbs get you through the run.
www.indieformer.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
We’re back with another batch of indies worth your time.
We added 18 new Early Access titles to Waypoint — and I’ve pulled together a quick wrap on 10 of them: www.indieformer.com/p/indievelop...
If you want the full list, have a poke around Waypoint and see what grabs you: waypoint.indieformer.com
We added 18 new Early Access titles to Waypoint — and I’ve pulled together a quick wrap on 10 of them: www.indieformer.com/p/indievelop...
If you want the full list, have a poke around Waypoint and see what grabs you: waypoint.indieformer.com
Upcoming releases 🥹
We finally got our Steam Publisher page up and running 🎉
GETTING REAL
We finally got our Steam Publisher page up and running 🎉
GETTING REAL
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Upcoming releases 🥹
We finally got our Steam Publisher page up and running 🎉
GETTING REAL
We finally got our Steam Publisher page up and running 🎉
GETTING REAL
Honoured to be mentioned alongside @clemmygames.bsky.social in this little write up: world.hey.com/nathanielbuc...
How to Find a Good Video Game
I'd like to make a statement: of all the forms of visual/audio entertainment out there, video games continue to be one of the best and most-developed forms available to the public. Sure, you can read...
world.hey.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Honoured to be mentioned alongside @clemmygames.bsky.social in this little write up: world.hey.com/nathanielbuc...
Reposted by Indieformer
Here's a game NO ONE is talking about.
A pixel-perfect throwback where Van Helsing and his loyal hound take on a vampire with a puppy problem.
PURE ARCADE GOODNESS
A pixel-perfect throwback where Van Helsing and his loyal hound take on a vampire with a puppy problem.
PURE ARCADE GOODNESS
November 1, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Here's a game NO ONE is talking about.
A pixel-perfect throwback where Van Helsing and his loyal hound take on a vampire with a puppy problem.
PURE ARCADE GOODNESS
A pixel-perfect throwback where Van Helsing and his loyal hound take on a vampire with a puppy problem.
PURE ARCADE GOODNESS
Latest Showcase is out for October!
And more importantly, your monthly reminder to see what's been added to Waypoint → waypoint.indieformer.com
- 15 Showcase games
- ✦ 10 Hidden Gems
- 16 extras
To be exact 👀
Read the highlights → www.indieformer.com/p/showcase1025
And more importantly, your monthly reminder to see what's been added to Waypoint → waypoint.indieformer.com
- 15 Showcase games
- ✦ 10 Hidden Gems
- 16 extras
To be exact 👀
Read the highlights → www.indieformer.com/p/showcase1025
#53 | Showcase: Oct 25
Games about cycles, chances, and what happens when you hit replay. From coded loops to spinning reels, these worlds twist the rules until luck, logic, and timing collide.
www.indieformer.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Latest Showcase is out for October!
And more importantly, your monthly reminder to see what's been added to Waypoint → waypoint.indieformer.com
- 15 Showcase games
- ✦ 10 Hidden Gems
- 16 extras
To be exact 👀
Read the highlights → www.indieformer.com/p/showcase1025
And more importantly, your monthly reminder to see what's been added to Waypoint → waypoint.indieformer.com
- 15 Showcase games
- ✦ 10 Hidden Gems
- 16 extras
To be exact 👀
Read the highlights → www.indieformer.com/p/showcase1025
People ask me all the time how games get featured or added to Waypoint.
There’s no secret form, algorithm, or paid slot. I just find games that feel right.
Usually means I’ve watched the trailer, read through the Steam page/website, checked reviews, and came away thinking "yeah, I’d buy that".
There’s no secret form, algorithm, or paid slot. I just find games that feel right.
Usually means I’ve watched the trailer, read through the Steam page/website, checked reviews, and came away thinking "yeah, I’d buy that".
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
People ask me all the time how games get featured or added to Waypoint.
There’s no secret form, algorithm, or paid slot. I just find games that feel right.
Usually means I’ve watched the trailer, read through the Steam page/website, checked reviews, and came away thinking "yeah, I’d buy that".
There’s no secret form, algorithm, or paid slot. I just find games that feel right.
