Convergence Games Showcase

Desmond was killed off because Assassin's Creed was too successful??? The director of Assassin's Creed III, Alex Hutchinson, now the Creative Director + Co-Founder @ Raccoon Logic, spoke about the ori... TikTok video by Convergence

AC3 director Alex Hutchinson says the original plan was for the trilogy to end with a full modern-day Desmond game, but success changed the series’ direction.

Fans still call it the franchise’s “biggest mistake.” (check the comments 🤭)

#indiedev #indiegame #assasinscreed

The 2 most wish‑listed Steam games releasing this week:
- OFF (Aug 15) - Iconic surreal RPG about a “purification” mission led by The Batter.
- ABYSSUS (Aug 12) - Brinepunk co‑op roguelite FPS in a drowned civilisation.
#indiegame #indiedev

YouTube video by Convergence Games Showcase Gaming Narrative, with Alex Hutchinson and Chris Gardiner

A link for our youtube friends

Any answer that isn’t A is wrong.

Gaming Narrative, with Alex Hutchinson and Chris Gardiner The Convergence Podcast · Episode

What makes game stories truly unforgettable?
The minds behind Assassin’s Creed and Sunless Skies spill their secrets on story-first design and lore fatigue in Ep.1 of the Convergence Podcast.
🎙️ @bangbangclick.bsky.social (Raccoon Logic)
🎙️ @chrisgardiner.bsky.social (Failbetter Games)
#gamedev #indie

Oh hi 👀 #indiedev

Congrats team! 🎉 Massive milestone.

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Shoot us a dm.

Tiny Teams week + a fresh Sliding Hero demo? Perfect timing.

Rhell’s demo is live! Semi-open world, missing people, and a sassy sage who solves it all with spellcraft.

Sassy sages are underrepresented, glad to see Rhell fixing that 🌟

Your new desk pet is here: Whimside’s Whimlings live right at the bottom of your screen.

Mark your calendars: Demonschool opens its doors Sept 3. Class is… haunted.

First-game magic ✨ congrats on joining the Debut Festival!

Service with a Shotgun on Steam Service With a Shotgun [SWAS] is a mash up of visual novel storytelling and chaotic wave game shooting. You're the last poor soul manning a beat-up roadside shop in the middle of the zombie apocalypse...

Pub: @silverliningint.bsky.social

Coffee Talks + Mob of angry zombies outside = Service With A Shotgun. Demo out now. #indiedev #indiegame

Whisper of the House on Steam Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You'll take on various requests from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gent...

Dev: @whisperofthehouse.bsky.social
Demo + wishlist

When cosy organising meets storytelling magic, you get Whisper of the House, where every box hides a secret and every shelf tells a story. ✨📦📚 #indiegame

Tiny Teams is back, Royal Writ is launching, a bunch of game updates are rolling out
ALL TOMORROW?!? @yogscast.games can I have a sec to breathe plz?

This automation sim broke my brain. Kaizen just launched; think Factorio but you're wiring 80s tech in Japan. No tutorials, just logic gates and pure suffering.
Follow me for indies that'll destroy your weekend.
#Kaizen #indiegames #AutomationFest #puzzlesim #retrogaming

🎸 Fretless is a turn-based RPG where your attacks are literal guitar solos
Getting Undertale meets Guitar Hero vibes, and the concept actually works really well
Demo's up on Steam right now 👀
@ritualstudios.bsky.social #indiegames #indiedev #musicgames

The Monday boost we all deserve 😌

A digital promo poster titled "Indie Games This Week" featuring four upcoming indie titles with key art and release dates: – "Fretless: Wrath of Riffson" (July 17) shows a rock-themed RPG with stylized comic visuals. – "Little Fighter 2 Remastered" (July 18) features pixel-art characters in a retro beat 'em up. – "Kaizen: A Factory Story" (July 14) presents a cozy, pastel-hued factory management sim. – "Dust Raiders" (July 17) shows gritty sci-fi art with desert warriors and survival elements. Each game is showcased with vibrant cover art and iconography.

🎮 4 hyped indie games this week:

🎻 Fretless: Wrath of Riffson – Jul 17
👊 Little Fighter 2 Remastered – Jul 18
🧪 Kaizen: A Factory Story – Jul 14
☠️ Dust Raiders – Jul 17
Which one's on your list?

#indiegames #indiedev #gaming @ritualstudios.bsky.social @coincidence.games @playdigious.bsky.social

Think Dorfromantik, Mini Metro, Tetris Effect, but prettier.

Islanders: New Shores turns city-building into a satisfying loop of calm chaos and placement addiction #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev @coatsink.com

this game said “meow meow depression” and i’m here for it

if you loved Night in the Woods or Gato Roboto, Everdeep Aurora belongs on your radar
@ysbryd.net #indiegame #indiedev #GameDev

Way too excited for tomorrow 🥳

me: i’ll just play for 5 minutes
Islanders:
⏰ 2 hours later
me: if i rotate this lighthouse one more time i can hit 12,000 points

Yayyy, congrats!!

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Preview Key: 7th Floor (Survival horror game)