Simon Smith
@sitorimon.bsky.social
Creator behind Higher Plain Music, Higher Plain Games, I Love Disaster Movies and various other indie creative projects. Content and service designer by day. Indie games / music for the soul.
Ladytron announce 8th studio album with new single ‘Kingdom Undersea’
Ladytron gives us their version of disco, for their most danceable album yet.
Ladytron gives us their version of disco, for their most danceable album yet.
Ladytron announce 8th studio album with new single ‘Kingdom Undersea’
Ladytron gives us their version of disco, for their most danceable album yet.
higherplainmusic.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Ladytron announce 8th studio album with new single ‘Kingdom Undersea’
Ladytron gives us their version of disco, for their most danceable album yet.
Ladytron gives us their version of disco, for their most danceable album yet.
Hideaki Masago – Jomon Journey Review
Flutes, kalimba, and Yae's motherly folk voice collide in an album designed to heal.
Flutes, kalimba, and Yae's motherly folk voice collide in an album designed to heal.
Hideaki Masago – Jomon Journey Review
Flutes, kalimba, and Yae's motherly folk voice collide in an album designed to heal.
higherplainmusic.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Hideaki Masago – Jomon Journey Review
Flutes, kalimba, and Yae's motherly folk voice collide in an album designed to heal.
Flutes, kalimba, and Yae's motherly folk voice collide in an album designed to heal.
Desert Race Adventures – Review
What if The Oregon Trail was actually a rally race?
What if The Oregon Trail was actually a rally race?
Desert Race Adventures – Review
What if The Oregon Trail was actually a rally race?
higherplaingames.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Desert Race Adventures – Review
What if The Oregon Trail was actually a rally race?
What if The Oregon Trail was actually a rally race?
New inkle alert! Easy S-tier storytellers. I am excited.
Today is the day to tell a strange story.
The long version we'll tell later, but the short version is this. In an attic, in his late great-uncle's house, @jon.inkle.co found a locked trunk. It took twenty years to open. Last summer he did.
Inside was a wiring diagram, and a stack of books.
The long version we'll tell later, but the short version is this. In an attic, in his late great-uncle's house, @jon.inkle.co found a locked trunk. It took twenty years to open. Last summer he did.
Inside was a wiring diagram, and a stack of books.
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
New inkle alert! Easy S-tier storytellers. I am excited.
Second this. I scored Raji an 8/10 before it was made even better with its update refresh. Such a vibrant and rich world to explore.
Raji: An Ancient Epic is such a wonderful action platform from 2020. Beyond stoked to see a sequel in the works.
If that teaser at the end of the show piqued your interest, I cannot recommend the original enough; especially for only $6.24 right now.
If that teaser at the end of the show piqued your interest, I cannot recommend the original enough; especially for only $6.24 right now.
Save 75% on Raji: An Ancient Epic on Steam
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To re...
store.steampowered.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Second this. I scored Raji an 8/10 before it was made even better with its update refresh. Such a vibrant and rich world to explore.
My YouTube views are up significantly and most of the jump seems to be down to YouTube advertising but not through me. Its other people advertising my videos. I am going to leave this experiment running to see what impact it has. The CPM is almost zero for these views which seems odd.
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
My YouTube views are up significantly and most of the jump seems to be down to YouTube advertising but not through me. Its other people advertising my videos. I am going to leave this experiment running to see what impact it has. The CPM is almost zero for these views which seems odd.
Been a bit unwell the last few days, so apologies for the lack of written content. I'm catching up now.
November 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Been a bit unwell the last few days, so apologies for the lack of written content. I'm catching up now.
Formula Legends Tech Power Pack and Upcoming Very Hard Patch Preview
Three excellent new cars and a slew of improvements... including a new difficulty challenge!
Three excellent new cars and a slew of improvements... including a new difficulty challenge!
Formula Legends Tech Power Pack and Upcoming Very Hard Patch Preview
Three excellent new cars and a slew of improvements... including a new difficulty challenge!
higherplaingames.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Formula Legends Tech Power Pack and Upcoming Very Hard Patch Preview
Three excellent new cars and a slew of improvements... including a new difficulty challenge!
