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    Beta playtest opens for unforgiving 2D platformer Ryze●Ryze is a quirky, unforgiving 2D platformer in beta where you hurl yourself upward through varied biomes, knowing one slMmastodonCultureGaming13 h ago

    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.

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    Neofeud 2 cyberpunk adventure available on Steam▼Tricking Orwell Identscans by swapping cyber-eyes in Neofeud 2 -- my # cyberpunk adventure! Grab it on Steam: https:// sMmastodonCultureArt734 min ago

    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.

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    Gamers warn EU kids safety rules could hurt indie games▼Imagine all indie games in # EU being banned. No # MechaChameleon , no # Wardogs . Thit is the new # EUKidsAct . https:/MmastodonCultureGaming21 h ago

    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.

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    EU Kids Act fears grip gaming community after Ross video●I just watched Ross' new video on the "EU Kids Act" that is threatening to destroy most of the current video games indusMmastodonCultureGaming21 h ago

    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.

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    Corrupted Veil opens beta playtest sign-ups for retro co-op FPS●Corrupted Veil is a beta old-school FPS with modern co-op, sending you into trench fights against crazed soldiers, darkMmastodonCultureGaming13 h ago

    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.

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    Under Canopies blends cozy crafting with wildlife photography●Under Canopies combines cozy crafting with wildlife photography✉newsEnvironmentWildlife5 h ago

    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.