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It’s PvP Fest on Steam this week and this time we're looking into one of the most unique PvP games: HyperJam by Bit Dragon 🐉
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
It’s PvP Fest on Steam this week and this time we're looking into one of the most unique PvP games: HyperJam by Bit Dragon 🐉
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
Steam are marking Valentines Day this year with battles rather than co-operative play in PvP Fest. We're starting off with one of the most loved self-published games on Steam: King of the Hat by Hat Games 🎩🎓🧢⛑️👒
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Steam are marking Valentines Day this year with battles rather than co-operative play in PvP Fest. We're starting off with one of the most loved self-published games on Steam: King of the Hat by Hat Games 🎩🎓🧢⛑️👒
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
#pvpfest #indiegamedev
Indie game developers are the ones pushing the game industry forward and they deserve to be celebrated!
Every month, we analyse the top 3 most popular indie game innovations, like Hungry Horrors by @clumsybearstudio.com - so subscribe and tell your friends!
#indiegamedev #gamedev
Every month, we analyse the top 3 most popular indie game innovations, like Hungry Horrors by @clumsybearstudio.com - so subscribe and tell your friends!
#indiegamedev #gamedev
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Indie game developers are the ones pushing the game industry forward and they deserve to be celebrated!
Every month, we analyse the top 3 most popular indie game innovations, like Hungry Horrors by @clumsybearstudio.com - so subscribe and tell your friends!
#indiegamedev #gamedev
Every month, we analyse the top 3 most popular indie game innovations, like Hungry Horrors by @clumsybearstudio.com - so subscribe and tell your friends!
#indiegamedev #gamedev
It’s Typing Fest on Steam, last time we looked at the most loved typing game and this time we’re looking at the most unique. This is where Oneiro Man by @izistudios.bsky.social caught my eye.
It has a saturation score of 2.5/10 which is very unique and way below the average of other typing games!
It has a saturation score of 2.5/10 which is very unique and way below the average of other typing games!
February 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM
It’s Typing Fest on Steam, last time we looked at the most loved typing game and this time we’re looking at the most unique. This is where Oneiro Man by @izistudios.bsky.social caught my eye.
It has a saturation score of 2.5/10 which is very unique and way below the average of other typing games!
It has a saturation score of 2.5/10 which is very unique and way below the average of other typing games!
It’s Typing Games Fest on Steam this week so I’m going to look behind the scenes of the most loved self-published typing game on Steam. That crown goes to Blood Typers by Outer Brain Studios:
🛒 They sold around 44k copies on Steam
✨ SteamDB score of 89.3%
🌟 Overwhelmingly positive reviews
🛒 They sold around 44k copies on Steam
✨ SteamDB score of 89.3%
🌟 Overwhelmingly positive reviews
February 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
It’s Typing Games Fest on Steam this week so I’m going to look behind the scenes of the most loved self-published typing game on Steam. That crown goes to Blood Typers by Outer Brain Studios:
🛒 They sold around 44k copies on Steam
✨ SteamDB score of 89.3%
🌟 Overwhelmingly positive reviews
🛒 They sold around 44k copies on Steam
✨ SteamDB score of 89.3%
🌟 Overwhelmingly positive reviews
Asking yourself these 5 questions will help you decide on a launch date for your game... it'll help you find the data to make a decision instead of throwing spaghetti at a wall and seeing what sticks 🍝
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Asking yourself these 5 questions will help you decide on a launch date for your game... it'll help you find the data to make a decision instead of throwing spaghetti at a wall and seeing what sticks 🍝
It’s our final video on Board Game Fest and we wanted to finish by celebrating developers that create completely new board games - like Axes and Acres by Braingood Games 🧠
January 31, 2026 at 6:39 PM
It’s our final video on Board Game Fest and we wanted to finish by celebrating developers that create completely new board games - like Axes and Acres by Braingood Games 🧠
Card-based board games are one of the most popular types of board games on Steam ♠️ We want to talk to you about: Stacklands by the infamous @sokpop.co 🧦
January 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Card-based board games are one of the most popular types of board games on Steam ♠️ We want to talk to you about: Stacklands by the infamous @sokpop.co 🧦
It’s Board Game Fest on Steam this week and an obvious starting point for researching this genre was real-life board games that have been turned into digital board games 🎲
January 27, 2026 at 6:33 PM
It’s Board Game Fest on Steam this week and an obvious starting point for researching this genre was real-life board games that have been turned into digital board games 🎲
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I got tired of the "AI in games" shouting match, so I did the math. 🧮
Using causal analysis on 10k+ games, I isolated the "AI effect" from marketing & skill.
The data shows that AI disclosure is currently a net negative for revenue
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke9Z...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev
Using causal analysis on 10k+ games, I isolated the "AI effect" from marketing & skill.
