Tag: Indie
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Ikai, The Japanese Horror Game, is Coming to Steam Next Fest
PM Studios and Endflame are proud to bring their first-person psychological horror game, Ikai, to Steam Next Fest this week. Endflame is a relatively new developer based in Barcelona, Spain. Originating in 2019, Ikai will be the team’s first release as they aim to immerse players into a remarkable experience by bringing stories to life.…
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Steam Next Fest is Back This October, With Hundreds of Playable Demos
Valve has announced its second Steam Next Fest, and it will offer hundreds of playable demos between October 1 and 7.
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TOEM: A Monochrome Journey Full Of Colour – PC Review
After seeing a trailer for TOEM at last month’s Indie World Showcase, I quietly waited with bubbling anticipation for its release. I’m a big fan of photography-based games and have reviewed a few already on The Game Crater. However, TOEM looked different. Not only did its isometric perspective offer a new way to experience the…
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Everything Announced At The 2021 3D Platformers Direct
The aptly named and incredible 3D Platformers Direct aired on Saturday with a whopping 30+ games showcased coming in both 2021 and 2022. What Was Announced? The 2021 3D Platformers Direct is the debut direct-style presentation by 3D Platformers, and it’s fair to say they knocked it out of the park. With well over 30…
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Rustler: A Fun, Goofy Medieval GTA – PC Review
I often want a gaming experience where I can tune out and have a good time. I’ve been playing video games for the better part of my life now, and I, occasionally, just want to shoot things or ram into them with all my might. I grew up on games like GTA and Call of…
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Design an Escape Room in Escape Simulator, Coming this October
Pine Studio is proud to announce the first-person escape room puzzle game, Escape Simulator, releasing on October 19. Escape Simulator will put your brain to the test as you try to escape a collection of quirky interactive escape rooms, either alone or via online co-op. You can face ingenuous locks in ancient Egypt, hack the…
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Super Animal Royale: A Unique, Addictive Indie Alternative – PC Review
Battle Royales have been a gaming phenomenon over the last few years, completely dominating the industry. Now, we have seen huge games monopolise the market, and the games late to the trend, are usually at a disadvantage. Hyper Scape, even though I thoroughly enjoyed it, failed to even make a dent on the market. Fortunately,…
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Tennis Manager 2021 Leaves Steam Early Access Today
Developer Rebound CG has announced that their recently released simulation game, Tennis Manager 2021, will be leaving Steam Early Access today. Tennis Manager 2021 launched into Steam Early Access way back in May. Since then it has continued to evolve, having experienced five major patches that have added a ton of fixes and content. During…
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Super Arcade Football Has Warmed Up, Leaving Early Access Today
The developer and publisher, OutOfTheBit, is proud to announce the release of their fast-paced modern-classic football game, Super Arcade Football. Since 2016, OutOfTheBit has been refining its gameplay for release. Now, it’s finally available on Steam with a 40% launch discount. What is Super Arcade Football? Super Arcade Football is a fast-paced classic 2D football…
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Are Video Games Getting Too Long?
Once upon a time, video games were much shorter; they were like a quick kiss with a stranger before moving on. These days, it seems more and more games are taking hundreds of hours to complete. However, this isn’t a kiss; this is becoming a marriage. When I was younger this wouldn’t have bothered me.…
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Lake PC Review: The Indie Game of the Year
It’s been a long while since I was last in Providence Oaks. Too long. It’s the town found in Lake and one I thoroughly enjoyed exploring back in April when I previewed the game’s demo. Since that preview, I’ve thought of nothing but returning. I’ve longed to hop in the rattly van and deliver mail…
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How the Hauntingly Beautiful FAR: Changing Tides Builds on the Original
Continuing where the indie darling, FAR: Lone Sails, left off, Okomotive is adding more open-ended levels, a new ship, and is taking players under the waters of its breathtaking post-apocalyptic landscape. As opposed to the sailed land machines of the original, FAR: Changing Tides switches things up with an ocean fairing vessel. Players familiar with the original ship will…