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Project Songbird review: a haunting indie horror about the cost of creativity

By Ian Dean Published

Life Is Stranger in the Appalachian forests.

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This solo dev is making a retro PC horror game that taps into Y2K internet fears perfectly

By Alan Wen Published

Shutter Story is like a nostalgic J-horror version of Her Story.

Video Game Design
How The Mermaid Mask introduces 3D objects to its detective work without compromising its 2D vision

By Alan Wen Published

The latest game in the Detective Grimoire series is also a continuation of its predecessor's aesthetic, with an extra dimension.

Video Game Design
This solo dev's cosy game is set in a hand-painted Japan-inspired world made with Unreal Engine 5

By Alan Wen Published

How rural Japan and Shinto influenced Argyro Brotsi's debut game.

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Planet of Lana 2 review: an emotional hand-painted sequel worth the wait

By Ian Dean Published

Perfectly builds upon its precursor.

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How Obey the Insect God is reviving a forgotten '90s game artform

By Alan Wen Published

Digitised sprites are back.

Video Game Design
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Crisol: Theater of Idols review: it feels like a lost Xbox 360 horror classic

By Ian Dean Published

This indie game understands atmosphere better than most AAA releases.

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Best indie games 2025
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.

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