Pixels for Breakfast

indiedispatch.onlineSoul Injector Commando makes you turn billionaires into humansHello friends! We are well and truly in the thick of it now, with the latest Fire Emblem dropping to critical acclaim across the board. The first Onimusha game in 20 years continues Capcom's hot streak. The next six weeks or so will be drop a cavalcade of highly anticipated games just in time for the end of the year, and somewhere in the middle of it all, a bunch of indies will be floating out there waiting for you to discover them. I am getting ready for an international trip back to Australia,...

18 Sept

Another week, another dispatch! This week we have games from @jeremycouillard.bsky.social, @mudtek.bsky.social, @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social, and more. #indiedev #indiegames #gaming

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comSoul Injector Commando makes you turn billionaires into humansThe best indies you should be checking out this week

18 Sept

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pixelsforbreakfast.netCombolands delivers strategic depth in 30 minutes or lessCitybuilder fans are feasting right now. After what felt like an endless drought after the demise of 2013’s SimCity, these past few years we are seeing a lot of interesting indie takes that bring the sauce. Timberborn is a take where you are tiny Beavers building the best water-powered city you can muster. Against the Storm is the answer to “what if it was a Roguelike Citybuilder that kinda looked a lot like Warcraft”, bringing a lot of interesting choices to the table. Dorf Romantik is a beauti...

17 Sept

A dozen hours in and @hellerphant.bsky.social is in love with Combolands from @cruxgames.bsky.social. https://pixelsforbreakfast.net/combolands-delivers-strategic-depth-in-30-minutes-or-less-wvy464p #gaming #indiedev

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Tiny Roar Games

@tinyroargames.bsky.social

11 Sept

Here's an update on our community stretch goals. You're now just 11 Shellings away from the next reward! 🪙 Keep up the amazing work and you'll unlock all those rewards in no time! 💪 #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame

indiedispatch.onlineShroom and Groom brings deckbuilders to First-Person dungeon crawlersHappy Friday friends! This week I have been rather busy getting ready for a family trip back to Australia in a few weeks, along with my son’s upcoming 2nd birthday. Time flies, and there never seems to be enough of it. But I did manage to play some games this week, and I even got a review out for one of them which is linked below. Patrick has been banging on about how much he has been enjoying The Blood of Dawnwalker, which inspired me to finally check out 2018’s Vampyr. Released to limited crit...

11 Sept

Another week of killer games for you to check out as the weekend rolls in. @teamlazerbeam.bsky.social @kitfoxgames.com @jeffauger.bsky.social @valheimgame.bsky.social #indiedev #indiedispatch #gaming

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comShroom and Groom brings deckbuilders to First-Person dungeon crawlersThe best indies you should check out this week

11 Sept

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pckt.blogBlood Dungeon shows that Bullet Heaven can be active - Pixels for BreakfastThere are few indies out there that command my attention, no questions asked. Messhof won my heart with their 1v1 fencing masterpiece Nidhogg, and since then th...

8 Sept

Can't stop playing Blood Dungeon. Won't stop playing Blood Dungeon. You should probably also play Blood Dungeon too. pckt.blog/b/pixels-for... #gaming #indiedev @messhof.bsky.social

indiedispatch.onlineShoreTiles brings deep sea dread to city builders - Indie DispatchThe best indies you should check out this week Sept 4, 2026.

4 Sept

Another #indiedispatch! We've got citybuilders, bomb disarming monkeys, & more! indiedispatch.online/shoretiles-b... @digitalsungames.com @leftostudio.bsky.social @hachinos.bsky.social Also, we launched on @pckt.blog. Now you can comment and sub using your Bluesky account! #indiedev #gaming

4 Sept

If you're over on Substack, we're live over there too. pixelsforbreakfast.substack.com/p/shoretiles...

28 Aug

@cruxgames.bsky.social hey folks, how can we get in touch? We'd love to do a review of Combolands, and talk about indie dev in South Africa!

indiedispatch.onlineBlood Dungeon, seaplanes, and charming citybuilders - Indie DispatchHello friends, It has been a long time between dispatches. Sickness and the stress of getting a game shipped this year has kept me busy. Who knew game development could...

28 Aug

👀 New #indiedispatch is here! Here's 5 indie games you should check out this week + @minnmax.com dropped a documentary of my workplace! indiedispatch.online/posts/blood-... @messhof.bsky.social @cruxgames.bsky.social @snickerdoodlegames.com @tinyroargames.bsky.social #indiedev #gaming

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comBlood Dungeon, seaplanes, and charming citybuildersThe best indies of the week

28 Aug

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indiedispatch.onlineBurrowing heroes, cozy cities, and shape-based deckbuilding - Indie DispatchHello friends. I am barely back from a whirlwind week of press appointments and booth building for the always excellent BitSummit event! We had a nice little booth up on...

29 May

New #IndieDispatch is out now featuring @yachtclubgames.bsky.social @snaketowergames.bsky.social @galaxygrove.bsky.social @pipapogames.bsky.social. indiedispatch.online/posts/burrow... Some really great games out this week. 2026 is turning out to be an absolute banger! #indiedev #gaming

1 May

@farfarwest.bsky.social hey folks - got an email I can request a few keys for some reviews? Would love to cover it, looks awesome!

indiedispatch.onlineRobot Cowboys, LEGO death machines, and FMV Solitaire - Indie DispatchHappy Friday everyone! This week I’ve been hitting two games consistently whenever I have free time. Strangely enough my brain has decided that the best way to deal with the...

1 May

Very excited for this week's batch of indie recommendos in the #IndieDispatch. @farfarwest.bsky.social @terratechgame.bsky.social @nightsignalentertainment.com @inkonbini.bsky.social @madheadbump.bsky.social indiedispatch.online/posts/robot-... #gamedev #indiedev #gaming

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comRobot Cowboys, LEGO death machines, and FMV solitaireThe best indies you should be checking out this week

1 May

If you're on Substack you can find the post here too: pixelsforbreakfast.substack.com/p/robot-cowb...

indiedispatch.onlineBattle Cats, Found Footage, and theater kid energy - Indie DispatchHello everyone! Things are getting absolutely mental right now. Our son just started nursery school, AWAYSIS is getting ready for submission which means we have a metric truckload of bugs...

24 Apr

Alright, time to finally find out what Titanium Court is! Some great indies out this week in today's #IndieDispatch indiedispatch.online/posts/battle... @poncle.games @apthomson.bsky.social @carlosgamedev.bsky.social @kristala.bsky.social #indiedev #gaming #indiegames

indiedispatch.onlineSlaying the Spire with friends, emotional platformers, and a colourful update for a very good Playdate game - Indie DispatchHappy Friday! As Steam Next Fest wraps up, I am furiously packing up for a quick 7 day jaunt down to my old stomping ground of Melbourne, Australia to attend The Game Expo with 17-BIT and AWAYSIS. I h...

6 Mar

Absolute banger of a week for #indiedev with releases from @megacrit.com @wishfully.bsky.social @rawfury.bsky.social and @panic.com. Too many games, not enough time. What are you playing? indiedispatch.online/posts/slayin... #gaming

open.substack.comSlaying the Spire with friends, emotional platformers, and a colourful update for a very good Playdate gameThe best indies out this week

6 Mar

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indiedispatch.onlineDemon platformers, battle golf, and a couple of dice - Indie DispatchHey folks! First of all, big apologies for any spelling errors, and nonsensical musings in this newsletter. I am running on approximately 2.5 hours of sleep due to our game AWAYSIS being featured in I...

20 Feb

Another week of bangers in #indiedispatch today. We're already playing LOVE ETERNAL, which is brutal in a zen-like way. indiedispatch.online/posts/demon-... What are you playing this weekend? @fabraz.bsky.social @brimstone.games #indiedev #gaming #videogames

open.substack.comDemon platformers, battle golf, and a couple of diceThe best indies you should be playing this weekend

20 Feb

Substack version here if that's your platform of choice, but signing up to our website would be nice too! open.substack.com/pub/pixelsfo...

indiedispatch.onlineTactical cats, undercover aliens, and lunar mayors - Indie DispatchI am sitting here late on Friday night, exhausted from a week of intense work and battling the flu. Despite the tiredness, there is a ridiculous smile on my face because I also have managed to sink a ...

