Games – Indie Apps & Games News https://indieappsgames.com The latest news about applications and games from independent developers Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:55:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.22 https://indieappsgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-icon-32x32.png Games – Indie Apps & Games News https://indieappsgames.com 32 32 Take a look at our 5 Accessibility ideas. https://indieappsgames.com/games/take-a-look-at-our-5-accessibility-ideas/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:49:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/take-a-look-at-our-5-accessibility-ideas/ Take a look at our 5 Accessibility ideas.
In this post, you will read about our accessibility ideas and who we were thinking about when we made them.

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]]> Swarm Me Major Update Adds 4th Mode and Expands Into Four Playstyles https://indieappsgames.com/games/swarm-me-major-update-adds-4th-mode-and-expands-into-four-playstyles/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:31:09 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/swarm-me-major-update-adds-4th-mode-and-expands-into-four-playstyles/ Continue Reading →]]> Swarm Me Major Update Adds 4th Mode and Expands Into Four Playstyles
Swarm Me receives its biggest update yet, expanding into four distinct survival playstyles with the new Classic Weapons Mode featuring enemy ammo drops. Players can now switch between combat-driven survival, health-as-ammo, no-weapons trap survival and hardcore mode. The update also adds improved effects, new visuals, shop upgrades and gameplay polish. A major evolution for the minimalist horde survival experience, with the Steam demo available now.

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]]> Swarm Me Major Update Adds 4th Mode and Expands Into Four Playstyles https://indieappsgames.com/games/swarm-me-major-update-adds-4th-mode-and-expands-into-four-playstyles-2/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:31:09 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/swarm-me-major-update-adds-4th-mode-and-expands-into-four-playstyles-2/ Continue Reading →]]> Swarm Me Major Update Adds 4th Mode and Expands Into Four Playstyles
Swarm Me receives its biggest update yet, expanding into four distinct survival playstyles with the new Classic Weapons Mode featuring enemy ammo drops. Players can now switch between combat-driven survival, health-as-ammo, no-weapons trap survival and hardcore mode. The update also adds improved effects, new visuals, shop upgrades and gameplay polish. A major evolution for the minimalist horde survival experience, with the Steam demo available now.

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]]> Swarm Me Major Update Adds 4th Mode and Expands Into Four Playstyles https://indieappsgames.com/games/swarm-me-major-update-adds-4th-mode-and-expands-into-four-playstyles-3/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:31:09 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/swarm-me-major-update-adds-4th-mode-and-expands-into-four-playstyles-3/ Continue Reading →]]> Swarm Me Major Update Adds 4th Mode and Expands Into Four Playstyles
Swarm Me receives its biggest update yet, expanding into four distinct survival playstyles with the new Classic Weapons Mode featuring enemy ammo drops. Players can now switch between combat-driven survival, health-as-ammo, no-weapons trap survival and hardcore mode. The update also adds improved effects, new visuals, shop upgrades and gameplay polish. A major evolution for the minimalist horde survival experience, with the Steam demo available now.

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]]> The Gladio Mori Demo is back! https://indieappsgames.com/games/the-gladio-mori-demo-is-back/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:04:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/the-gladio-mori-demo-is-back/ The Gladio Mori Demo is back!
The Gladio Mori demo returns to both Steam and consoles with crossplay, a new map and Character Materials!

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]]> From Billboard to Certified Game Development https://indieappsgames.com/games/from-billboard-to-certified-game-development/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:37:42 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/from-billboard-to-certified-game-development/ Continue Reading →]]> From Billboard to Certified Game Development
SG³ Games & Reviews (E-zine)

The SG³ Sovereign Ledger | Volume 2, Issue 5

The Triple Threat: Star-Studded OSTs, The Nocturnal Vigil, and the Prohibition Pipeline Launch
By: Randy Haltiwanger (SG³ Devs / ImDjPTrill)

The Launch: Mobb City: Prohibition Pipeline
AVAILABLE TODAY. The "Mobb City" universe expands today with the official release of Prohibition Pipeline. Utilizing our proprietary SUHFPA 2.0 art standard, this title takes players into the strategic grit of the 1930s underground.

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]]> RaTrac Engine v0.0.2 https://indieappsgames.com/games/ratrac-engine-v0-0-2/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:44:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/ratrac-engine-v0-0-2/ RaTrac Engine v0.0.2
RaTrac v0.0.2 is available to download. Here is resume of what's new in this version.

