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Nathan P. Gibson

@nathanpgibson28.bsky.social

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I write about games, technology, movies, and TV. Author of Indie Game Works. Words at: The Independent, EntertainmentNow, Looper, SVG, SlashGear, Escapist Magazine, ScreenRant, Cultured Vultures nathanpgibson.com

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Endling's fox protagonist couldn't think like a human. @herobeatstudios.bsky.social had to rethink core gameplay because a fox wouldn't understand a lever or an exit sign, leading to completely different puzzle design. Learn more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Endling #GameDev

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Planet of Lana spent more than three years searching for funding. @wishfullystudios.bsky.social faced repeated rejections before Thunderful and Xbox helped bring the game to life. Discover more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #PlanetOfLana #GameDev

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tunic's famous "Golden Path" puzzle is the achievement Andrew Shouldice is proudest of. Hearing players finally piece it together means more to him than any award the game has won. Learn more about the game in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Tunic #IndieGame

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Valheim treats Norse mythology as inspiration, not strict history. @irongatestudio.bsky.social's Eikthyr exists in the original myths—but becoming a lightning-spewing monster deer was entirely the team's invention. Learn more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Valheim #GameDev

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ashen began life as a rhythm-combat game with multiplayer set in a bleak world. A44 Games also drew inspiration from Cormac McCarthy's The Road, shaping the relationships between its characters as much as the world itself. Find more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Ashen #IndieGame

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Cairn's mountain is grounded in reality. Rather than creating another stylized sci-fi or fantasy world, @thegamebakers.bsky.social found that real climbers and real mountains were far more inspiring. Find out more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Cairn #GameDev

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Dungeons of Hinterberg takes its cues from the real Alps. @microbirdgames.bsky.social based the town on places like Hallstatt, while many of its monsters and masks come directly from Alpine folklore. Discover more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #DungeonsOfHinterberg #IndieGame

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Eastward began with sketches of a "monster dormitory" inspired by Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City. @pixpil.bsky.social's earliest vision was much darker before the game's whimsical charm emerged. Get more stories like this in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Eastward #GameDev

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

ECHO almost looked completely different. Ultra Ultra lost its original minimalist concepts in a hard drive failure, leading the team toward the bold visual style inspired in part by Tsutomu Nihei's Blame! Learn other stories in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #ECHO #IndieGame

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Journey to the Savage Planet reached Alpha at the exact halfway point by design. @raccoonlogic.bsky.social believes locking that milestone early is one of the best ways to control scope and actually ship a game. Find more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #gamedev #IndieGame

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Before writing a line of code, @herobeatstudios.bsky.social researched real deforestation and climate science. The game's vibrant colours were chosen to make its environmental message hit even harder. Discover more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Endling #GameDev

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Planet of Lana grew from a single illustration. Director Adam Stjärnljus created it back in 2017, and @wishfullystudios.bsky.social still uses that original artwork as the game's iconic key art today. Discover similar stories in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #PlanetOfLana #GameDev

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Tufty McTavish @tuftymctavish.com · 02/09/2026

📬 Received my copy of @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social ”Indie Game Works” today, published by @thamesandhudson.bsky.social I do love me some books and also indie games, so a gorgeous book combining both is 🤗 How many have I played? 📚🎮 #VideoGames 🕹️ #NonFictionBooks 💡📚💙 #BookSky 🦋 #SeptemberBookHaul 📦

A hardback edition of Nathan P. Gibson’s “Indie Game Works” sat on a table. The cover shows a scene from “Planet of Lana”.

A peek inside “Indie Game Works” at the Contents page.

Matching the covert art, a peek inside “Indie Game Works” at the “Planet of Lana” chapter.

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hope you enjoy reading it and find a game or two to try out.

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Read-Only Memory @readonlymemory.com · 28/08/2026

Indie Game Works – A visually drive survey of 50 indie games explored through curated in-game imagery, development artworks, early sketch materials alongside dedicated case studies examining each game's design and development. readonlymemory.com/pages/indie-...

