Author: Madeline Virtue
A Dip Into Seattle Indie Expo 2025
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Every year, Seattle Indies group hosts the Seattle Indie Expo (SIX) – a one-day free event that coincides with PAX West. As the name suggests, it’s a showcase of indie games from local developers and studios (with some exceptions). This year, there were 40 titles showcased from industry creatives from…
CraftCraft is Full of Promise
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Long ago and far away, I played Death & Taxes. It was in a bundle I purchased on itch.io during the height of the pandemic. I fell in love with it. It was engaging, with a simple and effective core gameplay loop and electric and hilarious characters. But this is…
Cozy Crossword Adventure Rita Announces Upcoming Demo
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Upcoming puzzle game Rita merges metroidvania platforming with crosswords. Slated to release in the first quarter of 2026, the game’s developer SporkTank announces a demo releases September 2025. Rita debuted back in 2024 at the PAX Indie Showcase in Australia. According to creator Martin Stradling, he didn’t intend to make…
Quantum Witch, a Game of Feuding Gods, Out Now
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How would you deal with a feud between old gods? Inspired by games like Undertale and Stardew Valley, Quantum Witch is solo developer NikkiJay’s first release. The game follows the story of a farm girl named Ren, who gets caught up in a conflict far bigger than herself. You the…
Windward Horizon Set Sail With It’s Full Release
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Just this week, Windward Horizon braces for the open waves of a full 1.0 release on Steam. Developed and published by Tasharen Entertainment Inc. this open-world RPG focuses on naval combat and exploring the procedurally generated world. Whether by yourself or with friends, you’ll customize your ship and shape the…
The Rise of the Golden Idol is a Dangerous Treasure
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Whether it be mystery novels, horror podcasts, or detective games, people have a fondness for stories where they get to puzzle out scenarios and pose theories. Being a fly on the wall is a common fantasy. Having some red-string-conspiracy type enrichment is necessary for some — me included. The Rise…
Pulling Into Saihate Station is Relaxingly Horrific
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There is nothing quite like an RPG Maker horror game. Saihate Station is a short narrative experience created and published by developer びぶ/viv. The story follows two men in their early 20s as they try and get home after their regular train ends up at an unknown station. Despite it…
An Early Access Discount For Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
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A spin-off from the original Lost Eidolons, Lost EIdolons: Veil of the Witch is an upcoming RPG developed by Ocean Drive Studio and published by Kakao Games. Stranded on a mysterious island with scattered memories, your only means of survival is to fight. Recruit allies, undertake a perilous journey, and…
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Concludes At Last
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After almost a decade since the launch of Part 1, True Fear: Forsaken Souls is finally complete. Developed by Goblinz Enterprises and published by The Digital Lounge, Part 3 is a first person point-and-click psychological horror story-driven experience. All three parts follow protagonist Holly Stonehouse as she unravels the secrets…
Good Boy’s Announcement Has Us Wagging Our Tails
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It’s time to step into the metal paws of a canine astronaut. Good Boy is an upcoming ecosystem driven metroidvania developed by Observer Interactive and published by Team17. You’ll take on the role of a LAIKA Space Rover, a special robot that contains the consciousness of a dog. A Human…