NikuNicole || FreakingIndie.com
@freakingindie.bsky.social
|| 1994 || they/any pronouns
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|| Queer || Wrestling with the tism
|| Certified duck lover 🦆
|| Blog/Socials || https://linktr.ee/FreakingIndie
|| Profile pic by LittleOphis
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Freaking-Indie – Just a freak (Niku) exploring the magical world of Indie Games <(^_^)>
Just a freak (Niku) exploring the magical world of Indie Games <(^_^)>
FreakingIndie.com
I just launched my non-corporate blog FreakingIndie.com - a safe place for everyone to bask in the magic of indie games and find treasures.
Best viewed on PC but works on other devices and will be improved along the way.
For now, I appreciate anyone checking it out! Thank you <3
Best viewed on PC but works on other devices and will be improved along the way.
For now, I appreciate anyone checking it out! Thank you <3
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You will like my indie game if you played these games:
🥋 Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
🎴 Slay the Spire
👊 SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#GameDev #IndieDev #StarSpark
🥋 Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
🎴 Slay the Spire
👊 SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#GameDev #IndieDev #StarSpark
January 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
You will like my indie game if you played these games:
🥋 Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
🎴 Slay the Spire
👊 SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#GameDev #IndieDev #StarSpark
🥋 Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
🎴 Slay the Spire
👊 SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#GameDev #IndieDev #StarSpark
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You will like my indie game if you played these games:
- Prince Of Persia 🤺
- Flashback 🔫
- Another World / Out Of This World ✋
65% OFF on
🖤Steam: t.co/ZxUvaWSBxc
❤️Switch: t.co/3NvEmBQn7o
#gamedev #indiedev #LUNARK
- Prince Of Persia 🤺
- Flashback 🔫
- Another World / Out Of This World ✋
65% OFF on
🖤Steam: t.co/ZxUvaWSBxc
❤️Switch: t.co/3NvEmBQn7o
#gamedev #indiedev #LUNARK
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
You will like my indie game if you played these games:
- Prince Of Persia 🤺
- Flashback 🔫
- Another World / Out Of This World ✋
65% OFF on
🖤Steam: t.co/ZxUvaWSBxc
❤️Switch: t.co/3NvEmBQn7o
#gamedev #indiedev #LUNARK
- Prince Of Persia 🤺
- Flashback 🔫
- Another World / Out Of This World ✋
65% OFF on
🖤Steam: t.co/ZxUvaWSBxc
❤️Switch: t.co/3NvEmBQn7o
#gamedev #indiedev #LUNARK
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A new year is the best time to work on some good habits.
For Kit, taking a morning stroll to the markets for some fresh produce is a great way to get some steps in the day.
Wishlist @saltstonestudios.bsky.social's #TheHearthandHarbour on Steam!
🍽️ bit.ly/HearthHarbou...
For Kit, taking a morning stroll to the markets for some fresh produce is a great way to get some steps in the day.
Wishlist @saltstonestudios.bsky.social's #TheHearthandHarbour on Steam!
🍽️ bit.ly/HearthHarbou...
January 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
A new year is the best time to work on some good habits.
For Kit, taking a morning stroll to the markets for some fresh produce is a great way to get some steps in the day.
Wishlist @saltstonestudios.bsky.social's #TheHearthandHarbour on Steam!
🍽️ bit.ly/HearthHarbou...
For Kit, taking a morning stroll to the markets for some fresh produce is a great way to get some steps in the day.
Wishlist @saltstonestudios.bsky.social's #TheHearthandHarbour on Steam!
🍽️ bit.ly/HearthHarbou...
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I launched a new, free Substack over the weekend and I plan on having something new there at least once a week.
Right now you can find my @nosmallgames.bsky.social inspired list of 30 upcoming indies that I’m anticipating: open.substack.com/pub/honestin...
Right now you can find my @nosmallgames.bsky.social inspired list of 30 upcoming indies that I’m anticipating: open.substack.com/pub/honestin...
30 More Most Anticipated Indie Games of 2026(ish)
Adding 30 more indies to the amazing list that No Small Games created.
open.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
I launched a new, free Substack over the weekend and I plan on having something new there at least once a week.
Right now you can find my @nosmallgames.bsky.social inspired list of 30 upcoming indies that I’m anticipating: open.substack.com/pub/honestin...
Right now you can find my @nosmallgames.bsky.social inspired list of 30 upcoming indies that I’m anticipating: open.substack.com/pub/honestin...
