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10 ways 2026 will be a turning point for game design, according to indie devs
By Alan Wen published
From Switch 2 momentum and Steam Machine 2.0, to AI fatigue, GTA 6 shockwaves, and the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 legacy.

The best hidden gem indie games of 2025 you probably missed
By Alan Wen published
Finished Hollow Knight: Silksong? These overlooked games deserve some love.

Skate Story’s surreal, glassy visual design is more real than you think
By Alan Wen published
Sam Eng explains the real-world inspirations behind his ambitious indie game.

Retro-inspired shooter Birdcage feels like it's 1998 again, right down to purposeful slowdown
By Alan Wen published
Why did this indie dev choose GameMaker's limitations over Unreal Engine 5?

Why I laughed with delight at the sheer visual audacity of Lumines Arise
By Alan Wen published
Enhance's Takashi Ishihara shares insights on making visuals that connect with sound and emotions.

Why indie game Possessor(s) ditches Unreal Engine 5’s latest tools for hand-drawn art
By Alan Wen published
Heart Machine reveals the animation and illustration influences behind its new game.

The most human game I've seen this year looks like it was made in MS Paint
By Alan Wen published
Meredith Gran’s indie journey from Octopus Pie to Perfect Tides.

Indie game Denshattack turns Japan’s iconic train culture into pure pop-art motion
By Alan Wen published
Undercoders' David Jaumandreu on faithfully mashing up Japanese train culture with Jet Set Radio's style.
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