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Cricket West Indies has been forced to reduce its tournaments and cut player retainer payments, according to reporting from the region. The cuts point to mounting financial pressure on the regional governing body, which oversees the game across the Caribbean. The development will concern fans and players alike, as retainer contracts form a core part of cricketers' incomes and fewer tournaments mean fewer opportunities to compete.
- 2Indie Co-op Shooter AuraTitan Demo Featured at SAGE 2026βHere's our Let's Try of the # SAGE2026 # Demo of AuraTitan (PC), a 2D co-op run and gun / movement platformer hybrid, in
The AuraTitan demo is playable at SAGE 2026, the Sonic Amateur Games Expo, drawing attention to the in-development PC title. AuraTitan is a 2D co-op run-and-gun and movement platformer hybrid being built by Studio Bluebell together with SoftwareBunny. Coverage includes gameplay walkthroughs of the demo, with the indie gaming community sharing impressions of its blend of shooting and fast movement mechanics.
- 3Beta playtest opens for unforgiving 2D platformer RyzeβRyze is a quirky, unforgiving 2D platformer in beta where you hurl yourself upward through varied biomes, knowing one sl
Ryze, an indie 2D platformer currently in beta, is inviting players to sign up for its playtest. The game tasks players with climbing upward through varied biomes, where a single slip can send them tumbling far back down, drawing comparisons to punishing climb-focused platformers. Developers are promoting the playtest to indie gaming communities as they gather feedback ahead of further development.
- 4Neofeud 2 cyberpunk adventure available on SteamβΌTricking Orwell Identscans by swapping cyber-eyes in Neofeud 2 -- my # cyberpunk adventure! Grab it on Steam: https:// s
Indie developer Silverspook Games is promoting Neofeud 2, a cyberpunk adventure game now on Steam. One highlighted feature shows characters tricking Orwell-style identity scans by swapping cyber-eyes, a dystopian surveillance theme that fits the game's setting. The game is described as a cyberpunk visual novel adventure and is playable on Steam Deck.
- 5Silver Spook Games shows off queer warrior character prototypeβΌGot my queer warrior char in a prototype for next Silver Spook game. She's a bit big, but I like how her hair matches th
Silver Spook Games is developing a new title and has shared an early prototype featuring a queer warrior character. The developer highlighted the character's design, noting her hair color matches the sky in the scene, and is asking players for feedback on the retro-inspired art style. The studio positions the project as an indie, human-made game.
- 6Gamers warn EU kids safety rules could hurt indie gamesβΌImagine all indie games in # EU being banned. No # MechaChameleon , no # Wardogs . Thit is the new # EUKidsAct . https:/
European gamers are voicing concern that the EU's new children's online safety legislation, dubbed the EU Kids Act, could effectively ban or price out indie games across the bloc. Critics cite titles like MechaChameleon and Wardogs as examples of games that could disappear, arguing the rules amount to 'prohibition by fees' that only large studios can afford. The debate ties into broader campaigns such as Stop Killing Games.
- 7AltPlus launches indie game label AltChihuahuaβhttps://www. wacoca.com/games/1473431/ γͺγ«γγγ©γΉγγ€γ³γγ£γΌγ²γΌγ γ¬γΌγγ«γγͺγ«γγγ―γ―γγζ¬ζ Όε§εοΌ Steamγ»Switchεγ第δΈεΌΎγιηΊδΈ | AppBank # # GAMING # An
Japanese game company AltPlus has officially launched a new indie game label called AltChihuahua. The label's first title is already in development for Steam and Nintendo Switch. The announcement was covered by AppBank, drawing attention from Japanese gaming news followers curious about the company's move into indie publishing.
- 8Indie developer launches small MMO Evorin on itch.ioβΌive made this awesome small mmo named π· Evorin ;) check it out https:// coa-100.itch.io/evorin # gaming # pcgaming # vid
A solo developer going by coa100 has released a small massively multiplayer online game called Evorin, available free to try on the indie platform itch.io. The announcement is being shared with PC gaming and videogame hashtags as the creator seeks early players and feedback for the self-made project.
