MOP’s Justin has joked, darkly, that the Ashes of Creation fiasco is shaping up to be the next-gen 38 Studios, and I am sad to admit he is probably right – it’s another failed MMORPG that we’ll be stuck talking about for the next 10 years thanks to lawsuits and countersuits that most definitely will […]
Star Trek Online’s Chimerans prove to be more adaptive foes after this past week’s patch: “You will now see them gaining resistance to all damage types, once per damage type they receive.” Yeah, good luck with that you non-adapting space captains! And this is just the beginning of the rest of the news! Read on for a […]
Boy, people in space get angry, huh? That’s the takeaway from Star Wrath, a new game in close beta that hits that good old-fashioned PvPvE extraction drum for appeal. If you want to extract from space but you are also extremely angry about it for various reasons, maybe it is exactly what you’re looking for. Meanwhile, Time […]
Welcome back to yet another roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news! We’ve got quite a bit to cover today, so let’s not waste too much time with a preamble and hop right into this list of headlines. Regime change at Microsoft Gaming and Xbox: According to reporting at IGN this afternoon, Microsoft Gaming CEO […]
Last week, YouTuber Ross Scott shared an update on the Stop Killing Games movement and its upcoming visit to the European Union Commission, which will see the campaign officially provide the over one million signatures of a citizens initiative as well as provide representatives an opportunity to talk with the Commission about the shutdown of […]
Unless you’re on Instagram, you may have missed the news that Equinox Homecoming has launched a demo on Steam – we sure had, anyhow, before a reader tipped us off and we found the announcement buried on Reels, rather than on Steam itself or other social media. Perhaps by the time this post is live […]
We’ve officially made it through January, which means it’s time to look ahead to February — the shortest month of the year, the month of love, and one that’s still packed with exciting indie releases. Rather than getting caught up in what that might mean philosophically, we’re focusing on what matters most: the games.
To help you plan your month, we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting indie titles launching in February that are well worth keeping on your radar.
MENACE delivers deep, turn-based tactical RPG action in a gritty sci-fi setting from the developers behind Battle Brothers. You command a strike force of marines, mercenaries, and specialists as you respond to distress calls across a chaotic frontier system. Along the way, you’ll tackle a mysterious alien threat. Expect detailed squad management, diverse battlefields, and strategic decisions that will keep you thinking.
Mewgenics comes from the indie minds behind The Binding of Isaac. Here, you’re tasked with breeding the ultimate army of cats. Things will get weird, grim, and a little grotesque, but the gameplay promises to be a lot of fun. Its roguelike, turn-based tactics structure offers plenty of memorable moments and space to experiment with powerful builds.
ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN is all about fast, flashy, and unapologetically violent action. You play as Romeo Stargazer, fighting for survival across space and time. With a variety of devastating weapons and abilities at your disposal, you’ll need to stay on your toes. This one’s intense and made for players who love action turned all the way up.
High On Life 2 returns with the chaotic, comedic action that made the first game a cult hit. A mysterious threat puts you in danger, sending you across the stars to uncover a sinister conspiracy. You’ll blast your way through vibrant worlds while using a skateboard for fast, fluid traversal. Its hyperactive combat and offbeat style make it a must‑play for fans of irreverent shooters.
Astrobotanica takes a more relaxed approach. You play as an alien exploring Earth as it existed three hundred thousand years ago. You’ll scan and explore, build a base, grow crops, and brew tonics to survive. With its charming visuals and slower pace, it’s perfect for players who enjoy a calm survival experience.
Dead in Antares puts you in charge of a group of survivors stranded on an alien planet. With Earth facing collapse, your goal is to determine if humanity can survive elsewhere. You’ll manage resources, mental health, and relationships. Tough decisions and emotional moments await at every turn.
Demon Tides is a vibrant open-world platformer where you explore vast oceans and transform between forms to uncover hidden secrets. Its smooth movement, striking visuals, and open-ended exploration give it the feel of a high-quality indie take on a classic platforming formula.
