2016 was an exceptional year for indies. In just a few short months, the world was introduced to instant classics like Stardew Valley, Inside, Cuphead, Darkest Dungeon, and Firewatch, to name but a ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. After a hands-on preview with Hyper Light Breaker in late 2024, we walked away liking Heart ...

When it comes to videogames with impeccable vibes, I always think of Heart Machine. Hyper Light Drifter perfectly blends bold pixel art with evocative emptiness in a way that makes that world ...

Hyper Light Breaker devs are focused on fixing performance and gameplay issues based on community feedback. Heart Machine ...

Switching from 2D adventure to 3D loot-based shooter/slasher has changed the feel of the Hyper Light world significantly, and not – so far – for the better. An overly complex gameplay loop, punishing ...

Nine months after its early access launch, Hyper Light Breaker is winding down. Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, confirmed that development is ending and layoffs are ...

Possessor(s) will hit the market on November 11, Heart Machine has announced. The release date, which applies to several platforms, replaces the vague 2025 launch window that was previously attached ...

A gaming journalism veteran of ten-plus years and four-time IGF judge, largely attracted to indie games, new IPs, and in general, what could very well be the gaming world's next surprise hit. Divorced ...

Heart Machine - the indie outfit behind acclaimed retro adventure Hyper Light Drifter and the gravity-bending Solar Ash - is going through layoffs and wrapping up development on its roguelike sequel, ...

If ever there was a game that embodied the maxim of “Show, don’t tell,” it’s Hyper Light Drifter. The 2D action RPG developed by indie studio Heart Machine launched to critical acclaim back in 2016, ...

Syracuse University Graduate who won't stop talking about video games. Firmly believes the greatest game ever made is Ape Escape 3 for the PlayStation 2. Currently, his newest interest is finding a ...