Dear, IndieGames
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#1 OneHourIn: Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy
A wander through this week’s indiegame releases, spotlighting the games that charmed me in their first hour — featuring Foolish Mortals, My Little Puppy, and more.
dearindiegames.com
I'm starting a new weekly article where I pick out the IndieGames that charm me in their very first hour.
#OneHourIn Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy. From haunts on the bayou to a heavenly dog on a mission.
Curious about this month’s other releases? Want a bite-sized look?
Walk with me awhile.
#OneHourIn Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy. From haunts on the bayou to a heavenly dog on a mission.
Curious about this month’s other releases? Want a bite-sized look?
Walk with me awhile.
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📣 Discover over 70 games from across Latin America—live on December 9!
The Latin American Games Showcase returns as part of @thegameawards.com, kicking off with our pre-show at 3:30 PM PT.
Set your reminder!
#LAGS #TheGameAwards
The Latin American Games Showcase returns as part of @thegameawards.com, kicking off with our pre-show at 3:30 PM PT.
Set your reminder!
#LAGS #TheGameAwards
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
📣 Discover over 70 games from across Latin America—live on December 9!
The Latin American Games Showcase returns as part of @thegameawards.com, kicking off with our pre-show at 3:30 PM PT.
Set your reminder!
#LAGS #TheGameAwards
The Latin American Games Showcase returns as part of @thegameawards.com, kicking off with our pre-show at 3:30 PM PT.
Set your reminder!
#LAGS #TheGameAwards
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Wholesome Games' winter Wholesome Snack is just a few days away! I'm so looking forward to seeing what pops up in this showcase. I always find some favorites from this awesome team.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition 2025 - Video Game Showcase
The final Wholesome Games showcase of 2025, Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition 2025 will premiere on December 9 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET! Get ready for over 20 games, including world premiere…
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Wholesome Games' winter Wholesome Snack is just a few days away! I'm so looking forward to seeing what pops up in this showcase. I always find some favorites from this awesome team.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
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[GIVEAWAY]
i backed the UNBEATABLE kickstarter before i ended up getting hired so i'm giving away my code!! this includes the BREAKOUT edition dlc songs as well 🎵
to enter just follow me and the official @dcellgames.com account + like/repost this post! 🎸
winner will be decided dec 8th 5pm EST 🎤
i backed the UNBEATABLE kickstarter before i ended up getting hired so i'm giving away my code!! this includes the BREAKOUT edition dlc songs as well 🎵
to enter just follow me and the official @dcellgames.com account + like/repost this post! 🎸
winner will be decided dec 8th 5pm EST 🎤
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
[GIVEAWAY]
i backed the UNBEATABLE kickstarter before i ended up getting hired so i'm giving away my code!! this includes the BREAKOUT edition dlc songs as well 🎵
to enter just follow me and the official @dcellgames.com account + like/repost this post! 🎸
winner will be decided dec 8th 5pm EST 🎤
i backed the UNBEATABLE kickstarter before i ended up getting hired so i'm giving away my code!! this includes the BREAKOUT edition dlc songs as well 🎵
to enter just follow me and the official @dcellgames.com account + like/repost this post! 🎸
winner will be decided dec 8th 5pm EST 🎤
New week, new month, and December always seems to have fewer releases, but the ones that arrive tend to shine in unexpected ways. I’m polishing the IndieGame Release Calendar now, and some intriguing titles are starting to rise from the snow.
What are you keeping an eye on as we head into winter?
What are you keeping an eye on as we head into winter?
a pixel art illustration of a snowy cabin
ALT: a pixel art illustration of a snowy cabin
media.tenor.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
New week, new month, and December always seems to have fewer releases, but the ones that arrive tend to shine in unexpected ways. I’m polishing the IndieGame Release Calendar now, and some intriguing titles are starting to rise from the snow.
What are you keeping an eye on as we head into winter?
What are you keeping an eye on as we head into winter?
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🚨 Creator Day is LIVE! 🚨
For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.
Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale
itch.io
For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.
Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale
itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🚨 Creator Day is LIVE! 🚨
For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.
Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale
itch.io
For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.
Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale
itch.io
For the third time this month, an indiegame has put a massive smile on my face.
Goodnight Universe puts you in the tiny socks of a baby with psychic and telekinetic powers, trying to help the mamma, pappa, and big sis who can’t understand you.
It’s funny, weird, and unexpectedly touching.
Goodnight Universe puts you in the tiny socks of a baby with psychic and telekinetic powers, trying to help the mamma, pappa, and big sis who can’t understand you.
It’s funny, weird, and unexpectedly touching.
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For the third time this month, an indiegame has put a massive smile on my face.
Goodnight Universe puts you in the tiny socks of a baby with psychic and telekinetic powers, trying to help the mamma, pappa, and big sis who can’t understand you.
It’s funny, weird, and unexpectedly touching.
Goodnight Universe puts you in the tiny socks of a baby with psychic and telekinetic powers, trying to help the mamma, pappa, and big sis who can’t understand you.
It’s funny, weird, and unexpectedly touching.
Last Wednesday, I published my first #OneHourIn article, where I talked about my First Impressions of Foolish Mortals and My Little Puppy. Following that was a list of more IndieGames to check out that were released that same week.
Is this a good format? Should I only do one game at a time?
Is this a good format? Should I only do one game at a time?
#1 OneHourIn: Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy
A wander through this week’s indiegame releases, spotlighting the games that charmed me in their first hour — featuring Foolish Mortals, My Little Puppy, and more.
dearindiegames.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last Wednesday, I published my first #OneHourIn article, where I talked about my First Impressions of Foolish Mortals and My Little Puppy. Following that was a list of more IndieGames to check out that were released that same week.
Is this a good format? Should I only do one game at a time?
Is this a good format? Should I only do one game at a time?
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EXCLUSIVE on @gamedeveloper.bsky.social: not only has The Game Awards not nominated a Future Class for 2025, it's told alumni it "does not have any active programming plans" for the award.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
Future Class organizer Emily Weir has informed past honorees that The Game Awards has no active plans for the program.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
EXCLUSIVE on @gamedeveloper.bsky.social: not only has The Game Awards not nominated a Future Class for 2025, it's told alumni it "does not have any active programming plans" for the award.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
I can't attend #AdvX25 this weekend, but I'll be checking out any demos I can on Steam and wishlisting whatever catches my attention.
Hope you all have lots of fun, and wish I was there to join you all!
Hope you all have lots of fun, and wish I was there to join you all!
November 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I can't attend #AdvX25 this weekend, but I'll be checking out any demos I can on Steam and wishlisting whatever catches my attention.
Hope you all have lots of fun, and wish I was there to join you all!
Hope you all have lots of fun, and wish I was there to join you all!
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Looking for cozy creators who want to check out our virtual co-working game! 🎮
💖 you and your friends sit together at the bottom of your screen while you work/study
⏰ set timers, track tasks & play fun mini games
Sound like you? make yourself known, or tag your fave creator below ✨
💖 you and your friends sit together at the bottom of your screen while you work/study
⏰ set timers, track tasks & play fun mini games
Sound like you? make yourself known, or tag your fave creator below ✨
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Looking for cozy creators who want to check out our virtual co-working game! 🎮
💖 you and your friends sit together at the bottom of your screen while you work/study
⏰ set timers, track tasks & play fun mini games
Sound like you? make yourself known, or tag your fave creator below ✨
💖 you and your friends sit together at the bottom of your screen while you work/study
⏰ set timers, track tasks & play fun mini games
Sound like you? make yourself known, or tag your fave creator below ✨
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🚨content creators🚨
Duskpunk just got a '9/10: Exceptional' on Gamingbible and we have Steam Codes available!!
- choice and text heavy RPG
- inspired by Citizen Sleeper and tabletop RPGs
- carefully manage your health, energy and stress levels in a world consumed by war
Duskpunk just got a '9/10: Exceptional' on Gamingbible and we have Steam Codes available!!
