Question for the masses / beautiful people in my computer: are we collectively Over games being described as "X meets Balatro" or Balatro-likes? Does a game need to have a certain amount of Balatro-similar features to get to use the term?

Hello we are last minute in need of someone to edit an episode of our podcast this week, does anyone have the skills/knows someone who does, in exchange for monies?

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

A hand-drawn Catan-like with roguelike gameplay. What a Venn diagram of things I like

Feed the Scorchpot@scorchpot.indieformer.com · last wk.

Him: Does all the programming and math Her: Make it beautiful - Numbers go up - Feed 9 unique dragons - Hand drawn stroke by stroke Our 100% hand-made husband-and-wife game, Feed the Scorchpot releases August 20!

fucking gnarly (affectionate)

byteparrot (Carveout, Slopecrashers)@byteparrot.bsky.social · 2w ago

Announcing my new futuristic arcade snowboarding game that takes place in space! - inspired by SSX, with tricks, combos & boost - gravity bending tracks with lots of shortcuts - equippable gadgets like grappling hooks It's called CarveOut 2160, and you can wishlist it on steam! #gaming #indiegames

"Super impressive" and "immediately fun" - John has great taste in games (thank you!) 💛

John Walker - Industry Analcyst@botherer.bsky.social · 3w ago

Kaz by Kalinarm is a stunning and deceptively tactical arcade game about hammering your cursor keys to reach new high scores. It has SO much variety, and I'm still discovering more. My review: buried-treasure.org/tag/kalinarm/ Please support this project! www.patreon.com/c/buriedtrea...

gamescom? More like JamesTom! I'll be at #gamescom alongside my colleague Tom as we represent @twofrogs.biz! We're there from August 24 - 28, including gamescom dev. If you're a self-publishing indie dev, or an indie game publisher, let's meet and find out how we can help with your marketing!

So while editors can expect me in their inbox, I'll also say: if you're looking for a writer who is more than capable of independently handling a daily news grind, writing longer features and interviews, reviews, guides, or anything else you may need, reach out at davidcarc96@hotmail.com

KAZ is a dopamine-filled minimalist grid-based title! Read our review of the title! www.gamegrin.com/reviews/kaz-...

"I still feel my restless fingers waiting for another go at it as I write this." Another KAZ sicko is created! Thanks for the kind words @marioprime.bsky.social 💛

Polygon@polygon.com · 3w ago

Kaz shines with minimalistic action

"I still feel my restless fingers waiting for another go at it as I write this." Another KAZ sicko is created! Thanks for the kind words @marioprime.bsky.social 💛

Polygon@polygon.com · 3w ago

Kaz shines with minimalistic action

Myself and @twofrogs.biz are supporting the launching of this turn-based throwback! Press and creator friends, please give us a shout if you'd like to get in on the retro, Lovecraftian, chicken-slaying action! ⚔️💛

Badger Punch Games@badgerpunch.com · 3w ago

We can hardly believe we get to type this: Roguecraft DX launches on Steam September 10th ❤️ What started as a little Amiga Assembly side project is finally making its way to the big stage. Thank you to everyone who wishlisted, played the demo, and cheered us on. #wishlistwednesday

I try not to focus on Metacritic scores TOO much but I am having a proud moment that KAZ is 83-rated, making it one of the best-reviewed games of the year. Super impressive as the game was largely made solo! 💛 store.steampowered.com/app/3633760/...

Save 15% on KAZ on Steam

Dopamine-fueled minimalist grid-based game that pushes the boundaries of psychedelic visuals and fast reaction time. KAZ is an action roguelike arcade game where choice of items, buffs, and maluses al...

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With a 'just one more go' attitude, Kaz is easy to pick up, hard to master, and is an easy recommendation for anyone with a keyboard to hand. Our Kaz Review: https://playday.one/2026/07/13/kaz-review/

thank you everyone at develop for posting about the train delays my FOMO? cured

Competition: Citizen Sleeper 1 + Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector on Switch 2 Giveaway www.vooks.net/compet...

