Dear, IndieGames
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Editor/Writer of THE DIG and Creator of the Dear IndieGames Calendar.
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🎮 The IndieGame Release Date Calendar is live!
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
So looking forward to the crazy adventures these two will get up
February 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
So looking forward to the crazy adventures these two will get up
We've all played Power Wash Simulator, but have you power washed as a cute lil salmon nigiri?
You'll love #Moldwasher if you like:
🫧 cleaning games
🧼 clear goals and bite-sized levels
😊 getting tingles from sounds
🌟 satisfying games & videos
#TrailerTuesday #IndieGame #ドット絵 #CozyGaming
🫧 cleaning games
🧼 clear goals and bite-sized levels
😊 getting tingles from sounds
🌟 satisfying games & videos
#TrailerTuesday #IndieGame #ドット絵 #CozyGaming
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
We've all played Power Wash Simulator, but have you power washed as a cute lil salmon nigiri?
I love that! 😂
February 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
I love that! 😂
Full Contact - #IndieGames Out This Week!
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
🕶️ Jackal | Transhuman Design
🏈 Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
🕶️ Jackal | Transhuman Design
🏈 Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Full Contact - #IndieGames Out This Week!
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
🕶️ Jackal | Transhuman Design
🏈 Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
This is for all those who shoot first and don't ask any questions. Whether you take on the Las Vegas mob in the 1970s or score a touchdown on someone's face, don't slip on the blood.
🕶️ Jackal | Transhuman Design
🏈 Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
Not long now until Steam Next Fest and I'm still working out a game plan here.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
February 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Not long now until Steam Next Fest and I'm still working out a game plan here.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
All I know is I gotta pace pace myself.
Every Turn Counts - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
⚔️ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
💥 Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
⚔️ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
💥 Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Every Turn Counts - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
⚔️ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
💥 Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
Forge synergies with your mercenary band as you uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb, or lead a strike force against an alien threat as you answer calls across different worlds.
⚔️ Master of Pieces | IM GAME
💥 Menace | @overhypestudios.bsky.social
Top #IndieGame Picks Out This Week!
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Top #IndieGame Picks Out This Week!
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour.
Jackal | Transhuman Design
Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social
Master of Piece | IM GAME
Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social
The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social
Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone
Definitely a hard balance. I'm still working out how much workload I can handle versus what content I want to make. Slowly getting there i think.
February 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Definitely a hard balance. I'm still working out how much workload I can handle versus what content I want to make. Slowly getting there i think.
That's a shame, but i feel it. What if you just wrote them less often?
February 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
That's a shame, but i feel it. What if you just wrote them less often?
January 31, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Its this kind of craziness I live for! I gotta get around to buying and selling stock on vegetables too
January 31, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Its this kind of craziness I live for! I gotta get around to buying and selling stock on vegetables too
My kind of games!
If its anything like LudoNarraCon, it will be awesome. Love how you organise and run events like this ❤️
If its anything like LudoNarraCon, it will be awesome. Love how you organise and run events like this ❤️
January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
My kind of games!
If its anything like LudoNarraCon, it will be awesome. Love how you organise and run events like this ❤️
If its anything like LudoNarraCon, it will be awesome. Love how you organise and run events like this ❤️
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We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase!
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
January 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase!
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
Too true, but I guess depends how they showcase it. If its shown to be story heavy in promo, I can get behind an on-rails experience, but if not, there needs to be some better motivation for why I'm exploring other than new place same mission
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Too true, but I guess depends how they showcase it. If its shown to be story heavy in promo, I can get behind an on-rails experience, but if not, there needs to be some better motivation for why I'm exploring other than new place same mission
This satisfies the lootgoblin in me
January 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM
This satisfies the lootgoblin in me
Snacks & Satisfaction - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Small meals assembled with care and quiet towns rebuilt through steady routines. Each action adds up to something calm and comforting.