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The earliest areas of Tunic still contain some of Andrew Shouldice's very first 3D models. Their simple look became part of a game that ultimately took nearly seven years to complete. Learn more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #Tunic #IndieGame

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Genesis Noir's puzzles were designed to feel like toys, not brainteasers. @feralcatden.bsky.social cites Windosill as a bigger influence than traditional puzzle games, encouraging curiosity over complexity. Get more in Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #GenesisNoir #IndieGame

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James Wragg @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐘 is launching into Early Access TOMORROW!?! So, if you're a fan of... 🗡️Tactical Combat! 🍄Bizarro Worldbuilding! 📜Narrative Flavour! 🌎Classic World Maps! ...then you're gonna wanna WISHLIST this sucker: store.steampowered.com/app/3940340/...

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Read-Only Memory @readonlymemory.com · 17/08/2026

Painterly dreamscapes, unsettling coastlines, forgotten kingdoms and impossible architecture – venture inside the worlds of Indie Game Works. readonlymemory.com/pages/indie-...

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The lovely people at Impulse Gamer interviewed me about Indie Game Works. You can read it here and get an inside look at how the book was made, what I learned, and where I think the industry is heading. www.impulsegamer.com/nathan-gibso...

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Nathan Gibson Interview (Indie Game Works) - Impulse Gamer

From the early days of modest passion projects on Xbox Live Arcade to the boundary-pushing visual masterpieces of today, the indie game movement has

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

If there's an indie game that changed the way you think about games... Tell me what it is. I'd genuinely love to hear your answers. #IndieGames #gamedev #indiedev #GameArt

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Whether you're a player, developer, artist or simply love games, I hope you'll find something inspiring inside. It's currently on sale: Amazon: 🇺🇸 a.co/d/06MNWXVm 🇬🇧 amzn.eu/d/00IEO99T 🇫🇷 amzn.eu/d/00fL1ghx You can also order it from most bookstores.

Amazon.com: Indie Game Works: Inside the revolution that's transforming how we play: 9780500029718: Gibson, Nathan P., Braben, David: Books

Amazon.com: Indie Game Works: Inside the revolution that's transforming how we play: 9780500029718: Gibson, Nathan P., Braben, David: Books

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Some of the games included in the book are: • Tunic • Valheim • Rain World • Dredge • Hyper Light Drifter • Gris • Abzû • Eastward • Dungeons of Hinterberg • Nine Sols • The Banner Saga • Sable As well as upcoming games like Phonopolis and Morsels.

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The book also features a foreword from Elite co-creator David Braben, helping tell the story of how indie development has evolved since the days of Elite. It perfectly sets the scene for modern indie game development, linking the past to the present.

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Each case study gives a sense of how the games were made, what inspired them, and how the developers approached the creative process. It's packed with exclusive stories you won't have heard or read elsewhere, directly from the people behind the games.

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This isn't a "Top 50 Indies" list. It's a visual celebration of the people who took risks and created games that inspired millions. Inside you'll find exclusive interviews, concept art and development stories from the teams behind these brilliant games.

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Across two years I interviewed the creators of some of the most influential indie games ever made. 50 games. Dozens of developers. Hundreds of pages of artwork, design insights and stories behind the games that changed the industry. Today, Indie Game Works is on sale. 🧵👇

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Indie Game Works includes the likes of Rain World from @videocultmedia.bsky.social, Dredge, GRIS from @nomada.studio, Hyper Light Drifter from @heartmachine.bsky.social, Eastward and 1000xRESIST from @sunsetvisitor.studio #indiegames #gameart #digitalart

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

My book Indie Game Works is currently on sale on Amazon for $37 and £21. It's a visual survey of 50 important and influential indie games from the last 15 years, featuring developer interviews and exclusive artwork. There's also a foreword from Elite co-creator David Braben. #gamedev #indiegames

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Valheim wasn't originally meant to become a Viking survival game. @irongatestudio.bsky.social's Richard Svensson first built it simply to test multiplayer networking—then discovered it was fun enough to keep expanding. Get more in Indie Game Works a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #indiegame #GameDev #art

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Chicken Police was built almost entirely remotely, with the team growing one person at a time. @thewildgentlemen.bsky.social says the project truly came alive once the voice actors finally stepped into the recording booth. Indie Game Works: a-fwd.com/asin-uk=0500... #gamedev #IndieGame #gameart

Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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