We've signed a game about death
It's coming (hopefully) Q1 2027.
We Cancelled a Funded Kickstarter
Here's what it cost us, and taught us.
The Final Showcase (and where we go next)
Last monthly Highlights. After two years of writing about other people's games, we'd rather get our hands dirty making them.
How to Really Make a Game
Making a game is the hardest creative thing a human being can attempt. Here's why I actually mean that.
12 years in the making
Twelve years of hunting gems, and we’ve finally found our own. The story of how Indieformer went from immature uni students to a publishing house.
We are officially Out of Time ⏰
We played through the time loops, the glitches, and the chaos to find our champions. From nuclear bomb heads to frantic office runners, see which games conquered the theme and took home the top…
12 years later, we’re doing something "stupid"
Twelve years of hunting gems, and we’ve finally found our own. The story of how Indieformer went from immature uni students to a publishing house.
From newsletters to publishing — meet The Dragon
Turns out newsletters can grow into dragons.
Faces, Feels, and Finds from PAX Aus 2025
Good people, great games, and a reminder that screens can’t replace a real chat.
We asked for chaos. You delivered 480 times.
See the highlights, the surprises, and our picks from v1.0.
Indie Discovery, Rebuilt
Discover every gem we’ve featured — and plenty more.
Two Free Tools to Help Your Game Get Seen
Built from real experience, made for devs. Steam Marketing + Press Kit guides now live.
Introducing Patch Notes – our first ever game jam
A 72-hour sprint for broken ideas, weird experiments, and half-baked brilliance.
Rat Trap is no joke
Cartoon-inspired, mechanically rich, and driven by a clear vision—Rat Trap is a metroidvania to keep on your radar.
A Message from Indieformer 🚀
Support indie games, grow the community, and get a shot at a hand-picked gem every month.
2024 Indie Essentials
From haunting narratives to boundless roguelike adventures, this year’s indie gems delivered unforgettable stories, rich mechanics, and worlds teeming with charm.
Gamescom 2024
From mastering yoyo tricks in a crime-ridden city to solving mysteries in a mythical landscape, these indie gems promise hours of unique gameplay and unforgettable stories.