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@robmanuel.bsky.social

Indie Game Person of Interest. Strategy / Marketing / Biz Dev / Events (Prev: IGN, Indie MEGABOOTH, Geek & Sundry, Gametrailers, X-Play) I talk about indie games, board games, tRPGs, and other assorted experiences. (He/Him)

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Pliny the Elder on tap is always a sign of a good place

11.10.2025 23:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Fallen London Arcana PRE-SALE PRODUCT - SHIPPING LATE NOVEMBER / EARLY DECEMBERThe Fallen London ArcanaCreated by Gametee for Failbetter Games A deck of characters and concepts from Fallen London, in celebration of its 15...

Oh, now, actually

10.10.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jason (and you) should read my piece the California Problem that talks in detail about my feelings on the past, present and future of videogames as an art form ellaguro.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-...

10.10.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Adorable Adventures Demo on Steam Adorable Adventures is a cozy third-person exploration game where you play as Boris, a curious baby boar who has to learn how to use his nose to reunite his family after a forest fire.

Gamers only want one thing --

A little boar baby with a grass crown to hop into leaves.

Adorable Adventures is as cozy as game get and I'm here for it.

store.steampowered.com/app/4006020/...

10.10.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bubsy 4D Demo on Steam The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien ...

Only 90's kids will remember.

Busby is back in a new dimension with Busby 4D from the makers of Demon Turf so it's going to a be a great 3D .. 4D platformer.

store.steampowered.com/app/4032170/...

10.10.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Skate Story on Steam Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of the Underworld as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Skate fast to destroy demons and save other tortured souls on your journey ...

I need to catch up with all of these demos.

Skate Story finally gets a release date and a demo. Cruise around as a glass demon as you skate your way through hell in this highly stylized and gorgeous title.

store.steampowered.com/app/1263240/...

10.10.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Debug | 100% Indie Gaming

There's print media too! Debug magazine is UK based but ships internationally, and focuses entirely on indie games
www.teamdebug.com

10.10.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dominic Tarason - Games Crit & PR Professional Profile, Contact Details & Links

Dominic Tarason - Veteran freelance games crit & PR. Hyped for indie games & mods. Bylines on RPS, PC Gamer, PCGamesN.

@dominictarason.com

dominictarason.carrd.co

10.10.2025 00:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Indie Games Plus Indie Games Plus - Creative, Personal, Passionate Digital Experiences

Indie Game Plus - Celebrating unique, creative, and personal indie games!

@indiegamesplus.bsky.social

indiegamesplus.com

10.10.2025 00:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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KANNON YO! THE DOORS ONLY OPEN ONE WAY!

Kannon - Another great curator of indie games and music.

www.youtube.com/@kannon-n/f

10.10.2025 00:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Splattercatgaming I make impressions videos for indie games. For business with your game fire off an email to splattercatgaming[at]gmail.com

Splattercat Gaming - I make impressions videos for indie games.

www.youtube.com/@Splattercat...

10.10.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Retromation Hello everybody, people often call me Reto (ree-toe), it isn't a typo. I have uploaded daily gaming let's play content since 2011, I upload a variety of games, often specializing in roguelikes / rogue...

Retromation - I upload a variety of games, often specializing in roguelikes / roguelites, or other indies that I think should get more attention, but I am open to uploading anything if I think it is neat!

@retromation.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/@Retromation

10.10.2025 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Best Indie Games The Best Indie Games YouTube Channel highlights and features the Best that Independent Gaming has to offer, with this website being a complement to that as THE central hub for all things Indie Gaming

Best Indie Games - This channel highlights fantastic indie games since they are wonderful (if often overlooked) experiences which I want to share!

www.thebestindiegames.com

10.10.2025 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Indieventure - A Podcast About Indie Games Join three friends as they embark on an adventure to discover the best indie games! Indieventure is hosted by Rebecca Jones, Liam Richardson and Rachel Watts.

