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What a milestone to start 2026 on!

We're celebrating reaching 200K wishlists on Steam, and part of that is thanking our wonderful community for your ongoing support for Beyond These Stars - so THANK YOU! 🧡

Screenshot of Adaptory showing a crashed ship landing and an explorer running from the left to investigate it

In our final #Adaptory Early Access preview post, Jevon talks about world generation: Mysterious relics and ruins, underground springs, and did someone pick up our distress signal!?

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Adaptory Early Access Release is Very Soon! Adaptory from NZ-based Stormcloak Games is hitting Steam Early Access on January 26th at 11AM PST/January 27th 8AM NZST. After being in alpha testing for three years, this 2D base-building simulation…

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@stormcloak.games is launching into Steam Early Access tommorow! 👀🛰️☄️

After three years in alpha, the 2D base-building simulation is now ready for more players to join in its Early Access journey.

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Resident Evil Showcase - New Requiem Gameplay Details Resident Evil Requiem is one of my most anticipated titles of 2026, coming February 27th. The ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series, with gameplay looking more horrifying than ever while…

The latest Resident Evil Showcase gives us another look at the two distinct gameplay styles of Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem.

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Our scanners are detecting we’re just TWO WEEKS AWAY from early access release, and our explorers are excited to share this new world with you all!

Well, mostly excited… They’re also a bit grumpy about being lost in space, but that’s understandable.

#Adaptory #indiegame #basebuilding #earlyaccess

Constance Review After playing many Metroidvanias in the past couple of years, including some major hits this year alone, such as Silksong, Blasphemous 2, and The Last Faith, I thought nothing could surprise me…

"Constance isn’t just another Metroidvania released this year; it’s THE Metroidvania of the year. It’s a game made with love, purpose, and heart."

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Have you taken a moment to check out the official Frosty Mini Steam event? It's stacked with the coolest games made in ANZ 🍦🧡

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26 games, 30 minutes. Frosty Mini is TOMORROW! ☀️🍦

Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!

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Forestrike Review 2025 has been spectacular so far, with an endless supply of tremendous games. However, one publisher in particular has consistently been at the top of their game this year. With games that we…

"Forestrike is the latest addition to Devolver Digital’s impressive lineup in 2025. A creative twist on the roguelite genre where you have to use your brain before your brawn, with a splendid cast of characters."

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What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩

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Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven Preview + Developer Interview Cult of the Lamb blasted onto the scene in 2022 with a striking combination of unique visuals and a blend of genres. The game captured audiences around the world and attracted a large “cult following”...

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven is the title's biggest update yet, launching in 2026.

We went hands-on with the DLC and talked to Massive Monster’s head of programming Harrison Gibbins about this upcoming expansion.

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We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!

Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.

Apothecurse Hands On - PAX AUS 2025 Apothecurse is a stunning upcoming title from Dunedin-based Lesser Key Studios. Walking the line between horror and a cute, inviting art style, creating something very unique and striking.

We played Apothecurse at PAX AUS 2025 and we were really impressed. From its “cute but dark” visual aesthetic to its puzzle-oriented potion-making. Lesser Key Studios are certainly onto something.

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⚔️ The Shyftrs are gathering!

Join our official Discord to meet fellow Travelers, get the latest news, and shape the world of Shyftrs together!

🌀 Step into the world. → discord.gg/adxmPt5GzE

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Adaptory Hands On - PAX AUS 2025 Adaptory, from NZ-based Stormcloak Games, is a base-building survival game, combining multiple complex simulations with a story-rich world. Adaptory has had a healthy development supported by a…

We went hands-on with Adaptory at PAX AUS 2025 and got a great overview of its latest development cycle and what’s ahead for this ambitious-looking game.

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Constance Next Fest Demo Preview: The Next Big Thing 2025 was one of the best years for video games, especially indie games. There were some long-awaited titles, like Hollow Knight: Silksong, and some sudden breakout successes, like Clair Obscur…

2025 is shaping up to be a stacked year for video games, especially indie titles. "I have my eye on a potential sleeper hit: Constance."

A 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania featured in the latest Steam Next Fest. @constancegame.bsky.social

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Creating Ghost of Yōtei: Interview with Sucker Punch’s Rob Davis Ghost of Yōtei is the latest title from Sucker Punch and PlayStation, a standalone sequel to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, telling the story of Atsu in Northern Japan seeking out the notorious…

We had the opportunity to speak with Rob Davis from Sucker Punch about Ghost of Yōtei and what goes into creating an authentic world with player-driven toolsets, discovery and just a hint of lo-fi.

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Middle Management Hands On - PAX AUS 2025 Amidst the sea of indie games at PAX AUS 2025. There was one game that stood out immediately, not just due to its art style, but also its light-hearted spin on an otherwise serious and focused…

Middle Management stood out immediately, not just due to its art style, but also its light-hearted spin on an otherwise serious and focused strategy genre… or maybe it’s just those pink hats?

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A - First Impressions at PAX AUS 2025 Nintendo was on full display at PAX AUS 2025, showcasing many upcoming titles. One of these was Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The next entry in the Pokémon franchise…

We played Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Its real-time battles could be the evolution Pokémon’s been waiting for.

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We played a bunch of indies throughout PAX AUS 2025. A bunch of great interviews with passionate devs. Stay tuned for our upcoming indie coverage. 👀 💙

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Starting PAX Day 3 with Rita!
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Bashful Adoration is one of our PAX picks for 2025. A great looking platformer full of charm, comedy and character.

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PAX AUS is underway!

Come check out NZ Games at Code Booth #1840

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Middle Management Developer Interview: A Satirical Take On Strategy Middle Management from NZ-based studio Headplug Games is a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster. Headplug Games will be showcasing Middle Management at PAX…

Heading to PAX AUS tomorrow?

Be sure to check out Middle Management, a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster.

We talked with Ben about this quirky take on an established genre.

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Middle Management Developer Interview: A Satirical Take On Strategy Middle Management from NZ-based studio Headplug Games is a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster. Headplug Games will be showcasing Middle Management at PAX…

Heading to PAX AUS tomorrow?

Be sure to check out Middle Management, a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster.

We talked with Ben about this quirky take on an established genre.

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Apothecurse Developer Interview: Where Cute Meets Cursed Apothecurse is an upcoming narrative-driven adventure from NZ based team Lesser Key Studios. Featuring hand-drawn gothic visuals inspired by the very city the team is from. The team will be attending…

Apothecurse is a narrative-driven adventure from NZ based team Lesser Key Studios. Featuring hand-drawn gothic visuals inspired by the very city the team is from.

We spoke to the studio about what we can expect from this intriguing title.
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FRESH OFF THE GRILL!

We're so stoked to share we've been selected to receive a StartUp grant from @nz-code.nz to heat up our fryers and make Unity go vrrrrrrrrrrr.

We're so honoured to have been chosen, and we're excited for what's to come.

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18 NZ Teams heading to PAX AUS 2025 New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) will support our NZ developers, with some teams showcasing their games for the very first time at PAX AUS 2024!

18 NZ indie game teams are making their way to PAX AUS 2025 thanks to @nz-code.nz.

Featuring swashbuckling roguelikes, eldritch-inspired adventures and pinball RPGS. Let's take at this years teams! 🥝👀🥳

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18 of NZ's Best New Indie Games Coming to PAX AUS For the fourth year running, CODE brings together some of Aotearoa New Zealand's latest indie games to showcase at PAX Australia 2025.

We're back and bringing sweet Kiwi games to the expo show floor at PAX AUS! 🕹️🎮🥝

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