The data shows that AI disclosure is currently a net negative for revenue
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke9Z...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev
When AI Helps Your Game… and When It Destroys Your Steam Launch
YouTube video by Game Oracle
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January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I got tired of the "AI in games" shouting match, so I did the math. 🧮
Using causal analysis on 10k+ games, I isolated the "AI effect" from marketing & skill.
The data shows that AI disclosure is currently a net negative for revenue
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke9Z...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev
Using causal analysis on 10k+ games, I isolated the "AI effect" from marketing & skill.
The data shows that AI disclosure is currently a net negative for revenue
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke9Z...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev
Our latest YouTube video dives into the impact of using AI in your game on Steam sales💡 The result depends on where you are in your development career though...
Watch it here 📺https://buff.ly/cJu4JCf
Watch it here 📺https://buff.ly/cJu4JCf
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Our latest YouTube video dives into the impact of using AI in your game on Steam sales💡 The result depends on where you are in your development career though...
Watch it here 📺https://buff.ly/cJu4JCf
Watch it here 📺https://buff.ly/cJu4JCf
Choosing the perfect release date for your game is an almost impossible task, but if you plan for these 3 things, you might land on a date easier than you think 💡
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Choosing the perfect release date for your game is an almost impossible task, but if you plan for these 3 things, you might land on a date easier than you think 💡
It's been a while, so thought it was time for a new "we made a map of every game on Steam" video 🗺️
Our pride and joy, the Steam Map groups similar games together based on their store description, tags and visuals style 👀
Our pride and joy, the Steam Map groups similar games together based on their store description, tags and visuals style 👀
January 19, 2026 at 6:21 PM
It's been a while, so thought it was time for a new "we made a map of every game on Steam" video 🗺️
Our pride and joy, the Steam Map groups similar games together based on their store description, tags and visuals style 👀
Our pride and joy, the Steam Map groups similar games together based on their store description, tags and visuals style 👀
Our final ep. in Detective Fest mini-series looks at the best selling self-published detective game… Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter by Frogwares 🐸
They took the brave decision to innovate in an established genre & the result is a cinematic action-adventure-detective hybrid 😍
#indiegamedev
They took the brave decision to innovate in an established genre & the result is a cinematic action-adventure-detective hybrid 😍
#indiegamedev
January 17, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Our final ep. in Detective Fest mini-series looks at the best selling self-published detective game… Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter by Frogwares 🐸
They took the brave decision to innovate in an established genre & the result is a cinematic action-adventure-detective hybrid 😍
#indiegamedev
They took the brave decision to innovate in an established genre & the result is a cinematic action-adventure-detective hybrid 😍
#indiegamedev
Reposted by Game Oracle
Today I've been working on an way to view all the capsules and art from competitors easily within Concept Compass. Personally I wanted this for when doing R&D for my own #indiegame. Now I have a great reference point for getting started 👨🎨
January 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Today I've been working on an way to view all the capsules and art from competitors easily within Concept Compass. Personally I wanted this for when doing R&D for my own #indiegame. Now I have a great reference point for getting started 👨🎨
We're continuing our Steam Detective Fest celebrations & looking at the most successful unique game - Contradiction: Spot The Liar by Baggy Cat 😺
Even though this game was launched almost 11 years ago, we’re seeing a resurgence in games with this live-action visual style!
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Even though this game was launched almost 11 years ago, we’re seeing a resurgence in games with this live-action visual style!
#gamedev #indiegamedev
January 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
We're continuing our Steam Detective Fest celebrations & looking at the most successful unique game - Contradiction: Spot The Liar by Baggy Cat 😺
Even though this game was launched almost 11 years ago, we’re seeing a resurgence in games with this live-action visual style!
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Even though this game was launched almost 11 years ago, we’re seeing a resurgence in games with this live-action visual style!
#gamedev #indiegamedev
It's #DetectiveFest on Steam this week 🕵️ We're huge fans of detective fiction and murder mysteries so this one was a fun one to research!
First up is the most loved detective game on Steam: No Case Should Remain Unsolved by Somi 🔍
Would you use this game as inspiration?
#gamedev #indiegamedev
First up is the most loved detective game on Steam: No Case Should Remain Unsolved by Somi 🔍
Would you use this game as inspiration?
#gamedev #indiegamedev
January 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
It's #DetectiveFest on Steam this week 🕵️ We're huge fans of detective fiction and murder mysteries so this one was a fun one to research!
First up is the most loved detective game on Steam: No Case Should Remain Unsolved by Somi 🔍
Would you use this game as inspiration?
#gamedev #indiegamedev
First up is the most loved detective game on Steam: No Case Should Remain Unsolved by Somi 🔍
Would you use this game as inspiration?
