Wayside Shakedown
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A site all about indie games and other media that typically doesn't get the brightest spotlight! https://waysideshakedown.com/
Is it too early to call for a potential GotY?
Mr. Sleepy Man PC Release Date Announced - Wayside Shakedown
Mr. Sleepy Man is on my 2026 short list for games that just look up my alley, and its release is now just a couple months away.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Is it too early to call for a potential GotY?
No, YUma Nest!
Open-World Sandbox RPG Yuma Nest Locks in Early Access Launch - Wayside Shakedown
Anyone hungry for some cute 2D side-scrolling open-world action might want to keep an eye on Yuma Nest. Read on for more!
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January 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
No, YUma Nest!
What was your 2025 GOTY?
Hollow Knight: Silksong Crowned Game of the Year at 2025 Steam Awards - Wayside Shakedown
Hollow Knight: Silksong took home two of the 11 awards, including Game of the Year at this year's Steam Awards.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
What was your 2025 GOTY?
Pre-orders go live in just a few days!
Shovel Knight Dig Goes Physical on PS5 and Switch - Wayside Shakedown
Shovel Knight Dig is getting a physical release, and is coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch physically in March!
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January 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Pre-orders go live in just a few days!
3D frog platformer Big Hops (from @luckshotgames.com) has a release date!
Big Hops Makes the Leap to Consoles and PC on January 12 - Wayside Shakedown
If you’ve got a 3D platformer starring a frog and you don’t name it Big Hops, what are you even doing? Read on for the latest!
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December 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
3D frog platformer Big Hops (from @luckshotgames.com) has a release date!
Coming in February (Switch version later)!
Demon Tides Reveals Launch Plans, Physical Release - Wayside Shakedown
A release date is officially in place for Demon Tides, the latest from indie studio Fabraz (Bubsy 4D, Demon Turf).
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December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Coming in February (Switch version later)!
I had a blast talking with @nsuttner.bsky.social and reflecting on The Secret Lives of Games' incredible A Year of UFO 50 podcast project!
Reflecting on a Year of UFO 50 with The Secret Lives of Games Host Nick Suttner - Wayside Shakedown
How a year covering one incredible release became a mighty achievement
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December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I had a blast talking with @nsuttner.bsky.social and reflecting on The Secret Lives of Games' incredible A Year of UFO 50 podcast project!
The PC version is out now from @11bitstudios.bsky.social
Death Howl Summons Physical Release on PS5, Switch on February 20 - Wayside Shakedown
Today marks the launch of developer The Outer Zone’s Soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl, but there’s another version on the way!
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December 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The PC version is out now from @11bitstudios.bsky.social
Looks way better than my face when my Switch screen goes black and I see my own reflection.
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Looks way better than my face when my Switch screen goes black and I see my own reflection.
Roll them bones and pray to Stegnar, because we're back with another UFO 50 quick rec!
UFO 50 Quick Recs: Avianos - Wayside Shakedown
Avianos is one of a decent amount of UFO 50 games that I would normally bounce off of based on instinct alone, but it rules!
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December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Roll them bones and pray to Stegnar, because we're back with another UFO 50 quick rec!
It's (almost) time to climb!
Cairn Approaches the Summit with Release Date Reveal - Wayside Shakedown
A release date is firmly locked in for Cairn, the survival climbing adventure from the team at The Game Bakers.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It's (almost) time to climb!
Alt title: Bards Goin' Hard
Musical Action-RPG Traveler’s Refrain Heads to Switch This Week - Wayside Shakedown
With trailer vibes that give a mix of Bastion and Hades, musical actioner Traveler’s Refrain recently made its Nintendo Switch plans known!
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December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Alt title: Bards Goin' Hard
Take me back to the King's Field!
Queen’s Domain Taps into Nostalgia for FromSoft’s King’s Field Games - Wayside Shakedown
If your appreciation for FromSoftware goes deeper than the Souls series, you’ll be delighted to learn about Queen’s Domain.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Take me back to the King's Field!
THE END is nigh for ANTONBLAST!
Final ANTONBLAST Update Arrives on December 18 - Wayside Shakedown
The end is nigh for ANTONBLAST! Summitsphere announced plans to launch the side-scroller’s final update on December 18.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
THE END is nigh for ANTONBLAST!
The "brainrot pop" adventure game needs a little more time
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis Delayed to April 2026 - Wayside Shakedown
Back in September, Alliance Arts and WHO YOU announced winter release plans for “brainrot pop” game Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The "brainrot pop" adventure game needs a little more time
Pixel is working on art alongside Shuhei Miyazawa (Raindrop Sprinters) on development and Masashi Kimura of room6 on planning and production!
Avemary Rocket Revealed as Latest from Cave Story Dev Pixel and More - Wayside Shakedown
A new side-scrolling action-adventure is on the way, and Avemary Rocket: Captain Patchwork has some impressive names behind it.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Pixel is working on art alongside Shuhei Miyazawa (Raindrop Sprinters) on development and Masashi Kimura of room6 on planning and production!
If you liked Meg's Monster, more is on the way this week!
Meg’s Monster Returns with Lost Memories DLC This Week - Wayside Shakedown
After launching three years ago, Odencat’s adventure game Meg’s Monster is about to return with some new DLC.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If you liked Meg's Monster, more is on the way this week!
You can try out the Metroidvania sequel right now!
Grime II Demo Now Live on Steam - Wayside Shakedown
If you’ve been itching to try out Grime II, the Metroidvania sequel that follows the act of 2021’s Grime, Clover Bite has you covered.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
You can try out the Metroidvania sequel right now!
just chill, man
Japanese Rural Life Adventure Brings Relaxing Vibes to Switch, PC - Wayside Shakedown
It’s time to take things down a notch and soak in some rural vibes, because Japanese Rural Life Adventure has new platforms on the way.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
just chill, man
Sure, why not?
Vampire Crawlers is a Vampire Survivors Spinoff That Takes the Series in a New Direction - Wayside Shakedown
Enter: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, which developer poncle revealed as a roguelite deckbuilder spinoff.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Sure, why not?
Death Howl would also be a rad metal band name
Soulslike Deckbuilder Death Howl Reveals Launch Date - Wayside Shakedown
Publisher 11 bit studios and developer The Outer Zone are prepping Death Howl, which is described as a “Soulslike deckbuilder."
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November 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Death Howl would also be a rad metal band name
Who knew survival could be so relaxing?
Chill Campervan Survival Game Outbound Adds Switch 2 Version - Wayside Shakedown
Last time we checked in on “cozyvival” (cozy survival) campervan adventure game Outbound, it was eyeing an early 2026 launch.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Who knew survival could be so relaxing?
In lieu of a licensed Arachnophobia game, this series'll do.
Kill It With Fire 2 Leaves Early Access Next Week - Wayside Shakedown
If you’re in the mood for some Arachnophobia-adjacent entertainment, the full version of Kill It With Fire 2 is right around the corner.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
In lieu of a licensed Arachnophobia game, this series'll do.
Yea I dig the style!
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Yea I dig the style!