Dear, IndieGames
@dearindiegames.bsky.social
Editor/Writer of THE DIG and Creator of the Dear IndieGames Calendar.
🎮 All content enquiries can be sent to the below email
📧 main@dearindiegames
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🎮 The IndieGame Release Date Calendar is live!
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Good Moaning. The Resist-once Have Accqo-aired A Taser
A wildly unfaithful take on Les Misérables, packed with British humour and point-and-click chaos. Less Miserables gets a demo at Steam Next Fest, with a Kickstarter coming soon.
dearindiegames.com/good-moaning...
A wildly unfaithful take on Les Misérables, packed with British humour and point-and-click chaos. Less Miserables gets a demo at Steam Next Fest, with a Kickstarter coming soon.
dearindiegames.com/good-moaning...
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Good Moaning. The Resist-once Have Accqo-aired A Taser
A wildly unfaithful take on Les Misérables, packed with British humour and point-and-click chaos. Less Miserables gets a demo at Steam Next Fest, with a Kickstarter coming soon.
dearindiegames.com/good-moaning...
A wildly unfaithful take on Les Misérables, packed with British humour and point-and-click chaos. Less Miserables gets a demo at Steam Next Fest, with a Kickstarter coming soon.
dearindiegames.com/good-moaning...
Ii need this trend to keep going so I can find more handcrafted indiegames to wishlist 👀
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Ii need this trend to keep going so I can find more handcrafted indiegames to wishlist 👀
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January 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Don't Believe The Lies - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Fight corporate takeover in fairy tales, twisted Minesweeper secrets, and strategise to escape a cursed boardgame.
📖 Escape From Ever After | Sleepy Castle Studio
🧹 Broomsweeper | @bandswithlegends.bsky.social
🀄 Turnbound | @1tkgames.bsky.social
Fight corporate takeover in fairy tales, twisted Minesweeper secrets, and strategise to escape a cursed boardgame.
📖 Escape From Ever After | Sleepy Castle Studio
🧹 Broomsweeper | @bandswithlegends.bsky.social
🀄 Turnbound | @1tkgames.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Don't Believe The Lies - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Fight corporate takeover in fairy tales, twisted Minesweeper secrets, and strategise to escape a cursed boardgame.
📖 Escape From Ever After | Sleepy Castle Studio
🧹 Broomsweeper | @bandswithlegends.bsky.social
🀄 Turnbound | @1tkgames.bsky.social
Fight corporate takeover in fairy tales, twisted Minesweeper secrets, and strategise to escape a cursed boardgame.
📖 Escape From Ever After | Sleepy Castle Studio
🧹 Broomsweeper | @bandswithlegends.bsky.social
🀄 Turnbound | @1tkgames.bsky.social
Egos clash at the round table, and a demon waits below to rewrite your failures. Sovereign Towers is a fantasy strategy indiegame worth watching.
"... my glorious knights. They come in all colours, eccentricities, sizes, and egos. My favourite is Gideon..."
dearindiegames.com/the-round-ta...
"... my glorious knights. They come in all colours, eccentricities, sizes, and egos. My favourite is Gideon..."
dearindiegames.com/the-round-ta...
January 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Egos clash at the round table, and a demon waits below to rewrite your failures. Sovereign Towers is a fantasy strategy indiegame worth watching.
"... my glorious knights. They come in all colours, eccentricities, sizes, and egos. My favourite is Gideon..."
dearindiegames.com/the-round-ta...
"... my glorious knights. They come in all colours, eccentricities, sizes, and egos. My favourite is Gideon..."
dearindiegames.com/the-round-ta...
Sharpen Your Blade - #IndieGames Out This Week!
In one world, the blade is crafted — shaped, tempered, and perfected at the forge. In another, it’s tested in a corrupted land through relentless runs.
⚔️ @bladesonggame.bsky.social | Sun and Serpent
💎 Blightsone | @unfinishedpixel.bsky.social
In one world, the blade is crafted — shaped, tempered, and perfected at the forge. In another, it’s tested in a corrupted land through relentless runs.
⚔️ @bladesonggame.bsky.social | Sun and Serpent
💎 Blightsone | @unfinishedpixel.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Sharpen Your Blade - #IndieGames Out This Week!
In one world, the blade is crafted — shaped, tempered, and perfected at the forge. In another, it’s tested in a corrupted land through relentless runs.
⚔️ @bladesonggame.bsky.social | Sun and Serpent
💎 Blightsone | @unfinishedpixel.bsky.social
In one world, the blade is crafted — shaped, tempered, and perfected at the forge. In another, it’s tested in a corrupted land through relentless runs.
⚔️ @bladesonggame.bsky.social | Sun and Serpent
💎 Blightsone | @unfinishedpixel.bsky.social
Secrets In The Code - #IndieGames Out This Week!
