Demo

SLAM TANK: What If a Tank Fought Like a Samurai?

What if tanks fought like samurai instead of, well, tanks? That's SLAM TANK. I went into the Steam Next Fest demo with zero expectations and came away impressed by how fun its combo combat feels. Sometimes the weirdest game ideas just work. Table of Contents * A Samurai Tank

AI-Assisted

Tooth For Tooth Review

Tooth For Tooth went viral for its AI use. I played it on Steam Deck to find out if it's AI slop or a genuinely well-built indie fighter.

Indie

The Merchant's Eden: Cozy City-Building Meets Tower Defense

The Merchant's Eden is out now on Steam. Our hands-on review of this cozy medieval city builder with real tower-defense stakes.

Indie

Cat Isle

Cat Isle preview: manage a cozy cat island, run supply-and-demand shops, and unlock decorations via Gashapon.

Indie

Scales of Silence: The Snake Game Built for 8-Player Couch Co-op

Scales of Silence reimagines snake as true 8-player couch co-op. Distinct snake types, 10 biomes, and 4 battle modes. Hits Steam Early Access July 23.

Indie

Task Bar Hero Review: The Idle Game Living on Your Taskbar

Task Bar Hero is taking over Steam. Here's our full review: gameplay, Steam Trade Ship explained, and beginner tips to start strong.

Web3 / Crypto

The Beacon Goblin's Gambit Season 1: Everything You Need to Know

The Beacon Goblin's Gambit Season 1 is live with a 7.7M $BCN reward pool. Here's how to register, which chest path to pick, and how to get started fast.

Indie

Mythic Kart Maker: The Kart Racer That Lets You Build the Track

Mythic Kart Maker lets you build tracks while you drive. Here's my Early Access review of the kart racer trying to compete with Mario Kart on its own terms.

Indie

Fire & Light: Throne of Tyberion, Bullet Heaven With a Gen-AI Twist

Fire & Light: Throne of Tyberion is a solo dev Bullet Heaven using Gen-AI the right way. Here's what I found in the Steam Next Fest demo — and why it matters.

Immutable

Goblins of Elderstone: The Story of How I Lost My King and Won the Winter

My goblin King died in battle mid-winter and I still couldn't stop playing Goblins of Elderstone. Here's the full story of my tribe's first winter survival.

Analysis & Opinion Featured

Steam Next Fest: Hard Lessons Every Dev Needs to Hear

Steam Next Fest had 3,000+ games. Here's what separated the wishlisted demos from the ones that got deleted in under 5 minutes.

AI-Assisted Featured

Generative AI in Game Development: A Practical Guide for Devs

A practical guide on using generative AI in game development tools, the 4 AI art approaches, and why keeping a human in the loop is non-negotiable.

Web3 / Crypto

Are Blockchain Games Safe? How to Spot Real vs Fake Web3 Games

Are Web3 games legit or scams? Here’s how to spot red flags, find real projects, and safely try blockchain games without losing money.

AI-Assisted

How I Developed and Published a Vibe-Coded Endless Runner on Remix

I built and published a vibe-coded endless runner on Remix during a game jam. Here’s the exact process, tools, prompts, and lessons learned.

Demo

Inari: A One-Life Platformer That Punishes Every Mistake

Inari, a brutal one-life platformer built on teleportation and precision combat. Is Inari worth playing? Full demo impressions and verdict.

AI-Assisted

How to Develop and Publish a Vibe-Coded Flick Game on Remix (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how I developed and published a vibe-coded game on Remix using AI, from first prompt to review, plus lessons on AI game design.

Analysis & Opinion Featured

What Is a Web3 Game? A Simple Beginner Guide for Gamers

A beginner-friendly guide for gamers explaining blockchain games, ownership, NFTs, and whether Web3 games are worth playing.

New Release

Spider Tanks: Core of Chaos, Is this PvP Brawler Worth Playing?

Spider Tanks: Core of Chaos review — a fast-paced 3v3 PvP brawler on Immutable. Is it worth playing in 2025? Honest gameplay pros and cons.

New Release

Villains: Robot Battle Royale, Is MarbleX’s New Mobile BR Worth Playing?

Dive into Villains: Battle Royale, MarbleX’s chaotic mobile BR where villains, robots, and Web3 upgrades collide. Is it worth playing? Full review inside.

Demo

Vampire’s Veil: A Metroidvania That Nails the Nostalgia

A hands-on Vampire’s Veil review: a Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania with classic combat, smooth controls, and promising lore. Is it worth playing?

Indie

Extreme Forklifting 3: The Most Chaotic Warehouse Simulator Yet

Extreme Forklifting is back in its third instalment with more chaos, puzzles, and animal workers. Here’s my hands-on review of this quirky forklift sim and whether it’s worth your time.

Immutable

Might & Magic Fates: Turn-Based Battles Meet TCGs

Might & Magic Fates blends traditional TCG mechanics with turn-based strategy battles. Here’s my hands-on review of the game.

Early Access

Engines of Fury: Survive & Scavenge in the Post-Apocalyptic ARPG

Step into Engines of Fury, the new post-apocalyptic action RPG. Scavenge, craft, and survive as you fight to extract your loot safely in the post-apocalyptic world.

Early Access

Wildcard: A Wild Mix of MOBA, TCG, and Football Flair

Wildcard blends MOBA strategy with TCG mechanics and a football twist. Now in Steam Early Access, here’s what to expect and whether it’s worth playing.

New Release

RavenIdle: Manage Your RavenQuest Heroes, Even When Idle!

RavenIdle: Explore RavenQuest in a new idle RPG by Tavernlight Games. Manage your heroes and earn rewards even when offline.