Adventures in Indie Gaming

Bloody arenas, bad medicine, and psychic babies. Just part 3 of AIIG's #steamnextfest roundup. indiegames.substack.com/p/next-fest-...

18 Oct 2025

Big Hops from @luckshotgames.com is one of 10 games in part 5 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

18 Oct 2025

Hermit and Pig from @heavylunchco.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 5 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

18 Oct 2025

Forestrike - @forestrike.bsky.social - is one of 10 games in part 5 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Love You to Bits from @alikestudio.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 5 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Cloudheim from @noodlecatgames.com is one of 10 games in part 5 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Fearless warriors, nervous hermits, and an adorable piglet—it's the fifth and final #steamnextfest roundup from AIIG! indiegames.substack.com/p/next-fest-... #indiegames #videogames #gaming

All Hands on Deck from @studiomantasaur.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 4 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

The Séance of Blake Manor from @spookydoorway.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 4 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

MENACE from @overhypestudios.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 4 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Earth Must Die from @danthat.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 4 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

It's your last chance to subscribe to AIIG's free newsletter today and receive two bonus emails featuring 24 more #steamnextfest games! Sign up at indiegames.substack.com and get free weekly previews of upcoming indie and double-A games.

Spy mutts, evil overlords, and friendly hands—it's AIIG's fourth #steamnextfest roundup featuring ten more games! indiegames.substack.com/p/next-fest-...

An interesting game about loss that looks really striking.

Vinko Kodzoman | Kinsfolk 👨‍🍼@weenkus.bsky.social

IT'S DAY 3 OF #SteamNextFest! 🎉 Kinsfolk demo is still live, try it out at store.steampowered.com/app/2876610/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #nextfest #game

Really looking forward to trying this out over the weekend.

Dan Marshall@danthat.bsky.social

EARTH MUST DIE. store.steampowered.com/app/4057540/...

store.steampowered.comSlots & Daggers Demo on SteamA retro-fantasy roguelike inside a slot machine. Steady your blade - and spin!

A fun demo. Maybe a little too easy to get OP, but still fun.

David Szymanski@duskdev.bsky.social

store.steampowered.com/app/3970060/... High likelihood of this being the next viral hit when it releases this month.

The Legend of Khiimori from @playkhiimori.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 3 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Bloodgrounds from @daedalic.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 3 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Goodnight Universe by @nicedreamgames.com is one of 10 games in part 3 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Been keeping my eye on this game...

Edwige Lelievre@edwigelel.bsky.social

Big day! The Abbess Garden, our little game, has its demo available in the #SteamNextFest 💖 If you think you might like a cozy gardening game set in 17th-century France, with real plants, a thrilling spy plot, queer romance and court drama, try our #indiegame! store.steampowered.com/app/3873090/...

store.steampowered.comLORT Demo on SteamLORT is a 1–8 player co-op action roguelite. Team up with your friends to battle, loot, and stack ridiculous power-ups across a cursed fantasy world. Fight toward escape, revive your homies, and get a...

This looks like a lot of fun.

Wolfy D. Lucca 🌖🐺@spookalucca.tv

EVERYONE GO PLAY THE DEMO FOR MY BROTHER'S GAME LORT It's like Risk of Rain or Helldivers 2 but silly fantasy fun, and yes that's a ranger with a glock! (and my brother does some of the voicelines for the ranger) 1-8 players as well (so your extended gamer fam can all play together!)

Dream, maraud, stay sane, and swap a little meat in AIIG's second #steamnextfest roundup. indiegames.substack.com/p/next-fest-...

Rubinite by @cupdoggames.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 2 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

FUR Squadron Phoenix by @raptorclawgames.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 2 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

The Walking Trade by @microwavegames.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 2 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion by @dotemu.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 1 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Wall World 2 by @alawar.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 1 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Store horror, superhero smashing, and piles of cute dogs—the first edition of AIIG's #steamnextfest roundup is out! indiegames.substack.com/p/next-fest-... #indiegames #gaming #videogames

Automatic Kingdom by @1point5-eyed-games.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 1 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Perfect Tides: Station to Station by @meredithgran.com is one of 10 games in part 1 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

10 Oct 2025

Clean and organise homes while uncovering stories as you poke around messy dioramas in the cozy puzzle game, Poof! Cleaning Services from @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social. Try the demo on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/3577020/... #CozyGames #PuzzleGame #IndieGame #Wholesome #Steam

10 Oct 2025

Don't know what to play during @steampowered.com Next Fest? AIIG will be publishing email lists of worthy games every day. Subscribe for free and find the best game demos. Past coverage: indiegames.substack.com/s/steam-next... #steamnextfest #nextfest #gaming #games #videogames #newsletter

store.steampowered.comSave 10% on Absolum on SteamFight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

The demo was excellent 👌

the_miker 🔪🎃@themiker.com

Absolum released today, I immediately wishlisted this game after playing the demo a while back because it was awesome. MC/OC scores currently sitting at 86 and 87! store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...

store.steampowered.comVillage of the Ages Demo on SteamIf a giant tornado ended it all, can you rebuild? Guide villagers from the Early Ages to Middle Ages and beyond in this cute chaos village simulator. No progress bars, no tech trees. Paradise or infer...

