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FYNG at Gamescom 2026: 50 Hours of Games, and Plenty of Indies in the Mix

If you’ve been trying to keep up with Gamescom 2026 and failing, FYNG is the stream to catch up on. “Find Your Next Game” is GameStar’s marathon showcase running 25–30 August, and this year it’s their biggest yet: over 50 hours of programming broadcast live from a roughly 1,600 m² booth in Hall 7. What … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News 3 days ago

Weird Days: Job Simulator Is Turning Steam Into the Worst Career Fair Ever (Aug 24–31)

Ever wondered what it’s like to work the night shift at a mortuary, sort genetic samples for a shady corporation, or treat a shark’s teeth while it tries to eat you? Steam’s newest festival has you covered. Weird Days: Job Simulator just opened its doors, and it’s stacked with over 100 indie games built around … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News Swordcery 7 days ago

Swordcery – The First Site Giveaway!

Time for our first ever key giveaway on the site, and it felt right to kick things off with Swordcery. About Swordcery Swordcery was one of the very first games added to the site, and a lot has happened since then. Temple Door Games have been grinding away on it, surviving on ramen and dreams, … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News 6 Aug 2026

Tiny Teams Festival 2026: A Celebration of Handcrafted Indie Gaming

The Tiny Teams Festival 2026 is here, and it’s a celebration we absolutely love to see! This special Steam sale event is all about showcasing the incredible work of small, passionate development teams who pour their hearts into creating unique, handcrafted gaming experiences. If you’re looking to discover your next favorite indie game, this festival … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News Swordcery 19 Jun 2026

Interview: Temple Door Games Talks Swordcery, Shark Swords, and Filling Entire Levels with Logs

When a game’s origin story starts with a dream about a giant pizza cutter sword, you know you’re in for something special. We recently caught up with Temple Door Games to chat about their upcoming roguelite Swordcery, a game built around one simple philosophy: more swords is always better. Whether that’s a lightning-infused katana, a … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News Swordcery 29 May 2026

Swordcery drops a new public demo and trailer tomorrow, with 100+ passive relics and a Chainsword reveal teed up

Temple Door Games is dropping a brand new public demo and trailer for Swordcery today, 29th May 2026 at 2pm PST (10pm BST, 9pm UTC), and from the look of the patch notes the studio is sharing, this is not a small touch up. It is a meaningful overhaul of the roguelike’s core loop, and … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News 26 May 2026

Quack Quack Attack opens its closed beta: a pachinko style puzzler with a feathered crew

Chinese publisher HAOPLAY has kicked off the closed beta for Quack Quack Attack, a casual pachinko style puzzler that lands on iOS and Android on 11 June 2026. The beta is live from 21 May until 29 May, and it is the first proper public look at a game that has been quietly building intrigue … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News 25 May 2026

Path of Exile 2 opens up Return of the Ancients with a free weekend and 50% off Early Access

If you have been holding off on jumping into Path of Exile 2, this is the weekend Grinding Gear Games is making it easy to take a look. The studio has confirmed a free weekend for the game’s latest expansion, Return of the Ancients, running from 29 May through 1 June PDT, with a parallel … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News 22 May 2026

How will the steam machine affect indie games

The Steam Machine Era: What It Means for Indie Game Developers When Valve first introduced the concept of Steam Machines back in 2013, the gaming world buzzed with possibility. The idea was revolutionary: bring PC gaming to the living room without sacrificing the openness and flexibility that made Steam legendary. Now, as we see renewed … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News Nimillion – The last expedition 24 Jan 2026

Indie Dev Interview: Nimillion – The Last Expedition

I caught up with Anthony Gatti, solo developer of Nimillion – The Last Expedition, to talk physics-based flight, long development lessons, and why patience is your greatest weapon. From AMIGA nostalgia to a modern metroidvania spaceship adventure, Nimillion has clearly been a labour of love — and a stubborn one at that. Quickfire Round First … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 4 Jan 2026

The Steam Awards 2025: When Players Get It Right, and When They Don’t

The Steam Awards are never perfect, but they are always revealing. They show what players actually cared about, not what marketing departments wanted them to care about. In 2025, that led to some genuinely great wins, a couple of extremely safe choices, and at least one award that feels like it missed the point entirely. … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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News 26 Dec 2025

Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lost Its Game of the Year Award

When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched, it quickly became one of the standout indie releases of the year. Its bold art direction, confident debut, and ambitious scope earned widespread praise, culminating in a Game of the Year win at The Indie Game Awards. That recognition, however, was short-lived. Within days, the award was revoked, triggering … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fyng-at-gamescom-2026-50-hours-of-games-and-plenty-of-indies-in-the-mix/">Continued</a>

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