Indie Gaming
‘Utopias’ Asks Us to Imagine a Better Future Together
Leftist politics and formal experimentation take center stage in this uplifting art game.
Abstract Alien Architecture is Really Pretty, Ok?
I’m playing an out-there exploration game called 'ESSENCE,' and (don’t laugh at me), I think it’s pretty cool.
Meet The Devs Who Made Indie Games on the Original Playstation
We speak to three developers who started on Sony’s PlayStation dev kit—Net Yaroze—and what it meant to share their expertise and experiences online.
What It's Like to Curate an Indie Gaming Event
It’s a testing world, individualism necessarily tempered by accessibility. We speak to three organizers about their efforts to have us playing differently.
‘One Night Stand’ Highlights the Awkwardness of Sex, Rather Than the Act Itself
Lucy Blundell’s depiction of a post-hookup hangover expertly captures the anxiety of real-world "what just happened" morning afters.
Exploring Creativity at the Inaugural IndieCade Europe
The two-day event in Paris showcases some wonderful games, and also stresses the need to strive for truly original ideas.
Even The Ocean is a Thoughtful, Politically Aware Platformer
Analgesic Studio’s second game shows a tiny team committed to making colorful worlds that reflect on our own.
'Clustertruck' Is a Physics Nightmare That’s Hilarious and Fun to Play
Jumping from one truck doesn't sound like a recipe for comedy, but 'Clustertruck' manages to be a smart, interesting platformer that'll have you laughing the whole time, too.
The Making of Indie Puzzle Game ‘Hue,' Part II
When I last met the makers of this great little game, they were 70 percent happy with it. On the eve of its release, are they 100 percent satisfied?
‘Yooka-Laylee’ Wants to Reward the Curiosity of Gamers Old and New
Massive, colourful open worlds stretch out before you, showing that while this is indebted to the past, it's a very modern gaming experience.
These Games Explore the Struggle to Seek Psychological Help
We speak to developer Eli Piilonen about using games to show people struggling with mental health that they're not alone.
These Games Explore the Struggle to Seek Psychological Help
We speak to developer Eli Piilonen about using games to show people struggling with mental health that they're not alone.