Indie Insights Vol. 16 – Repairing Fruity Monsters

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The world of indie games is vast and deep and encompasses every genre you can imagine, so much of it is overlooked.

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There’s a joy in discovery. New art, ideas, stories. It’s the best thing we do as humans, and the medium of video games is a way we can all participate in the stories and visions of others.

Maybe it’s because the weather today is smoke, making me focus on the good things people do, or perhaps it’s just because I love video games.

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FRUITBUS – PRE-ALPHA DEMO STEAM Fruitbus is a delightful cooking sim where you must build your menu, discover recipes, and make friends while traveling around in your grandma’s old Fruitbus.

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Fruitbus was only recently announced by Krillbite Studio and isn’t due for release until next year. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a Pre-Alpha build demo has been released on Steam.

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THE REPAIR HOUSE: RESTORATION SIM – STEAM The Repair House comes from Claudiu Kiss (PC Building Simulator) and Quantum Logic Games. In the same vein as PC Building Simulator, The Repair House sees you take on the role of a repair man

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KABARET – DEMO STEAM The world of Kabaret is baffling and beautiful. From Persona Theory Games, Kabaret is based upon Southeast Asian Folklore. You play as Jebat, who has been transformed into a Naga-esque (snake) monster with 30 nights to break his curse.

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Upon reaching Kabaret, you can explore the area and talk to its denizens. Some are willing to greet you. Others are less than enthused by your presence. There are also a few games that you can participate in.

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Indie Insights Vol. 15 – Royal Punk

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Indie Insights Vol. 16 – Repairing Fruity Monsters

The world of indie games is vast and deep and encompasses every genre you can imagine, so much of it is overlooked.

There’s a joy in discovery. New art, ideas, stories. It’s the best thing we do as humans, and the medium of video games is a way we can all participate in the stories and visions of others.

Maybe it’s because the weather today is smoke, making me focus on the good things people do, or perhaps it’s just because I love video games.

FRUITBUS – PRE-ALPHA DEMO STEAM Fruitbus is a delightful cooking sim where you must build your menu, discover recipes, and make friends while traveling around in your grandma’s old Fruitbus.

Fruitbus was only recently announced by Krillbite Studio and isn’t due for release until next year. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a Pre-Alpha build demo has been released on Steam.

THE REPAIR HOUSE: RESTORATION SIM – STEAM The Repair House comes from Claudiu Kiss (PC Building Simulator) and Quantum Logic Games. In the same vein as PC Building Simulator, The Repair House sees you take on the role of a repair man

KABARET – DEMO STEAM The world of Kabaret is baffling and beautiful. From Persona Theory Games, Kabaret is based upon Southeast Asian Folklore. You play as Jebat, who has been transformed into a Naga-esque (snake) monster with 30 nights to break his curse.

Upon reaching Kabaret, you can explore the area and talk to its denizens. Some are willing to greet you. Others are less than enthused by your presence. There are also a few games that you can participate in.

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Indie Insights Vol. 15 – Royal Punk

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