This looks like it has potential. I hope they post a video on Steam soon.

💛🤍 Cala 💜🖤@calastorylord.bsky.social

Y'all. The demo is out for the game I've been working on for the last year. store.steampowered.com/app/3960980/... #gamedev #indiedev #indie #demo #indiegame #VotA #cozy Village of the Ages, or Vota, is a cozy village sim / colony sim game. Follow @villageoftheages.bsky.social for updates.

Okay, wtf? I gotta know more...

jotson ⛧ The Mailroom@jotson.bsky.social

The Mailroom wants you. DEMO COMING SOON. Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/3965430/... #gamedev #indiegames #horrorgame

Childhood nostalgia meets adventure in the colourful diorama puzzle game, Woodo by @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social and @daedalic.bsky.social. Check out our gameplay videos and article on the demo: indiegames.substack.com/p/cozy-assem...

Have fun assembling scenes in Foxy's story!

There are many fishing horror games out there these days. But this one still stands out.

Knoebel@knoebel.bsky.social

'Umigari' Demo now available on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/3969060/... youtu.be/1FFav7B_nfI?...

youtube.comGame With Balls - TrailerYouTube video by Geert Verhoeff

This makes me wish I had a Steam Deck! Handcrafted ball-based puzzles with controller movement feedback.

Geert Verhoeff@gjverhoeff.bsky.social

Happy #wishlistwednesday! Dropping an update to the demo later this week ahead of Steam Next Fest, but you can already try 5 levels of Game With Balls right now! Only on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3831430/... #steamdeck #indiegame #gamedev

I nned to buy this game...

Indie Games 3 Times a Day@indiegames3xday.bsky.social

The Drifter (2025)

store.steampowered.comPerfect Tides: Station to Station on SteamA point n' click sequel to Perfect Tides about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex ...

Oh man, such nice pixel art. I'm sold.

Meredith Gran@meredithgran.com

The updated demo for Perfect Tides: Station to Station is available now ahead of Steam Next Fest! We're getting ever closer to the full release in January! store.steampowered.com/app/2088810/...

Miyamoto might "hate" it, but the Steam reviews for this demo are popping!

Doctor Data 🦇 | Goth Donut@gothdonutgames.bsky.social

The Lady Dracula reviews are in! Nintendo Power - "FUUCK! I HATE IT!!" X-Play - "FUUCK! I HATE IT!!" Miyamoto - "FUUCK! I HATE IT!!" Try the demo and wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4044270/... Glitch art by @glitchwolfe.studio music by @mikhailagkonov.bsky.social game by me #castlevania

6 Oct 2025

Help a young tanuki (Japanese racoon) explore and deliver mail on their BMX bike in Tanuki: Pon's Summer from @cr-games.bsky.social and @denkiworks.bsky.social. It's fun and whimsicle - the demo is on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/3218570/... #IndieGaming #CozyGames #Adventure #Steam #Gaming

store.steampowered.comGame Giant Demo on SteamBecome a game publisher, find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Design your offices and hire employees. Grow your company to become the Game Gaint

6 Oct 2025

It's another company sim. However, this has a unique art style and not the usual asset-flipped stuff. Looks cool - check it out if you like management sims.

Turtle Games@turtle-games.bsky.social

Begin in a garage and expand into a colossal enterprise, Dive into the initial 5 years of gameplay with our demo and discover if you have what it takes to become the industry's biggest name. #SteamNextFest #GameDev #IndieGames #GamingCommunity store.steampowered.com/app/3773920/...

3 Oct 2025

Play a kitten in the retro-style survival horror Darkbound from @milmotes.bsky.social. Dare to explore, solve puzzles, and help fellow patients to escape the haunted hospital. The demo is on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/3091260/... #IndieGame #Cats #Horror #Steam #Puzzle #Gaming

1 Oct 2025

Combine powers and try to break the game in the roguelike bullet-hell shooter, Watch and read more about the game over at indiegames.substack.com/p/bottomless...