🍱 Bento Blocks | @sometimesltd.bsky.social
🍃 Spring Tales | @rafgames.bsky.social
Small meals assembled with care and quiet towns rebuilt through steady routines. Each action adds up to something calm and comforting.
🍱 Bento Blocks | @sometimesltd.bsky.social
🍃 Spring Tales | @rafgames.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Snacks & Satisfaction - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Small meals assembled with care and quiet towns rebuilt through steady routines. Each action adds up to something calm and comforting.
🍱 Bento Blocks | @sometimesltd.bsky.social
🍃 Spring Tales | @rafgames.bsky.social
Small meals assembled with care and quiet towns rebuilt through steady routines. Each action adds up to something calm and comforting.
🍱 Bento Blocks | @sometimesltd.bsky.social
🍃 Spring Tales | @rafgames.bsky.social
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Managing Editor, Kara, packed her Patch all the way to Japan! This gorgeous shot was taken on Mount Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo ⛰️
Where will you #PackYourPatch ? Remember to tag us to be featured on our feed 📸
Where will you #PackYourPatch ? Remember to tag us to be featured on our feed 📸
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Managing Editor, Kara, packed her Patch all the way to Japan! This gorgeous shot was taken on Mount Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo ⛰️
Where will you #PackYourPatch ? Remember to tag us to be featured on our feed 📸
Where will you #PackYourPatch ? Remember to tag us to be featured on our feed 📸
Fear Is In The Cards - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Roots creep through reality, spirits relive unfinished nights, and every card draw carries unease.
🪵 Roots Devour | Rewinding Games
👻 The Spirit Lift | @prettysmart.bsky.social
🧸 Winnie's Hole | @twicedifferent.bsky.social
Roots creep through reality, spirits relive unfinished nights, and every card draw carries unease.
🪵 Roots Devour | Rewinding Games
👻 The Spirit Lift | @prettysmart.bsky.social
🧸 Winnie's Hole | @twicedifferent.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Fear Is In The Cards - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Roots creep through reality, spirits relive unfinished nights, and every card draw carries unease.
🪵 Roots Devour | Rewinding Games
👻 The Spirit Lift | @prettysmart.bsky.social
🧸 Winnie's Hole | @twicedifferent.bsky.social
Roots creep through reality, spirits relive unfinished nights, and every card draw carries unease.
🪵 Roots Devour | Rewinding Games
👻 The Spirit Lift | @prettysmart.bsky.social
🧸 Winnie's Hole | @twicedifferent.bsky.social
Is that... a nigiri with a power washer strapped to its back? 👀
January 27, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Is that... a nigiri with a power washer strapped to its back? 👀
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This indie quietly delivers one of the densest, most surprising action-adventure worlds I’ve played in a while.
Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/ZrMRRnjTNB4
#indiegames #gaming #openworld @alientrap.bsky.social l
Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/ZrMRRnjTNB4
#indiegames #gaming #openworld @alientrap.bsky.social l
DuneCrawl Feels Way Bigger Than It Looks
YouTube video by Backlog Approved
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 8:11 PM
This indie quietly delivers one of the densest, most surprising action-adventure worlds I’ve played in a while.
Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/ZrMRRnjTNB4
#indiegames #gaming #openworld @alientrap.bsky.social l
Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/ZrMRRnjTNB4
#indiegames #gaming #openworld @alientrap.bsky.social l
January’s wrapping up, and the IndieGame Release Calendar is filling out fast.
55 in January.
42 lined up for February.
20 already on the horizon for March.
DIG in to catch what you missed — and see what Q1 2026 is shaping up to look like.
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
55 in January.
42 lined up for February.
20 already on the horizon for March.
DIG in to catch what you missed — and see what Q1 2026 is shaping up to look like.
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Indie Game Release Calendar – January to March 2026 | Dear IndieGames
Discover upcoming indie game releases for January to March 2026. Browse trailers, screenshots, and Steam links in Dear IndieGames’ curated release calendar.
dearindiegames.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
January’s wrapping up, and the IndieGame Release Calendar is filling out fast.
