Indie Game

GameMaker engine made free for non-commercial use

If indie developers decide to sell their game later, they can pay a one-time $99 USD fee instead of a subscription.

WayForward revives Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution for Nintendo Switch

Originally an unreleased GBA game, WayForward re-assembled the developers to bring Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution to the Switch.

Pillow Champ brings fluffy fighting with a story by El Paso, Elsewhere's director in 2024

Frosty Pop is working with Strange Scaffold's Xalavier Nelson Jr. to bring a soft-hitting melee that harkens back to Street Fighter 2.

WrestleQuest developers launch Kickstarter for NES-inspired The Meating

The Meating has you playing a ghost minotaur out to get revenge against the bizarre butchers that lured him to his doom in this retro puzzle platformer.

Watch the Shacknews E7 2023 Indie-licious showcase here

We gathered over 20 indie games from around the world for your viewing pleasure on this special Indie-licious showcase.

The Long Dark's next update will overhaul cooking and fishing

Tales from the Far Territory Part Three will introduce recipes for paid expansion pass owners, and an overhauled fishing experience for all players.

All announcements and trailers from Wholesome Direct Indie Game Showcase 2023

Watch the trailers for all the games revealed during the Wholesome Direct Indie Game Showcase 2023.

Tri-Ger developer on color-matching schmup design & indie game development

Tri-Ger developer Joseph Hooker spoke to us about the color-matching shoot-'em-up design of the game, as well as his experience in indie game development.