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YouTube video by 세코 Klostyn Demo Update 10/18

FPS FANS: Every week we like to highlight something cool in the indie FPS world - like Klostyn, which has an incredible Nextfest demo you should try right now!
FPS DEVS: What have you been up to this week? Have you got a Nextfest demo for us to try?
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SLEEP AWAKE Demo on Steam In the last known city on Earth, people are disappearing in their sleep. Those who remain exist in a crisis of reckless experiments to keep awake. You must navigate depraved death cults, otherworldly ...

I'd be hard pressed to assign a label to #SleepAwake: walking simulator/action puzzler/psychological horror imsim...
Just check out this insanely beautiful, intriguing and surprising taste of what might shake up various genres once it releases fully:

store.steampowered.com/app/3989390/...

Painted In Blood on Steam Trapped in the haunting realm of an artist's twisted nightmare, engage in intense combat with grotesque enemies and monsters, experience unpredictable horror events that unfold dynamically, seamlessly...

#PaintedInBlood seems like it's running the risk of wanting to be too much... Survival Horror? Story-rich Imsim? Boomer Shooter? But after playing the demo, I can say it's dancing the dance to perfection. I had fun with every aspect. I love this game already:

store.steampowered.com/app/2954080/...

Ground Zero on Steam Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a ...

#GroundZero is probably one of the most anticipated Survival Horrors as of late, and with good reason. The demo surprised me quite a bit regarding mechanics and combat, but in the end made me anticipate the final game so much more:

store.steampowered.com/app/2340130/...

Cosmic Fear Demo on Steam Since the dawn of mankind, mysterious phenomena beyond human comprehension have occurred. Your studies suggest that everything is part of one big picture. What lies hidden in the depths of the cosmos?...

#CosmicFear feels like it could be one of the games that might do the "Lovecraftian" tag justice. It's slow, intriguing and pointed. Also rather beautiful:

store.steampowered.com/app/3533150/...

Besmirch Demo on Steam Besmirch is a Pixel art Survival Farming-Simulator. Stealthily plant crops and carefully watch them grow. Avoid monsters and unwanted visitors by night. Socialize with the local city-folk but can you ...

If you need a label, #Besmirch it's FAITH-inspired Stardew Valley. And a lot more. You can spend hours with the demo alone, I suggest you do just that:

store.steampowered.com/app/3679490/...

While not all on stream, I got through my pile of horror demos, and here's 5 that I found exceptionally good - in the particulat order of the alphabet, because I suck at ranking things:

- Besmirch
- Cosmic Fear
- Ground Zero
- Painted in Blood
- SLEEP AWAKE
Check them out while they're hot:

People recognize half a color palette from a passing glance and their opinion is formed.
Have a proper look for, idk, 10 seconds, and you'll see that Neon Rain is not only its own thing but very, very far removed from not only Cruelty Squad but most other games it gets compared to.

YouTube video by Midnight Medium The Untold History of Survival Horror (1973-1989)

My friend @midnightmedium.bsky.social has another wonderful video out, and this time he shines a light on the mostly unsung part of the history of Survival Horror, from
1973's Hunt the Wumpus to 1989's Project Firestart.

Any fan of #horror gaming should watch this:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVJS...

You bet I did sign up! Did you?

*I'm moving away from the microphone to breathe - which is an issue all of itself when you have* GASTRIC PAAAAAAIN...

A teaser for Saccharine. The text says "Prepare your Sweet Tooth for a festive feast!" and "November 12th, 2025". It also lists "Version 2.0! With TASTY music by James Paddock! Revisited Levels! Revamped Sprites and Cutscenes" The art itself shows a blonde feminine figure pointing a large shotgun at an equally large redheaded femme with a tail, who is on her knees, scuffed up and bleeding, about ready to serve cunt. Then Waffle Iron Studios' Logo is in the corner.

Set your clocks. In time for the holiday season, Saccharine 2.0 comes to itch.io and Steam on November 12th, 2025.

