Category: INDIE GAMES
Boss Rush Network’s Indie Hub is the home for all things indie games and indie developers, celebrating the creativity and passion that drives the scene. From standout indie hits and hidden gems to the developers behind them, it’s a place to discover new favorites and explore the innovation shaping the future of gaming.
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MDEV 2026 Kicks Off Amidst a Turbulent Year for Gaming
The Midwest’s Premiere Game Development Conference begins amidst a turbulent time for the industry.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Narrative Director Tyler Whitney on Decopunk RPGs & Writing at Seismic Squirrel
Wishlist or purchase Aether & Iron on Steam here. In this Spotlight Interview with Seismic Squirrel What happens when a history major with a love for classic adventure films steps up to helm a massive decopunk narrative RPG? In this episode of the Boss Rush Spotlight, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with Tyler Whitney, Narrative…
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Boss Rush Banter: Enshrouded, Puzzles Done Right
Enshrouded just fully released on October 15, and I have thoroughly enjoyed how the game has made its puzzles focus around the actual gameplay; players must explore.
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Boss Rush Banter: Shared Triumph, Single Trophy Valve Needs to Update Co-Op Achievements
Steam’s achievement tracker is long overdue an update. Will Valve embrace completionists wanting to do split-screen co-op? Or are we stuck replaying solo to get what we’ve already earned?
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Boss Rush Banter: The Move to VR Ruined The Room Series
When they pivoted form multi-platform to VR, Fireproof Games wrung the death knell for The Room Franchise, leaving fans disappointed.
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Boss Rush Banter: The Pyromaniac Path is the Best Route in Wildfire
Though Sneaky Bastards want you to go ghost mode, the pyro path wins hands down in Wildfire.
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How To Tell A Story With A Room
Environmental storytelling plays a key role in exposition and character building in video games. Let’s analyze some examples and learn important tips for game writing.
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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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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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Boss Rush Banter: A Good Soundtrack Is Vital To A Gaming Experience
Music is crucial part of making a video game great. Without it, the game cannot hope to achieve its full potential.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Escaping the Post Office: How FlatNine Games Built Letter Lost
In this episode of the Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with husband-and-wife development team Harrison and Christine Wade from FlatNine Games.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 326: AAA Budgets, Shawn Layden Speaks Out, Subnautica 2, and Capcom Wins
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and special guest CGDannyB discuss former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden’s stark warning about ballooning AAA game budgets, and why mid-budget “double-A” games might be the savior the industry desperately needs.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Andrew Baillie, Pizza Pranks & Indiepocalypse
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Interview, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with Andrew Baillie, the mastermind behind Pizza Pranks and Indiepocalypse, to break down why the term “indie” has shifted into a financial corporate metric rather than an artistic one.
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Five Roguelike Classics Worth Losing Sleep Over
Wanting to dip your toes into the hair-pulling world of roguelikes? Here’s our top picks for genre defining classics.
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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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Dustpile Turns Gaming Backlog Into a Tinder-Style Swipe Session
Dustpile is a free web app from Dumbbell Games that helps players tackle their ever-growing gaming backlogs with a Tinder-style swipe interface.
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PAX East 2026: Interview With Co-founder of Perfect Garbage Studios about Murder Mystery Farming Sim Grave Seasons
Discover the intriguing world of Grave Seasons, a unique murder mystery farming sim launching August 14, 2026. Wishlist it on Steam today!
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PAX East 2026: Interview With Team Crescendo’s Creative Director About Memoria Wake
At PAX East 2026, Boss Rush interviewed the creative director Cole about Team Crescendo debut game, Memoria Wake that is in current development.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Lucas Immanuel, Designer, Artist, and Writer from Coin Drop Games
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight interview, Stephanie Klimov and Sofi Beyen sit down with Lucas Immanuel, writer, artist, designer, and creator at Coin Drop Games, to discuss The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: How Modding Built a Dark Fantasy RPG: Whispers of the Eyeless
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight Interview Series on Boss Rush Podcast Plus, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Michael Cieczko, the director behind Whispers of the Eyeless and founder of Evil Gingerbread Studio.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 15: Gaming Should Be Fun Again: JRPG Nostalgia, Toxic Gaming Culture & Tattoos
Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, Stephanie Klimov, and Just Taylor dive into everything from retro gaming nostalgia, arcade memories, JRPG obsessions, and hidden indie gems to modern gaming burnout and the growing toxicity surrounding online gaming culture.
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GAME REVIEW: Dungeon Dive In The Dark Storybook World of Sol Cesto
Hunt for a sun that has fled deep below the ground in this beautifully bizarre roguelike dungeon crawler called Sol Cesto.
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