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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head

@jamesmisc.bsky.social

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I love sharing indie games with people, so I make videos about it. If you also like anime, hip hop, or video games, I'm your guy 🤝🏻. All socials: linksta.cc/@JamesMISC 📧 jamesmisctwitch@gmail.com Bay Area, CA, born and raised.

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yo, if you're looking for dope, fresh, underrated indie games, I made a video of some to check out: youtube.com/watch?v=TpeowB… #indiegames #gaming #videogames

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Cursemark (@clydegames.bsky.social) is a dark fantasy, exploration-focused roguelite with SICK ability customization and secrets to discover. It’s dope and you should check it out: youtu.be/AlpXuExZdN0 #IndieGame

Dark Fantasy Exploration Roguelite With CRAZY Buildcrafting | Cursemark (Early Access)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Ignitement by @soerbgames.bsky.social is a bullet heaven roguelite with some of the dopest fire VFX I've seen in a game... he's fr COOKIN up something special. Check it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l26... #IndieGame #Roguelite #BulletHeaven

The Visuals in this Bullet Heaven Roguelite are Straight HEAT | Ignitement (Demo)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Enter the Chronosphere (Early Access) by @effortstar.bsky.social has inventive guns, a vibrant aesthetic, and an interesting but challenging Superhot-style premise. It's dope, and you should play it. s/o to @popagenda.co for the key! Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW6H... #IndieGame

The Weaponry is NUTS in this Sick Superhot-style Roguelike | Enter the Chronosphere (Early Access)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

TOTALLY hidden gem indie Mina the Hollower (@yachtclubgames.bsky.social) is a master class in a retro-inspired action adventure game in a Bloodborn(ish) package with modern polish. I struggle against the first two bosses here: youtu.be/18cH5BKSYMw?... #IndieGame

GBC-Inspired Bloodborne Action-Adventure That's PIXEL PERFECT | Mina the Hollower

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Sophie @sophiebaybey.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

no more mass appeal

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Well Dweller (by @kylethompsondev.bsky.social is a dark fairy tale inspired metroidvania where you’re a tiny bird with a matchstick… and it’s LIT. You should check it out: youtu.be/dhQkiil_LO4 #IndieGames

Face Horrors With a Matchstick in this Dark Fairy Tale Metroidvania | Well Dweller (Demo)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Blast Judgment (@gameshaped.com) not only has a dope title, but also a 90s FPS/Dark Fantasy aesthetic, punchy combat, and character build variety. I’m def ready for the full release. It’s gonna be FIRE. Check it: youtu.be/Cvn0Tjo9_tQ?... #IndieGames #Roguelite #Roguelike

Quake Meets Roboquest in this SLICK Dark Fantasy Roguelite FPS | Blast Judgment (Playtest)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Folder Dungeon (@ravernt.bsky.social) is a dope OS style dungeon crawler roguelike with a striking aesthetic and wild synergies to discover. s/o to @2leftthumbs.bsky.social for putting me on! Peep here: youtu.be/BFhdf-5QE9I?... #IndieGame #IndieCreators #Roguelike

OS Themed Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Where You MUST Break The Game | Folder Dungeon (Playtest)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Hey I’m still alive. Here’s another vid on the new[er] content in the snow digging roguelite (courtesy of @digitalbandidos.bsky.social) where you’re a frog (it’s pretty CHILL): youtu.be/YHiu56O5E3s #IndieGame #IndieCreators

Who Knew a Snow-Digging Roguelite Could Be This LIT? | FROGGY HATES SNOW

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Based AND looks like a banger? I’m in there.

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Let Them Come: Onslaught (@tuataragames.com) is a sci-fi bullet heaven with atmosphere and a thumping OST. Its polish and somewhat interesting metaprogression make it stand out. s/o to @digitalbandidos.bsky.social for the key! Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgrS... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

This SUBLIME Sci-Fi Bullet Heaven is Polished to a T | Let Them Come: Onslaught

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Pluto (Siege Wizard) is a hand-drawn, dark fantasy, roguelike deckbuilder with unique spellcasting. The aesthetic is grotesque in a dope way... oh, and you have to escape wizard jail to attend your niece's bday. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzx7... #IndieGame #IndieCreators #Roguelike

A Weird Roguelike Deckbuilder With BRILLIANT Spell Mechanics | Pluto

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

For the most part, my sarcastic nature makes me resistant to dumb/negative YouTube comments. My thing is: if people were less snarky or smart-assed about pointing out gameplay mistakes, we’d all be better off. ESPECIALLY to strangers. Idk you fools, so don’t talk crazy to me.

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Dice a Million (@countlessnights.bsky.social) is a DOPE "numbers go up" game. It's got charm, busted synergies, and a BANGER of a main theme that remixes every stage. s/o @2leftthumbs.bsky.social for the key! Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1jZ... #IndieGame #IndieCreators #Roguelite

Reach 1 Million or DIE Trying (It's a Dice Rolling Roguelite) | Dice A Million

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Steam Next Fest is here this week and I have to go to work the whole time. SMH.

