#76 | Indievelopment — May 2026
Whether you are syncing your strikes to a multi-genre soundtrack or managing elemental synergies to break ancient curses, the focus is firmly on rewarding skill within beautifully realized,…
#75 | Too niche, said everyone
Two veterans, $750 spent, 10,000 wishlists in a single day — and a niche nobody believed in until they showed up.
#74 | Showcase — April 2026
A month of identity and artifice, where you’ll navigate a decaying 1980s as an AI trapped in stolen flesh or pilot an ancient spirit-mech to dismantle a corporate fast-food empire.
#73 | How to Really Make a Game
Making a game is the hardest creative thing a human being can attempt. Here's why I actually mean that.
#72 | Indievelopment — April 2026
Survive brutal border crossings and gothic plague-ridden villages in this week’s lineup of immersive sims and tactical builders. From engineering Roman aqueducts to performing VR bike flips, explore…
#71 | 12 years in the making
Twelve years of hunting gems, and we’ve finally found our own. The story of how Indieformer went from immature uni students to a publishing house.
#70 | Showcase: Mar 26
Negotiate with drunken sphinxes and sentient AIs in a week defined by deep narrative consequences and lethal tactical puzzles. From "lumberpunk" beaver colonies to finger-traced wizard escapes,…
#69 | Indievelopment: Mar 26
Master the rhythms of high-stakes strategy and surreal exploration, from the deep-earth mines of a dwarven fortress to the neon-soaked streets of a cyberpunk detective noir. This issue features 12…
#68 | Showcase: Feb 26
Prepare to channel unpredictable magic through your keyboard in a strategic word roguelike, purge electronic narcotics from broken androids, and stitch together a false narrative to satisfy a…
#67 | Indievelopment: Feb 26
From forging blades for a revolution to rolling goblin sushi under the gun, this past month was about mastering the job at hand. Balance industrial survival against alien flora or brew the perfect…
#66 | How a Misunderstanding Created a Monster
How a car-ride misunderstanding and a professional chef’s background turned the creature-collector genre into a high-stakes dinner rush.
#65 | We are officially Out of Time ⏰
We played through the time loops, the glitches, and the chaos to find our champions. From nuclear bomb heads to frantic office runners, see which games conquered the theme and took home the top…
#64 | 12 years later, we’re doing something "stupid"
Twelve years of hunting gems, and we’ve finally found our own. The story of how Indieformer went from immature uni students to a publishing house.
#63 | Showcase: Jan 26
Whether you are enforcing quarantines in a collapsing city or battling corporate fairytales, this month is about finding order in the chaos. We’ve curated a mix of punishing physics climbers, precise…
#62 | Indievelopment: Jan 26
Survive the freezing dark of a permadeath mechanic sim or drift through the colorful memories of a youth left behind. This month's collection spans the gap between brutal technical challenges and…
#61 | 2026's Upcoming Indie Games
We’ve cracked open the "To Watch" stack to bring you a massive preview of the year ahead. Whether you're into high-stakes stealth, chaotic physics brawlers, or deep strategy sims, these are the…
#60 | 2025's Best Indie Games
A curated sweep of 2025’s releases, pulled from across the year and gathered in one place for anyone still looking for something worth playing.
#59 | 2025's Hidden Gems
A curated sweep of 2025’s lesser-talked-about releases, pulled from across the year and gathered in one place for anyone still looking for something worth playing.
#58 | Showcase: Dec 25
From kickflipping through the underworld to managing a maple syrup racing empire, this collection thrives on distinct, high-concept hooks. Whether you are defibrillating hearts to a complex beat or…
#57 | Indievelopment: Dec 25
We’ve rounded up a mix of titles where you can serve as a battle-worn turtle, a dungeon merchant, or a squad leader. Explore a variety of hand-drawn wilds and shattered realms in this month's best…