Hello Indie Game Fan Reader!

The Next Fest festival will be in the coming week, but some developers have already released their demos, so get a head start with my top picks.

Many videos planned for next week, hope I can get them done! I'm a bit under the weather, the festive period (Lunar New Year) has thrown my rhythm all out of whack, but I'm on the mend and should be all good.

​Upcoming Games of 2026

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​Voodoo Fishin' - It’s all fun and games until the puppets start screaming.

You and up to 3 friends explore a cozy but creepy haunted swamp in search of rare fish and lost loot. Reel in valuable catches, sell your haul, upgrade your tackle, and venture deeper for bigger rewards.

But the swamp hunts back.

Strange creatures stalk the shoreline and move through the fog. Get dragged under or caught off guard, and everything you caught is gone.

🧵 Play as fully handcrafted puppet anglers

🎣 Discover dozens of rare and legendary fish

🐊 Outrun swamp creatures that actively hunt you

🎙️ Proximity voice chat for peak co-op chaos

The demo is live on Steam now. Cast your line and wishlist Voodoo Fishin’ before the swamp keeps it.

Indie games of interest

1. ​Slay the Spire 2 - Release date confirmed for the sequel to THE rogue-lite deckbuilder
2. ​GRIME II - Release date confirmed for this sick souls-like metroidvania
3. ​Devil Daggers 2 -The sequel to an insanely challenging arena FPS is confirmed to be in development
4. ​Repterra - This dinosaur defence RTS has signed with Microprose
5. ​IGTAP: an Incremental Game That's Also a Platformer - As described, weird and interesting
6. ​Witchspire - Demo out now for this witchy survival crafting title.

​God Tier Indie Games​

My videos this week

1. ​The Year in Rogue-lite Indie Games 2025 - 50 of the best from 2025
2. ​MUST PLAY Indie Games | Steam Next Fest February 2026 - Get the jump on the event by trying out these demos!
3. ​Indie Gaming This Week: 16 - 22 February 2026 - Another Big Week
4. ​Indie Gaming This Week: 23 February - 01 March 2026 - A smaller week due to the Next Fest

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​Wolf With Inn - Step into a cozy fantasy tavern simulator where you’re not the typical sword-swinging hero, but a werewolf running your own inn in the mysterious land of Mystmoor. Between exploring the dark forest for ingredients, fulfilling story-driven quests and serving a motley mix of patrons like mushroom folk and mermaids, you’ll balance tavern life with life in the wild in this blend of adventure and management.

• Play as a werewolf innkeeper, exploring Mystmoor by day and operating your tavern by night
• Engage with a cast of unique fantasy folk and bridge divides between factions in a world of dark fairy tales
• Manage rowdy patrons, cook hearty meals and maintain your inn between adventures
• Complete quests and gather ingredients to expand your menu and unlock new recipes

​Wishlist the game on Steam if interested!

Follow the developer on socials:

​https://x.com/thundertale​

​https://www.tiktok.com/@studio_thundertale​https://www.instagram.com/thundertale_studio​https://youtube.com/@thundertalestudio​

News & Articles

Phil Spencer @XboxP3 It’s rare in life to know when a chapter is closing, but after 38 years at Microsoft, that moment has arrived for me. I’ve made the decision to retire and begin the next chapter of my life. It’s a milestone that’s given me a chance to reflect on the incredible journey I’ve been 8:56 PM • Feb 20, 2026 5337 Retweets 58569 Likes Read 3952 replies

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1. ​Xbox head Phil Spencer retires - Big shakeup for Xbox
2. ​Report: Tencent was Highguard's secret financial backer​ - the CEO mentioned "Wildlight was an independent entity operating without the "support of a big organization."" in the past
3. ​Mewgenics has sold 1,000,000 copies - Winning
4. ​Ubisoft’s CEO breaks silence, says the company has ‘multiple’ Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed games coming - I mean, of course right, since those are their cash cow franchises, but it risks oversaturation?
5. ​Ubisoft Toronto hit by layoffs, 40 staff impacted - Oof
6. ​Midsummer Studio (from from Firaxis developers) shuts down without have released their game - Oof
7. ​Sony Shuts Down Video-Game Studio Bluepoint - Oof. Last release was Demon Souls remake

Indie Game of the Week

​Metal Slug Tactics - A wonderful adaption of the run & gun classic into a rogue-lite tactics title, get it at 40% off!

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My name is Clement and I love indie games! As such, I make videos on indie games big and small, highlighting my favorites & supporting developers so that they can make more cool stuff.

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