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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · 3d

IGR's fave time of year (besides GOTY) the annual list for #HalloweenGames! You're sure to discover something new for the fall season! >>>
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Top 13 Halloween Games for 2025 - Indie Game Reviewer - The Best Indie Games

We have tricks and treats aplenty to help usher in the autumn with 13 indie games that are perfect for spooky season celebrations!

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Infinitywaltz @infinitywaltz.bsky.social · 3d

My newest @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social article!

This one was a little bit of a suprise, but I got to play Frogblock at a day job event and just had to write it up.

Check out Frogblock if you like M.C. Escher and frogs.

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Frogblock Preview – Escher-Inspired Amphibian

Frogblock combines relaxing seasonal atmospheric with thought-provoking puzzles based on optical illusions. Read more in our preview.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · 5d

Our latest review from Greg Costikyan: Desert Angels Review - Blowing Things Up in an Ancient Junkyard >>
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Desert Angels Review - Blowing Things Up in an Ancient Junkyard

Desert Angels combines a walking simulator with a first-person shooter...but with no enemies to shoot. Read more...

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · 23d

Sorry for your loss. A beautiful entity

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · 25d

R.I.P.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · 25d

Concierge Review - A Supernatural Stay at a Haunting Hotel >>>
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Release today on #STEAM
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Concierge Review - A Supernatural Stay at a Haunting Hotel

Concierge is a supernatural adventure game about an abandoned hotel, but do its puzzles overshadow its ghost stories? Read our full review...

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · 26d

Strange Antiquities Review - Objects of Power >>>
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Strange Antiquities Review - Objects of Power

Strange Antiquities delivers an approachable simulation experience that, while a bit safe, is sure to please fans of Strange Horticulture.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Sep 9

Folk Tales: Alageyik Preview - Uneven Atmosphere (Early Access) >>>
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Folk Tales: Alageyik Preview - Uneven Atmosphere (Early Access)

Folk Tales: Alageyik is a surreal horror game that attempts to balance tension-filled gameplay with unsettling narrative elements.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Sep 3

10 Games to Play After You Finish Hollow Knight: #Silksong indiegamereviewer.com/10-games-to-...

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10 Games To Play After You Finish Hollow Knight: Silksong

The long wait for Silksong is over, but what happens next after you finish it? We recommend you give one of these other excellent games a try!

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Sep 2

Kimono Cats Review – Friendly Feline Festivities
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Kimono Cats Review – Friendly Feline Festivities

Kimono Cats embraces everything that makes mobile social games a fun addiction while eschewing the cynical elements.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are thrilled to welcome #gamedesign legend Greg Costikyan to the writing team at IGR.

Tiny Bookshop - Cozy Narrative Business Sim >>
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Tiny Bookshop - Cozy Narrative Business Sim

Tiny Bookshop is a cozy business sim with narrative aspects and an engaging book-selling system featuring real-world books.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Aug 29

Buccaneers: Shipshape Review - Beat 'em Up Booty >>> indiegamereviewer.com/buccaneers-s...

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Buccaneers: Shipshape Review - Beat 'em Up Booty

Buccaneers: Shipshape re-imagines a forgotten game into a gorgeous, classic beat 'em up guaranteed to bring a smile to any 90s arcade kid.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Cup Dragon Games @cupdragongames.bsky.social · Aug 22

Throwback to when this happened…The culprit has since been removed ❌🐸❌ #indiedev #devlog #gamedev

IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Veil of the Skies Review - Survival Isn't Just a Game >>>
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Veil of the Skies Review - Survival Isn't Just a Game

Veil of the Skies is about the search for those lost in a post-apocalyptic world, but does its gameplay interfere with its themes? Read on...

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Aug 17

Kabuki Fire #IndieGame Review - A Frenzied Fiery Free-for-All >>>
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Kabuki Fire Review - A Frenzied Fiery Free-for-All

Kabuki Fire s an old school light gun game that's all about getting the highest score. Read more in our full review.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Aug 6

15 Amazing Indie Games That Are Completely Free >>>
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15 Amazing Indie Games That Are Completely Free

Sometimes times get tough and you need to game on a budget. Thankfully, the indie scene has you covered: these incredible games are all free.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Jul 25

Why did @fictivetruism.bsky.social call this one of the best #indiegames of 2025 (so far)?

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Review - A Soulful Snake indiegamereviewer.com/kulebra-and-...

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Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Review - A Soulful Snake

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo is a game about helping others resolve the issues keeping their souls from moving on. Read more...

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Jul 25

DisCoDevs Games Bundle Celebrates Disability Pride Month indiegamereviewer.com/discodevs-ga...

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DiscoDevs Game Bundle Celebrates Disability Pride Month

With 14 games for $10, the DiscoDevs Game Bundle on Itch.io celebrates game developers with disabilities during Disability Pride Month.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Jul 17

V's Rage Preview - V for Video Game Vendetta >>>

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V's Rage Preview - V for Video Game Vendetta

V's Rage is a comedic homage to classic arcade beat-'em-ups and shoot-'em'-ups. Read our preview of this action mash-up to learn more.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Jul 17

Pls try again there was a db issue

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · Jun 21

👐🏽Out of Hands Review - A Dreamy Deck-Builder
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Out of Hands Review - A Dreamy Deck-Builder

Out of Hands is a fantastic dream-exploring journey about life and what it means to heal. Read our complete review.

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Zeboyd Digital Entertainment @zeboydgames.bsky.social · May 28

10 Must-Play Indie Games for Anime Fans. From @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social

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10 Must-Play Indie Games For Anime Fans

From mecha to magical girl to slice of life, anime rules. If you agree, you owe it to yourself to give these Japan-tastic games a look.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · May 24

Aeruta Preview – Light and Fluffy (Early Access) >>>
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Aeruta Preview – Light and Fluffy (Early Access) - Indie Game Reviewer - The Best Indie Games

Aeruta is an engaging combination of side-scrolling combat and light shop management wrapped in a sweet, fluffy anime crust. Read on...

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · May 22

White Knuckle Preview - Death Grip (Early Access) >>>
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White Knuckle Preview - Death Grip (Early Access)

White Knuckle is a tense, challenging first-person platformer Rogue-like with rusty, crusty vibes that'll have you coming back for more.

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IndieGameReviewer.com @indiegamereviewer.bsky.social · May 8

Hook: Complete Edition Review - Get Hooked All Over Again
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Hook: Complete Edition Review - Get Hooked All Over Again - Indie Game Reviewer - The Best Indie Games

Hook: Complete Edition by Maciej Targoni is an enjoyable, minimalistic puzzle game about pressing buttons. Read more...

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