Three excellent new cars and a slew of improvements... including a new difficulty challenge!
Assetto Corsa Rally – Early Access Initial Impressions
The potential to be a genre defining title.
The potential to be a genre defining title.
Assetto Corsa Rally – Early Access Initial Impressions
The potential to be a genre defining title.
higherplaingames.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Assetto Corsa Rally – Early Access Initial Impressions
The potential to be a genre defining title.
The potential to be a genre defining title.
Arcana return after five years with new single, album coming 2026
Returning back to their neoclassical dark wave roots, 30 years in the making.
Returning back to their neoclassical dark wave roots, 30 years in the making.
Arcana return after five years with new single, album coming 2026
Returning back to their neoclassical dark wave roots, 30 years in the making.
higherplainmusic.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Arcana return after five years with new single, album coming 2026
Returning back to their neoclassical dark wave roots, 30 years in the making.
Returning back to their neoclassical dark wave roots, 30 years in the making.
Ed & Edda Grand Prix: Racing Champions – Review
This movie tie-in kart racer is better than it has any right to be.
This movie tie-in kart racer is better than it has any right to be.
Ed & Edda Grand Prix: Racing Champions – Review
This movie tie-in kart racer is better than it has any right to be.
higherplaingames.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Ed & Edda Grand Prix: Racing Champions – Review
This movie tie-in kart racer is better than it has any right to be.
This movie tie-in kart racer is better than it has any right to be.
AQUARIUMS – Review
Wooden jump scares and stuttery glitches drag down the well-crafted atmosphere of liminal space beauty and horror.
Wooden jump scares and stuttery glitches drag down the well-crafted atmosphere of liminal space beauty and horror.
AQUARIUMS – Review
Wooden jump scares and stuttery glitches drag down the well-crafted atmosphere of liminal space beauty and horror.
higherplaingames.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
AQUARIUMS – Review
Wooden jump scares and stuttery glitches drag down the well-crafted atmosphere of liminal space beauty and horror.
Wooden jump scares and stuttery glitches drag down the well-crafted atmosphere of liminal space beauty and horror.
VORON: Raven’s Story – Review
A cawker of a bird flight simulator, with some challenging puzzles and emotional story too.
A cawker of a bird flight simulator, with some challenging puzzles and emotional story too.
VORON: Raven’s Story – Review
A cawker of a bird flight simulator, with some challenging puzzles and emotional story too.
higherplaingames.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
VORON: Raven’s Story – Review
A cawker of a bird flight simulator, with some challenging puzzles and emotional story too.
A cawker of a bird flight simulator, with some challenging puzzles and emotional story too.
Introducing… Mosaics
Indie rock to score your UK drama montages to.
Indie rock to score your UK drama montages to.
Introducing… Mosaics
Indie rock to score your UK drama montages to.
higherplainmusic.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Introducing… Mosaics
Indie rock to score your UK drama montages to.
Indie rock to score your UK drama montages to.
Bill Brennan & Andy McNeill – ‘Dreaming in Gamelan’ Review
The gamelan at its beautifully ethereal best.
The gamelan at its beautifully ethereal best.
Bill Brennan & Andy McNeill – ‘Dreaming in Gamelan’ Review
The gamelan at its beautifully ethereal best.
higherplainmusic.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Bill Brennan & Andy McNeill – ‘Dreaming in Gamelan’ Review
The gamelan at its beautifully ethereal best.
The gamelan at its beautifully ethereal best.
Finally got to playing Lumines Arise... wow, what an audio-visual feast. I am terrible at Lumines, but it is a glorious experience.
November 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Finally got to playing Lumines Arise... wow, what an audio-visual feast. I am terrible at Lumines, but it is a glorious experience.
