Author: Tom Wilson

  • Arcade Roguelike, Lootlite, Coming To Consoles Soon

    Arcade Roguelike, Lootlite, Coming To Consoles Soon

    Developer Isoca Games and publisher JanduSoft have announced that the indie arcade-roguelike title, Lootlite, is coming to consoles soon. Lootlite launched on PC back in March of 2021. It offered players a fun, arcade-style roguelike experience for a low price and garnered favourable reviews on Steam. Now, after partnering with JanduSoft – who published Waifu…

  • Souls-Like Action RPG, Ashen Knights: Foreshadow Coming 2023

    Souls-Like Action RPG, Ashen Knights: Foreshadow Coming 2023

    Indie developer Baykal Arts has announced their upcoming isometric souls-like hack-and-slash game, Ashen Knights: Foreshadow. There are so many souls-like games out there, that it can be hard to choose just which one you should play. Fortunately, there are a handful of titles that try and break the mould with a truly unique experience. Ashen…

  • Huge Strategy RPG, The King’s Dilemma: Chronicles Coming Soon

    Huge Strategy RPG, The King’s Dilemma: Chronicles Coming Soon

    Developer Big Trouble has announced that their upcoming narrative-driven strategy RPG, The King’s Dilemma: Chronicles is coming later this year. If you’ve ever enjoyed games like Yes, Your Grace then you’ve experienced the thrills and turmoil of decision-making strategy games. Well, for those craving more of that intense and frankly stressful gameplay you’re in luck!…

  • 90s-Inspired Action Platformer, Violet Wisteria, Coming 2023

    90s-Inspired Action Platformer, Violet Wisteria, Coming 2023

    90s-inspired action platformer, Violet Wisteria by indie developer Kanipro has received a Steam store page and a release date in 2023. If you’ve been longing for the classic action platformers of the 90s, then the upcoming indie game Violet Wisteria by Japan-based studio Kanipro may interest you. Taking inspiration from all aspects of those classic platformers,…

  • Turn-Based Mech RPG, GearHead Caramel, Coming To Steam

    Turn-Based Mech RPG, GearHead Caramel, Coming To Steam

    GearHead Caramel, a “giant robot RPG” by indie developer Joseph Hewitt is launching on Steam later this month. The GearHead series may not be known to all, but it has been around since the early 2000s. In fact, GearHead Caramel is the third game in the series and marks its 20th anniversary. The series has…

  • Wholesome Coming-Of-Age Rhythm Game, LOUD, Out Now

    Wholesome Coming-Of-Age Rhythm Game, LOUD, Out Now

    Indie developer Hyperstrange has released their “wholesome rhythm arcade guitar game”, LOUD, on the Nintendo Switch. Have you been craving a satisfying indie rhythm game full of wholesome guitar action? Well, look no further than the recently released LOUD. Filled with custom-written upbeat pop punk music and a gorgeous Life Is Strange-esque art style, LOUD…

  • Freshly Frosted – Delightfully Delicious Puzzle Fun – Xbox Series S Review

    Freshly Frosted – Delightfully Delicious Puzzle Fun – Xbox Series S Review

    I’ve been trying to diet for a while now. Over the pandemic I put on a few pounds – more like a few stone – and I’ve been attempting to burn them off with unhealthy amounts of Ring Fit adventure and disgustingly unnatural kale smoothies. It was going well until I discovered Freshly Frosted, the…

  • RollerGirl: A Masterpiece In The Making – Indie Spotlight

    RollerGirl: A Masterpiece In The Making – Indie Spotlight

    I haven’t done an indie spotlight in a long time. In fact, the last one I did was well over a year ago. It’s not because I couldn’t find an indie worth talking about – one look at itch.io proves there will forever be indie games worth discussing. Rather, I found myself unable to connect…

  • Epic RPG Deck-Builder, Gordian Quest, Leaves Early Access Next Month

    Epic RPG Deck-Builder, Gordian Quest, Leaves Early Access Next Month

    After a successful Early Access period, the epic RPG deck-builder, Gordian Quest is finally getting the full release treatment and a whole new price. Developer Mixed Realms released this gorgeous deck builder way back in March 2020. Since then it has gone on to see praise from both fans and journalists alike. With well over…

  • Relaxing Indie, Cloud Gardens Finally Receives Switch Release Date

    Relaxing Indie, Cloud Gardens Finally Receives Switch Release Date

    After a short delay, developer Noio and publisher Coatsink have revealed the release date for the Nintendo Switch port of Cloud Gardens. Earlier this month, developer Noio announced that the Nintendo Switch edition of their critically acclaimed title, Cloud Gardens would be delayed. While the Xbox version launched just under nine months ago, Switch players…

  • Bounty Hunting 2D Platformer, They Always Run, Out Now On Console

    Bounty Hunting 2D Platformer, They Always Run, Out Now On Console

    Developer Alawar and publisher PID Games have finally launched their slick and stylish 2D platformer, They Always Run, on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. They Always Run launched onto Steam back in October 2021. Since then, it has enjoyed an outpour of praise from both fans and critics alike. So far, it has amassed a whopping…

  • Nexomon Complete Collection Coming To Consoles Later This Year

    Nexomon Complete Collection Coming To Consoles Later This Year

    Developer Vewo Interactive and indie publisher PQube have announced that they are releasing the Nexomon + Nexomon: Extinction: Complete Collection for consoles. If you’re a fan of old school Pokemon, then it’s possible you’ve heard of the indie game, Nexomon. Taking everything great about the older Pokemon games and adding a handful of unique twists,…