- choice and text heavy RPG
- inspired by Citizen Sleeper and tabletop RPGs
- carefully manage your health, energy and stress levels in a world consumed by war
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨content creators🚨
Duskpunk just got a '9/10: Exceptional' on Gamingbible and we have Steam Codes available!!
- choice and text heavy RPG
- inspired by Citizen Sleeper and tabletop RPGs
- carefully manage your health, energy and stress levels in a world consumed by war
Duskpunk just got a '9/10: Exceptional' on Gamingbible and we have Steam Codes available!!
- choice and text heavy RPG
- inspired by Citizen Sleeper and tabletop RPGs
- carefully manage your health, energy and stress levels in a world consumed by war
I'm starting a new weekly article where I pick out the IndieGames that charm me in their very first hour.
#OneHourIn Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy. From haunts on the bayou to a heavenly dog on a mission.
Curious about this month’s other releases? Want a bite-sized look?
Walk with me awhile.
#OneHourIn Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy. From haunts on the bayou to a heavenly dog on a mission.
Curious about this month’s other releases? Want a bite-sized look?
Walk with me awhile.
#1 OneHourIn: Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy
A wander through this week’s indiegame releases, spotlighting the games that charmed me in their first hour — featuring Foolish Mortals, My Little Puppy, and more.
dearindiegames.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I'm starting a new weekly article where I pick out the IndieGames that charm me in their very first hour.
#OneHourIn Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy. From haunts on the bayou to a heavenly dog on a mission.
Curious about this month’s other releases? Want a bite-sized look?
Walk with me awhile.
#OneHourIn Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy. From haunts on the bayou to a heavenly dog on a mission.
Curious about this month’s other releases? Want a bite-sized look?
Walk with me awhile.
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Take a look at our "Spectral Scents of the Devil's Rock Parfumerie" smell pack, with the smell expert who helped us make it!
You can SMELL the point-and-click game Foolish Mortals by @inklingwood.bsky.social!
It was a delightful opportunity to develop smells, through @aromaprime.bsky.social, for players to sniff as they explore.
It was a delightful opportunity to develop smells, through @aromaprime.bsky.social, for players to sniff as they explore.
October 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Take a look at our "Spectral Scents of the Devil's Rock Parfumerie" smell pack, with the smell expert who helped us make it!
Yesterday the internet poured us a nice warm cup of Cozy Quest 2025 and I missed the showcase, so I'm doing a watch-a-long 😁
Release dates, lovely reveals, quiet gasps, and there better be puppies... with adorable hats
Follow the thread as my thoughts unfurl. Tea and biscuits mandatory 🍵
Release dates, lovely reveals, quiet gasps, and there better be puppies... with adorable hats
Follow the thread as my thoughts unfurl. Tea and biscuits mandatory 🍵
Cozy Quest 2025 | Opening Showcase
The coziest Steam event of the year is back and it's bigger than ever!
Cosy Quest returns for four days of the best cozy games around, with discounts and demos over on Steam and developer…
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November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Yesterday the internet poured us a nice warm cup of Cozy Quest 2025 and I missed the showcase, so I'm doing a watch-a-long 😁
Release dates, lovely reveals, quiet gasps, and there better be puppies... with adorable hats
Follow the thread as my thoughts unfurl. Tea and biscuits mandatory 🍵
Release dates, lovely reveals, quiet gasps, and there better be puppies... with adorable hats
Follow the thread as my thoughts unfurl. Tea and biscuits mandatory 🍵
Back in the Indie Scene with #OneHourIn!
Every Wednesday, I'll hop into games for roughly an hour (or two), writing my first impressions if they stick. First up is Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy — two IndieGames that had my interest, and now have my undivided attention.
Every Wednesday, I'll hop into games for roughly an hour (or two), writing my first impressions if they stick. First up is Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy — two IndieGames that had my interest, and now have my undivided attention.
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Back in the Indie Scene with #OneHourIn!
