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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 27m

Eyes On: Deep Siren [Demo Available] A new Lovecraftian game, it's a horror puzzler, fully voiced and they've added a neat mechanic to compliment their sound design with the ability to close your eyes to see if the horrors you experience are real or not. Hand drawn art too! #indiegames #horror

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Deep Siren on Steam

Deep Siren is a Lovecraftian WWII horror fairytale. When the lone survivor of the USS Siren discovers a mermaid while adrift at sea, he finds himself plunged into a world of supernatural horror fathom...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 1h

Today I Played: Cohen 1939 Think of it sort of like Peaky Blinders era Hotline Miami, it's a revenge story where you play as the widow out for blood. I'm about 60/40 on the experience cause the sound balancing is off during 'cutscenes' but I enjoyed my time with it. #indiegames s.team/a/3582120

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today I Played: Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional A survivors-like with nostalgia and it was way more fun than I was expecting, my starting weapon was a bouncing DVD logo and before I knew it, I was shooting FPS counters and taking on the MSN Messenger logo. #indiegames s.team/a/3832490

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today I Played: Fatekeeper I've had this for a hot second but it actually took me awhile to get around to playing it, it's like a modern Dark Messiah in UE5 that somehow looks good and doesn't totally shit the bed like most UE5 games. It's mostly voice acted too! #indiegames s.team/a/2186990

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Eyes On: Eden's Frontier [Playtest Request Available] Frontier Group out of Brazil is working on a Brazil-Japan hybrid ARPG that's supposed to have a deep narrative that is set within the same universe as their manga that recently launched, which is inspired by games of old. #indiegames #demo

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EDEN’S FRONTIER™ on Steam

EDEN’S FRONTIER is an Action RPG inspired by works from the 90s and 2000s. Pixel art + 3D environments, deep narrative, dynamic combat, and exploration, all set in the same universe as its manga! In t...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today I Played: House of Necrosis Have you ever wondered what it'd be like if Resident Evil was a turn based mystery dungeon horror? No? Me either, but it's here and it's actually pretty kick ass, it'll also kick your ass quite easily if you're not careful. #indiegames #horror s.team/a/2005870

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Eyes On: DarkBazaar [Demo Available] For fans of the incremental games, it's a little bare and I think could maybe use a mini-game or two of some sort, but for fans of case openings in Counter Strike, you basically take on contracts for weapon types and spin to win to sell for quota. #indiegames

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DarkBazaar on Steam

A case opening roguelite where you trade illegal weapons on the dark web to pay off a debt... or die.

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today I Played: Master Of Pottery It's moments like this I hate the question of "what kind of games do you play" cause then when I say 'everything' people think i'm joking, I play more games in a year than most people play in TEN. By the way this game is fantastic, you should try it. #indiegames

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Master Of Pottery on Steam

Master of Pottery is a pottery-themed creation + simulation game. Make pottery, open exhibitions, complete orders, train apprentices, run your own showroom and start a relaxing pottery journey.

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Eyes On: The Whisker Watch [Playtest Request Available] Time for a 2-player co-op roguelite where you play as two cats protecting their hooman over night against the ugly void monsters via weapons, gadgets & more! It can also be played solo but they recommend bringing another. #indiegames #cats

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The Whisker Watch on Steam

Paws up, Watchers! Team up as two house cats in a chaotic 2-player co-op action roguelite. Protect your Human after dark, upgrade your mansion by day, smash Void-born monsters, upgrade weapons and com...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today I Played: Dimraeth I'm irritated cause I wanted to endorse checking this game out, then I found out they used AI to write their dialogue, they put so much work into everything else and then decided to cut corners in the worst ways, the dev knows they're in the wrong too. #indiegames

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today I Played: Woodo I might be doing a disservice to Woodo by posting so late in the evening about this game. This is a puzzle/diorama builder with an adorable story that accompanies each puzzle as you fill them out, I could not recommend it more if I tried. #indiegames #cozy s.team/a/2572040

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Eyes On: Grapixo Arte em Guerra It's a a graffiti-vania from a brand new Brazilian studio, it's one of those 2.5D games where your character resides inside of the wall itself, so when you traverse you'll around the corner of the building. No demo currently, but keep an eye out! #indiegames

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Grapixo Arte em Guerra on Steam

Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibran...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today I Played: Blackwood I honestly understand why this John Wick/Retro Rewind game sits at mixed, it's the definition of AA gaming, crazy attention to details to the small and medium things, while the experience largely overall is janky. More about the game below. #indiegames s.team/a/3639070

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Eyes On: Necro Pop [Demo Available] It's giving like Sega Genesis, or Mega Man/Booger Man vibes cause the platforming looks like it's gonna be hard as nuts, but if you're into that sort of arcade-like action platforming this might be up your alley. #indiegames #demo

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Necro Pop on Steam

Necro Pop is an all-new action genre platformer we lovingly refer to as Arcadevania. On your adventure, you will discover new abilities, upgrades, secrets. You can free your ghostly friends using mult...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Today I Played: Welcome To Elderfield Think Strawdew Valley, if Junji Ito decided they wanted to take a crack at it, i'm not too far in myself yet, but there's a lot to love here as both a horror fan and cozy enjoyer. Combat is also turn based! #indiegames #horror #cozygames s.team/a/3195440

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Eyes On: Harbourlight [Playtest Available] You know the drill here with these kinds of games, catch your own fish, farm, slice of life type stuff, but sometimes you really want that when you wanna take a break from the action. The art style might surprise you too. #indiegames #cozygames

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Harbourlight on Steam

Warm light, late nights, one guest at a time. Grow, raise and catch your ingredients, then build each dish by hand across eight flavours, tailored to whoever's at the counter. Listen as your regulars ...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today I Played: Sheepherds! Took a week from talking about games, but we're back with a pretty awesome dog related one that you can play solo or with friends and sheep herd with silly puzzles, or achieve mini-games together, plus I can play an Aussie! #indiegames #dogs s.team/a/3006280

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today I Played: Crimson Moon Your mileage may vary on this game, I didn't have nearly as much an issue and if you're in the market for a Souls-like roguelike but Nightreign is too fast paced, give this one a try. #indiegames s.team/a/4317690

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Eyes On: Cold Abyss [Playtest Request Available] It claims it's a relaxing game, not horror, and is just a deep sea walking sim where you repair internet cables deep under the ocean with no enemies. I think it's lying to us right now, I don't think we're alone down here. #indiegames #horror

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Cold Abyss on Steam

COLD ABYSS is a relaxing and atmospheric exploration game where you repair internet cables on the bottom of the ocean. There are no enemies or other forms of danger down there. Just you.

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today I Sadly Played: Billion Road [De-Listed] This one is a favorite of my wife and I, it's been de-listed for some time now but thankfully the multiplayer still works and it has local co-op. Think Monopoly meets Fortune Street, with wacky mini-games. s.team/a/1163040

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Eyes On: Laser Guy [Playtest Available] It's a Cyclops simulator.... No seriously, that's it.. That's the pitch, avoid blasting your co-workers with your laser beam, that's all. #indiegames

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Laser Guy on Steam

A twin-stick anti-shooter where you’re maneuvering your laser around coworkers trying not to blast anyone. Just another day in the gamedev office!

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today I Played: Dragon Dragon Fire Fire Deluxe Like I said before with Donut Dodo, you don't see many games come across the desk that remind you of a true long last arcade game that never existed but feels like it should've. #indiegames #arcade s.team/a/4177670

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Eyes On: There Are No Ghosts at the Grand [Demo Available] It's a house flipper style renovator/decorator style game on a grander scale and with a scale, Lovecraftian!! It's narrative driven and full of musical numbers too, lookin like a unique time to say the least. #indiegames

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There Are No Ghosts at the Grand on Steam

Inherit a crumbling English hotel and restore it by day—while battling ghosts by night. With a sardonic cat, a talking power tool, and a twisting supernatural plot, this is a musical mystery unlike an...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today I Played: No More Room In Hell 2 Did it launch perfectly? Hell no. Is it perfect now? Hell no, but it's sure as hell a lot more fun now than it used to be. Maybe one of the most interesting infection mechanics i've seen in a zombie game too. #indiegames #horror #zombies s.team/a/292000/

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Eyes On: Luminous Nights [Playtest Available] I know they say they're inspired by Tales of 1001 Arabian Nights, but let's be real it should say inspired by Kingdom Hearts first and foremost and then Arabian Nights, cause this is 1,000% Indie Kingdom Hearts and i'm not mad at it. #indiegames