Tom O@vgtomo.bsky.social · 4w ago

Big news! @apzonerunner.com and I have launched a new video games website. @respec.net is our attempt to create a highly curated multi-format site that has that club feel you used to get from the best magazines (and frankly, my beloved VideoGamer back in the day) www.respec.net/feature/87-w...

Video games are good, they're so good man. It's very sad that a cabal of money idiots has ruined them for everyone

KAZ, the arcade score-attack roguelike is launching on July 13! ⌨️ Use your keyboard to navigate a grid and defeat enemies 📈 Set ridiculous high scores and reach the top of the leaderboard ⏱️ Rounds last less than 30 seconds 🪝 Has perfect "one more run" energy store.steampowered.com/app/3633760/...

KAZ, the arcade score-attack roguelike is launching on July 13! ⌨️ Use your keyboard to navigate a grid and defeat enemies 📈 Set ridiculous high scores and reach the top of the leaderboard ⏱️ Rounds last less than 30 seconds 🪝 Has perfect "one more run" energy store.steampowered.com/app/3633760/...

The amount of games you see out there called shit like Immortal Glaivekin: Embers of Ashkatan because the devs have been all consumed with making it for seven years and they can't conceive of a normal person reading it and going "what the fuck is a Glaivekin"

Hannah Flynn 🐀@itshannahflynn.bsky.social · last mo.

You're cursed with deep knowledge about your game, which the passing player on Steam doesn't have. Naming from deep lore which doesn't make sense in a wider context is doing your game a disservice. The name needs to convey *something* of what it's about to someone who doesn't know.

says a lot about the industry that the overall response to these layoffs is "oh these are bad but no studios were closed" we're all so fucking used to expecting the worst

the games industry is going to have totally normal takeaways from this, i'm sure

Polygon@polygon.com · last mo.

Meccha Chameleon edges out ahead of Mario Kart World

Everyone please click and read so that John can keep doing amazing work highlight indies. Oh, and wishlist KAZ while you're at it, that's from @twofrogs.biz ⌨️🐸

John Walker - Industry Analcyst@botherer.bsky.social · last mo.

First batch is up! Ten fantastic-looking new or upcoming indie games you'll very probably want to stick on your Wishlist asap: kotaku.com/indie-penanc... Please repost this to get these games as much attention as possible. Especially *you*, person with a squillion followers.

I'm very proud of our little videogame, and it's like 12 bucks in the Summer Sale, so allow me to bang on about it once more! 100% Human Made, with an eye watering amount of hand drawn art & animation - If you'd like to support work like this, spread the word! that's one of the best ways to help ❤️

Robust Games@robustgames.bsky.social · last mo.

Loco Motive is 30% off in the Steam Summer Sale - you can grab our award winning adventure for just $12! 🗡️A darkly comedic murder mystery aboard a train 🎨Beautifully animated pixel art 📣Full voice acting! ✅ Verified on Deck 🧠100% Human Made 🔗 s.team/a/1709880

July is here and so is my monthly thread of games, tech, and entertainment writing opportunities, including full-time, freelance and mock review things! Shares, likes, RTs appreciated, thank you! 💛

Big thanks to @pcgamer.com and Shaun for including a couple of back catalogue bangers from @playziggurat.bsky.social 👾🕹️ Well-preserved retro games are good and cheap, y'all! www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities

All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending June 28.

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Next Fest was great as always! Here are my top ten games to watch, including a Lovecraftian horror about nazis and penguins, a Twin Peaks fishing game, and a surprise indie sequel that's going under the radar. Plus, the results of patron vote! 🍿 youtube.com/watch?v=IaPLZ9-RfKs

20 Indie Games To Watch From Next Fest ● June 2026

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4 games at the Steam Next Fest that are definitely made by humans (in German) mein-mmo.de/en/4-games-a... Feels good that this list features four lovely games we're working on @twofrogs.biz and that our clients agree that genAI suxxxxxxx and we shouldn't be outsourcing our creativity 🧑🏾‍🎨

4 Spiele beim Steam Next Fest, die garantiert von Menschen gemacht sind

Beim Steam Next Fest können Spieler kommende Games testen. Hier stellen wir euch 4 Titel vor, die garantiert von Menschen gemacht sind.

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