Author: Desk
[Comumn] How Shall We Indie Developers Live? Miyazaki, the Pencil, and the Question AI Cannot Answer
“The fact that there is something you want to make while you are alive — that is enough.” — Hayao Miyazaki, age 82 The title of the Miyazaki documenta…
An earthworm investing in stocks?… Overwhelmingly acclaimed ‘Warming From Home’ officially launches on September 4th
The chaotic office life of a remote earthworm… Official release confirmed amidst acclaimed demo. From writing emails to investing in stocks… A fun wor…
KAZ Review: A Solo Developer’s Four-Direction Grid Roguelite Earns 96% Steam Rating at Launch
Four direction keys. That’s everything. Up, down, left, right — the complete control scheme of KAZ, the grid-based roguelite action game from solo dev…
Sephiria Review: TEAM HORAY’s Chibi Rabbit Action Roguelite Graduates From Early Access July 31
Cute chibi rabbits, cats, and foxes wielding weapons larger than themselves against demon armies. This visual contradiction — adorable characters, ser…
Steam Next Fest occupies a specific and increasingly important role in indie gaming’s annual calendar. While the major pre-summer showcases — PlayStat…
Let’s be direct upfront: if you’re building an indie game, we strongly recommend avoiding complex probability-based monetization systems to begin with…
There’s something genuinely remarkable about a single person building an entire game. No team, no studio infrastructure, no division of labor — just o…
Releasing a game is becoming easier. Helping that game survive, on the other hand, is becoming harder. Building a Steam wishlist is itself a grueling …
Nordic Game Awards 2026: ARC Raiders Sweeps Three Major Prizes as Nordic Indie Scene Showcases Its Full Range
The Nordic game development scene held its annual showcase this week in Malmö, and the results reflected exactly what the region has become known for:…
BitSummit PUNCH 2026 Awards: Malaysian Solo-Dev JRPG Artis Impact Takes Grand Prize, Indie Diversity Defines the Show
Japan’s largest indie game festival closed its 14th edition this weekend with a results sheet that captures something important about where indie gami…