Indie

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Go Home Annie (Steam) – Review

Croatian-based development studio Misfit Village and Lithuania-based publishers Nordcurrent Labs have brought the latest and greatest in twisted psychological thrillers which will keep you wanting more based in the SCP Universe. Go Home Annie: An SCP Game will leave you never quite knowing what is going to happen next but

8

Priest Simulator: Vampire Show (Steam) – Review

Quoted directly from the Steam page, Priest Simulator: Vampire Show is “the weirdest and most messed up simulator in the history of sandbox shooters.” Brought to you by Asmodev and Ultimate Games S.A. This mockumentary will have you in stitches as you venture through the fantastic world of modern Poland,

5

Softie (Steam) – Review

Just like the gameplay, this review will be short, but as they say, good things come in small packages, and Softie epitomises such a term. The very first development and publication for Kristina Springer is an interesting first foray into the gaming industry, and I am interested in what the

9

Slopecrashers (Steam) – Review

Snowabunga! Shredding its way to you with its epic courses, mind-blowing tricks, and cute characters comes Slopecrashers. Brought to you by solo developer Byteparrot comes this labour of love that takes you back to the era of SSX. Invite your pals to carve up these gnarly courses and launch various

Two Point Museum (PC) – Preview

MKAU Gaming recently got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Two Point Museum, the latest addition to the beloved Two Point series. Created by the talented minds at Two Point Studios and published by SEGA Europe, this exciting game is set to hit the shelves on March 4, 2025,

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VED (Steam) – Review

After 12 years of dedication and development, Karaclan Studios has released ‘VED’. Published by Fulqrum Publishing, this hand-drawn RPG offers a fresh perspective on the genre, blending roguelike elements with turn-based combat. Its focus is on storytelling and decisions that impact your journey. Set in the world of Velet, VED

10

Astroneer (Steam) – Review

This is one of the most exciting third-person space exploration/survival games to this day. Welcome to ‘ASTRONEER’, which was developed and published by System Era Software. Now, let the space exploration mission begin! You are landing on an unknown planet, intending to travel deep within the earth or to other

5

Liberté (Xbox Series X) – Review

Ever since I played my first roguelike years ago, the genre has become deeply personal to me, spawning some of my favourite games of all time. Naturally, when I stumbled upon ‘Liberté’, developed by Superstatic and published by Anshar Publishing, I was intrigued. A deck-building roguelike set during the French

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Pets Hotel (Xbox Series X) – Review

Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by Games Incubator, ‘Pets Hotel’ is a simulation game that puts players in charge of a hotel looking after various pets. Pets Hotel was originally released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Xbox Series X|S. In Pets Hotel, players can

Bum Bum Monsterz (Steam) – Preview

Bum Bum Monsterz is the latest team-based multiplayer party game to hit the Steam store from Funverse Games and TheGamePublisher.com. Muster your pals for various challenges, puzzles, and obstacles and duke it out to become the ultimate winner in this teamwork-based playground. This looks like another version of a particular

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Don’t Be Afraid 2 (Steam) – Review

Just in time for Halloween comes ‘Don’t Be Afraid 2’, a first-person horror sequel to the 2020 game ‘Don’t Be Afraid’. Brought to you by Eneida Games, Cat-astrophe Games and Untold Tales, this time you follow along as a young man coping with childhood trauma and launch into this horror

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Puppet House (Xbox Series X) – Review

Poland-based indie development studio, Gaming Factory, has recently released Puppet House, a puzzle-horror game with a hint of thriller, and it aims to keep you on your toes as you play. If you have an unreasonable fear of dolls being possessed, then this title is definitely for you. Stepping into

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Innsmouth 22 (Steam) – Review

H.P. Lovecraft is a prolific science fiction and horroresque writer, making him a total enigma. His legacy is not really one to be messed with unless you are prepared to dig deep and deliver homage with care enough to not tarnish his name. While ‘Innesmouth 22′ by Raven Novels attempts

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Fruitbus (Steam) – Review

From Krillbite Studio, an indie studio hailing from Norway, comes Fruitbus, a new cozy, open-world, adventure game developed on the Unity engine.  During your childhood, your Grandma was your best friend and mentor. When she passes away, she leaves you her famed Fruitbus; a travelling food truck that offers salads

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Neva (Xbox Series X) – Review

Developed by Devolver Digital, known for taking the most unique of titles under their wings, Nomada Studio, creators of one of my fave indie titles ‘GRIS’, brings you their newest creation, ‘Neva’. Similar to the stylings of anime, ‘Princess Mononoke’, this 2D platformer is an epic adventure of a girl

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Dead Season (Steam) – Review

‘Dead Season’, brought to you by solo-developers ‘Snail Bite’ and ‘Iceberg Interactive’, is an old-school turn-based zombie game that will have you on the edge of your seat as you use your strategic skills to make it through the endless hordes of zombies. Guide a group of strangers through each

KARMA: The Dark World (Steam) – Preview

Chinese development company Pollard Studios LLC and publisher Wired Productions and Gamera Games are bringing the latest first-person cinematic, psychological thriller game based in 1984, in East Germany. Everything is not quite as it seems, and needless to say, I was hooked and wanted some more, as the demo was

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What Lurks Inside (Steam) – Review

‘What Lurks Inside’ is a co-op horror game with strategic and survival elements developed and published by Dimension Unknown Studio LLC. Get a group of friends and investigate what lurks inside or, investigate it yourself and see if you can escape! Before What Lurks Inside starts, you’re told if you

9.5

Hell Of An Office (Steam) – Review

In the modern-day world where video game remakes, remasters, and re-releases seem to be all the rage, new and unique games seem left in the lurch. Your old favourite games you played relentlessly as a kid now have a 1080p coat of paint applied, bringing a wash of nostalgia and

7.5

Besiege (Nintendo Switch) – Review

‘Besiege’ by Spiderling Games is a pleasant and surprisingly relaxing romp into devastation and destruction that I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I did. Frankly, there is no real plot to Besiege but there is a strong premise and presence. Set in medieval times you are set the

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Max Mustard (PS VR2) – Review

I have been itching for months for our next game to arrive on the PSVR2 platform. The time is finally upon us to strap on our jet boots and journey into the vibrant, whimsical world of Max Mustard, developed and published by the local Queensland legends Toast VR PTY. LTD.

7.5

Copycat (Steam) – Review

I love narrative or novella-type games, and while they won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, I love a gaming experience with a side of tear-jerking emotion. In saying that, by opening with the disclaimer of touching on hard topics, I knew ‘Copycat’, by Indie Australian developer, Spoonful Of Wonder, was

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