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Introducing V4 🚀
Last year we focused on the maths of our Steam Map behind the scenes & tools... The frontend UI had become a little gross 🤢
With V4 , the platform has had a ‘glow up’ 💅 We also reviewed every single tool & simplified the UI 🙌
Check it out 👉 buff.ly/oRx4fxf
Last year we focused on the maths of our Steam Map behind the scenes & tools... The frontend UI had become a little gross 🤢
With V4 , the platform has had a ‘glow up’ 💅 We also reviewed every single tool & simplified the UI 🙌
Check it out 👉 buff.ly/oRx4fxf
January 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Introducing V4 🚀
Last year we focused on the maths of our Steam Map behind the scenes & tools... The frontend UI had become a little gross 🤢
With V4 , the platform has had a ‘glow up’ 💅 We also reviewed every single tool & simplified the UI 🙌
Check it out 👉 buff.ly/oRx4fxf
Last year we focused on the maths of our Steam Map behind the scenes & tools... The frontend UI had become a little gross 🤢
With V4 , the platform has had a ‘glow up’ 💅 We also reviewed every single tool & simplified the UI 🙌
Check it out 👉 buff.ly/oRx4fxf
Generative AI in #gamedev is the biggest elephant in the room right now 🐘
Depending on who you ask, it’s either the future of efficiency 💪 or a threat to creativity 🎨 But in this video, we're not here to argue the ethics. We're here to look at the data 📊
Watch on YouTube 📺
#indiegamedev #ai
Depending on who you ask, it’s either the future of efficiency 💪 or a threat to creativity 🎨 But in this video, we're not here to argue the ethics. We're here to look at the data 📊
Watch on YouTube 📺
#indiegamedev #ai
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Generative AI in #gamedev is the biggest elephant in the room right now 🐘
Depending on who you ask, it’s either the future of efficiency 💪 or a threat to creativity 🎨 But in this video, we're not here to argue the ethics. We're here to look at the data 📊
Watch on YouTube 📺
#indiegamedev #ai
Depending on who you ask, it’s either the future of efficiency 💪 or a threat to creativity 🎨 But in this video, we're not here to argue the ethics. We're here to look at the data 📊
Watch on YouTube 📺
#indiegamedev #ai
This year has been a whirlwind while we launched & finished the platform... so our newsletter became a bit unloved 💔
We're changing that to bring you the latest indie innovations to celebrate unique games that push the boundary of what's possible in #gamdev
Sign-up on our homepage! 📰
#indiegamedev
We're changing that to bring you the latest indie innovations to celebrate unique games that push the boundary of what's possible in #gamdev
Sign-up on our homepage! 📰
#indiegamedev
January 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
This year has been a whirlwind while we launched & finished the platform... so our newsletter became a bit unloved 💔
We're changing that to bring you the latest indie innovations to celebrate unique games that push the boundary of what's possible in #gamdev
Sign-up on our homepage! 📰
#indiegamedev
We're changing that to bring you the latest indie innovations to celebrate unique games that push the boundary of what's possible in #gamdev
Sign-up on our homepage! 📰
#indiegamedev
We are undoubtedly in the AI era of Steam, which we pinpointed as starting in 2023 🗓️ AI Slop might be on the rise, but we've still got some iconic titles from this era like the come-back title from Toby Fox...DELTARUNE 💖
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
We are undoubtedly in the AI era of Steam, which we pinpointed as starting in 2023 🗓️ AI Slop might be on the rise, but we've still got some iconic titles from this era like the come-back title from Toby Fox...DELTARUNE 💖
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
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Just working on the final touches and then v4 of @game-oracle.bsky.social will be ready to go 🙌 #gamedev #indiegamedev
January 4, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Just working on the final touches and then v4 of @game-oracle.bsky.social will be ready to go 🙌 #gamedev #indiegamedev
While most people were binge watching TV, indie game developers were taking the opportunity to make and release their dream game including @poncle.games who made the iconic Vampire Survivors 🧛
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
January 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
While most people were binge watching TV, indie game developers were taking the opportunity to make and release their dream game including @poncle.games who made the iconic Vampire Survivors 🧛
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
Yes, the Steam Direct Era is responsible for the increase in saturation on Steam, but without it, Slay the Spire by @megacrit.com might never have seen the light of day!
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
January 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Yes, the Steam Direct Era is responsible for the increase in saturation on Steam, but without it, Slay the Spire by @megacrit.com might never have seen the light of day!
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
The Greenlight Era did let some iconic titles squeeze through, like Five Night's at Freddie's by @scawth0n.bsky.social & our lecturer friend told us this game is inspiring a whole new generation of game developer students at our local university!
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Greenlight Era did let some iconic titles squeeze through, like Five Night's at Freddie's by @scawth0n.bsky.social & our lecturer friend told us this game is inspiring a whole new generation of game developer students at our local university!
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames