Featured Showcases

Nullstar: Solus: A Gritty Sci-Fi Platformer for the Precision-Obsessed In Nullstar: Solus, players enter a dark, sprawling universe where scavenger drones battle through the remnants of a decaying mega-structure. Developed by Smash Attack Studios, this 2D precision platformer offers a high-stakes experience on PC and …

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.

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, …

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 …

Dropcult is a cutting-edge mobile fighting game that stands out by seamlessly blending elements of fashion, music, and pop culture. Available on both iOS and Google Play, the game redefines the fighting genre by offering an unparalleled level of customization and a rich, immersive combat …

Sanguine Studios returns with a pulse-pounding vengeance in Beat The Machine: Rebooted, a top-down single-player shooter drenched in nostalgia and packed with chaos. Players are dropped into the digital trenches as Damon, a cocky, gun-slinging cadet armed with sass, swagger, and the futuristic firepower of …

Showcases

In Who is Abby, Tom’s world is turned upside down when his sister, Abby, disappears without a trace. Distrusting the authorities, Tom sets out on his own to uncover the mystery behind her disappearance. The game takes you on a gripping, narrative-driven adventure across eight …

On the enchanting Artist Planet, Wonder Library offers a storytelling adventure where picture books spring to life. Developed by Areumdamda Media Lab, this game takes players on a profound journey of self-discovery, creative exploration, and emotional healing. Awakening in a grand, light-filled library, you find …

Godshard Chronicles is a top-down action RPG based in the high fantasy world of Alban, where the gods have fallen, and their remains exist only in pieces known as godshards.

Prepare yourself for goblin-packed mayhem, hat-stealing antics, and the most gloriously absurd 16v16 battles you’ll ever experience. Fat Goblins is an indie revival of chaotic team-based warfare, a modern tribute to the cult classic Fat Princess, painstakingly rebuilt from the ground up by Koda Games. …

There’s something irresistibly delightful about Einstein’s Cats, the endearing puzzle game from Firebird Games that blends logical deduction with a touch of feline mischief. In this papercraft-inspired world, players are invited to help a variety of fussy, hat-wearing cats find their perfect nap spots by …

From the ashes of twin-stick shooters, Arksync rises, pushing the genre to new heights with its frenetic player movement and combat. This game thrusts you into the role of an Assault Android, hijacked and reprogrammed by an unlikely mastermind: a small toy bear now perched …

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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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