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

TORSO TENNIS (@toomuchtomato.bsky.social) is a limb-grafting tennis roguelike with a unique aesthetic. It's fast-paced, challenging, and has plenty of style... for $5 it's a STEAL! Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKz6... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

Graft Limbs to Be a Tennis GOD in This Wild Roguelike! | Torso Tennis

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

FROGGY HATES SNOW (@thatsserge.bsky.social) is a meditative survival roguelike that balances CHILL vibes with fun combat. And you're a frog, so it's LIT. It has a lot of potential; I can't wait for the full release. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHo2... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

A CHILL Roguelike Where You Dig Snow, Get Loot & Fight Foes | Froggy Hates Snow (Demo)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Underboard (Headless) is a fun and challenging roguelite autobattler where you build a squad and make big brain moves. It slapped me around, but it's dope. Check it (s/o @2leftthumbs.bsky.social for the key!): www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmC... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

A Roguelite Autobattler With RIDICULOUS Replayability | Underboard

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Winnie's Hole (@twicedifferent.bsky.social) is a weird and addictive roguelite deckbuilder wearing the skin of Winnie the Pooh but with body horror. It's... surprisingly hella good. See the hole for yourself: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJsG... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

Winnie the Pooh Roguelite Where You Dive DEEP in Winnie's Hole (Early Access)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Yo, I’m still here. Still (kinda) putting out videos. Lost motivation but still want to make some “content”. Woes of the world lmao.

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Just finished the entire The Expanse book series over the last 2.5 weeks after not reading a single book or novel for YEARS and… why didn’t anyone tell me to read these sooner wtf man.

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Dunjungle (@brubomb.bsky.social) is a Dead Cells-inspired action roguelite that still boasts its own distinct identity. Plus, the monkey minions are adorable. Check it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ntx... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

Monke Action Roguelite With CRAZY Build Potential & Variety | Dunjungle (1.0)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Angeline Era (@angelineera.bsky.social) is a gorgeous, nonlinear action-adventure game where you bump enemies to attack! It's challenging, but exploration is MAD rewarding. I had a great time checking it out. See it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHj1... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

Secrets GALORE In This Nostalgic Bumpslashing Action Adventure! | Angeline Era

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Kingdom of Night (Friends of Safety), published by @dangen-ent.bsky.social, is an 80s horror film ARPG with amazing atmosphere. There are some minor bumps, but if you love ARPGs and this aesthetic, then this one's for you. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pxG... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

This 80s Horror Flick Action RPG Has UNREAL Atmosphere | Kingdom of Night

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Tryna really lock in and edit this Kingdom of Night video and for some reason I just can’t bring myself to sit down and finish it. Help. 😭

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Comment from my recent Neon Inferno video. Do YouTube commenters TRY to be this stupid, or do y’all think it comes naturally? I forget there are socially deficient people that exist on the internet sometimes.

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Neon Inferno (ZenoviaInteractive) is a gorgeous pixel art, side-scrolling run 'n gun game with a cyberpunk aesthetic. It's challenging yet slick, with its innovative foreground/background combat. See it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxXI... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

STYLISH Cyberpunk Run n Gun Game With An Amazing Soundtrack | Neon Inferno

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Identifile by @gearbytegames.bsky.social (s/o to them for the key!) is a cursor-based, desktop-based roguelite with plenty of charm (and wrist movement, hello) and style. It's hella fun, esp when you unlock more cursors! Check it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PUJ... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

A Desktop Crawler Roguelite Where You're the ULTIMATE Cursor | Identifile: Desktop Dungeon

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Xenopurge (@traptics.bsky.social) is a tactical autobattler roguelite where you command troops from your desk that recently hit its 1.0 launch. It's an immersive experience like no other. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-ci... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

HIGHLY Immersive Alien Infestation Command Center Roguelite | Xenopurge 1.0

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Demonschool, by @necrosoftgames.com, is a horror-ish tactics RPG where you fight gross demons in college. It's stylish and hard to master, BUT you can rewind turns. It's dope. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0ow... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

Stylish School Life Tactics RPG Where You Fight Gross Demons | Demonschool

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Morsels by Furcula, published by @annapurna.com, is a quirky creature collector roguelite with a unique art style and an ethereal OST. I've been waiting for this one. Despite being nebulous at times, it's a BANGER. Check it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbOt... #IndieGames #IndieCreator

A Monster Collector Roguelite With Zany Visuals & A FIRE OST | Morsels

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Clawpunk (KittensInTimespace) is a platformer where you play as cats with unique abilities and blast through destructible environments. It's a feast for your eyes (and reflexes). S/o to @deadgoodmedia.bsky.social for the key! Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMf3... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

A Roguelite Platformer With ABSURD Levels of Destruction | Clawpunk

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Verho - Curse of Faces (Kasur Games) is a Kingsfield-inspired RPG with modern sensibilities. It has amazing atmosphere, a sense of exploration, and just looks sick af. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vASR... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

