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Where Madness and Mischief Meet. Media outlet focused on "hidden gem" indie games. Interviews, News, Reviews, Features and more! Get lost in the world of #IndieGames. https://nevermoreniche.com/ Business Inquires: [email protected]

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Jun 19

We had to make a few changes, in order to bring you the very best showcase we possibly can. Mark your calendars. It all starts next Thursday, June 26th.
#MoonliteMadnessShowcase

NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 7d

We had a blast trying out @goblincleanup.bsky.social, the new game from developer Crisalu Games and published by @team17.com.

Read our full Early Access review on our website: nevermoreniche.com/2025/10/01/g...

Watch the full gameplay session on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/sfDSGTRmLD0

NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 12d

#Review: Nearly perfect, Motorslice's demo, from @regularstudio.bsky.social has the look, feel and sound of an incredible game already.
If you're looking for a parkour platformer game that will blow your socks off, look no further. Try it out, today!

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The Motorslice Demo is a Cut Above the Rest!

Inspired by the Prince of Persia series in both its gameplay style and high-lethality, Motorslice is a fresh chip off of the block!

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 20d

Ooooh! Looks like a lot of fun. It's going on our list!

NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 20d

#Review: Stressed? Looking for a hoppin' good time? We recommend checking out #Seafrog from #OhMyMeGames. Combining platformer mechanics with pro skater moves, and sprinkling in puzzles the game is a heck of a ride!
Read our full review:
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Seafrog is a Hoppin' Good Time

Seafrog's infectiously fun energy and inspired traversal method make for a refreshing if somewhat tricky puzzle platformer.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 22d

Announced by @saltstonestudios.bsky.social and @fellowtraveller.games, The Hearth & Harbour is a new RPG, story-driven game set in The Pale Beyond universe. Play as Kit, owner of a restaurant in Lewthport, a town on the brink of war.

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Story-Driven Restaurant RPG: The Hearth & Harbour has been announced by Saltstone Studios

The Hearth & Harbour, a story-driven RPG about managing a restaurant, has been announced by Saltstone Studios.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 26d

Hey #indiedevs! We have a few spots open for our Autumn Preview.
Only enter games that are either not released yet, or the trailer shows major content development.

Deadline is Sept 17. The Preview is Sept 20th.
Horror Games- Special announcement Monday

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Liminal Pendulum @liminalpendulum.bsky.social · 26d

Only 3 more days remain of the #GALM Steam event. What games have caught your eye??
(Psst.... try @studioprmtv.bsky.social Boardwalk Builders' demo!!)

NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 27d

Fans of the anime #deliciousindungeon, get your tastebuds ready! #F2P Sword of Convallaria has teamed up with the anime to serve a fun event, running now through the end of the month.

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Delicious in Dungeon and Sword of Convallaria Cooks Up New Event

Delicious in Dungeon and Sword of Convallaria are working together on a tasty new event that lasts until September 25th.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 27d

We took a look at @microidsoff.bsky.social upcoming #Syberia Remastered newest trailer and loved what we saw! Not only does the game look great, but it keeps the charm of the original. We only have to wait until November to play!
Who else is looking forward to it?
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Return to Syberia This November with Syberia Remastered

Syberia Remastered was announced earlier this year by Microids, and we now have a release date for it in November.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 27d

#Review: Vampire Hunters by #GamecraftStudio proves that the best way to hunt undead mythical creatures is with more firepower and zero regard for inventory limitations. It is unabashedly fun and unsubtle in its concept without feeling overwhelming!
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Vampire Hunters: Overkill by Moonlight

NeverMore Niche review for Vampire Hunters, a "garlic-like" horde survival roguelike FPS where you shoot every gun you collect at once.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 27d

#Review: Our reviewer stepped back into the world of #CraftCraft, from @placeholder.games to see what the full release had to offer. Although the story takes a while to kick in, the world is full of creativity and promise.
Read our full review:
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CraftCraft is Full of Promise

CraftCraft is a crafting visual novel game developed by Placeholder Gameworks where you open up your very own business.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 29d

#Review: Nova Drift from @chimericgames.bsky.social and @pixeljamgames.bsky.social, compelled us to keep going no matter how treacherous the next wave could be. And above all, the part of our brain that relishes in hypotheticals and immersion was tickled.

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Nova Drift is an Out of This World Rogue-Lite

Nova Drift is a fast-paced rogue-lite whose relentless difficulty and slew of upgrades are sure to captivate competitive players.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 29d

#Review: Looking for a fast-paced, but cozy-ish card game that is part stacking and part time management? Look no further than Sizzle & Stack from @arvisgames.bsky.social. Challenging or cozy depending on how you play it, can you survive a full day or fail trying?

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Sizzle & Stack: Is it Cozy or Cutthroat?

