Indie-cent Exposure

28/07/2026

One of the most recognisable pieces of Dungeons & Dragons artwork is coming to the tabletop as a set of metal miniatures.

Independent accessories company Sirius Dice has recreated Larry Elmore’s iconic 1983 Red Box cover with Dragon, Fighter, Magic-User and Thief figures designed for display or play.

Our latest post has the details: https://www.indie-exposure.com/sirius-dice-dd-red-box/

Sirius Dice is recreating Larry Elmore’s iconic 1983 D&D Red Box artwork with four playable metal miniatures launching in September.

27/07/2026

Getting an indie game onto Steam is easy.

Getting anyone to notice it once it is there is another matter entirely.

With more than 13,700 games already released on Steam in 2026 and recent changes reshaping how upcoming titles are promoted, we’ve taken a closer look at whether Valve is making indie discovery harder, or whether personalised recommendations could help niche games find the right players.

Our latest deep dive is live now: https://www.indie-exposure.com/is-steam-hurting-indie-game-visibility/

Steam is more crowded than ever and its discovery systems are changing. Is Valve making indie games harder to find, or could personalisation help?

27/07/2026

Silviya Nebula’s husband is murdered on their wedding night, leaving her to navigate supernatural conspiracies, dangerous relationships and a long list of people who probably know more than they are saying.

The public demo for STARCULT: Night Twisted Age is available now on Steam, introducing an Emotion Palette that can unlock up to 15 dialogue choices depending on how Silviya feels.

Our latest post has the details: https://www.indie-exposure.com/starcult-demo-available-now/

The STARCULT: Night Twisted Age demo is available now on Steam, introducing a dark fantasy murder mystery where emotions unlock new dialogue choices.

24/07/2026

Dead Spin already had our attention through sheer vibe alone, but there’s a lot more going on under the surface too.

We caught up with Strong Monkey Games to talk about cursed chips, dirty boss tricks, abandoned casino horror, and how Dead Spin is carving out its own identity.

Read more here: https://www.indie-exposure.com/qa-strong-monkey-games-on-dead-spin/

We chat to Strong Monkey Games about Dead Spin, a dark roguelite deckbuilder blending slot-machine physics, grimy horror atmosphere, and score-chasing chaos.

23/07/2026

Young love is difficult enough without a ruthless drug cartel taking over your village.

Palm Sugar: A Village Story launches for PC on 12 August, bringing together South Indian culture, pixel-art landscapes, rural weaponry, romance and a rather more dangerous fight to reclaim home.

Our latest post has the details: https://www.indie-exposure.com/palm-sugar-a-village-story-pc-release/

17/07/2026

Independent developers are often told they need the next viral hit. But what if sustainable growth comes from becoming essential to one community instead?

Our latest guest post looks at what indie developers can learn from WOLF Qanawat’s success in the Middle East, from local-first design and meaningful localisation to building ecosystems players actually want to return to: https://www.indie-exposure.com/wolf-qanawat-success-in-the-middle-east/

Neil Casini, Head of Games at WOLF, owner of WOLF Qanawat, shares important lessons for independent developers looking for sustainable growth.

16/07/2026

Machine Party launches on Steam on 30 July, bringing 15 violent party games from Buckshot Roulette creator Mike Klubnika and co-developer GDeavid.

You’ll eat peas against the clock, dodge lethal machinery, shoot at escaping friends and discover whether your relationships can survive an evening of industrial horror.

Our latest post has the details: https://www.indie-exposure.com/machine-party-launches-on-steam-july-30/

Machine Party launches on Steam July 30, bringing 15 violent minigames for two to four players from Buckshot Roulette creator Mike Klubnika and GDeavid.

15/07/2026

Ghost hunting should feel a little smoother from 21 July. Phasmophobia’s upcoming update adds direct equipment keybinds, camera improvements, faster interactions, a reworked Willow Street and one completely redacted new ghost.

Our latest post looks at what actually matters: https://www.indie-exposure.com/phasmophobia-quality-of-life-update/

Phasmophobia’s quality-of-life update launches on 21 July with a reworked 13 Willow Street, a mysterious new ghost, improved evidence collection and more.

09/07/2026

No more new PlayStation discs from 2028 is not just a story about convenience. It is also a story about ownership, preservation, indie games, smaller retailers, and what gets lost when gaming becomes even more digital than it already is.

We’ve taken an indie-centred look at Sony’s move in our latest post: https://www.indie-exposure.com/sony-to-go-digital/

08/07/2026

Dead Spin takes slot machine scoring, drags it into a grimy little horror arcade, and somehow makes it all feel brilliantly tense.

A very strong playtest with a nasty hook, even if one boss currently feels like he is cheating on a truly heroic level.

Our preview is now live at Indie-cent Exposure: https://www.indie-exposure.com/dead-spin-preview/