Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

A Diabolical Slot Machine Roguelite For Gambling Addicts | CloverPit

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 5d

Finally got on CloverPit (@panikarcade.bsky.social), a gambling roguelite where you play a cursed slot machine to attempt to pay off your debt. It's so simple, yet... addictive. Vibes are immaculate. Check it:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFMk...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

If Risk of Rain Was An ABSURD & Addictive Bullet Heaven | Megabonk

1 3

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 7d

Finally got around to Megabonk (@megabonk.bsky.social) and yes… it’s as addictive as they say it is. PLUS more. See my first 3 runs here:

youtu.be/NF37kx5KJV4

#IndieGame #IndieCreators #Roguelite

This Crunchy Boomer Shooter is a MASTERPIECE of Game Design | CULTIC: Chapter Two

1 3

Reposted by JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

Mortal Sin💀- Available on Steam! @mortalsingame.bsky.social · 9d

You should check my #indiegame if you are a fan of:
🪓 Brutal melee combat
🌌 Roguelike dungeon crawling
🔪 Dismembering your enemies
🎲 No two runs the same

3 12

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 10d

CULTIC Ch. 2 by @jasozzgames.bsky.social is the best boomer shooter I've played in recent memory. From the game feel (gunplay, movement) to the atmosphere and tension building, it's all FIRE. s/o to @sandboxstrat.com for the key! Check it:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok2R...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

Hotline Miami x John Wick But You're Anubis' Hitman With Spells | Jackal (Demo)

2 7

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 15d

Jackal (by Transhuman Design) is a Hotline Miami-inspired shooter with its own twists. The narrative presentation is slick, it's unforgiving, and the drug-induced spells have potential. It's dope. See it here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6F...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

A Sci Fi Boomer Shooter Roguelite With CRUNCHY Pixel Art | Moros Protocol

1 2 7

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 16d

Moros Protocol (@morosprotocol.bsky.social) is a sci-fi boomer shooter roguelites with immaculate pixel painted visuals and a boss with interesting… ASSets. Check it out here:

youtu.be/jHeo1frg3As?...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

PUNISHING Hand Drawn Bullet Hell Where You Fight The Animator! | ZOE Begone!

1 4

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 19d

ZOE Begone! (s/o to dev @retchyyy.bsky.social for the key!) is a shmup/bullet hell game with a 1930s film-inspired art style, and it's hard as HEYLL. Don't be fooled by the gorgeous animation; you WILL get humbled. See it in action here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E78-...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

Easy to Pick Up But Challenging Horror Action Roguelike! | The Bleakest Keep

2 3

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 22d

The Bleakest Keep (s/o to the dev CacheOfBones for the key!) is a challenging horror-tinged action roguelite with a PSX aesthetic. It's easy to pick up, but harder than you'd initially think. It's dope. Check it out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whrc...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

If Dead Cells Were Cosmic Horror And You Were a Space Samurai | Katanaut

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 27d

Katanaut (@voidmawgames.bsky.social) is a cosmic horror-infused action roguelite inspired by Dead Cells, and it's SICK. I enjoyed every minute, despite getting betrayed... s/o to @piratepr.com for the key! See it for yourself:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXZL...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

The Ability Customization in This MOBA Roguelite is MASSIVE! | Shape of Dreams (Demo)

1 3 7

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 29d

I finally got to playing the Demo for Shape of Dreams, and damn… I understand it now. Who’d have thought a MOBA/roguelite could be so dope??? Check it out here:

youtu.be/vk5UPP0fLNs?...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

CRPG Meets 90s Point & Click With AMAZING Replayability! | Heroes of the Seven Islands

2 6

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Sep 8

A CRPG mixed with 90s point and click games? Well, that's what @heroes7islands.bsky.social is. It's charming and chill. s/o to @2leftthumbs.bsky.social for the key! Check it out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjzR...