Card stacking meets cooking in Arvis Games’s recent dish: Sizzle & Stack. Sizzle & Stack is a world where everything is a card.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 29d

Beautiful and bleak RPG Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, from #OceanDriveGames and #KakaoGames, finally has a release date! Mark your calendars and be prepared to face all manners of enemies on October 9, when it comes to all platforms.

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Tactical RPG Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Gets October Release

Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games announce October release date for upcoming roguelite, tactical RPG Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · 29d

Announced by developer @chasingcarrots.bsky.social, bullet hell, roguelike Halls of Torment, is getting a DLC and coming to consoles! While we don't know the exact date of release yet, we do know it is pack with goodies.

Read all the details below:
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Halls of Torment Entering the Era of Bards & Bogs for PC & Console

Halls of Torment to get a massive free update alongside Boglands DLC and launch for PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

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Liminal Pendulum @liminalpendulum.bsky.social · 29d

Running from Sept. 8–15, @studioprmtv.bsky.social Boardwalk Builders are proud to take part in Games Against Living Miserably 2025, presented by @curvegames.com and #theCALMzone, a Steam event that celebrates how games can help us unwind, connect, and escape.
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Games Against Living Miserably

Games are great. We all know that. But did you know they can also be great for your head? Running from 8–15 September, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, this event celebrates how games can help us...

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Liminal Pendulum @liminalpendulum.bsky.social · Sep 2

We may be headed back to school tomorrow, but today is the perfect day to build your own boardwalk! @studioprmtv.bsky.social Boardwalk Builder's demo is still available. Can you get the special kitty building?

NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Aug 29

#DemoReview: Part of Steam #BackToSchool Games Celebration, @bugaboopocket.bsky.social is an adorable, bittersweet creature collecting idle game that has the player raising bugs to help restore a forest. Elytra Games
put beauty and feels in every part of this gem.

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Bugaboo Pocket's Demo is a Charming Gem

Bugaboo Pocket is a creature collecting idle game perfect for a relaxing, retro vibe. If you want a taste of Bugaboo Pocket like I did, a demo is available on Steam.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Aug 28

Making pizza in a galactic restaurant is a bloody good time in Pizza Bandit. Entering Early Access on Steam, this unusual third person shooter game from @jofsoft.bsky.social tosses the player into a world of cooking, bullets and BOOM!
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Pizza Bandit Enters Early Access on Steam

Pizza Bandit is now in early access and if you've ever wanted to be a bounty hunter who also makes pizza, now is your chance.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Aug 28

#Review: Zombies Overloaded, from @vintermgames.bsky.social brings the blood and gore with style. We took a look at the full release of the game, and discovered new maps, weapons and a short game with gory fun.

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Zombies Overloaded Offers Cramped Carnage Where Less Is Gore

Zombies Overloaded, created by Vinterm Games, is very much what you see is what you get. Since I covered it during the February Steam Next Fest season, the game has been fully released with new maps a...

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Aug 28

#DemoReview: Athanasia, by dev @momentumgamesllc.bsky.social and publisher @neondoctrine.games is just the survival dinosaur horror games fans of #DinoCrisis need. While there are a few funny bugs (dinos trapped in walls!), the gameplay will keep you on your toes!

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Athanasia Demo: Think Fast Or Die Against Raptors

NeverMore Niche review for Athanasia Demo: A survival horror-imsim FPS where the player outwits dinosaurs in an abandoned facility.

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Liminal Pendulum @liminalpendulum.bsky.social · Aug 24

The Back-to-School Games Celebration kicks off tomorrow and #studioprimitive Boardwalk Builders is part of the event!
Starting August 25th, join us along with @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social developer Mooncube Games and #LofiGirl.
Grab Boardwalk Builders demo and let us know what you think!

NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Aug 23

#DemoReview: If you’re a fan of Kiki’s Delivery Service and cooking games, Magical Delicacy is your new best friend.
This endearing platformer metroidvania is the 1st developed game by @skaule.bsky.social and published by @whitethorngames.bsky.social.

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Whimsy Abounds in Magical Delicacy’s Demo

If you’re a fan of Kiki’s Delivery Service and cooking games, Magical Delicacy will be your new best friend.

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Aug 23

#DemoReview: As part of @wholesomegames.com Steam Celebration, we took a look at wacky and wild Chicken Journey, from developer @loonyware.bsky.social. Asking the age-old question "Why did the chicken cross the road?" players are tasked with finding the answer!

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Chicken Journey’s demo is a witty delight

The chicken wakes in her village, suddenly struck by that age-old question. Which came first? The chicken…or the egg?

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NeverMore Niche @nevermoreniche.bsky.social · Aug 23

#DemoReview: Beauty and darkness go hand in hand in Oscuro: Blossom's Glow, a beautiful 2D puzzle platformer with a vivid atmosphere and soundscape. Developed by #Hongoneon, the demo gives us a short look at its sprawling world and left us wanting more.

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The Atmospheric Beauty of Oscuro Blossom’s Glow

In a world of giant bugs and magical plants, embark on a journey to track down a creature that is threatening the world.

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