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Wylde Flowers: Who Are the Fairhaven Coven's Masked Members?

Multiple witches reside within the Fairhaven coven, using masks to hide themselves, leading to the question of who each person is behind the mask.

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How The Outlast Trials Pays Homage to the Originals

The Outlast Trials are bringing players back to the popular and horrifying world of Outlast. Thankfully, the game hasn't forgotten its roots.

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Indie Battle Royale Deceive Inc. Blends Fortnite & Among Us

Deceive Inc. is bringing players to the biggest genre crossover. See how the game blends Fortnite and Among Us to create a wholly unique experience.

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Humble Games Showcase Highlights the Publisher's New Batch of Games

The Humble Games Showcase highlights the next batch of indie games coming from the publisher, ranging from musical RPGs to beautiful sidescrollers.

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Why AAA Co-op Games Are Failing Where Indies Succeed

AAA games continue to miss the mark on co-op games, the most recent flop being Redfall, while their Indie counterparts succeed.

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Cuphead Fans Will Love Indie Platformer Pizza Tower

Cuphead left many fans craving more nostalgic, fast-paced action games. Pizza Tower is the answer that many gamers are looking for.

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Why Dark Souls Fans Will Love Indie Dungeon Crawler Fear & Hunger's Storytelling

Like Dark Souls, Fear & Hunger doesn't truly hate the player, instead offering the joy of enduring a cruel world and growing from the experience.

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Stardew Valley Fans Will Love Havendock

Havendock has all of the elements that Stardew Valley players love, but also adds a colony management twist to the formula.

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Little Nightmares Fans Will Love This Upcoming Indie Horror Game

Bramble: The Mountain King takes clear inspiration from Little Nightmares while diving deep into Nordic folklore and having fearsome creatures.

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Why D&D Dungeon Masters Should Keep an Eye on Tiny Glade

Tiny Glade is a landscape and castle-building game, making it an excellent resource for D&D; Dungeon Masters looking to craft a new campaign.

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Cult of the Lamb's Massive Free Update Fixes the Game's Biggest Issues

Cult of the Lamb's latest update has expanded the game, giving an excellent opportunity for veteran players to revisit it, or new players to try it.

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Stardew Valley Fans and Dinosaur Lovers Should Keep an Eye on Paleo Pines

Paleo Pines is an exciting, upcoming indie title by developer Italic Pig for those who love cozy RPG simulation games -- and dinosaurs.

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Unboxing the Cryptic Killer Is the Perfect Co-Op Puzzle Game for Escape Room Fans

The latest co-op puzzle game from Eleven Puzzles draws on the style of escape rooms for clean, collaborative, and compelling gameplay.

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Why Diablo Fans Will Love EVERSPACE 2

EVERSPACE 2 is a high-energy action RPG with class and loot mechanics that fans of Diablo will find both familiar and refreshing.

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The 6 Biggest Video Games Releasing in May 2023

May might not be packed with big game releases, but it's still got fans excited with a mix of major first-party titles and smaller fan favorites.

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Homestead Arcana: Tips, Tricks & Strategies for New Players

While Homestead Arcana might look like just another farming sim on the surface, it actually contains many unique and challenging elements.

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REVIEW: Homestead Arcana Turns the Farming Sim Into a Struggle for Survival

Homestead Arcana takes inspiration from farming sims, but its challenging survival mechanics may make it unapproachable for many fans of the genre.

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10 Coolest Games Announced In The April 2023 Nintendo Indie World Showcase

The April 2023 Indie World Showcase made many exciting announcements about upcoming indie releases for the Nintendo Switch.

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If You Enjoyed The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Play Rusty Lake Hotel

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has gamers craving more murderous woodland fun. Rusty Lake Hotel should be their next stop.

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Stranded Deep Has the Worst Ending of Any Survival Game

The indie survival game Stranded Deep offers an escape from its perilous setting -- but it completely botches the landing.

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