Category: Indie

One of the nice side effects of the current wave of indie development is that more and more smaller games are finding their way to modern consoles, often giving players on PlayStation 5 a chance to experience titles that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. This roundup looks at four recent ports that each lean into a particular niche: the chaotic roguelite silliness of Extremely Powerful Capybaras, the puzzle charm of Cat Needs, the arcade shooter nostalgia of Airborne Justice, and the retro platforming roots of Eternum EX. They may not be big blockbusters, but together they highlight just how diverse today’s indie lineup can be when older or overlooked games make the jump to new hardware. Continue reading “Port roundup: Extremely Powerful Capybaras, Cat Needs, Airborne Justice & Eternum EX”

As more indie titles make their way from PC to consoles, PlayStation 5 players are being treated to a diverse mix of experiences that highlight just how broad the gaming landscape has become. From colorful physics-driven sandboxes to retro-inspired shooters and tranquil puzzle challenges, recent ports showcase both variety and personality. In this roundup, we take a look at three very different games that have recently landed on Sony’s platform: the slapstick antics of Wobbly Life, the frantic Lovecraftian combat of Forgive Me Father 2, and the calming, detail-oriented puzzles of Tiny Lands. Each offers its own spin on familiar ideas, making for a lineup that spans lighthearted co-op chaos, intense old-school action, and thoughtful, meditative gameplay. Continue reading “Port roundup: Wobbly Life, Forgive Me Father 2 & Tiny Lands”

The past few months have seen a steady stream of indie titles making the leap from PC to PlayStation 5, giving console players a chance to experience some of the more distinctive projects from smaller studios. From the acrobatic combat and retro-futuristic world of Robots at Midnight to the moody road trip of Heading Out, these ports highlight a range of ideas that don’t easily fit into standard genre boxes. There’s also room for multiplayer mayhem in Fling to the Finish, which thrives on chaotic co-op antics, and a retro throwback in SF3RA, a precision platformer with old-school flair. Together, they showcase the eclectic variety of recent PS5 arrivals, each carrying over both the strengths and quirks of their original releases. Continue reading “Port roundup: Robots at Midnight, Heading Out, Fling to the Finish & SF3RA”

Indie gaming continues to deliver a steady stream of small-scale experiments, quirky ideas, and nostalgic throwbacks – sometimes charming in their simplicity, other times frustrating in their lack of polish. This roundup highlights four recent PlayStation 5 releases that fit squarely into that space, each offering its own spin on familiar genres. From sewer-dwelling survival horror and minimalist puzzle hacking to candy-coated retro platforming and jet ski racing with the Smoots, these titles cover a wide spectrum of styles. The question, as always, is whether they manage to rise above their budget roots and leave a lasting impression. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Zooparasite, CORE.SYS, Candylands Journey & Smoots Crazy Wave”