Mobile gaming giant Scopely will acquire a majority stake in the Istanbul-based development studio behind popular new puzzle game “Pixel Flow!”, which has been played by more than 10 million people globally since launching last year. The studio, formed just last year, was founded by CEO Kübra Gündoğan and CTO Emre Çelik. Launched shortly after, […]
Mattel, Inc, in agreement with its joint venture partner NetEase, has announced it will acquire full ownership of the Mattel163 mobile games studio. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of Q1. Founded in 2018, Mattel163, a global game studio, has developed games based on iconic Mattel brands including Uno!, Uno Wonder, […]
Welcome to 2026. We’ve officially defeated 2025 and moved on to the next level, and if life really is the ultimate co-op game, we’re sure there are plenty of boss battles waiting for us. As always, a new month means a fresh batch of indie games to get excited about, and January is bringing a seriously varied line-up.
Here are some of the coolest indie PC games launching this month.
This month’s survival game comes with some serious visual flair. StarRupture drops you onto a constantly changing alien planet where you’ll gather resources, build up a base, and fend off enemies in FPS combat. It feels like a mash-up of Satisfactory and Sanctum 2, which is a pretty exciting combination. It’s also from the team behind Green Hell, and that alone makes it worth keeping an eye on.
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a psychological horror game exploring isolation and the darker side of online culture. Expect eerie environments, unsettling imagery, and a heavy focus on atmosphere. It looks like the kind of horror experience that sticks with you long after you stop playing.
Tailside: Cozy Café Sim puts you in the fluffy paws of a fox running a café for the locals. Brew coffee, make latte art, decorate your space, and keep customers happy as you go about your day. It’s charming, laid-back, and exactly the kind of cosy game you might want to kick the year off with.
Hooded Horse are once again coming for your free time with Nova Roma. This city builder has you managing your people, supplies, and even the gods themselves as you shape your empire. There’s a surprising amount of depth here, too, including systems like running water, letting you get as detailed as you want with your city planning.
The Spirit Lift is a horror-tinged roguelike deckbuilder set in a haunted hotel. It’s packed with creepy enemy designs, strong ’90s vibes, and plenty of mysteries to uncover. You’ll choose from classic character archetypes to build your team and see how long you can survive the horrors waiting inside.
Steel Century Groove is a rhythm-RPG where giant mech battles play out to the beat. Timing your moves is key as you unleash stylish attacks and try to outplay your opponents. Between battles, you’ll get to know your team, tackle mini-games, and work your way toward the big leagues.
Cairn is all about the climb. This survival-focused game has you carefully scaling a massive mountain, managing stamina and planning every move along the way. There’s no combat here – just you, the rock face, and the constant risk of falling if you make a mistake.
Closing out the month is I Hate This Place, an isometric survival horror game dripping with ’80s vibes. Based on a comic book series, it fully leans into that style with on-screen sound effects and bold visuals. Spend your days scavenging and crafting, then fight for your life each night as the real horrors come out to play.
It’s been a truly incredible year for indie games, with an almost absurd number of releases and more than a few genuine all-timers among them. Nearly every month in 2025 has delivered a new indie game that completely captured players’ attention, and the indie scene has felt more creative, ambitious, and exciting than ever before.
We’ve somehow narrowed things down to ten of our favourite indie games of 2025, which unfortunately means plenty of phenomenal titles didn’t make the cut. We’re also refusing to rank them, because choosing between favourites feels cruel and unnecessary. You wouldn’t ask us to do that. Legally, you can’t ask us to do that. Anyway, let’s get into the list.
Blue Prince
Blue Prince had players everywhere slipping into detective mode and learning how to think in entirely new ways. Honestly, notebook and Post-it note sales must have skyrocketed as people tried to connect the dots in this brilliant puzzle game. The constantly shifting manor at the heart of Blue Prince is an absolute joy to explore, and it regularly has you bouncing between feeling incredibly clever and painfully foolish. That balance is the hallmark of a truly inventive puzzle experience.