Indieventure - Join three friends as they embark on an adventure to discover the best indies by the coolest creators. Hosted by Rachel Watts, Rebecca Jones and Liam Richardson, Indieventure shines a spotlight on smaller games across all genres.

@indieventurepodcast.co.uk

indieventurepodcast.co.uk

10.10.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Indie Informer Indie game coverage from indie journalists.

The Indie Informer - The site has grown and succeeded in ways its founder couldnโ€™t imagine. Its reviews feature on Metacritic โ€” helping indies garner even wider recognition.

BlueSky: @theindieinformer.bsky.social

the-indie-in-former.com

10.10.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Indieformer Search less, play more. Be the first to uncover tomorrowโ€™s indie game obsessions.

Indieformer - Search less, play more. Find your next indie game obsession. Highly curated lists every month.

BlueSky: @indieformer.com

www.indieformer.com

10.10.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Six One Indie

Six One Indie is a grassroots collective focused on making gaming showcases, awards, and overall visibility more approachable for independent developers.

Bluesky: @sixoneindie.com

www.sixoneindie.com

10.10.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't Ask:
"Why won't site x cover this indie game?"

Ask:
"How can I better support indie games media?"

For indie games to succeed, those covering them need to succeed as well.

Here are some you can start following. Tell me your favs or who I miss.

10.10.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet our indie game in 20 seconds!

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #gaming

09.10.2025 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New demo arrives on October 13th.

How is the new demo different from โ€œQuarantineโ€? In every way! The new demo is a slice from the beginning of the full game.

๐Ÿ•— Starts Oct 13, 10:00 PDT

Read the full announcement below.

Last chance to add Quarantine before itโ€™s gone!

09.10.2025 17:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 175    ๐Ÿ” 68    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 22
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Bye Sweet Carole is out now on Steam and Consoles! A jaw-dropping horror adventure inspired by classic animated movies! store.steampowered.com/app/2428980/...

Gameplay Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4eu...

by #gamedev Chris Darril #indiedev #indiegames #gaming

09.10.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 136    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I'm terrible at skating games -- but I have to say, this trailer has me excited about the game all over again. Let's go, glass demon!

09.10.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The best thing to do is to lift up those who are covering the games you want to see more of out there. You want indies - give your favorite coverage a retweet, give them a shout out, post your own indie trailers, post about indie events.

Be the games media you want to see in the world.

09.10.2025 16:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

my four favorite games this year are all like 2 hours or under store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/...

09.10.2025 03:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Fun fact, the very first story I wrote for Inverse was about Gnosia - and boy it still fucking rocks. One of the visual novels of all time - go play it www.inverse.com/gaming/gnosi...

08.10.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Barkour Demo on Steam BARKOUR is a fast-paced stealth-action platformer where you play as Agent T.H.U.N.D.E.R. - a tail-wagging canine with a knack for parkour, gadgets and barking at villains. Join a secret organization t...

Barkour -- what a great name.

Platforming. Stealth. Taking down bad guys with gadgets. It's what happen when you take something like Ratchet & Clack and put in a dog. The game already looks great. Let's see if it can remain the top dog.

store.steampowered.com/app/4075040/...

08.10.2025 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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HABROMANIA Demo on Steam A dreamy Alice in Wonderland-inspired RPG that follows 19-year-old Alice as she tries to escape the surreal, cozy hellscape that is Wonderlandโ€”hopefully with her sanity intact.

I've had my eye on this one for awhile. If you say that you have a dark Alice in Wonderland story, I'm already sold. Point and click adventure. Tarot cards. Lots of blood.

Go check out the demo for Habromania store.steampowered.com/app/3682970/...

07.10.2025 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a p...

I have bad news for you - store.steampowered.com/app/1349230/...

07.10.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yacht Club Games delays Mina the Hollower: "We're just not quite there yet." gameinformer.com/2025/10/06/y...

06.10.2025 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 111    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

Always a joy to see @andrearene.bsky.social on @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social. A true voice of reason, experience, and knowledge on the panel.

06.10.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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