The new iPhone means more mobile games…that can be small and beautiful. We hear about the world of Indie gaming design with IndieCade founder Stephanie Barish and festival directorSam Roberts. Plus, ...

Here are 7 demanding indie games with stunning graphics and cutting-edge design. Discover high-end indie games that challenge modern hardware and redefine visual performance in gaming. Black Myth: ...

Indie games have come a long way from pixel art side-scrollers to full masterpieces, with production values that match most AAA games. With hand-drawn animation and orchestral soundtracks to intricate ...

Indie games can often excel in production value, offering stylish graphics and immersive sound design. Titles like Disco Elysium and Darkest Dungeon 2 elevate gameplay with creative aesthetics.

The second annual Indie Game Awards wrapped up this past Thursday evening, and honestly? It was exactly the kind of celebration the industry needed. While the big-budget behemoths usually hog the ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

Indie games have been offering increasingly immersive experiences due to innovative gameplay and design. Games like Rain World and Disco Elysium focus on immersive worlds for players to explore.

Discover how open-world game development works, from the complete game design process for creating vast maps to building advanced NPC systems that bring worlds alive.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The indie scene has never been more alive, after all, half of 2025’s Game of the Year nominees at ...

Indie games with smaller, denser maps offer a faster pace & unique experiences. Kenshi, a slow-burning RPG, rewards player agency with an expansive and dangerous map. Outer Wilds presents diverse, ...

Compare the employment options for programming and game design in 2026. This comprehensive gaming guide explores the $9 ...