#IndieCreators #IndieGame #CRPG

Super Slept-On Underrated Indie Hidden Gem Hollow Knight Silksong

2 6

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Sep 6

So I played a little unknown, underrated indie game called Hollow Knight: Silksong. You prob haven't heard of it.... Check it out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCg-...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

This Beat 'Em Up Action-Roguelite Might Be a SLEEPER HIT | Star Fire: Eternal Cycle

3 4

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is a surprisingly well polished beat em up roguelite with insane build crafting potential. It’s fun and chaotic; I’m surprised it hasn’t been talked about more. Vid below:

youtu.be/oRb79axBoiI?...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

This Over the Top $5 Roguelite is PACKED With Crazy Content | Stick it to the Stickman

3 5

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Stick it to the Stickman by @freelives.bsky.social (dev) and @devolverdigital.com (pub) has an INSANE content-to-value ratio. Prob one of my most anticipated indie games in recent memory. For $5? It's def a steal. Vid on it below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW0D...

#IndieCreators #IndieGame

Build Combos & Fight YOUR Way in This Well Polished 2D Roguelite | Ovis Loop

2 4

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ovis Loop by LiFuel games is satisfying to play--it has combo crafting and fast-paced action. It's def a standout roguelite this year. You should play it. (video below). Also, shoutout to @kepler-interactive.bsky.social for the review key!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y9h...

#IndieCreators #IndieGame

I Beat OFF and It Changed My Outlook On Life | Review

2 2

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Aug 26

I beat @offtherpg.com and it was a WILD experience. I promise it's not what you think... and, though I'm late to finally making the vid (*sigh*, life), I'd like shoutout to @piratepr.com for the review key!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItiW...

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

This Dark Fantasy FPS-Melee Roguelite is BRUTALLY Fun | Mortal Sin

2 4

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Aug 16

Finally got a vid up for @mortalsingame.bsky.social one of my fav action roguelites EVER. I've had it for a while and been following the (solo!)dev's progress, playing through multiple iterations of the game. It's fire. You should play it.

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPqA...

One of the BEST Looking Hand Drawn JRPGs is Finally Here! | Artis Impact

3 4

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Aug 14

The struggle of working full time office job and only wanting to spend all day recording videos about indie games is so real.

If I made enough money to pay an editor that would be sick, but the gag is that I’d have to keep working and moving up to make more money just to pay them.

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Aug 10

@artis-impact.bsky.social is one of the best looking indie JRPGs I've played recently. It's all hand-drawn, is inspired by manga/comic books, and is done by one person. You should probably play it. S/O to @kepler-interactive.bsky.social for the key!

#IndieGame #IndieCreators

youtu.be/_V1XLGu-lmg

What You Get When You Mix King's Field & Survival Crafting - Nox Mortalis

3 7

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Aug 2

Nox Mortalis by @mrgemezl.bsky.social is a retro-style survival crafting game similar in style to King's Field with TONS of atmosphere. I had hella fun playing it. Vid here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jkf...

#IndieCreators #IndieGame

This Publisher Curated 3 Obscure (and PEAK) Roguelikes

2 3

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Jul 24

I played 3 roguelikes all published by @2leftthumbs.bsky.social. You should play them. (Vid link below). Support the devs:

Novus Orbis - @seizogames.bsky.social
Schism - Fami (they're on Twitter)
Picayune Dreams - @stepford.newgrounds.com

Video:
youtu.be/kaWfdELTBD8

#IndieCreators #IndieGame

5 18

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Jul 15

Some (questionably) fun times playing Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion by @bubbydarkstar.bsky.social. The character designs, hand-drawn sprites, and unhinged dialogue stood out most to me. It's hard to explain. Just... play it.

#indiecreators #indiegame

youtu.be/duFy9sYNmb0

A Nostalgic Game Where You Swap AND Redesign Textures | Ruffy and the Riverside Review

1 3

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Jul 7

Hi. I commented this on your Twitter post too, so I apologize in advance. But I’m wondering if there’ll be review keys available to apply for? I had a lotta fun on the playtest version and would love to cover the full release on my channel!

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Jul 2

Indie games.

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · Jun 30

My review for @zockrateslabs.bsky.social's Ruffy and the Riverside is finally up! It's a nostalgic platformer with an INSANELY dope texture-swapping mechanic. Shoutout to
@piratepr.com for the review key! Vid here:

#IndieCreators #IndieGame

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux8-...