Every Wednesday, I'll hop into games for roughly an hour (or two), writing my first impressions if they stick. First up is Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy — two IndieGames that had my interest, and now have my undivided attention.
Every Wednesday, I'll hop into games for roughly an hour (or two), writing my first impressions if they stick. First up is Foolish Mortals & My Little Puppy — two IndieGames that had my interest, and now have my undivided attention.
Starting the week with some tea and Cosy IndieGame releases today
🐾 SHEEPHERDERS
Heard colourful sheep, go barking mad, and dress up adorable pups?
📦 THE AUGUST BEFORE
Bittersweet feelings and cherished memories when moving house
🛋️ THE BERLIN APARTMENT
One apartment with a story of many lifetimes
🐾 SHEEPHERDERS
Heard colourful sheep, go barking mad, and dress up adorable pups?
📦 THE AUGUST BEFORE
Bittersweet feelings and cherished memories when moving house
🛋️ THE BERLIN APARTMENT
One apartment with a story of many lifetimes
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Starting the week with some tea and Cosy IndieGame releases today
🐾 SHEEPHERDERS
Heard colourful sheep, go barking mad, and dress up adorable pups?
📦 THE AUGUST BEFORE
Bittersweet feelings and cherished memories when moving house
🛋️ THE BERLIN APARTMENT
One apartment with a story of many lifetimes
🐾 SHEEPHERDERS
Heard colourful sheep, go barking mad, and dress up adorable pups?
📦 THE AUGUST BEFORE
Bittersweet feelings and cherished memories when moving house
🛋️ THE BERLIN APARTMENT
One apartment with a story of many lifetimes
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The #AdvX25 Steam Event will run 19 Nov - 2 Dec!
With new & past exhibiting games, many of the best narrative experiences will be on sale with great deals!
Check our '25 exhibitors: adventurexpo.org/exhibitors
Scroll to the bottom of the page for our newly announced 2025 'Honourable Mentions'!
With new & past exhibiting games, many of the best narrative experiences will be on sale with great deals!
Check our '25 exhibitors: adventurexpo.org/exhibitors
Scroll to the bottom of the page for our newly announced 2025 'Honourable Mentions'!
September 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The #AdvX25 Steam Event will run 19 Nov - 2 Dec!
With new & past exhibiting games, many of the best narrative experiences will be on sale with great deals!
Check our '25 exhibitors: adventurexpo.org/exhibitors
Scroll to the bottom of the page for our newly announced 2025 'Honourable Mentions'!
With new & past exhibiting games, many of the best narrative experiences will be on sale with great deals!
Check our '25 exhibitors: adventurexpo.org/exhibitors
Scroll to the bottom of the page for our newly announced 2025 'Honourable Mentions'!
What if there was a curated calendar of indiegames that updated in real time when a release date is updated on Steam?
And this calendar was organised into months with up to date screenshots and trailers?
A lot of long nights went into this. I hope it helps you
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
And this calendar was organised into months with up to date screenshots and trailers?
A lot of long nights went into this. I hope it helps you
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
September 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What if there was a curated calendar of indiegames that updated in real time when a release date is updated on Steam?
And this calendar was organised into months with up to date screenshots and trailers?
A lot of long nights went into this. I hope it helps you
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
And this calendar was organised into months with up to date screenshots and trailers?
A lot of long nights went into this. I hope it helps you
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
NEW INDIEGAME RELEASE DATE CALENDAR 👀
Sooo... I learnt some code and did a thing, now my calendar is back (and better?)
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Original Google Sheet
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Sooo... I learnt some code and did a thing, now my calendar is back (and better?)
Embed
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Original Google Sheet
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
IndieGame Release Date Calendar
DIG into your next IndieGame
dearindiegames.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
NEW INDIEGAME RELEASE DATE CALENDAR 👀
Sooo... I learnt some code and did a thing, now my calendar is back (and better?)
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dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Original Google Sheet
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Sooo... I learnt some code and did a thing, now my calendar is back (and better?)