Skin Deep
Skin Deep let us loose in one of the coolest immersive sims we’ve played in years. You creep around a beautifully designed spaceship, using your wits, the mysterious power of cats, and whatever else you can get your hands on to outsmart a crew of space pirates. You can also dispose of the pirates’ floating heads in a bin, which is reason enough to recommend it on its own.
BALL x PIT is sublime, blending brick-breaking, base-building, and roguelike mechanics into a game that’s dangerously hard to put down. You combine balls to create stronger ones, evolve them into devils, suns, and other wild forms, and mix different characters to create entirely unique playstyles. It’s endlessly satisfying, and the soundtrack absolutely rules.
Megabonk
Megabonk was everywhere at launch, thanks to its ridiculous memes, overpowered builds, and pure chaotic fun. This Vampire Survivors-style indie game stands out by being fully 3D, which might sound like a small change but dramatically alters how it feels. The ability to jump transforms the chaos, making the action feel fresh and dynamic, and it’s no surprise that plenty of players are still coming back to it daily.
It’s been a standout year for indie co-op games, and Abiotic Factor is right near the top. This survival game has you and your friends trying to stay alive inside a research facility that has gone very, very wrong. You’ll explore multiple strange realms to gather resources and fend off escalating threats. The modernised N64-inspired visual style gives it a distinctive and nostalgic charm.
Monster Train 2
The original Monster Train was already exceptional, and Monster Train 2 somehow improves on nearly every aspect. Alongside a brand-new set of clans, you’ll face new enemies, experiment with additional card types, and unlock even more strategic depth. Eventually, the original clans return as well, opening the door to an absurd number of builds and combinations that deckbuilding fans will love.
Haste
Haste is essentially a Sonic the Hedgehog roguelike, built entirely around mastering momentum and movement. You need to flow through levels at high speed, avoiding hazards while chaining abilities to maintain your pace. Even landing jumps correctly matters, and the whole experience feels like a classic arcade game in the best possible way. The music is outstanding, too.
PEAK is, fittingly, peak chaos. While it’s another co-op experience, this one is mostly about surviving your friends rather than the environment. The goal is simple: climb and explore breathtaking locations. In practice, it’s a disaster, and you’re all going to fall constantly. It’s silly, stressful, and hilarious, evoking the same energy as Overcooked as it turns cooperation into chaos and laughter.
StarVaders
StarVaders takes the roguelike formula and applies it to a new genre: turn-based Space Invaders. That pitch might sound strange on paper, but the execution is phenomenal. It’s one of the most inventive roguelikes in recent memory, packed with deep build variety, clever enemy design, and boss fights that constantly force you to rethink your strategy.
Finally, Goodnight Universe comes from the team behind Before Your Eyes, a genuinely stunning indie game you should absolutely play if you haven’t already. Like its predecessor, Goodnight Universe is deeply inventive, using your webcam to let you control a psychic baby facing the unique challenges that come with psychic powers. It’s beautiful, heartfelt, and emotionally powerful. Don’t miss this one.
I’m not exactly surprising anyone when I say that we here on Massively Overpowered love us some Project Gorgon and we would love it even if it didn’t have a launch date, which it hasn’t for a long time… but it does now! January 28th is the official launch date for the game now, meaning that […]
Who’s ready for a big chonky pile of Not-So-Massively game news pieces? You must be since you clicked here, so welcome! Pull up a chair. Read through about some of the most recent updates to the smaller scale multiplayer games in our orbit. Have a cranberry scone and maybe some of this chai. It’s pretty […]
Welcome back to another quick roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news! The UK Games Industry Shadow Council: No, this isn’t a secret society that’s extremely bad about being secret; it’s a self-formed group within the UK games industry sector that has been formed to elevate “voices who would like to identify good and poor […]
Welcome to the end of the year, everyone! Somehow we all got here, seriously, and that means it’s time for our annual roundup of stories and events over the last year. I’m sure that some of these will have people saying that they were not surprised by anything that happened over the course of 2025, in […]
Pokemon Go’s not perfect, and there’s always something to complain about, but the winter Precious Paths season is certainly looking strong in some ways. Yes, there are some very wrong turns ahead, but there’s enough good to light a fire even in this player’s cold heart. Today’s Massively on the Go is here not just to warn […]
We did it, people. We made it to the end of 2025. December is always an interesting one for games. Plenty of folks will be picking up new titles thanks to holiday gifts and those glorious end-of-year sales, but it’s also one of the quieter months for actual releases.