13 Feb

New Indie Dispatch is here, and we have a fancy new logo too. But the biggest win this week is #Mewgenics is here! indiedispatch.online/posts/tactic... @edmundmcmillen.bsky.social @crowbarcollective.com @cyberneticwalrus.bsky.social #indiedev #gaming #indiegames

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comTactical cats, undercover aliens, and lunar mayorsThe best indies you should be playing this week

13 Feb

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indiedispatch.onlineFrontier Warfare, Feminist Punk Rockers, and Simplified Tactics - Indie DispatchHello folks, and welcome to another dispatch! I hope that this week has been treating you well. I have been absolutely S L A M M E D at work with our Steam Next Fest build, all while I am staring down...

6 Feb

New Indie Dispatch is here, this week featuring sci-fi tactics, feminist punk slice of life adventures, board game strategy, and other great indies. indiedispatch.online/posts/fronti... @overhypestudios.bsky.social @akuparagames.bsky.social #indiedev #gaming

indiedispatch.onlineReaching the summit, ghost hotels, and horrific roots - Indie DispatchHello everyone! I can’t believe it is Friday already. This week I have been hard at work on a new trailer fro the game I am currently working on, alongside getting our Steam Next Fest demo prepped. Fo...

30 Jan

Latest dispatch is out, and there are some really great games to play this weekend. What are you playing? indiedispatch.online/posts/reachi... @thegamebakers.com @prettysmart.bsky.social @nomorerobots.io @gcorespublishing.bsky.social #gaming #indiedev

open.substack.comReaching the summit, ghost hotels, and horrific rootsHello everyone!

30 Jan

Substack version is over here: open.substack.com/pub/pixelsfo...

24 Jan

@ichbinhamma.bsky.social hey there! Any chance we can be added to the press list? Would love to check out the game and write a little something! Congrats on the launch.

indiedispatch.onlineMinesweeper janitors, Dwarven armies, and good ole LORT - Indie DispatchHello friends, and welcome to the new Indie Dispatch website. It’s a bit rough right now - Patrick and I were planning to be launching this in a few months once we had some more time to get things lik...

24 Jan

Our first #IndieDispatch on the brand new webiite. Some great games you should be checking out this weekend. indiedispatch.online/posts/minesw... #indiedev @inkle.co @focus-entmt.com @broomsweeper.bsky.social @ichbinhamma.bsky.social

open.substack.comMinesweeper janitors, Dwarven armies, and good ole LORTThe best indies you should be playing this weekend.

24 Jan

Also on Substack for those who prefer here: open.substack.com/pub/pixelsfo...

pixelsforbreakfast.netThe moon is missing, a plague is on the loose, and murders swamp HollywoodThe best indies you should be checking out this weekend

16 Jan

Happy 2026! Our first #IndieDispatch of the year is out! pixelsforbreakfast.net/the-moon-is-... #indiedev #gaming #newrelease

16 Jan

And it's over here on Substack if you prefer: open.substack.com/pub/pixelsfo...

pxls.jpLAN Mysteries, Arctic survival, and Flicking HeroesThe best indies you should check out this weekend

19 Sept 2025

Nostalgia hitting hard in this week's #IndieReleaseDispatch. LAN mysteries, Arctic survival, and flicking heroes. www.pxls.jp/lan-mysterie... #indiedev #gaming #indiegames

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comLAN Mysteries, Arctic survival, and Flicking HeroesThe best indies you should check out this week

19 Sept 2025

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pxls.jpSilksong, the depths of Hell, and some parkourThe best games you should be playing this weekend

5 Sept 2025

New #IndieReleaseDispatch is here. Silksong, Hell Is Us, Mortal Sin, and more recommendos this week. www.pxls.jp/silksong-the... #indiedev #gaming

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comSilksong, the depths of Hell, and some parkourThe best games you should be playing this weekend.