Usually means I’ve watched the trailer, read through the Steam page/website, checked reviews, and came away thinking "yeah, I’d buy that".
All *serious* websites have dark mode.
Jokes aside, we've got dark mode now 🎉
Jokes aside, we've got dark mode now 🎉
October 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
All *serious* websites have dark mode.
Jokes aside, we've got dark mode now 🎉
Jokes aside, we've got dark mode now 🎉
the slight animation between the game art and the trailer 😮💨🤌
October 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
the slight animation between the game art and the trailer 😮💨🤌
There's been some great releases this month, and still a few to come!
October 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
There's been some great releases this month, and still a few to come!
Reposted by Indieformer
Solo devs and very small teams often have this inherent cringe about the idea of making people pay $20 or $10 or even $5 for their little game and I can't emphasize enough how much you have to grab that cringing impulse within yourself and strangle it to death
October 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Solo devs and very small teams often have this inherent cringe about the idea of making people pay $20 or $10 or even $5 for their little game and I can't emphasize enough how much you have to grab that cringing impulse within yourself and strangle it to death
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Jokes aside, Waypoint is still Indieformer's calendar, but this is a great new one from Steam!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/593...
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Jokes aside, Waypoint is still Indieformer's calendar, but this is a great new one from Steam!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/593...
Steam News - A new way to discover new & upcoming games: Personal Calendar - Steam News
Steam Labs Experiment 16: A calendar of recent and upcoming releases, full of personalized recommendations for you
store.steampowered.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
wE did iT FirSt
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hahaha
ha...
Jokes aside, Waypoint is still Indieformer's calendar, but this is a great new one from Steam!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/593...
ha
hahaha
ha...
Jokes aside, Waypoint is still Indieformer's calendar, but this is a great new one from Steam!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/593...
very VERY excited to announce that we are publishing
@dragonfodderhq.bsky.social
🎉
When this landed in my inbox, the hand-drawn art immediately caught my attention so I had to reach out. Lots of back and forth later, and here we are, wetting our pants a little.
I made this overview myself 🥹
@dragonfodderhq.bsky.social
🎉
When this landed in my inbox, the hand-drawn art immediately caught my attention so I had to reach out. Lots of back and forth later, and here we are, wetting our pants a little.
I made this overview myself 🥹
October 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
very VERY excited to announce that we are publishing
@dragonfodderhq.bsky.social
🎉
When this landed in my inbox, the hand-drawn art immediately caught my attention so I had to reach out. Lots of back and forth later, and here we are, wetting our pants a little.
I made this overview myself 🥹
@dragonfodderhq.bsky.social
🎉
When this landed in my inbox, the hand-drawn art immediately caught my attention so I had to reach out. Lots of back and forth later, and here we are, wetting our pants a little.
I made this overview myself 🥹
One month at a time.
April 2024 has been filled!
April 2024 has been filled!
October 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
One month at a time.
April 2024 has been filled!
April 2024 has been filled!
PAX Aus was excellent this year, and my small wrap is live!
www.indieformer.com/p/pax-aus-2025
Featuring these lovely devs:
@justcamh.bsky.social @cassbaygames.bsky.social
www.indieformer.com/p/pax-aus-2025
Featuring these lovely devs:
@justcamh.bsky.social @cassbaygames.bsky.social
#50 | Faces, Feels, and Finds from PAX Aus 2025
Good people, great games, and a reminder that screens can’t replace a real chat.
www.indieformer.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
PAX Aus was excellent this year, and my small wrap is live!
www.indieformer.com/p/pax-aus-2025
Featuring these lovely devs:
@justcamh.bsky.social @cassbaygames.bsky.social
www.indieformer.com/p/pax-aus-2025
Featuring these lovely devs:
@justcamh.bsky.social @cassbaygames.bsky.social
@kimchica.bsky.socials is a POWERHOUSE for the indie game community. If you aren’t following her and Wholesome Games then you’re missing out.
Great to be able to meet and chat at PAX!
Great to be able to meet and chat at PAX!
October 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
@kimchica.bsky.socials is a POWERHOUSE for the indie game community. If you aren’t following her and Wholesome Games then you’re missing out.
Great to be able to meet and chat at PAX!
Great to be able to meet and chat at PAX!