1st Person RPG With PSX Aesthetics Left Me in CONSTANT Awe! | Verho: Curse of Faces

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Die for the Lich, from @monovoid-co.bsky.social, published by @2leftthumbs.bsky.social, is a dark fantasy dice chucking roguelite with a SAUCY art style. It's damn hard, but hard to put down. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEIW... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

This Dice Building Roguelite's Art Style Alone Had Me HOOKED | Die for the Lich

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Brew by @snowleafstudios.bsky.social is a charming action roguelite that kinda reminds me of Ratchet & Clank, if it had flexible potion crafting and slightly more color. Some rough edges, but it's still fun as hell. Check it here: youtu.be/7C1R4ZTuAmw?... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

If Ratchet & Clank Was A Charming Potion Crafting Roguelite | Brew

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Cursemark by @clydegames.bsky.social is an exploration-focused action roguelite with a gorgeous dark fantasy aesthetic, secrets, and a spellcrafting system with potential. It's also challenging as HEYLLL. See it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGEz... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

An Exploration Action Roguelite With Spellcrafting Potential | Cursemark

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

YO (to the 2 ppl that see my tweets). I’m not dead. I try to have at least one video a week, minimum but life and demotivation has been kickin my ass. Not that I don’t have vids in the vault just been lazy lmao.

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I played the Slots & Daggers Demo (by @friedemanna.bsky.social) and it has some of the smoothest, most satisfying visuals and sound design. It's a "turn-based" slot machine roguelite with tons of style. Watch me play it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z2i... #IndieGame #IndieCreator

"Turn-Based" Slot Machine Roguelite With UNREAL Game Feel | Slots & Daggers (Demo)

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

10 games to get to know me.

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Mohrta (@scumhead.bsky.social) is one of the most visually unique games I've seen in a while. It uses off-kilter color palettes and bizarre art direction, and it all looks dope af. AND it's made on GZDoom. See my 1st impressions here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYl3... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

A Soulslike Boomer Shooter With INCREDIBLY Unique Visuals | Mohrta

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Ball x Pit (@ballxpit.com) gotta be one of the most addictive roguelites I’ve played this year. The gameplay loop is immaculate; brick breaking, base building, ball fusing—it combines so well. Check it out: youtu.be/cZeh1YxTjkM #IndieGame #IndieCreators

A Chaotic Roguelite Where You Play With Balls, and it’s FIRE | Ball x Pit

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Someone blasted through a red light today on my way from leaving work and nearly ruined my entire weekend. Don’t be fuckin stupid. Drive like a normal human being. Damn.

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Dragenas (@dragenas.bsky.social) is an atmospheric action game with a style inspired by Hyperlight Drifter. Though the combat is akin to Joust, it adds its own twist. It's wild how underrated it is, with FIVE Steam reviews! Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xewu... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

An Atmospheric "Joust-like" That's a TRUE Indie Hidden Gem | Dragenas

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Absolum’s (@dotemu.bsky.social) art is breathtaking. Don’t let that fool you though. It’s a challenging roguelite beat ‘em up, yet the branching paths and meta progression make new runs feel fresh. Check it: youtu.be/X-mrhc8m-fQ?... #IndieCreators #IndieGame #Roguelite

This GORGEOUS Brawler Roguelite is this Year's Best So Far! | Absolum

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Finally got on CloverPit (@panikarcade.bsky.social), a gambling roguelite where you play a cursed slot machine to attempt to pay off your debt. It's so simple, yet... addictive. Vibes are immaculate. Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFMk... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

A Diabolical Slot Machine Roguelite For Gambling Addicts | CloverPit

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Finally got around to Megabonk (@megabonk.bsky.social) and yes… it’s as addictive as they say it is. PLUS more. See my first 3 runs here: youtu.be/NF37kx5KJV4 #IndieGame #IndieCreators #Roguelite

If Risk of Rain Was An ABSURD & Addictive Bullet Heaven | Megabonk

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Mortal Sin💀- Available on Steam! @mortalsingame.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

You should check my #indiegame if you are a fan of: 🪓 Brutal melee combat 🌌 Roguelike dungeon crawling 🔪 Dismembering your enemies 🎲 No two runs the same

JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

CULTIC Ch. 2 by @jasozzgames.bsky.social is the best boomer shooter I've played in recent memory. From the game feel (gunplay, movement) to the atmosphere and tension building, it's all FIRE. s/o to @sandboxstrat.com for the key! Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok2R... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

This Crunchy Boomer Shooter is a MASTERPIECE of Game Design | CULTIC: Chapter Two

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Jackal (by Transhuman Design) is a Hotline Miami-inspired shooter with its own twists. The narrative presentation is slick, it's unforgiving, and the drug-induced spells have potential. It's dope. See it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6F... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

Hotline Miami x John Wick But You're Anubis' Hitman With Spells | Jackal (Demo)

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