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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see you again mate! Safe travels back 🛫

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NextPlay | Gaming News & Reviews @nextplayau.bsky.social · 8d

Had so much fun playing Rita! Make sure to go c h _ _ k it out at Booth 58 in the PAX Rising area!

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · 13d

Three Alex’s walk into a GCAP… 👀

Don’t hesitate to say hello, especially if you’re looking for PR, Marketing or other guidance!

#GCAP #MIGW

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Sep 11

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Rita - Early Preview Key Requests

By filling out this form, you can get access to an early look at Rita before its demo launch. Keys are likely to become available in early September, so please keep that in mind when requesting. If ...

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Sep 11

Did you know Rita also has a demo launching next week? 🐣

Did you know we have early preview keys RIGHT NOW 🤯

Flick us a DM or fill in the form below if you're keen to check it out early 👇

SporkTank 🐤 Wishlist Rita! @sporktank.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 RITA will launching on Steam in Q1 2026 🚨

Rita is one smart chicklet, with a knack for solving word puzzles 🐤

🗺Explore a delightfully cozy world
📰Collect letters to solve puzzles
👨‍👦Be a part of her legacy

Watch the NEW TRAILER below and don't forget to wishlist! 🙏

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Splatterbot Review Key Request

Splatterbot is a local multiplayer party game for up to four players, where each player controls a vacuum in a chaotic battle to make the biggest mess. The game is launching on Nintendo Switch and St...

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Aug 26

Calling all party game creators 🚨

Steam and Nintendo Switch keys for @heykookaburra.bsky.social's Splatterbot are now available upon request 🎉

The cleaning robots have gone rogue! Compete in local multiplayer to make the most mess 🎨

Flick us a DM or fill out the form below 👇📎

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders Review Key Requests

Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders is launch on PC (via Steam) on September 4. We expect to receive early Steam review/streamer keys in a couple weeks. If you'd prefer, the game is also listed on L...

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨 Calling all detective streamers 🚨

Steam keys are now available for Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders before its September 4 launch 🔎

If interested, flick us a PM or fill out the form in the comments 👇

Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders 📯 OUT NOW @homonarransstudio.bsky.social · Aug 7

📯📯📯ANNOUNCEMENT📯📯📯
Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders
🗓️ Launching Sep 4th 2025

🔍 Search clues and quiz suspects
🔀 Draw your own conclusions
🔪 Choices affect multiple endings
⛪️ Explore late 19thC pixel-art Leipzig
🇩🇪 Authentic German voicing

Wishlist on Steam!
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Aug 8

We're so thrilled to be helping out with this one!

Keys should be ready in a week or two if any reviewers or content creators are interested 🔎

Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders 📯 OUT NOW @homonarransstudio.bsky.social · Aug 7

📯📯📯ANNOUNCEMENT📯📯📯
Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders
🗓️ Launching Sep 4th 2025

🔍 Search clues and quiz suspects
🔀 Draw your own conclusions
🔪 Choices affect multiple endings
⛪️ Explore late 19thC pixel-art Leipzig
🇩🇪 Authentic German voicing

Wishlist on Steam!
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jul 26

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jul 26

Q: What is the most time-consuming portion of doing PR for games?

A: Wading through the sea of scam requests

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jul 21

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 16

There's still some time!! 👀👀👀👀

Pixel Drake @pixeldrake.com · Jun 16

🚨Last Chance! 🚨

The Jupiter Junkworks #SteamNextFest demo is disappearing soon!

💥Fast arcade puzzle gameplay!
🎵Jamming soundtrack!
🛠️Meet the crew!
🟩Chase that final green piece one more time!

There’s still some time to squeeze in a shift at the junkyard ⌛

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

We've still got SOOOOO many demos we want to check out!

What Steam Next Fest demos have you been loving?

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Gemporium 💎

This one is literally a gem! Mine, clean and sell rare gemstones in this mining sim ⛏️ @mergeconflictstudio.com

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Mina the Hollower 🐁

We're loving this nostalgic pixel art adventure gem from the devs behind Shovel Knight. The chiptune soundtrack is so incredible 🎶 @yachtclubgames.bsky.social

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Draculesti 🧛🏳️‍🌈

Venture back in time to Castle Dracula and experience a villain-focused reimaging of the novel. Bite right on love in this dark narrative! @fine-fiends.bsky.social

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Jupiter Junkworks 🚀

Who doesn't love an arcade puzzler! Restore a run-down spaceship junkyard by completing contracts in this satisfying twist on the match game formula!💥

We might be biased because @pixeldrake.bsky.social is one of our clients' games 👀

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Egging On 🥚

Nothing says challenging like trying to roll an egg through a perilous world! This ones so addictive yet shattering when you fall too far! @eggingonthegame.bsky.social

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Cast n Chill 🎣

Take to the waters in this tranquil fishing game that features a stunning pixel art world! @wombatbrawler.com

And yes, you can pat the dog 🐶

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Soggy Beans 🐡

As idle games go, having a cosy fish tank full of cute little sea friends is wonderful! Decorating and taking photos allows you to really make this one your own 💙 @ratmode.games

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Ritual of Raven 🐦‍⬛✨

This one's a farming sim where you enchant arcane constructs to do the work while you take care of the village! @spellgardengames.com

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Wow! June's Steam Next Fest is huge, with over 2,500 games!

If you're spoiled for choice, here's a thread featuring some game demos the IndiEXP team has been loving + some of our own clients' games to check out!🎉

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The IndiEXP | Discord Now Live @theindiexp.bsky.social · Jun 12

Games night = sorted ✅

Which Way Up: Galaxy Games - on Switch & Steam ⭐ @whichwayupgame.bsky.social · Jun 12

Need a new party game for games night?

We just launched a demo for Which Way Up: Galaxy Games on #NintendoSwitch and #NintendoSwitch2 🎉

A Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode with two hands holding it

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