Category: INDIE GAME REVIEWS
Boss Rush Network’s Indie Games Reviews highlight creative and unique experiences from indie developers. From breakout hits to hidden gems, we explore the innovation and passion driving the indie scene.
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GAME REVIEW: TANUKI: Pon’s Summer
Come for the shenanigans and tricks and stay for the memorable cast of characters! Do not sleep on this indie game, TANUKI: Pon’s Summer.
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GAME REVIEW: When the Embers Wake
Turns out it’s not always sunshine and rainbows for these cute red pandas in When the Embers Wake.
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GAME REVIEW: Check for Proper Paperwork and Hidden Tentacles in Security 51
Ever wonder what TSA agents daydream about while they’re on the job? Play this game, and you might find out!
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BETA REVIEW: Piroker Is Finally An Auto Battler For Degenerate Gamblers
It’s hard to not love the idea of playing a poker addicted pirate, but does this beta test for Piroker have real substance?
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GAME REVIEW: Agent 64: Spies Never Die
Feeling nostalgic for some polygonal adventures as a suave and sharp-eyed spy? Agent 64: Spies Never Die serves up homage to the era of Goldeneye 007 with modern sensibilities.
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GAME REVIEW: Backyard Baseball
Mega Cat Studios revamps a classic sports arcade game, Backyard Baseball. Let’s play ball!
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GAME REVIEW: Apartment No. 129
Apartment No. 129 is an indie horror FPS that delivers some genuine frights, but it’s the game’s overall clunkiness that has me wanting to move out.
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GAME REVIEW: Live Out Your Fantasy as a Donut-Slinging Therapist with High Times
What if Coffee Talk collided with Scott Pilgrim? What if you could help people’s moods shift with the power of donuts? Find out in Stephanie’s review of High Times.
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GAME REVIEW: Coffee Talk Tokyo
Cozy visual novel returns in Coffee Talk Tokyo. Brew hot or cold beverages and get lost in the stories of your patrons.
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GAME REVIEW: The Gate Must Stand
The Gate Must Stand blends roguelite progression, tower defense, and action combat into an addictive strategy experience.
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GAME REVIEW: Poppy Playtime Chapter 5: Broken Things Delivers the Franchise’s Darkest Chapter Yet
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5: Broken Things delivers with stronger psychological horror, emotional storytelling, terrifying enemy designs, and unsettling atmosphere, though frustrating controller mechanics and pacing issues hold it back from perfection.
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GAME REVIEW: Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
If first impressions matter, Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery nails it. The demo delivers a few hours of laid-back sleuthing wrapped in a gorgeous, storybook-inspired art style that’s hard to ignore. It may not push the boundaries of puzzle design, but it absolutely understands its vibe—and sometimes, that’s exactly what you want.
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GAME REVIEW: Demon Lord: Just a Block
Demon Lord: Just a Block – a mid-tier roguelite strategy game designed to be played again and again with simple mechanics and cute aesthetic.
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GAME REVIEW: A Planet Full of Cats
Bringing you another installment in the Full of Cats series, Devcats serves a Metroid-inspired title that is more than just a hidden-object game. Welcome to A Planet Full of Cats.
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GAME REVIEW: Cleaning Up!
Cleaning Up is a swing and a miss from Unbound Creations that offers none of the enjoyable chaos of their previous releases or the satisfaction of its competitor cleaning simulators.
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GAME REVIEW: Nova Roma (Early Access)
Appease the gods or face their wrath, in Nova Roma, a promising new city-builder from Lion Shield Studios!
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GAME REVIEW: Explore the Meta-Puzzles of Schematic Void for PC
This game’s simple, straightforward presentation hides a surprising amount of depth. Can you solve the puzzles within the puzzles to complete this “unfinished” game?
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GAME REVIEW: Ghost Keeper
Thematically confusing with underwhelming gameplay, Ghost Keeper promises a joyful romp and delivers a disappointing mess.
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DEMO REVIEW: The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
Pixel, point-and-click, and puns, oh my! A demo is now available for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, and here are our impressions!
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DEMO REVIEW: Gamble Your Way Outta Hell in Black Jacket
Blackjack gets the Balatro treatment in the fantastic demo for Mipumi Games’ upcoming title, Black Jacket
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GAME REVIEW: Ritual of Raven
Ritual of Raven is a lovely story-based farming game that tricks you into becoming a programmer.
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GAME REVIEW: MIO: Memories In Orbit
Ed reviews MIO: Memories In Orbit, the latest release from Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixiemes.
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