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]]> Devlog#5 – Arena blockout https://indieappsgames.com/games/devlog5-arena-blockout/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/devlog5-arena-blockout/ Devlog#5 - Arena blockout
This week we focused on improving the combat arena to create a more interesting environment for the player.

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]]> Prometheus Wept: Version 0.66 out now! Adds player drone & exploitable enemy weaknesses! https://indieappsgames.com/games/prometheus-wept-version-0-66-out-now-adds-player-drone-exploitable-enemy-weaknesses/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:45:02 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/prometheus-wept-version-0-66-out-now-adds-player-drone-exploitable-enemy-weaknesses/ Continue Reading →]]> Prometheus Wept: Version 0.66 out now! Adds player drone & exploitable enemy weaknesses!
Turn Based RPG, Prometheus Wept, version 0.660 is available! New player drone, exploitable enemy weaknesses and update on the Valley Of Wrath.

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]]> Prometheus Wept: Version 0.66 out now! Adds player drone & exploitable enemy weaknesses! https://indieappsgames.com/games/prometheus-wept-version-0-66-out-now-adds-player-drone-exploitable-enemy-weaknesses-2/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:45:02 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/prometheus-wept-version-0-66-out-now-adds-player-drone-exploitable-enemy-weaknesses-2/ Continue Reading →]]> Prometheus Wept: Version 0.66 out now! Adds player drone & exploitable enemy weaknesses!
Turn Based RPG, Prometheus Wept, version 0.660 is available! New player drone, exploitable enemy weaknesses and update on the Valley Of Wrath.

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]]> Devlog #1 — Farmastrophy With Friends https://indieappsgames.com/games/devlog-1-farmastrophy-with-friends/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:47:01 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/devlog-1-farmastrophy-with-friends/ Devlog #1 — Farmastrophy With Friends
🌾 Devlog #1 — It Begins

Hey! I'm Phil.overflow — a solo indie dev — and this is the very first devlog for
Farmastrophy With Friends.

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]]> Devblog #2 – How Eslabong Works https://indieappsgames.com/games/devblog-2-how-eslabong-works/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/devblog-2-how-eslabong-works/ Devblog #2 – How Eslabong Works
Some players have asked:
What exactly do you do in Eslabong?
So today I wanted to explain the core gameplay loop and the systems.

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]]> New Gameplay Trailer Revealed! https://indieappsgames.com/games/new-gameplay-trailer-revealed/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:41:24 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/new-gameplay-trailer-revealed/ New Gameplay Trailer Revealed!
Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel Featured at The Wishlisted Showcase!
New Gameplay Trailer Revealed!

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]]> Gaming in the wild! https://indieappsgames.com/games/gaming-in-the-wild/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:10:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/gaming-in-the-wild/ Gaming in the wild!
What a month! We’ve got 4 things to share with you – two achievements and two announcements. Let’s jump right into it!

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]]> How I Optimized My Survival Game for CPU Efficiency https://indieappsgames.com/games/how-i-optimized-my-survival-game-for-cpu-efficiency/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/how-i-optimized-my-survival-game-for-cpu-efficiency/ Continue Reading →]]> How I Optimized My Survival Game for CPU Efficiency
As my project grows, I’ve hit a wall that every indie dev eventually faces: CPU bottlenecks. When you have 50+ scripts running, multiple AI entities (wolves and deer), and a complex container system, the frame time starts to crawl.

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]]> Unbelievable: Community "Hacking" and the First FreeCam Mod! https://indieappsgames.com/games/unbelievable-community-hacking-and-the-first-freecam-mod/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:29:43 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/unbelievable-community-hacking-and-the-first-freecam-mod/ Continue Reading →]]> Unbelievable: Community "Hacking" and the First FreeCam Mod!
Hey everyone!

I’m still reeling from the massive spike in traffic here on IndieDB, but today I have something truly special to share. While I’ve been busy under the hood of Forgotten Trails, something unexpected happened: the community has already started "modding" the game!

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]]> Timberborn Mod Comp & Version 1.0 https://indieappsgames.com/games/timberborn-mod-comp-version-1-0/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:37:27 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/timberborn-mod-comp-version-1-0/ Timberborn Mod Comp & Version 1.0
It is time for devs' first-ever contest for mod creators. Prize money and unique swag await.

