Traditional gaming media sucks!
It’s either bloated with hype, clout-chasing, or marketing made to look like journalism.
Everywhere you look it’s just ads, everywhere, to the point of making it a pain to read an actual review…
This of course negatively impacts an indie game’s already limited reach.
As players first, we’re tired of it and are taking a stance against that!
IndieCritical goes against everything the current industry stands for!
We focus on showing the world the beauty, creativity and fun of indie gaming, without obtrusive ads and marketing fuss.
If you want to now more keep reading 😉
HI, WE ARE INDIECRITICAL
A BOLD INDEPENDENT INDIE-FIRST PUBLICATION
We want to celebrate the independent spirit of games and players. We believe indie games are not just the future…
They are the rebellion, the innovation, and the heart & soul of this medium.
We want to amplify indie creator’s voices, critique them with fairness, and celebrate them with the same energy often reserved for AAA studios & publishers.
HOW WE WRITE ABOUT GAMES
Put indie creators, players, studios and publishers first
Review games like actual players
Deliver bold, honest writing
Be willing to be truthful and transparent, always!
About us
WE SHARE THE INDIE DNA THAT FOCUSES ON SOUL NOT GREED
we are a fully indie publication
our mission
share the
indie revolution
with the world
WRITTEN REVIEWS & PREVIEWS
We created a platform where indie games are not fillers, they are the highlight!
video adaptations & livestreams
Every major review we create becomes a fully narrated Youtube video for increased reach and potential sales, for free.
INDIE INDUSTRY NEWS COVERAGE
We take pride on putting Indies first.
This includes news coverage of indie titles and indie-focused industry events.
HOW WE WORK
WE SPREAD PASSIONATE
AND MEANINGFUL TAKES
HOW WE WRITE ABOUT GAMES
- We assign a dedicated writer (no crowd-sourcing) with experience on the genre if the game fits a specific one.
- Writer plays the game and captures 1hr+ of unedited gameplay (game audio only) and follows our strict guidelines.
- Review is drafted, edited, scored with our transparent 10-point scale, and approved by our editors.
- Editors publish the final review ensuring the review is up to our high standards, shared on multiple platforms, and adapted into a video.
- You are tagged and linked in every platform where appropriate.
Distribution Reach
WE HELP INDIES
GAIN VISIBILITY
HOWEVER WE CAN
HOW WE WRITE ABOUT GAMES
- IndieCritical.com
- YouTube (@IndieCritical)
- X / Twitter (@IndieCritical)
- Discord (Community & Industry Channels)
- Our Steam Curator Page & Steam Reviews
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
WE FOSTER A TRUSTED SPACE
KEY BENEFITS FOR YOU
- Embargoes and NDAs respected
- A platform that elevates small voices
- Guaranteed written coverage + video for reviews
- We try to get passionate reviewers who love your genre
- Long-term collaboration options (previews, dev diaries, features)
Distribution Reach
REACH OUT TO US FOR COVERAGE
office hours
Monday – Friday
10:00 – 22:00 CET