Embed
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Original Google Sheet
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Less than 1/3rd of all tickets left!
#AdvX25 is back on 22-23 November in Central London with a stacked lineup of games and talks.
Tickets are selling out fast, so secure yours before it’s too late! adventurexpo.org
Regular 1-day tickets & weekend concession tickets are almost entirely gone... 😱
#AdvX25 is back on 22-23 November in Central London with a stacked lineup of games and talks.
Tickets are selling out fast, so secure yours before it’s too late! adventurexpo.org
Regular 1-day tickets & weekend concession tickets are almost entirely gone... 😱
September 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Less than 1/3rd of all tickets left!
#AdvX25 is back on 22-23 November in Central London with a stacked lineup of games and talks.
Tickets are selling out fast, so secure yours before it’s too late! adventurexpo.org
Regular 1-day tickets & weekend concession tickets are almost entirely gone... 😱
#AdvX25 is back on 22-23 November in Central London with a stacked lineup of games and talks.
Tickets are selling out fast, so secure yours before it’s too late! adventurexpo.org
Regular 1-day tickets & weekend concession tickets are almost entirely gone... 😱
Just discovered Hollow Knight and felt the thrill of stepping into IndieGames for the first time? Lets DIG deeper, this September, a treasure trove of incredible indie worlds awaits.
From haunting puzzle platformers to cozy narrative adventures, dive into our curated lineup now!
From haunting puzzle platformers to cozy narrative adventures, dive into our curated lineup now!
IndieGames Coming In September 2025
A sneak peek at the IndieGames dropping this September 2025!
dearindiegames.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Just discovered Hollow Knight and felt the thrill of stepping into IndieGames for the first time? Lets DIG deeper, this September, a treasure trove of incredible indie worlds awaits.
From haunting puzzle platformers to cozy narrative adventures, dive into our curated lineup now!
From haunting puzzle platformers to cozy narrative adventures, dive into our curated lineup now!
Im seeing a lot of new Indie Game showcases popping up and that is both awesome and scary. I have enough to keep up with and now its looking like watching showcases will be a full time gig 😅
September 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Im seeing a lot of new Indie Game showcases popping up and that is both awesome and scary. I have enough to keep up with and now its looking like watching showcases will be a full time gig 😅
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Haven’t shared in a while, but this one’s a gem: indiegamepublishing.com
A detailed report breaking down 100+ real #publishingdeals - splits, advances, #milestones, and key terms every dev should know.
#gamedev #indiegames #gamebusiness #pitching #publishing #indiedev
A detailed report breaking down 100+ real #publishingdeals - splits, advances, #milestones, and key terms every dev should know.
#gamedev #indiegames #gamebusiness #pitching #publishing #indiedev
2025 Publishing Agreement Market Report
2025 Video Game Publishing Agreement Market Report - A Survey of over 100 agreements and key deal points to understand current video game publishing landscape.
indiegamepublishing.com
July 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Haven’t shared in a while, but this one’s a gem: indiegamepublishing.com
A detailed report breaking down 100+ real #publishingdeals - splits, advances, #milestones, and key terms every dev should know.
#gamedev #indiegames #gamebusiness #pitching #publishing #indiedev
A detailed report breaking down 100+ real #publishingdeals - splits, advances, #milestones, and key terms every dev should know.
#gamedev #indiegames #gamebusiness #pitching #publishing #indiedev
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Looking for a capsule artist? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/artists
Looking for a capsule art job? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/jobs
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Looking for a capsule artist? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/artists
Looking for a capsule art job? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/jobs
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July 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Are you...
Looking for a capsule artist? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/artists
Looking for a capsule art job? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/jobs
Please share and let #gamedev hear about it! 💚
#indiegamedev #gameart #gamemarketing #steam
Looking for a capsule artist? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/artists
Looking for a capsule art job? ➡️ steamcapsule.com/jobs
Please share and let #gamedev hear about it! 💚
#indiegamedev #gameart #gamemarketing #steam