Publishers still making physical indie games in 2026
Sony’s move away from physical discs for new PlayStation releases has made one thing very clear: if physical games are going to survive, they are going to survive because smaller companies still believe they matter. That sounds dramatic, but it is also increasingly true. Big publishers have spent years nudging players towards digital storefronts, and […]
Best indie games like Stardew Valley in 2026
Stardew Valley has become one of those games people do not just enjoy; they end up quietly moving into. You tell yourself you are only going to sort out a few crops, maybe chat to a couple of villagers, do a bit of fishing, and then suddenly it is far later than it should be […]
Steam Next Fest June 2026: Our standout indie picks
Steam Next Fest always has a way of making your wishlist spiral out of control. You go in meaning to check out a few demos, maybe poke around something you have already heard about, and suddenly you have spent far too long downloading games you had never even considered a week earlier. It is one […]
Our top picks from ENDIX 2026: Indie chaos, clever ideas, and games we can’t ignore
ENDIX 2026 is (almost) wrapped up. The servers might be sticking around a little longer to give people one last chance to explore, but after spending the weekend wandering its halls, getting lost in booths, and adding far too many games to our wishlists, it feels like the right time to start highlighting the ones […]
5 games from Steam Ocean Fest that are worth diving into
Steam fests are a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, they are brilliant. A huge pile of demos, weird ideas, and indie games all fighting for your attention at once. On the other hand, they are… a lot. You blink, and suddenly you have wishlisted 27 games and forgotten why you opened Steam […]
More than an escape: Gaming, mental health, and 5 indie games that dare to talk about it
Let’s not dress this up too much. Sometimes gaming is just an escape. Not in the dramatic, “running from your problems forever” kind of way, but in the quieter sense. A break. A pause. A way to switch your brain off for a bit when everything feels a bit too loud, too heavy, or just […]
5 upcoming indie co-op games to play with friends
There are two kinds of co-op games. The first kind gently encourages teamwork, communication, and friendship. The second kind turns your group chat into a war zone where someone ends up shouting “THAT IS NOT THE BLUE BUTTON” before everything explodes. These upcoming indie co-op games mostly lean towards the second category. And honestly? Good. […]