Category: Indie

From eerie VHS tapes to neon-lit shootouts, a few smaller titles have been making their way to PlayStation 5 – each with its own distinctive flavor. Whether it’s the uncanny children’s TV horror of Amanda the Adventurer 2, the haunting rural folklore of Water Delivery, the stylish but uneven gunplay of Murder Inc., or the frantic arcade chaos of RedEx, these ports showcase how indie developers continue to stretch old formulas in new directions. They range from story-driven psychological tension to raw, reflex-based action, offering a reminder that the best surprises often come from offbeat projects landing quietly between blockbuster releases. Continue reading “Port roundup: Amanda the Adventurer 2, Water Delivery, Murder Inc. & RedEx”

The world of budget and indie releases is full of short, focused experiments – some succeed through clever mechanics, others through charm or nostalgia. This latest batch of PlayStation 5 titles covers that entire spectrum, from circuit-building puzzles and physics-driven chaos to retro platforming and a resurrected handheld classic. Electronics Puzzle Lab 2 revisits its logic-based roots with minimal evolution, while Piggly Pagly Boom brings an unexpected dose of lighthearted destruction to the mix. Kotenok offers a quick but uneven climb through pixel-art challenges, and Scurge: Hive revives a forgotten gem with its infection-fueled tension intact. None of these games are aiming for blockbuster depth – but together, they highlight the creative range and mixed fortunes of the indie scene’s smaller, faster, and sometimes stranger offerings. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Electronics Puzzle Lab 2, Piggly Pagly Boom, Kotenok & Scurge: Hive”

Ports often give overlooked indie gems a second life – and sometimes, a new audience discovers just how much they’ve been missing. Recent releases like LAPIN, Lorn’s Lure, Endoparasitic, and Super Mining Mechs all arrive on consoles after making their mark on PC, each bringing a distinct flavor of gameplay and atmosphere. From heartfelt 2D storytelling to punishing first-person climbs and claustrophobic horror, these ports show how diverse smaller-scale gaming can be when freed from platform constraints. Some thrive through refined controls or sharper presentation, others retain their scrappy indie charm – but all offer a glimpse into how far creative design can go when not weighed down by big-budget expectations. Continue reading “Port roundup: LAPIN, Lorn’s Lure, Endoparasitic & Super Mining Mechs”

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”