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I explore indie & AA games you may have missed 🎮 breaking down gameplay mechanics and systems to show how they really play. Gameplay-first discovery, hidden gems, and backlog-worthy titles. No hype, no noise.
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Hello all, we’ve got a nice new patch here straight from the Desk of the Devil.

- New Game +
- Photo Mode
- Lots 'o bug fixes

Live now on PC and PS5 (Switch 2 sooooon)
January 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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I didn’t think this would work… but it absolutely does.
Creative, clever, and oddly addictive. 👀
#indiegames #gaming #deckbuilder @kodansha.us
January 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Didn’t expect a manga deckbuilder to click with me this hard. Placing panels, planning turns, feeling way smarter than I should.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/uR7N82ort0Y
#indiegames #gaming #deckbuilder @kodansha.us
The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike: An Indie Deck Builder Strategy Game
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January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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I thought this would be chill. It punished me for every second I wasted. ⏱️
#indiegames #gaming @kodansha.us a.us
January 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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I almost skipped this because it looked cozy. Turns out it’s a ruthless roguelike where every second you spend brings you closer to death. Loved the tension.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/Sdm_6PBOKTE
#indiegames #gaming @kodansha.us
Time Snatcher Handy: A Roguelike Dungeon Crawler (Stop Time or Die Trying)
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January 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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takao.tubezgames.com
You can now operate it with a second controller.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/155...

#ドライブクレイジー #DriveCrazy #ゲーム制作 #gamedev
DriveCrazy - Update Ver. 1.0.3 - Although this game is single-player only, - Steam News
added support for controlling the game with a second controller, along with course adjustments.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Next video dropping this Thursday 📺👀
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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This game is janky, chaotic, and completely commits to the madness, and that’s why I couldn’t stop playing it. 🔥 #indiegames #gaming @takao.tubezgames.com @amatagames.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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I came for a tiny truck in rural Japan and stayed for the absolute chaos. Did not expect this one to hit like a truck (pun intended).

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/2vBRFM6m6Ys
🎮 #indiegames #gaming @takao.tubezgames.com @amatagames.bsky.social
DriveCrazy: A Destructive Arcade Racing Game (Absolute High-Speed Chaos)
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January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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yay, thank you for approving!
January 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Every once in a while, a game hits in a way you don’t expect. What’s the last one that surprised you? #indiegames #gaming

@bysameng.com @skatestory.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Came for a skate game. Ended up lost in a gritty, artsy world that actually stuck with me. Skate Story is a total vibe.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/Xe6dyoFCe7s
🎮 #indiegames #gaming
Skate Story: An Extreme Sports Adventure Game (One of the Weirdest Skate Games Ever)
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January 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Almost skipped this because of the cover art… turns out it’s a survivors-like power fantasy that completely hooked me. What’s a game you judged way too fast? #indiegames #gaming
January 2, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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I’ve played an unhealthy amount of survivors-likes, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel hooked me fast. Diablo-style pacing, nonstop hordes, and a full-on power fantasy that just feels good to play.

Full thoughts 📺 youtu.be/JknkyRjt46I
🎮 #indiegames #gaming
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: A Survivors-like Indie Game (Diablo Meets Vampire Survivors)
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January 2, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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Just one more run... Anyone actually clear the harder difficulty modes?
January 1, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Happy 2026 to everyone! May your gaming backlog multiply tenfold 😆
January 1, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Whenever I think arcade shooters have hit their ceiling, something proves me wrong. That game is Sektori. Frenetic twin-stick chaos, flashy visuals, pulse-pounding sound, and that “just one more run” loop. 🤯 More thoughts in this video.

🎮 #indiegames #gaming @gimblll.com
Sektori: A Roguelike Shmup Game (The Lovechild of Geometry Wars and Gradius)
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January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM