Indie Games Spotlight – Steam Game Festival: Summer Edition
Be it the adventures of an old witch or a 20-something in a bar, this week's Indie Games Spotlight has a diverse range of must-see...
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‘Waking’ is a Deeply Personal Journey Worth Taking Despite Its Flaws
Waking succeeds as an intensely personal experience that's worth trying despite its mechanical and technical shortcomings....
Indie Games Spotlight – A Season for Excitement
Are you hungry for quality indies to check out? In this week's Indie Games Spotlight we take a look at Button City, Rainy Season and...
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‘HyperDot’ is a Minimalistic Masterpiece for Arcade Lovers Everywhere
For as unassuming as HyperDot is, its finely-honed arcadey design and gorgeous minimalistic visuals demand more attention....
Indie Snippet: ‘Monster Train’ is a Deck-Building Joyride
Though it wears its influences on its sleeve, Shiny Shoe's Monster Train is a delectable melting pot of deck-building goodness....
‘Timelie’ Review: Skipping Through Time
Brilliantly designed and heartfelt, Urnique's Timelie is a treasure that should be played by anyone who enjoys the emotional power of art....
‘Stela’ Review: Running to the Sound of Music
Rote but engaging, Stela is a lovely experience bolstered by an incredible score....
“We Gave it Our All” – Why the Team Behind ‘Captain’s Tail’ Walked Away
For an indie developer, staying independent and releasing your first game is the dream. But for this group of young developers, they chose their health...
‘Neon City Riders’ Review: Fun(damentally) Flawed
by Mike Worby
While Neon City Riders is clearly a love letter to indie throwbacks like Hotline Miami, it needs more care if it wants to compete with...
‘Vasilis’ Review: A Boring Slog Through The Macabre
Half-baked, boring, and incomprehensible Vasilis wastes a powerful premise and interesting visual-style. Do not play this game....
‘LUNA: The Shadow Dust’ Review: A Mystical Ascent
The mystical cleverness of LUNA is yet another feather in the cap for a genre that's healthier than it's ever been before....
‘Garden Story’ First Impressions: The Coziest of Adventures
Long-awaited Twitter darling Garden Story just released its first demo. Here's what we learned after playing through it twice....
What Are Some of the Best Indie Devs Making for Switch?
The Nintendo Switch has quickly become the preferred platform for some of the most talented indie studios in the industry. Its pick-up-and-play form factor and...
‘Dark Devotion’: More than a 2D Dark Souls Clone
by Zack Rezac
Under the Radar...
Indie Snippet: ‘Kind Words’ is a Gentle Reminder of Human Compassion
'Kind Words' succeeds in being one of the increasingly rare online spaces where people can safely relate and be kind to one another....
‘Indivisible’ Review: Flash, Flair, and Forgettable Gameplay
Vibrant designs and slick 2D animations can’t hide the fact that beneath the polished exterior lies a mediocre game....
Indie Games Spotlight: Apple Arcade (Almost) All the Way
We love indie games here at Goomba Stomp – after all, they can offer some of the most groundbreaking, creative experiences out there. However, with...
PAX West Indies 2019 (Pt. 2) – “Cris Tales”, “Elsie”, and “Revenant’s Reach”
PAX West 2019 continues to chug along! There are way too many indies for me to cover, but this batch of three packs a lot...
PAX West Indies 2019 – feat. ‘Creature in the Well’, ‘Spiritfarer’, and More
Day 1 of PAX is down, and with it comes a slew of indie game impressions. Whether it’s with cozy spirit bonding or pinbrawl action,...
Mystery Solving Cats Are The Stars of An Upcoming Open World Game
It seems like cats are at the heart of many a media project as of late. The Lion King is close to breaking a billion...