A mesmerising, intertwined, decaying world. A WWII-era machine, long hidden in a church basement. Both harbour hidden secrets, memories from the past, and looming danger.
🚀 MIO: Memories In Orbit | Douze Dixièmes
📻 TR-49 | @Inkle.co
A mesmerising, intertwined, decaying world. A WWII-era machine, long hidden in a church basement. Both harbour hidden secrets, memories from the past, and looming danger.
🚀 MIO: Memories In Orbit | Douze Dixièmes
📻 TR-49 | @Inkle.co
January 20, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Secrets In The Code - #IndieGames Out This Week!
A mesmerising, intertwined, decaying world. A WWII-era machine, long hidden in a church basement. Both harbour hidden secrets, memories from the past, and looming danger.
🚀 MIO: Memories In Orbit | Douze Dixièmes
📻 TR-49 | @Inkle.co
A mesmerising, intertwined, decaying world. A WWII-era machine, long hidden in a church basement. Both harbour hidden secrets, memories from the past, and looming danger.
🚀 MIO: Memories In Orbit | Douze Dixièmes
📻 TR-49 | @Inkle.co
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Dear robots and writers #IndieDev #GameDev
Don't forget that you only have 1 day ('till 20th) to submit your #IndieGame to these #Steam festivals!!!
#Storyteller festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#Robots festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Don't miss the chance!
Don't forget that you only have 1 day ('till 20th) to submit your #IndieGame to these #Steam festivals!!!
#Storyteller festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#Robots festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Don't miss the chance!
The Storyteller's Festival 2026
The Storyteller's Festival is a celebration of narrative-first, choice-driven games, featuring visual novels and story-rich experiences where player decisions and character development are central to ...
docs.google.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Dear robots and writers #IndieDev #GameDev
Don't forget that you only have 1 day ('till 20th) to submit your #IndieGame to these #Steam festivals!!!
#Storyteller festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#Robots festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Don't miss the chance!
Don't forget that you only have 1 day ('till 20th) to submit your #IndieGame to these #Steam festivals!!!
#Storyteller festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#Robots festival:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Don't miss the chance!
Speedy Synonyms For Literary Logophiles
A typing roguelike where power lives in the letters. Tomb of the Bloodletter launches February 5, turning words into weapons.
dearindiegames.com/speedy-synon...
A typing roguelike where power lives in the letters. Tomb of the Bloodletter launches February 5, turning words into weapons.
dearindiegames.com/speedy-synon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Speedy Synonyms For Literary Logophiles
A typing roguelike where power lives in the letters. Tomb of the Bloodletter launches February 5, turning words into weapons.
dearindiegames.com/speedy-synon...
A typing roguelike where power lives in the letters. Tomb of the Bloodletter launches February 5, turning words into weapons.
dearindiegames.com/speedy-synon...
Good Coffee Comes With Patience
Coffee Talk Tokyo moves its release to May, choosing comfort and polish over rushing the brew.
dearindiegames.com/good-coffee-...
Coffee Talk Tokyo moves its release to May, choosing comfort and polish over rushing the brew.
dearindiegames.com/good-coffee-...
January 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Good Coffee Comes With Patience
Coffee Talk Tokyo moves its release to May, choosing comfort and polish over rushing the brew.
dearindiegames.com/good-coffee-...
Coffee Talk Tokyo moves its release to May, choosing comfort and polish over rushing the brew.
dearindiegames.com/good-coffee-...
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Some light Saturday morning reading all about some of the upcoming cosy life simulation games launching this year ✨
#cosygames #lifesimulation
#cosygames #lifesimulation
Discover the Best Upcoming Life Simulation Titles for 2026
Happy New Year! So many exciting life simulation games are set to launch in 2026, promising a vibrant year for fans. From Heartopia’s peaceful island adventures to the magic of Witchbrook, ea…
leekscosycorner.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Some light Saturday morning reading all about some of the upcoming cosy life simulation games launching this year ✨
#cosygames #lifesimulation
#cosygames #lifesimulation
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Earth Must Die🌍💀launches January 27 on Steam!
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Earth Must Die🌍💀launches January 27 on Steam!
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
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🎸 Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim is releasing February 6th! 🎸
Dead Pets will FINALLY be on top of the world! 🤘
Well, after we make a bit of money first... and I get Vel, Jay, and Brian to ACTUALLY show up for practice… 😅
Wanna help?
Dead Pets will FINALLY be on top of the world! 🤘
Well, after we make a bit of money first... and I get Vel, Jay, and Brian to ACTUALLY show up for practice… 😅
Wanna help?
January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
🎸 Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim is releasing February 6th! 🎸
Dead Pets will FINALLY be on top of the world! 🤘
Well, after we make a bit of money first... and I get Vel, Jay, and Brian to ACTUALLY show up for practice… 😅
Wanna help?
Dead Pets will FINALLY be on top of the world! 🤘
Well, after we make a bit of money first... and I get Vel, Jay, and Brian to ACTUALLY show up for practice… 😅
Wanna help?
I’ve added a new section to the Dear, IndieGames homepage showcasing the latest indie trailers, teasers, and game reveals — updated weekly and kept intentionally fresh. No digging through old uploads, just what dropped this week.
Take a peek and don't miss out: dearindiegames.com
Take a peek and don't miss out: dearindiegames.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I’ve added a new section to the Dear, IndieGames homepage showcasing the latest indie trailers, teasers, and game reveals — updated weekly and kept intentionally fresh. No digging through old uploads, just what dropped this week.
Take a peek and don't miss out: dearindiegames.com
Take a peek and don't miss out: dearindiegames.com
Notepad open. Coffee ready.
Who’s taking part in this week’s Steam Detective Festival?
I’m diving in to solve as many cases as I can — demos especially, but I’m happy to DIG into released or upcoming indies too. Share what you’re working on.
Who’s taking part in this week’s Steam Detective Festival?
I’m diving in to solve as many cases as I can — demos especially, but I’m happy to DIG into released or upcoming indies too. Share what you’re working on.
January 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Notepad open. Coffee ready.
Who’s taking part in this week’s Steam Detective Festival?
I’m diving in to solve as many cases as I can — demos especially, but I’m happy to DIG into released or upcoming indies too. Share what you’re working on.
Who’s taking part in this week’s Steam Detective Festival?
I’m diving in to solve as many cases as I can — demos especially, but I’m happy to DIG into released or upcoming indies too. Share what you’re working on.
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From metroidvanias to cozy life sims to survival horror, 2026 is going to be a huge year for indie games of all genres!
Here are 30 of our most anticipated titles coming out this year 👀
nosmallgames.com/2026/01/30-m...
Here are 30 of our most anticipated titles coming out this year 👀
nosmallgames.com/2026/01/30-m...
30 Most Anticipated Indie Games of 2026
2025 was an incredible year for indie games, and this next one could be even bigger. Here's our list of most anticipated indie games of 2026.
nosmallgames.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM
From metroidvanias to cozy life sims to survival horror, 2026 is going to be a huge year for indie games of all genres!
Here are 30 of our most anticipated titles coming out this year 👀
nosmallgames.com/2026/01/30-m...
Here are 30 of our most anticipated titles coming out this year 👀
nosmallgames.com/2026/01/30-m...
Four Shades of Fun - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Swinging frogs, heroes with hangovers, a hand-drawn mystery, and tiny creatures causing trouble.
🐸 Big Hops | @luckshotgames.com
‼️ Hank: Drowning On Dry Land | @mynextgames.com
😱 Kejora | Berangin Creative
🔨 @craftlingsgame.bsky.social| ARIANO Games
Swinging frogs, heroes with hangovers, a hand-drawn mystery, and tiny creatures causing trouble.
🐸 Big Hops | @luckshotgames.com
‼️ Hank: Drowning On Dry Land | @mynextgames.com
😱 Kejora | Berangin Creative
🔨 @craftlingsgame.bsky.social| ARIANO Games
January 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Four Shades of Fun - #IndieGames Out This Week!
Swinging frogs, heroes with hangovers, a hand-drawn mystery, and tiny creatures causing trouble.
🐸 Big Hops | @luckshotgames.com
‼️ Hank: Drowning On Dry Land | @mynextgames.com
😱 Kejora | Berangin Creative
🔨 @craftlingsgame.bsky.social| ARIANO Games
Swinging frogs, heroes with hangovers, a hand-drawn mystery, and tiny creatures causing trouble.
🐸 Big Hops | @luckshotgames.com
‼️ Hank: Drowning On Dry Land | @mynextgames.com
😱 Kejora | Berangin Creative
🔨 @craftlingsgame.bsky.social| ARIANO Games
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Kinetic Games, the developer behind Phasmophobia, has announced the launch of Kinetic Publishing to "support and champion creativity within the indie space". The publisher will fund two to three indie projects a year up to budgets of £1 million.
www.gamesindustry.biz/phasmophobia...
www.gamesindustry.biz/phasmophobia...
Phasmophobia developer launches Kinetic Publishing to "support and champion creativity within the indie space"
Daniel Knight and Asim Tanvir explain their plan to fund two to three indie projects a year up to budgets of £1 million
www.gamesindustry.biz
January 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Kinetic Games, the developer behind Phasmophobia, has announced the launch of Kinetic Publishing to "support and champion creativity within the indie space". The publisher will fund two to three indie projects a year up to budgets of £1 million.
www.gamesindustry.biz/phasmophobia...
www.gamesindustry.biz/phasmophobia...
