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This Dice Building Roguelite's Art Style Alone Had Me HOOKED | Die for the Lich

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Die for the Lich, from @monovoid-co.bsky.social, published by @2leftthumbs.bsky.social, is a dark fantasy dice chucking roguelite with a SAUCY art style. It's damn hard, but hard to put down. Check it:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEIW...

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If Ratchet & Clank Was A Charming Potion Crafting Roguelite | Brew

November 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Brew by @snowleafstudios.bsky.social is a charming action roguelite that kinda reminds me of Ratchet & Clank, if it had flexible potion crafting and slightly more color. Some rough edges, but it's still fun as hell. Check it here:

youtu.be/7C1R4ZTuAmw?...

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An Exploration Action Roguelite With Spellcrafting Potential | Cursemark

November 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Cursemark by @clydegames.bsky.social is an exploration-focused action roguelite with a gorgeous dark fantasy aesthetic, secrets, and a spellcrafting system with potential. It's also challenging as HEYLLL. See it here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGEz...

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"Turn-Based" Slot Machine Roguelite With UNREAL Game Feel | Slots & Daggers (Demo)

November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

YO (to the 2 ppl that see my tweets). I’m not dead. I try to have at least one video a week, minimum but life and demotivation has been kickin my ass.

Not that I don’t have vids in the vault just been lazy lmao.

October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

I played the Slots & Daggers Demo (by @friedemanna.bsky.social) and it has some of the smoothest, most satisfying visuals and sound design. It's a "turn-based" slot machine roguelite with tons of style. Watch me play it here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z2i...

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A Soulslike Boomer Shooter With INCREDIBLY Unique Visuals | Mohrta

October 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

10 games to get to know me.

October 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Mohrta (@scumhead.bsky.social) is one of the most visually unique games I've seen in a while. It uses off-kilter color palettes and bizarre art direction, and it all looks dope af. AND it's made on GZDoom. See my 1st impressions here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYl3...

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A Chaotic Roguelite Where You Play With Balls, and it’s FIRE | Ball x Pit

October 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Ball x Pit (@ballxpit.com) gotta be one of the most addictive roguelites I’ve played this year. The gameplay loop is immaculate; brick breaking, base building, ball fusing—it combines so well. Check it out:

youtu.be/cZeh1YxTjkM

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An Atmospheric "Joust-like" That's a TRUE Indie Hidden Gem | Dragenas

October 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Someone blasted through a red light today on my way from leaving work and nearly ruined my entire weekend.

Don’t be fuckin stupid. Drive like a normal human being. Damn.

October 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Dragenas (@dragenas.bsky.social) is an atmospheric action game with a style inspired by Hyperlight Drifter. Though the combat is akin to Joust, it adds its own twist. It's wild how underrated it is, with FIVE Steam reviews! Check it:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xewu...

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This GORGEOUS Brawler Roguelite is this Year's Best So Far! | Absolum

October 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Absolum’s (@dotemu.bsky.social) art is breathtaking. Don’t let that fool you though. It’s a challenging roguelite beat ‘em up, yet the branching paths and meta progression make new runs feel fresh. Check it:

youtu.be/X-mrhc8m-fQ?...

#IndieCreators #IndieGame #Roguelite

A Diabolical Slot Machine Roguelite For Gambling Addicts | CloverPit

October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Finally got on CloverPit (@panikarcade.bsky.social), a gambling roguelite where you play a cursed slot machine to attempt to pay off your debt. It's so simple, yet... addictive. Vibes are immaculate. Check it:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFMk...

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If Risk of Rain Was An ABSURD & Addictive Bullet Heaven | Megabonk

October 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Finally got around to Megabonk (@megabonk.bsky.social) and yes… it’s as addictive as they say it is. PLUS more. See my first 3 runs here:

youtu.be/NF37kx5KJV4

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This Crunchy Boomer Shooter is a MASTERPIECE of Game Design | CULTIC: Chapter Two

October 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Reposted by JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

Mortal Sin💀- Available on Steam!

@mortalsingame.bsky.social

You should check my #indiegame if you are a fan of:
🪓 Brutal melee combat
🌌 Roguelike dungeon crawling
🔪 Dismembering your enemies
🎲 No two runs the same

September 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

CULTIC Ch. 2 by @jasozzgames.bsky.social is the best boomer shooter I've played in recent memory. From the game feel (gunplay, movement) to the atmosphere and tension building, it's all FIRE. s/o to @sandboxstrat.com for the key! Check it:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok2R...

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Hotline Miami x John Wick But You're Anubis' Hitman With Spells | Jackal (Demo)

September 30, 2025 at 4:45 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Jackal (by Transhuman Design) is a Hotline Miami-inspired shooter with its own twists. The narrative presentation is slick, it's unforgiving, and the drug-induced spells have potential. It's dope. See it here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6F...

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A Sci Fi Boomer Shooter Roguelite With CRUNCHY Pixel Art | Moros Protocol

September 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Moros Protocol (@morosprotocol.bsky.social) is a sci-fi boomer shooter roguelites with immaculate pixel painted visuals and a boss with interesting… ASSets. Check it out here:

youtu.be/jHeo1frg3As?...

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PUNISHING Hand Drawn Bullet Hell Where You Fight The Animator! | ZOE Begone!

September 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

ZOE Begone! (s/o to dev @retchyyy.bsky.social for the key!) is a shmup/bullet hell game with a 1930s film-inspired art style, and it's hard as HEYLL. Don't be fooled by the gorgeous animation; you WILL get humbled. See it in action here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E78-...

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Easy to Pick Up But Challenging Horror Action Roguelike! | The Bleakest Keep

September 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

The Bleakest Keep (s/o to the dev CacheOfBones for the key!) is a challenging horror-tinged action roguelite with a PSX aesthetic. It's easy to pick up, but harder than you'd initially think. It's dope. Check it out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whrc...

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If Dead Cells Were Cosmic Horror And You Were a Space Samurai | Katanaut

September 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Katanaut (@voidmawgames.bsky.social) is a cosmic horror-infused action roguelite inspired by Dead Cells, and it's SICK. I enjoyed every minute, despite getting betrayed... s/o to @piratepr.com for the key! See it for yourself:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXZL...

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The Ability Customization in This MOBA Roguelite is MASSIVE! | Shape of Dreams (Demo)

September 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

I finally got to playing the Demo for Shape of Dreams, and damn… I understand it now. Who’d have thought a MOBA/roguelite could be so dope??? Check it out here:

youtu.be/vk5UPP0fLNs?...

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CRPG Meets 90s Point & Click With AMAZING Replayability! | Heroes of the Seven Islands

September 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

A CRPG mixed with 90s point and click games? Well, that's what @heroes7islands.bsky.social is. It's charming and chill. s/o to @2leftthumbs.bsky.social for the key! Check it out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjzR...

#IndieCreators #IndieGame #CRPG

Super Slept-On Underrated Indie Hidden Gem Hollow Knight Silksong

September 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

So I played a little unknown, underrated indie game called Hollow Knight: Silksong. You prob haven't heard of it.... Check it out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCg-...

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This Beat 'Em Up Action-Roguelite Might Be a SLEEPER HIT | Star Fire: Eternal Cycle

September 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is a surprisingly well polished beat em up roguelite with insane build crafting potential. It’s fun and chaotic; I’m surprised it hasn’t been talked about more. Vid below:

youtu.be/oRb79axBoiI?...

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This Over the Top $5 Roguelite is PACKED With Crazy Content | Stick it to the Stickman

September 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

Stick it to the Stickman by @freelives.bsky.social (dev) and @devolverdigital.com (pub) has an INSANE content-to-value ratio. Prob one of my most anticipated indie games in recent memory. For $5? It's def a steal. Vid on it below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW0D...

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