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This week's indie releases are exploding out of the gate:
Jan 12 - Big Hops (@luckshotgames.com)
Jan 13 - Hank: Drowning On Dry Land (@mynextgames.com)
Jan 14 - Kejora (Berangin Creative)
Jan 15 - The Fortress (Baryonyx Games)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/12/2...
Jan 12 - Big Hops (@luckshotgames.com)
Jan 13 - Hank: Drowning On Dry Land (@mynextgames.com)
Jan 14 - Kejora (Berangin Creative)
Jan 15 - The Fortress (Baryonyx Games)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/12/2...
January 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This week's indie releases are exploding out of the gate:
Jan 12 - Big Hops (@luckshotgames.com)
Jan 13 - Hank: Drowning On Dry Land (@mynextgames.com)
Jan 14 - Kejora (Berangin Creative)
Jan 15 - The Fortress (Baryonyx Games)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/12/2...
Jan 12 - Big Hops (@luckshotgames.com)
Jan 13 - Hank: Drowning On Dry Land (@mynextgames.com)
Jan 14 - Kejora (Berangin Creative)
Jan 15 - The Fortress (Baryonyx Games)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/12/2...
Silly lil guy now with three different hats *_*
January 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Silly lil guy now with three different hats *_*
Reposted by NikuNicole || FreakingIndie.com
I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
Happy launch day! So excited to play it!
BIG HOPS is OUT NOW and to celebrate: meet the Animal Adventurers Bundle. 4 amazing games about being a cute critter exploring a big world. 🐸🐊🐦😻
#bighops #ashorthike #lilgatorgame #littlekittybigcity #indiegames
#bighops #ashorthike #lilgatorgame #littlekittybigcity #indiegames
January 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Happy launch day! So excited to play it!
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Water fountains are a little different in Danchi Days!
Press X in front of one for a surprise~
You’ll be teleported to another area! 🛸˚₊‧
Press X in front of one for a surprise~
You’ll be teleported to another area! 🛸˚₊‧
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Water fountains are a little different in Danchi Days!
Press X in front of one for a surprise~
You’ll be teleported to another area! 🛸˚₊‧
Press X in front of one for a surprise~
You’ll be teleported to another area! 🛸˚₊‧
Reposted by NikuNicole || FreakingIndie.com
Hey, I just noticed that Hellsinker is on sale. One of the most SICKOS.JPG shmups ever made.
Even the people who claim to understand it will go into a glassy-eyed trance when asked to explain how the level progression works, or the finer points of scoring. And never, ever ask about the story.
Even the people who claim to understand it will go into a glassy-eyed trance when asked to explain how the level progression works, or the finer points of scoring. And never, ever ask about the story.
Save 40% on Hellsinker. on Steam
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive an...
store.steampowered.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Hey, I just noticed that Hellsinker is on sale. One of the most SICKOS.JPG shmups ever made.
Even the people who claim to understand it will go into a glassy-eyed trance when asked to explain how the level progression works, or the finer points of scoring. And never, ever ask about the story.
Even the people who claim to understand it will go into a glassy-eyed trance when asked to explain how the level progression works, or the finer points of scoring. And never, ever ask about the story.
Reposted by NikuNicole || FreakingIndie.com
He's not like that.
📣 The first episode of WHODUNNIT, "Hitting Singles", will release soon in Steam and Itch for free!
Stay tuned for more information, and make sure to wishlist the game to be notified when it releases!
store.steampowered.com/app/3851280/...
#fvn #furry #indiegame #whodunnitvn
📣 The first episode of WHODUNNIT, "Hitting Singles", will release soon in Steam and Itch for free!
Stay tuned for more information, and make sure to wishlist the game to be notified when it releases!
store.steampowered.com/app/3851280/...
#fvn #furry #indiegame #whodunnitvn
January 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM
He's not like that.
📣 The first episode of WHODUNNIT, "Hitting Singles", will release soon in Steam and Itch for free!
Stay tuned for more information, and make sure to wishlist the game to be notified when it releases!
store.steampowered.com/app/3851280/...
#fvn #furry #indiegame #whodunnitvn
📣 The first episode of WHODUNNIT, "Hitting Singles", will release soon in Steam and Itch for free!
Stay tuned for more information, and make sure to wishlist the game to be notified when it releases!
store.steampowered.com/app/3851280/...
#fvn #furry #indiegame #whodunnitvn
AGDQ are a blessing. We got some indies this year! Like:
Small Saga: youtu.be/bHaU0jUaqo8
Misc: A Tiny Tale: youtu.be/yFUvP3xiOLc
Cavern of Dreams: youtu.be/7hG6htjydK8
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: youtu.be/aJfU7xZaTws
And more: gamesdonequick.com/schedule/62
Small Saga: youtu.be/bHaU0jUaqo8
Misc: A Tiny Tale: youtu.be/yFUvP3xiOLc
Cavern of Dreams: youtu.be/7hG6htjydK8
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: youtu.be/aJfU7xZaTws
And more: gamesdonequick.com/schedule/62
January 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
AGDQ are a blessing. We got some indies this year! Like:
Small Saga: youtu.be/bHaU0jUaqo8
Misc: A Tiny Tale: youtu.be/yFUvP3xiOLc
Cavern of Dreams: youtu.be/7hG6htjydK8
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: youtu.be/aJfU7xZaTws
And more: gamesdonequick.com/schedule/62
Small Saga: youtu.be/bHaU0jUaqo8
Misc: A Tiny Tale: youtu.be/yFUvP3xiOLc
Cavern of Dreams: youtu.be/7hG6htjydK8
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: youtu.be/aJfU7xZaTws
And more: gamesdonequick.com/schedule/62
Amaze has been such a good thing for indies. The play list here is crazy good. Just to name a few:
Threshold
Grunn
Consume Me
Despelote
Norco
The Longing
Player Non Player
Check them out!
Threshold
Grunn
Consume Me
Despelote
Norco
The Longing
Player Non Player
Check them out!
New Exhibit:Play list!
𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐄. 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Created by @farfama.bsky.social
Features all the winners from @amazefest.bsky.social Arthouse Games Festival from 2012 - 2025. Includes extensive tags so you can filter by award, year, theme, artstyle, and more!
exhibitplay.com/amaze-berlin...
𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐄. 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Created by @farfama.bsky.social
Features all the winners from @amazefest.bsky.social Arthouse Games Festival from 2012 - 2025. Includes extensive tags so you can filter by award, year, theme, artstyle, and more!
exhibitplay.com/amaze-berlin...
A MAZE. / Berlin Award Winners (2012–2025)
An Exhibit:Play archive of A MAZE. / Berlin award winners from 2012–2025—arthouse and experimental games across Digital Moment, Audience Choice, Human Human Machine, Long Feature, Explorer, Most Amazi...
exhibitplay.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Amaze has been such a good thing for indies. The play list here is crazy good. Just to name a few:
Threshold
Grunn
Consume Me
Despelote
Norco
The Longing
Player Non Player
Check them out!
Threshold
Grunn
Consume Me
Despelote
Norco
The Longing
Player Non Player
Check them out!
Check out what indies I played so far this year! I'm talking about Pipkin, Static Dread and Bits & Bops!
freakingindie.com/indie-week-0...
freakingindie.com/indie-week-0...
Indie Week || 01+02
The beginning of the year is the best (and maybe even only) chance to catch up on some games from the previous year. Let me tell you about what I played for the first two weeks of 2026. Pathologic 3De...
freakingindie.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Check out what indies I played so far this year! I'm talking about Pipkin, Static Dread and Bits & Bops!
freakingindie.com/indie-week-0...
freakingindie.com/indie-week-0...
One of my favourite demos I played last year! Can't wait for the release!
BREAKING: Mr. Sleepy Man launches in 2026 ☁️ 🥣 💤
January 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
One of my favourite demos I played last year! Can't wait for the release!
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[Indie Spotlight]
THREE VERSES³ published by D-MAG launches this year on PC.
"Having shed your corporeal form, you must now escape purgatory by completing the simple task of delivering verses from deities to struggling poets."
store.steampowered.com/app/3139120/...
youtu.be/pvT3i8IJIB4?...
THREE VERSES³ published by D-MAG launches this year on PC.
"Having shed your corporeal form, you must now escape purgatory by completing the simple task of delivering verses from deities to struggling poets."
store.steampowered.com/app/3139120/...
youtu.be/pvT3i8IJIB4?...
January 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
[Indie Spotlight]
THREE VERSES³ published by D-MAG launches this year on PC.
"Having shed your corporeal form, you must now escape purgatory by completing the simple task of delivering verses from deities to struggling poets."
store.steampowered.com/app/3139120/...
youtu.be/pvT3i8IJIB4?...
THREE VERSES³ published by D-MAG launches this year on PC.
"Having shed your corporeal form, you must now escape purgatory by completing the simple task of delivering verses from deities to struggling poets."
store.steampowered.com/app/3139120/...
youtu.be/pvT3i8IJIB4?...
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It's the first Wishlist Wednesday of 2026! Let's fill those lists up with indies we'd love to play this year.
From time-bending to block shooting, Medieval undead to peaceful building, there's an indie for everyone.
From time-bending to block shooting, Medieval undead to peaceful building, there's an indie for everyone.
Indie Game Wishlist Of 2026
Cross your fingers.
theindieinformer.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It's the first Wishlist Wednesday of 2026! Let's fill those lists up with indies we'd love to play this year.
From time-bending to block shooting, Medieval undead to peaceful building, there's an indie for everyone.
From time-bending to block shooting, Medieval undead to peaceful building, there's an indie for everyone.
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Subtle, quiet, dark, mature, and thought-provoking visual horror novel. More of an experience than a game: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Late evening or night, and headphones are heavily recommended! 1⃣5⃣
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame #gamedev
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame #gamedev
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Subtle, quiet, dark, mature, and thought-provoking visual horror novel. More of an experience than a game: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Late evening or night, and headphones are heavily recommended! 1⃣5⃣
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame #gamedev
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame #gamedev
January 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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2026 is already looking dazzling. I can't wait to fill out this release schedule as the year unfolds!
2026 Indie Video Game Release Schedule
The year's anticipated launches.
theindieinformer.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
2026 is already looking dazzling. I can't wait to fill out this release schedule as the year unfolds!
Another demo to check out *__*
'RaceWorms' launches on Steam on January 27th!
store.steampowered.com/app/3653330/...
youtu.be/0mdk1_0paSo?...
store.steampowered.com/app/3653330/...
youtu.be/0mdk1_0paSo?...
January 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Another demo to check out *__*
So hyped for January 12. The demo reminded me of my time playing Spyro which is always a win!
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops
January 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM
So hyped for January 12. The demo reminded me of my time playing Spyro which is always a win!
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops
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I played way too many games in 2025, but there are still SO many that I never got a chance to try despite them looking great.
Traveler's Refrain looks like a seriously slick Zelda/Alundra-ish thing.
Traveler's Refrain looks like a seriously slick Zelda/Alundra-ish thing.
After having already been released for PC, the music-infused action RPG Traveler's Refrain has launched on the Nintendo Switch. #indiedev #indiegame
After having already been released for PC, the music-infused action RPG Traveler's Refrain has launched on the Nintendo Switch. #indiedev #indiegame
After having already been released for PC, the music-infused action RPG Traveler's Refrain has launched on the Nintendo Switch
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I played way too many games in 2025, but there are still SO many that I never got a chance to try despite them looking great.
Traveler's Refrain looks like a seriously slick Zelda/Alundra-ish thing.
Traveler's Refrain looks like a seriously slick Zelda/Alundra-ish thing.
Reposted by NikuNicole || FreakingIndie.com
That's some nice news - the excellent platform roguelite Blazblue: Entropy Effect released on consoles recently, with a completely different/new story mode based more directly on the Blazblue fighting games/visual novels.
They've announced that PC & Console versions will update to have both stories
They've announced that PC & Console versions will update to have both stories
BlazBlue Entropy Effect - PSA: BlazBlue Storyline Integration Plan Confirmed! - Steam News
The BlazBlue storyline in BlazBlue Entropy Effect X will be released for free on PC as a part of the major update next February!
store.steampowered.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
That's some nice news - the excellent platform roguelite Blazblue: Entropy Effect released on consoles recently, with a completely different/new story mode based more directly on the Blazblue fighting games/visual novels.
They've announced that PC & Console versions will update to have both stories
They've announced that PC & Console versions will update to have both stories
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During the Steam Winter sale, Sucker for Love: First Date and Sucker for Love: Date to Die For are on sale!
🐙 Sucker for Love: First Date - 60% off
🐐 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For - 50% off
Links in the thread🧵
🐙 Sucker for Love: First Date - 60% off
🐐 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For - 50% off
Links in the thread🧵
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
During the Steam Winter sale, Sucker for Love: First Date and Sucker for Love: Date to Die For are on sale!
🐙 Sucker for Love: First Date - 60% off
🐐 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For - 50% off
Links in the thread🧵
🐙 Sucker for Love: First Date - 60% off
🐐 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For - 50% off
Links in the thread🧵