Even with the slowdown, we’re still getting some incredible-looking games. A few of these might even catch you off guard. But let’s stop beating around the bush (presents need wrapping, food needs digesting) so let’s dive into the list. Consider this your cheat sheet for what to ask for money to buy when someone has absolutely no clue what to get you.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is the latest beat ’em up from the powerhouse genre publisher Dotemu. Instead of reviving a single beloved classic, this one comes swinging with 15 different heroes to choose from. Then? It’s time to throw down against the forces of evil with pure comic-book chaos. Look, we’re not expecting the story to rewrite our world views, but the action and artwork look ridiculously good.
Let It Die has been a weird ride ever since 2016. The second game ditched the hack-and-slash to go battle royale, but Let It Die: Inferno looks like a return to its roots: ridiculously over-the-top roguelike brawling. Both earlier entries had potential but never quite delivered. So yeah, we’re hoping this one finally sticks the landing and gives us something satisfyingly chaotic to bite into.
Night Swarm is a vampire-flavoured Survivors-like, which is hilarious considering the genre’s most famous entry avoided vampires for an uncomfortable amount of time. The formula should feel familiar, but the twist here is more character interaction between the carnage. There’s a stronger emotional throughline and deeper character building. It’s different, it’s bold, and we genuinely can’t wait to see if it actually works.
Cloudheim is an absolute looker. It throws you into a post-Ragnarok world where your job is to beat back ancient gods and creeping corruption. Sure, there’s plenty of action, but there’s also a ton of crafting to sink time into. The heavy combo focus should make character-action fans very happy, and the fact it’s co-op? That just sweetens the deal.
FEROCIOUS is a survival-FPS set on a hostile, uncharted island full of jungles, ruins, and carnivorous problems. The twist? Dinosaurs don’t just chase you; you can hijack their brains with the Dino Control Device and make them work for you, too. Attack, scout, haul gear, sneak past mercs — it’s basically prehistoric freelance labour, but with teeth. It’s tense, loud, violent, and looks like pure holiday wish-list fuel.
Skate Story drops you into a surreal Underworld as a glass-bodied demon on a skateboard. Ollie, grind, and blast through warped streets, rescue tortured souls, and skate your way to freedom. Dreamlike visuals, psychedelic soundtrack, and chaotic skating make this one a wildly stylish, existential ride.
In Unbeatable, you play as Beat, leading her band toward freedom in a world where music is rebellion. It blends rhythm gameplay with story-heavy decisions, and the soundtrack is genuinely stellar. If you want to stick it to authority without real-world consequences, this is your moment.
Death Howl is a dark, turn-based card-battler where you play Ro, a grieving mother fighting through the afterlife to save her son. Battle spirits, summon totems, and make every move count in a grim, atmospheric world. Tactical, haunting, and full of weight – this one hits hard.
The first-ever mobile version of Rockstar Games’ “Red Dead Redemption” launched Tuesday on Netflix. Per the streamer’s announcement revealing the game’s mobile debut, “In 2010, the legendary developers of The Grand Theft Auto Series surprised everyone — going from metropolitan criminal syndicates to the Wild West with Red Dead Redemption. If you’ve ever wanted to […]
Rapper Eminem is coming to “Hitman: World of Assassination” in a new Elusive Target Mission titled “Eminem vs. Slim Shady” on Dec. 1. The limited-time mission stars Eminem as himself and his Slim Shady alterego. It sees the Grammy and Academy Award award winning rapper hire assassin Agent 47 to take out Slim and leave […]
The MMO fall season has been a rollercoaster of really great news and really terrible news, and we’ve got a bit of both this week. Not only did the Hytale devs rescue the MMO and platform from the dead with a plan to get it into early access soon, but EVE Online successfully launched Catalyst […]
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