PS Plus Extra subscribers are being urged to try Indika, a 2024 indie title added to the service in August 2025, which currently averages about 4.06/5 from players and has sparked discussion for its distinctive storytelling and visuals.
A secret fourth game is rumored to be part of the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, described as a promising indie title from a third-party publisher, with additional speculation about Fable's development for PS5. The event is scheduled for January 22nd, and more details are expected to emerge.
The upcoming indie game 'LANESPLIT' by FunkyMouse offers a minimalist, zen-like experience of weaving a bike through traffic at high speeds, serving as a relaxing alternative to more complex games, with a playable demo available on Steam ahead of its full release in January 2026.
Expedition 33, a game by Sandfall Interactive, was disqualified from the Indie Game Awards after it was revealed that the developers used generative AI in its creation, despite earlier claims that no AI was used. This led to the revocation of its awards for Best Debut and Game of the Year, highlighting ongoing controversies over AI's role in game development.
Horses, a controversial indie horror game banned on Steam, sold 18,000 units in two weeks, earning $65,000 which covered its debts but was insufficient to fund future projects, likely leading to the studio's disbandment. The ban, which Santa Ragione attributes to outdated rules and lack of transparency, highlights ongoing issues with platform policies and their impact on developers.
A new open-world RPG called Westlanders, developed by The Breach Studios and co-published with Radical Theory, is seen as a potential spiritual successor to Red Dead Redemption 2, offering survival and economic building elements in a wild-west setting, with a planned early access release in 2026.
Indie game Horses by Santa Ragione was banned from both Steam and Epic Games Store shortly before its release, with Epic citing violations of content policies related to inappropriate and hateful content, despite the developer's protests and explanations. The game remains available on GOG and Itch.io as the studio seeks to recover its investment.
'Ball X Pit,' an indie video game released on October 15, has become a viral hit, selling over 750,000 copies since its launch, highlighting its significant success in the gaming community.
Warhammer Survivors is a new game blending Warhammer universes with the gameplay style of Vampire Survivors, developed in partnership with Poncle, featuring iconic characters and weapons, and set to release in 2026.
RV There Yet, an indie cooperative adventure game by Nuggets Entertainment, has surpassed 1.3 million sales since its release, gaining popularity among friends and players, with ongoing updates planned to fix bugs and add features.
Easy Delivery Co. is a cozy, Lynchian-inspired driving game where players, as a cat delivery driver in a snowy mountain town, navigate a seemingly peaceful world that reveals darker, surreal elements reminiscent of Twin Peaks, blending relaxing gameplay with mysterious undertones.
Ball x Pit is a deeply engaging roguelite that combines brick-breaking, strategic ball fusion, and base building, keeping players hooked through its satisfying gameplay loop, diverse levels, and evolving synergies, despite some slow progression early on.
Steam has released a free indie game called Unknown Fluffy Object, which has received 100% positive reviews from users. The game features a sheepdog rescuing sheep from UFOs in Scotland and is praised for its cute and relaxing gameplay, despite minor controller support issues.
Yacht Club Games' highly anticipated game Mina the Hollower has been indefinitely delayed to refine its final details, with no new release date announced yet, leaving fans hopeful it will still arrive in time for the holiday season.
Redemption Road's ambitious game Kingmakers has been indefinitely delayed to ensure all planned features and content are polished before release, with the developers prioritizing quality over a quick launch, and promising a detailed gameplay overview soon.