Our trailer roundups have been a long staple of the site. A sporadic one, but a long-standing one. We’re aiming to make it more of a weekly thing with Trailer Tuesdays (which…
Author: Joel Couture
Joel has been covering indie games for various sites including IndieGames.com, Siliconera, Gamasutra, Warp Door, CG Magazine, and more over the past seven years, and has written book-length studies on Undertale and P.T.. Joel is constantly on the lookout for digital experiences that push the boundaries of what games can be, and seeks to delve into the creative process, meanings, and emotion labor that goes into the work of artists worldwide.
‘everybody’s sad’ Has You Cheering Up Unhappy Objects
Your cactus is feeling down from lack of affection. Your roomba is stuck. You chair just wants to get sat on. It’s time you helped improve the mood in your apartment in…
Actions in Minigame Combat Affect the Story of ‘Heartbound’
Battles are tightly woven into the narrative of Heartbound, having you affect stories and relationships depending on how you play through its minigame fights.
‘Numgeon’ Empowers Adventurers Through Counting & Clicking
If you can tap the blocks in numerical order as skeletons bash your head around, you have a chance to clear the catacombs of Numgeon.
Indie Games Plus Highlights of 2018 – Joel’s Picks
2018 may have given us some incredible games, but it has been a difficult time for many.
Happy Holidays from Indie Games Plus!
On behalf of the team at Indie Games Plus, I wish you all a happy holiday, or a swell day in general even if you aren’t celebrating anything today. I’m not trying…
‘Super Treasure Arena’ Turns Adventuring Into a Competitive Multiplayer Game
When cash is on the line, being heroic isn’t quite as important as being rich in Super Treasure Arena.
Swappable Heroes Help You Overcome the Mutant Armies of ‘Omega Strike’
Three gun-toting buddies offer their own shooting and movement powers, which you can switch to at any time, in Omega Strike.
Visual Novel ‘Demon Girl Game’ Pays the Bills with Monster-Hunting
You need to keep a roof over your head, and hunting hellish beasts to sell to restaurants is as good a way to pay the rent.
Action RPG ‘Neverinth’ Delves into the Pasts of Five Valkyries
Neverinth has you stepping into the roles of five ancient heroines, learning about their memories as you use their powers to demolish foes.
‘Heart Chain Kitty’ is a Bullet-Punching, Bubble-Riding 3D Platformer
Kittey is out to find his parents, but rocket riding, ball rolling, cliff climbing, and perilous gliding stand in the way of finding them in the cute (but dark) Heart Chain Kitty.