Issue 54 - April 2026 Extra Details

FRONT COVER:

  • Fishbowl
    imissmyfriends.studio | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam

Page 2:
Games Radar April 2026

  • Morkull Ascend to the Gods
    Disaster Games | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
    Website | Steam
  • KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
    Gambir Studio | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
    Website | Steam
  • Gecko Gods
    Inresin | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • REPLACED
    Sad Cat Studios | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X
    Website | Steam
  • Cleaning Up!
    Unbound Creations | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • Outbound
    Square Glade Games | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
    Website | Steam
  • Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
    Hyper Games | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
    Website | Steam

Page 4 - 6:
It’s time to dive into the narrative of Fishbowl and meet the charming cast

  • Fishbowl
    imissmyfriends.studio | April 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam

Page 7 - 9:
Blending old and new: a history of indie games that merge pixel sprites with 3D environments

  • Prodeus
    Bounding Box Software | 2022
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • Trine Enchanted Edition
    Frozenbyte | 2009
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
    Website | Steam
  • Little Nightmares
    Tarsier Studios | 2017
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Google Stadia
    Website | Steam
  • OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
    Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. Division 11 | 2018
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • Fez
    Polytron Corporation | 2012
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, iOS 
    Website | Steam
  • Don't Starve
    Klei Entertainment | 2013
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4
    Website | Steam
  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
    Rabbit & Bear Studios | 2024
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • Alabaster Dawn
    Radical Fish Games | TBA
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux
    Website | Steam
  • CrossCode
    Radical Fish Games | 2018
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
    Website | Steam
  • Sea of Stars
    Sabotage Studio | 2023
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Playstation 4, Playstation 5
    Website | Steam
  • FROGGONIT
    Fuz Games | 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux
    Website | Steam

Page 10 & 11:
Explore, fight, and restore the world alongside a magical capybara in Alabaster Dawn

  • Alabaster Dawn
    Radical Fish Games | TBA
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux
    Website | Steam

Page 12 & 13:
Look Outside review: a twisted world has never looked so good

  • Look Outside
    Francis Coulombe | 2025
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
    Website | Steam

Page 14 & 15:
Some of the cutest pixel pals from indie games

  • Cauldron
    SleepyDad Games | 2025
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
    Website | Steam
  • Grimshire
    Acute Owl Studio | 2025
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
    Website | Steam
  • Fields of Mistria
    NPC Studio | 2024 (Early Access)
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
    Website | Steam
  • Chained Echoes
    Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) | 2022
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
    Website | Steam
  • Garden Story
    Picogram | 2021
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
    Website | Steam
  • Everholm
    Chonky Loaf | 2024
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
    Website | Steam

Page 16 & 17:
Fight rusty gates, mutant scorpions, and fascism in Hermit and Pig

  • Hermit and Pig
    Heavy Lunch Studio LLC | 2026
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
    Website | Steam

Page 18 & 19:
Get your thinking caps on with these five detective/mystery pixel art games

  • The Last Door
    The Game Kitchen | 2014
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
    Website | Steam
  • Tails Noir
    Eggnut | 2021
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • Tales of the Neon Sea
    YiTi Games | 2019
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X
    Website | Steam
  • The Darkside Detective
    Spooky Doorway | 2017
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
    Website | Steam
  • The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
    Spooky Doorway | 2021
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X,  PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • Thimbleweed Park™
    Terrible Toybox | 2017
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS
    Website | Steam

Page 20 - 22:
Return of the Mac: Frutiger Aero setup inspiration

Page 23 - 25:
To infinity and beyond: a guide to the NANEINF run in Balatro

  • Balatro
    LocalThunk | 2024
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5. Android, iOS
    Website | Steam

Page 26 & 27:
Cross stitch your own Stardew Valley inspired pixel patch

  • Stardew Valley
    ConcernedApe | 2016
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VITA, iOS, Android
    Website | Steam

Page 28 & 29:
Prepare for your farm flourish: everything we know about Stardew Valley's 1.7 update

  • Stardew Valley
    ConcernedApe | 2016
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VITA, iOS, Android
    Website | Steam

Page 30 & 31:
Reel in a pixel-perfect catch with these fishing games

  • Nice Day for Fishing
    FusionPlay | 2025
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
    Website | Steam
  • Cast n Chill
    Wombat Brawler | 2025
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
    Website | Steam
  • River Legends: A Fly Fishing Adventure
    Dantat Studio | 2019
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS
    Steam
  • Cornerpond
    foolsroom | 2025
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
    Website | Steam
  • Sea Fantasy
    METASLA | 2025
    Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xobx Series X
    Website | Steam

Page 32 & 33:
Swap numbers for indie game icons in our symbol Sudoku

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