55 in January.
42 lined up for February.
20 already on the horizon for March.
DIG in to catch what you missed — and see what Q1 2026 is shaping up to look like.
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
55 in January.
42 lined up for February.
20 already on the horizon for March.
DIG in to catch what you missed — and see what Q1 2026 is shaping up to look like.
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
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Can you believe it? No Small Games is about to turn THREE years old! 🎂
As part of our 3rd Yearbook Episode, we’d love to hear which were your favorite episodes of the past year! The form is open until Feb. 6, so be sure to cast your vote before then!
forms.gle/yYxCQyHwtNYr...
As part of our 3rd Yearbook Episode, we’d love to hear which were your favorite episodes of the past year! The form is open until Feb. 6, so be sure to cast your vote before then!
forms.gle/yYxCQyHwtNYr...
No Small Games "Best of Year 3" Voting!!
Can you believe it? No Small Games is about to turn THREE years old!
As part of our Yearbook Episode 3-year celebration and retrospective, we'd love to hear which were your favorite episodes of the ...
forms.gle
January 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Can you believe it? No Small Games is about to turn THREE years old! 🎂
As part of our 3rd Yearbook Episode, we’d love to hear which were your favorite episodes of the past year! The form is open until Feb. 6, so be sure to cast your vote before then!
forms.gle/yYxCQyHwtNYr...
As part of our 3rd Yearbook Episode, we’d love to hear which were your favorite episodes of the past year! The form is open until Feb. 6, so be sure to cast your vote before then!
forms.gle/yYxCQyHwtNYr...
A Quiet And Beautiful Journey To Find Polka
Drawn entirely in ballpoint pen, Finding Polka is a wholesome, wordless IndieGame adventure about friendship, memory, and following a dog you thought was gone.
dearindiegames.com/a-quiet-and-...
Drawn entirely in ballpoint pen, Finding Polka is a wholesome, wordless IndieGame adventure about friendship, memory, and following a dog you thought was gone.
dearindiegames.com/a-quiet-and-...
January 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A Quiet And Beautiful Journey To Find Polka
Drawn entirely in ballpoint pen, Finding Polka is a wholesome, wordless IndieGame adventure about friendship, memory, and following a dog you thought was gone.
dearindiegames.com/a-quiet-and-...
Drawn entirely in ballpoint pen, Finding Polka is a wholesome, wordless IndieGame adventure about friendship, memory, and following a dog you thought was gone.
dearindiegames.com/a-quiet-and-...
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📽️ Are you a gaming creator or reviewer? This post is for you! 🫵
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🧩 Do you like puzzles games?
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#gaming #cozygames #indiegames #puzzlegames
✨ Do you like wholesome and cozy games?
🧩 Do you like puzzles games?
🚂 Do you like TRAINS?
Request your review copy for Trackastrophe! now! 💖
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#gaming #cozygames #indiegames #puzzlegames
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Get your ticket to ride! 🎫 By requesting your exclusive Trackastrophe! review copy 🥳 🚂｡🚋｡🚋｡🚋｡🚋✨ Trackastrophe! is a puzzle game where you lay tracks to get your loony train across colorful…
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January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
📽️ Are you a gaming creator or reviewer? This post is for you! 🫵
✨ Do you like wholesome and cozy games?
🧩 Do you like puzzles games?
🚂 Do you like TRAINS?
Request your review copy for Trackastrophe! now! 💖
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#gaming #cozygames #indiegames #puzzlegames
✨ Do you like wholesome and cozy games?
🧩 Do you like puzzles games?
🚂 Do you like TRAINS?
Request your review copy for Trackastrophe! now! 💖
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#gaming #cozygames #indiegames #puzzlegames
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Submissions for the Six One Indie Showcase 2026 are now open through February 20th! Everything you need to know can be found in the submission form.
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
January 26, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Submissions for the Six One Indie Showcase 2026 are now open through February 20th! Everything you need to know can be found in the submission form.
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase