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A screenshot from our upcoming game Amberspire, showing dice that have been rolled and the resultant resources being distributed.

A screenshot from our upcoming game Amberspire. At the edge of the city, the terrain is beginning to pose a risk to the residents, with several houses already being affected by fog.

A screenshot from our upcoming game Amberspire. The lower edge of the city, where fog and rust have begun to intrude upon a sizeable residential area. A Fogbreaker is under construction nearby, so that it can help manage the overgrowth.

A screenshot from our upcoming game Amberspire. One of the factions, Dais, has arrived in the city. To the right is a portrait of one of their members. To the left, a description: The city has drawn the attention of a new off-world faction... Dais Dais are a nomadic religious order in a fervent quest to maintain the corporeality of their god. Small cadres travel the galazy in search of artifacts, converts, and political assistance to maintain the inertia of their faith. It is rumoured that the Dais knights have supernatural abilities, but these are so rarely seen they cannot be resolved. The Dais favor adds two dice storage spaces, and the penalty removes two dice storage spaces.

Build a city on the ruins of an outer space mausoleum, manage resources to construct and maintain buildings, and preserve balance with the local ecosystem.

Oh, and try not to get on the wrong side of the strange factions keeping tabs on you.

Amberspire is out on May 6th!

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One month ago we launched Hermit and Pig on Steam!👴🏽🐷

The game was made by just the two of us over 5 years.

We wrote it, programmed it, drew it, composed the music, and somehow shipped a full game.

This pic's from launch day when it all got real🍄

#indiegame #indiedev

Arranger App - App Store Download Arranger by Furniture & Mattress LLC on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Arranger.

Big/little news!

You can now play Arranger on iOS/Android without a Netflix sub! Enjoy the first ~hour of the game free, then unlock the full game for $9.99.

This version also runs at 60fps! With a cute new icon!

iOS:
apps.apple.com/us/app/arran...

Android:
play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Out now on Switch 1 and 2!

Break free from Boulderton Prison in Back to the Dawn, a gritty story-driven RPG now on Nintendo Switch. Make friends (or enemies) with guards and gangs, investigate the joint, and plan the ultimate escape!

Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Ak...
Requests: sbx.gg/backtothedawn

Can a single friendship save a world?

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is officially out now on all platforms! 🌿

#indiegame #PlanetofLana

The Spire has finally reawakened. ⚔️

Slay the Spire 2 is out now in Steam Early Access!!

New characters, enemies, environments, a co-op mode & more await you in this sequel to the iconic roguelike deckbuilder. Join the journey now to be a part of the Spire's next evolution!

FISHBOWL 💜 APRIL 2! 💜 Steam and PS5

It feels surreal to know that five years ago, in April 2021, the two of us started making Fishbowl. Even more surreal that five years later, it is going to be in your hands.

Mark your calendars for April 2nd and wishlist Fishbowl 🫶🏽🫶🏽

PAX East 2026 logo. PAX East Storytime Starring Xalavier Nelson Jr. Actor, Developer, Forbes 30 under 30. Appearing all days. Picture of Xalavier, a charming Black man with glasses, with one hand touching his face pensively. March 26-29, 2026. Boston, MA. east.paxsite.com

We’re thrilled to welcome @writnelson.bsky.social as the Storytime Speaker for #PAXEast 2026!
From leading Strange Scaffold to helping create 18 games in just 6 years, Xalavier’s creative output is legendary. Hear how he does it as we kick off the show, March 26 at 11:00 AM ET.
PAXE26.com/Storytime

Angel comes out tomorrow!

Are you ready to Cage an Angel?
store.steampowered.com/app/4173750/...

Ratcheteer DX Impressions: The Sincerest Form Of Flattery Hero of Time

Ratcheteer DX really made me sit with an idea I’ve long pondered about video games: Where’s the line between inspiration and imitation?

Ratcheteer DX Impressions: The Sincerest Form Of Flattery Hero of Time

Ratcheteer DX really made me sit with an idea I’ve long pondered about video games: Where’s the line between inspiration and imitation?

If only I could be back there with them...

Do you think I can put another 100 hours into Blue Prince on the Switch before Mixtape drops in May...while also getting lost in Rotwood and Minishoot' Adventures?

Nintendo’s Indie World Crammed So Incredibly Full Of Announcements How to jam fifty minutes into fifteen.

Today's Indie World gave Nintendo's indie fans a lot to be excited about.
Check out all the trailers and news:

I know a lot of people are waiting for 1.0 to play Scarlet Hollow, but I think that exploring its chapters as they release is an extremely special experience that will no longer be possible when the game is finished.

Episode 5 is the last chance you're going to get to have that experience.

Woodo coming to Switch/Switch 2 this Summer

Denshattack key art

Blue Prince key art

Mixtape key art

My Little Puppy key art

Today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase featured plenty of announcements, from release dates, game reveals, new demos, shadow drops, and more!

Here's everything announced during the presentation: gameinformer.com/indie-world/...

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. adds Switch 2 version, launches April 30 inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories., a slice-of-life narrative-driven simulation game set in a small-town convenience store in early 1990s Japan, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch …

'inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories.' launches April 30th on Xbox Series, PS5, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 and PC.

www.gematsu.com/2026/03/inko...

As you might have just seen in the Nintendo Indie World event Blue Prince is coming to Nintendo Switch 2!

The doors to Mount Holly estate are open NOW.

Rotwood from Klei coming to Switch 2 today (console exclusive)

❤️‍🔥 It's time to stroll down The Midnight Walk... on Switch 2!

Our multi-award winning dark fantasy adventure - made using real life clay - is coming to Nintendo's console already this month, on March 26. 🕯️

Help Potboy and WISHLIST NOW! 🔥

Minishoot' Adventures Review - A Link Between Genres - Game Informer Minishoot' Adventures bridges the gaps between disparate genres with outstanding gameplay and thoughtful level design to deliver one of the best games I've played all year.

If you just saw Minishoot’ Adventures on the Nintendo Indie World Presentation and are curious, here’s my review! gameinformer.com/review/minis...

A screenshot from Blue Prince. A magnifying glass enlarges a photo of a woman with straight, chin-length hair. The photo is one of several magazine clippings the player is inspecting.

Blue Prince, one of the best games of 2025, comes to Nintendo Switch 2 later today.
gameinformer.com/2026/03/03/b...

ICYMI: The train game nobody asked for is multi-track drifting onto Nintendo Switch 2! 🌟

Denshattack! launches June 17th - thanks for all the support! 🚆
#indiegame #nintendo #gamedev

Blighted – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 YouTube video by Nintendo of America

📢 Blighted is coming to Switch 2 when it launches later this year!!
We can't wait for you to get your hands on it!
And did you spot those new gameplay clips? 👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fl4...

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 💚

New adventures and new treasures - wherever you go!

Minishoot' Adventures available on PS5/Switch/Switch 2/Xbox/Game Pass today www.youtube.com/watch?v=sObV...

Denshattack! adds Switch 2 version, launches June 17 Denshattack! will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on June 17, publisher Fireshine Games and developer Undercoders announced. The Switch 2 version is newly announced. A Switch 2 demo is available now.

Denshattack! adds Switch 2 version, launches June 17

Denshattack! will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on June 17, publisher Fireshine Games and developer Undercoders announced. The Switch 2 version is newly announced. A Switch 2 demo is…

📰 TOEM 2 Update! 📰

As announced during today's Indie World, we're stoked to say that TOEM 2 from @swmgames.bsky.social and co-published by us will be arriving THIS SUMMER for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Please enjoy this new trailer edited by our own @nickverge.bsky.social.

Announcing Heave Ho 2 from lecartelstudio.bsky.social!

The smash hit party game is getting a sequel this summer with new hilariously chaotic worlds to grab, grapple, and swing through for 2 - 4 players!

🎮️ local and online play
👬 joyful co-op modes
🤼‍♂️ spiteful versus modes