- 9Developer shows networked physics engine running without crashesβStill a ways before it's ready for games, but I can throw things around in the networked physics engine without crashes,
A game developer reports a working milestone on WorldFabric, a networked physics engine: objects can now be thrown around the simulation without crashes, desyncs or stutter. The developer stresses the engine is still far from ready for actual games, but the stability progress is being shared with the game development community as an early technical achievement.
- 10Corrupted Veil opens beta playtest sign-ups for retro co-op FPSβCorrupted Veil is a beta old-school FPS with modern co-op, sending you into trench fights against crazed soldiers, dark
Corrupted Veil, a beta old-school first-person shooter with modern co-op, has opened playtest sign-ups. Players are sent into trench battles against crazed soldiers, dark experiments and mysterious machines, and the developer is inviting people to register to test the game early.
- 11EU Kids Act fears grip gaming community after Ross videoβI just watched Ross' new video on the "EU Kids Act" that is threatening to destroy most of the current video games indus
Gaming circles are reacting to Ross's new video arguing the EU Kids Act could devastate the video games industry, blocking most indie developers from releasing games in the EU, outlawing private game servers, and potentially affecting Linux and other operating systems. Viewers are debating whether the claimed consequences are realistic or overstated.
- 12Indie developers push one-word puzzle challengeβReply with a single word, no AI π # indiegame # gamedev # indiedev # videogames # puzzlegames # pixelart # wordle # quiz
Indie game developers are sharing a quick word quiz that asks players to respond with a single word, explicitly telling participants not to use AI. The challenge draws on the format of Wordle and other daily guessing games, and is being promoted within the indie game, pixel art and puzzle game communities as a light engagement game.
- 13Neofeud 2 cyberpunk game tackles housing justice for androidsβHelping androids get housing justice against trillionaire landlords is tough - in Neofeud 2, my # cyberpunk adventure! h
Indie developer Silverspook Games is promoting Neofeud 2, a cyberpunk adventure game now listed on Steam, in which players help androids fight for housing justice against trillionaire landlords. The title follows the original Neofeud and is described as a sci-fi visual novel. The developer emphasizes its indie, no-AI production and Steam Deck support.
- 14One-word guessing game trend circulates among indie developersβPost 1οΈβ£ word only # indiegame # gamedev # indiedev # videogames # puzzlegames # pixelart # wordle # quiz
Indie game developers and players are sharing posts built around a simple format: guess a word in one try, echoing the structure made popular by Wordle. The posts carry hashtags for indie games, puzzle games, pixel art and quizzes, suggesting developers are promoting or riffing on word-puzzle titles and inviting followers to play along with one-word answers.
- 15Under Canopies blends cozy crafting with wildlife photographyβUnder Canopies combines cozy crafting with wildlife photography
The indie game Under Canopies is being highlighted for its unusual mix of two genres: relaxed crafting gameplay alongside a wildlife photography mechanic. Coverage points to its cozy, nature-focused premise as a distinctive hook. The full details of its release and developer remain unclear from current coverage.
- 16Solo Developer Building Horror Roguelike Inspired by No, I'm Not a HumanβΌSolo Developer on a Horror Roguelike Inspired by No, I'm Not a Human
A solo developer is working on a horror roguelike that takes inspiration from the game No, I'm Not a Human, and has shared details about the project. The indie title blends roguelike mechanics with horror elements, drawing on the creeping, paranoid atmosphere that made No, I'm Not a Human stand out. The reveal is attracting attention from players interested in small-team horror projects.
- 17Developer Building Horror Roguelike Drawing on No, I'm Not a Human and Buckshot RouletteβΌCreating Horror Roguelike Inspired by No, I'm Not a Human & Buckshot Roulette
A game developer is creating a horror roguelike that takes inspiration from No, I'm Not a Human and Buckshot Roulette, two recent indie horror titles that have gained attention for their tense, unsettling atmospheres. The project was showcased on 80 Level, a platform covering game art and development. Details on gameplay mechanics, release timing, and the team behind it have not been shared.
