Recapping the Best Indie Games of 2012

Featuring:
Tomorrow Corp
Fez
Proteus
Spelunky
FTL
Hotline Miami

Mankind has often dreamed of building cities on the ocean floor. But what would it be like to be forced to survive under the water? This month we feature Subnautica, an under water experience like none other. Don't miss our exclusive coverage as we dive into the depths of what makes this alien water world so appealing.

Then, join us as we revive and rejuvenate the MMO scene. We've got the inside scoop on Revival, a project that mixes current and forgotten MMO mechanics into something original.

We got no troubles, life is the bubbles under the sea! This month, we go deep-sea diving in search of a little "mermaid" named Pisces. Unravel the secrets of Atlantis in The Lost Pisces, an Unreal Engine 4 epic in the making!

If you're more into the gun-toting redheaded type, our in-depth feature about Dragon Fin Soup will warm you right up. But be warned: Red Robin ain't your grandmother's Little Red Riding Hood!

This month, IGM gives into our baser instincts as we let our Primal side show. Our latest cover story features theHunter: Primal, a graphically impressive mix of realistic hunting merged with a constant fixation for mankind: Dinosaurs.

But if you're "too cool" for dinosaurs and feel more at home in the days of modern technology, The Magic Circle will let you live out your dream of being a game developer in the strangest way possible. Don't miss it!

Will you be our Valentine? As a token of our love, we've put together a jam-packed issue filled with great indie game content!

This month we feature The Repopulation, an MMO looking to reinvigorate the genre with a number of fascinating gameplay mechanics. We also take a look at Lost Orbit, a dodge 'em up set in space, and offer some exclusive new details about the early-in-development project, Lost Ember. Don't miss it!

IGM is ringing in the New Year right! Our special New Year's edition of the Magazine contains our Game of the Year Awards, featuring categories including Best Narrative and Best Graphics! Who's taking home the coveted Game of the Year Award? Find out!

This issue also features Heart Forth, Alicia and Assault Android Cactus, two can't-miss titles that will light up the indie scene in 2015. Of course, be sure to stick around for our classic content, including reviews, previews, and our fan-favorite Screenshot Monthly segment!

Happy Holidays from IGM! This month, we've got an in-depth look at Satellite Reign, a real-time, squad-based tactics game that serves as the spiritual successor to the mega-popular Syndicate series! Plus, don't miss our full report on The Old City, a first-person exploration experience that promises to be a journey unlike any other. 

Holiday shoppers will be delighted by our Holiday Buyer's Guide, it's got tons of great gift ideas for the gamer in your life.

November's action-packed issue of IGM features Armello, a  board game come to life in eye-popping 3D glory. Featuring a beautiful, vibrant Kingdom, and an enthralling cast of characters, Armello is a must-see!

Also this issue: Over a dozen reviews and previews of the hottest indie games. Plus exclusive interviews, an indie game Film review, and a book review on learning to become a Unity 2D developer.

October 2014 - Issue 42. This month features Chroma Squad, the highly anticipated management game about running your own indie sentai studio! 

Also featured this Month: Deadrock Divide, an X-COM-style squad-based, sandbox space adventure about miners, pirates, and politics. 

Don't miss exclusive early looks at the latest indie games in development in our Screenshot Monthly segment! Plus, a brand new segment: Extended Previews!

It's our Six Month Anniversary since the relaunch! Come celebrate with our exclusive look at There Came an Echo, a voice-based strategy game featuring the voice talents of Wil Wheaton and Ashly Burch! 

Also this issue, we serve up some hot and fresh Ninja Pizza Girl action! Disparity Games has a powerful message they want you to hear.

Plus, don't miss our new segment: Extended Previews! Of course, all your old favorites, like Screenshot Monthly, are featured as well.

Dreamcast fans, rejoice! This month's cover story features Elysian Shadows, a "Next-Gen" 2D RPG that aims to offer the beloved console one last, great RPG that lives up to the legacy. 

Also featured this month is Defenders of Time, a 4v4 tower defense game with a few twists. 

Reviewed this month: Back to Bed, Cavity Dragons Jr., In Exilium

Previewed this month: Wild Warfare, Gear Up, Habitat, Interstellar Marines, Orcs Must Die! Unchained, and more!

This month\'s Cover Story is Galaxy Heist, an epic Online Space FPS that mixes both open ship-to-ship combat, and FPS, squad based shooting. Don\'t miss it!

Also this Month: We lift the lid on Virginia, a brand new story-driven experience. We\'ve got an exclusive first look!

The June 2014 issue of The Indie Game Magazine features Metrocide, by Flat Earth Games, and Together: Amna & Saif, by Mount Olympus Games.

This issue of IGM includes 27 articles: 16 indie game previews, 4 reviews, 3 game development advice articles, 2 featured reviews and interviews. Be sure to check out our Event Calendar to see what games are due to be released this month!

May 2014, our second issue since re-release, features the super platformer Freedom Planet and the emotion-driven Oscar. This issue  includes 21 articles ranging from developer advice to pre-release alpha previews and final release game reviews. Be sure to check out our Event Calendar to see what games are due to be released this month!

The first release of The Indie Game Magazine 

under new management! This issue features 

the upcoming game NERO by Storm in a Teacup.

Also featured in this issue: Dialogue 

System, Farsky, Reignmaker and over 15 game 

reviews and previews.

Featuring:
Rogue Legacy
Expeditions: Conquistador
Humans Must Answer
Jack Haunt
Six Sided Sanctuary
Skies

Featuring:
Gunpoint
Ghost of a Tale
Teslagrad
Among the Sleep
Reus

GDC \'13 Issue

Featuring:
Guacamelee!
Evoland
BattleBlock Theater
Lunnye Devitsy
Ms. Splosion Man

Featuring:
Book of Unwritten Tales
Driftmoon
99 Levels to Hell
Richard and Alice
Delver\'s Drop

Featuring:
Path of Exile
Croixleur
Antichamber
Skulls of the Shogun
Primal Carnage

IGM Game of the Year 2012 Issue

Featuring:
Pid
Primordia
Teleglitch
Misamata
Grimind

Issue #2 of The Indie Game Magazine features reviews of Townopolis, Spooky Spirits, Project Aftermath, Immortal Defense and Multiwinia.

The very first issue of The Indie Game Magazine features reviews of:

World of Goo
Kudos 2
Professor Fizzlewizzle
Castle Crashers
Braid

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