Reposted by Simon Smith
It’s 2010, AAA is chasing bullshit trends, leaving behind opportunities for small indies with good new tools and respect for the medium
It’s 2025, AAA is chasing bullshit trends, leaving behind opportunities for small indies with good new tools and respect for the medium
It’s 2025, AAA is chasing bullshit trends, leaving behind opportunities for small indies with good new tools and respect for the medium
a drawing of a man with a blue eye and the website chaptertwo-thepacnw.tumblr.com in the corner
Alt: Dr Manhattan
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
It’s 2010, AAA is chasing bullshit trends, leaving behind opportunities for small indies with good new tools and respect for the medium
It’s 2025, AAA is chasing bullshit trends, leaving behind opportunities for small indies with good new tools and respect for the medium
It’s 2025, AAA is chasing bullshit trends, leaving behind opportunities for small indies with good new tools and respect for the medium
Hard agree. Ribbit King is glorious and still holds up today.
You can't call yourself a gamer until you've played Ribbit King.
GOTY all years
GOTY all years
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Hard agree. Ribbit King is glorious and still holds up today.
Exclusive Preview: Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu has a new stage coming!
Exclusive footage of Shika Shika Deer Town from this 1-4 player party classic in waiting.
Exclusive footage of Shika Shika Deer Town from this 1-4 player party classic in waiting.
Exclusive Preview: Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu has a new stage coming!
Exclusive footage of Shika Shika Deer Town from this 1-4 player party classic in waiting.
higherplaingames.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Exclusive Preview: Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu has a new stage coming!
Exclusive footage of Shika Shika Deer Town from this 1-4 player party classic in waiting.
Exclusive footage of Shika Shika Deer Town from this 1-4 player party classic in waiting.
Adore this game! Anyone who enjoys narrative focused games and especially those who remember the best days of internet communities in the early 2000s should enjoy VIDEOVERSE.
📢 Exciting news! 📢
VIDEOVERSE will be coming to consoles on...
✨November 14th✨
The port includes all post-PC launch updates plus new Japanese localisation 🇯🇵
Please share! ❤️
#indiegame #visualnovel #gaming
VIDEOVERSE will be coming to consoles on...
✨November 14th✨
The port includes all post-PC launch updates plus new Japanese localisation 🇯🇵
Please share! ❤️
#indiegame #visualnovel #gaming
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Adore this game! Anyone who enjoys narrative focused games and especially those who remember the best days of internet communities in the early 2000s should enjoy VIDEOVERSE.
Consonance – Review
These minimalist jigsaw puzzles don't stop moving whilst you attempt to solve them!
These minimalist jigsaw puzzles don't stop moving whilst you attempt to solve them!
Consonance – Review
These minimalist jigsaw puzzles don't stop moving whilst you attempt to solve them!
higherplaingames.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Consonance – Review
These minimalist jigsaw puzzles don't stop moving whilst you attempt to solve them!
These minimalist jigsaw puzzles don't stop moving whilst you attempt to solve them!
Walls and Tower Party – Review
A traditional-style board game that feels like it was made in 1989.
A traditional-style board game that feels like it was made in 1989.
Walls and Tower Party – Review
A traditional-style board game that feels like it was made in 1989.
higherplaingames.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Walls and Tower Party – Review
A traditional-style board game that feels like it was made in 1989.
A traditional-style board game that feels like it was made in 1989.
A lost Cocteau Twins 1996 webcast concert has been unearthed and remastered
This remastered concert from the 'Milk and Kisses' tour is unmissable.
This remastered concert from the 'Milk and Kisses' tour is unmissable.
A lost Cocteau Twins 1996 webcast concert has been unearthed and remastered
This remastered concert from the 'Milk and Kisses' tour is unmissable.
higherplainmusic.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A lost Cocteau Twins 1996 webcast concert has been unearthed and remastered
This remastered concert from the 'Milk and Kisses' tour is unmissable.
This remastered concert from the 'Milk and Kisses' tour is unmissable.
Delighted to say that web traffic to Higher Plain Music is up about 25% since the site redesign. It is coming from visitors reading more articles rather than a huge traffic spike (although it has increased). Pleased I slogged over that now.
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Delighted to say that web traffic to Higher Plain Music is up about 25% since the site redesign. It is coming from visitors reading more articles rather than a huge traffic spike (although it has increased). Pleased I slogged over that now.
Reposted by Simon Smith