- 18New cozy browser MMO Evorin launched on itch.ioβEvorin a cozy challenging MMO! https:// coa-100.itch.io/evorin # gaming # pcgaming # videogames # javascript # wow # php
A small indie developer known as coa-100 is promoting Evorin, a self-described 'cozy but challenging' massively multiplayer online game, available through the itch.io game marketplace. The game is built with web technologies including JavaScript and PHP, suggesting it runs directly in a browser. Coverage so far is limited, with little independent reaction or detail about gameplay yet.
- 19Indie devs invite players to reply with a wordβReply with a word # indiegame # gamedev # indiedev # videogames # puzzlegames # pixelart # wordle # quiz
An independent game developer is prompting social media users to reply with a single word, tying the game to indie game development, puzzle games, pixel art and Wordle-style quizzes. It is a light community engagement prompt aimed at fans of word and puzzle games rather than coverage of a specific release.
- 20UIONY: A Small Top-Down Action RPG Released on Itch.ioβΌUIONY - A Fun top town small Action RPG https:// coa-100.itch.io/uiony # gaming # pcgaming # videogames
A small indie action RPG called UIONY has been released on the game platform Itch.io, described by its developer as a fun top-down title for PC players. The game is being promoted under gaming and PC gaming tags, though detailed coverage and player reactions remain limited so far.
- 21Teka Teki Studios Launches Steam Page for Upcoming GameβDeveloper: Teka Teki Studios Publisher: Teka Teki Studios Release date: Coming soon Screenshots: # steam # gaming # vide
Teka Teki Studios has set up a Steam store page for an upcoming game it is both developing and publishing, with a release date listed as coming soon and a set of screenshots already available. The self-published project has caught attention among gaming circles tracking new Steam listings, though details on gameplay, genre and pricing have yet to be announced.
- 22Indie game developers praise thinking smallβthink small sized wow # gamedev # indiegames # javascript # gaming
Independent game developers are encouraging each other to think small when building games, with the message circulating in gamedev and indie game communities alongside tags for JavaScript and gaming. The idea reflects a common theme in indie development circles: that small, focused projects are easier to finish and can still impress players.
- 23Indie games face off against GTA 6 in Novemberβ"Why should we just give up the entire month of November?" β The Indie Games Going Head To Head With GTA 6 https://www.
Indie developers are questioning why they should surrender the whole of November to the release of GTA 6. Rockstar's long-awaited blockbuster is expected to dominate sales and attention, yet a number of smaller studios are still choosing to launch their games in the same month, arguing players will look for alternatives and that backing down rewards the shadow of one giant release.
- 24Supergiant Games explains why it made Hades IIβWhy Supergiant Games Chose to Make a Sequel to Hades - Developing Hell II Documentary - Episode 1 https://www. youtube.c
Supergiant Games is the subject of a new documentary episode exploring why the studio decided to make Hades II, a sequel to its acclaimed roguelike Hades. The first episode, titled Developing Hell II, looks at the studio's reasoning behind returning to the world rather than starting a new project. Fans of the studio and indie developers are sharing and discussing the behind-the-scenes look at the game's development.
- 25Indie game about robots salvaging parts launches demo October 8βIt's # TrailerTuesday again! If you like the sound of a game about being a robot blasting other robots and stealing thei
An indie developer has announced a playable demo arriving October 8th for a game where players control a robot that destroys other robots and salvages their parts to rebuild itself. The Steam page is live for wishlisting, and the studio is promoting the title during a weekly trailer-sharing event popular among game developers.
- 26Developer shows crystals dropping from enemies in indie gameβI got the new crystals spawning from enemies and floating until the player gets close enough to collect them. The moveme
An independent game developer has added a new mechanic where defeated enemies spawn crystals that float in place until the player comes close enough to collect them. The developer says the movement and visual effects still need more work, but describes the feature as a start. The update was shared with the game development community, where progress clips like this regularly draw feedback and encouragement from other indie creators.
- 27Indie developer launches small MMO called Evorinβive made this awesome small mmo named Evorin ;) check it out https:// coa-100.itch.io/evorin # gaming # pcgaming # video
An indie developer has released a small multiplayer online game named Evorin, available through the itch.io game hosting platform, and is inviting players to try it out. The project is being shared with gaming and PC gaming communities as a self-published, small-scale MMO effort.