#indiedev #holidays #retrofps #vectorart

It's Steam NextFest and I'm still drowning in demos. Let's try and work on that a little, shall we?
And we'll start with @malformation.bsky.social's Ground Zero, starring the wonderful @evansabba.bsky.social , now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

MidDieRose - Twitch Streamer of interesting stories and chaos. Old enough to know better, but doesn't. THE Middie of both the

Apologies again for missing Tuesday but I'm back to test my braincells in Enigma of Fear

www.twitch.tv/middierose

Ah, I missed that one completely (and figured it was a typo). Thanky for clearing that up!

Bunch of GZDoom developers packed up and left, making their own fork with or without blackjack and hookers. Seems like the original/main Dev overstepped a line too many.
Watch this space for something more official than I can give:
bsky.app/profile/nash...

I'm not qualified to comment I guess. Watch this space:
bsky.app/profile/nash...

Ground Zero Demo on Steam Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a ...

In case anyone was wondering if I go back into demos for stream tomorrow... Yes, very much so...

store.steampowered.com/app/4057420/...

GitHub - UZDoom/UZDoom: UZDoom is a feature centric port for all Doom engine games, based on ZDoom, adding an OpenGL renderer and powerful scripting capabilities UZDoom is a feature centric port for all Doom engine games, based on ZDoom, adding an OpenGL renderer and powerful scripting capabilities - UZDoom/UZDoom

UZDoom, huh? Seeing the folks involved (and apparently having missed quite a bit of GZDoom drama lately), I'm happy this exists and eager to give it a whirl.
github.com/UZDoom/UZDoom

Not quite demos, but I have a few short indie games that I really want to give a whirl, those being Lake Haven Chrysalis, CARIMARA Beneath the Forlorn Limbs and The Cabin Factory.
Let's see how many of those we can fit into one stream, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

SILENT HILL f :: THE MOST SILENT HILL SINCE SILENT HILL | Ruby Ranger Get more from Ruby Ranger on Patreon

Just posted my first written review to Patreon! A new feature for paid members. Today I'm reviewing SILENT HILL f!

www.patreon.com/posts/silent...

Ever since the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social Halloween Showcase, I'm sitting on a buttload of indie horror demos. Care to join me in trying them out?
Because that's what I'm about to do, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

People tell me, no one lives under the lighthouse. But you know I don't trust people. So let's check for ourselves.
We're starting No One Lives Under the Lighthouse, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

Updated the steam page screenshots just in time for Wishlist Wednesday.

Extremely significant annoucement this Friday too. :-)

#WishlistWednesday #Steam #indiegame #indiedev #Metroidvania #Boomershooter

FPS FANS: Every week we like to highlight something cool in the indie FPS world - like Iron Blight, which is shaping up to be a very cool horror shooter game!
FPS DEVS: What have you been up to this week? Show the goods!

Fearzine Issue #4 Fearzine Magazine is a physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and developers.

With a little less than 24 hours to go, the Kickstarter for issue #4 of @fearzinemagazine.com is closing in on reaching double its funding goal.
The first stretch goal crushed, I'm super curious where it will end up.
Did you back and secure a copy for yourself?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea...

After a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week, let's sit back, relax and play something nice and cozy.

Who am I kidding, we're having more Silent Hill f, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

We've got just FIVE days left to Issue 4's KS campaign. We are also very close to reaching our next stretch goal that unlocks NEW art by @Cbedfordart. Their colorful and vibrant style will give us an awesome new look at Sam. Be a part of the movement and get everyone this unique art piece.

Mom called, I need to go back home. Dinner's ready. About time this game reverts to something normal and quaint. That's what's gonna happen, right? RIGHT?
More #SilentHill f starts now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

I did. And I did! Have you?
(Seriously, write steam reviews for the indie games you play. It's important feedback for the Devs and it feeds the almighty algorithm.)