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In-depth indie game reviews — long-form takes on indie games we thoroughly enjoyed.
ReviewWorlds Collide as Evil Encroaches in Unbound Worlds Apart
Unbound Worlds Apart demo review: Unbound: Worlds Apart's faithful inspirations oozed from its very seams with every intentional mechanic, platform to leap, and puzzle the player is expected to navigate.
ReviewThe Beauty of Letting Go in When The Past Was Around
ReviewThe Small Town Blues in Venice 2089
ReviewSoothing Music and Symbolism in When the Past Was Around
When the Past Was Around demo review: The scenes progressed at an even pace, and the narrative within them was ever-present yet left you with enough space to imagine and fill in the blanks. As you exit through the door, the demo ends leaving you wondering just what happened when the past was around.
ReviewNight in the Woods: A Delightfully Candid Tale of Youthful Quirk
Review: Night in the Woods tackles a multitude of themes and real life issues, such as trauma, social awkwardness, mental health, and young adulthood in the most genuine ways possible.
ReviewEver Forward: A Puzzling Dream About The Future
ReviewCourting Decisions in Sort the Court!
ReviewExplore Humanity and Uncover an Uncertain Past in Firewatch
ReviewFrom Grinding Gatherer to Millionaire Tycoon in Forager
ReviewQuirky Art and Mini-Games Make for a Warm Welcome to Elk
ReviewChicory: A Colorful Tale Feels Like a Playable Coloring Book
ReviewUnderstanding Minimum Wage Living through Nanopesos
ReviewExpect Heartbreak When Emily Is Away
ReviewGrab Some Java at Coffee Talk
ReviewWandering With Willow and the Wurm in Winding Worlds
ReviewThe Spooky Silly Darkside Detective
ReviewMeet Passionate Gamers, Takeshi and Hiroshi
ReviewThe Tangled Lives of the Fellows in Tangle Tower
ReviewAdventure Time in the Vibrant World of Card of Darkness
ReviewDo You Have What It Takes to Be an Aviary Attorney?
ReviewEliza, Empathy and Ethics in a Tech-Driven World
ReviewAdventure Awaits in Night of the Rabbit
ReviewTerraforming Landscapes in Old Man's Journey
ReviewWelcome Aboard Tacoma
ReviewCome and Stay at Cateau
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