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YouTube video by Backlog Approved I Didn’t Expect This From a Soulslike (Weird RPG 2)

This looks like a soulslike… until it really doesn’t. Weird on purpose, fast, and way more fun than I expected.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/ZTPft679g-k
#indiegames #gaming #soulslike #weirdrpg2

Something feels off almost immediately. The more I played, the stranger it felt.
#indiegames #gaming #survivalhorror #sillypollybeast @anjigames.bsky.social

YouTube video by Backlog Approved Silly Polly Beast is a Total Nightmare

The kind of game that changes how you play it in real time. Tense, punishing, and surprisingly rewarding.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/XwYoBVGGIrs
#indiegames #gaming #survivalhorror #sillypollybeast @anjigames.bsky.social @tophatstudios.bsky.social

I didn’t expect this to keep unfolding the way it did. Quietly ambitious. More layered than it looks.
#indiegames #gaming #openworld #dunecrawl @alientrap.bsky.social

YouTube video by Backlog Approved DuneCrawl Feels Way Bigger Than It Looks

This indie quietly delivers one of the densest, most surprising action-adventure worlds I’ve played in a while.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/ZrMRRnjTNB4
#indiegames #gaming #openworld @alientrap.bsky.social l

Hello all, we’ve got a nice new patch here straight from the Desk of the Devil.

- New Game +
- Photo Mode
- Lots 'o bug fixes

Live now on PC and PS5 (Switch 2 sooooon)

I didn’t think this would work… but it absolutely does.
Creative, clever, and oddly addictive. 👀
#indiegames #gaming #deckbuilder @kodansha.us

YouTube video by Backlog Approved The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike: An Indie Deck Builder Strategy Game

Didn’t expect a manga deckbuilder to click with me this hard. Placing panels, planning turns, feeling way smarter than I should.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/uR7N82ort0Y
#indiegames #gaming #deckbuilder @kodansha.us

I thought this would be chill. It punished me for every second I wasted. ⏱️
#indiegames #gaming @kodansha.us a.us

Thank you 🙏

YouTube video by Backlog Approved Time Snatcher Handy: A Roguelike Dungeon Crawler (Stop Time or Die Trying)

I almost skipped this because it looked cozy. Turns out it’s a ruthless roguelike where every second you spend brings you closer to death. Loved the tension.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/Sdm_6PBOKTE
#indiegames #gaming @kodansha.us

DriveCrazy - Update Ver. 1.0.3 - Although this game is single-player only, - Steam News added support for controlling the game with a second controller, along with course adjustments.

You can now operate it with a second controller.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/155...

#ドライブクレイジー #DriveCrazy #ゲーム制作 #gamedev

Next video dropping this Thursday 📺👀

I think it’s well balanced, personally. Doing combos under pressure provided enough tension for me. Sure, you could pump up the difficulty but then it might be too frustrating for some folks.

This game is janky, chaotic, and completely commits to the madness, and that’s why I couldn’t stop playing it. 🔥 #indiegames #gaming @takao.tubezgames.com @amatagames.bsky.social

YouTube video by Backlog Approved DriveCrazy: A Destructive Arcade Racing Game (Absolute High-Speed Chaos)

I came for a tiny truck in rural Japan and stayed for the absolute chaos. Did not expect this one to hit like a truck (pun intended).

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/2vBRFM6m6Ys
🎮 #indiegames #gaming @takao.tubezgames.com @amatagames.bsky.social

yay, thank you for approving!

My pleasure! Favorite skate game of 2025. Look forward to your future projects 👍🏼

Appreciate your work @bysameng.com @skatestory.com !!

Every once in a while, a game hits in a way you don’t expect. What’s the last one that surprised you? #indiegames #gaming

@bysameng.com @skatestory.com

YouTube video by Backlog Approved Skate Story: An Extreme Sports Adventure Game (One of the Weirdest Skate Games Ever)

Came for a skate game. Ended up lost in a gritty, artsy world that actually stuck with me. Skate Story is a total vibe.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/Xe6dyoFCe7s
🎮 #indiegames #gaming

Almost skipped this because of the cover art… turns out it’s a survivors-like power fantasy that completely hooked me. What’s a game you judged way too fast? #indiegames #gaming

YouTube video by Backlog Approved Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: A Survivors-like Indie Game (Diablo Meets Vampire Survivors)

I’ve played an unhealthy amount of survivors-likes, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel hooked me fast. Diablo-style pacing, nonstop hordes, and a full-on power fantasy that just feels good to play.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/JknkyRjt46I
🎮 #indiegames #gaming

Just one more run... Anyone actually clear the harder difficulty modes?

Happy 2026 to everyone! May your gaming backlog multiply tenfold 😆

YouTube video by Backlog Approved Sektori: A Roguelike Shmup Game (The Lovechild of Geometry Wars and Gradius)

Whenever I think arcade shooters have hit their ceiling, something proves me wrong. That game is Sektori. Frenetic twin-stick chaos, flashy visuals, pulse-pounding sound, and that “just one more run” loop. 🤯 More thoughts in this video.

🎮 #indiegames #gaming @gimblll.com