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Luminous Nights on Steam

Embark on a HeartsLike action-RPG inspired by 1001 Arabian Nights. Master fast-paced melee combat and powerful magic, unlock new abilities and weapons, explore the mystical city of Noor through 3D pla...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today I Played: Eslabong I don't play Auto-Battlers all that often, but this one is a rare exception and man is it a damn good one, you can also technically take control, hire arena gladiators from a slew of different classes and wage war in the arena. #indiegames s.team/a/4560660

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Eyes On: Fallen Symphony [Demo Available] Someone took their love for old school JRPGs and their love for Brawlers and mashed them into a 2.5D 16bit fusion of goodness. I got high hopes here! store.steampowered.com/app/2298660/... #indiegames #JRPG #BeatEmUp #Demo

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today I Played: The One Fish Hesitant to recommend this one as it's recently given me more frustrations than fun times, but i'll still throw it out there for anyone looking for a fun arcadey fishing game with friends. I'll explain the game loop in the comments! #indiegames s.team/a/4883580/

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Eyes On - Eldread: Horrors of a Dark Moon [Playtest Available] Fans of World of Horror rejoice! Someone is making a game in that very same style, but they're covering space and cosmic horror instead, I know a handful of people personally that'll be excited to try this. #indiegame #horror

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Eldread: Horrors of a Dark Moon on Steam

Manage your oxygen levels and navigate a cosmic horror roguelite in a lunar colony. Confront nightmarish anomalies, survive unpredictable text-driven events, and endure the horrors waiting beneath the...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today I Played: Pro Jank Footy Surprised, when I covered this in an eyes on I thought for sure it was gonna be a football style arcade game, I somehow ended up with a hysterical AFL game with power ups that can also turn it into a fútbol game. #sports #indiegames s.team/a/3621330

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Pro Jank Footy on Steam

Pro Jank Footy is an over-the-top arcade comedy-sports game. Score goals to unleash game-changing power-ups, build a deck of absurd abilities, and tackle a season where no two matches are ever the sam...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Eyes On: The Unworthy [Demo Available] A horror game based on the testimonial of a person who came back from the dead and believed they had just survived Hell, the game poses the question what if Hell has already passed Judgement when you come back to life? #indiegame #Horror

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The Unworthy on Steam

What if Hell made a mistake? Based on the testimony of a man who survived clinical death, this cinematic psychological horror challenges you to confront your fears and fight your way back to life, whi...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today I Played: Sludgineers If you're a fan of shorter games (I know i'm starting to be) this one is straight forward enough, you run a clean up company from your van sucking up purple sludge with a vacuum, eventually you'll upgrade to donors and other tools as well. #indiegames s.team/a/4073860

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Eyes On: Seaside Wash [Playtest Available] You play as maybe the only monkey not related to Luffy, in this cozy job simulator where you'll use your stretchy arms and do maintenance work on ships to upgrade your tools, your business and your very own ship. #cozy #indiegames

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Seaside Wash on Steam

Seaside Wash is a cozy job simulator where you clean, repair, and restore ships from rust and barnacles to pristine condition. Upgrade tools, grow your business, discover rare finds, build your own sh...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today I Played: How To Fish This is a fun with friends fishing game. You'll catch them, shoot them in a very arcadey fashion and then sell them, or turn special ones in for customization items, there's also a roulette table to gamble your catches. #indiegames s.team/a/4001890

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Eyes On: They Are Here [Demo Available] I have been WAITING for this game to come out for a good while now, i'm starting to see it pop up in places which is giving me hope that we're closing in on a release! It's honestly one of the better alien horror games i've tried. #indiegames #aliens

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They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror on Steam

A first-person alien abduction horror game inspired by cult sci-fi thrillers. In this cinematic, story-driven experience, play as local journalist Taylor Fox, sent to investigate chilling reports of u...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Today I Played: The Lantern of the Laughless Saint Is it pretty? Hell no, but it's an absolutely fantastic modern callback to its inspiration from Morrowind, so if you need a single player/co-op RPG that does it well? I recommend looking at this one. (Two thumbs up.) #indiegames s.team/a/3849000

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today I ALSO Played: Slayblade It's finally out and oh my god, it's as fun as I wanted it to be. Runs don't usually last all that long and it's not super difficult, but man does it nail that blading gameplay and for less than $5, I can give it a solid two thumbs up. #indiegames #beyblade

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Eyes On: Insert Disc [Playtest Request Available] Well they've gone and done it, they've gamified the DVD logo bouncing around the screen, thrown in some pegs to help it bounce around and get power ups and upgrades. If you like deckbuilding and point go up games, this is it. #indiegames #DVD

