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INDIEVELOPMENT

Spotlighting promising works-in-progress—from crowdfunding campaigns to Early Access gems.

Indievelopment — April 2026

Indievelopment — April 2026

Survive brutal border crossings and gothic plague-ridden villages in this week’s lineup of immersive sims and tactical builders. From engineering Roman aqueducts to performing VR bike flips, explore how physics and fate define these eight new worlds.

Apr 15, 2026

#69 | Indievelopment: Mar 26

#69 | Indievelopment: Mar 26

Master the rhythms of high-stakes strategy and surreal exploration, from the deep-earth mines of a dwarven fortress to the neon-soaked streets of a cyberpunk detective noir. This issue features 12 essential updates on tactical card battlers, cozy feline mysteries, and the definitive return of the Spire.

Mar 16, 2026

#67 | Indievelopment: Feb 26

#67 | Indievelopment: Feb 26

From forging blades for a revolution to rolling goblin sushi under the gun, this past month was about mastering the job at hand. Balance industrial survival against alien flora or brew the perfect coffee in a list that spans the gap between chaotic management and cozy retreat.

Feb 16, 2026

#62 | Indievelopment: Jan 26

#62 | Indievelopment: Jan 26

Survive the freezing dark of a permadeath mechanic sim or drift through the colorful memories of a youth left behind. This month's collection spans the gap between brutal technical challenges and high-speed, arcade chaos.

Jan 16, 2026

#57 | Indievelopment: Dec 25

#57 | Indievelopment: Dec 25

We’ve rounded up a mix of titles where you can serve as a battle-worn turtle, a dungeon merchant, or a squad leader. Explore a variety of hand-drawn wilds and shattered realms in this month's best genre-bending Early Access.

Dec 16, 2025

#54 | Indievelopment: Nov 25

#54 | Indievelopment: Nov 25

A colourful clash of worlds: roll the dice, sculpt continents, rebuild kingdoms, raid derelict ships, and stitch together whatever limbs get you through the run.

Nov 16, 2025

#51 | Indievelopment

#51 | Indievelopment

Fresh early access indies that twist the familiar — horror with humor, roguelikes with heart, and stories stitched from madness.

Oct 15, 2025

#44 | Indievelopment

#44 | Indievelopment

Roguelikes, co-op chaos, oddball worlds, and bold experiments—September’s highlights show just how wide indie creativity can stretch.

Sep 16, 2025

#40 | Indievelopment

#40 | Indievelopment

From bullet-hell magic duels and surreal open-world oddities to papercraft critter quests, memory-bending puzzles, and chaotic hoop-slam showdowns — this line-up delivers weird, wonderful worlds worth diving into.

Aug 15, 2025

#35 | Indievelopment

#35 | Indievelopment

This one’s unhinged (in the best way). Fungi, fame, feudalism, and full-body VR. These games are not playing it safe.

Jul 15, 2025

#33 | Indievelopment

#33 | Indievelopment

Deckbuilders, doodlers, designers, and goblins—this month’s batch covers every corner of the indie map.

Jun 16, 2025

#30 | Indievelopment

#30 | Indievelopment

Venture into worlds unknown. From post-apocalyptic oases and eldritch horrors to towering fortresses and literary realms—discover the stories that demand to be told.

May 16, 2025

#27 | Indievelopment

#27 | Indievelopment

From cozy monster towns to medieval warzones and animated stick brawls—this month’s picks are packed with nostalgia, rebellion, and wildly creative worlds.

Apr 15, 2025

#23 | Indievelopment

#23 | Indievelopment

A journey through mystical realms, forgotten towns, and untamed frontiers—where dice decide fates, patience is a virtue, and chaos reigns supreme.

Mar 16, 2025

#20 | Indievelopment

#20 | Indievelopment

Legends reborn, minds unraveled, and battles fought across time and space—this lineup brings fast-paced action, rich storytelling, and deep strategy to the forefront.

Feb 16, 2025

#17 | Indievelopment

#17 | Indievelopment

This issue dives into inventive roguelikes, cozy creations, and action-packed co-op adventures. Whether you’re defending wagons, swapping bodies, or running a Japanese shop, there’s a game to capture your imagination.

Jan 19, 2025

#14 | Indievelopment

#14 | Indievelopment

This issue dives into inventive roguelikes, cozy creations, and action-packed co-op adventures. Whether you’re defending wagons, swapping bodies, or running a Japanese shop, there’s a game to capture your imagination.

Dec 15, 2024

#12 | Indievelopment

#12 | Indievelopment

Dive into unforgettable worlds—from jungle chaos and haunted hotels to cosmic cults and vampire clans.

Nov 17, 2024

#10 | Indievelopment

#10 | Indievelopment

Unleash magic, hunt witches, and survive a tower of trials—this issue’s must-play indies are packed with chaos, deception, and dungeon-crawling adventure!

Oct 20, 2024

#08 | Indievelopment

#08 | Indievelopment

Culinary quests to roguelike adventures, this issue delivers endless worlds of discovery, strategy, and creative freedom.

Sep 15, 2024

#05 | Indievelopment

#05 | Indievelopment

Discover magic, rebuild worlds, and race to victory—get the latest on must-play indie games that blend nostalgia with fresh twists.

Aug 18, 2024

#03 | Indievelopment: July's Games-in-Creation

#03 | Indievelopment: July's Games-in-Creation

There's a bit of Studio Ghibli, gardening, and a Raccoon coming soon from devs around the world.

Jul 21, 2024

#01 | Indievelopment: June’s Early Access

#01 | Indievelopment: June’s Early Access

Discover tomorrow's indie hits, today.

Jun 23, 2024

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