The rise of indie developers that picked up the pace last year continues to shower us with their own takes on the established formulas of the modern game industry. Where at times, they show exactly how it’s done right. And what we have today is “First Dwarf,” a game...
The Exit 8 is Now Available on the Nintendo Switch
PLAYISM is proud to announce that we have released The Exit 8, the walking simulator developed by KOTAKE CREATE, for the Nintendo Switch. The Exit 8 is a short but sweet walking simulator inspired by Japanese underground passageways, liminal spaces, and the Backrooms....
Narrative-Driven Tactical RPG Lost In The Open Releases Game Demo
Black Voyage Games is excited to announce the release of the game demo for their upcoming Tactical RPG Lost In The Open, players around the world will have the opportunity to explore the world of the game through a playable demo. Lost In The Open is a masterfully...
Balatro: All-In on a Familiar Fold
“I’m the best you ever seen, Fats. I’m the best there is. And even if you beat me, I’m still the best.” Paul Newman, The Hustler I am not a gambling man, I never was. However, if you count the countless gacha games I played over the years as gambling, then I might be...
Drop – System Breach ~ High Stakes Hacking in a Digital Dystopia
In the hacking world, security is more of a response than a proactive measure. They wait for hackers to attack and then they patch, based on the attacks. - Michael Demon Calce Drop - System Breach is a fast-paced action-strategy hacking simulator....
11 bit Unveils Epic Quest Trailer For Upcoming Isometric RPG The Thaumaturge
11 bit studios and Fool’s Theory invite players to step into the gritty streets of 1905 Warsaw in their upcoming isometric RPG, The Thaumaturge. A melting pot where luxury hotels and notorious bars in the affluent districts of the city pulse with strong drinks and...
2D Exploration & Action Touhou Fan Game Touhou Luna Nights is Now Available
PLAYISM is proud to announce that Touhou Luna Nights, the 2D exploration-heavy action Touhou Project fan game developed by Team Ladybug and WSS playground was released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on January 25, 2024. Alongside the PlayStation release, an...
Indie Spotlight: Va-11 Hall-A
“Time to mix drinks and change lives” - Julianne Natalie “Jill” Stingray Welcome or welcome back to VA-11 Hall-A, the 10th game developed by Sukeban Games and published by Ysbyrd Games, a booze 'em up set in a small bar in the fictional city aptly named...
Hong Meiling Joins the Battle in Valkyrie of Phantasm
PLAYISM is proud to announce that Valkyrie of Phantasm, the fanmade Touhou Project high-speed aerial versus fighter by Area-ZERO (currently in Steam Early Access), has been updated to add the new playable character Hong Meiling. Hong Meiling joins the battle! Meiling...
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell Releases on January 2024
PLAYISM is proud to announce that Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, the culmination of the Momodora series of Metroidvania games by Bombservice, will be released on Steam on January 11, 2024. Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is the culmination of the Momodora series, and takes...