🎮 The IndieGame Release Date Calendar is live!
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
January 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
🎮 The IndieGame Release Date Calendar is live!
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
After a week of design, testing, and feedback, I’ve built a calendar of upcoming indie games — curated by me and powered by a backend database synced with the Steam API.
Love indie games? This is your new bookmark.
👉 dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Oof, trying to get a website to work on desktop AND mobile is a headache. I ended up adding in the code something along the lines of "smaller than 600px width? Do this instead"
The IndieGame Calendar is more or less complete! Just a quick look over once more before sharing with the world tomorrow.
The IndieGame Calendar is more or less complete! Just a quick look over once more before sharing with the world tomorrow.
January 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Oof, trying to get a website to work on desktop AND mobile is a headache. I ended up adding in the code something along the lines of "smaller than 600px width? Do this instead"
The IndieGame Calendar is more or less complete! Just a quick look over once more before sharing with the world tomorrow.
The IndieGame Calendar is more or less complete! Just a quick look over once more before sharing with the world tomorrow.
Im trying something out, a new cleaner calendar of IndieGame releases with links to Steam, expandable screenshots, and even the trailer.
Can anybody test it on their phone and let me know if there are any issues?
If I get this right, its going to be awesome!
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Can anybody test it on their phone and let me know if there are any issues?
If I get this right, its going to be awesome!
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
IndieGame Release Date Calendar
🎮 January 2026 Game Releases
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dearindiegames.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Im trying something out, a new cleaner calendar of IndieGame releases with links to Steam, expandable screenshots, and even the trailer.
Can anybody test it on their phone and let me know if there are any issues?
If I get this right, its going to be awesome!
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
Can anybody test it on their phone and let me know if there are any issues?
If I get this right, its going to be awesome!
dearindiegames.com/indiegame-re...
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🏔️ FEBRUARY COVER REVEAL! 🏔️
New year, new adventures! Climb, roll, and fly your way through February with this edition’s line-up…
Available to pre-order NOW - 🔗 in bio!
#patchmagazine #covereveal #indiegames #cozygaming #cairn
New year, new adventures! Climb, roll, and fly your way through February with this edition’s line-up…
Available to pre-order NOW - 🔗 in bio!
#patchmagazine #covereveal #indiegames #cozygaming #cairn
January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
🏔️ FEBRUARY COVER REVEAL! 🏔️
New year, new adventures! Climb, roll, and fly your way through February with this edition’s line-up…
Available to pre-order NOW - 🔗 in bio!
#patchmagazine #covereveal #indiegames #cozygaming #cairn
New year, new adventures! Climb, roll, and fly your way through February with this edition’s line-up…
Available to pre-order NOW - 🔗 in bio!
#patchmagazine #covereveal #indiegames #cozygaming #cairn
Keeping an eye out for IndieGame release dates over the next three months.
Confirmed IndieGames so far:
⭐ 31 for January
⭐ 18 for February
⭐ 14 for March
aaaaaaand 80 for Q1
🗓️ Check out my calendar here
bit.ly/ReleaseDates...
Confirmed IndieGames so far:
⭐ 31 for January
⭐ 18 for February
⭐ 14 for March
aaaaaaand 80 for Q1
🗓️ Check out my calendar here
bit.ly/ReleaseDates...
Steam Games 2026 Release Dates
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Keeping an eye out for IndieGame release dates over the next three months.
Confirmed IndieGames so far:
⭐ 31 for January
⭐ 18 for February
⭐ 14 for March
aaaaaaand 80 for Q1
🗓️ Check out my calendar here
bit.ly/ReleaseDates...
Confirmed IndieGames so far:
⭐ 31 for January
⭐ 18 for February
⭐ 14 for March
aaaaaaand 80 for Q1
🗓️ Check out my calendar here
bit.ly/ReleaseDates...
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I'm working on a curated list with upcoming #indiegames in 2026
Upcoming games in 2026, Steam Next Fest announcements, early access and full release upcoming launches. only.
Till 22nd this month.
Form for submission:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#gamedevs
Upcoming games in 2026, Steam Next Fest announcements, early access and full release upcoming launches. only.
Till 22nd this month.
Form for submission:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#gamedevs
Indie Games coming in 2026
This is just for upcoming games, announcements for Steam Next Fest demo's, new trailers, early access launching or full release in 2026
please submit your press kit link as a google drive with press ...
docs.google.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:25 AM
I'm working on a curated list with upcoming #indiegames in 2026
Upcoming games in 2026, Steam Next Fest announcements, early access and full release upcoming launches. only.
Till 22nd this month.
Form for submission:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#gamedevs
Upcoming games in 2026, Steam Next Fest announcements, early access and full release upcoming launches. only.
Till 22nd this month.
Form for submission:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#gamedevs