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In Blue Shutter, light itself becomes a weapon in a world on the brink of shadow. This 2.5D pixel art adventure brings players into the mysterious town of Wadsroad, now cloaked in unnatural darkness. Developed by a trio of siblings, twin sisters and their brother, …

Starship Simulator is a space exploration sandbox, where you serve as a crew member aboard mankind’s first experimental deep space exploration vessel. Your ship is tasked with the mission of exploring the galaxy beyond Sol to seek out habitable worlds, with standing orders to conduct science and make successful first contact with any alien species you encounter on your journey. You will soon discover however that the galaxy is a vast and mysterious place, with unexpected dangers lurking in the dark.

City Defense Z, developed by Good Mood Games, drops the player into the role of an unseen strategist, charged with guiding the last traces of civilisation through an unforgiving roguelite gauntlet. It is a game of balance and nerve where the bright hours of the …

Prepare for an interstellar defence challenge in Astronaut Assault, an exhilarating third-person Sci-Fi tower defence game from DalyForge Games. Step into the boots of a lone astronaut, tasked with protecting your base against unyielding waves of enemies across a variety of stunning arena settings. In …

Formed by a close and collaborative team of independent game developers from across the globe, Castle of Blackwater is the debut release from the Castle of Blackwater studio. The game has been carefully shaped over more than three years of development, from initial concept through …

Behind the furious pace and fire-streaked chaos of Anarchy Road stands Bunker Brothers Studio, a small, fiercely driven indie team made up of Gavin Vaden, Bryan Thomas, and Peter Delgado. This trio of developers brings a bold creative vision to life with their debut title, …

Showcases

Bitter Silver is a space western visual novel where your choices shape every moment. Developed by Lookout Drive Games, it throws you into the galaxy as Lucia Lopez, a queer Afro-Latina bounty hunter, navigating a life filled with danger, mystery, and complex relationships. Step into …

In Takoyaki Surprise, the Octopus Princess has been kidnapped by the infamous celebrity chef Shefu, who has a twisted plan to cook her live on national TV. The stage is set for a culinary catastrophe, and it’s up to Tako, a brave samurai octopus, to …

If you love air hockey, then you’re in for a treat. Rebound Rivals takes the classic game and amplifies it with turbo-charged vehicles, unpredictable bounces, and an explosive range of power-ups. This isn’t just air hockey, it’s a high-octane battle where speed, skill, and chaos …

In the late 90s, William Corrin III, like many kids of his generation, relished the opportunity to play video games on his dad’s Nintendo 64. However, unlike most of his peers, this marked the initial stride on his journey towards a lifelong dream career.

Crystal Comet, the ultimate chaotic twin-stick space shooter by RewdanSprites! Prepare to dive into an interstellar adventure unlike any other. In this old-school shoot ’em up, you’re not the lone hero – you’re part of a dynamic squad fighting against the forces of chaos. Inspired …

Luke, from Newgrounds to Midnight Forge, crafts Nordic mythology-inspired horror in Nowhere.Luke’s venture into game development began with crafting stick fighting games on Newgrounds. Balancing university studies with part-time projects, including valuable QA roles at Codemasters and Ndreams, he honed his skills as a passionate …

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News & Crowdfunding

JaB Arcade has officially released its long-awaited survival horror title, The Dark Delivers, on Steam. The launch marks a major milestone for …

The goblin chaos has begun! Fat Goblins, the 16v16 team-based castle-siege game from indie developer Koda Games, now has a free demo …

Fangs & Forges Kickstarter Enters Final Stretch, Halloween Special Announced! With less than nine days left in its Kickstarter campaign, Fangs & …

Alpenwolf Studio has officially launched the Kickstarter campaign for Fangs & Forges, a tactical, turn-based RPG set in the richly imagined world …

What’s Coming in City Defense Z Since its release, City Defense Z has set up a deep strategic foundation: managing day/night cycles, …

Alpenwolf Studio is gearing up to launch the Fangs & Forges Kickstarter this September, a tactical, turn-based RPG where you command a …

Developer Interviews

We’ve been sitting on this interview for a while, as our new website isn’t quite ready yet. Rather than hold it back any longer, we’ve decided to release our interview with ADHOC Studio now. It makes a great read, enjoy!

IGD sat down with the team at JaB Arcade for a quick interview about their upcoming survival horror title, The Dark Delivers. We chatted about their origins as a studio, the inspirations behind their new game, the challenges they faced along the way, and what …

We sat down with Alex “Alpenwolf”, the solo developer behind Fangs & Forges, for an in-depth conversation about the project’s origins, design choices and release plans, plus a technical overview.  From Lyboria’s deep lore to brisk hex-grid skirmishes and a no-microtransactions business model, here’s how …

Articles

Love games and want to make them for a living? At the National Film and Television School (NFTS), students learn how to …

PoolKit is an advanced Unity toolkit tailored for professional object pooling, designed to enhance game performance by reducing memory allocation and eliminating …

Becoming part of a game development or gaming community offers significant advantages, particularly if you aim to attract attention from publishers, media …

IGD Toolkit

We’ve launched a FREE QR Code Generator to help you with the marketing of your game (Digital or High-Resolution Print).

All Things IGD Related

We are excited to share that the IGD Awards will be launching after our new website has launched later this Summer.  Keep …

IGDs Team manages and maintains several communities on multiple platforms, two of them have been around for over 14 years – We …

We’re working on our first BIG BOOK of INDIE GAMES with our publishing company that will turn into a initial collectable volume …

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