Hello Indie Game Fan Reader!

The first half of the 2020s were jam packed full of awesome games, so click above to find out about my Top 50 picks! There's a link to a free PDF with all the games as well as some personal thoughts about this period and the next 5, so get that if you want more of my thoughts!

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We're gearing up for the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase in 2 weeks! It will be a BIG showcase with a whole bunch of titles, so save the date and I'll see you then!

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Best Indie Games Summer Showcase will be returning this year, Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 8AM Pacific!

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​ANIMAL WELL: Design Works - Return to The WELL and take a deeper dive into the enigmatic world of ANIMAL WELL with this latest release from Lost in Cult

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This 200+ page meticulously crafted volume goes in-depth about the game's intricate design and development, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of 2024's most acclaimed indie titles.

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Standard Edition Highlights

• Over 200 pages of exclusive content, including developer interviews, concept art, and insights into the game's evolution.
• Features never-before-seen prototypes and design documents, shedding light on the creative process.
• Includes a very pretty glow-in-the-dark cover!

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Deluxe Edition Extras

• UV-reactive slipcase with a rainbow holographic finish.
• Three art prints
• A save game bookmark
• Four pins in a custom case
• An infinitely looping cassette featuring ambient sounds from the game.
• Hurry! The Deluxe Edition campaign concludes on July 1, 2025, so get it while you can!

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Also available (separately) is the ANIMAL WELL Original Soundtrack Vinyl

• 1LP translucent vinyl
• Side A contains the complete OST, including unreleased tracks.
• Side B offers extended ambient soundscapes

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Use my code BESTINDIEAW to get 5% off all orders site-wide!

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Indie games of interest

1. ​Lost in Random: The Eternal Die - A release date announcement for this Action Rogue-lite spinoff!
2. ​SWAPMEAT - SWAPMEAT
3. ​Anomaly President - A look at gameplay to the follow up to Anomaly Agent
4. ​Dragon is Dead - 1.0 coming in June
5. ​Legends of the Round Table - New trailer for this very unique RPG based on Arthurian Legend

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​See what's coming up in 2025​

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My videos this week

1. ​Grim Dark Games & Cozy Games? (also Metroidvanias) | MORE NEW Indie Game Trailers May 2025 - Nice mix of genres!
2. ​A HIGHLY anticipated title, an Indie icon and more! | Indie Gaming This Week: 12 - 18 May 2025 - A notable 1.0 release of an indie ARPG!
3. ​Top 50 BEST Indie Games of the Decade SO FAR (2020-2024) - BEST Indie Games

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News & Articles

1. ​Giant Bomb is now 100% independent - One of the craziest turn of events
2. ​Bungie confirms the use of stolen art assets in Marathon alpha - Woof
3. ​Haven Studios co-founder Jade Raymond departs ahead of first game debut - I keep hearing the name but it seems like the studios she founded and the projects that her team starts on don't seem to see the light of day.
4. ​Overwatch developers form nearly 200-person union at Blizzard Entertainment - Continuing a trend in Microsoft studios

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Indie Game of the Week

​Black Book - A sick turn based RPG drawing upon Slavic mythology, get this at 65% discount!

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GIVEAWAY WINNER(S)

The winner of the newsletter giveaway for Hadean Tactics is Can L. (kar*********@gmail.com).

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Next week's giveaway is for Lonesome Village, an adorable no-combat puzzle life sim title!

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