InIndie Games, NewsRead Time1 minPalworld has been watched on Twitch for over 78 million hours, making it the platform’s most popular release of 2024 Palworld has topped Twitch charts in terms of the most streamed new releases of 2024 with a peak viewership of 434k.ByAmber VOn2024-07-19 19:151 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time1 minProtect a birthday cake from a crowded Japanese station in this hyperactive sidescroller Coming to Early Access on July 19, The Cake is a quirky action game from Japanese developer Racjin, known for some of the Bomberman games.ByVerity TownsendOn2024-07-18 15:46
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time3 mins10,000-hour puzzle RPG Tactical Nexus becomes free-to-play because the devs “don’t want to extort money” from players who end up not playing the game The developers of the Japanese indie puzzle game Tactical Nexus have decided to make the title free-to-play for an unusual reason.ByKosuke TakenakaOn2024-07-18 12:321 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time1 minPalworld does not use generative AI, PocketPair CEO assuresPalworld's AI accusations have been ongoing since the game's launch, but PocketPair's CEO has come out to deny any use of generative AI.ByAmber VOn2024-07-10 15:341 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time2 minsSNK veterans’ new project Black Finger JET is back up and running Former Metal Slug developers' game saved by partnership with United Arab Emirates-based studio Red Dunes Games.ByKosuke TakenakaOn2024-07-09 19:18
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time3 minsJapanese indie dev promotes their game with tissues, but can that really get more Wishlists on Steam? Game developer reveals how they are trying to make Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo stand out in the sea of upcoming Steam gamesByAyuo KawaseOn2024-07-02 18:471 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time3 minsPalworld shuts down inflammatory “dead game” remarks following big Sakurajima update With a massive spike in players following its Sakurajima update, Palworld and its developers have shut down "dead game" discourse.ByCarlos "Zoto" ZotomayorOn2024-07-02 17:33
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time2 minsKiki’s Delivery Service meets Zelda in this much-anticipated cozy game coming to Switch and PC The much-anticipated Mika and the Witch's Mountain will be bringing its Studio Ghibli inspired charm to the Switch and Steam this August.ByVerity TownsendOn2024-06-28 16:02
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time3 minsDeath Game Hotel: Gamble life and limb in Swery’s ultra-gory VR game, coming this July Death Game Hotel is a sit-down VR title that lets you pit your wits against opponents in deadly games of Poker and Goblet of the Grim ReaperByTaijiro YamanakaOn2024-06-24 17:57
InIndie Games, Reviews & ImpressionsRead Time3 minsNeko Odyssey lets players photograph cats in an idyllic pixel art Japan The Steam Next Fest demo of Neko Odyssey showcases an intriguing, cozy adventure game where you befriend and take photos of cute cats in Japan.ByCarlos "Zoto" ZotomayorOn2024-06-13 10:02
InIndie Games, Reviews & ImpressionsRead Time3 minsSAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim demo promises dark, sexy and surreal experience where your decisions can be fatal Can you survive being the tiny plaything of a girl with some... interesting hobbies?ByVerity TownsendOn2024-06-11 16:571 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time2 minsDev rejects call to add waifu dating system due to lack of real-life romantic experienceTroubleshooter: Abandoned Children's developer gains attention for “funny but sad” response to a Steam user’s request for a dating system. ByHideaki FujiwaraOn2024-06-11 12:35
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time2 minsJapanese dev showcases Japan’s hit small-scale indie games that have sold over 500k units Solo indie creator showcases Japanese indie games made by 10 or fewer developers that have sold over 500k units.ByAmber VOn2024-06-11 09:511 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time1 minThe Exit 8’s claustrophobic corridors are coming to VR with Meta Quest releaseThe Exit 8 VR is being released on Meta Quest this July, promising to immerse players in the hit anomaly-spotting game like never beforeByKosuke TakenakaOn2024-06-06 17:42
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time2 minsPlatform 8’s invisible enemy bug was fixed, but The Exit 8 sequel still has plenty of intended anomalies to scare you with Platform 8 developer Kotake Create reveals that the invisible enemy anomaly in The Exit 8's sequel was actually a bug.ByHideaki FujiwaraOn2024-06-05 20:28
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time2 minsThe Exit 8 and Platform 8 will have no further sequels – developer is working on a horror adventure title slated for 2025 The creator of The Exit 8 and Platform 8 has disclosed that there will be no further sequels to the "Number 8 series." ByTaijiro YamanakaOn2024-06-03 18:54
InIndie GamesRead Time1 minThe Exit 8 creator releases official sequel “Platform 8”, with similar backroom vibes and new gameplay Kotake Create released an official sequel to the hit anomaly-spotting game The Exit 8. The new game takes place on a Japanese train.ByHideaki FujiwaraOn2024-05-31 18:49
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time1 minTouhou Project creator updates fan game guideline, asks indie creators to refrain from crowdfunding The Touhou Project series' creator ZUN has updated his derivative works guideline, adding more platforms for indie creators.ByAmber VOn2024-05-31 16:591 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time3 mins“We were making 10 million a month with just a two-man team” developer describes the heyday of Japanese mobile/browser games A Japanese developer gives interesting insights into the early days of what grew to be today's huge mobile/social game market.ByAmber VOn2024-05-30 15:371 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time1 minRaise aquatic macho dudes in this cozy aquarium simCreated by Japanese indie dev NEOLAVI, Machorium is a relaxing idle aquarium simulator with protein-munching buff dudes instead of fish.ByVerity TownsendOn2024-05-29 19:10
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time5 mins“60% to the developer, 40% to the publisher.” We asked a solo dev about their bold public pitch to game publishers A Japanese solo indie dev published an unusual open bid for publishers interested in picking up their game. We asked them about it.ByAyuo KawaseOn2024-05-28 18:511 Comment
InIndie Games, NewsRead Time2 minsMysterious world-hopping adventure game from “Natsuno Kanata – Beyond the Summer” dev to get English release From an acclaimed Japanese indie developer, Moonless Moon is a story-rich adventure game that unfolds like a “music video you can play through.”ByKeiichi YokoyamaOn2024-05-27 12:121 Comment