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]]> Dev Log 2 – First Testing Round Open! https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open-2/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open-2/ Dev Log 2 - First Testing Round Open!
Dev Log 2 - Announcing the opening of our build's first testing round and explaining one of our most important mechanics, along with our enemies' behaviour!

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]]> Dev Log 2 – First Testing Round Open! https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open-3/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open-3/ Dev Log 2 - First Testing Round Open!
Dev Log 2 - Announcing the opening of our build's first testing round and explaining one of our most important mechanics, along with our enemies' behaviour!

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]]> Dev Log 2 – First Testing Round Open! https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open-4/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open-4/ Dev Log 2 - First Testing Round Open!
Dev Log 2 - Announcing the opening of our build's first testing round and explaining one of our most important mechanics, along with our enemies' behaviour!

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]]> Dev Log 2 – First Testing Round Open! https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/dev-log-2-first-testing-round-open/ Dev Log 2 - First Testing Round Open!
Dev Log 2 - Announcing the opening of our build's first testing round and explaining one of our most important mechanics, along with our enemies' behaviour!

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]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live/ Continue Reading →]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live
Devil of the Plague is launching into Early Access on May 1st. Our official IGN Launch Trailer is now live as we enter launch week. Experience a ritual driven co-op horror set in a dark medieval plague world.

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]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live-2/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live-2/ Continue Reading →]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live
Devil of the Plague is launching into Early Access on May 1st. Our official IGN Launch Trailer is now live as we enter launch week. Experience a ritual driven co-op horror set in a dark medieval plague world.

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]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live-2/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live-2/ Continue Reading →]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live
Devil of the Plague is launching into Early Access on May 1st. Our official IGN Launch Trailer is now live as we enter launch week. Experience a ritual driven co-op horror set in a dark medieval plague world.

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]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live-3/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/devil-of-the-plague-launch-ign-launch-trailer-live-3/ Continue Reading →]]> Devil of the Plague Launch – IGN Launch Trailer Live
Devil of the Plague is launching into Early Access on May 1st. Our official IGN Launch Trailer is now live as we enter launch week. Experience a ritual driven co-op horror set in a dark medieval plague world.

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]]> ‘Tailor’s Chest’ mini DLC and Patch 2.99 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:33:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99/ Continue Reading →]]> 'Tailor's Chest' mini DLC and Patch 2.99
It's Nikita from 1917 Studios and I'm very happy to inform you that 'Tailor's Chest' mini-DLC and new update are now available. It introduces 22 new base clothing items which allows for an unprecidented level of character customization.

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]]> ‘Tailor’s Chest’ mini DLC and Patch 2.99 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99-2/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:33:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99-2/ Continue Reading →]]> 'Tailor's Chest' mini DLC and Patch 2.99
It's Nikita from 1917 Studios and I'm very happy to inform you that 'Tailor's Chest' mini-DLC and new update are now available. It introduces 22 new base clothing items which allows for an unprecidented level of character customization.

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]]> ‘Tailor’s Chest’ mini DLC and Patch 2.99 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99-2/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:33:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99-2/ Continue Reading →]]> 'Tailor's Chest' mini DLC and Patch 2.99
It's Nikita from 1917 Studios and I'm very happy to inform you that 'Tailor's Chest' mini-DLC and new update are now available. It introduces 22 new base clothing items which allows for an unprecidented level of character customization.

Source and More information: ‘Tailor’s Chest’ mini DLC and Patch 2.99

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]]> ‘Tailor’s Chest’ mini DLC and Patch 2.99 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99-3/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:33:59 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/tailors-chest-mini-dlc-and-patch-2-99-3/ Continue Reading →]]> 'Tailor's Chest' mini DLC and Patch 2.99
It's Nikita from 1917 Studios and I'm very happy to inform you that 'Tailor's Chest' mini-DLC and new update are now available. It introduces 22 new base clothing items which allows for an unprecidented level of character customization.

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]]> New features: power-ups (fireballs) and swipe-screen controls https://indieappsgames.com/games/new-features-power-ups-fireballs-and-swipe-screen-controls/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:32:22 +0000 https://indieappsgames.com/games/new-features-power-ups-fireballs-and-swipe-screen-controls/ Continue Reading →]]> New features: power-ups (fireballs) and swipe-screen controls
🐍 Mad Snake now has fireball power-ups! 🔥

Collect and use fireballs to shoot enemy snakes and destroy obstacles.

Bonus: we've also introduced swipe-screen controls for a better user experience! ✨

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