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10 Indie Games That Shine on the Switch 2 (You’ll Want Them All!)

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August 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM

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If you are one of the more than 3.5 million people that recently got a Switch 2. You might be on the lookout for some cool games to play. Got ya covered 😉: youtu.be/jdynldo5MnY?...

#NintendoSwitch2 #indiegames

Only 1 Week Left! The Best Games from Steam Next Fest (June 2025)

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June 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM

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Steam Next Fest started yesterday, which means you only have 6 days left to play awesome demos😱😱
These are my recommendations, might save you some time: youtube.com/watch?v=AxN-...
#SteamNextFest #indiegames

Top 20 Hidden Gems Coming in May (You’ll Miss These!)

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June 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM

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Check out these hidden indie game gems dropping in May!
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Laika: Aged Through Blood is one of the best Indie Games you will ever play!

April 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM

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One of the best games I have played so far! You got to try Laika: Aged Through Blood!
#indiegame #metroidvania
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Must play Games at Steam Next Fest February 2025

April 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM

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Want some suggestions on what to play during Steam Next Fest? Got you covered:
#steamnextfest2025 #indiegames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KSb...

These New Indie Games Will Make Your February absolutely amazing!

February 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM

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New month starts tomorrow and some great looking indie games will be releasing. These are the ones that caught my eye : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbqe...
#indiegames #NewReleases

Must play Robotic Metroidvania: Super Roboy Indie Game review

January 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM

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I recently had the pleasure of playing Super Roboy and it's amazing how quickly that little guy can steal your heart. Truly an Indie Game Gem from Vincent Penning and this is only his first game!
Thank you for making the game @SuperRoboy! More of my thoughts in the review: www.youtube.com/watc...

Metroivania games come in all shapes and sizes you might say. Some are more innovative than others or provide a deeper story. What they all have in common is that they try to give their own spin on the genre. Super Roboy brings a new approach to how we level up and gain new abilities, but is that en

Wren's Resurgence on Steam

January 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"Wren's Resurgence" releases today on Steam!

Wren’s Resurgence is a 2D action platformer where Wren must fight her way
through the Yokai-infested lands in order to rescue her sister Swan.
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Wren’s Resurgence is a 2D action platformer where Wren must fight her way through the Yokai-infested lands in order to rescue her sister Swan. With the evil force’s tyrannical grasp on the island, it’s up to Wren to brandish her katana and bring peace back to the land.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection on Steam

January 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection" releases today on Steam!

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a 3D remake of the original
ARPG, featuring revamped graphics, dynamic combat, and a tactical summoning
system.
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Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a 3D remake of the original ARPG, featuring revamped graphics, dynamic combat, and a tactical summoning system. Turn your foes into allies and dive into an adventure full of strategy and action, inspired by the classics of the 6th gen of consoles.

Steam Curator: Xcepxional Indie Games

January 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM

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So I know steam curator groups have a bad rep, but I started one because I think it might have some use. You can easily see if any of the game I have checked out are on sale or stuff like that. If you want to follow this is the url: store.steampowered.com/curator/4527...

Reviewing all kinds of Indie Games and trying to get the deserving ones as much exposure as possible! There are so many hidden Gems out there that need to be seen!

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

January 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"DISORDER" releases today on Steam!

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D
roguelike dungeon crawler
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#indiegames #newrelease

DISORDER on Steam

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel on Steam

January 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel" releases today on Steam!

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark
realms of Norse Mythology. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
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Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.

January 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"Super Roboy" releases today on Steam!

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting!
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#indiegames #newrelease #superroboy

Super Roboy on Steam

Save 10% on BLADE CHIMERA on Steam

January 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"BLADE CHIMERA" releases today on Steam!

Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this
exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
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Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.

You cannot miss these discounts in the Steam Winter Sale

January 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM

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The Steam Winter Sale is full of great deals! I gathered a list of games that are all less than 5 bucks! Might be one for you in there 👀
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Mega Metroidvania Deals in the Steam Autumn Sale 2024!!

December 23, 2024 at 1:28 PM

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oh yeah!!! Cannot wait!

Happy Broccoli Games @happybroccoligames.bsky.social · Dec 10

✨The Detective is quack! I mean, back! 🦆

All-new Duck Detective adventure The Ghost of Glamping arrives in 2025. Inspect a haunted (?) campsite, make de-duct-tions, and nibble at the crumbs of justice!

December 11, 2024 at 2:28 PM

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Looking for some good Metroidvania's (one of my fav categories) in the Steam Autumn Sale? I got you covered: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUur...

Save 10% on Neon Blood on Steam

November 30, 2024 at 7:59 PM

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Sometimes youtube confuses the hell out of me 😅
#YouTube #ContentCreation

November 29, 2024 at 3:51 PM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"Neon Blood" releases today on Steam!

Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City
further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a
revolution to change the world!
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Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this fast-paced cyberpunk adventure.

Welcome to the perfect vacation getaway: Borgo Marina. Be warned, there’s mysteries around every corner in this Italian paradise. Befriend the locals, find clues, and play your cards right to uncover the town’s secrets in this story-driven adventure.

November 26, 2024 at 7:50 AM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"On Your Tail" releases today on Steam!

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On Your Tail on Steam

Towers of Aghasba on Steam

November 21, 2024 at 6:00 AM

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Wondering of doing a game giveaway on bluesky would actually reach more actual gamers and not just accounts that join every giveaway on the platform 🤔😁

November 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"Towers of Aghasba" releases today on Steam!

Explore a stunning open-world filled with majestic creatures and quirky
characters.
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Explore a stunning open-world filled with majestic creatures and quirky characters. Nurture withered lands into vibrant ecosystems and flex your creativity as you build a thriving island civilization in balance with nature. Invite friends to craft, harvest, and hang on your fantasy island.

Witch and Council : The Card on Steam

November 19, 2024 at 6:00 AM

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⏰ Release Reminder ⏰
"Witch and Council : The Card" releases today on Steam!

Make a group with attractive characters, build your deck and stave off the
characteristic enemies.
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Make a group with attractive characters, build your deck and stave off the characteristic enemies. Your small choices will make great changes every moment. We invite you to the witch world full of diverse characters and interesting scenarios.

Kaku: Ancient Seal Review - A Hidden Gem or Another Forgettable RPG?

November 18, 2024 at 4:14 PM

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Looking for a cool RPG that has gorgeous visuals and might even have a cute piggy sidekick in it for you? Check out Kaku: Ancient Seal. Had the honour of playing it thanks to @piratepr.com and did a review on it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dlj...