In this article, Jake explores the situation AAA games finds itself in and how indie games might just be their saviour.
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In this article, Jake explores the situation AAA games finds itself in and how indie games might just be their saviour.
somanygames.co.uk/articles/ind...
Two people are hugging plush toys while smiling. They seem to be enjoying each others company. The following quote is also included: "Pieced Together is a delightful exploration of friendship, the beauty a relationship like that can bring into life, and the sadness you can experience once that seemingly unbreakable bond seems to drift apart."
Pieced Together is a cosy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.
Learn more in our review:
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A rabbit holding a gun on the left, a soilder standing in the middle and an alien creature floating on the right. They are silhouetted with a red glow. The following quote is included: "The dialogue and characters only hold a place in the hearts of the most nostalgic, but thankfully a low price point means those wanting to relive the original won't need to break the bank."
Seven years after the Inventory closed its doors, this underground social club has reopened. Play No Limit Texas Hold’em with four video game icons in a high-stakes battle of cards, bets, and trash talk.
Learn more on Poker Night at the Inventory in our review:
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A person is dressed in warm clothes and a deer stalker hat while holding a yellow sheet behind them, that’s caught in the wind. The following quote is included: "Enthusiasts for the genre or players strapped for time will likely enjoy the quick pace and short dungeons in Ratcheteer DX, but others will fuss over its sticky controls and obtuse tutorialisation."
Explore the interconnected caverns below the frozen surface and a vast Snowcean above as you set out to rescue friend, foe, and stranger alike in this lo-fi action-adventure!
Learn more on Ratcheteer DX in our review:
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A person wearing a white top and black trousers is standing on a rock looking out at the landscape. They are joined by their companion, a small black alien creature, with a curly tail.
For episode #14 of The So Many Games Podcast we welcome Adam and Klas from @wishfully.bsky.social to discuss Planet of Lana I & II.
We cover many grounds including origins, the game’s language, new elements from the sequel and much more.
Listen now at somanygames.co.uk or check pod.link/1793825654
A young child called Lana, wearing a white top and black trousers is joined by their companion Mui, a small black and round creature. Both are looking at the landscape of Lana’s home world. The following quote is included: "Successfully building upon the first game in every way, Planet of Lana I delivers a fascinating and sometimes emotional experience heightekned by stunning visual and sound design."
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/plane...
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@gaminginthewild.com’s monthly Indie Game Guide returns, featuring over 15 games releasing in March ‘26.
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A young child called Lana, wearing a white top and black trousers is joined by their companion Mui, a small black and round creature. Both are looking at the landscape of Lana’s home world. The following quote is included: "Successfully building upon the first game in every way, Planet of Lana I delivers a fascinating and sometimes emotional experience heightekned by stunning visual and sound design."
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/plane...
We see two children from behind as they look into a drain, with what looks like a sinister creature behind the bars. The following quote is included: "An unsettling, well-paced horror that serves up both a stunningly designed world as well as enough subtext to keep video guame essayists in work for a decade."
In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.
Learn more on REANIMAL in our review:
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We see two children from behind as they look into a drain, with what looks like a sinister creature behind the bars. The following quote is included: "An unsettling, well-paced horror that serves up both a stunningly designed world as well as enough subtext to keep video guame essayists in work for a decade."
In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.
Learn more on REANIMAL in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/reani...
We still have codes for Ultros, Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure and PaperKlay for anyone who joins our Patreon at any tier.
Come grab a free Steam game and support independent media by signing up and becoming a member of the So Many Games crew!
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Happy Birthday Sally! Hope you’re enjoying your day (and the sun!)
There's still time to enter our keys giveaway for Pieced Together! Check out the latest news post on our Steam page to enter: store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
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For February’s So Many Games Game Club we chose @alexanderperrin.bsky.social Short Trip.
In our monthly recap, we share some insights on the game and also include thoughts from our community.
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Entering the final 24 hours of #SteamNextFest!
In a rare act of benevolence, The Leader has ordered the Phonopolis demo to remain on Steam after the festival ends 📣
This competition runs until Wednesday, 4th March 2026 8pm (UK).
Only one code per winner.
Please bear in mind that only the Steam code can be redeemed globally, the Switch and PS5 codes can only be redeemed on an EU account.
Good luck!
To celebrate the recent console release of Vampire Therapist, we have 1x Steam code, 1x EU PS5 code & 2x EU Switch codes to giveaway.
To enter, repost this post & tell us what your favourite gaming vampire character is & preferred platform in the comments.
T&C’s ⬇️
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We still have codes for Ultros, Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure and PaperKlay for anyone who joins our Patreon at any tier.
Come grab a free Steam game and support independent media by signing up and becoming a member of the So Many Games crew!
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Featuring games from:
@randwerk.com
@twofalls.bsky.social
@jacobjanerka.bsky.social
@truecolorsdev.bsky.social
@cosmicdroplet.bsky.social
@woodrunnergames.com
@aldamamigames.bsky.social
Fans of #CitizenSleeper's mechanics and #Dishonoured's murky setting: consider #Duskpunk by @clockworkbird.bsky.social! It's a steampunk tabletop-style dice rolling RPG with a gritty story and a revolutionary twist.
Listen: redcircle.com/shows/33888f...
Steam Next Fest is nearly at an end, but if your still searching for demos, then we have one more article for you recommending another 10 demos for your consideration.
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📣 Submissions for Wholesome Direct 2026 are open! 🥳
If you've got a game you'd like to be considered OR if you're a content creator who's interested in co-hosting, you've got until March 20th to submit. 💛
The main picture depicts a snake-like head, with hair, and wearing a hat. The following quote is included: "Muffles" Life Sentence is a remarkably fun and bizarre narrative ride."
Take back your identity in Muffles’ Life Sentence- a darkly quirky RPG set in a prison where inmates are remade to match their crimes.
Learn more in our review (including the recently released episode 5):
somanygames.co.uk/review/muffl...
Run out of demos to play in the Steam Next Fest? Looking for more?
Then check out our latest article, with 10 more must-play demos for you to check out!
somanygames.co.uk/articles/snf...
Featuring games from:
@eonigamedev.bsky.social
@lightofatlantis.bsky.social
@twinklesoft.bsky.social
@seventhstarsoft.bsky.social
@nihomi.bsky.social
@pixelratsltd.bsky.social
@sentimentgames.com
Heartfelt puzzle-adventure platformer MONOWAVE will launch on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and other consoles in 2026.
Use emotional powers to restore balance to a broken world.
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No worries and I’m sure they’ll be a full review from us down the line when the full game is ready.
Sigh, how to abuse your privilege with receiving review codes. I hope Capcom takes them off thier press lists.
Featuring games from:
@allwillrise.bsky.social
@twotrickpony.games
@sunnylabgames.bsky.social
@inkonbini.bsky.social
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social
@ant-workshop.com
@silverstringmedia.bsky.social
@capybaragames.com