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itch.io Recommends: a demo and a game we can’t talk about

This week’s recommendations are going to be a bit different than usual. We’re recommending less games for one, and the second game I can’t really talk about without ruining it for another. Also the first game is a demo? Weird,… Continue Reading →

Faux-retro games are hot right now, here’s how to get started on one

In this weeks’ itch.io Recommends we talked about some new games that felt old. We’ve been seeing a lot of that lately so it’s high time we helped folks get into the aesthetic if they’re interested. There are a lot… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: Old-but-new

There’s a theme to our recommendations this week: Games that feel old but are new (and a bonus older game that’s new to us). Take a trip down memory lane, or figure out what all the buzz is about with… Continue Reading →

Ludum Dare 44 wrapped, and we have tons of new games

Gather around everyone, Ludum Dare 44 just wrapped up which means we have thoughts! The crew here have been busy checking the submissions for gems and we’ve been working on a collection that features some of our favorites . I… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: roguelikes, puzzles, and exploration!

Is it just me or are there more and more early access games coming out these days? It feels like every week I’m recommending games that haven’t hit 1.0 and this week is no different. This time there’s an open… Continue Reading →

Celebrate spring with a trio of game jams

Spring has sprung, so let’s do one of our semi-frequent jam roundups! This time we’re ready to fill your next month to the brim with a trio of weird and wonderful jams that offer everything from fame and prizes to… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: fresh releases, hidden gems, and an upcoming hit

It’s feeling like spring over here, and new games are popping up like flowers from the earth. So come, let us watch games grow and enjoy them. This week’s recommendations have a demo for an upcoming game, the final release… Continue Reading →

A fresh batch of non-gaming content on itch.io

It’s been a while since we last covered non-gaming content on itch.io, so let’s do it again! If you’re new to this kind of thing… welcome! We may be mostly known for gaming at itch.io, but that doesn’t mean it’s… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: a game we missed, and games we’re watching

Have you ever been late to the party on a game? What about early? This week you can be both! I didn’t give our first recommendation enough love when it came out, and the others are both currently in development…. Continue Reading →

Learn more about your favorite games with devlogs

Want to live on the cutting edge of gaming? Need to keep up to date on the development of your favorite games? You should check out the devlogs section of the site! For developers, devlogs are the best way to… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: Relaxation, horror, and visual novels

This week we’re trying something a bit new on the ol’ itch.io Recommends post, as we’re featuring not one, not two, but 92 different games. Wait, please don’t run away I promise this post is the usual length. To start… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: A week packed full of surprises!

This week is one of those times where I feel like three recommendations just aren’t enough. With so many good games coming out it’s hard not to sit here and write up every project launched on the site. Sadly, I… Continue Reading →

Here’s where you can find analog games

Tell your friends, we’re not just for digital games anymore. I’m happy to say that tabletop and analog games have landed on itch.io! Ok we’ve had tabletop developers uploading their projects to the site for years, but there’s been an… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: the internet, music, and capitalism?

I’m so sorry, itch.io fans. Last week the team was out at GDC and I missed our Games of the Week appointment. Hopefully none of you were waiting by your computer or phone hitting refresh. As an apology, here are… Continue Reading →

Finding the joy in spinning stuff: An interview with the Vignettes team

I first ran into Vignettes on recommendation from itch.io Coder Extraordinaire Amos. He called it a game about spinning stuff until it turns into other stuff, and while that’s technically right he neglected to mention the childlike glee present in… Continue Reading →

Baba is You is available and amazing

This week sees the release of one of my most anticipated games of the year and I wanted to take a second to make sure it’s on everyone’s radar. It’s called Baba is You and it’s… different. You play as… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles!

Hey itch.io faithful! It’s a hectic time at itch.io HQ with GDC coming up (did you see the announcement that we’re helping Github with their party ?) but I still found the time to check out some new games for… Continue Reading →

We’re bringing games to Github’s GDC party!

We’ve partnered with our friends at Github to help bring their GDC party to life! That’s right, on March 19th Github are throwing open their office doors and inviting in the community to play games, show games, and have a… Continue Reading →

Prepare for GDC with these quick tips

It’s springtime in San Francisco which means that we’re about to play host to thousands of game devs for GDC. The annual (wildly expensive) conference is back which means that it’s going to be a lot of devs’ first time… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: Apes, Birds, and Demons, oh my!

Hot diggity, we’ve got a new group of games! It’s finally starting to feel less like winter in itch.io HQ (note: there is no itch.io HQ) so let’s celebrate with some cool games. I’ve been looking forward to our first… Continue Reading →

itch.io Recommends: a pair of instant classics

Didn’t you see the post on Tuesday? There are game jams happening RIGHT NOW! Ok, ok, game jams aren’t for everyone so here are some games! Everyone likes games, right? This week we have a pair of games that are… Continue Reading →

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