Author: Madeline Virtue
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…