Patch | Indie Gaming Magazine

Patch's travels aren't over yet! Next stop, Bergen, Norway - courtesy of Illustrator, Melissa. 🎨🇳🇴

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#indiegames #cozygaming #bookrecs #magazine

Managing Editor, Kara, packed her Patch all the way to Japan! This gorgeous shot was taken on Mount Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo ⛰️

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HURRY! Only 24 hours left to pre-order our February edition!

Featuring:
➡️ Interview with Cairn creators, @gamebakers
➡️ Camping guide inspired by @spryfox's, Cozy Grove
➡️ Patch plays Flocking Around by @secretplangames

Ships early February 💌
🔗 in bio

That's saying something! We'll have to check it out 🔭

Looks great! How are you liking it?

Must build up my @patchmagazine.bsky.social collection. Here's some from last year featuring games I worked on 🥹

Finally taking a moment to look at the latest @patchmagazine.bsky.social

I really enjoyed #WinterBurrow earlier this year but never finished it!

Maybe I need to go do that 🤔❄️🐭

#gaming #pcgaming #indiegames #cozygames

The little paw 🫣🐾

Nowy numer magazynu Patch. 🥰
@patchmagazine.bsky.social #putmeinpatch

Does the big light stay on or off during gaming?💡

#indiegames #cozygaming #patchmagazine

It's #ScreenshotSunday 📸

This week, Writer, Pumpkin, and Managing Editor, Kara, set out to capture birds (and accidentally each other) for one of next month's articles. They had a quaking time 🦆

What games have you picked up this week? We'd love to see your shots!

#indiegames #cozygaming

This month, our Level 3s received an adorable sticker sheet for new year journalling 📝

Thinking of levelling up? Head to your account on our website (or easily create one using your subscription email) and navigate to 'manage subscription' 💌

#cozygaming #journalling

we hear there's a camping guide in this one inspired by a certain cozy game full of bears 🏕️

Mom look, I'm on the cover ! 😎

In this issue:
🥾 Learn how to become an adventurer with @thegamebakers.com, creators of cover game, Cairn
🏕️ Create your own Cozy Grove (@spryfox.bsky.social) with our camping guide inspired by the game
🕊️ Pick up a new hobby in bird-watching as Patch plays Flock Around (@secretplangames.bsky.social)

🏔️ FEBRUARY COVER REVEAL! 🏔️

New year, new adventures! Climb, roll, and fly your way through February with this edition’s line-up…

Available to pre-order NOW - 🔗 in bio!

#patchmagazine #covereveal #indiegames #cozygaming #cairn

Dear Patch fam,

Thank you for sticking with us and supporting our small team in 2025. We appreciate every single one of you! ❤️

Happy Holidays! ✨

Warmest Wishes,
Patch Magazine team

Today is your last chance to pre-order our January issue! 🌴

Head over to patchmagazine.co.uk to get your copy 💙
#magazine #patchmagazine #indiegames

💙💙💙

A printed version of Patch Magazine's November 2025 issue front cover, with the mention of "patch game jam winner" for "Patchventure by Everbro".

Thanks a lot @patchmagazine.bsky.social for this! It really made our week and gave our little spaceship a serious boost 🚀

#EverbroStudio #IndieGame #GameDev #GameJam #PatchMagazine #Patchventure

Miesiąc temu po za wykupieniem prenumeraty na magazyn dla artystów ImagineFX też chciałem zacząć coś gamingowego, ale jako, że za bardzo tytuły AAA mnie nie jarają, to byłem ciekawy czy jest jakiś poświęcony indykom i znalazłem to cudenko, które dziś w końcu przyszło! 😍

@patchmagazine.bsky.social

🌴 JANUARY COVER REVEAL! 🌴

Our first cover of 2026 is graced by On-Together: Virtual Co-Working! ☕💻✨

More in this issue:
🍜 Chat with Gigapuff + a rainbow popcorn recipe
🐕 How Haven strengthens real-life bonds
🎲 Games for non-gamers
📓 DIY gaming journal tips

✨ Runners-up:

Blue Prince | @dogubomb.bsky.social
Sorry We're Closed | @akuparagames.bsky.social
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | @sandfallgames.bsky.social

🏆 Winner: R.E.P.O. | @semiwork.bsky.social

A gripping, unforgettable experience that rose above the rest - congratulations to the Game of the Year winner!

👏 Patch of Approval 👏

Category: Game of the Year 🏆✨

Celebrating the best standout indie titles that defined the year! 🌟🎮

✨ Runners-up:

Wanderstop | @ivyroadgames.bsky.social
Fruitbus | @krillbite.bsky.social
Fireside Feelings by Team Empreintes

🏆 Winner: Neva by @nomada.studio

A heartfelt, visually stunning adventure that explores love, loss, and healing through a moving bond between a girl and her mystical companion. 💙

👏 Patch of Approval 👏

Category: @safeinourworld.org x Patch 💙✨

This category highlights games that foster emotional wellbeing, compassion, and moments of calm. Indies that remind us to breathe, reflect, and feel safe in the worlds we explore. 🌿🎮

✨ Runners-up:

Wanderstop | @ivyroadgames.bsky.social
Fruitbus | @krillbite.bsky.social
Fireside Feelings by Team Empreintes

✨ Runners-up:
Tape Man | @samclaydongames.bsky.social
Pumpkidex | code.ronan, @2close2the2unn.bsky.social JackMyGoodMan, @fireboundfox.bsky.social
P-A-T-C-H by Amorph Studios