5 Sept 2025

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pxls.jpDice Gambit Review: Deep Systems and Glittering StyleRolling the dice on this dynasty-building tactics adventure

27 Aug 2025

Our newest team member spent some time with @chromaticink.bsky.social's Dice Gambit this week, and walked away absolutely chuffed, despite not being a tactics person. www.pxls.jp/dice-gambit-... #indiegame #gaming #review

Pixels for Breakfast reposted

James O’Connor

@jickle.net

23 Aug 2025

The three top scores on the NBA Jam machine at my favourite pub are attributed to “POO”, “BUM” and “WEE”. Life is full of beauty if you know where to look

pxls.jpHerding creatures, surfing deserts, and surviving curses with friendsThe best games your should be checking out this weekend

23 Aug 2025

New #IndieReleaseDispatch! We've got recommendations from @giantsquidstudios.com, @freelives.bsky.social, @togeproductions.bsky.social, and more this week. www.pxls.jp/herding-crea... #newgames #gaming #indiedev

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Final Weapon

@finalweapon.net

finalweapon.netGungHo Online Entertainment Dismisses Former Executive for EmbezzlementGungHo Online Entertainment announced on August 14 that the company has dismissed a former executive employee for embezzlement on July 24. The company is consulting with a criminal investigative authority to determine if a criminal complaint can be filed against the former GungHo Online Entertainment executive. According to the statement (2) released by GungHo, the former executive had misappropriated close to 246 million yen ($1.67 million) of company funds by issuing fictitious business orders to themselves via a work-matching service operated by a third-party company for several years.

GungHo Online Entertainment Dismisses Former Executive for Embezzlement

@chromaticink.bsky.social hey there, how can I get in contact with you folks about review codes and a developer interview?

pxls.jpDice inquisition, Brinepunk, and family friendly cleanupThe best games your should be checking out this weekend

🥳 New #IndieReleaseDispatch is here! This week we have spooky wooden tactics in Inkshade (@vezelle.bsky.social), and dice rolling tactics in Dice Gambit (@chromaticink.bsky.social), along with some other cool games. www.pxls.jp/dice-inquisi... #indiedev #gaming

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comDice inquisition, Brinepunk, and family friendly cleanupThe best games ready for you this weekend

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pxls.jpCycling with ghosts, malware attacks, and Overwatch in spaceHere's some cool indies to keep you busy this weekend

25 July 2025

It's been a while! Life has been... well... life. But amazing #indiegames are out every week so let's get back into it. @messhof.bsky.social are back with Wheel World, s.p.l.i.t looks incredibly neat, and @playwildgate.com is featured too. www.pxls.jp/cycling-with... #indiedev

pixelsforbreakfast.substack.comCycling with ghosts, malware attacks, and Overwatch in spaceThe coolest indie to spend time with this weekend

25 July 2025

If you prefer Substack, you can read it over here pixelsforbreakfast.substack.com/p/cycling-wi...

pxls.jpTactical Turtles, Duck Detectives, and Monsters on a TrainThe best indies you should be checking out this week

23 May 2025

Back after some big life changes, the first #IndieReleaseDispatch in a while. www.pxls.jp/tactical-tur... We got TMNT from @strangescaffold.bsky.social, we have some a new Duck Detective from @broccoligames.bsky.social, Cthulhu city builder from @crazygoatgames.bsky.social and more! #indiegames

open.substack.comTactical Turtles, Duck Detectives, and Monsters on a TrainThe best indies you should be playing this weekend

23 May 2025

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pxls.jpUrban Myths, magical schools, and a pocket sized SRPGSome great games you should be playing this weekend.

14 Feb 2025

Cobbled together an Indie Release Dispatch this week, despite some very busy life conditions. www.pxls.jp/urban-myths-... Some really great looking games out this week, and as usual, there's never enough time to play them all. What are you playing this weekend?

pxls.jpGun jams, Flies with no wings, and a nice road tripSome good indie games to stop you doom scrolling this weekend

7 Feb 2025

New Indie Release Dispatch is here with some great indie games to stop you doom scrolling this weekend. www.pxls.jp/gun-jams-fli... Shout out to @glassbottommeg.bsky.social who put HOLE on @hellerphant.pxls.jp's radar. Some great looking games this week.

pxls.jpCults, Sleepers, and disposable journalistsEverything that you should be playing this weekend!

31 Jan 2025

WAKE UP SLEEPER! It's a big weekend of indie games! This weekend we have Citizen Sleeper 2, The Headliners, Eternal Strand, Kiosk, and Whispers of the Eyeless. www.pxls.jp/cults-sleepe...