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Insert Disc on Steam

A DVD screensaver inspired roguelike where you flick the logo inside your CRT TV and hit pegs to rack up tons of points. Endless bouncing among the stars and chill ambience combine for a mind-numbingl...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today I Played: Afallon So this one is in the vein of yesterday's recommendation but not as well rounded just yet, but instead of a single player Everquest experience, this one goes for more of a WoW approach, it's a bit jankier but the dev has clear passion. #indiegames s.team/a/2597810

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Eyes On: Palace of a Thousand Curses [Demo Available] Hoo-hooo boy, getting some real En Garde! vibes here in the best way possible only this time in 2.5D! I always try to prop up swashbuckling games when I get the chance, especially after En Garde made such a mark on me. #indiegames #demo

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Palace of a Thousand Curses on Steam

Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling p...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Today I Played: Erenshor In the rise of private server MMOs running locally w/AI bots so companies can't rip away progress from players, there are a few Indies are a similar concept so you don't have to deal with toxic communities only they don't use AI-powered bots! #indiegames s.team/a/2382520

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Eyes On: Pin-Crawl [Demo Available] "I'm not a pinball guy" He says as both recommended games today are pinball related, shut up me. Check out this fairly awesome dungeon crawling pinball game I came across, I respect the pixel art too! #Indiegames #Demo

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Pin-Crawl on Steam

Pin-Crawl is a dungeon crawling pinball rogue-lite! Bop, bash and dash your way through a dungeon of weird and wacky foes as you collect abilities and upgrades on your way to defeating the Evil Sorcer...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Today I Played: Cult of PiN Listen i'm not normally a pinball kind of guy, but this one takes that and slaps some Lovecraft into it, then sprinkles it with some rogue-like dust. It hits the neurons and I actually enjoyed it, like a lot actually.. #indiegames #pinball s.team/a/3144340

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Eyes On: The Money Man This one is for the fans of Paper's Please type games, only instead of interviewing people you're in charge of identifying money paid out to an organized crime family that runs New York. Inspect bills and catch the fakes, someone you love is on the line. #indiegames

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The Money Man on Steam

In a speakeasy backroom, you verify cash paid to a crime family, using tools and guides to spot counterfeits and expose liars. A century ago, the wealthy fled to Mars. Earth is rotting, and the underw...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Today I Played: Big Walk This game is an experience and the puzzles are fairly deep and require communication with at least you and one other, but up to as many as you want and they often leave you feeling smarter at the end. But boy are you gonna get lost. #indiegames #puzzle s.team/a/1478500

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Also can we talk about the fact that Acclaim Inc. has went through multiple reinventions since the Entertainment days where it filed for bankruptcy, which then led me down a rabbit hole to find out that TNA/AEW Jeff Jarrett is on the advisory board. And they focus on Indies, wtf?

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Eyes On: Big Boy Boxing [Playtest Request Available] I think we have a new Punch-Out style game on our hands that isn't actually gonna suck and that has me cautiously excited, it's got some wacky looking boss fighters too. #indiegames #Punch-Out #Retro

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Big Boy Boxing on Steam

Big Boy Boxing is an energetic Boss Rush game inspired by Punch-Out!!, featuring fluid gameplay, wacky comedy, special abilities, stylized hand-animated pixel art, and a retro banger soundtrack!

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Today I Played: Katanaut Wait a minute, have I never talked about Katanaut? I know some of you are sick of roguelike/lites, but I can promise you there is fun to be had in this Vania style where the combat is fan-fuckin-tastic and the variety is heaps. #indiegames s.team/a/3032830

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Eyes On: Dungeon Lurker [Demo Available] Sort of wish their title card reflected their art style, their art is way more Sega Genesis/Saturn than whatever is going on there. It's a roguelike but all 30 levels are handcrafted, combat looks to have thought put into it as well! #indiegames

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Dungeon Lurker on Steam

Fight your way into the depths of a cursed dungeon in Dungeon Lurker, a retro action roguelike with a dark twist. Uncover a sinister secret connected to your past as you plunge into a world of dark ho...

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The Indie Boss @bosskernel.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Today I Played: GRAIN ROT Admittedly I don't know if the name does it any favors, but the game is oozing charm with it's junkpunk aesthetic, think the movie 9 meets the movie Robots. Due to text limits i'll describe the game loop in the comments! #indiegames s.team/a/4450620

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